So ready to decorate the walls

One thing exciting about moving or redecorating is that you can rethink, remove, move around, or totally change up what you already had. One easy way is with pictures or art. I love these mats from Americanflat. What is really awesome is that it comes with a set of 25 mats, backs, and sleeves you can have a really nice crisp look throughout your home. 

I love the 11x14 beveled mats and can not wait to slip in my 8x10 photos to really make our new home feel more like our home. with the included sleeves you can even use these for art displays at fairs, art galleries, stores, etc. 

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Put your feet up and relax

With having children you go to lots of outside events including sporting events in which in most cases you need to have a folding chair or take up root on the ground. I don't like the ground option from bugs, to being cold, and worse the bugs. With a folding chair like this you can take it one step further and put of your feet. I think this is awesome. Sadly this has a weight limit of 200lbs so only my younger girls can use this. 

We like how easy it is to set up. It has a comfy headrest that can be added if you need it, cup holders, and a nice side bag for things like a book, your cellphone, camera ect. The bag is a really nice extra that I have not seen on many chairs. When you are done just fold and place inside with the included bag to store or transport it. 

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Soft Kitty

When I see kitty themed items I immediately think of several family and friends that it would fit for, sometimes even myself. This case would have been mine if it came in the size I needed, believe me I had that much fun with it. 

This case is super cute and so wish it came in the size to fit my phone. For those who have the iPhone 6s plus or the iPhone 7 plus you are in luck this comes in your size. The case is soft and flexible with pictures of kitties as well as a 3D squishy kitty. The squisy kitty is what really makes this so cute and loveable. I just couldn't help rubbing it's belly. It looks so happy when doing so. 

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One of my Bathing Luxuries

Bathing is one of the times that are a just for me, where I can sit back relax, read, or even watch a show or movie. If I have already washed my hair I like to use a hair towel to keep my hair up and out of my way. This is one of my favorite luxuries besides face masks, bubble bath, and bath bombs. 

As a busy mom there is precious little time for a little pampering or luxury but with these Microfiber hair towels from Bath Blossom you are in for a real treat. Super easy to use just place on your head after leaning forward with hair coming in front of face, twist lightly, lift, and button. That is it for a great way to help dry your hair and keep it out of you face while washing face, using masks, or even while putting on makeup. 

My girls even love these hair wraps which cut down on drying time on busy school mornings. The Bath Blossom hair towels come in a twin pack which can be found at my affiliate link below.

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How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed by Life

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7 Chakras

Having done yoga and meditation throughout my life thus far you would think I would be using incense on a normal keel, but alas I am allergic as in my throat closes up. I start having allergy symptoms just being around the unburned but once it is open aired or burned my body reacts in dangerous ways. 

My daughter uses incense for her meditation and when she was still home we tried different scents to see if there were any I could with stand, so far it is a no go, even with her door closed, window open, and being on the second floor I would have bad reactions. She now has her own place and is able to burn them at will, accept for when I am over then she can't use them. 

I do still have allergy symptoms while at her house with a sore throat but not a full blown attack which is nice since I do like to visit her as often as I can.

Now to the product itself. I love that the Chakra company took time to put these sets together for those who would like to meditate and see which of their chakras are strongest or even to strengthen them with just the right scent to help you achieve where you would like to be. For me my strongest is my Third Eye so the Cinnamon and Sage would be my pick but of course even though I can take these scents any other way when made into incense something happens which makes them cause me to have an allergic reaction. For me I just put some cinnamon and sage into a pot of water and simmer which works well for me.

With this set you get all 7 of the scents which are 1 - Root Chakra - Muladhara - Patchouli & Vetiver (Vetyver) 2 - Sacral Chakra - Svadhisthana - Ylang Ylang & Jasmine 3 - Solar Plexus Chakra - Manipura - Bergamot & Ginger 4 - Heart Chakra - Anahata - Sandalwood & Rose 5 - Throat Chakra - Vishuddha - Frankincense & Peppermint 6 - Third Eye Chakra - Ajna - Cinnamon & Sage 7 - Crown Chakra - Sahasrara - Frankincense & Myrrh & Lotus. for a total of 140 incense sticks which are 11 inches long and will burn up to 60 minutes each. They also include 1 wooden burner which are great if you are new to incense or would like to give as a gift. 

My daughter says that to keep them fresh she likes to keep them wrapped in between use. She also says to keep them away from pets because some pets might knock it over with their tails or even swat at the smoke when they are in use. 

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HSI Glider

So here we are starting another school year. My youngest daughter wanted me to straighten her hair so I was glad that we found this Glider from HSI. With an on and off switch and reaching temperatures between 140 and 450 it is sure to be a great fit for pretty much anyone's hair. 

This literally was ready to use within seconds which was amazing. That is a real time saver alone when you are trying to get your children off to school. Be it a parent doing a child's hair, their own, or even the teen who is all about styling this Glider will get you through. 

It comes neatly packaged so it is great for gift giving. Has a thermal glove that comes in handy and a nice satin like bag which is lined to keep your glider in tip top shape. You also get a trial size of HSI argan oil lean in treatment. I do suggest picking up a thermal spray to protect your hair when using any heat source on your hair and HSI has a good one available. 

My favorite part of this straightener is the 360 swivel cord which keeps you styling your hair instead of fighting with the cord. My daughter is very happy with our new straightener which makes me a happy Mommy. 

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Toddler Eating Made Easy

Having taken care of my own children during their toddler years and many others I would have loved to have this product from Axsels Home Ware. This is a placemat and plate all in one. It is made from food grade silicone, BPA free, PVC free, and chemical free. 

I love that this sticks to the surface so that learning eaters can eat without having their plate flip over or even better for us caregivers harder for them to pick up and throw. I like to take a wet rag and wipe the spot where this is to be used first seems to give it extra stick. 

This set also comes with a soft fork and spoon for no pain eating for your learning child. Nothing more discouraging then a child hurting themselves with a metal fork which causes them to go back to using their hands. This will give them teachable moments without pain. 

This would make a great gift for the new mom of a toddler, or anyone who needs a little extra helping hand. Easy clean up by hand or in dishwasher. 

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Colorful Reuseable Straws

One thing to have on hand when you have children are straws.  These straws from BESU are great because you get 25 different straws and a straw cleaning brush.

They are super colorful, reusable, and have  ridges on them to keep them in your lidded cups.

You can use these in your home, work, school, play, and even for parties so everyone can tell which drink is theirs.

My 9 year already picked out her favorite, she just loves straws. I like that straws keep my teeth from being stained any more then they already are.


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Electronic Needs for Back to School

With back to school it is time to make sure everyone has everything they need. This year is a bit harder with our current situation but we have made do and gotten most of what we need. With that being said I wanted to make sure the girls had headphones and chargers for their electronics so I also made sure I had a nice long cord for myself. 

This cord from PowerUp is great because it is apple certified, is 6 ft long, and has a braided cord which I think holds up much longer then the unbraided cords out there. This particular cord is in Pink and is apple certified for with iPhone 7 Plus / 7 / 6s Plus / 6s / 6 Plus / 6 / 5s / 5c / 5 / iPad Pro / iPad Air / Air 2 / iPad mini / mini 2 / mini 4 / iPad 4th gen / iPod Touch 5th gen / iPod nano 7th gen. This one cord covers many ios operating models. 

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Moisturizing Face & Body Paint

My girls like to do face painting from time to time. With Community Days, Fairs, and other events coming up my oldest daughter living home helps with face painting. She will be doing face painting at one of the community events next week and then again at the fair so we picked up some face & body paint to have on hand for our own use and for her to practice with so she is ready.

This face & body Paint from iMustech is nice because each color is safe inside sealed 12ml tubes that can be closed with tubes and aren't open to the elements in between uses. iMustech also includes a nice paint brush for applying the face & body paint, although my daughter uses several items to get the effects she personally wants or is creating on someone's face.

The colors in this set of 12 are lemon yellow, burnt umber, vermilion, sap green, viridian, phthalo blue, titanium white, crimson red, ultramarine, burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and black. The best part about these face & body paints is that they are not drying, they are actually moisturizing. 

With other sets we have had I have always put cold cream or moisturizer on my children's faces before beginning. I just makes a nice pallet and helps with easy clean up when you are ready to remove. I also like that this paint does not crack when it is drying, showing the importance of moisturizing effect. 

Last but not least is that these face & body paints are safe and non toxic. I can't rate them as vegan, which is the only thing I can see that would make them great for everyone. 

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Stainless Steel Cups

Growing up I remember going to friends or even families houses and they had these colored metal cups to drink out of. Our family was more into glass or plastic and with my own family, we had 6 children so we did mostly plastic it just made sense, but that was because I couldn't find those metal cups I remembered as a child. 

These cups from SeaTurtle are stainless steel, much more sturdier then the cups I remember from my childhood and come in a pack of 4. Two of the cups are 16oz and the other two are 10oz great for families. What I love most is that they come with a lifetime warranty which can be worth it in the long run. 

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Easy Bun Hairstyle

So about a month ago I learned at the age of 45 to do French Braids. With having had 4 girls you would have thought I would have learned long ago but alas I didn't and taught myself and did pretty good the very first time and it is getting easier everytime I do it. 

Now my 9 year old who asked for the French Braids wants her hair in buns all of the time, and to be honest it is just a pain in the butt. I wanted something that would give me great results with very little effort. School mornings are rushed already so I wanted to be able to give her the hairstyles she wanted as quick as possible to get her out the door on time. 

This DIY synthetic bun makers is so easy to use, it literally takes seconds to do. I start with a ponytail, then I put the ponytail between the attached bun maker and slide down to end of ponytail then start wrapping, when I get it to the base of the ponytail I let it make a circle which it will do all on it's own. You may need to adjust depending on thickness of hair and then spread the hair around the circle and you are done. This can be done low, mid, high, or even in my older daughters case if you have more then one you can do more then one in the back or with two ponytails on the sides. 

I love it when my daughter is excited about a hairstyle and mommy can actually pull them off, making her happy which makes me happy too. 

The Synthetic DIY Bun Maker can be found in 6 different colors here. 

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Lovely Candy Co.

Looking for something yummy for your candy dish or maybe to tuck inside some stockings? Lovely Candy Co. has some great options available. I found some great candies to try for our family, from caramels to licorice they have you covered. My favorite was the Salted Caramels.

My girls are more of a fruit chew kind of candy eater so we even found some candies for them to try. Looks like my sweet tooth and my children will be well cared for this coming Holiday Season.

Since I originally wrote this the Lovely Candy Co. has added so many more options. I can't wait to try some of their newer offerings.

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Gifts for 20% off

 I have a great deal if you are looking for gifts for Easter, Birthdays, Christmas, etc. You can find the deal below but first let me tell you a little about some of the products available.

Quality, affordable gifts for girls ages 2 to 12. SmitCo LLC has several different diaries with lock and keys and diary sets for girls in Emoji and Diva themes, as well as several different nail art sets to provide hours of fun.

A huge hit is the brand new Mermaid themed scrapbook kit as well as 3 unique princess dress up sets. 

SmitCo products also include rose gold, gold or rhodium plated jewelry and sets, as well as very popular stretch sets for little girls - all packed in cute gift boxes. 


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Bic Gel-ocity

I love trying new products and this new item from the Bic line is another keeper. The Gel-ocity Quick Dry gel pens are amazing. First of all they are in click form so no losing tops which is worth it's weight in gold alone. Yes I like them that much. I was sent a three pack of the pens, an activity sheet, and some coupons for free to share with friends and family. 

I wanted to get a bigger set of pens but all the stores carry are the old Bic Gel-ocity pens. They are not like the set I was sent which was a big bummer but I am hoping they get them in soon. I thought for sure these big box stores would carry this new item with back to school areas all set up, but not yet, so I am biding my time. I told my girls they can each get a set and I am getting one for myself, the rest of the coupons will be given to friends, family, and even strangers I meet in the store if they are interested in them. 

We all colored and decorated a bit on the activity sheet we were sent and this is how it turned out. The pens dry super quick no pen ink on our hands or fingers. From ages 6-45 no ink stained hands, this is awesome and a big plus for those who love to doodle, draw, decorate, journal, etc. My girls want Bic to put up more printable activity sheets, which I agree would be a great idea. 

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Cool relief fast

Ok so I don't workout all that much but when I do I really work up a sweat, and cooling down is a big way to keep feeling refreshed so you can workout longer. Having a cooling towel like this one from Furious Fitness is great to have on hand. You can use it for sports, exercise, work, or even on hot days when there is no air conditioner or fan in site. Also great for sunburns.

Just submerge in water, or even run under the tap, snap a few times and apply to area that needs to be cooled. This towel can be worn around neck, head, back, or even just used to wipe your face during and after exertion. 

Another great idea for this is for those who are going through menopause. I hear many older women who are going through it get hot flashes, well having this towel nearby might just cool them down during these very trying and uncomfortable times. 

I love to use this on hot nights when the power goes out to keep my family cool until the power is restored. I also like the included bag with clip so you can have it ready to use in a flash. 

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Season 3 of HOME THE ADVENTURES OF TIP & OH

Season 3 Premieres Friday 8/11 on Netflix

Calling all Boovs and Humans! 

The intergalactic escapades of dynamic duo Tip and Oh reach new heights as these best friends head off on new adventures that push the residents of Earth and Boovsworld to their limits in all-new music-filled episodes of DreamWorks Home Adventures with Tip & Oh. There is no part of the galaxy that is out of reach as the pair find themselves on a mission to save Pig from a far off cat-planet, attending a wild alien prom, on safari on the plains of Boovsland and in a deep sea battle in the depths of Lake Michigan. 

My children and even I loved watching the movie Home. I can't believe it is already time for Season 3. Time goes by so quickly when you have children. Taking time to have special moments with your children, reading, playing, talking, and even watching a show like this can leave a lifetime of memories that you and your child will treasure. 

Check out a clip from Season 3 below.

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