Summer Family Time – Enjoying the Outdoors

“I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Banana Boat® Sun Care. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.”

I love doing those ‘girly’ things. You know, laying out by the pool, going shopping, getting my hair and nails done, then going shopping some more. That’s how my days were scheduled almost every single day. Then I became a mom. A boy mom to three adventurous daredevils.

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It’s Time for Swimming Season and Summer Legs

As I prep for swimming season, I’m sharing my goal for summer legs as part of a #SummerizeYourLegs campaign. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser. All opinions are my own. 

It only took one day back from our beach vacation for the boys to start talking about going to the pool. And by talking, I mean begging, nagging, and non-stop asking me about it. They just enjoyed a week at a vacation home on the beach, but I guess that isn’t good enough for the little ones. They needed more water time. I think the beach reminded them of all the fun we had last year at the pool.

Summerizing Legs for Pool Season #SummerizeYourLegs #shop

When Doing Dishes and Skin Care Collide + DIY Oatmeal Face Mask

“This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Dawn. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.” 

I am one of those people that enjoy cleaning. I may complain about it sometimes or get so busy it becomes overwhelming, but once I start cleaning, I can go at it all day. Call me strange if you’d like, but it’s not really a bad thing, right?

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Banana Boat – It’s Always in My Bag

“I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Banana Boat® Sun Care. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.”

We like to spend a lot of time outdoors and I feel responsible to protect my family’s skin. The sun can be brutal, especially if we are outside for long periods of time. To ensure their skin is protected, I turn to a variety of Banana Boat products. Which is why I am excited to announce that I am a Banana Boat Best Summer Ever Ambassador!

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A Collection of 15 Frozen Treat Recipes Perfect for a Hot Summer Day

I am sharing my collection of frozen treat recipes as a sponsored post with Foodie.com. All opinions are my own.

We love spending the summer days outside, but it doesn’t take long to get brought down by the scorching heat. As the temperature starts to rise this month, the need for cool foods begins to increase. It’s the time that frozen treats are a constant staple on my weekly recipe list.

Check out 15 Fabulous Frozen Treats for Summertime

by Samantha King at Foodie.com

While serving ice cream can be satisfying enough for my little ones, I like to change it up with different frozen treats. I put together a collection of frozen treat recipes on Foodie.com that will be perfect for cooling off this summer. From ice cream cakes to popcicles to frozen fruit, all 15 recipes are sure to please the kids. The collection includes Oreo Madness Frozen Dessert, Cake Batter Pudding PopsFrozen Grasshoppers With Mint Fudge Sauce, and many more.

Click the collection above to view them on Foodie and while you are there, look around to find more great recipes and collections.

What is your favorite frozen treat?

 

A Family Weekend Getaway at Castle Rock Resort & Waterpark in Branson, MO

We were provided with a two-night stay at Castle Rock Resort & Waterpark in Branson, MO. All opinions are my own. 

Years and years ago, my husband and I loved going on road trips and traveling. Three kids later, those things seemed nearly impossible and honestly, quite intimidating. How could we sanely manage three kids under the age of 4 in unknown territory? How would we survive? However, this year I knew the impossible had to be conquered.

Castle Rock Resort & Waterpark in Branson, MO