I'm pretty sure that I am trying to will Spring to arrive sooner, especially since we had snow today here in New York City. Mother Nature has really been temperamental lately and it really makes you wonder how some people can say that global warming does not exist with all the fluctuating temperatures. Since I'm starting to get cabin here on the weekends, I have been keeping myself busy with some arts and crafts. I've always been a huge fan of snow globes so I fell in love with the idea of making one at home using some household items and art supplies. It turned out adorable and I plan on making more to give as gifts for Easter! DIY Easy Spring Snow Globe Supplies needed: Mason jar Mini white pebbles or fairy garden filler Mini chenille chicks Spring themed bottle brush trees (sold at Michael’s Craft Store) Ribbon of choice Directions: 1. Begin by filling the mason jar with about 1 inch of filler. You … [Read more...]
Goodbye Winter, Hello Warm Weather! #EnjoyTheGo @Charmin #Ad
Although it seems like some of my friends in Denver still had to deal with some snow this past week, it does appear that spring has finally arrived here in New York City. It is very apparent by the buds blooming on the trees and the sunny days that we can start to look forward to milder weather. This means that I will also be very busy swapping winter and spring wardrobes and opening the windows to air out our home. One thing that will remain constant in our house despite the change of seasons is Charmin toilet paper. As a matter of fact, we have a cabinet in our laundry room that must be stocked at all times with Charmin Ultra Strong. My older son is in charge of keeping it full and reminds me whenever we get down to anything less than 3 rolls. I mean, who wants to get stuck without Charmin during the spring when there are so many fun things to head out and do outdoors? This past weekend, we actually got … [Read more...]
Get Everything Your Family Needs This Spring And Summer At Kohl’s! @Kohls #FindYourYes #Ad
This weekend I went shopping with the family to check out the latest Kohl’s offerings from on-trend seasonal fashion to fun and fresh home décor. We tend to go there every season to stock up on our seasonal wardrobes and to find new items to decorate our home with. Since this weekend was Memorial Day, everything was either marked down or on sale so I was able to get the most for my money. Since I have two growing boys, it's important that I have a budget set aside to revamp their wardrobes whenever they grow out of their clothes. I'm sure those of you who are moms know exactly how quickly kids outgrow everything. Thankfully, Kohl's always has the latest styles for kids and tweens at just the right prices. That's a win-win for everyone because our sons are happy with the items they pick out and their father and I are always happy with the sales that Kohl's offers, especially on clothing. The best part is that, by shopping at Kohl's, we are helping to support its … [Read more...]
Celebrate The Start Of Spring With Peeps! @PEEPSANDCOMPANY #Giveaway #Ad
*I participated in this campaign on behalf of Peeps And Company. I received a promotional item to facilitate this review and as a thank you item for participating. All opinions are my own. When I think of spring and celebrating Easter, it is always synonymous with PEEPS®. As far back as I could remember, my siblings and I would look forward to finding our baskets on Easter morning and enjoying all of the delicious and sweet treats in there. My mother has always loved PEEPS® so we always had their Marshmallow Chicks and Marshmallow Bunnies in our baskets. Over the years I have noticed that these family traditions are very important to pass down to my own two children. Ever since they were very little, I have celebrated the start of spring with fun and iconic PEEPS®. Not only are they essential for filling Easter Baskets, but they are also perfect for garnishing baked goods and adding adorable accents to art projects and decorations. This year, we added a new … [Read more...]
Children’s Claritin Wants To Put The Spring In Your Step! #ClaritinMoms #Ad
*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Children's Claritin. All opinions are 100% mine. This past week, I had the opportunity to host a "Spring In Your Step" Moms Meet-Up sponsored by Children's Claritin. It was very easy to encourage moms to attend this meeting because many of them have concerns about how to control their children's seasonal allergies. I'm actually one of those moms myself because my seven year old son suffers from allergy induced asthma. The first thing that we discussed were some possible wellness activities that we could engage our children in to incorporate into their everyday lives. This was a very important topic because we were all very concerned about how to improve the quality of life of our kids despite the fact that they suffer from allergies. Some of the suggestions included drinking plenty of water and fluids to stay hydrated during allergy season and doing cardiovascular exercises to improve breathing. As we all … [Read more...]
Handling Ham For Spring Meals #HormelFamily
Spring is definitely in the air and you can notice it in the recent warm weather days throughout the Tri-state Metropolitan area. There is nothing like a home-cooked meal to keep everyone happy as you prepare to gather together all of your family and friends for your large group gatherings to celebrate special events during the spring. Ham is an extremely versatile and delicious protein that can be added to the menu for any special occasion. In order to help you plan a successful menu which includes ham for one of your next events, Curemaster Brian Hendrickson has some important tips for adding Hormel® Cure 81® ham to your meal: Know your Numbers: When purchasing ham for a large crowd, such as a graduation dinner, count the number of guests scheduled to attend. It’s a good idea to get about a pound of ham for every 3-4 people. Don’t forget to estimate a little extra for unexpected guests, and everyone’s favorite- leftovers! As Simple as Heat & Serve: Hams are … [Read more...]
