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Happy Friday, loves! It is a new weekend and I am still on a high from scoring some great deals at our local consignment sale yesterday! I feel like it is going to be a great weekend of football and lots of catching up on laundry! We are also going to check on our house later today, so follow along on Snapchat (LoganCan) and I’ll share some photos/videos of the progress! For now, here are some of our current Friday favorites:
Happy Friday, loves! Are you as excited about the weekend as I am? I didn’t think it would ever get here. Ryan is finally home and we are heading to the beach tomorrow! I’m so ready to spend some time with him and our good friends. It will be a great time. For today, I thought it would be fun to share more of my favorites with you – starting with my POPSUGAR Must Have Box!
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I have a 2-year old, a 1-year old, and am due with baby #3 in less than 3 months. That’s three kids under three. We are hoping this little guy will be born after big brother’s birthday, but who knows! To say I have my hands full is an understatement. Some days, I’m lucky to brush my teeth and hair before noon. It’s real life when you are chasing around two toddlers all day. I must admit that these two (soon to be three) little nuggets are my whole world. Having peace of mind as a mother is difficult because we are natural worriers, but I have recently had a little help with my parental anxieties.
Last week, I got all kinds of happy mail. If you follow me on Snapchat (LoganCan) you saw some sneak peeks of the goodies I received! I was most excited to get my FabFitFun Summer 2016 box! I had seen it advertised and knew it had some great goodies in it. With all of my Nordstrom Sale purchases coming in, it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of fall coming, but summer is still in full swing here in the south. We will have hot days through mid-October. In fact, we still have a beach trip planned in a few more weeks that my goodies will really come in handy for.
When I was 5 years old, I was in kindergarten. I loved The Little Mermaid and playing with friends. My biggest worry was whether I’d have a peanut butter or turkey and cheese sandwich for lunch that day. Zeieya is 5 years old. She doesn’t go to school. She has no toys. She collects firewood for money and pretends to cook dirt for fun. She hardly has clean water to drink and lost her home during the war in 2014.
Hearing these heart wrenching stories makes me ache. My kids pitch a fit over not getting to watch a second episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and here this little girl has nothing. My first thought is, what can I do? CARE is an organization that fights poverty by empowering women and children. A little bit of money can provide weeks worth of clean water to children who are all too used to drinking dirty water. It can provide food and nutritional needs to these malnourished children. South Sudan is the youngest country. It is turning 5 years old this month. Help celebrate by helping these precious children. You can learn more about South Sudan and the Sudanese by visiting CARE’s website.
1. Plan a Trip – Whether you’re going to the beach with your family or road trippin’ with the girls, it is a must to go on at least one vacation.
2. Make a Summer Playlist – Whether you’re driving to the beach, or laying by the pool, you’re going to need that summer playlist full of your favorite tunes. Personally, mine will be full of Jimmy Buffet.
3. Go On A Picnic – I love to be outside doing… anything that gets me outside. I am definitely a sunshine girl. Whether I’m jogging in the morning or swimming with the kids, I love to be outdoors! Picnics are always so much fun. I have already been on a few with my little family and they are always enjoyable! Take it to the park, your backyard or even the splash pad! Don’t forget your favorite treats!
4. Read a New Book (or 10) – While you’re at it, check out my 12 Books to Read This Summer!
5. Eat Your Favorite Cool, Delicious Treats. That is an order! Summer is the BEST time to eat ice cream, s’mores, fruit or your favorite cold yogurt! That reminds me, have you tried the latest from Yoplait? Yoplait Plenti is officially my new favorite yogurt! It is so delicious and satisfying and comes in 8 flavors! You can find it at any of your local Kroger stores! Even my toddler loves it! It is a great source of calcium and is a healthy alternative to other summertime snacks. Definitely check it out!
What is on your list of to-dos this summer?
Today is national running day! Who knew? I thought it would be the perfect day to show you my latest vox box from Influenster!
I think it’s safe to say that this is my favorite box by far! It is right up my alley. If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I’ve been trying to exercise daily and live a healthier lifestyle. After having my baby in October, I had a lot of weight to lose. Thanks to a lot of running and disciplined eating, I have lost all of the weight + some. It feels great to be in even better shape than I was before.
On to the Box:
Next Step Shaker Cup:
The shaker cup from The Vitamin Store is perfect for all of my protein shakes. It works really well and is very durable.
Next Step Shakes:
I received three flavors: French Vanilla, Chocolate Swiss and Fresh Berries. My favorite by far was the Chocolate Swiss, of course, I am a chocoholic, so no surprise there.
Profoot Triad Orthodic:
This insert is proven to relieve knee, leg and back pain. I have already used it a couple of times and I must say, my knees are feeling pretty good. I do have a lot of knee pain when I run due to my years of dance. This is a nice addition to my run.
Profoot Pedi Rock:
I love love love this product. It will save you a lot of money when it comes to pedicures. This pedi rock is really soft but works wonders on your feet. I am very impressed with it.
Playtex Sport Fresh Balance:
I have actually used these tampons before, and I really love them. They are perfect for women on the go. No woman needs to be worried about that when out on the run.
Blue Diamond Fruit Flavored Almonds:
Yum. I have found a new favorite snack in these almonds. First of all, almonds are extremely healthy for you. These taste wonderful and really curve your craving. These are a great post workout snack.
Muller Greek Corner and Corner Yogurts:
It’s no secret that I love Greek Yogurt. This is no exception. Muller products offer a wide variety of great flavors. I love their fruit mix-ins. They add so much flavor and texture.
Aqua Spa Relax Collection:
I love this lavender body creme. It is hydrating and feels great after that post-run bath.
What was in your latest box? Have you tried any of these products?
The past few days have been so crazy around here. Set aside working while taking care of your six month old, but when your home internet goes out for four days (and counting), and Starbucks quickly becomes your office space/day care (sorry, SB) things can get pretty interesting real fast. Needless to say, things have been pretty stressful because our whole routine has been flipped upside down.
Good news? It is May! Can you believe it? May is full of graduations, celebrations, weddings, showers, parties, etc. all of which we are attending this month. It is always a fun and busy month for us. I can’t wait to celebrate my brother and nephew’s birthdays in a week and attend a wedding this weekend. So much fun to be had. We will be welcoming the summer before you know it, however, if you live down south like me, you’re probably already experiencing it and are laying by the pool as we speak (I wish).
Adding a little color to your wardrobe is a must this time of year. No more dreary winter colors. Headbands are also a huge addition to this year’s wardrobe. I’m loving this flower headband from The Colt and Filly! Kacie makes the most adorable headbands and earring for you and your LO! The anchor earrings are a perfect addition to any summer outfit. My sister is already trying to steal them from me.
Be sure to check out The Colt and Filly on Twitter and Instagram for updates on their merchandise.
Headband c/o: The Colt and Filly
Anchor Earrings c/o: The Colt and Filly
Dress: Dillards: Similar
Sandals: Gianni Bini: Similar
What are your favorite summer accessories? Are you attending any weddings this season?
I don’t know about you, but I love the feeling I get after a hot shower or bath. I feel so clean and fresh – it puts me in a better mood almost instantly. As a woman, I know and understand the importance of feeling fresh and clean throughout the day. Here are a few steps to help you feel more clean and fresh during your day:
Step 1: Start your day with a warm shower. It is the best way to wake up and get feeling clean and ready to face the day.
Step 2: Use Cottonelle Clean Care Toilet Paper. People – especially women – shy away from talking about their bathroom habits. Why is that? I guess I’m just not shy about it. Everyone poops. That’s right, I said it. I’m sorry if that offends you, but you do it too, so it shouldn’t. This two-ply, tuggable, huggable, soft toilet paper goes a long way. Side note: My husband is always complaining about how much toilet paper I use. Since switching to Cottonelle Clean Care, I don’t use near as much. It saves money in the long run and leaves me feeling just as clean.
Step 3: Make yourself feel even more fresh by pairing your Cottonelle Clean Care toilet paper with the Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Wipes. Seriously, these flushable bum cloths leave me feeling so refreshed. The wipes break up after flushing which makes them sewer and septic safe and they are alcohol free! These are a must have to add to your clean routine.
You can receive a $1.50 coupon to save on the Cottonelle Clean Care toilet paper or cleansing wipes. Now you and your clean bum can make like Outkast and feel “so fresh and so clean” all day long.
Don’t forget to “Like” Cottonelle on Facebook!
Mornings with my little bubby are so priceless to me. It is my favorite time of day. He is so happy and loves to play while I drink my coffee and make out my schedule/lists for the day.
My sweet bloggy friend, Sarah from Whimsical Minutes has recently opened an Etsy shop called Wake Me Up Designs. She sells coffee mugs that can be personalized and has recently started adding other products to her shop. Right now she has this adorable “Mommy’s Coffee Date” tee-shirt and also has a matching mug! When I saw the tee-shirt, this coffee obsessed mommy had to have it for Hamp. She is going to add more shirt designs for babies and toddlers soon. Sarah also made me this personalized tee-pee mug that I absolutely adore! It made our morning a little more special.
Sarah is offering my readers a discount to her shop by using this code: sscblove
Follow Wake Me Up Designs on Instagram @wakemeupdegins and don’t forget to favorite her shop on etsy!
