My New Obsession

It is finally SUMMER! I am so incredibly happy over this fact as if you couldn't tell. One of our little ones has a jam packed summer full of dance and soccer and camps and all sorts of adventures. This requires me needing to stay hydrated and ready for some fun filled days. Recently I was given the chance to test out this Glasstic water bottle and it is now my new obsession. The color is so bright and vibrant and it comes in such a variety of colors. Blue, Green, Pink, White.

I love the fact that is has a double wall. The inside is glass and the outside is plastic so condensation doesn't really affect this. In other words, I can't wait to use my silhouette to put a really cool label on it. I'm not sure what I want to put on it just yet though, I want it to be something good!

Another reason and probably my most favorite reason that I love this water bottle? IT LOCKS. Now, this wouldn't normally be a big deal to most people...however, if you know my son you know why this is imperative. He loves to run into his sisters room, take her water bottle, flick it open, and pour the contents all over the floor. He. Is. A. Brat. but I love him. So in order to make sure that this disaster doesn't occur outside of the home the lock on the top of this bottle is our saving grace. Plus it is super easy to operate!

It's beginning to look like Spring!

We are so very excited about Spring around here! Our daughter is loving all things flower and outside and animals right now so this little girls outfit is absolutely perfect for her. It would also look incredibly cute on a little girl for Easter or Spring pictures! It comes in sizes 1T to 6T so it has a wide range of sizes. You could even have your little girls match which I think is super adorable!

 

It has all the best things about Spring in it: Pink, Florals, Ruffles, and Bunnies! The material is very soft and comfortable. It also seems very durable and I know that's important when it comes to most kids...at least I know that's important with my rough and tumble kids. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do...I can't wait to take some cute Spring photos with this outfit!

S'more S'mores Please!

One of our absolute favorite things to do in fall is campfires. We love keeping warm by the fire and relaxing. But of course no campfire is complete without s'mores! I was given the chance to review this amazing s'mores utensils holder from SUMPRI and I have fallen in love with it. It comes with us to every camp out and fire now. It is made of durable plastic and has a snap clasp to close it nice and tight.

It is also big enough to hold all of our supplies and has compartments to keep everything seperate. I keep our graham crackers, extendable skewers, marshmallows, chocolate, and Reese's (because have you even lived if you haven't had a Reese s'more?!). Sometimes I throw in a small package of baby wipes as well because we are an incredibly messy family.

This would also be an awesome gift for a camper or even housewarming or etc. Anyone that loves having a s'mores at a campfire! You could put together a really nice s'mores gift basket.

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Cat Tent!

You guys! This is something I am ridiculously excited about. It's also kind of silly...but check out this amazing #cattent. I don't know about yours but our cats always try and escape out the door to sit on the back deck in the sun. This cat tunnel lets that become a reality for them and they love it!

The mesh is nice and heavy and very breathable. Our cat actually goes in it while it is still in the house and just chills out in there. The mesh also makes it super easy to clean. I admit when I first got it I was hesitant like would this keep my cat's attention or would they be mad that they're in it? But they have really opened up to it. I think they love being outside and experiencing all the sights, sounds, smells that are so different from being stuck inside the house all the time. I also love that they are able to get some fresh air while we are outside and I don't have to worry about them dashing away on me to chase birds or something. That's definitely another thing one of our cats loves about this tunnel. He can sit outside and bird watch!

If you have adventurous kitties you should definitely check out this amazing tunnel that you can also hook onto a kitty tent as well! Check it out by clicking here!

The perfect diaper bag backpack!

Hello blog! I am so excited to be back! In the time I have been away we have added a new bundle of joy to the family! He is a happy little baby and we just went on a trip with him. I needed to find a good diaper bag that would be best for adventuring on our trip and I found the perfect one! It is the aisawate Baby Diaper Bag Backpack.

I love bags with a lot of pockets and spots and this one has spots for everything you would need. We went to a major league baseball game and it held everything we needed including:
- food & spoons
- sunscreen
- diapers
- change of clothes for our son and daughter
- camera
- a TON more

This is just a picture of the front pocket! There are like 4 other pockets as well! I absolutely love it and I plan on using it for years to come, even when we don't have a baby baby anymore. There are pockets that are designed to keep bottles in that are lined. and there are a few hidden pockets as well which I love to keep cards, keys, and etc in!

Laser Light Display!

Happy almost New Year!!

If you know us you know that we absolutely LOVE our Christmas lights. We go all out every year...it runs in the family! We are slowly growing our light stash and recently got this Laser Christmas Light Display. It is awesome. I couldn't get any great pics of it due to all the snow we got recently but here are some from inside before we put it out and one from Amazon.

We still use our normal Christmas lights and add this as an extra but they would also work great if you wanted to ditch the traditional lights all together. The lights are a stationary blue and green and the colors are very vibrant.

It comes with a sturdy steak to keep it from moving in the ground. They have a very good coverage range and even has a built in timer so that they will automatically turn off after 6 hours. These have been great for us so far and I can't wait to see what kind of things we do with them in the coming years.

Super fun bike lights!

My daughter loves riding her bike almost as much as my husband does. I couldn't say no when I found this 5 piece set of spoke lights from Uelfbaby! The price is amazing and I ordered through prime so they arrived super quick and with no issues!

I love that you can customize the colors. My daughter loves the color blue so she loves that she can light up her bike. She can't go too fast just yet and we only let her ride in the driveway at night but I love that this is something that can grow with her. We also like to hook them up to the wheels on the bike trailer.



Not only does it make it super easy to see at night but they also make it super fun as well! They are really fun on our evening walks and rides. I love how easy they are to use, how secure they are, and the waterproof construction. Definitely a must for bike riders, young and old alike!

Sausage Cheddar Pasta!

So it's been a little while since I've last updated. Summer is definitely getting away from me! We are trying to pack in so many things this summer and plan a trip to Disney World and my daughter starts school in a few short weeks! eek! So many things are happening right now. Add in parties and weddings and it's just crazy over here. Recently I've discovered a recipe that I have decided we need to do at least once a month. It is so delicious and it's definitely one of my favorites now. The recipe can be found at getinmybelly.com. Here's our take on the recipe.

Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lbs turkey sausage
- 1.5 cups diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese but I literally douse things with cheese
- Scallions if you would like for a garnish

Directions:
1) Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat and fry the turkey and onions
2) Add garlic and cook about 20 seconds
3) Add in the chicken broth, heavy cream, tomatoes, and any seasonings you would like
4) Simmer for approximately 15 minutes
5) Add in cooked pasta
6) Remove from heat and add in cheese
7) Sprinkle with scallions
8) ENJOY!

Cookies and Milk Popsicles!

I have found a new favorite frozen treat. Cookies and milk pops! I recently got this amazing popsicle kit from Lebice and it's love. The price is fantastic for the quality. It comes with instructions and is very easy to use. On to the recipe!

Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 c. sweetened condensed milk
- chocolate chip cookies (chips ahoy works well because of the consistency and size)

Directions:
1) Put 2 cookies into each popsicle mold
2) whisk together milk and cream until frothy
3) Pour mixture over cookies and place popsicle sticks into place
4) Freeze until firm (about 5 hours or overnight)
5) Enjoy!

To get the popsicles out of the mold just run them under some warm water for a few seconds and it should pop right out. There are so many uses for these including fruit popsicles too! They are perfect for a hot summer day and I'm looking forward to a lot more homemade popsicle creations!

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps!

I know it's been a while but we are having so much fun this summer! We went to the market a few days ago and ended up with some zucchini and I just wanted to share an awesome recipe I found with you guys! It's for Zucchini Parmesan Crisps! The recipe was found here.

Ingredients:
- About 2 medium size zucchini
- 2 or more eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup panko
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- about 1/2 cup of vegetable oil (I used olive oil)

Directions:
1) Start by cutting your zucchini into slices
2) Put flour in a bowl, eggs in another bowl, and mix cheese and panko in another bowl
3) Heat oil in pan over medium heat
4) Dip zucchini in flour, then egg, then panko mixture
5) Cook in oil for about a minute on each side until crispy
6) Place on paper towel lined plate
7) Serve while hot and Enjoy!

I also used some Parmesan Italian dressing as a dip and it was delicious! You could also probably add some garlic powder into the panko to add some extra flavoring. I hope you enjoy these crisps as much as I did. What have you made recently??

ThinkFun...always thinking, always fun!

My daughter is fascinated with science and electricity so I knew she would love this new game from ThinkFun called Circuit Maze Board Game.

This is a really fun and challenging game! ThinkFun always has such fun and exciting games that keep your mind working and are super engaging. I love it. There are pieces in the game that you must arrange in order to create a working circuit to make different lights light up. Although my daughter is still a bit young for the game portion of this I really enjoy working with her and experimenting different things to get the circuit to work. Very educational and fun!

I received this product for free or at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Captain No Beard!

Lately our daughter has been very head-strong and doesn’t understand why she isn’t right or has to sit in time out or etc. Recently we recieved this wonderful book called Being a Captain is Hard Work. This is a super cute read. The illustrations are great and I love the moral of the story in this book. Captian No Beard must learn the hard lesson that sometimes you are not always right. Sometimes you need to admit when you are wrong and trust in others. Most kids need to learn this important lesson. My daughter included.

It also includes a wonderful cloud key at the end of the book to help understand different types of clouds and the weather that is usually accompanied by them. A little longer than most children's books I’ve seen but definitely engaging to keep my daughter entertained. Another thing that I really enjoy is that it promotes imagination and creativity by showing that these were just regular kids exploring within their own bedroom. In all, my daughter loves it and it is one that we continue to reach for over and over. I received this book for free or at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Molten Cinnamon Rolls!

I think I've mentioned in the past about how much we love making random Tasty videos that we find on facebook. We are constantly sharing new ones so we don't lose them. Recently we tried out ones called Molten Cinnamon Rolls. They were absolutely delicious and I highly recommend them. You can't eat just one!

Ingredients:
- 2 packs of cinnamon roll dough with icing
- 8 ounces of cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk

To make:
1) Mix together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla
2) Add milk and stir till free of lumps
3) Freeze for 1 hour (should be harder but not frozen)
4) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
5) Flatten cinnamon roll into a disc
6) Spoon out some of cream cheese mixture onto disc
7) Place another flattened roll on top and tuck edges under to keep them together
8) Place sealed ball upside down in pan (I used a pie pan)
9) Bake for 20-25 minutes
10) Drizzle reserved icing on top of rolls and serve!

Loving these headphones!

We got these TweetTech headphones for my husband for his birthday (SHHH!!!) and he absolutely loves them! The have a built in speaker and are flexible and comfortable. They came in a nice box and have a very comfortable fit. They stay charged for quite a while (about 7 hours or so) and they have various size ear buds. Definitely worth the price and comes with a nice velvet bag. They are perfect for our bike rides and walks!



We received this product for free or at a discount in exchange for our honest and unbiased opinion.

We're finally getting some exercise!

This summer we have really been trying to make the time to spend time as a family and work out in the process. We have been biking a ton more and I’ve discovered that I haven’t really had any comfortable clothing to bike in. I found some Prolific Health yoga pants and capris on amazon and seriously these yoga pants are great.

I love the colors and pattern in them. The colors are bright and fun and the quality of the fabric is awesome as well. The fabric is thick and durable as well as being moveable and breathable. All very important qualities for yoga or working out. The fit is a tad on the smaller size so I would size up if I were you. They have a very high waistband which is great for tummy control or you can also roll it over for comfort. I’m looking forward to using these capris this summer while we’re biking and walking.

 I got these capris for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Momma's Gonna Snap!

Guys. This is one of the most adorable necklaces I have seen in a long time. I love this beautiful necklace! I am passionate about photography and this little camera piece is just too perfect! I don’t like big bulky jewelry and this piece is a great size. It is small and not overpowering at all. 

It comes packaged on a cute cardboard piece in a bag. I went with the silver tone but that is because most of my other jewelry is silver. Gold looks just as cute! Delicate but still sturdy. 

I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Can A Princess Be A Firefighter?

If you know my kid, you know she is an absolute ball of fire. A firecracker of a little munchkin. That's why I love this book called Can A Princess Be A Firefighter? This book is absolutely perfect for those little girls that have a rebellious strike in them like my daughter. It has an amazing message that basically if you can dream it, you can do it!

The illustrations are bright and fun which is perfect for young children. I really enjoyed that the daughter in the book wants to know for example if she can still wear her fairy wings while doing all of these things. Of course! It teaches children to be your own person and follow your own path. You can really do whatever you set your mind to. This is the perfect book for any child (independent or not!). I really enjoyed this book and the message it has throughout. It was short enough that my 3 year old didn’t lose interest but still got the lesson across flawlessly. I also received Rocket-bye (by the same author) and we really enjoyed that one as well!

I received this book at a discount or for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion (which is get this book! – it’s great!).

Too cute not to love!

How many of you didn't find out the sex of your baby? It's so hard isn't it?! But I think it's so worth it. The struggle is definitely searching for the perfect gender neutral stuff before hand. I searched and searched for some milestone stickers I loved for when my daughter was born and had such a hard time choosing one I absolutely loved. I finally found it for whenever we end up with baby number 2. This set of 24 baby milestone stickers from Mesmerico USA are by far some of the cutest I have ever seen and there are so many included!

The stickers are durable and approximately 4 inches in diameter. They are the perfect size for a onesie or bib. I really like that I don’t need to take them off the backing if I don’t want to and can reuse them again for different occasions such as Christmas pictures (for a card or etc) and Christmas Day pictures. The quality of the stickers is great. They are bright and clear. One of my favorite things about this set, as we did not find out what we were having and don’t plan on it the next time, is that it is very gender neutral. The designs would easily fit for a boy or girl. I also really enjoy the fact that this set not only has all the month stickers but also a lot of first holiday stickers that are equally as adorable. This is perfect for a baby shower gift and for all new mommy’s and daddy’s!

I received this product for free or at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Durable and Easy to use!

We recently moved to an area with really nice bike trails and we love to explore our new neighborhood. Our only concern is our new bikes! We doubt anything would happen to them here but you just never know. We decided to get this great bike lock from Safe Best. 



I like that it comes with a holder and it is very easy to use. Setting the combination was a breeze! We can also lock up our trailer along with it which is great! It's lightweight and has been a lifesaver so far!

Why are guys so hard to shop for?

Guys are so hard to shop for. I always struggle when it comes to holidays what I should get for them. Recently I found these New York Yankees cuff links and realized what a great idea for at least some of those hard to shop for men! These cuff links come in a nice box that is perfect for gift giving. My brother is a huge Yankees fan and I thought these would be perfect for him. 

They are a very nice quality and also very easy to use. They color is a navy blue background with white lettering and a silver around the outside. The cuff links are durable and lightweight. I will admit that the lettering is a little off but from far away no one would be the wiser. You can’t beat the price for these!

What are some other ideas that you have had for the difficult to shop for men in your life?

I received this product for free or at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.