tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14680717791780971752024-03-14T00:58:46.188-04:00Blogging My Way Across the USAfree & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.comBlogger595125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-62672936026247656202019-07-24T11:17:00.000-04:002019-07-24T11:17:45.211-04:00Experience the Boston Tea Party! This summer brought a lot of changes to our usual travel adventures-10 is a hard age for traveling and keeping everyone happy! We decided now was a perfect time to bring history to life and take a trip to New England, our first stop-Boston, Massachusetts. I was really excited about Massachusetts in general because there is so much to see and do from Plymouth Rock to exploring the city. If you only have a short amount of time to explore I would highly recommend the <a href="https://www.bostonteapartyship.com/" target="_blank">Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum.</a> It is an interactive floating museum that does a great job recreating the Boston Tea Party and keeping everyone engaged. Upon entering the museum you are escorted to "town hall" to learn about the events leading up to the revolution. Everyone receives a character card and the employees do such a great job making it feel like you have been taken back in time. <br />
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After a short town hall meeting it is time to board the ship! This was by far one of my daughters favorite parts of the museum because you get to partake in throwing "tea" overboard. I really enjoyed that the characters from the beginning led you through the ship and made you feel immersed in their lives and experiences. <br />
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After participating on the ship you are led to an amazing interactive display that tells the events after the tea party. The holographic characters come to life right before your lives and tell their stories on how the events are changing the world rapidly. Looking around the room everyone was engaged and eager to see what happened to the characters as we progressed through the museum.<br />
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The absolute highlight for me was being able to see the last known surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party and a vial of tea (currently on loan for 10 years from the Old North Foundation of Boston). Both are displayed in the museum for all to see as you progress through each room-I do not want to spoil anything but the history of the tea chest is one you do not want to miss! Our children learned so much on the tour and I loved that it was presented in an interactive format that they will remember for years to come!<br />
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As an added bonus when the tour is over you can head upstairs to the tea room to purchase lunch or snack. I highly recommend a visit to <a href="https://www.bostonteapartyship.com/tea-room" target="_blank">Abigail's Tea Room</a> to try five of the tea blends that were thrown overboard during the Boston Tea Party. There are two options for the tea sampling one of which comes with the limited edition ceramic mug shown below. The tea room also serves delicious scones and sandwiches along with other great snacks.<br />
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Tickets can be purchased for the museum both in person at the street box office in front of the museum or <a href="https://www.bostonteapartyship.com/boston-tea-party-museum-rates-reservations" target="_blank">online</a> (online pricing does provide a discount). I would recommend visiting the museum early in the day as it is a very popular attraction that has received many awards including the Best Historical Experience and the #1 Best Patriotic Attraction. As always if you have any questions or would like travel tips do not hesitate to reach out!<br />
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<br />free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-59632657451914222132019-07-05T09:48:00.000-04:002019-07-05T17:35:37.566-04:00Harry Potter at Universal StudiosOur next stop is Universal Studios for our Harry Potter fan. She was so excited to find her special wand and do all things magical. Our first stop was Diagon Alley.<br />
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I was so impressed with how realistic the entire thing was-the shops, the people, even the brick. My daughter was on cloud nine and couldn't believe she was in Diagon Alley!<br />
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We had so much fun purchasing a new wand and trying out all the spells. The best part was that each magical spot had a witch or wizard ready to help to make sure your interactive wand would complete the trick.<br />
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Then it was time to board the Hogwararts express to go over to the school. I would say if you can only visit one park choose do Diagon Alley. It had so much more to offer and really was amazing. I cannot wait to go back with more time and explore the remainder of the park! free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-91641950866556901842019-07-02T08:25:00.000-04:002019-07-05T17:34:52.542-04:00Welcome home-experimenting with peel and stick back splash <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our first room to redo is the kitchen. The entire house was painted beige when we moved in and was very dated so we knew that a little color and new appliances would really help bring the home to life.<br />
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The first step was picking a color. I went with a soft green paint that would be easy to clean and not very bright. We also changed everything to stainless steel appliances to make the kitchen pop. The biggest challenge was installing the new back splash. I was very nervous about the overall appearance and quality of the "stickers".<br />
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1. Begin in a place that is not in the middle or in the open. We started behind the fridge which was wonderful since the first few pieces were crooked.<br />
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2. Once you stick it leave it-I tried removing several pieces and either ended up with ripped chunks of wall or with non sticky back splash.<br />
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3. Start in the corner-we had one spot that was very tricky and I tried to piece together other pieces making it look a bit crazy. <br />
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Originally we had planned to put in the backyard but now I think we will get one large planter. Do you have a favorite place to find fairy garden items? I am very excited to add more things to our garden as we grow. free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-13794716509754750632019-06-22T08:29:00.000-04:002019-07-05T17:33:38.960-04:00West Virgina-World's Largest Teapot! Hi All! Time for us to take another short trip before school begins. This week's adventure was to Chester, West Virginia to visit the world's largest teapot.<br />
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It was one of the more adventurous trips we have taken in some time. Off the side of the interstate you will find a very large teapot. <br />
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We happened to be there during the annual teapot festival so my daughter was excited to order food from the giant window...I really do think they should offer tea all year long!<br />
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Down the road we were also able to explore the Fiesta Ware Factory. The best part was the "graveyard" of broken ceramics and seeing all of the fun things you can do with the bowls and plates.<br />
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I would say it is a great weekend trip to get off the map for a few days! Have you ever been? What are your favorite finds in Chester, West Virginia? free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-72765844968237776652019-06-15T13:40:00.000-04:002019-07-05T17:33:04.491-04:00Healthy snacks delivered to your door!Since going back to work full time I have been trying to find a way to make our weekly errands easier on everyone. I used to have to go to three stores or more looking for snacks that my daughter would eat and were portable. She likes to change up snacks so often it is hard to keep up and buy in bulk so it made for a very time consuming shopping experience. While at my mom group a few weeks ago one of them suggested a great solution to my problem-<a href="https://www.graze.com/us/" target="_blank">Graze.</a> It is an awesome service to get snacks by mail that has over 100 options! My favorite part of the snack box is that you have a say in what you would like to have in your box. You simply tell Graze what you like and they send a customized snack box. Here is the box that we received:<br />
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My favorite in the entire box was the pretzels with dip and the mix of freeze dried fruit. My daughter actually tried rhubarb and loved the way it tasted! I like that the containers are all sealed and I can throw it in the book bag or my purse for a healthy afternoon snack pick me up. The snacks are the perfect portion to be satisfying and perfect portion control. <br />
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Other highlights of Graze boxes are that they contain no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.<br />
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Another great way to eat your Graze box is using as a mix in for a fuller meal. We often mix our seeds and freeze dried fruit into some homemade yogurt for a great breakfast! <br />
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Order your <a href="https://www.graze.com/us/help/how-it-works#question-order" target="_blank">Graze box here</a> with zero commitment as they do not require you to get a minimum subscription. This is a great way to introduce your family to new foods without buying large portions. What is your favorite Graze box snack? <br />
<br />free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-88999406285083654982019-06-08T09:19:00.000-04:002019-07-05T17:32:33.947-04:00Tsum Tsum party time! I cannot believe little miss is going to be 8 in a few short weeks! This year our family party is Tsum Tsum which is not an easy task. My first goal is to create birthday favors on a budget! I really wanted to capture the essence of a giant tsum tsum without the cost of buying a favor box so I began to think and found the perfect solution-toilet paper rolls!<br />
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We decided it was easier to use toilet paper to keep all characters consistent. Once you have the tsum tsum faces printed you hot glue to one end of the toilet paper roll.<br />
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Some of the paper was a little lumpy so we trimmed close to size on the others and made sure the seam of the paper was on the bottom of the roll. We also tucked the paper in the end for a more finished look. <br />
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<br />free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-67139544573777077642019-06-01T08:41:00.000-04:002019-07-05T17:31:56.354-04:00Relax and enjoy KneippAs we get closer and closer to my daughter's birthday and Easter I begin to get more and more stressed. We also have her First Communion this year so it will be 4 parties back to back for half of March and April! With that being said I am always trying to find ways to relax and recharge before taking on the day. My new go to product is <a href="https://www.kneipp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kneipp</a> lavender bath oil.<br />
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Just a tiny cap full can turn your entire bathroom into a relaxing oasis. My husband loves how the oil is light yet carries over our home to create a light fragrance. My daughter's favorite product is the lavender bubble bath. </div>
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I like that the smell is not overwhelming and she can relax without me worrying about hurting her body with a fake product. The bubble bath is blue and does need to be applied under running water-my daughter once applied directly to the skin which can leave a slight tint....lesson learned always read the label!<br />
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Kneipp products are vegan and sustainable. I always like to support a company that creates healthy products for the environment and your body. There are so many choices including products for men, women, and children. We also love the bath salts and lotions for a grease free finish. Have you ever tried Kneipp? It is available on Amazon and on the Kneipp Official Store! <br />
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<br />free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-86382710547022143652019-05-03T09:52:00.000-04:002019-07-05T17:29:29.823-04:00Mother's Day is Saturday! This entire year has flown by and I cannot believe we are already in early May! As usual I have put off ordering flowers for my mom and mother in law for Mother's Day....thank goodness for <a href="https://www.teleflora.com/" target="_blank">Teleflora</a>! This year they are doing another campaign called "Love Makes a Mom" with fantastic videos on what makes all of us special moms in our own way.<br />
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When we begin on this crazy journey of motherhood you really have no idea what you will get but I wouldn't trade a second. I am a firm believer that "good moms" come from having "good moms" so I want to be sure my mom/mother in law know that we appreciate them. This year I will be sending amazing bouquets that fit each of their personalities.<br />
For my mom she will receive the Teleflora's Heart's Pirouette Bouquet with soft pink roses, white lilies, and lavender in an amazing glass vase<br />
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My mother in law on the other hand will receive the Teleflora's Country Beauty Boquet with carnations, pink blooms, and a stoneware crock that is safe to serve and store food. She loves when she can reuse things and this vase/stoneware crock will be a perfect addition to her kitchen.<br />
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I myself choose the Teleflora's Winged Beauty Bouquet. The flowers are absolutely stunning and smell amazing. I also love the pop of color and keepsake vase that will be used throughout our home all summer long.<br />
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Can you believe it is already February? That means its my favorite time of year....everything is pink and red and hearts galore! Every year my favorite part of Valentine's Day is surprising my daughter with flowers and a new charm for her bracelet. This year we went with a piano themed charm and beautiful flowers from <a href="https://www.teleflora.com/?srccode=PS_GG_e_BRND&ky=teleflora&GCID=5289331&kw=teleflora&Matchtype=e&gclid=CjwKCAiAqvXTBRBuEiwAE54dcAbB-K8xl0_FQKFw7jUGFTSr33l_eVu2ecGa1Xpb8LCsDWKGLm_RkxoCh5kQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Teleflora</a>-our go to florist!Look at this beautiful Valentine's day display, the Red Haute Bouquet!
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love the handle and charm on the vase which has lace detail-such attention to details! The arrangement includes </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">red roses, carnations, and
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There are so many great choices-in so many price ranges that you will be sure to find something that is perfect! Because they deliver quickly there is still time to order a hand made creation for your loved one! #teleflora #loveoutloud<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
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are my favorite time of year because we make a point to see all of
our family. This year we are starting a new tradition and bringing
our family to our home. Everyone received an invitation and gas card
as a surprise in the mail to join us for four days of family. Of
course with family coming I knew I needed the perfect decorations!
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spirit of the season and did so many special things for so many
people...you always felt she was listening and you were her main
focus. I try to remember this lesson with my own children and really
focus on them and look them in the eye so they know that I am
listening. While my grandma never had a chance to meet my family I
like to bring her traditions and pieces of my childhood alive
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We lost my husband's
grandmother this year and I think the two candles will be a perfect
representation of their love during this time when our family
gathers. The centerpiece is stunning in person and the roses smell
amazing as always. I cannot wait to go around the room and share our
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decorations yet? It's not late! <a href="https://www.teleflora.com/?srccode=PS_GG_e_BRND&ky=teleflora&GCID=5289331&kw=teleflora&Matchtype=e&gclid=CjwKCAiAsejRBRB3EiwAZft7sOqa_sQabBlBrAMGLbMTiUz2MwamWZQy3I4zGh2upF0FJRSs_Pf9MRoCtKwQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Telefora </a>works with 10,000 local
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day-often on the same day! I love that I will be able to use the vase
year and after year! What is your favorite holiday tradition? Also
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free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-26156975779382128482017-10-18T17:02:00.000-04:002017-10-18T17:02:02.097-04:00Flashback post-stay tuned for a 5 year review! Five years ago we attended the first wow summit and here is how it changed my life:<br />
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Four years ago I began a downward spiral of medical disorders. It
started with limbs going numb then on to slurred speech and constant
pain and stomach problems. The short list of my recent diagnosis of the
last six months includes Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia,
arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and on and on. Of course my first
thought was how I had horrible genetics and how could I feel this bad
everyday still being in my 20's. After visiting a genetic specialist I
really thought being on 6-7 medications was going to be my life...I mean
these were specialist how could they be wrong? Then this past weekend
my life changed for the better-I attended the amazing WOW Summit by
Mom's Meet-Just look at all these great bloggers trying to do the WOW
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So at this amazing conference I heard the most amazing feedback in a
break out session. There was another person just like me-countless
diagnosis and at the end of the line. I came home full of hope-could you
really "heal" your body with food? So I began to search the web and
guess what-I found story after story of people that went organic and
started to feel better. Now I am not saying that every health condition
can be healed by changing your diet but I do think that it can help with
many of my symptoms. Follow me on my journey of finding great tasting
organic products and healing my body. Also I will be posting various
articles about the truth of GMO's (genetically modified
plants/organisms) and how we may be poisoning ourselves without even
realizing the cost. Join me as I travel down the organic path and train
myself to eat healthy and clean!<br />
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*Stay tuned for an amazing review of all the growth and amazing knowledge I learned this year at the 5 year anniversary! * free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-53841417731528106072017-10-18T16:59:00.003-04:002017-10-18T16:59:20.641-04:00 Almost time for Halloween! <h3 class="post-title entry-title">
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That's right my favorite time of year is right around the corner! This
week I am in charge of my daughter's school snack and I am going to go
with an old friend-the teeth monster donuts!<br />
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I have tried this twice in the past and mine never look quite this
excellent. I usually just buy donuts at the bakery and find teeth at the
dollar store-we use the color vampire teeth. For eyes we have tried
mm's and sixlets. The sixlets or any round ball candy seem to work much
better. Overall they are a hit for each class! <br />
free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-71867226883401859172017-10-08T16:55:00.000-04:002017-10-18T16:56:19.823-04:00 "Cool Mee" Car Seat/Stroller liner <h3 class="post-title entry-title">
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Fall is quickly turning to winter but the weather is so crazy! We start
the day at 40 and by the afternoon I am sweating from my now over
dressed wardrobe. Unfortunately my daughter feels the heat way more than
I do-she gets so sweaty it is out of control! Because she is still in
her stroller most of the time she gets a really sweaty back from the
stroller and car seat because there is no ventilation! Lucky me I found a
great solution-the <a href="http://www.meenobabies.com/">"Cool Mee" Seat Liner by Meeno Babies</a>.
The seat liner is universal which means I can take it from the my car
seat and use it in both cars (although once you use the product I would
buy one for each!) and is available for infant and toddler cars eats and
strollers. The liner is also a great solution for proper padding and to
reduce stains on the seat. Since we have but the seat on I feel that my
daughter is cooler and when she falls asleep in the car in the sun her
back is no longer drenched with sweat! Want to know where to buy your
very own? The website has a great link of retailers<a href="http://www.meenobabies.com/retailers.html"> here</a> based on state!</span><br />
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free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-33827324219132436812017-09-07T16:50:00.000-04:002017-10-18T16:50:52.817-04:00Is your pet a messy eater? Introducing the Neater Feeder! <h3 class="post-title entry-title">
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Do you have pets? We have both cats and dogs which means my day goes something like this-</span></h3>
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3. wipe up water cat spilled putting foot in bowl<br />
4. feed dog again since he spilled his whole bowl while digging for certain pieces<br />
5. get wet socks from more spilled water and stuck on bits of half chewed food<br />
6. Finally give up on the mess and prepare to leave in a wet/pet food covered laundry floor!<br />
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If you can relate I have the world's best product for you-the <a href="http://www.neaterfeeder.com/" target="_blank">Neater Feeder</a>!
At first I was a little skeptical and thought it would be just another
bowl that we tried and failed BUT if has been two months and I confess I
do not know how I lived without the bowl. We have one for our large dog
and it has been amazing!<br />
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He can eat his food and dig for pieces without making a giant mess. Here is better photo of the design:<br />
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All of the spills go underneath the feeder for a quick clean. There is
this amazing filter that keeps the food from the water so no more having
to waste tons of dog food that falls onto the floor or worry about the
food getting wet. There are also great extensions that come with the
bowl so you decide how tall or short the bowl should be at any given
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free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-35323415085293519652017-08-09T16:52:00.000-04:002017-10-18T16:52:51.802-04:00Back to school are you ready? <h3 class="post-title entry-title">
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Ah back to school time-what a great time to redo the closet! Now my
daughter is young so we are always buying new clothes but I like to use
back to school time to update my closet as well. One of my new favorite
online sites is Oasap which is a great online site that offers worldwide
free shipping! You know how I feel about online shopping and free
shipping-it is a must! Oasap offers such a wide variety of styles it is
incredible. There is something for every fashionista and I have found
several pieces that will allow me to update my wardrobe and style with a
few simple pieces. Here is my new love:</span><br />
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I tend to wear a ton of black and white so I am really looking to update
my shoe collection. I need shoes that are both practical and trendy
which seems to be hard to find. I was so pleased with the shoe
collection at Oasap and the speed of shipping. I cannot wait to continue
to expand my shoe collection and boots during winter! </div>
free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-33354061998968314592017-06-14T19:05:00.002-04:002017-06-14T19:08:56.756-04:00Father's Day is just days away! I cannot believe it is already June and we are just days away from Father's Day. We usually do something crafty for my husband that includes a photo of little miss and maybe a hand print. I really wanted to shake it up this year and get something that would be different and unexpected. Since I had such a wonderful Mother's Day week I wanted to do something equally as special for the important guy in little misses life.....what better way then a scavenger/clue hunt leading up to the big gift reveal. This year we decided we were going to spend Father's Day at the drive in seeing the new Cars 3 movie! So the first clue my husband will receive is a movie bucket filled with candy:<br />
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We found everything we needed at the dollar store! I decided to go with miniature candy to make it more like a bouquet and fill up the bucket. Everything is simply glued on popsicle sticks and stuck into foam that we had on hand. If you do not have that on hand I would try the previously posted candy poem for dad!<br />
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After we present him with the bucket we will seal the deal that it is indeed the drive in and Cars 3 movie with this festive little number from <a href="http://www.teleflora.com/plant/dream-wheels-65-ford-mustang-by-teleflora?prodID=P_T15F110A&skuId=T15F110A&zipMin" target="_blank">Teleflora</a>:<br />
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How amazing is the collectible keepsake! It is a '65 poppy red Ford Mustang perfect for the theme and any car loving dad in your life! My favorite part is that it is a succulent plant which means my husband will be able to take it to work and keep it on his desk and easily keep it alive! Another version offered is the <a href="http://www.teleflora.com/bouquet/telefloras-65-ford-mustang-bouquet?prodID=P_T15f100a&skuId=T15F100A" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Teleflora’s ’65 Ford Mustang Bouquet:</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Teleflora never disappoints and always has such quick delivery and great products. The best part is you can have the present delivered directly to that special someones door even if you live far away. I am a huge fan of shopping online and being able to order things on the go so this was the perfect solution that was made for this years gift theme! If your dad is more into trucks the <a href="http://www.teleflora.com/flower-arrangement/telefloras-48-ford-pickup-bouquet?prodID=P_T25-1a&skuId=T25-1A" target="_blank">'48 Ford F-1 Pickup </a>is a great choice:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Another great ideas from their Father's Day collection include the teleflora's Anchors Aweigh Bouquet. How adorable to plan a trip to the beach or a boat ride for Father's Day!</span></div>
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Or you can plan a day at a baseball game or playing baseball in the backyard as a family with the <a href="http://www.teleflora.com/gift-basket/take-me-out-to-the-ballgame-basket?prodID=P_T108-1a&skuId=T108-1A" target="_blank">Take me Out to the Ballgame Basket</a>-perfect to share with the whole family!<br />
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Be sure to check my pinterest page for other great ideas no matter your budget! <br />
<br />free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-3373787243134875762017-06-08T19:16:00.000-04:002017-06-14T19:19:20.399-04:00Have you begun thinking about Father's Day?Father's Day is right around the corner which means we have to begin thinking of our annual craft! I also want to incorporate a family day this year not sure what we will do but first the card. So far this is in the lead:<br />
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The only issue is that my husband is not a huge candy fan. Has anyone every done this with something else? Maybe tickets to favorite events or things that you have done as a family? Looking forward to hearing all your great ideas!<br /><br />free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-5692359073010330392017-05-06T10:27:00.002-04:002017-05-06T10:42:54.940-04:00Mother's Day 2017-Create your own adventure<span style="background-color: white;">This year will all of the other parties and events Mother's Day was going to be lost in the shuffle and we were going to "float" it until July or so when we had a free weekend. As I watched my husband and daughter scan over the calendar painstakingly trying to find the perfect weekend I watched on and just thought how this little moments are the ones that will last a lifetime.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">So instead of choosing one day to celebrate and make it "perfect" we decided to do three days of surprised and adventures that would not only release some of the stress from the party planning but build memories.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Day 1:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The first day I woke up to a table full of ice cream. Yes that is correct on a Monday morning before we all went to work and school we had an ice cream party! Ice cream is my one weakness that I usually do not eat because I either forget to buy it at the store/the cooler is to far once I have all my other groceries or we get home so late that its the last thing on my mind. This was one of the sweetest simplest surprises and one of the best breakfast bonding moments we have had in a long time.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Clean house. I know this sounds like not really a present but when you have pets, kids, full time activity and a full time work schedule-cleaning is a nightmare. Usually I wait until my husband takes little miss to her piano class Thursday evenings and run around the house getting it all clean for the weekend. Today I came home after a long day and grocery shopping to a perfectly clean house. This is something that doesn't cost anything but is priceless.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">It wouldn't be Mother's Day without flowers! Did you know that flowers remain among the top gifts for Mother's Day? This year <a href="http://www.teleflora.com/" target="_blank">Teleflora</a> really outdid themselves! The theme this Mother's Day is "Just Like Here" <b style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">#ImJustLikeHer </b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">.....watch this moving video they created to honor mothers everywhere:</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">As you think of all the wonderful things your mom had done for you teleflora is offering some amazing choices of bouquets that will carry beyond when the flowers are gone (which is well over two weeks in our house...the quality is amazing!). The bouquet I received this year is the<a href="http://www.teleflora.com/bouquet/telefloras-artisanal-beauty-bouquet?prodID=P_T17m200a&skuId=T17M200A" target="_blank"> teleflora artisanal beauty bouquet:</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"> The white roses are stunning and so fragrant! As always the flowers arrived quickly because Teleflora partners with over 11,000 member florists in North America so you are receiving the freshest flowers from your community. My favorite part was the packet of lemonade my daughter attached to the handle with a wooden spoon. She included a note about making lemonade and memories in the summer....I think my heart melted into a million tiny pieces! I am so excited to use the pitcher all summer long! They really do deliver on their slogan "Flowers in a gift!"</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 11.000000pt; font-weight: 300;">"Sweet and lovely, just like mom. Send her this pretty 2-in-1
gift that arrives as a fanciful mixed bouquet filled with crème
roses, lavender alstroemeria, and chrysanthemums nestled
within a hand-painted, floral embossed stoneware pitcher;
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<span style="background-color: white;">What an adorable gift and you can include seeds or other gardening tools for a present that can be used all year long! Full description of the Splendid Garden Bouquet:
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 11.000000pt; font-weight: 300;">"Just like mom, this delightful garden-inspired Mother’s Day
floral arrangement will deliver a heartfelt smile across the miles.
As a long-lasting keepsake, mom will enjoy its sweet watering
can that features a hand-painted, vintage botanical print." </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 11.000000pt; font-weight: 300;">"Just like mom, handmade bouquets light up a room...so
make her heart dance with this fun and pleasing purple and
white bouquet filled with lavender and white daisy spray
chrysanthemums, purple carnations, and a medley of other
floral accents. This beautiful floral arrangement is displayed
within a purple glass cube vase with a pretty pressed violet.
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.teleflora.com/bouquet/telefloras-bold-elegance-bouquet?prodID=P_Tev52-1a&skuId=TEV52-1A" target="_blank">Teleflora's Bold Elegance Bouquet:</a></span></div>
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pink roses, vibrant pink stargazer lilies, snapdragons,
and lavend</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 11.000000pt; font-weight: 300;">e</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 11.000000pt; font-weight: 300;">r cushion spray chrysanthemums artistically-
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bouquet is a perfect reflection of her effervescent beauty;
inside and out. Gorgeous pink roses, fragrant white Asiatic
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The bouquet includes pink tulips, pink matsumoto asters, green
button spray chrysanthemums, white daisy spray chrysanthemums, pink
heather, sword fern, bupleurum, and variegated pittosporum. I am in love with anything with daisy's and this compliments our table perfectly. The wonderful spring lantern is perfect for spring and summer and can be used for outdoor candles and flowers. I love the way the flower aroma fills the entire house and brightens up the table! <br />
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And the <a class="m-category-flower-link centered text-large pdplink" href="http://www.teleflora.com/bouquet/telefloras-country-spring-bouquet?prodID=P_T17E300A&skuId=T17E300A">Teleflora's Country Spring Bouquet</a>: "<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Like a quiet walk in the country, this heartwarming bouquet of peach, white and yellow blooms invigorates the spirit and delights the senses! Carefully arranged and hand-delivered in a delightful yellow metal pail with a wooden and metal handle and charming distressed details, this springtime gift is one they'll long remember!"</span><br />
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Both are perfect for any spring decor and can easily carry into summer. As always ordering is very easy and convenient for any schedule! You can order online <a href="http://www.teleflora.com/herohome" target="_blank">here </a>and check for any promotions or deals of the day! Your local florist will then deliver the flowers when it is convenient for you-one less errand to run getting ready for the holiday! We are never disappointed with the colorful quality flowers that last for many weeks!<br />
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Not having an Easter lunch or dinner? <a href="http://www.teleflora.com/herohome" target="_blank">Teleflora</a> is perfect for any occasion and easy to shop by collection or event. With constant changing designs and styles there is something for everyone! free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-48883485401265251662017-03-09T16:24:00.001-05:002017-03-09T16:24:40.158-05:00Hello Spring Hop<br />
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Spring is right around the corner and that means it is time for spring cleaning! I am always concerned about what is in a cleaning product and try to be as natural as possible. I finally found an amazing company that is green and actually works-<a href="http://www.charliesoap.com/" target="_blank">Charlie's Soap</a>! My favorite product is the laundry soap:<br />
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It is a powder that is made for all machines and leaves your clothes feeling soft and smelling neutral and clean. I was a bit hesitant about using a powder in our high efficiency washer but it has been amazing. After a few washes your clothes come our softer than ever and really are odorless which is a big deal around our house filled with athletes! <a href="http://www.charliesoap.com/" target="_blank">Charlie's Soap </a>offers a ton of products including liquid laundry soap, laundry pre-spray, laundry booster, kitchen and bath cleaner, and indoor/outdoor surface cleaner.<br />
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With pets and children is is so great to find a product that contains both natural and biodegradable ingredients! I have also tried the surface cleaner and it makes the surface feel fresh with no residue. I also love that I can clean my home and not have to worry about an overpowering smell.<br />
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<br />free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-77706885733895017812017-02-16T10:37:00.004-05:002017-02-16T10:37:50.313-05:00Great healthy snack without all the chemicals and dye-Yes please...we love Nick's Sticks!We are always on the lookout for easy snacks that are also healthy. I became very ill a year ago and found it necessary to switch to all non gmo/organic/and grass fed products. We found out that I was allergic to all yeast and sugar products. I had no idea at that time it would be such a struggle finding delicious food that was also free of nitrates, antibiotics, hormones, and sugar!<br />
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As a family on the go I found it super frustrating to have anything portable that my kids would actually eat and that was healthy. When I heard about Nick's Sticks I knew we would have to try it since my daughter and husband love beef sticks and jerky!<br />
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After much searching I stumbled upon <a href="http://www.nicks-sticks.com/affiliate/blogging-my-way-across-the-usa/" target="_blank">Nick's Sticks</a>. As the slogan says it is "All of the goodness and none of the garbage".<br />
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There are four flavors of sticks- beef sticks, spicy beef sticks, turkey sticks, and spicy turkey sticks. My favorite are the turkey sticks- I love the texture and great taste of the turkey. My daughter loves the spicy beef sticks-she says they are just the right about of hot! <br />
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<a href="http://www.nicks-sticks.com/affiliate/blogging-my-way-across-the-usa/" target="_blank">Nick's Sticks </a>has also just released jerky! I am so excited to try all of the flavors and find the perfect midday portable snack!<br />
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You can order Nick's Sticks <a href="http://www.nicks-sticks.com/affiliate/blogging-my-way-across-the-usa/" target="_blank">here</a> and choose if you would like it by the pack or a monthly delivery. Have you tried Nick's Sticks? I would love to hear what you think! <br />
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I used her fingerprints and a yellow stamper. We then mounted on yellow paper and outlined a few fingerprints in black to make the bees.<br />
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I will be including a cute poem about spring and laminate for the mantle. We also had my daughter write "Will you bee mine" in the center and send to her grandparents.<br />
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Overall its a very easy craft that can make for a great spring decoration. <br />
<br />free & frugal mommy of one http://www.blogger.com/profile/15003321975917350205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468071779178097175.post-34656347529356455442017-01-31T15:39:00.001-05:002017-01-31T15:41:23.261-05:00Two weeks away from Valentine's Day-order your Teleflora flowers now! Can you believe we are only two weeks away from Valentine's Day? My favorite part of the day is when a bouquet of flowers arrives from my husband to my daughter. She absolutely adores her special flowers and it really is a special memory that will last a lifetime. My husband has always ordered her flowers from <a href="http://www.teleflora.com/?s=t&srccode=PS_GG_e_BRND&ky=teleflora&GCID=5289331&kw=teleflora&cvosrc=ppc.google.teleflora&cvo_crid=175764862264&Matchtype=e&cvokid=3|5157873&gclid=Cj0KEQiAiMHEBRC034nx2ImB1J0BEiQA-r7ctrEBroM2z4uohsMNhCLbc9phEuGlmMf62WvaGSlBOgwaAs_o8P8HAQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Telefora</a> and we have always been amazed at the quality of the flowers. This year the bouquet of choice is the <a href="http://www.teleflora.com/bouquet/telefloras-true-lovelies-bouquet/p_t17v300a?skuId=T17V300A&zipMin=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Telflora's True Lovelies Bouquet</a>:<br />
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The flowers arrived exactly as pictured in an amazing vase. I love that it is high quality and something that we can use for years to come. Each year in spring my daughter plants seeds in each of her vases and recalls what the flowers looked like and which one was her favorite. This specific bouquet features a delightful mix of red roses, pink alstroemeria, red miniature carnations, huckleberry, seeded eucalyptus, and lemon leaf. It is a perfect combination that smells incredible. My husband's favorite part is the ordering process. It is incredibly easy to order online and they will call to set up a drop off time based on your schedule. There are so many great options this year for Valentine's day and all year long! My favorite is the <a class="m-category-flower-link centered text-large" href="http://www.teleflora.com/bouquet/loves-passion-bouquet-by-teleflora/p_t17v200a?skuId=T17V200A&zipMin=">Love's Passion Bouquet by Teleflora. </a></div>
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