GMYMO-A Healthy Snack the Kids and I Can Agree On

This post totally brings to mind for me an e card I saw on Facebook this weekend: it was something about a mom feeling no shame for having to hide in the closet to eat a candy bar so as to not have to share with her kids. I can SO relate to that sentiment, although I don't hide in the closet, I just resign myself to have to share EVERYTHING with my girls (I promise you, I have not enjoyed a single piece of food in it's entirety, in the presence of my kids in the last 11 or so years).

In my effort to get in better shape, I've not only adjusted my exercise routine (by actually having one), I've turned attention to my diet as well. I have a really aggressive and persistent sweet tooth and sometimes fruit just won't cut it. I love Jelly Belly jelly beans, Skittles, Starbursts, Airheads, Now and Laters, Mambas, Twizzlers, and so many more gummy, fruity candies, it's kind of ridiculous. Once upon a time, you could count on me to have a wide variety of candy readily available, but in order to better my health and fitness, I've really tapered down my sugar habit. But I miss my sweets!!!

Who knew that the solution to my cravings was a treat that I regularly purchase for my girls: fruit snacks! Not just any fruit snack though...

Save Your Skin: 10 Ways To Improve Your Skincare

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Our skin naturally begins to wrinkle as we get older. However, there are ways to slow the wrinkling process and preserve one’s youth into old age (without turning to surgery!). Here are just a few methods to keep your skin looking young and smooth.

3 Tips To Improve Your Overall Fitness & Wellbeing

 

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We should all strive to be more fit and healthy. After all, the key to a long and fulfilling life lies in your state of wellness. If you are constantly ill and tired, you're not going to have a very happy time on this planet. Instead, you need to take steps to keep yourself as fit and healthy as possible, and this can easily be done if you take a step back and review your life. There are many ways in which you can improve your overall wellness, and here are three tips that will help you out immensely:

Sip Your Way to Beau-Tea-ful Skin

October Awareness Detox Pack

We all know that beauty starts from within. However, in the beauty world, “beauty” is usually described as what we put ON the body in the form of makeup, facial masks, lotions, etc. With their uniquely crafted blends, Teami helps cleanse the body of impurities, concentrating on what we put IN our bodies. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

6 Ways to Help a Friend Who's Had a Baby

 It's hard to know how to help out a friend who just had a baby. They might have tons of visitors, but they're also exhausted and don't want anyone in their space. However, one thing is clear. A new mom needs all the help she can get, especially in the first few weeks.

If you want to offer support without feeling like you're crowding or making her feel inadequate, here are six ways:

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Wunderkind Reads: But I Don't Eat Ants by Dan Brown (Ilustrations by Kelly Fry)

"Koalas aren't called Eucalyptus-eaters. Pandas aren't called Bamboo-eaters. Jaguars eat Anteaters, but they aren't called Anteater-eaters!" insists a voracious young Anteater who will gobble up just about every food except for one: ants! This clever take on the picky-eater is full of wry humor and silly puns as the anteater takes us through the food he LOVES to eat, all while repeating the refrain, "but I don't eat ants." That is until dinnertime when his mom presents him with with a "fiery" surprise. The final punchline playfully depicts the often illogical rationalizations of young picky eaters in a way that will have kids and their parents laughing. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Soap & Glory Peace Hand Love Set

I've heard nothing but rave reviews for Soap & Glory, a line of  bath and body products from the UK. The packaging is adorable (it's pink and features real women from photographs from the 1950's, 60's, and 70's) and the product names are so fun and cheeky (like a range of Sexy Mother Pucker lipglosses and Clean On Me shower gel). I've heard such great things about their Hand Food Hand Cream, I jumped at the chance to try Soap & Glory for myself...

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Are Your Kids Spending Enough Energy Before Bedtime?

When it comes to helping your kids get enough sleep at night, one of the most commonly overlooked factors is how much energy they’re spending throughout the day. Kids wake up full of energy and they need to run around and exercise in order to spend it. If they go to sleep full of energy, then they’re going to be tossing and turning around. They’ll find it difficult to even shut their eyes and relax their mind, so what can be done about this?

Slow Living Steps To Take This Summer

 

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Life does not always have to be frenetic, fast-paced, and demanding. Slowing down can help you appreciate the little things in life, find beauty every day, and romanticize your existence, all of which can make you happier and more fulfilled. There are numerous ways to do this, and they aren't all the same for everyone because we all have different interests and aspirations, but here are some ideas to get you started on making this summer simpler and quieter. Slow living is slowing down and buying fewer, higher-quality items - stepping off the treadmill and going at your own pace, resisting the present need to amass more and more goods, and appreciating what we already have.  Slow living advocates for a more considered approach to life, challenging the notions that being busy equates to being relevant, that being wealthy means more possessions, and that we must keep up with the never-ending demands of modern life in order to be effective.

Looking After You For A More Beautiful You

 While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there's nothing wrong with trying to look good in order to boost your self-esteem. Accept it: when you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good, everyone else around you notices your happier personality. Even if you aren't particularly vain, there's no shame in wanting to feel good about yourself when you look in the mirror. So you want to look more attractive? Here are some tried-and-true suggestions to help you do just that!

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Everything you need to know about planning a surprise party!

 There are few things more enjoyable than surprising a loved one with a party, especially if it's a personally special or monumental day. But planning a surprise party can be daunting – after all, you have to keep the guest of honor in the dark while still organizing everything behind the scenes.

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Is It To Late To Improve Your Lifestyle?

Did you use to read these interactive adventure books when you were young where you need to a roll a dice or make a choice to continue the story? If you know what I mean, it’s more than likely that you’ve sometimes read ahead just to make sure that you are taking the best possible decision – some might call it cheating, but that’s not the point here. In real life, you don’t know you’ve chosen the wrong path until you’re already on it. Say you are constantly tired and running low on energy. Your lifestyle is to blame, of course, but at the time you didn’t know that it would have dramatic consequences. In fact, it’s likely that most of the things you complain about could be caused by a poor lifestyle choice. Identifying the cause of your worry is a great step towards resolving it. But isn’t it too late to change your lifestyle?

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Travel Lighter with John Frieda Hair Care

Instead of packing a ton of hair product for your next trip (July 4th is coming up), style your hair with products that prolong your desired look. John Frieda Hair Care has everything you need to keep your statement worthy style all weekend long. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

John Frieda Frizz Ease 10-Day Tamer Pre-Shower Treatment

($10.99, Food, Drug and Mass Retailers Nationwide)

Plan Your Next Family Fun Night at Bowlmor Lanes!

According to the American Camp Association (ACA) the average summer day camp costs $304 a week, with for-profit camps costing and upward of $500+. As a parent, this cost can be overwhelming especially for a family with multiple children.

Family fun should be affordable - but the rise in bowling’s popularity has also coincided with a steep increase in price by some area bowling alleys, putting the activity beyond the means of many Atlanta families. Bowlmor Lanes has set out to change that!

FAT GIRL WALKING: Sex, Food, Love, and Being Comfortable in Your Skin…Every Inch of It

Brittany Gibbons’ is a popular blogger and in her memoir, FAT GIRL WALKING: Sex, Food, Love, and Being Comfortable in Your Skin…Every Inch of It (Dey Street Books, May 19, 2015), she discusses the often funny and often painful true stories of her life as an overweight girl growing up in the Midwest. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Green Tea Named 2017 Super Food

Green tea has been named one of the Top 10 Super Foods for 2017 by Today's Dietitian in its fifth annual "What's Trending in Nutrition” national food trend survey. Good Earth’s Sweet & Spicy Green Tea brings a flavorful twist, boasting natural sweet fruit notes of mango and grapefruit with spicy cinnamon and tangy lemongrass. It’s available in Original, Organic and Decaffeinated. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Planning a Trip to Singapore: Here’s 4 Quick Tips for a Memorable Trip

Singapore is a country located in Southeast Asia. It is an island city-state that has a population of over 5 million people. Singapore is known for its multiculturalism, with people from all over the world living and working there. The country is also known for its cleanliness and safety. If you're looking for an exciting and exotic destination to travel to, Singapore should be at the top of your list! This blog post will give you four quick tips on making the most of your trip to Singapore.

Know the Best Time to Visit:

Singapore is a tropical country with two distinct seasons — wet and dry. It has a tropical monsoon climate, which means it experiences heavy rains during the wet season (November-January) and hot temperatures during the dry season (February-April). If you are planning a trip to Singapore, make sure to check out the best time for the weather before booking your tickets. This way, you can ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Singapore.

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Valentine's Day Essentials

We all know about the cliché chocolate, but isn’t it time to switch it up this Valentine’s Day and make it even more exciting? Whether you’re spending the holiday with your significant other, friends or even on your own, there are ways to make the day fun and chic with these key beauty essentials. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Creating Healthy and Balanced Lunches for Your Kids

 

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When Food Is Good For More Than Eating AKA: KIND Snacks Are Awesome!

I'm not gonna lie {this may be my new catchphrase}, I love food. I love preparing it, eating it, and even watching shows about it. So I don't generally turn down opportunities to sample new foods-whether it's full on meals or dishes, components to incorporate in my cooking, or snacks. I sort of really love snacks...