Kandoo Potty Time Pack

** I received a Kandoo Potty Time Pack in return for my honest review. All opinions are my own. **

I wish I would have had the chance to have a potty time pack for all of my kids! I can't believe that nobody ever had such a fabulous idea before now. This is the perfect kit for your little ones, whether your own or your grandchildren. We are past the potty training stage but my granddaughters are not. We do use Kandoo Flushable Wipes on a daily basis. So, I am thrilled that they have so many packs in this kit! Actually, the whole box is filled with everything you need to start your adventures in potty training!


Here's what is inside: (This is totally worth it for just $2 and it comes in it's own branded box with pictures so your little one will be excited when they get their delivery!)

• 150 count Kandoo wipes (3 refills!)
• Kandoo tub with 50 wipes and stickers to decorate your child’s tub
• Foaming Hand Soap
• 42 count flushable wipes
• It’s Potty Time – A Potty Training Story for kids booklet
• Super Power Cape
• Kandoo Growth Chart
• 3 Free Music Downloads
• Kandoo Coupons

This Kandoo Flushable Wipes tub with stickers is simply adorable! Your little one can decorate their own tub and make it as unique and as fun as they are. The coupons you receive are actually high value coupons and you will also receive 3 free music downloads! The cape is super cute and will certainly help your little one turn into a superhero and succeed at their newest task! The Kandoo Foaming Handsoap is another really cool addition. (This is another one of our favorite soaps!) There isn't anything they forgot to include in this kit. 

You can order your own Kandoo Potty Time Pack for just $20! This price is hard to beat. Especially with all of the helpful tools that are included and did I mention how many Kandoo wipes you will get? A tub of wipes, 3 refills, and a pack of flushable wipes! 

Kandoo is a gem when it comes to helping parents with one of the more difficult milestones our little ones have to go through. They also offer a helpful newsletter filled with Potty Training Hacks. You can sign up for that, here.  You will find all of the potty training resources you need on their website. It's an excellent tool and I have been recommending this to everybody I know who is starting to potty train or about to. 

Do you have any #KandooPottyHacks of your own? Please use the hashtag and share on social media if you do! You may want to follow the hashtag to find some new hacks too! 

Hyland's Mom Throwback Giveaway

** I received Hylands products in return for hosting this giveaway and for sharing on social media. **

                               



Moms are totally awesome! I don't know where I'd be if it weren't for my mom. I still have to talk to my mom everyday. Whether it's on the phone or through text messages, (a lot of text messages!), we're best friends and I cherish all of the fun memories we have.

Hyland's is celebrating just how fabulous and super important moms are with this groovy giveaway! The winner will receive the products below. Everything a mom needs for her medicine cabinet to keep her sanity and take care of her little ones. Of course the prizes are very cool, as usual!

For your entry, please think of one of your favorite memories of your childhood, your mom, or any mother figure in your life. I would love to read about some of your most fun times! I would also love to read any ideas you have about how to keep memories alive! Do you keep journals? Do you document everything with photo books? Time capsules?

The winner of the prize pack will receive:

• Hyland’s Baby Nighttime Teething Tablets – $9.79 value
• Hyland’s Baby Nighttime Mucus + Cold Relief – $11.99 value
• Hyland’s Baby Nighttime Tiny Cold Tablets – $13.59 value
• Hyland’s 4 Kids Cold ’n Cough Value Pack – $17.39 value
• Hyland’s 4 Kids Bumps ’n Bruises – $10.49 value
• Hyland’s 4 Kids Calm ’n Restful – $8.39 value
• Hyland’s Good Morning (100 tablets) – $10.49 value
• Hyland’s Nerve Tonic (100 tablets) – $9.99 value
• Hyland’s Calms Forte (100 tablets) – $9.99 value

Now for the giveaway! Don't forget to share with friends and enter daily! You can Tweet once per day for bonus entries!

 Good luck!



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How Can I Become A Healthier Woman?

Women all over the world are realizing that there is a strong and important relationship between their level of health and ability to succeed in their personal and professional lives. Yet while many women find this information conclusive proof that they need to get healthy, they oftentimes lack the knowledge necessary to make wellness an integral aspect of their life. If this is your dilemma, don't worry. Instead, utilize the simple strategies outlined below so you can get on the road to becoming a healthier woman: 

1. Get Serious About Getting Rid Of Disease. 

No one wants to live in a diseased body, yet it's also the case that most people grapple with at least one substantive illness throughout the course of life. However, those who are serious about getting healthy cannot adopt an attitude of complacency towards disease. Instead, you should strive to identify and eliminate any unwanted conditions that are detracting from your body's ability to function optimally. One great way to get the diagnosis process underway is through the use of testing kits provided by companies like Diagnostic Automation. This company carries a rapidtest for numerous diseases, including cancer. 

2. Optimize Your Diet.

In addition to eliminating disease from your life, you'll need to optimize your diet if you're serious about becoming a healthier woman. This step is important because every bite of food you put in your mouth will either contribute to or detract from your body's ability to fight disease, boost your immunity, and enhance your metabolism. There are several ways that you can get the diet optimization process underway, such as by hiring a nutritionist. You can also use online resources like www.cronometer.com to keep track of the food you're consuming on a daily basis. This resource will also enable you to see how many calories you're eating as well as your macronutrient/micronutrient ratio. 

3. Sleep.

The majority of Americans don't get enough sleep, and this includes women. Yet sleep is vital for many reasons, including the fact that it functions as a restorative time period for your body. If you know that you don't get enough sleep but feel that you're unable to change this pattern, it's time to begin implementing strategies that are proven to help. Some techniques you can employ to get longer, sounder sleep include exercising regularly, meditating right before bed, and not listening to any form of media (television, radio, etc.) within an hour of going to sleep. 

Conclusion 

If you want to become a healthier woman, know that you have the power to do it. Utilize some or all of the wellness strategies outlined above to make it happen!

Apply To Host A Healthy Baby Home Party

** While this is not a sponsored post, I am a member of the Generation Good Community and I am writing this post for entry into a contest to secure a spot for a Healthy Baby Home Party. **


If you are a Seventh Generation fan and you aren't already a member of the Generation Good community, you must join! You simply fill out your profile and participate in surveys, discussions,  and social media shares, and in return you just may qualify for missions. Missions usually include samples or products and all you have to do is share your experience, maybe some coupons, and write reviews.

If you aren't familiar with Seventh Generation, you can learn more about their fabulous cleaning products, baby products, feminine products, paper products and more, here! They have 27 years of experience in creating powerful, plant based solutions for your home and family!

So, what is a Healthy Baby Home Party? It's actually a lot of fun! If you have a local mom's group (I have a small group of local moms and we participate in samplings and take part in ways to better our community!)  in your community, this is a great sampling opportunity for your members to try new products from Seventh Generation, Zarbee's, Bobble, American Meadows, and other brands. If you don't have a mom's group or parent group in your community, you can invite your friends and family over for some snacks and to learn about these brands and take home some samples and coupons. They also add some cool products in your kit for you to host a giveaway at your party and a nice hostess gift for you!

If you are interested in applying for a chance to host a Healthy Baby Home Party, join the Generation Good community and apply! 

I would love to hear from you! Please comment and let me know if you signed up! Are you a fan of Seventh Generation products? Good luck!

Death At A Fixer Upper (A Home Sweet Home Mystery) By Sarah Hobart

** I received a free copy of Death Of A Fixer Upper in return for my honest review as a part of House Party's Chatterbox program. Al opinions are my own. **

I have to say that the book cover really caught my eye. I think it really adds to the mystery and sort of reminds me of fairy tale books I had as a kid. (Which are also interesting because the covers sometimes seem to reflect a more happy and jolly story, rather than a mystery or suspense story.) That's the case with this book.

I agree this book is very fast paced and held my attention well! I did have a slight issue with sometimes having to reread a few sentences back just to remind myself of which characters were who and where. (There are a lot of characters!) I do feel that a few less would have helped a little bit. (Maybe there is something I'm missing, but, a couple of books in a series would be great and maybe introduce a few characters at a time.) I do feel that this would be a great series!

I don't know what I think about the main character, Sam. I think she was portrayed well, I am just not digging Sam's style but, that's my opinion and certainly shouldn't take from the book. Personally, I found parts of Sam's hectic, strange life, very familiar, and I know a couple of people who are similar to Sam. She is an interesting character, just not fascinating. I also like how the author uses adjectives and describes scenes. I think she did a wonderful job there! In some places, it starts to get irritating because it seems to be to many descriptions. (For instance, the icky smell in the bathroom in the beginning.) But, one of my favorite authors, Clive Barker, sometimes takes pages and pages, just to describe one thing. I find a lot of his books to be very hard to read because of how he dwells on abstract things for so long. This author isn't nearly as overly detailed as him! (That's a compliment by the way!) She does a fine job painting the pictures in your mind, of every single scene and character, so, that's a plus also!

The story itself is original and holds your interest. However, it's a very fast read and one of those books that you read on a sunny Saturday afternoon outside. It doesn't take up all of your attention and if you have to put it back down, (because of kids chatting your ears off!), it will just take a second to get back where you were. I enjoy these kinds of books even though I really love books that are a little more in depth. I think of the difference as a television sitcom as compared to a documentary and this book of a sitcom.

I think the story and the author's writing style are fabulous and I love the level of expertise the author has with real estate. Having experience or legitimate research in a career or in the character is one of the ways a book gets a lot of good review. Sarah Hobart does really well with forming a good story, delivering some very unexpected twists, and helping you to see everything play out in your mind. These are the reasons I am giving this book 4 stars

I Recently Found Groupon Coupons

** This is a sponsored post. All opinions and statements are 100% my own! **

I often look for local deals on Groupon. Especially when they have gift cards for pizza shops, restaurants, or my main weakness, subscription boxes! I often find some great gifts for the holidays, birthdays, and anything else that needs a celebration. Plus, sometimes, you can grab a bonus for yourself!

I owe my nifty homemade cheese making skills to Groupon. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have found some sweet deals on cheese making kits, which led me on some super fab adventures in the past few years. Now, I'm able to whip up anything from cheddar cheese curds to mozzarella to farmers cheese.

I also shop online regularly and I always search for coupons, discounts, free shipping, and of course, check in with my cash back and rewards sites to find the best deal before shopping literally, anywhere online. Little did I know that Groupon had coupons for extra savings while shopping online!

When you think of Groupon, what do you think of? I have always just assumed this was the place for deals on events like, hockey games, concerts, gift cards, and some fascinating gift ideas. But, you can also find Groupon Coupons for places like, Puma, Kohl's, Sprint, and Shutterfly. I actually just found a Groupon Coupon for free delivery fees for Edible Arrangements! I will probably be using that one! I recently used a couple of coupon codes for Nike, which were for 20% off of my purchase and after checking out the Puma deals, I may as well start some back to school sneaker shopping!

You can like Groupon on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest deals and coupons!
You can also find them on Twitter!

Have you checked out any Groupon Coupons? Let me know what kind of deals you have found! I actually just found a New York Times digital subscription coupon I am going to grab. It's terribly annoying when I try to read a newspaper article online, only to find that I have "Gone over my 5 monthly free articles" and must now subscribe to read more! (Plus, it makes me look less nerdy if I have a digital subscription rather then having it delivered to my house!)

Enjoy The Small Things

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Sometimes you need to spoil yourself after a hard day. Or on a Tuesday - you know the feeling, right??

The team at Grove Collaborative (formerly ePantry), gets that. Which is why they've put together this incredible Mrs Meyer's Everyday Luxury Set for you - for FREE!

The set feels like something you'd get from a chic friend. The kind of gift where you would say, "Oh, you shouldn't have!", before eagerly tearing it open. It includes a lovely Mrs Meyer's dish soap,  Mrs Meyer's hand soap, Mrs Meyer's candle, and  Grove Collaborative Walnut Scrubber Sponges. So pretty and so useful.

I especially love this Mrs Meyer's candle. It's made with essential oils, vegetable waxes, and a lead free cotton wick for a clean, healthy burn. It lasts so much longer than conventional candles and the lavender scent reminds me of the flower market. My secret? I love to light one of these just before guests arrive. The scent is so fresh, they assume I spent the day cleaning.

Of course I do have a few tricks up my sleeve to make the house sparkle without spending hours on it. One of my favorites is this walnut scrubber sponge. The combination of super - absorbent vegetable cellulose and crushed walnuts helps me tackle messy countertops, cookware and dishes fast.

If you're new to Grove Collaborative, you'll get this set FREE- plus free shipping when you use my link and spend $20. There are so many beautiful, healthy household products to choose from at Grove Collaborative, I just can't get enough!

With a few clicks, I can choose my favorite products and scents, customize my shipments, and have them delivered right to my door. (Carbon offset of course.) I love Grove's scheduling feature because I never run out of dish soap or paper towels, which means no more last minute, expensive trips to the grocery store! That means more time to put my feet up, light my Mrs Meyer's candle, and curl up with a cup of tea.

If you're already a Grove Collaborative subscriber, they want to pamper you too! You'll get a free Mrs Meyer's hand soap with your order when you use this link. I have the lemon verbena in my kitchen right now but the basil and lavender are delightful too.

There are a limited number of sets available, and this offer is only good while supplies last or until Sunday, May 1st- so grab yours now. Here's how:

1) Sign up for Grove Collaborative here. You'll receive the Mrs Meyer's Everyday Luxury Set for free when you sign up!

2) Answer 4 quick questions about your home. Grove Collaborative will use this to customize your first basket. (This takes under 30 seconds.)

3) Once you've answered the questions, you can finalize your basket of products to suit your needs by adding or removing items. 

4) To receive this offer, your order needs to total at least $20. Choose the combination of products and scents you love and receive in your first box. (This is the hardest part- so many great choices!) 

5) Click "Finish and Pay" and place your order!