Produce For Kids Get Healthy, Give Hope Campaign- $25 Publix GC & Gift Bag Giveaway

We love our local Publix and, since it is the closest to our house, we go several times a week. It has quickly become our favorite grocery store, so we are excited to announce the Produce for Kids annual launching of Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign with major supermarket chains across the country, including your local Publix store. They are helping raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals from May 30th to June 27th! In fact, we have already donated to this great cause when checking out at Publix. Plus, the more produce Publix shoppers purchase, the MORE hope they can give to local children. All participating fresh fruit and veggie suppliers at Publix stores are making a donation to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals based on the consumption and purchasing of fruit! So, you eat healthy and the donation to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals increases. It's really win-win for everyone, right?

Plus, if you donate at check-out, you get a great sheet of coupons to use on your next shopping trip. We got some great ones. To learn more about the Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign, visit the Produce for Kids in-store display. Ours is near the front of the store, near the deli area. The display features a variety of great recipes that are easy to prepare and delicious. There is also other helpful information on the campaign, healthy eating tips and links to the Ideal Meals® recipes online. The display also features characters from the Sprout® channel, my kids favorite channel at the moment!! So, look for the "LazyTown" characters as well as Chica from "The Chica Show".

Here is one of the delicious recipes we thought readers would enjoy from the Ideal Meals® website:

Fruit Smoothie Pops 

(16 servings)

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

·   1 large peach or mango, peeled, chopped

·   1 large nectarine, peeled, chopped

·   2 medium bananas, peeled, sliced

·   1 cup strawberries, leaves hulled

·   1 cup blueberries

·   ¼ cup orange or fruit juice

·   2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt

·   16 paper cups

Directions:

1. Place all smoothie ingredients in a blender and blend until just smooth.

2. Place 16 paper cups on a baking tray.  Pour smoothie into paper cups.  Place tray in freezer and freeze until slushy, about 20 minutes. 

3. Remove tray from freezer and insert one popsicle stick into the center of each cup.  Return to freezer and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

4. Tear away paper cup and place on plate.

Ready For A Giveaway?

One Lucky Reader Will Receive A $25 Publix Gift Card along with a Produce For Kids Gift Bag, which includes:

• Reusable Shopping Tote
• Coupons
• Sandwich Containers
• On-The-Go Water Glass
• Some extra surprises!

Keep Your Tablets & Phones Covered With The Snugg

Not to long ago, the boys were playing with my iPad and it fell the the ground... on the concrete. I gasped and thought for sure it had broken, but luckily it survived the fall. Since then, I have been on the lookout for a great case and when I found The Snugg, I knew it was perfect!

The Snugg is available for iPads, Kindles, smartphones and more. We received the Snugg iPad 2 Case Cover and Flip Stand in Blue Leather.They actually come in several different colors, but blue is Josiah's favorite. What I love about this case cover is that it looks professional and keeps my iPad well-protected, especially when the boys are playing with it.

In addition to being a great case cover, The Snugg also has a flip stand. Since we often watch movies and shows on the iPad, this is perfect for us. The flip stand easily slides into place for usage and is ready to go. This would also be perfect for presentations or video calls. When finished, just slide it out and you can cover up the iPad again. There is even a stylus look, so you can keep the stylus nearby and have it when needed.

One thing I noticed about The Snugg as soon as I started using it was that the case automatically activates the iPad's sleep and wake functioning. So, when I am finished with the iPad, I just have to shut the case and it will auctomatically shut down. Then, when I pick up my iPad in the morning to use it, as soon as I open the case, the start screen pops on and I am ready to go! I loves this feature because it helps reserve the battery power. Since we use my iPad throughout the day, this really helps the battery go for longer.

My old iPad cover had many issues, including that many of the side function buttons were covered. It was quite annoying when trying to turn up volume or try to take a photo. Luckily, The Snugg is specifically designed to leave all connection ports and buttons easily accessible, so you can reach those without a problem.

Josiah playing while the iPad charges!

For on-the-go use, there is a hand strap on the back, so you can hold the iPad steady. My kids enjoy watching shows when on long car trips, so they can slide a hand in the back so it doesn't bounce around or fall in the floor if we hit a bump. This is a great feature that Josiah loves!

Do you need a new case for your tablet or smart phone? Take a look at The Snugg! I am sure you will be pleased. The iPad 2 case is actually on sale right now for $29.99, so be sure to check them out. They even offer a Lifetime Guarantee and they are protected by the Snugg Promise.

Fun Time At Braves Night With Aflac Blood Disorders & Cancer Center

Last Thursday, Liam and Josiah put on their new t-shirts and we headed into chemo for the day. They were excited, not for the usual doctor's visit, but because we were going to their first Braves game that night! Thanks to the Aflac Blood Disorders and Cancer Center, we had the amazing opportunity to go to a Braves game and have an awesome time.

When we first got there, it was time for dinner! The catered dinner included delicious hotdogs and hamburgers, which happens to be Liam's favorites. He was so happy to see his "friends", the nurses from the hospital, there to share in the fun. They also painted faces!

Josiah was excited because ice cream was for desert! He was in heaven, for sure. Here's my little red-head having a great time after dinner:

Then, the boys got a huge surprise when Tim Hudson stopped by to sign their baseballs and take pictures! Liam had no idea who he was, but that didn't stop him from hopping up on his lap, making silly faces and laughing with him. We got some great photos with "Huddy"!

After dinner, the game was about to begin, so we took our seats in the stadium and watched the first pitch. The boys were captivated! Not only did they enjoy the game, but all of the music and entertainment in between innings. They'd watched games on tv, but they quickly learned that going to a live game is so much more fun. There were funny films on the screen, music clips, the kiss-cam and, of course, the Tomahawk Chop! They both got foam tomahawks to do the chop and, no matter what they were doing, when the Tomahawk Chop started around the stadium, they stopped, picked up their tomahawks and started chopping away. It was so cute!

The boys had such a wonderful time and it was all thanks to The Aflac Blood Disorders & Cancer Center. We are so thankful for Liam's amazing doctors and nurses. They make all the difference in the world! The boys would never admit it, but they were so tired. In fact, Papa had to carry Liam on his shoulders all the way to the car.

This was definitely a night we will never forget! A special thanks to everyone who made this night possible!

Father's Day Gift Idea: Kalorik Rollie Eggmaster Review & Giveaway

Have you ever wanted a cinnamon roll late at night or early in the morning? When you are the only one eating, there is no reason to make a huge batch, right? I have had many cravings during my pregnancy for cinnamon rolls and really don't want to heat up the oven and make a huge pack of cinnamon rolls, especially late at night. This is why I was so excited to try the Rollie by Kalorik! It is perfect for me and my late night/early morning snack needs.

Have you heard of the Rollie before? I know I hadn't, so here's a little more info about it:

Pretty neat right?

Well after getting the husband to try the eggs for breakfast before work, I knew exactly what I wanted to try out next! A Cinnamon Rollie! (Bet you couldn't have guessed that! Ha!) All I needed to do was plug in the Rollie, let it heat up, roll up my cinnamon roll into a tube shape, stick it in the Rollie for 8 short minutes &and it was done!

A yummy cinnamon roll topped with butter!

Quick, easy & just one for me! There are so many more delicious recipes you can try with the Rollie, including breakfast burritos and egg and sausage pigs in a blanket! You can really be creative with the Rollie and come up with other ideas, too. Take a look at the video below for some great recipe ideas! 

What I love about the Rollie:

• Easy to store.
• Easy to clean.
• Perfect for a quick snack/treat for 1.
• Easy breakfast for my husband in the morning when he doesn't want cereal.
• Simple for my husband to use.
• The short cord, makes it safe in my kitchen, it always has to be closer to the outlet keeping the cord from dangling in front of a very curious toddler.

Overall I really did enjoy using the Rollie and it is definitely something that will be used over and over again in my house? This is a great addition to our Kitchen and I can't wait to try out some other recipe ideas.

Have you heard of, or used the Rollie before? What was your experience like? Do you have a favorite recipe?

Ready for a giveaway?

One Lucky Reader Will Receive a Kalorik Rollie Eggmaster of their own! A $29.99 Value!

Florsheim Father's Day $200 Gift Card Giveaway & Sale

We love our Florsheim shoes and had to share this awesome contest with readers! From June 3rd until June 16th (Father's Day), you can enter to win a $200 Florsheim Gift Card. All you have to do is pick your favorite pair of Florsheim shoes from their Father's Day Gift Guide, share via social media (Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest) and then enter to win. The winner will be randomly selected at the end of the sweepstakes period.

These are our favorites! I love Penny Loafers and cannot resist them!

Plus, once you enter, you can get a 10% off code to use for your purchase. They have a clearance section on the website, too, so pair it with already discounted shoes for a great deal!

Going To College? Check Out CampusBookRentals.com

When I started college at the University of Georgia, I was lucky enough to have the Hope Scholarship. I thought this meant my schooling would be taken care of, but I didn't take into consideration the cost of books. One book alone can cost over $100 and I've even had to buy some that were close to $300! I wish I'd known then what I now know. There is another money saving option thanks to CampusBookRentals. Instead of spending so much money purchasing books you will only use for one semester and only getting a small percentage when selling back, how about renting textbooks instead?

CampusBookRentals.com is the place to go for your textbook needs. You can save 40-90% off of those expensive bookstore prices. Plus, you get free shipping to your home and when you mail back after classes are over. The rental periods are also flexible, so if you need to keep the book for longer, you can do so! This is such a great idea and can save college students so much money.

As a mom and as a college student, I have always been on a budget, so I know how important it is to save money where you can. This is the way to save a great deal of money. Another reason we are huge fans of CampusBookRentals.com is because they partner with Operation Smile. This amazing organization funds life-changing cleft lip surgeries for children whose families could not otherwise afford them. So, know that when you rent books, you are also helping make a difference in someone's life. They have also set aside $90,000 in textbook scholarships for students, which is just awesome!

I am excited to tell you CampusBookRentals.com has a brand new program called RentBack! This new initiative allows students to rent out the textbooks they already own to other students. So, instead of selling them back to your campus bookstore and getting a ridiculously low amount of money, you can actually make 2-4x more money. This is such a great program and, if you have any books from when you were in school or if your kids have some, consider doing this instead of selling back and getting such a minute amount of money. Sadly, I've gotten less than $10 for a book I originally paid over $100 for when selling back to my campus bookstore. RentBack would have been such a better option and I highly recommend it! Here's a little more about it:

Are you going to college next semester or are any of your kids? Take a look at CampusBookRentals.com and see if they have course books that fit your needs before paying full-price!

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