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  • Sunscreen & the Product That Saved My Sanity

    Sunscreen & the Product That Saved My Sanity

    I love summer! I love it a lot. I love the weather, the sunshine, the more relaxed schedule. But, one thing I do NOT love about summer is the constant sunscreen struggle with my kids. It’s such a time-consuming and frustrating, but necessary part of our day. The kids squirm and complain when I apply their sunscreen, but don’t do a great job getting full coverage when they do it themselves. So when I saw this product, called Solar Buddies, I ordered it right away. I am here to say that this product has been fantastic for us this summer! You can find it here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2yXGOuU

    Basically, it is a container with a roller and sponge at one end. You screw open the container, put in the sunscreen of your choice, close it up and let the kids get to work. As they roll it over their skin, the sponge helps to smooth it out. They don’t have to squirt any sunscreen out of a bottle which usually ends up in a big mess and the Solar Buddies size is perfect for little hands. I did find that we would have to rub the sunscreen in afterwards with our hands sometimes, but this is so much easier for my kids to use!

    As with most products for kids, it works best with supervision. They still need help with their backs for example, but I have to say this has made putting on sunscreen easier and more fun for my kids. It’s a win-win!

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  • Easy Summer Rosé Spritzer Recipe

    Easy Summer Rosé Spritzer Recipe

    We are certainly enjoying these late summer evenings. Sitting by the fire, the girls doing cartwheels in the yard, I feel pretty lucky right now. I want to take a mental picture of this moment to look back on when we are in the deep part of winter. The actual pictures I took? My cocktail of course. (Thankfully I have thousands of pictures of my girls.)

    This night I made a Summer Rosé Spritzer. If you like Rosé or flavored seltzer water, or just prefer a drink that is not too sweet, then this is the cocktail for you! Bubbly and refreshing, it’s a perfect drink to sit back and relax with all summer long.

    Summer Rosé Spritzer Recipe – makes 2 servings

    • 6 oz. of your favorite Rosé – I used one can of Simpler Wines Rosé from Trader Joes. I love that the cans offer me a perfect portion.
    • 1 can of your favorite flavored seltzer water. I used a berry flavor.
    • 3 oz. Royal Rose Organic Simple Syrup or any simple syrup you have on hand. Choose a flavor that will complement the seltzer flavor you chose.
    • Optional: Fruit of your choice

    This is such an easy recipe. If you are using fruit, I used strawberries, chop and add them to the bottom of two glasses. Muddle/mash the fruit in the bottom of the glass. Next, fill the glass roughly 1/2 to 2/3 full with ice. Pour 3 oz. of the Rosé, half the can of seltzer water and 1.5 oz of simple syrup into each glass. Stir gently with a spoon and enjoy!

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  • SUMMER CAUSEBOX UNBOXING

    SUMMER CAUSEBOX UNBOXING

    Well, it’s here – the Summer Causebox! I was so excited to get my Summer Causebox and unwrap all the goodies because I loved the Spring box so much, I just knew this one would be a home run. And boy is it. I am in love with all the products this season has to offer. Let’s take a look at what I received! (P.S. – this makes a perfect gift for someone special!)

    Summer 2019 Cause Box

    There is seriously so much goodness in this box. Just the Caftan and Straw Tote alone would easily add up to $50*, but you get so much more!

    * If you purchase the monthly subscription the price is $54.95 per box, if you decide on an annual subscription you save $5 making each box only $49.95 and you get to customize some of the items.

    • Reduce Insulated Wine Tumbler – Perfect for outdoor parties
    • Island Aloe Gel – Instant healing for sun-kissed skin (or sunburned)
    • Straw Tote Bag – Fun summer accessory.
    • Wet Swim Pouch – Definitely bringing this on my upcoming vacation.
    • Banded Scrunchies – Everything comes back in style including scrunchies!
    • All Good Sunscreen – Reef Friendly!

    Not pictured:

    • Caftan Coverup
    • 5 x 7 Art Print

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  • Unicorn Sprinkler – Because Summer is More Fun with Unicorns

    Unicorn Sprinkler – Because Summer is More Fun with Unicorns

    You guys – Target has this 6 foot Unicorn sprinkler on sale for $45 dollars this week! Do you need a 6 foot Unicorn sprinkler? No, probably not. But will you the hit of the neighborhood, and parent of the year, by getting a 6 foot Unicorn sprinkler. Yes.

    Right now, this sprinkler is $45 and if you add another qualifying toy or game to spend $50 you will get a $10 Target Gift Card! Seems like a no-brainer.

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