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Find the Right Size & Style at Sears

July 1, 2013 by Sandra 2 Comments

Sponsored post by the Niche Mommy Network & Conference. #MoreAtSears

Since I’ve started investing in conferences to grow my online business, I’ve found myself shopping more.

A lot more.

Why? Well, because I want to look professional and feel good about what I’m wearing when I’m meeting new people. I also want to make a good impression with the sponsors that I’m hoping to work with after the conference is over.

As a mom of five kids, I don’t have tons of time to spend shopping in store. Going along with that thought, I’m not exactly a fashionista, either. I’ll be the first to admit that. 😉

When I find something in my size that I can feel good in, I’m excited! And I’m thankful to be able to add a new dress, blazer, shirt, etc… to my slowly growing wardrobe of clothes that I actually like to wear.

But…
One of the most discouraging feelings is finding something you love in the store, only to realize someone else bought the last one in your size.

Thankfully, Sears has expanded its website, and it’s now way larger than the stores. Sears.com carries more sizes and colors than you’d find at your local Sears. And I love that if you need a certain item in just a few days, there’s no worry. You can buy that item online and schedule an in store pickup. Sears guarantees to have your item ready in 5 minutes or less, or you’ll get a $5 in store coupon.

In addition to having more colors and sizes on the website, Sears carries more brands and styles than they do in the store! The Sears website is now offering brands you’d never think you’d find on Sears.com.

New Arrivals
Besides being able to find more sizes, styles, and brands on the Sears site, you can also check out the latest new arrivals at Sears in anything from baby gear to home decor. It’s all right on the website — those and millions of other items are absolutely at your fingertips.

What’s your favorite category to shop for online? Did you know there was an option to shop online at Sears (for a outfit in your size) and pick it up in the store?

Beauty Review: imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails (pretty nails for moms)

July 1, 2013 by Sandra 9 Comments

Thanks to Influenster for the imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway nails. I think this is a fabulous product for moms.

It’s been long time since I’ve worn press-on nails, and I don’t remember having a good experience.

Actually, I was probably a teenager the last time I wore press-ons, so when Influenster sent these nails to me, I wasn’t really excited about trying them.

The BEST Press-On Nails Ever
However, I now have a completely different view of press-ons after trying out the imPress Press-on Manicure by Broadway nails. I honestly can’t say enough good things about these nails. Maybe it’s because as a mom, they’re an easy solution to pretty nails for me. I actually applied the nails while holding Elisabeth, my 18 month old daughter, and it was easy.

Here’s a Before & After picture of my nails:

Here’s what my nails looked like 3 days after I first applied the imPress manicure:

After 3 days, there was some visibly apparent chipping but, overall, not too bad.

Here are 8 Reasons why I Love imPress Press-on nails:

They’re easy to apply and the whole process takes less than 10 minutes. I also like that you don’t need any help with application, even though, my 4 and 6 year old sons were ready to help mommy at any given second. 😉

It’s a cinch to remove them.

They don’t leave your natural nails damaged or gritty after taking them off.

They’re the perfect length.

It’s not burdensome to put my contact lenses in and out when I wear these nails.

It’s painless to type on a keypad/keyboard with imPress nails. This is a must-have feature of any manicure, right?

They come in many different styles and colors.

It may be hard to tell from the pictures in this post, but these nails actually blended in exceptionally well with my natural nails.

When was the last time you wore press-on nails? As a mom, what’s your favorite quick and easy tip to pretty nails.

Memories: My Unforgettable Diaper Experiences with Baby #5 (and a Giveaway!)

June 22, 2013 by Sandra 35 Comments

This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Bloggers Connect and Huggies®. Babies R’ Us has provided me with a $50 gift card to supply to one reader for a giveaway. I have been financially compensated to provide my opinion and review of the products. Even though I received compensation for this post, I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on the products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Guidelines, 16 C.F.R Part 255.

Having five children has certainly made my family susceptible to unforgettable experiences when it comes to diapers.

If you have children, I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. It’s the worst when those experiences happen in public and your diaper bag isn’t in arms reach. Or worse, if you’ve forgotten the diaper bag at home and have to clean baby up and wrap her in a blanket. 😉

Unforgettable Diaper Experiences
All of my kids have had their fair share of diaper ‘moments,’ but I think, for our family, the diaper moments that we became familiar with when it came to our fifth baby completely beat out all the rest. Thankfully, most of the time, her ~~explosions~~ diaper ‘moments’ happened either in her high chair or her swing — at home.

I don’t know what it is about babies, but somehow, when they fill their diaper, it literally defies gravity, goes UP, and comes out the backend of their diaper and, well, creates a big mess that mommy or daddy has to change. It doesn’t stop there, though, because then you have to wash baby’s clothes and clean up the area where the incident occurred.

Solution to Our Problem
As you can imagine, when these types of humorous diaper ‘moments’ keep happening, you have to search for a diaper that’s going to make a difference and work for your family, so that gravity-defying moments like the ones I mentioned happen less frequently or not at all. One diaper that we literally bought by the case because it offers great long-lasting protection that we can count on is Huggies Snug & Dry.

Huggies Snug & Dry offers these benefits so that you can focus more on your baby and less on the mess:

New SureFit* design with up to 12 hours of leakage protection

SnugFit* waistband for an all-around fit

A ‘closer-to-body’ fit to move with baby’s twists and turns

A Softer outer cover (Love this!)

And now for the GIVEAWAY!
ONE very excited reader will win a $50 Babies R Us gift card to buy their own Huggies Snug & Dry diapers! 🙂

How to enter the giveaway
Simply enter this giveaway using the Rafflecopter below. I’ve included options for extra entries, too!

This giveaway will run from June 22nd – June 25th at 12:00am. The giveaway is open to US Residents only, ages 18 years old and above. The winner will be randomly chosen. I will promptly send the winner an email notifying them that they’ve won, and the winner must respond within 48hrs. of the giveaway’s end, otherwise I will have to draw a new winner.

Enter below!
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What’s the most memorable or funny adventure you’ve experienced with your baby? Why is being “snug and fit” for better protection important to your family?

Easy Sandwich Recipe: BLT, Mushrooms, and Avocado (and enter to win the ULTIMATE Sandwich Kit! 3 winners)

June 18, 2013 by Sandra 30 Comments

A special thanks to Good Cook for the great Ultimate Sandwich Kit that I received to share with my readers
and facilitate a giveaway for them.

Today I’m sharing a recipe for a BLT sandwich — with a twist.

This super easy sandwich recipe is a BLT made with cooked baby bella mushrooms and instead of mayo, I use an avocado spread. This sandwich is perfect for lunch or dinner, and it’s a real ‘Dad’ and/or ‘Husband’ pleaser. 🙂

It’s manly and delicious…everything guys are looking for in a sandwich, right?

Why Mushrooms?
Well, my husband is a huge fan of mushrooms, because they’re healthy and can be used in so many different recipes. When I was talking to him about creating a sandwich recipe that dads would love, he naturally thought baby bella mushrooms would go well in a BLT, so we gave the mushrooms a try and ended up with great results.

Here’s the recipe for a Whole Wheat BLT with Mushrooms and Avocado spread:

Whole Wheat BLT, Mushroom, & Avocado Sandwich

Ingredients

1 teaspoon grapeseed oil (could substitute another oil for the grapeseed oil)
baby bella mushrooms, sliced
avocado
whole wheat sandwich bread
bacon, cooked (*pre-cook the bacon ahead of time or cook while the mushrooms cook in a separate pan)
romaine lettuce slices
tomato, sliced
sea salt
pepper

Instructions

In a pan, heat the grapeseed oil over medium heat, then add the sliced baby bella mushrooms. Cook mushrooms all the way through, stirring as needed.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado and add a pinch of sea salt and pepper, then stir.
Toast the whole wheat bread in a toaster or the oven, then lay the bread slices on the surface where you'll assemble the sandwiches.
Spread the mashed avocado on both sides of the toasted bread.
Layer the ingredients on the sandwich - bacon, lettuce, tomato, mushrooms.
Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and pepper on the sandwich before putting both ends of the bread together.
Repeat the process to make additional sandwiches.

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Here’s what the inside of this manly ‘dad’wich looks like:

My #1 TIP for Creating a GREAT Sandwich
The best tip I can offer for creating a great sandwich is this:

Don’t be afraid to ~~get a little crazy~~ experiment when you have an idea for a sandwich.

Great sandwiches come from simply experimenting with different ingredients and finding what tastes delicious to you and your family.

And now for the GIVEAWAY!

THREE very excited readers will win their very own Good Cook Sandwich Kits! These aren’t just any sandwich kits, either. They’re the Ultimate Sandwich Kit, including everything pictured here:

Here’s what my Good Cook Ultimate Sandwich Kit looks like:

How to enter the giveaway
Simply enter this giveaway using the Rafflecopter below. I’ve included options for extra entries, too!

This giveaway will run from June 18th – June 30th at 12:00am. The giveaway is open to US Residents only, ages 18 years old and above. The winners will be randomly chosen. I will promptly send the winners an email notifying them that they’ve won, and the winners must respond within 48hrs. of the giveaway’s end, otherwise I will have to draw a new winner(s).

Enter below!
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