Young At Heart Mommy

Managing Motherhood Through Love & Laughter

Back To School With Kidecals Durable Labels + Mega Set GIVEAWAY!

Disclosure: I received custom Kidecals in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I took a deep breath this morning and accepted that my not so little Toodie is in Kindergarten. The past month has been filled with back to school shopping, a new hair cut, picking out uniforms, and making sure she was prepared for her big first day. I also knew we had to have a generous supply of durable labels personalized with her name. I learned this two years ago when Toodie started attending day care and then VPK. If you don’t want it lost, used by someone else, or taken home by another student- LABEL IT! I couldn’t tell you the exact number of jackets we went through the first year and it’s 100% my fault because I wasn’t in with the “label crowd.” Take my word for it, labeling your child’s things will make your life much easier.
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The BEST Kids’ Birthday Party Giveaway!

I have received these products for free to review. The opinions expressed are honest and provided without monetary compensation. 
Who has a child with an upcoming birthday? Perhaps a back-to-school or Fall party? To celebrate Huppie Mama‘s 1,000th blog post, she has put together the BEST Kids’ Birthday Party Giveaway, with over $250 worth of snacks, drinks, and activities! One lucky reader will win the entire bundle. Let’s celebrate!

Celebrate National Lemonade Day At Red Robin + $25 GC Giveaway

Disclosure: The Red Robin gift card, information, and additional gift card have been provided by Red Robin.

Alert your taste buds and get ready for a refreshing treat to close out the Summer! On August 20th participating Red Robin locations will be turning lemons into Freckled Lemonade to celebrate National Lemonade Day  and give back to the community. Restaurants will host lemonade stands serving Freckled Lemonade samples to guests while collecting donations to support Red Robin’s national charity partner, the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Guests who donate $5 or more will receive a yellow bracelet to show their support. As a mother I am always more than willing to support an organization that raises funds for children with illnesses. Parent or not, I think we all have a soft spot in our heart for a child in need.
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DialⓇ Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash Review + Giveaway #GetNoticed

Disclosure:  The Dial® Brand provided me with a sample of the Dial® Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

In the morning I look forward to my long hot (uninterrupted) shower before I have to get the munchkin up. When you become a parent you start to appreciate the very few times you get to be alone. I feel like I can get lost in their sometimes due to relaxation, that is until I hear “MOMMY, where are you!?”All good things must come to an end but before they do I have a few moments to drift away to a far away island where the waves hit the shore and my strawberry daiquiri never runs out. How do I get to a place of such bliss from the comfort of my bathroom? The tropical scent of my new DialⓇ Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash does it every time.
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Febreze #NoseBlind Challenge + Prize Pack/Amex GC GIVEAWAY!

This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Febreze. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.
Did you know that human beings can distinguish between over 10,000 different smells? Smell is a very important sense when it comes to enjoying the aromas around us and also those that aren’t very pleasent. If you watch television you may have noticed the humorous Febreze commercials featuring their #NoseBlind challenges. What does it mean when one becomes Nose Blind? It’s the gradual acclimation to the smells of one’s home, car, or belongings, in which the affected does not notice them (even though their guests do). In case you are wondering, yes this is 100% possible. This week I had the opportunity to take the test myself along with a few girlfriends during a movie night.

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A Multi-Tasking Mommy’s Secret Energy Boost With 5-Hour ENERGY® Shots #ThisIsMySecret

People ask me all the time, “How the heck do you it all?” The truth is I don’t really know. At times I amaze myself with my superwoman capabilities. Fairy dust? Clicking my heels together? Enchanted cape? I assure you it’s much more simple than that. Try a magical potion I like to call 5-hour ENERGY® shots. Multi tasking has always been part of my nature and since becoming a mother I have mastered it without even trying.   While the Summer is here and it’s typically time to kick back and relax, I still have everyday commitments to keep up with. In addition to keeping my little one busy and entertained I still have work, school, and blogging to do. There aren’t enough hours in the day and I am lucky if I get a cat nap in between all of these activities! Tired may be an understatement but I will fill you in on a little secret that keeps this machine well oiled and running
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Walgreens + AXE Team Up For An X-Men Movie Ticket GIVEAWAY!

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Global Influence.

I have always considered myself a movie buff but a junkie would probably be more of a precise description. I adore going to the movies. Whether it’s horror, comedy, or action I am no stranger to the movie theater around the corner. Over the years my taste in movies has changed drastically. What was once a love for the cheesy romantic stories has now developed into a passion for super heroes. Around the 90’s, the elementary school days, I used to spend my afternoons watching the X-Men television series. I was mesmerized by the heroes, villains, mutants, and the unbelievably cool powers they possesed. To this day I am still a fan of Wolverine and Jean Grey. I don’t know if it’s their rather interesting romantic relationship or that they both have a mysterious dark side. Something has always drawn me to them both!
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No Sort? No Problem With Purex No Sort For Colors Laundry Detergent + GIVEAWAY

To do this day laundry remains one of the most monotonous and not so popular household chores. Don’t get me wrong, there are many other things that I enjoy doing less around here. These include dusting, cleaning out globs of hair from the drain, and scrubbing dog vomit out of the living room carpet. I suppose it really could be worse. I used to actually take pleasure in doing laundry when I could get by with one load a week. Since I became a mommy this number changed drastically and that one load increased to 3 or 4 for the past 5 years. 
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Simple Solutions For Busy Parents + #WIN A Keurig Special Edition Brewer! #JustBrewIt

I participated in this sponsored campaign on behalf of One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own.

Depresso(n): the moment of sadness when you realize there is no more coffee in your cup.

I never considered myself a coffee drinker until I became a mother. I didn’t like the taste, was clueless about creamers, and had no clue how to use a coffee pot. It’s safe to say that many things change the moment you become a parent; lack of energy is at the top of that long list.  My ability to function without caffeine has become more apparent and that convenient Keurig brewer in my kitchen gets more love than any other appliance. Five years later and coffee is practically running through my veins at any given hour of the day. It’s a good thing because I always have a million things going on and there are never enough hours to get them all done. Even on the busiest of days the Keurig Special Edition brewer makes it a cinch to brew a nice cuppa’ coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or cider in under one minute. It only takes a touch of a button and shortly after you are presented with a cup of happiness. Oh, how I love thee!
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