Young At Heart Mommy

Managing Motherhood Through Love & Laughter

A Tasty Way To Get Your Grains With #SuddenlyGrainSalad Mixes

Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.

Are you looking to get more whole grains into your diet but haven’t got a clue how to make them tasty, appetizing, or desirable for your family? I know the feeling. My child is the pickiest of the picky and it can be a challenge to get her to try something new. I was the same way at her age and still am to this day! If I can’t pronounce it I may give a puzzled look of apprehension before taking a bite. That is until I tried the new Suddenly Grain Salad varieties. I have never had a grain salad before so the idea was intriguing and once I found out there are at least 27g of whole grains per serving I was eager to try.
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Breakfast Made Easy With Nature Valley™ Bistro Cups #BistroCups

Have you ever walked out the door and totally forgot to eat breakfast? I do it all the time, more often than not and it makes me feel really crummy by noon. Some days I don’t even bother eating in the morning because it takes to much time to prepare something. With breakfast being a very important meal it’s more than necessary to find some way to get it in before the day begins. When I learned about the new Nature Valley™ Bistro Cups Oatmeal I was more than excited to give them a try. What better way to start the morning than with a warm cup of oatmeal using your trusty Keurig® brewing system! After all, it’s one of my favorite kitchen gadgets and it gets a ton of love on regular basis.
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Feu de L’eau: Luxurious Handmade Candles In Summer Scents

Disclosure: All photos belong to Feu de L’eau but opinions here are my own!

Regardless of what season it is I love to surround myself with scents that make me feel happy. Scent is a powerful thing and it amazes me how it can change my mood within minutes. This is why I have several candles in my own, floating around in different rooms with various but similar scents lit throughout the day.
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A Breakfast Boost With Cheerios Protein + Chex Gluten Free Oatmeal #BigGBreakfast

Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.

Are you looking to get back into the swing of things before school starts? During the Summer we sometimes stray away from our usual healthy eating habits. This includes missing one of the most important meals of the day, breakfast. It’s easy to get caught up in Summer fun and run out the door forgetting to eat or grab a snack to go. Take advantage of these last few weeks of Summer by kicking off a smarter eating routine for you and your family. Let General Mills and Big G cereals help with two of their new tasty breakfast options – Cheerios Protein and Chex Gluten Free Oatmeal!
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Back To School Safety With Master Lock #MasterBackToSchool

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Global Influence.

As parents many of us have already started with back to school preparations whether it’s buying supplies or picking out uniforms. Keeping your child’s belongings safe is just as important as making sure they are prepared for the new school year. When surveyed nearly half of parents have admitted that their child has had an item stolen from them at school, cell phones being the most valuable. Since students would rather keep their things safe and on them at all times they opt out of using lockers even though they provide convenience. These days it’s vital that our children feel confident that their belonging are protected because the majority are carrying around expensive devices like laptops, cell phones, ipads, and even mp3 players.
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The Publix® “Love to Shop Here, Love to Save Here” Event #LoveToGrillHere

Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.

The end of Summer is quickly approaching, EEEKKK!  That means it’s time to start preparing for back to school while also making the most of these last few weeks of relaxation. There is so much to do and so little time to get everything done. Now more than ever I have been looking for quick and easy meal ideas to get us through these busy weeks leading up to the first day of school. This week I headed to Publix® to  check out the “Love to Shop Here, Love to Save Here” event running through the first week of August. It was time to stock up & save on my family’s favorites.
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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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Mystery Chocolate Box Review

Disclosure: I was provided with a Mystery Chocolate Box in exchange for an honest review.

Over the past few years there has been a boost in the popularity of monthly subscription boxes. I have seen boxes for woman, men, children, geeks, craftistas, and even pets. I was recently given the opportunity to learn more about a new and very sweet way to sample chocolate from the comfort of your home each month. The Mystery Chocolate Box is like many of the other subscription programs in which you pay a fee each month and receive a box of goodies in return.
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Mid-Week Movie Night With Chex Mix Popped #ChexMixPopped #spon

Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.

Do you ever have a hard time choosing between two of your favorite snacks? I do! Popcorn, cheese crisps, pretzels, sweet, salty- I can never decide what will satisfy my cravings. Now you can have the best of both worlds with a bursting combination of flavors. The new Chex Mix Popped is part Chex Mix and part popcorn. It’s available in two different flavors and both are totally delicious, not to mention addicting. Depending on what will make your taste buds tingle, White Cheddar and Sweet & Salty both have a flavor twist. I can’t imagine anything better than having a mixture of my favorite yummy snacks all in one bag. Each bite ends up being a surprise!
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