Young At Heart Mommy

Managing Motherhood Through Love & Laughter

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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Stylish Summer Hairstyles For Little Girls

Summer is still in full swing and the heat is definitely not letting up here in Florida. Along with picking out suitable clothing for the season, I always take extra time when it comes to making sure my little one’s hair is tamed! Being the mom of a little girl isn’t a cake walk. Every night we have to wash, condition, spray, comb, and style. If these steps aren’t taken I could easily mistake my daughter for a mangy lion that has never met a hairbrush. Summer doesn’t make hairstyling much easier. It’s hot, sticky, humid, and the frizz monster is always lurking around the corner. This is why it’s so important to have a variety of cute yet manageable hairstyles for the Summer time. I’ve become a pro at the ballerina bun and cinnamon roll pigtails!

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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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Dont Wait For The Truck: Cool Off This Summer With An #IceCreamRun!

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

Am I the only one that thinks this Summer went by way too fast? Seriously, what the heck happened to the last couple of months! I think I am going to blame it on the heat and humidity, seems like a valid argument. It’s so hard to focus on anything else when it’s hot as the Sahara desert here. Every time I pick the munchkin up from school she is sweaty, sticky, and craving something cold. We learned a long time ago that waiting around for the ice cream truck to make an appearance in our neighborhood could take days, weeks, maybe even months. It’s like a magical unicorn. You know it exists but you never see it. “Ain’t nobody got time for that!” We would rather make an ice cream run around the corner to our local Walgreens
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5 Stress Free Back To School Shopping Tips!

This is the first year that I will be participating in full blown back to school shopping and honestly it kind of excites me. I know other parents are reading this and thinking, “Are you OUT of your mind, it’s horrible!” Toodie is entering Kindergarten in a few weeks and I don’t know whether I should be excited for her or frightened because my little girl is growing faster than I ever imagined. When I was little I loved the idea of back to school shopping because it meant new clothes, supplies, and a cool backpack. Toodie has started to get excited also and has been active in picking out what she will need for her big day and new year!
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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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Sweet + Salty Maple Bacon Toffee Bark

You can find bacon in over a thousand recipes, from your grandmother’s homemade Split Pea Soup to Smoked Macaroni & Cheese. They’re all delicious. But after many weeks of searching for baking inspiration I came to the conclusion that there just aren’t enough desserts featuring this decadent ingredient. By now you should know that based on my other recipes I have an infatuation with anything sweet and salty. My latest creation, Maple Bacon Toffee Bark,  combines crisp salty bacon, sweet toffee, and rich caramel. Add a hint of sea salt and your taste buds will be sent in overload with the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory.
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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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