Aug 09

Family Friendly Summer Activities At Dolphin Mall In Miami

Aug 09

I received a gift card to facilitate this review and provide my honest opinion of Dolphin Mall. #DolphinMallFun

Summer fun is still underway here in South Florida and with a few weeks left before school starts, you may be looking for new activities to keep your family from going stir crazy during the final stretch of vacation.

May 15

Peanut Butter Cup Banana S’mores + Indoor Campfire Craft

May 15

These ooey gooey S’mores are the perfect way to welcome Summer! This #LetsMakeSmores #CollectiveBias shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #sponsored

Despite all of the gloomy weather that has taken over South Florida lately I am still looking forward to a summer full of sunshine and outdoor fun. Hopefully by the time school lets out next month the rain clouds will have passed and we will be able to enjoy what Florida is known for, warm beautiful weather. While the days are still generally hot, in the high 90’s, we have been spending more time inside to avoid the rain, mud, and mess that greets us when we venture into the backyard. Keeping the excitement indoors, a S’mores Summer awaits us!
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Jul 29

Stylish Summer Hairstyles For Little Girls

Jul 29

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!

Jul 08

Kool Off This Summer With Kool-Aid Fruit Juice Orange Creamsicle Bars #KoolOff

Jul 08

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.

It’s hard to believe that there is only a little over a month of Summer left before the school year starts. I feel like it was just yesterday that we were rummaging through the garage in search of water guns, pool floats, and beach toys. Soon we will be packing up once again until Summer rolls back around next year. We have spent many days soaking up the sunshine and cooling off with a big glass of fruit juice in hand. A nice cold beverage is a must have when sitting by the pool or playing in the park this time of year. Florida is HOT and this Summer was no exception. The moment all the fun comes to an end will be a sad day in this house. Luckily, I found a way to soften the blow and sweeten the moment by whipping up a batch of Kool-Aid Orange Creamsicle Bars made by yours truly.
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Jun 25

Raspberry Lemonade Sherbet Punch

Jun 25

Hello Summer. How ya been? Nice to see you after all that rain you graced us with the past two weeks. Let’s take a break from the torrential downpours. Since the hurricane like weather has departed it’s time for some more sunshine. But with sunshine comes humid hot days along with the longing for something cold and refreshing. I have the perfect treat that is sure to keep you cool and quench your thirst, Raspberry Lemonade Sherbet Punch of course. Love the creaminess of sherbet? Frozen raspberries? Tired of the same ol’ pitcher of lemonade you make week after week? This EASY punch recipe is for you! It’s got tang, sparkle, and sweetness.
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Jun 07

Tackling Your Summer Skincare Woes With HSN + My 9 Essentials! #SummerSkin

Jun 07

During the Summer your typical beauty and skincare routine is almost guaranteed to change just as fast as the weather does. Here in Florida it’s warm 12 months out of the year but as June approaches the humidity pumps itself up about 10 notches. This is when my skin tends to go into panic mode. My complexion instantly turns from flawless to frightening within days and I find myself frantically looking for a miracle. The song “Summertime Sadness” now has a completely new meaning.
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Apr 29

FIFTY Fun Summer Activities For Kids!

Apr 29

It’s never too soon to start planning for Summer. It feels like Spring just arrived but in the blink of an eye the kiddos will be out of school and looking at you to entertain them! I’ve made a long list of “FIFTY Fun Summer Activities For Kids” that can help you get through the season. Grab your flip flops, lather on the sunscreen, and get ready to enjoy a Summer full of sunshine and FUN!
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Aug 29

Cool Down With Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails #SSCheers

Aug 29

The kids are back in school, the house is empty, and it’s time to kick back and enjoy a cocktail! Through the SheSpeaks blogger program, I was given the opportunity to try the Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails in three yummy flavors. These flavors includes Strawberry White Zinfandel, Blackberry Merlot, and Pear Pinot Grigio. Every time I go to the grocery store I see these convenient little pouches for sale but have never picked one up to try. That’s why I was pretty excited when selected to review these first hand. When it comes to drinking alcoholic beverages, I have become much more of a wine lover than hard liquor. But I have never drank any sort of frozen wine concoction. As soon as these arrived I stuck them in the freezer and played the waiting game.

These frozen wine cocktails take about 5 hours to freeze. Any longer, and I noticed the consistency was a little too frozen. If this happens you can let it sit out for a few minutes to thaw. I like my frozen cocktails to be less frozen and more on the slushy side, so I let mine sit for about 10 minutes. When you feel it’s ready, you just have to tear open the top of the pouch and pour into your favorite glass. If serving to guests or enjoying on our own, you can add a little fruit garnish on the side. These are great for parties or even small get together s because you don’t have to put any thought into serving a delicious fruity beverage. Everything you need comes in the little pouch, pre-measured and ready to go! Each pouch is also 10 ounces which roughly filled the whole wine glass with a tiny bit to spare. I love that they are practically a full serving size for one person. Makes it even easier for me!

The Strawberry White Zinfandel was the first flavor I tried and has become my favorite. It was cold, refreshing, and satisfied my sweet tooth. I also like that it was not too strong, preventing me from feeling sluggish. When the frozen slush starts to melt, I did notice that I the alcohol became more potent. If this happens, you can always add crushed ice to dilute it a bit. Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails are wonderful for Summer BBQ’s or upcoming holiday parties. They will not only please the typical alcohol drinker but also those who prefer a glass of wine as well.

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Disclosure: I received the product above in participation with the She Speaks Arbor Mist Blogger Campaign to share my honest opinion and experience. I am under no obligation to post a positive review on them. I will not be compensated for this review. As always, opinion are my own!

Jul 06

Influenster: Summer Beauty VoxBox 2012

Jul 06

Summer Beauty Vox Box 2012

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30
Tampax and Always Radiant Collection
Quaker Soft Baked Bar in Banana Nut Bread
Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color
Sally Hansen Nails and Cuticles Hand Creme

Based on demographics, select Influensters also received:

Clear Scalpy & Hairy Beauty Therapy ( Shampoo & Conditioner)

The Summer Beauty VoxBox came with a lot of new things I haven’t tried before. I didn’t expect this box to arrive so soon since I just received my Mom VoxBox weeks ago. I am still busy testing out all of those products! Now I have double the products to try, which is just an extra perk. This is what makes the program so unique. The more active you are, the more boxes you will qualify to receive.

While I am excited to try all of these products, the one thing that stuck out to me first was the Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color. I have seen this nail polish before in the store but never could bring myself to buy it. Magnetic Nails are HOT right now and all of the popular nail polish brands are dabbing into the trend. Within minutes of painting your nails all you have to do it place the magnet over top to get the 3D nail art that so many are raving about. The color that I was sent to try is “Polar Purple.” Influenster must know that I love purple-y polishes.

Yes, I just couldn’t resist painting one nail and giving it a try! On a side note- this stuff drys super quick. I think it’s a winner because I HATE siting around waiting for my nails to dry.

On top of the nail polish there are several other products in the box that I am interested in trying- like ALL of them! As always, reviews will be up soon.

Disclaimer: I received the products in this post compliments of Influenster for the purpose of reviewing and sharing my thoughts, however all opinions are my own.

Jul 03

Cooling Off With Water Hopscotch!

Jul 03

A few weeks ago my mom found this Aqua Blast Hopscotch at Target, along with a slip & slide. I was hoping to save this for Fourth Of July but Toodie was anxious to give it a try. I remember when I was her age, we used to draw hopscotch on the side walks with colored chalk. We never had anything fun like this! Not only does it shoot up fountains of water but every step collects a pool of water to give the perfect splash during each jump. What a fun twist to a classic game. I love finding different water activities for the outdoors during the hot and humid Summer. It’s brutal here in Florida!

The Aqua Blast Hopscotch took less than five minutes to get up and running. All it took was a simple unrolling of the mat and a quick hose attachment. The water immediately flowed through the pockets and shot out into several small shooting fountains.

Quick, painless, and refreshing fun for the warm Summer days. It seems to be a lot more fun than running through the boring old sprinklers!

After an hour of water fun, Toodie was pooped and ready for a long hot bath. Seeing her excitement from the water hopscotch has me looking forward to the slip & slide. I wasn’t sure if she would be interested in it, but this kid loves playing in water! She didn’t even want to get out of the bath tonight.. I think it is safe to say we are ready for Summer!