Young At Heart Mommy

Managing Motherhood Through Love & Laughter

Sparkle + Shine At The Children’s Place + $25 GC Giveaway #BigFashionLittlePrices

Disclosure: I was provided with a gift card to shop the newest trends at the Children’s PLACE. All opinions are my own!

It’s getting chilly out! Have you started shopping for your little one’s winter wardrobe? Last week I took a trip to The Children’s PLACE for a look at their new holiday trends and get a few things to add a little sparkle to Toodie’s closet. By some miracle we have had a lot of unexpected cooler weather here in Florida this month so I really needed to stock up on a few long sleeve t-shirts and skinny jeans. Tank tops, skorts, and sandals are gonna have to hit the back burner for a little while. Not that I am complaining. I would take crisp cold weather over sunshine any day!
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You Are Beautiful Because You’re YOU!

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

Growing up I had my fair share of insecurities and awkward moments. Until middle school I was always the tallest child in my class, had an unruly frizzy perm accompanied by the biggest bangs you could fit on a human forehead, pale skin,  huge round glasses with thick frames, crooked pinkies (which I share with my mom and daughter), and a shy personality to hide behind. Even though most of this was the norm in the 90’s it still took a lot of time for me to embrace my beauty, goofiness and all. Today I feel beautiful because I am mother and I think we can all agree each of us has a special glow inside of us.
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Leap Into Gaming With The LeapTV From LeapFrog #LeapTV #MommyParties

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Mom Select and LeapFrog.

I learned a long time ago that becoming a parent meant having to combine girl’s night in with play dates and our little ones. Five years later and it’s become more that second nature to myself and my friends who do have children. For those of them that don’t they will one day learn that “girl’s night” now means pizza, animated movies, and painting tiny nails while singing along to the Frozen soundtrack.
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Creating Magical Moments + Traditions With Hallmark Northpole

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

I am so excited to finally be able to say that Christmas is less than 2 months away! Is it obvious that I have been counting the days? As much as I love the other holidays scattered throughout the year, Christmas is IT for me. Beautiful weather, glimmering lights illuminating houses, salted hot chocolate, warm fuzzy socks, the smell of fresh pine, sleepless nights pondering Elf On The Shelf ideas, and the family traditions- what is there not to love about this holiday? Please someone tell me!
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Mini Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake + Caramelized Banana Topping

I received a promotional item from the sponsor of the Moms MeetSM program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms MeetSM blogger, I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of the product. #ChiquitaCookingLab #MMlovesChiquita
 

Have you entered the Chiquita Cooking Lab Recipe Contest yet? There are only a few more weeks to get creative in the kitchen and enter your winning recipe for the chance to win $4,000 as the Grand Prize winner! I can think of quite a few things I could do that with that extra money and I am sure you can too. Bananas have always been one of my favorite fruits and snacks. Since they are naturally sweet and delicious it isn’t very hard to work them into a recipe.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate + Caramel Cashew Clusters #AnySnackPerfect

I received compensation and information and/or free product from The Hershey Company and/or Collective Bias. All opinions expressed within are my own. #CollectiveBias #AnySnackPerfect

Since I can remember I have been an avid snacker. Graze, nibble, sample, taste, munch- you name it and it is most likely part of my snacking strategy. When I was younger I could grab a bowl of cereal and be completely content. These days picking a snack is much more complex. There’s always that constant battle between sweet or salty. So many choices yet so little time and whatever I choose has to be simple. I find it’s best to combine the two along with my favorite satisfying snacks all in one, salted cashews and peanut butter. The new Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Spreads is a delicious indulgence on it’s own but when generously coated on top of my homemade clusters a new snack is born.
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Maple Bacon Magic Bar Recipe

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The month of November is one I always look forward to. It marks the beginning of the holidays and it’s when I truly get into the spirit of the seasons. It may be hectic from start to finish but at the same time it’s packed with a ton of fun festive activities in which I enjoy. These include my birthday, Thanksgiving, my favorite sport of Black Friday shopping, and a TON of baking. Over time I have become assigned by friends and family to prepare the desserts so naturally I am always looking to bring a new to the table, literally!  This year I am using my favorite Kraft products to do so.

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Celebrating Children’s Haircare With SoCozy

Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

A couple of weeks ago on the blog I talked a little bit about my struggle with Toodie’s hair and the challenges I faced as mom who never acquired the gift of styling. Now that it’s all out in the open I might as well share a few more products that at least help me keep it looking presentable on a daily basis. After all, I am not the mom that sends her child to school with bed head or a rat’s nest which looks like it could be harboring a living creature of some sort. Today I will be introducing you to a children’s haircare line known as SoCozy. It’s So Smart, So Safe, So Easy, and So Cool. It also provides the tools to help embrace your child’s hair- curly, wavy, short, frizzy, straight, CRAZY, confused and so on.
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6 FUN Holiday Card Ideas #HolidayCardPhotos

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As the holidays slowly creep upon us there is one traditional task that is best done sooner than later- the cards. Each year festive folks all over the world create, design, and assemble the perfect holiday greeting card to represent their family. Whether it’s a family of one, two, five, or just you and your dog- a card can be a fun unique way to share your warmest of wishes with those you care about. Here are SIX Fun Holiday Card Ideas to help make yours extra special.
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Staying Hydrated With DripDrop #DrinkDripDrop

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in which I received complimentary product and compensation from SheSpeaks/DripDrop.

Did you know that dehydration affects nearly 75% of Americans?  Adults and children included. Staying hydrated is important for everyone, especially when you are active throughout the day. Whether you are taking a jog through the park, chasing your kids around the house, or recovering from a stomach bug- you need to replenish your body’s fluids. Typically a big glass of water is always a thirst quencher BUT it can be boring on its own. After all, water is just that… water. It doesn’t have to be boring though. This is where a new revolutionary product, DripDrop, changes the concept of that plain glass of H2O.
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