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Archives for August 2013

Staying Fresh with Gold Bond No Mess Powder Spray

August 30, 2013 By Brian Leave a Comment

Staying Fresh with Gold Bond No Mess Powder Spray

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Gold Bond. I received product samples and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.”   One thing that Beth loves about me is that I put off a lot of heat.  She tends to get very cold … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Beauty, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Life Tagged With: health, review

Perfecter Fusion Styler

August 29, 2013 By Beth 3 Comments

Perfecter Fusion Styler

We are excited to feature a sponsored review of the Perfecter Fusion Styler. Details ... The Perfecter Fusion Styler is a heated round brush used to add volume, body, shine and create smooth, frizz free hair for all textures and lengths. Created by Maria McCool, a national … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Beauty, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Life Tagged With: beauty, hair, kids, review

Udi’s Gluten-Free and On-the-Go

August 27, 2013 By Beth Leave a Comment

Udi’s Gluten-Free and On-the-Go

We love to work with brands such as Udi's Gluten-Free products on sponsored reviews as we ended our summer travel season! We were sent an amazing sampling of Udi's Gluten-Free products that included bread, granola, cookies, granola bars, muffins, and chips. Whew! I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotional, Reviews, Simply Food Tagged With: food, gluten-free, review

Back to School for the Girls

August 25, 2013 By Beth 2 Comments

Back to School for the Girls

Grace and Sophie started back to school back on August 21st. Grace was so excited for being in the big sister role to Sophie. Grace is heading to 2nd Grade and Sophie is heading to Kindergarten. Grace just turned 7 years old and is so excited to be reading more at school. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: back to school, family, kids, school

Dancing Our Way to Better Health

August 24, 2013 By Brian 4 Comments

Dancing Our Way to Better Health

It's getting to be that time of year.  In the springtime, many people are very concerned about getting their bodies into shape for swimsuit season.  During the summer, however, calories don't count, right?  The problem is that those vacation calories really seem to add up. Now … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Beauty, Simply Life Tagged With: exercise, health, xbox

Discovering Central Florida Attractions

August 23, 2013 By Brian Leave a Comment

Discovering Central Florida Attractions

Thanks to FloridaTix for collaborating with us on this post about Central Florida attractions.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.   When I think of visiting Florida, I pretty much think of Disney World and the Keys.  I know there are other beaches in the Panhandle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Travel, SimplyTravel Tagged With: Flordia, travel

They are 6, 5, and 4

August 23, 2013 By Beth Leave a Comment

They are 6, 5, and 4

For 34 days each year, our kids ages line up. I have learned that telling someone that you have a 3, 2, and 1 year old gets the same reaction as telling someone that you have a 6, 5, and 4 year old. Taking pictures of three kids is near impossible but I am happy to share a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: birthdays, kids

Make a Statement with an Adelina Madelina Diaper Bag

August 22, 2013 By Beth 103 Comments

Make a Statement with an Adelina Madelina Diaper Bag

We are excited to feature a sponsored review of an Adelina Madelina diaper bag thanks to our new baby contributor! Details ... It's a Breeze Backpack in Storm Cloud/Lime Motherhood is made easy using this versatile bag with both backpack and shoulder carrying options … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Family Tagged With: baby, diaper bag, mom-to-be, review

Brew Over Ice with K-Cup® Packs

August 21, 2013 By Beth 104 Comments

Brew Over Ice with K-Cup® Packs

We are excited to work with Brew Over Ice on a sponsored review of Brew Over Ice K-cups! Do you love your Keurig? We love our Keurig and I love opportunities to try new K-cups in our Keurig. Yes, I know the Keurig was a gift to Brian but I love it more than he does I think! We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotional, Reviews, Simply Food Tagged With: beverages, review

Running into Back to School Season with Reebok

August 19, 2013 By Beth 2 Comments

Running into Back to School Season with Reebok

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Reebok. I received a Famous Footwear gift card to purchase a pair of Reebok shoes to facilitate my review and to thank me for participating. Back to school season is here! The kids are looking for book bags, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Life Tagged With: exercise, fitness, review, shoes

Answers at Walgreens: Pain Relief

August 12, 2013 By Beth 2 Comments

Answers at Walgreens: Pain Relief

As part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®, I chatted with a pharmacist on Answers at Walgreens  for a pain relief medication recommendation and shopped at our local Walgreens store. When asked about an on-going pain issue, my first thought was the occasional migraines I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Beauty, Promotional, Simply Life Tagged With: health, shopping

Weekend BBQ Chicken with Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar #HeinzVinegar

August 11, 2013 By Beth 4 Comments

Weekend BBQ Chicken with Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar #HeinzVinegar

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Heinz Vinegar. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and as a thank you for participating. Did you know that vinegar translated literally from French means "sour wine"?  That makes sense … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotional, Recipes, Simply Food Tagged With: food, grilling, recipe

Hodgson Mill Greek Pasta Salad

August 8, 2013 By Beth 109 Comments

Hodgson Mill Greek Pasta Salad

Thanks to Hodgson Mill for making this Greek pasta salad post possible.  I was provided with product samples and am using this post as a contest entry.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love pasta salad!  It is such a great foil for so many flavors.  I grew up in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotional, Recipes, Reviews, Simply Food Tagged With: pasta salad, recipe, review, Summer

Keeping Kids Healthy During the Summer #healthykids

August 8, 2013 By Beth

Keeping Kids Healthy During the Summer #healthykids

With three little ones running around, our summer has been incredibly busy!  Frankly, I'm looking forward to the first day of school in a couple of weeks here.  During these hot summer days, though, it's easy to let the kids just lay around and it's even easier to cop out on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: health, kids, play

History is Fun at Jamestown and Yorktown

August 7, 2013 By Brian 2 Comments

History is Fun at Jamestown and Yorktown

Thanks to Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center for making this post possible.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.   Here in Virginia, we are so close to a great number of historic sites.  If you are ever planning a trip here, you want to be sure to visit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Travel, SimplyTravel, Travel, US Tagged With: jamestown, travel, Virginia, williamsburg, yorktown

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