Summer Fun {Wordless Wednesday LINKY}

We have been outside this summer enjoying everything the warmer weather brings, which means lots of lake and pool time for us! Here are some pictures from the past few weeks - not all which were shared on Instagram. ;)
 

Babywearing Instagram Challenge {Sneak Peak} #SeptBabywearingChallenge

Being passionate about babywearing, I’m thrilled to be one of a handful of blogs hosting a fun September Babywearing Instagram Challenge! Photo challenges are a great way to connect with others through Instagram, share your passion and engage throughout the challenge. We’re thrilled to share this opportunity!
 
 

Memorial Weekend Recap {Wordless Wednesday Linky}













We were featured in the #WakeUpWithStonyfield Newsletter! :D








SweetPea's first JetSki ride, random VW bus boat thing, and playing with friends. My father fought in Vietnam and his cancer was believed to be cause by Agent Orange. Gone but Not Forgotten.
How was your weekend?


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Casetagram - Great for Father's Day {Review & Giveaway}

This is a sponsored post, written by me, on behalf of Casetagram. All opinions are 100% my own.

I have been a huge fan of Instagram since before it was available for Androids (I hadn't yet converted to iPhone when I first joined). And as soon as it became available, I downloaded it. I have been in love ever since. It is a great way to share pictures with all your social networks easily and you can edit as well.

With the growing popularity of IG (as we socialites call it), many companies are making it easier to use those beautiful pictures that you have taken time to shoot and edit. Casetagram has made it very easy to share your pictures by letting you add them to your phone case! How cool is that?



Sorry my picture does not do it justice.

I have an Otter box and although this case is no Otter box, it is an adorable way to proudly display your pictures. I take pictures constantly, so this is a huge plus for me.


Casetagram is available for the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S / 4 (which I have), iPad Mini, iPad 4 / 3, iPad 2, iPod Touch 5, iPod Touch 4, Galaxy S III, Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note II and Galaxy Note. To upload photos, you can use Facebook, Instagram or photos from your computer, too. Once photos are uploaded, you can customize your Casetagram. They even also have a free app that can be used on your mobile devices to make uploading pictures even easier.

They even have virtual gift cards and with Father's Day right around the corner, they are such a great gift idea.



Not only did Casetagram send me a case to review but they are also offering one very lucky Nanny to Mommy reader the opportunity to win one for themselves! This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE. All entries are verified.



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Instagram & Vine Blog Hop

Instagram and Vine Blog Hop

Monday Instagram Hop

Today I am co-hosting a very new blog hop for Instagram!

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Monday Instagram Hop


Happy Monday My Blogging Buddies!
I hope that you guys were able to have a nice productive week!
I know that i always wish i had one more day in the weekend to relax

Well, Today is Monday so you know what that means?
Its Monday Instagram Hop Time!!

This week I have yet another great co-host!
I would like to introduce to you guys Diana!
You can find her blog HERE
AND you can also find her on Instagram HERE

Diana has a great mommy blog. She share a lot of great pics of her kids. She shares some great product reviews as well as some great tips for those new mommies out there! So if you have a free second please feel free to go check out her blog!

So here is your chance to reach out and meet some new people! Add YOUR Instagram name below and hop around to a few other! If you find a few that you like please feel free to follow them.

This week I REQUEST (but you do not have 2 if you do not want 2! I can't/won't make you do anything that you do not want to do!!) that you go and follow me and my co-host via Instagram
After all...this is a Instagram hop!

So...Ready...Set...GO HOP! :-)
Have a marvelous Monday!!

**P.S. Looking for Co-Host for this Instagram hop! So please contact me if you are interested!**


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Finding The Perfect Gift - Treat Gifts #Giveaway

Treat Gifts Giveaway




I have the hardest time finding the perfect gift for my in-laws. They have everything and when they need something they just go out and get it.

But thanks to Treat, they now have gifts so finding that perfect gift was never this easy.

I love giving personalized photo gifts for special occasions. My husband and I both have personalized coffee mugs with pictures of SweetPea on them. My husband has his desk adorned with personalized photo frames of the family.

Treat Gifts Review and Giveaway


Thanks to Treat gifts I can now personalize each card and gift even further. And each gift includes FREE shipping.

One Nanny to Mommy reader gets the opportunity to win 3 Treat cards and 3 Personalized Treat Gift mugs. US only. All entries are verified, but the only required entry is to comment on this post letting me know your favorite card name and who you would give it to.

Good Luck!

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Although I received free products from Treat through Resourceful Mommy Media for sharing this post, the heart and soul of what is written is all my own.


Weekly Totals + #ANOWeekend Feature + My Weightloss Journey



A few things to share before I share my totals with you.
1.
Sweet Pea was Featured again on A Night Owl's Weekend Hashtag Project on Instagram.

♥ on Instagram

2.
I reached two amazing milestones in my weightloss journey last week.
Ability to wear my wedding rings again and 25 lb lost mark! That's my toddler! :)
In the second picture, I am wearing a sweater from before we even thought about having children.

♥ on Instagram————♥ on Instagram

Kroger
Updated 12/30/12



5 International Delight Singles $3
- 5 $1/1 International Delight Coffee Creamer Singles 11/11/2012 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2012)
(Or $1/1 International Delight Creamer, 24 ct Kroger eCoupon exp 12/31/2012)
- $1/1 iBotta Earning Opportunity
- $5 when spend $15 on International Delight Creamer One or Many SavingStar offer exp 12/31/12!!
(Don't forget about your 20 FREE Beechnut Steamies/Fruities Deal that also expires 12/31/12!)
= $4 or $0.80 per box or $0.03 per cup!
(Even without the iBotta offer they are $1 per 24ct so still a GREAT price!)

Kroger Milk, Select Varieties, Gallon, $3.23

2 Birds Eye Voila! Skillet Meals, Frozen, Select Varieties, 21 to 22 oz, 50% OFF $6.19
- 2 $2/1 Birds Eye Voila Product
= $2.19 or $1.10 each! :)

2 Kroger Ground Beef, Fresh, 73% Lean, Sold in a 5 lb Roll for $9.95 ea, $1.99/lb
= $19.90

Rice Krispies Value Pack 16 ct, $2.59
- $1.50 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies IP from Kellogg's Family Rewards
- $1 Rice Krispies ibotta earning opportunity
= $0.09! :)

2 Butterball Turkey Lunch Meat 3-Day Sale 33% off
- 2 $0.75/1 Butterball Fried Lunch Meat IP
= $3.32 or $1.66 each! Great price for very yummy lunch meat!

Kellogg's Pop Tarts on close out at $1.97
- $1.50/1 Kellogg's Pop Tarts 8ct from Kellogg's Family Rewards
(There was a $1 iBotta offer but I already used mine, there is a $1 off mini crisps offer as well and they were on close out also but the KFR coupon doesn't apply.)
= $0.47

2 Quaker Pop Chips $1.49
- 2 $0.50/1 Quaker Pop Chips IP (doubled)
= $0.98 or $0.49 each

Healthy Life Bread 10/$10
- $0.35/1 Healthy Product 9/30 RP (doubled)
= $0.30

4 Diet Coke 6pk 32oz bottles 3-Day Sale at $1.98
= $7.92

4 Coke 6pk 32oz bottles 3-Day Sale at $1.98
= $7.92

SubTotal = $56.32
Total Saved = $89.73 (I included iBotta and SavingStar.)
Total OOP = $47.09 (We paid in gift cards so technically it was FREE to us & minus ALL Savings)
Total Percentage Saved = 66%


We also saved 78% at Khol's on 12/29 for new boots for me and a shirt/tie set for the Hubby but used gift cards there too! ;D


We've Been Featured!

Happy Sunday, everyone!

Do you have plans to get together with family today?
I do. We are heading out to my
Father-in-Law's side of the family,
where we'll do a white elephant exchange and have
wrapping paper ball fights. Lots of fun. :)

I just wanted to do this quick blog post because, honestly?
I am just so excited. It really warms my heart.

A while back, I posted this photo of my
daughter on my Instagram
and then I was asked if it could be
featured on planetearthbeauty's page.
{View my original photo on Instagram}





A few weeks ago my daughter's photo was featured in
A Night Owl's
Weekend Hashtag Project

and the prompt was cozy. ;)
{View my original photo on Instagram}


Featured on A Night Owl's Instagram Blog Hop



Then YESTERDAY my daughter's picture was featured on
Tutus By Gayle's Facebook page.
She is the one who made the
adorable outfit my daughter is wearing.
And when I saw her profile picture,
it just made me smile.
So I decided to share and brag a little bit. :)


She was saying cheese in this picture and
honestly didn't want to bother with pictures. LOL


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Okay done being a braggy parent but I'm proud of my sweet pea.

Have a great day! Happy Holidays! :)

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