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Although school is back in session in our neck of the woods, summer is still in full effect for others! And Thunder Bay press wants you to have some fun stuff to do on those long road trips!

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One of our favorite summer past times to beat the heat is to go to the movies. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, hit theaters July 13, 2018. It's definitely a great idea for a hot summer day thing-to-do indoors. In collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation, Entenmann’s® is launching a frightfully fun promotion to celebrate the theatrical release of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation!


From May 28, 2018 to August 3, 2018, fans will receive $5.00 off a movie ticket to see the film with the purchase of three five-count specially marked Entenmann’s® Little Bites® or eight-count specially marked Entenmann’s® Donuts. So now you can have delicious snacks on hand that will add up to saving money on a movie ticket. Entenmann’s® Little Bites® are the perfect pre-portioned pouches of delicious baked snacks made with real ingredients like blueberries, strawberries, and banana. They are an all time snacking favorite in our house!

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I like to keep fun stuff around to help my kiddos stay school ready and avoid the summer slide. That why I love having Play Smart activity books around.


Play Smart activity books have been raking in the awards! Early Learning 2+, Early Learning 3+, and School Skills 4+ have been given Family Choice Awards and Early Learning 3+ also won a National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA). "It's a great combination of learning and having fun. This is a fun activity book filled with puzzles, games, and art projects. We especially like the design and the colorful stickers that make the book engaging for early learning. And now Play Smart workbooks is growing! Play Smart Picture Puzzlers (6 new titles) are packed with 64 themed fun-first, adorably illustrated activities, a wipe-clean game board, and more than 80 colorful stickers—value priced at $6.99! Age ranges include 2+, 3+, or 4+.

I am so excited to get the opportunity to share this giveaway with you! I recently had the opportunity to receive a Xtava Infrared Straightener. I have had the same straightener now for over 10 years. It doesn't work very well at all anymore and although I was considering buying a new one, I just hadn't found what I was looking for in at a comfortable price point.

The xtava Pro Satin Infrared flat iron for hair leaves hair shiny and smooth with its 2 inch wide ceramic tourmaline floating plates, 10 temperature settings, universal dual voltage, 60 minute auto shut off function and heat resistant travel hair case. It is a ceramic flat iron with digital display where you can choose from 10 temperature settings on an LCD digital display, ranging from 265 F - 445 F when hair straightening. Not sure which temperature is right for you? Start between 265 F - 300 F for delicate or fine hair types, 300 F - 380 F for normal hair, and 380 F - 445 F for thick or coarse hair types.

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I have been seriously trying to change up my style for the past year now. It's a slow progress because I'm super picky. I like quality products, but only want to spend the money if absolutely love them and they fit what I'm looking for perfectly.

This spring and summer I have been dedicating to putting more color in more wardrobe. It's just one of those things that I didn't realize was happening until I looked into my closet and realized it was all fall colors, mostly black. 

Happy National Donut Day! I honestly didn't know this was even think, but I know my family doesn't mind celebrating it! In honor of National Donut Day, I thought would share a roundup of all the fun stuff you can find on Amazon that is donut themed!

If you haven't heard of LUVABUB, they are a children's backpacks and accessories brand Launched in 2016. Luvabub strives to create beautiful, high-quality products that both kids and parents love. They also believe that by making great products that are adorably cute and are also durable, environmentally friendly, safe and easy to care for, that they are making the world a happier place. With summer right on the horizon, their cute little backpacks make days at the beach or out exploring that much brighter.

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This giveaway is sponsored by Clubs of America.

I am so excited to Clubs of America for this fun giveaway! To give you a little background of who Clubs of America is, they are a family owned business that has been together for over 24 years. They offer monthly memberships in - craft beer, international wine, fresh flowers, premium cigars, fresh fruit, high quality coffee, hand-dipped chocolate, and Chicago deep dish pizza. Their best sellers are the beer, wine, and flowers but all of their clubs are focused on providing top quality for their customers.

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I have anxiety. It's not a thing that I usually share over social media, but it is a very real part of who I am. I believe I have had issues with anxiety since I was in high school, but I was never properly diagnosed. I don't like doctors or traditional medicines, but I am not against them AT ALL. I think that you shouldn't be afraid to seek help because there is nothing wrong with it. For me, personally, I just like to try and find a more natural approach.

With all things mom life, I have decided to share some tips I think help relieve stress naturally and please feel free to share some ways that help you in the comments below.

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So I have been loving farmhouse décor. Now I am not obsessed with it and there are a few details I could live without, but I love using mason jars for everything and the simplicity of it. Since we have moved in our new home, I have been trying to upgrade our décor a little at a time.


Recently I received some bamboo shelves from Songmics that I decided to hang in my guest bathroom to add some life into that room. It is used quite frequently so it needed some easy to give it that little extra. You can use these shelves as free standing, but I chose to hang them.

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I know so many people who are pregnant right now that I put together a HUGE list of Unique Baby Shower Gifts for the New Mom. My favorite gift idea though is to give a book instead of a card. Although appreciated, my children have their baby shower cards stuffed into a box somewhere. With a book you can write a sweet note inside the front cover, sign your name, date it, and you have given something that is useful and sure to be viewed often. They even make personalized story books now too.

There are two new board books from Studio Fun and Silver Dolphin that I would love to share with you for just this occasion.

I love babywearing my son. I wasn't aware of all the different types of wraps, carriers and slings out there with my daughter. I wish I had done more research about it. There is so much more info about babywearing out there to day. I love the hands-free ability to carry your child and how much easier it makes nursing on the go.

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Many areas have baby wearing support groups, where you can learn to use different carriers and even borrow carriers to try out. Breastfeeding support groups (La Leche League, Breastfeeding USA, etc.) can also be a good place to try out a carrier & find out how to use one, since many breastfeeding moms use baby carriers. I have loved a few different types of carriers, but here are the Benefits of a Sling vs. Soft Structured Carriers.

If you have been following my blog for a while, then you know that we love to read in our house. World Book Day is April 23, 2018. And we are gearing up for it by celebrating with a giveaway from Downtown Bookworks!

Downtown Bookworks has a ton of new titles! And I'm excited to share some of my favorites with you!