Nanny to Mommy

Before we left for our cruise vacation to Mexico (which I will talk more about later), I contacted a few different companies that I have been wanting to work with for a while because I wanted to dress nice for dinner every night. Cate & Chloe is a company that actually contacted me and I am finally getting the chance to work with them which I am very excited about. I received their Summer Reminiscence VIP August Jewelry Box to review.

You can select The Starter which is one Piece of new fashionable jewelry per month plus a free gift or you can choose Full VIP Status where you get 3 pieces per month plus a free gift, always free shipping. One you select you box, then you choose what type of jewelry you would like to receive (they no longer offer personalized jewelry boxes), but you can pretty much pick your style. Let me explain: They have the "Trend Setter" which can includes eye catching statement pieces & boho chic designs, "Modern Classics" for those who like to accessorize their life with beautiful elegant classic jewelry designs for day or night from the office to the red carpet, and then they have "Mix It Up" which includes a variety from both trendy and classic.

I chose the "Mix It Up". And since I've explained how you can go about selecting your box, I would love to share what was in my box with you.

My daughter's first day of school was this Monday. She was a little nervous walking in compared to last year. She even wanted me to walk her in on the second day too. Last year, I was the one who was a pile of nerves. My anxiety was so bad last year and realizing I was sending my baby off to "real school" that I ended up crying in the car on the way home from dropping her off.

The school shopping lists are covered. We have bought everything for both of my kiddos school supply lists thanks to Office Depot. Office Depot and OfficeMax have a ton of fun, fashionable school supplies, plus amazing accessories to make your kiddos' supplies truly personal.

Now that summer is in full-swing, it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school. From clothes and shoes to backpack and lunchboxes to snacks and accessories, this list has something for everyone (including the moms) for all your back to school shopping list needs.


Both of my kiddos are starting school this year. My daughter is headed to 1st grade while my baby is starting his first year of pre-school. People ask me, "what are you going to do with yourself all day?" My son is only going three days a week for three hours a day. And it will fly fast, so I will try to get a little work done and grocery shop by myself for sure! But since they both are headed off to school this year, I thought what better time to put together a back to school guide when I have never really done one before.

My children love to play pretend and make believe. I love encouraging this in each and every way that I can. Plus you know I am a fan of subscription boxes, so insert Bramble Box Pretend Play Kits which is a monthly subscription Box for kids ages 3-7.

Bramble Box delivers themed Pretend Play Activity Kits for kids 3-7, to your door every month. In each kit you will receive a mixture of hand's on pretend play materials, crafts & activities (sometimes a book) and more to inspire creative play, curated into a single recycled cardboard mailer. Each kit focuses on learning through play with emphasis on math, writing, reading, art or science. Choose to receive their surprise monthly theme or choose from some of their favorites (if you don't feel like a surprise)!