Nanny to Mommy

Every year we take a family vacation to Panama City Beach, FL for Fall Break. Our schools are on a year round schedule so our summers are shorter, we go to school earlier, but we get more breaks during the year. It has been this way since I have been in high school. This year was different though although the break was moved back to September, we were worried about Hurricane Irma the entire week before.

Anyways, we go with my husband's entire family. We decided a few years ago that we each need to get our own condos (at The Summit found through vrbo.com) in the same building instead of sharing one huge condo. That way each individual family can have their own space or do their own thing while we still get to spend time together. This was the best year for my family. And I want to share why I think it was the best so far.

Did you know October is National Vegetarian Awareness month? Going meatless on occasion can seriously help cut your budget. These recipes are some favorite Lightlife and Nasoya original recipes. What I love about them is that they are perfect for both loyal vegetarians and meat-eaters looking to switch up their recipe repertoire – celebrate National Vegetarian Awareness month with delicious and easy ideas for every meal of the day.




Here's TEN Fall Recipes for National Vegetarian Awareness Month:

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RAGÚ® Pasta Sauce. All opinions are entirely my own.

I have always loved a good deal and one of my favorite places to shop is Publix because they always have the best BOGO prices! NOW through October 11th, you can score BOGO savings on RAGÚ! I love RAGÚ products because they are so versatile and make meal time so much easier, plus I know I am making something my family will enjoy. Besides traditional pasta recipes, I am a fan of Alfredo Stuffed Chicken, but in our house - game time means family time.

Today I want to share a super easy recipe. Alfredo Buffalo Chicken Dip made with RAGÚ Family Size Cheese Creations Classic Alfredo Pasta Sauce and only THREE other ingredients! RAGÚ Classic Alfredo is a thick, creamy Alfredo sauce made with real cheese and fresh cream and packed with Parmesan and Romano cheeses so it is bursting with cheese flavor! You can get it in 16 oz. and 21.5 oz. jars. My husband said this was not only a unique twist on a traditional recipe, but a very yummy take too!

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.

My daughter will be 7 in December. We want to keep her in a five-point harness as long as possible, but she can sit in a booster seat. I was recently introduced to mifold. mifold is the most compact booster seat I have ever seen and makes traveling a breeze. Perfect for use in carpooling or taxis (or uber/lyft). It is so compact that it can fit in your purse or diaper bag.

Instead of bringing the child up like traditional boosters, mifold works by bringing the seat belt down. You can not use just a lap belt with mifold, so it is not recommended for air travel. Being so compact, I was worried about the quality, but it is still very heavy duty and very well made.

I love subscription boxes. I love being surprised with what is inside each month. Cate & Chloe is a subscription box that I have been truly enjoying because everything has been something I would personally wear, but I really love getting a little box that spoils me each month. I think sometimes as moms while we are busying taking care of everyone else, we forget to treat ourselves. I am excited to share Cate & Chloe's October Polished and Poised VIP Box to review.

To get you started with a subscription, 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. Once you select your 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 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 the "Mix It Up" which includes a variety from both.

I chose the "Mix It Up". And here is what was in my box: