It’s almost that time of year again. Yep…it’s back to school time. The kids are asking “how can that be? Summer just started!?!” Meanwhile, parents have been counting down the days, eagerly anticipating that sweet sweet first day back at school. Back to School doesn’t have to suck, though. NO! You get to choose new clothes, and new school supplies. See your old friends that you missed over ...
Back to School Beauty Essentials
We received samples of some of these back to school beauty essentials. Opinions are our own. It’s really hard to believe that we’re already gearing up for Back to School. In some places, there’s still a month of summer vacation left, but most areas of North America have gone back to school. Whether in middle school, or going away to live in the dorms, these are some of the back to school ...
Jean Trends for 2014
This post brought to you by Hollister Co. All opinions are 100% mine. Yes, I realize that summer just started, and it's hard to believe that fall is right around the corner. But it's true! Of course, we all need jeans. Here are the hot jean trends for Fall 2014, featuring styles from Hollister Co. Why Hollister Co., you ask? Because they have great features in their denim that flatters ...
Gym Locker Essentials | Five Easy Pieces
Items featured in the Gym Locker Essentials may have been sent for editorial purposes. Regardless, all opinions are our own. Links may be affiliate links. When your kids are little, the biggest thing about going back to school is the school supplies like crayons and a pencil box. Once Jr High and High School roll around, you need a whole lot more. One of the things that you need to outfit is ...
Vitamints | Chewable Vitamins for Adults
Vitamints were provided for editorial purposes. All opinions are my own. There are a couple things that I am horrible about. One of them is taking pills. I don’t know if it’s a mental thing, or if my throat really is this itty bitty teeny tiny or what.. We all know how giant most vitamins are. Yeah…that’s just not gonna be happening. Not here, not now. Probably not ...
Head Back to School with Staples
Staples sent an assortment of their new Back to School items. All opinions are my own. One of the great joys of heading back to school is the shopping for school supplies. Uh huh, you know that’s right. I go check out the office and school supplies even though I don’t even have kids. I still can’t resist the siren’s song that is a brand new box of crayons or new markers. One of the ...
Protecting Your Lips with Carmex
The folks at Carmex sent me samples to try out. All opinions are my own. Carmex has been a feature in our home my entire life. My mom is a long time user of the original format in the little squeezy tube. Personally, I’ve always preferred my lip balm in a firmer format, mainly because I end up squeezing out waaayyyy too much and then it’s all over the place. I have no self control! ...
Heart Calgon Body Mists
Heart Calgon sent me items for editorial purposes. All opinions are my own. Calgon, the eponymous bath and body company, has introduced a new line that is specifically geared towards teens and tweens. Heart Calgon is a line of items like body washes, body mists, shimmering body mists, and body lotions in scents that are geared toward the younger crowd. ...