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Family Traditions – It’s #HowWeFamily
I have received information from the makers of TYLENOL®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. Family games, gift exchanges, photographs, baking, singing….this is #HowWeFamily for the holidays. I love Christmas! I love everything about it! I love the meaning of Christmas, I love that we get to spend it together with our family, I love the food, the fun times and especially the laughter. Every year for the past several years my mom has taken the 3 day long road trip across country to visit us here in Kansas. My kids really look forward to this time with their grandparents. But to be honest I…
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Crock Pot White Hot Chocolate
I have always loved hot chocolate in the winter (or year round for that matter)! But having homemade crock pot White Hot Chocolate is the best! My whole family absolutely LOVES this recipe – but even more I love to turn it into Peppermint White Hot Chocolate or even into a White Chocolate Mocha by making a shot of coffee in my Keurig. Oh the joys of crockpot hot chocolate! The delicious options are unlimited! Ingredients 2 Cups Whole Milk 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream 1 1/2 Cups Ghirardelli White Chocolate Chips 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract Directions Add all ingredients into the crock pot. Stir and cook on high for 1…
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How To Sleep Without Worry With a Newborn in the Home
Compensation was provided by Mimo Smart Baby Monitor via MomTrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Mimo Smart Baby Monitor or Momtrends. Being a parent is no easy feat. You go into parenthood expecting sleepless nights due to a crying baby, lifestyle changes and the need to care for another human being. However, no one warns you about the additional sleepless nights (once your baby actually starts sleeping) due to worrying about your sweet little bundle. Or the pain you feel the first time you have to leave your baby for work, errands or whatever reason. I can’t tell…
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Bright Starts Toys Little League of Laughter Play Date
I received these products for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. It’s so hard to choose the best toys for your kids. You are constantly asking yourself will my kiddo actually play with this toy? Will it just collect dust? How can I get the most out of this toy? Well Bright Starts has come up with several fantastic toys that are sure to keep your little ones happy and entertained for days! We were offered the opportunity to test out some Bright Starts newest toys while having a super fun momma-baby playdate! Since I bring my kiddos to work with my while coaching…
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Mom Tip: How to Run, Jump and Sneeze Without Peeing
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Depend. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. As many of you know, I am a mom of four, as well as a full time gymnastics coach. When you combine those two together – you are asking for trouble. Well bladder troubles that is. I love being a mom, but it is the 7 pregnancies I have had that have contributed to my need to cross my legs when I sneeze and worry when I jump or run. It is an ongoing joke in our gym that…
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5 Ways to Cut Onions Without Tears
I really do love to cook. But one of the things I just can’t stand is cutting onions. I love to eat onions, love to cook with onions and to be honest I put onions in almost everything I make (well except desserts obviously). My favorite onions are Sweet White Walla Walla Onions or Red Onions. I really never use yellow onions, as they are just too strong. Onions have a chemical called prophanethial S-oxide that is released when the onion is cut. This chemical is not harmful to you in any way OTHER than it causing your eyes to burn like crazy and tear up. Seriously I literally don’t…
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Teaching Kids the Lesson of Giving through the Holidays + 7 Great Locations to Donate Toys!
Christmas time is always a favorite of mine – all of the beautiful decor, yummy food and gorgeous lights. Not to mention it is the time of the year we get to celebrate the birth of Jesus and His gift to all of us. I love to give my kids gifts. It really touches my heart when I get to watch my kiddos open up their gifts, see their smiles and their excitement. However, it seems like more and more my kids are beginning to expect extravagant gifts. I want to be able to provide those things for my kids but I don’t want my kids to EXPECT anything. I…
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Hylands #Healthy4Holidays
#Healthy4Holidays is an awesome campaign sponsored by many of my favorite brands! @hylandshealth @wildoatsmarketplace @ellaskitchenuk more!!! Enter to win an awesome prize pack by reposting, liking and commenting on this post!!! #sweepsentry REPOST to win! See more details https://instagram.com/p/-_ymfxxBO9/ A photo posted by Living Chic Mom (@livingchicmom) on Dec 7, 2015 at 10:47am PST
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How to Get Beautiful Holiday Photo’s on a Budget
I have never been one for paying for professional photo’s. They always seem so posed and honestly they are just too expensive for my budget. So here is what I have discovered you don’t need to pay a professional. Simply invest in beautiful quality clothing, a good camera and find a great location that is already decorated for you. Beautiful Holiday Outfits: There are of course several places you can choose to purchase your holiday clothing from, however I will tell you my most favorite online boutique – Chasing Fireflies. All four of my kids are sporting their fabulous clothing, shoes and accessories. Honestly the quality of clothing is far superior…
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DIY Burlap Garland Tree (Make in 10 minutes or less for $10 or less)
I have recently discovered a great love for burlap. It is so easy to work with, inexpensive and goes perfect with my shabby chic style. This burlap garland tree is something I came up with on a whim while playing around with some supplies I already had at home. It took less than 10 minutes to make and cost less than $10 in supplies. My favorite thing about this adorable chic burlap tree is that it makes the perfect last minute addition to my holiday decor. But also it would make a fabulous gift for a friend or family member. They will love it’s fabulousness and that it was made…
