I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central for Dove. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. When my six year old says I'm bored I usually tell her to go clean or organize something. It works. She stays busy and usually ends up playing with whatever I told her to put away. This week asked my family what they wanted to do this summer - a summer bucket list so to speak. Here are some things on our list … [Read more...]
Feeling Confident at the Point Defiance Zoo
I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central for Dove. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. This past weekend we visited the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium for the first time. We loved it. It is the perfect size attraction for parents with small children. Fun animal enclosures, playgrounds, feeding areas, interactive exhibits, and live shows - we can't wait to come back to this zoo in Tacoma, … [Read more...]
My Husband is an All Star Dad!
I am blessed with an amazing husband. Really. I don't know anyone else who's husband is as great as mine. That is the whole truth. He is an all star dad! We have a unique situation in that, my husband does not go off to work all day and leave us home. We get to go to work with him. So every day, we wake up together, eat all our meals together, and enjoy family life on the road. This schedule has resulted in both of my kids being very close to daddy. My Princess is definitely a daddy's girl. When … [Read more...]
RV Life: Showers and Shaving, Oh My!
This is a sponsored post with Global Influence. All opinions are mine. We are living in our 5th wheel travel trailer through mid-May. Thankfully, we are only 2 hours from our home. If I need to, I can drive home and enjoy the luxury of space. We are doing pretty well. My two difficulties are staying warm but not too warm and taking showers. We have a small hot water tank so showers have to be quick. Military style. This long shower kind of girl, doesn't like that. I can barely wash my … [Read more...]
Winter Hair Help!
Do you suffer from dry hair in the winter? I definitely do. {And since we've be here in Baton Rouge, swimming in an indoor chlorinated pool, it is even worse!} I have thick hair that can get dry and frizzy in the winter months, so I know I need help. All hair can get weak and brittle in the winter months. So it is important to take of it. Here are a five tips for your winter hair: hot water damages hair by stripping the natural oils so even though it is cold you don't want to turn that … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Build Your Daughter’s Self Esteem
I have a daughter who I love. I want her to be the best person she can be. I try not to be too hard on her, but I often fail and expect more than her almost five years can live up to. I am learning this parenting thing as I go along though. While she is growing up I want her to be confident and have great self esteem. I want her to be a leader. Self Esteem Statistics Dove® research shows that it is still important for us to address girls' anxiety about looks, as there is a universal … [Read more...]