Product Reviews

  • Lifestyle, Motherhood, Product Reviews, Toddler

    Curb Cravings With Honest Kids

    Let’s chat about kids and the way they suddenly get very hungry or thirsty whenever they leave the house. I’m sure this is not unique to my children, I remember suddenly craving sweet snacks whenever my mom took me out as a kid. Oh and even now as an adult, I have to sometimes give myself a little lecture. But let’s be honest, this isn’t caused by any really hunger pangs or dire thirst. It’s just that strong desire to indulge. I’m all for indulging in moderation but when my kids start complaining as they put on their seatbelts you know we have a problem.

    [Tweet “Is it just my kids who get hungry or thirsty the minute they step out of the house?”]

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    I want to ensure that they are forming healthy habits especially at this age so I’ve become more and more intentional about walking with healthy snacks for them. Honest Kids Organic Juice is one of their favorites which works well for me as each Honest Kids pouch contains only 9 grams of sugar.

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    The kids have been enjoying them after playing in the park while waiting or while driving in the car. My kids have always been huge fans of the Super Fruit Punch flavor however recently Honest Kids sent us their two newest flavors Cherry Go Round and Twisted Tropical Tango.

    We had fun doing a taste test on Snapchat and The Princess Fairy fell in love with the Twisted Tropical Tango flavor. I guess toddlers have different preferences because he’s been reaching more for the Cherry Go Round flavor.

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    The timing of the release of the new flavors is perfect for all our family’s outdoor adventures. I’m really happy that the kids have something new to tastes for the mommy is comfortable with. I am looking forward to serving them in different creative ways as the weather warms up and of course I will share it all with you.

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    How do you curb your children’s cravings on the go?

  • Baby, Exercise and Workout, Motherhood, Product Reviews, Sponsored, Toddler

    My Sneaky Mommy Workout Routine

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    You know what used to annoy me? Women who would post photos of themselves working out or memes on social media with the hashtag #noexcuses. I would always think of all the real reasons some of us moms sometimes have for not working out. The real hashtag for us is #thestruggleisreal. My son, in particular, likes to have mommy’s attention all the time, so whenever I start setting up in the living room for a workout, within a few minutes he would start protesting “No exercise, mama!” There are some days when he would be cooperative and “exercise” with me but on other days he would sit with all the determination he could muster up and chant “No, No, No!”

    [Tweet “What would you do more knowing your child is safe?”]

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    Since getting to the gym consistently isn’t really an option for me at this time, I thought about ways that I could keep him busy while I got a sweat in. Since I realized that he’s mostly upset about being a spectator of my workout I figured that once he wasn’t in the same room he would be fine.

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    That’s where the new Levana Ovia Video Baby Monitor has come in handy in the past two weeks since it was sent to me. The set up was extremely easy which I was pleased with it in comparison to the complicated instructions of his previous monitor. I’m also able to pan and zoom the camera around the room which is great for following him around without going to look. Another amazing feature is the two-way communication system which makes answering his questions and requests easy. You should have seen his little-bewildered face the first time I spoke to him on the two-way communication system

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    Once, he’s busy playing with his toys or tablet  I use my workout cards to make sure that form is good and do this routine that my friend who is personal trainer sent me, it usually takes me about 10-15 minutes.

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    I think motherhood is all about being creative especially when it comes to self-care. This monitor has given me a few minutes each day to do something for myself. I would love for you to be able to enjoy that too so I want to encourage you to enter to win one of this Ovia Video Baby Monitor Giftbox  for your family.
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    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Levana. The opinions and text are all mine.

  • Motherhood, Product Reviews, Sponsored

    Stylish Paper Towels

    Hello September! You know whenever I think about September I can’t help but think about style. I live in New York City and here September means Fashion Week, new wardrobes and toting around heavy September issues of our favorite glossy magazines. I’m not just crazy about style in my closet but also in my home. I’ve found over the years that this is a great time to snag some cute decor pieces on sale for the urban haven that I call home. Talking about the details, I am the girl who sweats details because I just love pretty things.  I’ve found that adding some flare with pretty paper towels can make my home so much more lovely.

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    This summer, I decided to play hooky from my regular brand and try Viva® Signature Design Towels. The design caught my attention but like most relationships that start by attraction it’s the amazingness of these towels that made me stick around.  Actually, I’ve always felt weird about calling paper towels “towels” but that’s exactly what these are. The texture feels fantastic and reminiscent of real towels and they are thick, sturdy and stretchy

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    The Viva® Signature Design Towels  are absorbent for everything a stylish mama like me needs paper towels for from milk spills to drying makeup brushes. Actually, these towels were designed by a fellow stylish mama. Hollywood actress and designer, Alyssa Milano teamed up with Viva® Towels to transform traditional paper towels into kitchen couture. You can always tell when a mom is behind a product because it’s  useful for all over our home and for entertaining. Oh, and did I mention stylish? I’ve even used them outdoors for  pretty picnics, you all know how much I love picnics.

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    If you’re looking to add some style to your home decor and not just your closet this September you may want to check these out. There are nine different designs ranging from jacquard to lattice patterns in bright colors, combining high function with high fashion for the best of both worlds.

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    Oh, Viva® Brand is launching the Kitchen Couture Contest on September 9, where five people will be awarded $1,000 towards making their dream kitchen a reality, by pinning items inspired by the nine Viva® Signature Design Towels. Official contest rules are available here (starting on September 9th, 2015).

    Are you a lover of stylish paper towels? Have you tried Viva® Signature Design Towels?

    I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.