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    Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2015

    This post is sponsored by Braun.

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    Father’s Day is FAST approaching! Last year, the kids and I planned a really awesome Father’s Day for Mr. Rattles and our goal is to go even bigger and better this year. Besides treating him to a nice meal, we want to get him a gift. He’s really hard to shop for and he’s the type of guy who usually goes out and treats himself when there is something that his heart is really set on. That makes it difficult for the kids and I, but we are definitely up for the challenge. I decided to brainstorm and I came up with some pretty cool Father’s Day gift ideas that will have him excited and happy on Father’s Day. I’m sure you’re thinking about Father’s Day gift ideas as well so I wanted to share some ideas with you:

    A Collectible Sneaker

    The same way many of us ladies love to collect shoes, some guys also enjoy collecting sneakers. I know that Mr. Rattles will love to add a new pair of cool kicks to his collection. Here’s a tip, if you’re going to buy him sneakers, the harder they are to find the more he will appreciate them. You can also find special editions and rare colors/textures online and even customize a pair just for him. He’ll love it!

    Watch

     Mr. Rattles steers clear of bling so a watch will be really appreciated by him, especially a sportier version for daily use since he saves his dressy watch for special occasions.

    Cologne

    While my friends think cologne is too cliché, I feel differently. Like music, scents can transport you all over to different places and times and create new special memories. Oh and if the special Father you’re shopping for is your husband, a sexy scent is a gift to you too.

    Smart Phone

    Okay, so this is a pretty easy one. The first thing on everyone’s mind these days is a smart phone. I’m thinking that Father’s Day is the perfect time to spoil him with an upgrade or give him the chance to try that new phone he can’t stop talking about.

    Team Jersey

    I know that a jersey from his favorite team is sure to get him excited especially if I show that I actually know who his favorite player is and buy that particular shirt. Here’s the thing, even if the guy in your life isn’t into sports but loves his hometown, a jersey from the local team will still be a great gift.

    Braun Series 7 Electric Shaver

     

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    The gift that I really believe will really get Mr. Rattles excited and blow his mind is a shaver. No seriously, this guy is serious about his skin and it’s something he wouldn’t expect to get from us but will love, plus he will be reminded of us each morning as he gets ready for the world. I remember years ago, when we just got married, him standing in the bathroom while I sat on the side of the tub listening to him explain to me why a good shaver is necessary for men. He went on and on and on and I knew right then to never get between him and his shaver. I’m sure he probably thinks that I forgot that moment or how passionate he seemed to be about his shaver he had just invested in. I know that over the years he’s made the effort to take very good care of his skin and will appreciate an upgrade that will make shaving even better. The Braun Series 7 is perfect for him because it gives the closest shave in the world. Since it’s such a close shave, Mr. Rattles will have an extremely comfortable experience. The Braun Series 7 shaves so close that it cuts hair with just one stroke, dramatically decreasing the likelihood of irritation. It’s like the father of all shavers, the gift he could brag to his friends about over beers.

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    What are you going to get that special dad in your life for Father’s Day?

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  • Motherhood, Sponsored

    5 Things Every Soccer Mom Needs

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. 
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    This spring, I entered the soccer mom world. The Princess Fairy loves soccer and was really interested so I signed her up. Let me tell you coming from the world of ballet moms, soccer was major culture shock for me but lots of fun. If you follow me on Instagram you probably already know that I’ve been roughing it out at games with grass on my jeans and doing my best to keep The Super Knight off the soccer field. In the beginning, I wasn’t prepared for the soccer mom life and I totally underestimated what the kids and I would need. We’ve caught up and now at the end of the spring semester I am happy to say that I’ve made some soccer mom friends and settled into soccer mom life comfortably. I don’t want another mom to suffer through first soccer day like I did, especially with the cool soccer mom crew watching (you know there’s a cool mom crew at every practice) so I wanted to share 5 things every soccer mom needs to be strong from sidelines:

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    1. Lots of Water

    You’re allowed to judge the fact that I didn’t walk with enough water for The Princess Fairy for her first practice. I mean she’s going to be running around for 50 minutes with a few breaks, she’s going to be thirsty. I bought one bottle of water but my little athlete drank it down half way through. We had to make a zip line for water after practice. Now, I pack extra water, just to be on the safe side and for other moms who underestimated the extreme thirst of the Little League.

    2. Snacks 

    Soccer is at 3:00pm and everyone is hungry at that time. Lunch is beginning to wane off and in all the rushing to make it there on time we have no time to get a real meal in. Snacks are super important especially for The Super Knight who is simultaneously bored and hungry while there. Nothing like boredom and hunger to drive a toddler into a tantrum. I pack snacks that I know will satisfy their hunger like bananas, apples and crackers.

    3. Outdoor Picnic Blanket or Folding Chair 

    Outdoor picnic blanket or folding chair is necessary for soccer especially if there isn’t any bleachers or bleachers would keep you too far away away from the soccer field.

    4. Toys for other children

    With my son in tow it’s important that I keep him distracted. I learned that during the first practice when he just bored out of his mind. I bring a different toys so he has different options to keep him entertained.

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    5. V8 V-Fusion

    Of course like most moms, I tend to focus on my kids first and well that can drain all of my energy. My day usually start at 5:30 am and if I don’t eat well enough my energy is completely depleted by 3:00pm. For an energy boost, I pack Pomegranate Blueberry V8 V-Fusion. V-Fusion is made with fruits and vegetables. I love that it’s all natural energy so I can enjoy a pick-me-up without having to worry about crashing before bedtime. I purchased my Pomegranate Blueberry V-Fusion at Walmart and I’m looking forward to trying it in Peach Mango, Orange Pineapple, Black Cherry and Tomato.

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    Are you a soccer mom? What are your must-haves?

  • Car Review, Sponsored

    2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Review

    My little family and I kicked off the unofficial start of the summer with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport on Memorial Day Weekend. As many of you may remember, earlier this year we reviewed the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander and I really loved driving it in the snow. So when I got the opportunity to unofficially start off the summer reviewing the sport version I thought it would be fun to see the differences in the cars. The Princess Fairy decided to name this car Diamond, and she’s been drawing the Mitsubishi 3 diamonds logo since. Here are a few things that we really liked about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport:

     

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    Size

    My first reaction when the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport was delivered to me was “Wow, this is a small SUV!” Seriously, this compact SUV is really COMPACT but that’s not a bad thing in New York City. After a brutal winter and a not so warm spring, everyone in our city was out on Memorial Day weekend and that made me really love this vehicle’s compact size.

    Parking

    We drove around what seemed forever for the kids in the back seat but was really only 20 minutes to find this awesome spot to hang out in Brooklyn. That made me really happy!

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    To make parking just a tad bit easier, this car has a backup camera which is always handy for street parking. I did wish that the backup camera had a sensor, that’s one thing I would definitely add to this car.

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    Space

    I was surprised to find that the trunk of this crossover was rather spacious. We stored water, snacks and the two millions layers of clothing that we still need for the transitioning spring to summer weather.

    Gas

    Another thing that we loved that’s very important for young parents is how affordbale gas is for this car. Let me tell you this car is very easy on gas and I think that’s what I loved about this car best. My pockets and I were truly impressed by how far one tank of gas took us.

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    Interior

    This car’s interior is beautiful! Most of us with young families love leather seats and not having to worry about seats staining from a sippy cup leak or chocolate smeared fingers.  We loved the panoramic roof and how light and airy it made the car. What was a bit disappointing was that it wasn’t actually a sunroof so couldn’t be opened.

    Sirius Radio

    The kids and I had a blast belting out children’s tunes while listening to Sirius HD radio Children’s Place channel. This was to Mr. Rattles dismay but since I am a big kid at heart, I had a blast with the babies.

    Overall, I think this will be an awesome car for families who are not interested in big cars and want a car with all wheel drive, modern features and good gas mileage. It’s the perfect size for small families, with 1 to 2 kids maybe with 1 pet.

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    Find out more about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport on the Mitsubishi website.

    Check out my review of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander!

    Are you a fan of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?