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It's Vacation Time..off to DisneyWorld

How many of you went on summer vacation? I bet a lot! I love summer vacation because the kids are out of school and the weather is nice. This year we spent our vacation in Orlando Florida at Disney World.

Disney World is one of my favorite family places for vacation because they cater to everyone...literally. I recently had my newest addition to my family, Meadow. She is one a little over 2 months. I was worried she was to little to take because I was picturing me just walking around pushing a stroller while everyone else got to ride rides. Not so. I rode...with Meadow pretty much all the rides my two other kids and husband got to ride.

I really recommend when you stay to stay in the value resorts. They are Disney Resorts that are cheaper but still get all the Disney extras.

I also encourage the dining plan. They have the best plans where you can eat in the parks or even The Disney Boardwalk. We got to eat at Planet Hollywood. I left stuffed, not paying a penny! They even have at the Value Resorts shuttles that go back and forth to the various Disney Parks and the Boardwalk...FREE! Gotta love that.



Has anyone every had a turkey leg?

I was told by my Mom, who was told by a friend it was a must eat there. It was so good! A little under $10 bucks, but fills you up!



Was truly a wonderful trip!

The Many Uses Of Ivory

I use Ivory as a body and facial soap. I was first introduced to it when I was little, its what my mom used to use when I was little. I just thought it was your basic run of the mill soap. Then when I grew up and had my kids, they had eczema. I was really stressed out because their skin was dry and I really needed something for bathtime that was delicate. My mom suggested using Ivory and that, that was what her doctor suggested when I was a baby to get rid of my eczema. I was shocked, I had no idea I even had eczema as a baby. Sure enough using for a week I already saw a huge difference in the appearance of their skin. Some secret! I guess the moisturizers in Ivory are little miracle workers on my little miracle. I've been using it ever since.

I truly recommend using Ivory for skin conditions such as eczema. It really moisturizes and keeps the moisture in the skin without leaving your skin greasy, oily, or leaving a residue.

Some great facts about Ivory I found:

Ivory Bar Soap

Free of dyes and heavy perfumes, Ivory provides a simple, yet effective clean for the entire family (without breaking the bank!).

Ivory bar soap is 99.44% pure (it floats!). Beyond using it as a body cleanser, many of Ivory's loyal users – not to mention a few celebrities – swear by Ivory as their beauty secret. In fact, many consumers use Ivory bar soap as a facial cleanser. It provides healthier, smoother and more even-looking skin. Also, its versatility makes it an effective laundry soap (just chip soap flakes into the washer) as well as a spot stain remover on your clothes (including delicate items). Ivory bars can even be used for a fun soap carving project with the family!


When it comes to motherhood, Ivory (the clean & simple soap) knows that being a mom has become more complex than ever, and that moms are looking for ways to simplify their lives. According to a survey of 1,000+ moms conducted by Wakefield Research on Ivory’s behalf in October 2011, 80% of American moms think motherhood is more complicated today than it was 20 years ago, despite the thousands of items supposedly designed to “simplify” their lives. But, while they may be more stressed out and busier than ever, almost 90% of moms think they’re doing a better job balancing it all than their mothers did. Some other interesting stats:





· 30% of moms surveyed found the most complicated aspect of motherhood was finding more "me" time, 66% confessed to hiding in their bathroom for some alone time.
· 75% feel the pressure to make every outing, playdate, or experience a "teachable moment," which can create great pressure

· 70% of moms feel they don’t have everything together, despite others thinking that they do.

As a result of these findings, Ivory created a Facebook community where everyday moms can share tips with one another on ways to simplify life for themselves and their families.


Find your Ivory now at your nearest retailer, including stores such as Walmart and Target as well as any major grocery, dollar and drug store. A 10-pack of Ivory bar soap retails for around $4.49 (bath bar size).


I received this product complimentry for testing purposes from Influensters and Ivory as a participant in the VoxBox campaign.

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies



Enjoy chewy, soft-baked cookies in a family-favorite flavor! With wholesome Quaker Oats and delicious raisins, you’ll never remember they came from our kitchen instead of yours.



-Made with Whole Grain Quaker Oats
-Individually packaged
-Provides a good source of fiber
-Contains 6 grams of total fat per serving

I was so satisfied when trying this moist, chewy, oh so good cookie. Crazy that it has fiber and is only 6 grams of fat per serving. Who knew a cookie could be so good and such a treat with hidden good for you qualities. My only problem was not eating the whole box. Luckily they are individually wrapped so there is a chance for some self control...yeah right Ha Ha!


Where to Buy, you might ask

You can find Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies at most major retailers.

Suggested retail price: $2.69 for a box of 6 cookies



I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster

Get Stoked for Summer with Old Navy Shorts!

I was once again so thrilled to be accepted into the Sample and Share for Old Navy Shorts through Crowdtap. Old Navy is one of my favorite place to shop for fashion for the whole family. This sample share included 1 Welcome Letter and 1 Set of Coupons (1 for Style Council member(ME!), 1 for a friend. I decided to take my Mom this round and my daughter. Like I could ever go to Old Navy without my daughter, she is exactly like her Momma, she too has the fashion know how to know Old Navy Rocks!

Walking into Old Navy you could see that shorts were front and center. Nice because I didn't have to search throughout the whole store and they even had great tops and tanks with them so we could complete our outfit.

It was a tough but fun project as there were so many to choose from we were all exhausted from so much trying on! I ended up using my coupon, of course my coupon on me a pair of shorts and my Mom, the second coupon. Which I ended up splurging for a tank set and my mom splurged on a tank set and another pair of shorts! My daughter along for the fun ride. I ended up buying her a pair of shorts, a top and tank set. Lucky girl! Even as I sit here and type there were still a few things I wish I had got while I was there. The shorts this season are really cute and I love that a lot of them had multiple colors in them. Made it so easy to find tops and tanks to match. I was afraid when seeing and trying on the printed shorts that they were going to be to short but when trying them on they were the perfect length and I felt made my short legs actually look longer and dare I say leaner.

The tank set my daughter is wearing in this picture is the one that we all ended up buying....in the same color! They were an awesome price of $10 for the dark navy blue and only $3.50 for the white tank under. Then the shorts she is wearing. I couldn't help myself, them are the shorts I chose as well. Seeing how well they looked on her and I just love purple anyway, I had to try them one and well...I fell in love!

My Mom's top pick on shorts were a cute yellow and khaki plaid pair. They really made her legs look great and even without a tan were super flattering! I think that is a really big key to the shorts that are out right now at the beginning of summer. Being able to wear them when you are not sporting the best tan. If they look hot now, you know they are a winner for the whole summer and I have to say...she picked out a winner!

In the end we had a blast. It was so much fun bonding as females, family, and friends. I can only say, "Thanks! Crowdtap and Old Navy! We got some killer shorts and can't wait to sport them out!"

Do you love to try on clothes from Old Navy and giving your opinion? It's fun and easy to talk about doing things you love and there is one site that gives you this...Crowdtap! Come and join in on sample and shares, house parties and much...much more! Earn Gift cards to vendors and donate to charity. It can all be done in one place and that place is Crowdtap!