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5 Ways to Treat a Cold This Winter

January 4, 2018

This post is sponsored by Kimberly Clark but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

This past month in Georgia we have experienced some extremely cold temperatures and even snow! I’m not complaining one bit because it’s nice to have actual seasons again. I honestly love cold weather and cooler temps and it’s been a while since we had a real winter. Since the Atlanta summers are so brutal, I literally daydream about snow-covered streets and endless hot chocolates by a warm fire. I remember on Evelyn’s first Christmas it was 75 degrees and she had to wear a floral summer romper because her warm weather clothes and work uniforms would have been too hot. Needless to say, I was extremely disappointed, haha. However, with colder temperatures we’ve been having comes the inevitable lingering holiday cold that has hit our household off and on and doesn’t seem to want to leave. Fortunately, there are some things I’ve learned over the years that can help find this dreaded sickness.

Warm liquids are your friend. Not only is staying hydrated extremely important in our day-to-day life but even more so when we’re sick. My favorite drink when I have a cold is definitely tea. It feels great on my throat and coats it so I can get some relief. From green tea to chamomile tea, they always seem to give my immune system the boost it needs to kick my cold. Just be careful not to choose a tea that has a lot of caffeine in it since you might end up with jitters in the middle of the night when you’re trying to sleep.

Keep Kleenex Anti-viral and Kleenex Lotion tissues in all areas of your house! I’m not kidding about this one. We have boxes of Kleenex in all bathrooms, nightstand tables, in the living room, office, kitchen and even in the car. I don’t mess around when it comes to congestion or runny noses, especially with two young children who are in school. The lotion tissues are made with aloe vera and pure vitamin E to moisturize the delicate skin around your nose. Nothing is worse than being sick and dreading blowing your nose because it’s raw from wiping. I make sure my kids always use these on their little noses. The Kleenex Anti-viral tissues can help keep germs from spreading to classmates and back and forth to our family. They have three soft layers for proactive care and the moisture-activated middle layer kills 99.9% of cold and flu viruses. These are great for on the go in the car and diaper bag. And remember, there is a RIGHT way to blow your nose. Close one nostril at a time and lightly blow through each one, NOT at the same time.

Getting enough (and even extra) sleep is imperative. There is such a thing as “sleeping” away cold or flu. Sometimes our bodies are so run down from indulging in too many sweets, too many drinks, and too much stress that our immune systems are weakened, hence we’re more susceptible to colds. Repeated stress taxes our body in so many ways and before you know it, the dreaded cold hits home and you’re hit with body aches and chest congestion. Letting your body have the rest it needs is key to a quicker recovery.

Soak in a bath. When I’m feeling run-down with a bad head cold, I love to soak in a hot bath with some lavender oil to relax and decongest. Not only does the warm water help with aches and pains, but it relaxes me so I can fall asleep easier. The steam of a hot bath can also help dry out the mucus accumulating in our throat. I like to use a meditation app while in the bath so I can really clear my head and not focus on how crappy I feel.

Take Zinc! Experts say if you take it at the first sign of a cold that it can help ease the symptoms faster. My mother always swears by this and takes Zinc daily. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reported that Zinc, not Vitamin C, is the best for fighting colds. It’s relatively inexpensive so be sure to always keep a bottle around and add to your daily vitamin intake!

Have you been hit with the dreaded winter cold this season? If so, let me know what you’re go-to cold remedies are in the comments! And be sure to stock up on Kleenex at your local Walmart, either in-store or online! Now is a great time to take advantage of their two-day shipping!

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Having Peace of Mind When It Comes to the Important People in Your Life

December 22, 2017

This year my grandmother celebrated her 80th birthday. We have been so lucky to still have her with us and despite having just turned 80, she is still very active and lives independently, and if you’re thinking you’re going to be the same when you’re older, make note of these tips for staying healthy into later life. She lives about an hour from me and a good 40 minutes from my mother, so we aren’t able to check in on her as often as we’d like. Between kids, jobs, and life in general, it’s amazing how fast time goes. It’s never too early to start planning for the future and take precautions when dealing with loved ones. Bay Alarm Medical has become my eyes and ears to watch over my grandmother when I can’t. According to Let’s Say Thanks, most seniors could benefit from the improved safety a medical alert system provides.

One of the most amazing things to witness is my daughter and my grandmothers’ relationship. Growing up, my grandmother and I had an amazing relationship and still do to this day. I love that Evelyn is able to spend time with her and I’ll do anything to keep my grandmother safe and healthy so that we can all enjoy her for as long as possible. With Bay Alarm Medical, I am comforted knowing my grandmother is never truly without help. Signing up is such an easy process and installing takes less than 15 minutes. There are no long-term contracts and you can cancel at any time. A full cancellation will be possible once Bay Alarm Medical receives the equipment back undamaged. Right now you can get a Bay Alarm Medical System for your loved ones for only $19.95 a month. The Bundle Package is a great option for individuals looking for at-home and cell coverage. It’s very cost-effective for those even on a tight budget and their pricing beats competitors. Included in the bundle package are a base, wireless button, vial of life, lockbox for the front door and a bracelet with an emergency button.

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The Ultimate Gift Basket for Dogs this Holiday Season

December 21, 2017

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine.

When it comes to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be easy to forget about our fur babies, especially after you have real babies who consume all your time. Ever since my husband and I first started dating, we always made it a point to get our dog a pet-friendly stocking to open on Christmas morning. Now that we’ve added two kids and more pets to the family, our holiday shopping list has definitely grown. I’ve always loved putting together gift baskets for family, friends, and teachers but I’ve yet to make one for our dogs. You may remember that we added a new rescue to our family in September. A 4-year-old female pitbull named Winnie. We aren’t really sure of her background or how long she has been without a family, so we wanted to make sure this holiday season was a memorable one.

I love perusing the dog treat aisle at Walmart and looking for yummy treats and fun toys to fill my two dogs’ baskets. I’ve had loads of people recommend websites like JugDog.co.uk to me that have got loads of different dog toys, but I find my walk around Walmart so natural to me that I’m just so used to it now. We also have a 9-year-old rescue dog that loves treats and anything he can chew. When picking the actual basket for all the pet goodies, try and choose something that you could use again. These two baskets will get used for toys, blankets, and laundry in the future. Here are my recommendations for creating the ultimate gift basket for dogs!

An Adorable Sweater – No holiday is complete without a festive sweater for the entire family, including dogs. Wrap your sweet pup in warmth this holiday season with some doggie pj’s, a scarf or sweater.

Chew Toys x a Million – Okay not really a million, but most dogs like to chew. If you have recently adopted a pup, being in a new place and environment can be stressful. Chewing can help them release that stress. Walmart has tons of soft chew toys, rope chews, and balls. They are all located conveniently in the dog treat aisle.

Change their dog food – Christmas might be the perfect time to find your dog a more nutritional dog food, or maybe just one that they like the taste of better! Premium dog food like NomNomNow can be the perfect food for your dog to enjoy because you know they’re getting all the nutrients they need. Check out ReviewingThis for more information. Your dog will love the change and could really benefit from it.

Treats, treats, and more treats! If there is one thing that dogs love more than their human, it’s a tasty treat like cbd for dogs. They’re great for rewarding good behavior or just giving out simply because. I chose treats that are all made in the USA so that my dogs are getting real ingredients and not a bunch of fillers. The Milk-Bone Original Dog Snacks, Large, 10lb box will last awhile, and the Milk Bone treats are a substantial size. They’re perfect for dogs of all sizes. I took four bones out and tied them with twine and put in the baskets. The 10lbs Milk-Bone box is always my go-to item for donating to shelters. Pup-Peroni Original Beef Flavor is such a classic treat. We fed these to my dog growing up, and it was one of the only treats she liked. Real beef is the first ingredient, and I’ve never met a dog that doesn’t want these! Canine Carry Outs Bacon Flavor chewy snacks for dogs are made with real bacon and are perfectly sized for taking on the go. They have a chewy texture and can easily be broken in half to maximize the bag. Milo’s Kitchen Chicken Meatballs are a home-style recipe of savory meatballs made with real chicken. These are one of the best quality treats I’ve ever gotten for my dogs.

A Fleece Blanket – Winnie is still crate training, so she is in there when we leave the house and at night. To keep it cozy and warm, we added some blankets and rubber padding underneath. She loves to snuggle up with her stuffed animals and blankets at night, so a new fleece blanket was a must have for her basket. The temps have also been dropping (yay!) so she’ll need some more layers for winter.

Novelty Items – If you live in the city where it snows and ice is sprinkled on the ground, then some dog booties are key! If this is your first holiday with your new pet, don’t forget to treat them to a new dog collar or leash for all the walks they will be taking. Our two dogs already have leashes and collars, so I left them out of the baskets. Any item that you wouldn’t necessarily purchase throughout the year would fall into this category. After all, the holidays are all about giving!

Do you include your pets in holiday gifting? What are some of your favorite items to give them?

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Surviving the Countdown to Christmas

December 20, 2017

Friends! Christmas us in less than 6 days. Can you believe it? By now I’m sure everyone has made 23 trips to the store, ordered everything Amazon Prime offers, and maybe had five meltdowns. If you happen to be living on the edge this week (like myself) and need some last minute things to make your holiday life easier than I’ve got you covered.

Castello Cheeses – Charcuterie boards are one of my specialties. I love making them for girls nights, family gatherings, and of course Holiday parties. Not only are they a crowd-pleaser and easy to prepare, but appetizers and shared plates are becoming the new normal. Instead of making a huge meal and side dishes for company, small plates are definitely the norm. It’s fun to pair cheeses with wines, fruits, and different meats. Castello Traditional Danish Blue Cheese is my new favorite by far and even my three year old loved it.

PAM Cooking Spray – We use PAM just about every day in our household, but for some reason, I can never, ever remember to buy it at the grocery store. I literally just stocked up because I know it’ll be the most important cooking tool this weekend. The new PAM Spray Pumps let you control how much you use so that you can reduce added fat and calories. I love their olive oil option and use it to cook eggs, vegetables, and meat. Be sure to download the ibotta app where you can earn cash back on your purchase of PAM Spray Pump. #winning

Wellness: CORE Natural Pet Food – As busy as we will be cooking meals, wrapping presents, and putting out fires, we cannot forget about our furbabies. Wellness: CORE Natural Pet Food can help your dog live their best life with 100% grain-free, protein-rich meals with freeze-dried raw bites, 100% meat, and no fillers. My two dogs are both obsessed with this and I feel good knowing they are getting the nourishment they need during this hectic time of year.

WHIMZEES Daily Dental Chews – Speaking of my two dogs, they don’t nearly get dental checkups as often as they should. Thank goodness for daily dental chews from WHIMZEES. With only six primary, all natural ingredients, these chews freshen breath, promotes gum health, and cleans teeth.

Cracker Barrel Table Decor – Now we all know that Cracker Barrel has the best breakfast but did you know they also have super cute table decor as well. These Snowflake Hors D’oerve picks are the perfect addition to your table setting and charcuterie board. They’re also half off (yay!) so you can stock up for next year too. You can also save 30% site-wide with code SHOP30. Do yourself a favor and get the adorable Christmas milk bottles to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Central Holiday Decorations – No December is complete without plenty of Christmas decor in every room. Well, at least in my house anyway! Christmas Central is hands down the best place to shop for artificial trees (in any color you can imagine), lights, yard art, and so much more. They are my one-stop shop for all your holiday needs. Can we talk about this cat pillow? Be right back, buying about 20.

What are you looking forward to most this holiday season?

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DIY Mandarin, Cranberry & Cinnamon Garland

December 19, 2017

This post has been sponsored by Cuties via Collectively.

Now that we are in the thick of December I am really trying to slow down and enjoy this magical month. School lets out this coming week, and the kids are only young for so long, so I want to enjoy this age with them, as tough as it might be! I have wanted to do some fun holiday crafts with them, and this past weekend, we did our first together. I had always seen beautiful garlands made with dried fruit but they always seemed overwhelming (or so I thought). After I researched how to properly dehydrate my fruit, then the fun set in.

Since Henry and Evelyn love Cuties, I decided to use those for my garland. They fit perfectly in their little hands and are easy to peel (less work for us Moms!) The kids loved picking out the best cranberries for me to use while snacking on Cuties, of course. There are a lot of ways to enlist the kids in this project, especially if they’re older. Remember, making messes and being together is what they’ll remember when they’re older!

You’ll Need:

Jute, Bakers Twine or Thread

Threading Needle

1 bag of Cranberries

1 bag of Cuties

1 bag of Cinnamon Sticks

Christmas Tree clippings (optional)

Step 1: Have the kids remove all stickers from the Cuties preheat oven to 175 degrees.

Step 2: Start slicing Cuties. You can get 4-5 slices per mandarin depending on how thick you cut the slices. They do shrink as they dry, so keep that in mind.

Step 3: Arrange the cut slices on a baking sheet or wire baking rack and place in oven for 3 hours, flipping halfway through. After the 3 hours is up, leave them in the oven until cool. I kept mine in overnight to make sure all the moisture got out.

Step 4: After Cuties have completely dehydrated, gather some scissors, jute or bakers twine, and a threading needle. You’ll need to use bakers twine if you choose to add the cranberries. The jute is too thick and won’t fit through the cranberry. Be sure to string through the top of the Cutie, not the center, so that it will hang correctly.

Step 5: Choose your pattern and then get threading! I alternated my tree clippings on every other mandarin and ended up going with 3 cranberries in between the Cuties since they shrink up a bit when dried.

Step 6: After you’ve threaded the garland, tie a few knots in the ends to secure the fruit and make a loop on each end to hang.

My favorite part of this project was definitely the satisfaction knowing I finally completed a craft I had wanted to do for a long time. I also loved including the kids and adding this to our memory bank. Cuties remind me of warmth and sunshine, so when I look at the finished garland, I think of all the bright and good things in the world. Be sure to follow along with Cuties #100daysofsunshine campaign so you can see all the happiness and love being spread around. Do you have any fun holiday projects you love to do with your kids?

Preparing for Guests this Holiday Season

December 14, 2017

This month we will be having two rounds of out of town guests. Our in-laws and then my sister and brother in law and their two children. We have been busy getting the house prepped and ready, which can be hard with two small children running around, winter break from school and holiday parties. In an effort to streamline the process, I’ve narrowed down my top 5 must-do things in order to get company ready.

1. Not all guests love what you do. This comes down to the little things like laundry detergent scents, candles you love to burn, and flavored coffee creamer. Above all else, you want guests to feel comfortable when they stay and the last thing you want is for them to have a reaction to something. Wash guest sheets, towels, and blankets in a dye and fragrance-free detergent and keep some Benadryl or Claritin handy, just in case!

2. Bathe and clean pets. If guests are coming from a home where they don’t own pets into a household that has three, including two large dogs, then you want to try and eliminate pet odor as much as possible. This includes their beds, eating areas, and any other spots in the house that they tend to favor (like a favorite chair or rug). Pay extra attention to these spots, especially if company will be near them! For those large items that can’t be washed, my go-to is PureAyre All-Natural Plant Based Pet Odor Eliminator. You can also spray PureAyre on dog towels/beds prior to throwing in the wash! It is the only odor eliminator strong enough to tackle the worst animal odors like cat urine, yet safe enough to spray directly on people and pets. PureAyre cleans the air while permanently getting rid of the source of odors so the smell doesn’t return. This has been a literal Godsend for me in my house. Even though I love animals and we have quite a few, I don’t like the smell of pets. I use PureAyre on pillows, rugs, carpet, furniture, and as an air freshener. It has a light mint fragrance upon spraying but it doesn’t linger in the air long. It keeps my house smelling fresh without being too overpowering. Eco-friendly odor eliminators can be tough to come by, but this is an all-natural combination of plant-derived enzymes without the use of chemicals, bacteria or alcohol.

3. Vacuum, Scrub, and Dust. This might be a no-brainer, but it’s probably the most important. No one wants to visit a house that is dirty. Think about if you checked into a hotel and there was dust or grime throughout the room, you’d want to switch asap. Have this mindset when hosting guests. If it’s easier and less stressful, consider having a cleaning service to come in and do a deep cleaning of baseboards, ceiling fans, and blinds. It’ll save your sanity, trust me. But if stress comes to be an issue preventing you to enjoy, you might want to check this reviews for Synchronicity CBD have shown that the hemp oil they provide is just chock full of cannabinoid goodness.

4. Don’t forget about the closet! Make space in the spare closet and dresser in the guest room so they aren’t living out of a suitcase. Try and think about your guest bedroom as a little bed and breakfast. If guests are staying in a room without a closet think about investing in a portable garment rack. They sell for under $40 and will add the perfect touch to the space where friends or family will be staying.

5. Most importantly, you want your guests feeling as comfortable as possible and not like they have to ask you for every little thing. Leave plenty of fresh towels, toiletries, bottles of water, fruit and snacks in their room. When we made over our guest bedroom last year, I put a lot of thought into small touches that would go a long way. Have magazines and books on nightstands, the wifi password and remotes in an easy to locate spot, extra blankets and pillows, and a little basket of travel sizes toiletries. You don’t have to go crazy, but mini shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothbrushes, and toothpaste are a welcomed touch in case anyone leaves theirs at home.

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Are you welcoming guests this holiday season? What is your favorite way to prepare?

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Snow Day Essentials We Love

December 11, 2017

This past weekend in Georgia, we finally got a long overdue winter wonderland. It hadn’t snowed like this in nearly four years. For it to snow just weeks before Christmas was like a fairy tale and we need to get our best troy bilt snow blowers ready. Everyone was so excited and we couldn’t wait to make the most of our 3 snow days. This was the first time Evelyn had ever seen snow and Henry was only 19 months old when he first experienced snow so it was equally as exciting. Living in the South this is what holiday dreams are made of and I couldn’t wait to capture some sweet images.

The kids’ clothes from Alex & Alexa had come just days prior and I couldn’t wait to get them in their outfits. Alex & Alexa sells designer clothing, shoes, toys, and accessories for kids and has been around for 10 years. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a selection anywhere else online which is why they are my go-to for unique and stylish pieces. Dressing my kids in clothing you don’t find at your local mall has always been important to me, and is originally why this blog was founded. Alex & Alexa carry over 200 international brands like Stella McCartney Kids, Bobo Chooses, Chloe, and Burberry. You can see more of the kids’ summer looks in a piece I wrote for them earlier this year on their blog. If you live in an area that gets snow quite often, then check out their vast assortment of winter gear. I’ve linked Henry and Evelyn’s outfits at the end of the post 🙂