Family Time & The Clorox2 Play 2Day Challenge!

Fall is here but there is still plenty of time to get outside and have fun as a family! My family spent the whole summer outdoors, whether it was swimming, hiking, or hanging out at the park! We love to get outside for family time! Its a great way to bond, and as the saying goes, "a family that plays together stays together"!  It is a great way to model the importance of physical activity for your kids and make sure everyone in the family is staying active! 

Clorox2 is inviting families everywhere to take the Clorox2 Play 2Day Challenge! This takes place this weekend, September 24th! They want you to log on to their site and pledge to turn the TV off for the day and GET OUTSIDE! There are so many great activities you can do as a family, no matter what age your kids are! Here are some of my favorite things to do!:

Going for a nature walk or hike is a great way to explore your neighborhood or the mountains! Depending on the ages of your kids, you may want to do a short walk around the block or hit a nature trail! Talk about the changes in the plants due to fall, and discuss this with your kids. Getting them engaged and interested in the world around them is really important!

Playing any kind of sport as a family is a sure way to get laughs and a good time! Some favorites include soccer, kick ball and softball! This teaches discipline and team work! And especially with soccer, you are getting lots of physical activity from all the running!

We also love to hit the local park! There are always lots of other kids around, so get out there and be social! We like to play at bigger parks where there is lots of room to run, lots to do and places to sit and rest.  Some parks even offer activity days, so check with your local parks department for any special events in your area.

You don't have to go anywhere to have fun outdoors! Some of our favorite games include tag and hide and go seek. Even as a kid I remember playing hide and go seek with my grandpa! It was something we always looked forward to! That's really what it's all about-having fun with your kids and creating memories that will last a life time! My kids are already 2,4 and 6 and I feel like the time is flying by me! It's so important to seize the opportunity while your kids are still kids!  You don't want to wake up and realize you missed out on the fun!

No matter what kind of activity you do, please join me in taking the Clorox Play 2Day challenge this weekend and get outside!! The Worldwide Day of Play is the centerpiece of Nickelodeon's The Big Help, a program to empower kids and families to make healthy lifestyle choices every day. On September 24, 2011, kids and families are encouraged to participate in the Worldwide Day of Play to turn off the TV and play outside. Physical activity can improve health, self-esteem and the well being of children. Teach kids a healthier lifestyle of limited TV time and a more physical activities.  Clorox 2® is a proud sponsor of Nickelodeon's 8th Annual Worldwide Day of Play. So take the Clorox2® Play 2Day pledge to play outside!

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Lovemode Review and $25 GC Giveaway!

I may be a mom, but I still like to dress cute and trendy! In the town I live in, there are some alright places to shop, but to get the things I really love I usually have to drive 2 1/2 hours to Seattle or shop online! I was recently introduced to Lovemode! They are a great juniors clothing store with a huge selection of amazing clothes! You can find all sorts of tops, bottoms, dresses and accessories!

I am all about getting great clothes for a great price! With 3 growing little girls, I can't afford super expensive stuff! Luckily Lovemode offers cheap juniors clothes for all sorts of styles! From casual to evening, you can find exactly what you are looking for!

About Lovemode (From their website):
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"At LoveMode, we are dedicated to bringing you the latest trends and fashions at affordable prices. We carry a wide and fashionable selection of juniors clothing and accessories.



LoveMode started in 2004 with Kiki's Fashions. Kiki's Fashions was born out of the need for cute and trendy maternity clothes at affordable prices. While most maternity clothes out in the market are boxy, boring and expensive, Kiki's found success by having a wide selection of unique maternity styles at prices mostly under $20.

As Kiki's grew, our customers began asking about juniors clothing.  They loved our maternity clothing, but wished they could continue shopping with us after their pregnancy.

So we listened and LoveMode was born.  LoveMode follows the same no nonsense model as Kiki's: cute and trendy clothing, affordable prices, quick shipping and excellent customer service. We believe that if we make the shopping experience a simple one, our customers can focus on what really matters, the fashion."

I was offered the chance to do a review from their site! I had so much fun browsing all the beautiful items on the site! I finally decided I wanted a new dress for special occasions and nights out. I needed something new for who knows what! ☺  So after browsing and hunting, narrowing down and lots of mind changing, I settled on this:

This super cute Purple Animal Print Dress is currently on sale for $21.67!  I love the fit and think its perfect for a special night out with the girls or my honey! ♥   I fell in love with this dress as soon as I saw it and it was a great choice! The cut is flattering and the material is easy to clean!

I love that Lovemode offers free shipping with no minimum purchase! They ship quickly and have great customer service! Lovemode.com is a fun site to check it out, so go visit today!! 


Lovemode is offering one lucky winner a chance to win a $25 Gift card!! Enter via Rafflecopter:



I was compensated with the above mentioned product in exchange for a review on my blog. The compensation did not affect my opinions of the site or the product.  All opinions are 100% my own. 

Hellmann's® Chicken Challenge

 

For so many moms, back-to-school season means back to the same old dinner routines. We have a handful of go-to recipes and we rely on them to carry us through, week-in and week-out. Well, things are about to change... Hellmann's® is on a mission to help break you out of your dinner menu monotony!

 

To help you spice-up your dinner routine, Hellmann's® and Best Foods® mayonnaise are launching the first-ever Chicken Challenge, a series of head-to-head chicken dish challenges that will help moms diversify their weekly recipe repertoire. Each week on Hellmanns.com, two chicken dish "challenger" recipes from Chipotle Lime Crusted Chicken to Baked Buffalo Chicken will go up against one of the most popular recipes on Hellmanns.com*, Parmesan Crusted Chicken. Try one of the featured Hellmann's® chicken recipes each week and cast your vote for your favorite.

On Hellmanns.com, you can also enter into a weekly sweepstakes for a chance to win one of four $250 grocery gift cards.** And if Hellmann's® receives more than 10,000 entries, the value of the grocery gift cards will double to $500!**

Hellmann's®* transforms chicken into a juicier, crispier, more delicious meal.*** With so many delicious recipes to try out at Hellmanns.com, you're sure to find dishes the whole family will love. 

 "Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a Hellmann's® prize package in exchange for this post.  No monetary exchange took place. All opinions are my own."

Cellfire Coupons

The offers below are available online until 09/19 and expire 10/03 and are valid at Kroger and Kroger subsidiaries, Safeway subsidiaries (excluding Dominick's), D'Agostino, Harps Foods, Shop 'n Save, Lowe's Foods, and Foodtown.  Click here to join!

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Enter to Win A Kolcraft Stroller!

I am a HUGE fan of Kolcraft and their amazing baby products! One of my faves is their Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller! You can enter to win one from Moms Review 4 You!  Click here to enter!

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