Want That Hair with Pantene and Clever Girls Collective!

Thanks to Clever Girls and Pantene, I have all of the products I could possibly need to create the perfect hairstyle! 

But what will it be? With this arsenal of beauty goodies, the possibilities are endless!

Holiday Appetizers Made Easy with Rich's SeaPak Spring Rolls!

'Tis the season for office parties, get togethers with friends, and family gatherings - and of course you don't want to show up empty handed! Stop wracking your brain for the perfect, made from scratch, dinner party recipe {because sometimes, ain't nobody got time for that} arrive bearing the gift of yummy food, with a delicious holiday appetizer from Rich's SeaPak! 

I'm a stay at home mom, and I thoroughly enjoy cooking, but in general I cook at least twice a day, at least six days a week. And while I enjoy showing off my skills to people outside of my household, sometimes I just need a break! Quick and easy appetizers like Rich's SeaPak Shrimp Spring Rolls are perfect for such occasions.

Rich's SeaPak Shrimp Spring Rolls are quick and easy to make {you can either fry or bake them} and DELICIOUS! I have to admit, I'm a bit of an egg/spring roll snob {they are the determining factor as to whether I will dine at a Asian restaurant again}, and these definitely made the grade! The wrapper is delightfully crispy and the filling is bright, fresh, and tasty. 

They even come packed with a delicious sweet and spicy chili sauce, but if you want to get snazzy, you can prepare this Spicy Peanut Ginger Dipping Sauce {recipe from SeaPak.com}: 

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

COOK TIME: 10 minutes

MAKES: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

8 SeaPak Shrimp Spring Rolls

1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare spring rolls according to package directions and keep warm while preparing dipping sauce.

To a blender, add the remaining ingredients along with ½ cup warm water and blend until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add more warm water a tablespoon at a time. Serve alongside warm spring rolls.

You can find even more yummy recipes and easy meal ideas by following SeaPak on Pinterest!

So if your hubby lets you know about the company potluck dinner at the last minute, your friends invite you to an impromptu gathering, or you get unexpected visitors - don't stress yourself out! At under $10 a box, it's easy to keep a few boxes of SeaPak Spring Rolls in your freezer for any occasion. They even make a great after school {or any time} snack or can be part of a healthy, quick dinner. Until next time...

She Said What Now? NickMom's Kids Say the Darndest #MotherFunny Things

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Yep... that's my Kenziekins, draped in like, 20 pairs of my underwear. She went through a phase where every chance she got, she ransacked my lingerie drawer and set about putting every single pair of panties I owned...over her head. Yeah. Wore them all around her neck like necklaces or something. Lasted for months. But at least she was cute with it and it was in the privacy of our own home {well, until I took a picture of it and posted it on the web for the whole world to see}. Now that there is such a thing as NickMom and NickMom.com, at least I know my kids aren't the only little weirdos out there {but of course Nickelodeon didn't come out with it until I was on my third and last kid}...

The Clue is In the Blue! (LUVS New & Improved Diapers)

We've actually been fans of Luvs diapers for years {we used them for Lo as well}, but we've used them almost exclusively since Kenzie was born. We love the cloth like texture, the adorable patterns {especially the monkey that is on the size 4 diapers since that's my nickname for Kenzie}, and the fact that they are totally non bulky {there's nothing that ruins a cute little outfit more than a chunky diaper bootie}. But what really keeps us going back for Luvs {besides necessity} is the fact that they have all the effectiveness of other brands, without the dent in the wallet.

Absorbency is always an important feature in a diaper {I mean, that's the whole point, right?}, but that becomes especially key as your little one gets older. You don't want overnight leaks {which is why the new Night Lock feature is great}, and as they get bigger and their bladders hold more liquid, you'll find that though you may be changing diapers less frequently, you definitely need a diaper that can handle your littles new capacity for... uh... pee {lol}.

We were already quite satisfied with how well Luvs worked for us, but now their most absorbent diaper is available at Walmart! Luvs Super Absorbent diapers have a contoured shape with leak barrier leg gathers, for a snug, comfortable fit. And with an ultra absorbent leakguard core that helps lock wetness away from baby’s skin, they absorb even more than regular Luvs. Just look for the special blue seal on the package...

So just remember, #theclueisintheblue ! Now that the secret is out, make sure to look for these Kenzie tested, Mama approved Luvs diapers at your local Walmart!

Until next time...

Make Back to School Grand with Pillsbury!

Grands! Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: http://clvr.li/14hD30B

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but if you asked my girls I'm sure they'd say the most important meal {to them at least} is the after school snack!

Peyton and Lo both have bizarre lunch schedules-they each dine at the school cafeteria before 11 AM! Lo gets home at around 3 PM and Peyton gets home closer to 5-so you can imagine they are close to ravenous by the time they walk through the door! I've learned {the hard way} that life is better for everyone if I have a good snack for them when they get home everyday. But there's a fine balance between giving them a filling snack that will tide them over until dinner time and something that will keep them from enjoying our evening meal. And considering that most days I've already cooked at least one meal before they get home from school {and will be cooking another one before night's end}, I really don't want to do anything that's gonna wreck my small kitchen {and pile even more cleaning work to my load}. So this recipe using Pillsbury Grands! Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits {sent for feature consideration} is right up our alley!

One of the reason I love this simple recipe for Grands Grilled Cheese Sandwiches {find the recipe here} is that it only require one pot, makes minimal mess, and is very easily customized to suit your kids' tastes {I opted to use cheddar cheese instead of American and added a slice of turkey to a couple of them}.

These delicious biscuits were a hit amongst everyone {the hubby included}! Peyton said she loved how it was cheesy and gooey like a traditional grilled cheese sandwich, but it had an added sweetness because of the Pillsbury Grands! Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits. I also noticed that where my kids would usually eat two traditional grilled cheese sandwiches a piece, replacing the bread with biscuits made it way more satisfying for my girls and they only needed one sandwich each!

Grilled cheese not your thing? Looking for a quick, delicious, and easy meal idea for dinner? Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits provide a variety of family favorite recipes, ready in under 30 minutes, that are delicious and have a little twist to help parents keep dinner fun, not boring. Here's a list of some scrumptious meal ideas to satisfy every appetite in any family {with the added bonus of being easy on mommy's schedule-Lord knows we have enough to deal with during the school year}:


Easy Grands! Chicken Pot Pie: http://clvr.li/15wW3sK
Grands! Barbecue Cups: http://clvr.li/18qo6WV
Grands! Chicken Pot Pie Puffs: http://clvr.li/189uUMx
Grands! Mini Pizzas: http://clvr.li/13HXYaA
Grands! Pepperoni Pizza Bake: http://clvr.li/1a4SSGY
Grands! Taco Melts: http://clvr.li/17UqgOy
Grands! Unsloppy Joes: http://clvr.li/17o9IzH

And for your convenience, there's even a downloadable booklet with all kinds of neat recipes utilizing Pillsbury Grands! Refrigerated Biscuits: http://clvr.li/17r1ymu . Make sure to leave a comment below {or tag me on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter} and share the Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits recipe you're most excited to try! 

Until next time...

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. The content and opinions expressed here are all my own and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of General Mills. Compensation was provided by General Mills via Clever Girls Collective.

Multiply Your Style and Save Big for Back to School at Old Navy!

Since I controlled the reigns on this shopping excursion, I opted for the sweetest little sundress for Lo. I was also able to get her a 2 pairs of patterned skinny jeans and a couple of cute graphic tees-all for under $60! What I love about Old Navy is that even though I'm getting a great bargain, there is real quality in the clothes, so not only will they last until Lo grows out of them, I'll be able to pass them down to Kenzie when she gets older. Now that's really multiplying the savings!

Old Navy wants to see your kids start the school year looking stylish at great prices. So not only are they having this great back to school sale,  you can visit a store and take a picture of your kids on the Old Navy runway for a chance to appear on the Old Navy website or enter the Multiply Your Style Sweet Sweepstakes (for official rules and details! Between 8/3 and 8/14 there will be runway set up in all US Old Navy retail locations. You can submit photos of your kids (ages 6-12) rocking their favorite Old Navy Back to School looks on the runway for a chance to appear on www.oldnavy.com/myONstyle. Pictures taken in store should be shared via Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #MyONStyle (the site will be live from 7/31 to 8/15). Old Navy and Nickelodeon will be hosting a sweepstakes with Sam and Cat (stars of the Nickelodeon show!). The prize includes travel and hotel for four, a $1,000 Old Navy shopping spree with the stars of Sam & Cat, as well as $500 in spending money! Rules and details can be found here: www.nick.com/oldnavy.​

How do you multiply your kids’ style when back to school shopping? My inquiring mind wants to know! Leave a comment below and let me know what you think! Until next time...

Old Navy wants to see your kids start the school year looking stylish at great prices. Visit your nearest Old Navy for a back to school sale between August 1st and August 14th with great fashion under $10. Take a picture of your kids on the Old Navy runway for a chance to appear on the Old Navy website or enter the Multiply Your Style Sweet Sweepstakes! For Official Rules and details, go to www.Nick.com/OldNavy.


This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Old Navy. The opinions and text are all mine.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Old Navy.  The opinions and text are all mine.

Spiegel- A Century of Style for the New Millennium

Did you know that Heidi Klum was first photographed in America for a Spiegel catalogue, and supermodels like Claudia Schiffer and Stephanie Seymour regularly graced the covers throughout the '90's? Fashion icons like Ralph Lauren, Anne Klein, and Donna Karen have all created collections exclusively for the brand. But the fashion innovations did not end in the '90's.

With the arrival of Richard Lowe III as the International Creative Director in 2012, Spiegel continues to bring the highest caliber of fashion to mainstream America at affordable prices. Here are a few of my picks from the latest collections:

This is just a small sampling of the cute {and affordable} fashion finds on Spiegel.com right now! So, take the time to take another look at Spiegel, it's been around this long for a reason! Until next time...