Dive into Summer with Skyline Chili, Coney Island and the High-Diving Pirates

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Krissyar

In partnership with Coney Island, Skyline Chili is offering a special deal for the Coney Island Dive Into Summer With High-Diving Pirates. This spectacular show of acrobatic pirates will bring their story to life with thrilling stunts, Olympic dives and a little mischief! At all Cincinnati and NKY location from June 10 to June 18, customers will be able to purchase tickets to this amazing show, and for purchasing them at Skyline, you’ll receive a second ticket free. This limited time buy-one-get-one-free offer is the perfect way to jump start your families’ summer!
Get you grub on –  and enter to win a $25 Skyline Gift Card from Skyline, and All in a Days Work. Enter in the rafflecopter below for your chance!

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The “Essential” Essential Oil Diffuser

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Krissyar

As you know I have been leaning my family towards a more natural way of life – when possible (and not too difficult). Part of this lifestyle change has included the use of essential oils; which actually can be useful for a ton of ailments. I talked to you earlier this week about the natural flea and tick remedy – and we’ve discussed uses of lavender oil and coconut oils in the past.

One effective – and easy- way to get the most out of your essential oils is to use an essential oil diffuser.  (I particularly like this oil diffuser from Organic Aromas – there’s not water or heat needed to diffuse the oil).


These type of diffusers are considered one of the most powerful type – they don’t need the water or heat to get the essential oil in the air, and they work by using an atomizer to make airborne particles of essential oils fine enough to be blown into the air.

There are a ton of benefits to diffusing the oils in the diffuser – such as relaxation and sleep, mood enhancing, helps ward of illness, pain relief, breathing easier, and more. Besides the health benefits – they smell awfully good too! I use lavender a lot in my house, which makes the entire house smell good, and its a mood enhancer and helps eliminate stress (something everyone in my house seems to need!)

If you aren’t a believer  – just give it a few days, and you will notice a huge difference. I sleep better, and overall feel better since we’ve been using diffusers in my home.

 

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3 Surprising Tips to Help Your Family Sleep Better This Summer

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Krissyar

Summer can wreak havoc on your family’s sleep schedule. Not only are your kids off their schedules from school, but the longer days, heat, and humidity can also make it hard to fall asleep. Fortunately, solutions could be easier than you think. If you’re lying awake at night and you feel tired during the day, consider making the following three changes to improve your sleep quality.

Use the Long Summer Days to Your Advantage

Summer means the sun shines later in the evening, and depending on where you live, the evening could be the only time temperatures are cool enough to go outside without getting burned. Spending time outside balances your circadian rhythms. Essentially, this biological process tells your body when it’s time to wake up and when you should get tired. When the heat of summer starts bearing down and the temperatures are too hot to go out, wait until the evening to get time outdoors. Consider going for a walk and exploring nature, or play a game in your backyard.

Earlier mornings can also help, as spending some time outside before the sun is high in the sky and the temperatures increase can help you wake up for the day.

Open Your Door to Improve Airflow

You may like sleeping with the door closed to give yourself more privacy and block out distractions such as home noise and hallway lights. However, closing doors can also restrict airflow and limit how cool your room could be, which could leave you tossing and turning in a hot and stuffy room.

To test the airflow, step out of your room at night or when you wake up in the morning and see if you notice a temperature difference. If the hallway feels cooler than your room, then the airflow is limiting how cool your room can get. Along with opening the door at night, you can also try other tricks with your home’s HVAC system to stay cool such as checking to make sure your furniture isn’t blocking the air vents or using lightweight bedding instead of a comforter.

Create a Bedtime Routine

While your kids are out of school for the summer, you may be tempted to let them stay up late watching movies or playing with friends. While you can certainly be more flexible with bedtimes, try to stick to a regular sleep schedule and follow the same bedtime routine.

Completing a bedtime routine, such as brushing teeth and reading a bedtime story, triggers a response in the brain that signals it’s time to wind down. By going to sleep at the same time or close to the same time each night, their bodies can start automatically getting tired during that time. This way, you won’t have kids who want to stay up until midnight and not have the energy to get up in the morning.

If your family is struggling to sleep during the summer, try to understand why. Your family’s sleep schedule could be off because of school or environmental factors such as your room temperature. With a few small changes, everyone in your home can get a good night’s sleep.

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Sephora $25 Gift Card Giveway

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Krissyar

You have a chance to win a $25 Sephora Gift Card thanks to:

Simply Sherryl

Beauty Info Zone

Whit Devereaux

All In A Day’s Work

This giveaway is sponsored by the bloggers listed and hosted by WomanlyWoman.com

We look forward to awarding the prize to one lucky winner! You are welcome to enter if you are 18 or older and have a United States mailing address.

The winner will receive one gift card in the mail directly from Amazon:

 

This giveaway will take place from June 1-7.

To enter, follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter below:

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If you are a blogger and would like to join us in offering a Sephora giveaway next month, please visit this page.

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Litehouse Dressings: Bloggers Night Out

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Krissyar

This is a sponsored post, but all opinions (like always) are my own.

So last week I had the privilege of being invited to a local bloggers night at at Bouquet Resturant  hosted by Litehouse Foods.  Bouquet is super cute restaurant and wine bar in Covington, in the Mainstrasse area.

Photo courtesy of Bouquet Restaurants website – I got there when it was pretty dark, and wasn’t able to take outside photos!

We were greeted with appetizers and drinks, and I have to say I was impressed. My most favorite appetizer was the cucumber slices with a dollop of guacamole and a pickled red onion. It was seriously delicious, and I probably could of just filled up on appetizers!

I don’t really drink much, but I did have a glass of sparkling wine with appetizers as we awaited our fun food demonstration.


We were lucky enough to have Lisa – NutriGirl a registered dietitian who runs the website  Sounds Bite Nutrition. She also does group nutrition lectures for companies (like Litehouse) meal planning, diet counseling and more.

I was impressed how knowledgeable she was about every ingredient she was using in the food demo. She made this really awesome Homestyle Apple Slaw which would of normally been out of my comfort zone – I mean apples, mint and ranch dressing?! To me, that sounded more like a combination that my son would put together playing Chopped with his sisters in the kitchen. But I was pleasantly surprised – it was super delish, and it’s on my list to make for grill outs this year.
After our food demo, well got ready for dinner – and lots of conversation. I was definitely in a room filled with talented and strong women! I learned a lot, and went away from the dinner inspired and motivated to be a better me – as a blogger, and as a healthier person.

We had a tasty salad, and some great options to chose from for our main course – chicken, salmon, or steak. I of course went with the steak.
Now I grew up where all the meat was thoroughly cooked to brown perfection lol. I’ve been working my way out of my comfort zone and trying steaks the way they are supposed to be eaten – medium rare.
If you are afraid of the pink (like I used to be) you need to stop it right now! Eating it cooked just right makes all the difference and you wouldn’t believe the flavors and overall experience in your mouth when you aren’t eating overcooked steak! (I am still working on my Mom with this – I’ll keep you updated on that).
We talked a bit about Litehouse Foods and their desire and mission to be a company that offers fresh, delicious products and as natural as possible. They don’t just offer dressings (which by the way, is my families favorite) but also dips, cheeses, herbs and now even cider! Since their products are all fresh with no preservatives, they are in the refrigerated section (which for me, I love. If I am getting ingredients for a salad, I want to get my dressing where I get my salad stuff as well). Their are GMO free, and most products are gluten-free as well (all the labels are clearly marked).
I love working with brands and companies that are looking out for me and my family – a product I can reach for, without worrying about whats inside.

We finished up our evening with some yummy bite size desserts. They even served one of my favorites – creme brulee!
I have to admit; I totally could of devoured like 5 or 6 of these lol. They were super delicious. It’s also one of my favorite desserts that I have yet to try at home (though thats something thats on my list for this summer!)
They also served us their signature pb&j brownie. I’m not sure why I’ve never thought of it! Brownies with peanut butter, jelly and whipped cream on top! (I may have to try this at home).
It was a great finish to an fun evening.

It was a great evening – and I think we all learned some new information when it comes to healthy eating, and that I have even more reason to love Litehouse Foods!
Remember Litehouse Food products can be found in the refrigerated section of your local grocery stores such as Kroger, Meijer, Walmart, and Target!

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