Fall Style with Meijer

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Krissyar
This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.

If there is one thing I love to do (besides sweepstakes) is shop. With a limited budget you’ll rarely catch me at the mall (those days are over), so I’m quite thrifty when it comes to fashion. But once thing my friends will tell you about me is that I know how to dress – and I know how to find a deal. So when I got the opportunity to go shopping for myself at Meijer for some fall clothes I was super excited.
If you think Meijer is just for food or Halloween costumes, your mistaken. I went into Meijer with a limited budget I set for myself to just get a thing or two I could wear to work. It didn’t take me but a few minutes to go wayy over budget – not because of the prices, but because of the deals! Meijer was having a B1G1 50% off and with all the deals I was finding I just couldn’t resist.

#MeijerStyle

They had some awesome cute sweaters and tops, as well as dress pants that were a great fit!

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We also know that accessories are a huge part of expressing your own style – Meijer’s cute collection of socks, scarfs, shoes and jewelry help you do that , without breaking your bank. I was able to get 2 cute outfits and a few other things for less then $100! (Keep an eye out for my next post featuring my picked styles!)
#MeijerStyle

What fall accessory is a necessity for you?
Check out Meijer’s Fall LookBook for some more great finds!

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V-tech InnoTab3: Review & Giveaway

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Krissyar
This is a sponsored post, VTech product, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by VTech.
 

I knew my son would be super excited when I received the chance to review V-tech’s new InnoTab3. It seems like daily I am searching for my Kindle Fire or iPad because he’s ‘borrowed’ it and it’s in some crazy place he went to get some me time – like his closet, or under the stairs. When I told him he was going to get his own tablet and he couldn’t of been more excited.

I think his favorite part is that it has a camera just like Mommy’s iPad. He can rotate it to take pictures of himself, or rotate it out to take pictures of his sister’s or the dog (or Mommy – who is virtually unaware my picture was being taken while in a very unflattering pose while working out). He also loves LOVES the ArtStudio – sometimes kid’s need a break from thinking too much (yes I said it) after a long day of Kindergarten he doesn’t always want to jump on his tablet and just go over more letters and numbers and sound (though don’t get me wrong – he LOVES playing the games…but little boys? They need to just not think every once in awhile).  The ArtStudio gives him a creative outlet to keep him buy while Mommy is cleaning, or cooking, or doing household chores.  (like other mom’s of boys you must know how important this is – every time I turn around he seems to be into something or causing trouble!)
So it’s obviously my son loves it, and I love it as well. A durable tablet to keep him busy with educational apps and my most favorite part? I can download games and fun from the computer, instead of making a trip to the store or waiting for it to be delivered to the house (yes, I’m a bit impatient). When my son gets his reward for his behavioral or chore chart , we login and he gets to pick out an app! It’s great!

InnoTab® 3 Learning Tablet:

•The InnoTab® 3 combines educational games, creative activities and reading skills in a child-friendly, multi-function, touch screen tablet to make learning fun. 

•Compact and lightweight design with 4.3” color touch screen, new directional pad and tilt sensor

•2.0 megapixel, 180° rotating camera with more than 55 photo features and special effects

•Your child can even embark on fun, educational adventures with their favorite characters such as Doc McStuffins®, Sofia the First® and Jake & the Never Land Pirates. 

•The InnoTab 3 makes learning fun for children, while giving them a cool electronic device made just for them! 

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So Fresh & So Clean, Clean with Playtex Fresh+Sexy Wipes

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Krissyar

#CBIAS #FamilyMobileSaves #shop

 

OK Mom’s and wives you have to admit – we are lucky to get a shower once a day (seriously lucky!) let alone another  after a hard day of work, chasing kids, doing laundry, working out  and all the other 385 things we do in a day.  Trying to feel sexy after a long day of diapers and dirt seems impossible. How many times have you rushed to take a shower so you can spend some intimate time with your spouse to come to bed with them snoring and slobbering all over your pillow? (Yes honey, I’m talking about you). Well I have found -insert angels singing here – a solution. Quick and easy Playtex’s Fresh+Sexy wipes make it convenient and quick to feel fresh and sexy in a moment’s notice.

#FreshNSexy #shop #sexy #fresh #clean

As we are all too aware the moment (or should we say husband’s) don’t seem to give a flying flip how you feel. It (he) strikes when it (he) pleases. But thanks to the new Fresh and Sexy wipes you never have to be caught  not feeling so fresh… You can be ready for when the moment strikes, and to be fresh after as well.

The special hypoallergenic formula and soft cloth gently cleanse and leave you feeling clean and refreshed, no matter what the occasion.Cloth-like feel – made of a special fabric that is both soft and strong, and feels luxurious on your skin
Safe, easy and convenient to use
Gentle yet cleansing formula that is hypo-allergenic and alcohol free
Lightly scented and flushable
Hypoallergenic
Skin conditioning natural botanicals, like cranberry, chamomile, and aloe

#FreshNSexy #shop #fresh #sexy

I love that they have individually wrapped wipes that you can carry in your wallet, purse, or gym bag. Getting fresh and sexy in a moments notice makes intimate  moments with your spouse more pleasurable, and the clean up afterwards? No worries. Get back to work after that nooner or get up and make the kids pancakes after the morning romp without having to jump in the shower. (who has time for that?!)

So fresh and so clean, clean!

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Child Passenger Safety Week: Are Your Kids Safe?

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Krissyar
This is a sponsored post, though I was compensated for my time, all opinions are my own.
 
#Safety #kids #carseats #boosterseats
 

As parent’s we do everything we can to assure that our children are safe – we put up safety gates, we child safety lock the cabinets, the frig, we bolt down the T.V, we put in an alarm system, we buy the best car seats and booster seats money can buy. But do we put that much thought into the installation of the car seats? We move car seats from one car to another; take them out to put packages in, and then put them back in again. Just because it’s buckled doesn’t mean it’s in properly. 

Car Crashes are the leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old

More than 3,660 children were killed in car crashes during a 5-year period. (2007-2011)

In 2011, over one third of children killed in car crashes were not in car seats or wearing seat belts.

In 2011, an estimated 314 lives were saved by car restraints among children 4 and younger.

Car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury in cars by 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers. In SUV’s, pickups and bans, they reduce the risk by 58 percent for infants and 59 percent for toddlers.

Scary isn’t it? The best way to protect your children is to be an informed parent.

Please take initiative! Visit Safercar.gov to learn tips on car seat safety, watch how-to videos and sign up for car seat recall notifications!

A goal of National Seat Check Saturday is to teach parents how to correctly install and use car seats, and ensure children are in the right seats for their ages and size. To locate a Certified Child Passenger Safety technician in your area, go to safercar.gov/therightseat or download the free SaferCar app from the iTunes App Store.

My daughter was only 3 months old when we were involved in our first auto accident – I was so grateful that we took the time to get the seat installed by a Certified technician at the local fire station and that it kept my baby safe. After the accident we disposed of the car seat to ensure a continued high level of crash protection for my daughter. You can read more about the recommendations for replacing car seats after a crash  here.

Better safe then sorry – learn the proper seat and installation for your child!

#safety #children #kids #drive

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#6SecondsFlat with Wendy’s Flatbread Sandwiches

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Krissyar

This is a sponsored post, though I was compensated for my time, all opinions are my own.

O.K. I have to admit – though most days I pack 4 lunches (the 3 kids, and myself) sometimes in a rush, I don’t pack mine or even worse – forget it sitting on the counter as we rush out the door. So I’ve done my research with the fast food joints around my office to see what my best option is for a quick, healthy lunch.
Thankfully I have a Wendy’s right down the street – and thankfully Wendy’s has the new flatbread chicken sandwiches. They definitely don’t taste like fast food, and they are  a filling sandwich for lunch.

Not only does Wendy’s have some great healthy sandwiches (Wendy’s Flatbread Chicken Sandwiches are back for a limited time. Try both flavors, Asiago Ranch -it has bacon on it -and Smoky Honey Mustard :  only 370 calories!!)., but they are also sponsoring an awesome sweepstakes.

With just a 6 second video, you could win $6,000 in Wendy’s #6SecondsFlat Flatbread Sweepstakes.

Tell Wendy’s what you think about their flatbreads in a Vine or Instagram video then send it @Wendys (through twitter, Instagram or Vine) with the #6SecondsFlat tag and the custom hashtag #Allinadayswork6.

 Each week of September, one lucky winner will be randomly selected to receive a $6000 prize.

Check out my video below for a little inspiration, then go upload a video of your own for a chance to win!

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