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I joined up with a few friends to host a cash giveaway.  
Enter below for a chance to win $170 cash...  

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I'm clearly not entering my own giveaway, but if I was gifted a bunch of cash right now, I would totally look at these gems...

Map of America | Circular Picnic Mat | Mama Necklace

VoxBox by Influenster {product review}

This was my 2nd influenster voxbox, so I knew what to expect and was tracking my box as soon as I heard it was shipped.  It came last Friday {an extremely busy day for me} so I grabbed it as I was headed to my sisters house to meet my mom and other sister for our girls weekend.  The second I walked in the door, I ripped it open...forgetting to take a photo first, which explains this photo... 

Influenster is a community of trendsetters, social media masterminds, and educated consumers who live to give opinions of products and experiences. They invite members to sample their 'VoxBox' programs, totally free of charge in exchange for sharing honest opinions via reviews and on social media.  Anyone can sign-up!  :

You fill out a quiz when they pre-select you, which gives you an idea of what kind of products {chocolate, lotion, tea, etc.} in the box.  But you don’t know the brands until it comes.

VoxBox sends an information card with the details of each product.  You are required to take a survey on your box and can blog, instagram  etc. about it to help you earn more points, but again, only the quiz is necessary!  The Influenster GoVoxBox included 6 products this month....

the vitamin shoppe NEXT STEP [$?] The first thing I found in my box was 3 meal replacement shakes and a shaker to make them in.  Since I'm currently working on shedding baby weight, I found this interesting.  They're so handy to keep at the office when you're in a rush or only high calorie lunches are available.  Plus they fill you up!

Playtex Sport Fresh Balance [$3.99 + up] A few months ago, I would have been ALL OVER THIS!  Playtex Sport tampons were my go to {before getting my IUD}.  They're the most comfortable tampons I've found.  I'm gave these to my sister since I have no need for them! :)  {I really hope my dad isn't reading this post!}

Aqua Spa Relax Bath Soak [$9.99]  Next up was bath soak.  If you follow my on IG or have read this blog for long, you know I have a LOVE for baths!  I was so excited to try this bath soak.  It was soo good!  Plus it's lavender scented so it's calming and relaxing too!  Plus you're left with silky soft feeling skin afterwards! :)

Muller Greek Yogurt [$1.29] I try to feed my kids healthy {without going bankrupt!}.  One way we sneak extra protein into them is with Greek Yogurt.  This yogurt had an added bonus because the corner has little granola or fruit you can mix into the yogurt.  Win!

Blue Diamond Fruit Flavored Almonds [$3.19] Like I just said, we try to provide our kids with healthy foods.  Often times it's difficult to do that we're you're on the go.  Since we go directly from daycare to other evening activities {the gym, swimming lessons, story hour, etc.} before dinner, I try to keep healthy {non-temperature sensitive} foods in my car so we aren't filling up on convenience store or fast foods. These were PERFECT!  I didn't give them to Cullyn {he's still too little for nuts} but Jordyn LOVES almonds!  We've had both the lightly salted and now the blueberry flavors.

PROFOOT Pedi-Rock [$8.99] Adam was pleased to see this in my box.  I am known for having terribly callused heels.  {a downfall of always being barefoot!} This thing feels just like the blocks they use at the salons when you get a 'real' pedicure! :) 

PROFOOT Triad Orthotic [$10.49] I'll be honest, I haven't tried the insert yet.  I'm less than 2 weeks away from my first half marathon and I'm too paranoid to try anything new on my feet, but I'm excited to try them after my race, because I'm pretty sure I'll need anything I can to help relieve the pain and soreness.  

Have you ever gotten an Influenster VoxBox?  I’m not sure if there is a wait to sign up right now, but if you want an invite leave your e-mail here and I will send you an invite!  There’s no guarantee if / when you will get a VoxBox, but it’s totally worth a shot!

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for review purposes

Little Free Libraries {Have you heard of them?!}

The other day I stumbled across a website that had a link to this thing called Little Free Library and I was immediately intrigued.  They are literally, little, free libraries.  Typically in someone's backyard.  As it turns out, this is not a new thing {I'm just behind, like usual!} So I clicked on the map right away to see that we actually about 50 in Iowa and one right in our town!

So last Thursday I loaded up the kids and we went to check it out.  It was in the perfect location, right where a neighborhood backyard, community pond/walking path, and a city park meet.  Typically these are designed for people to take a book {this one had about 2 or 3 dozen books ranging from children's books to history to chick lit} and leave another one to replace it.  However, we didn't bring a book, so we just sat down and read all of the children's books they had.  We had so much fun!  When we do the landscaping at the lakehouse, I really, really want to make one!  It would also be a great place to leave books you're looking to donate. 

Let me know if you end up going to one in your area!

Shutterfly Giveaway!

You a chance to win an 8x8 hard cover 20-page Photo Book plus free shipping 

But first I want to remind you all about Shutterfly's Photo Year books.  Since school will be out before you know it, make sure to make it a school year to remember.  They have a brand new style called Best in Class, and parents can now order directly online! http://bit.ly/SFLYyearbook. I encourage you to take a look because Shutterfly's yearbooks are the easiest way to preserve school year memories. Their site is so user-friendly and they offer the most quality products at the most competitive rate! Trust me! I've stacked deals upon deals to my Shutterfly orders, they don't mind! :)

There is just nothing like getting a bright orange box in the mail...
here's how to get yours...



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