She's Growing Up + Giveaway

Can you believe how fast the little ones grow? I can't believe that our little one is almost ready for her first birthday! It's been a crazy first year but we have enjoyed every minute of it. Here's a little throwback of our last year.

Isn't that amazing! 

With Mother's Day fast approaching now is a perfect time to enjoy your little (or not so little) ones and remember the good times. This year I am remembering with NEW Dreft Blissfuls. This in-wash scent booster gives families the baby fresh scent they love. It is safe on all fabrics and it's so fun to bring bag that nostalgic, amazing baby scent with every load of laundry.

I am so excited about Dreft's new additions. They now have laundry care products to fit the needs of every family starting with Dreft Newborn for expectant and new parents, Dreft Active Baby for your soon to be toddler, and Dreft Blissfuls (my favorite) for the whole family.

This week I am excited to announce that Dreft has partnered with new mom and singer Kelly Rowland to share more about their new line of laundry products. Join us on Tuesday May 5th from 9-10 pm EST as we talk with Kelly about her life as a mom and how she plans to celebrate her very first Mother's Day! You'll want to make sure you RSVP here for your chance to win some great prizes including:

• Diaper Storage Caddy
• Pampers diapers
• Dreft products 
• Baby Einstein Play Gym
•  $100 Origami Owl Gift Card 
• 2 FitBit Charge Wireless Fitness Trackers

You'll also want to make sure to download Dreft's "Amazing Baby Days" app now available for free at the App store. This is a one of a kind app designed to help parents capture the amazing moments of pregnancy through baby's first year. This app has recently been updated to add features allowing parents to make keepsake movies from photos and videos captured within the app! It's great fun and easy to do!

Today I am also very excited to announce that Dreft has offered an amazing gift prize to one Kerrific reader. The prize package will include:

Dreft Product Line

Little Me Receiving Blankets

Booster Chair

Lovey

5 Year Memory Book

Entering is simple. Just fill out the form below. Good luck!

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This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Dreft. 

I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review and compensation, but all opinions are 100% mine.

Kitchen Aid & Van's Giveaway

Wahoo! At the Kerr house one of our very favorite things to do is try new recipes. I was very excited to receive this chance to share some of the new things we're trying out this week so you can try it too. Let me know what you think. It looks wonderful!

Now a word from Van's:

Hi from Van’s! As you probably know, May is Celiac Awareness Month, and we at Van’s would like to mark the occasion by sharing five of our favorite gluten-free swaps – and by offering the chance to win a Gluten-Free Gift Pack, including a Kitchen-Aid Mixer (entry form & contest rules located at the bottom of this post).

At Van’s, we are committed to providing wholesome, delicious options for a wide variety of dietary needs. That’s why we have worked for years to provide nutritious, whole-grain options for our gluten-free fans – starting with our waffles and expanding in recent years to our crackers, snack bars, cereals, chips, granola and even pasta. As our gluten-free line expands, one of our favorite things is seeing all the creative ways our fans use Van’s gluten-free foods as ingredient substitutes to make delicious gluten-free dishes good enough for the whole family to enjoy. Here are our top-five gluten-free substitutions from some of our talented blog partners:

  Gluten-Free Waffle Pudding

  Gluten-Free Cereal Treats 

 

Crushed gluten-free crackers for “breaded” chicken 

   

  Gluten-free streusel from crushed gluten-free cereal 

 

  Waffle Sandwiches 

 

Crushed Cracker Quiche Crust 

 

 Now for the giveaway! One lucky winner will win a Kitchen Aid 4 Qt Mixer and a Van's Gift pack. Total prize value is $375! So head below for your chance to enter to win. Giveaway ends on 5/17 at 11:59pm EST. This giveaway is open to US only and you must be 18+over to enter. Good luck!!

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Sponsored by Van's Natural Food

Hosted by Conservamom

This is a sponsored post written by Van’s International Foods, Inc. and facilitated by ConservaMom All opinions are 100% mine. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network.. Open US only must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Van's will be responsible for product fulfillment to winner(s) of the giveaway. For questions on this giveaway or to see your product featured in an Event you can contact Elia At Conservamom

FatCats Bowling and More

FatCats is your number one stop for great entertainment! At FatCats we have created an unique experience that will bring you back time and time again! What other place can you have this much fun under one roof? At FatCats you can bowl, play mini golf and have a giant slice of Pepperoni pizza. Don't forget that each center has a full service arcade, with some of the latest and greatest games. Visit our website to find a location Near you! 

No other place around is better for your event than FatCats. Whether your event is corporate, family, school or charitable, FatCats will take the work and stress from off your shoulders and make your event an experience that is sure to bring you back. Check out our website or call a location near you to book an event packages that fits your budget. Brace yourself for an experience you won't forget!

Fat Cats offers the ultimate birthday party experience for kids of all ages! Great fun and Great prices! Our party specialists will take care of everything for you. FatCats is the nation's number one party destination with exciting activities. Don't wait, Sign up at http://www.fatcatsfun.com/free_stuff for your next Children's Birthday party and we will send you a free Birthday gift!

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE During Thunder Alley at Fat Cats Fun. Some restrictions apply. 

Snuggles with Baby #UltraHug

There is nothing more special then spending time with your little one. I can't tell you how often I have looked at my older children and wondered where the time has gone. I wish I could make them small and cuddle with them again. Thankfully we live in an age where we can preserve these memories with photos.

Now I'm not the best at photography, but I still have a ton of really fun photos to remember my kids and our fun times with. The only way I generally get in the photos is if we're taking selfies, an experience in itself. As my photos scroll through on my screensaver I can see a whole line of great memories we have created as a family. We love to participate in activities together and there are so many great ones.

I've got photos of us at home, in the yard, at church, but one of my very favorites is this photo of the girls and I at the local Farmer's Market. This particular photo was taken just after baby G joined our family last summer. It was one of our first trips out and the kids and I had a blast at the market! For us the Farmer's Market is a great place to meet friends, try new things, and enjoy a sunny Saturday morning. My kids favorite part is always getting a free sample of popcorn. We also enjoy learning about the animals and fruit and vegetable products that are there. All of the vendors love sharing their knowledge and it's a great way to see unique foods and learn how to cook them from the experts but my very favorite part is that I love seeing all the beautiful crafts that can be found there. There is one lady often there that makes beautiful lamps out of recycled glass bottles. It's always amazing to see what new designs she comes up with.

Currently Huggies is bringing selfies to a whole new level of fun with their #UltraHug project. Participating is easy! Simply take a selfie of you and your baby and use #UltraHug and nominate the community project of your choice on Instagram or Twitter. From April 20th until June 25th, 2015, Huggies will be accepting all of these photos and featuring them in a collage on the project page. On July 6th, voting will begin to narrow down the 20 finalists to 10 winners who will receive a $2000 grant from Huggies for their nominated community initiative. Here are a few inspirational ideas to get you started.

Now make sure you go enter your favorite community place or project to win and thank Huggies Diapers at Walmart for the great opportunity! 

Spring Potty Training

With spring finally in the air it's time to begin another season at the Kerr house. It's actually a season that is ready to start again - potty training time.

I've been waiting very anxiously for F to be ready to potty train and she is just about there. As we get started, here are some of my favorite tips that I learned from the boys. While they are fresh on my mind I figured I would share.

1. Try to potty train when it's warm. I like to leave my kids either bare butt or with just undies and it seems a little extra mean to do that during the cold months of winter.
2. Set a timer. Yes, we all loose track of time, setting a timer is an easy way to make sure that your child is going potty. When we first start we use the Pampered Chef Clock Timer so I can remind the little one to go potty on a regular basis. Later on we switch to the Itzbeen Personal Baby Care Timer so I can keep track of how long since they last went and encourage them to go if it's been too long.
3. Build a reward system. Every child is different but by this point in your child's life you probably have a pretty good idea of what motivates them. At our house each of our children has had a different reward for successfully using the potty. Some things we have used are treats, stickers, and "potty dances". All can be fun!
4. Plan to stay home. For many of us this is the hard part but if you can plan 3-7 days to stay home with your child during the beginning of this time things will go a whole lot smoother. Simple things like automatically flushing toilets and bathrooms that aren't conveniently located can throw a wrench in the best potty training techniques.
5. Invest in a stool that works. This is the one piece of equipment that you shouldn't go without. Everyone has different opinions on small potty chairs vs. potty seats for the big toilet but at some point your child will transition to a regular toilet and having a good stool is an important part of that transition. At our house we have used the Little Looster with great success.

No matter the age or your parenting style, potty training can be a difficult but rewarding stage of life. To learn more great potty training tips please join Pampers on April 21st from 9-10pm EST as they host a Twitter Party with Dr. Laura Jana, pediatrician, award-winning parenting book author and potty training expert who co-authored to Its You and Me Against the Pee…and the Poop, Too! RSVP here: http://vite.io/doubledutydivas

You should also enter to win this potty training prize package from Pampers by filling out the form below. Good luck!

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This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. 
I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.

Between Now and Never by Laura Johnston + Giveaway

Between Now and Never by Laura Johnston Buh boom, buh boom. My heart thrusts with a force that takes me by surprise. Telling me something I don’t understand. A splitting pain, a longing to slip back under. They tell me I was in a hit-and-run, but I can’t remember what happened that night. All I know is that I woke up with pictures in my pocket, a card from one of those photo booths in the mall. And I’m in the pictures. Cody Rush. Me and… Julianna. Her brother was there that night, and my dad, the FBI agent, was the one who put her mom behind bars. What’s the connection? And why won’t Julianna talk to me now? Somehow, she holds the key to it all, and getting close–real close—to her for the answers I need will be no hardship at all…

Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Kobo

Praise for Between Now & Never “A romance that will keep teens turning pages.” ~ Janette Rallison "This was a lot different than I was expecting and I was honestly surprised with how much I enjoyed it. The cover led me to believe this would be a cute, love story but it was a suspenseful and gripping read." ~ Review from Goodreads “Best book I read all year! On the edge of your seat suspense, heartwarming romance, and characters to cheer for—Between Now and Never is one you won’t want to miss.” ~Kelly Nelson, author of The Keeper’s Saga "I had the privilege to read BETWEEN NOW AND NEVER when it was in manuscript form. I loved loved loved it from page one! Laura Johnson is such a talented author -- really looking forward to reading more of her work!" ~Kay Lynn Mangum, author of The Secret Journal of Brett Colton  



Author Laura Johnston Laura Johnston lives in Utah with her husband and two children. Growing up with five siblings, a few horses, peach trees, beehives and gardens, she developed an active imagination and always loved a good story. She fell in love with the young adult genre both through her experience in high school as well as her job later as a high school teacher. Laura enjoys running, playing tennis, sewing, traveling, writing, and above all, spending time with her husband and kids.

Website * Twitter * Facebook

Blog Tour Schedule

Blog Tour Giveaway $25 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash Ends 4/26/15 

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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Discover Dropprice + $175 Target Giveaway

Who doesn't love to get the best price on kids products? Here's your chance to find the best Baby & Kids products around and drop their price. Best of all you get rewarded for sharing it with friends and having them drop the price as well! Dropprice is an innovative startup that rewards moms for being social. Essentially, they empower moms to drop prices of kids & baby products with a click. The price continues dropping as more moms click “Drop the price”. Every week new promotions are launched and moms drop prices by sharing them on social media. See the chart below to understand the power moms have and how important it is to share with other moms. Moms can visit the link and click to “Drop the price" of the Melissa & Doug Shopping Cart. For example, in today’s promotion for the Shopping Cart, it started out at $69.99 and for each mom that clicks, the price drops a bit. The price will continue to drop for each mom that participates until it reaches $44.00 (37% off). This promotion also includes free shipping anywhere in the US!

Participants have the option to share on social media to get more moms to click “Drop the price”, or they can “Buy Now” for whatever price the item has been dropped to at that time. This is such a fun and exciting way for moms to save lots of money by collaborating with each other. You're rewarded for sharing products you love because the price continues dropping as more moms collaborate. It's that simple! You like a product, you share it with friends and you all drop the price together making it a win/win for all!

All you have to do is help moms drop the price on this Melissa & Doug Shopping Cart and you will be entered to WIN a $175 Target gift card. Just click “Drop the price” on the widget below for a chance to win. For even more entries, share it on your social media networks via the widget — every time one of your friends also clicks to drop the price, you’ll automatically receive additional giveaway entries!

This giveaway is open to US residents only 18 and over. This giveaway ends on 4/24/2015.

 

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Disclosure: All opinions are 100% mine. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network.. Open US only must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor will be responsible for product fulfillment to winner(s) of the giveaway. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions or to see your product featured in an Event you can contact Elia At Conservamom

Body After Baby Giveaway!

I've teamed up with Ashley over at Spit Up is the New Black for a giveaway packed with products to help you bounce back (and feel good) after having a baby, whether it's been 4 months or 4 years! We have an awesome group of products lined up, from yoga apparel and organic bath and body products to a sleek and fashionable activity tracker and even a jogging stroller. Together, this prize suite is valued at over $950!

#BodyAfterBaby Prize Suite:

• Cirrus Fitness BottleBands
• Greenlite Meals (7 days, 1 week meal plan)
• Misfit Shine
• Baby Trend Expedition Jogger - Vanguard
• Naples Soap Company Unscented Sea Salt Soap
• Naples Soap Company Unscented Body Butter
• Naples Soap Company Unscented Shampoo in a pod
• Naples Soap Company Unscented Conditioner in a pod
• Naples Soap Company Unscented Sea Salt Scrub
• Naples Soap Company Unscented Moisturizer Stick
• Soybu Peace Jacket
• Soybu Alecia Tank
• Soybu Jenissa Capri
• Hold Your Haunches Sleek Cheeks Legging
• Healthy Surprise Classic Box packed with vegan and gluten free snacks (one month subscription)
• Abdominal Connections Digestive Supplement

ONE lucky winner will win ALL of the items listed above! To enter to win this suite of prizes, please use the entry form below. Open to residents of the contiguous US states and D.C. ages 18+. Giveaway closes 4/30/15 at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!

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Hosted by Spit Up is the New Black

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Prizes to be fulfilled by the following participating companies: Cirrus Fitness, Naples Soap Company, Soybu, Hold Your Haunches, Greenlite Meals, Abdominal Connections, Misfit, and Healthy Surprise. All prizes in prize suite are subject to vary based on inventory and may be replaced with a similar product. Colors may vary. Spit Up is the New Black and the participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations. Open to residents of the contiguous US & D.C. ages 18+.

A New Read for Kids

It's time to get back to reading at the Kerr house. It's been fun this year because B has turned into an excellent reader. Recently we have been trying to find new books for him to read to keep his vocabulary growing.

This week we tried out "I'm Dreaming About..." by Dan Jackson. It's a cute book all about cats - which we loved! Some of the words were a little more difficult for B but we got through it and it is a book we will be keeping around for future reading times for sure!

If you're looking for a fun read and/or want to learn about cats then this is a great choice for you!

HomeRight Steam Machine Plus Giveaway

The HomeRight Steam Machine Plus is the go to product for chemical free cleaning in your home, office or just about anywhere that you want. The SteamMachine Plus Multi-Purpose Steam Mop from HomeRight is ideal for quick, daily, chemical-free cleaning. This multi-purpose steam mop heats up quickly and is great for quick daily floor cleaning. The SteamMachine Plus features a detachable hand-held steamer. The included 6 attachments are ideal for cleaning and disinfecting stovetops, ovens, grills, countertops and bathrooms. The 205 degree temperature steam at nozzle kills 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria including e-coli, salmonella, and staph. The handle folds down for easy storage and also features on-demand steam trigger on handle, plus a cord wrap on the handle. The floor mop and pad features a swivel triangular mop head for added maneuverability. Use the SteamMachine Plus to disinfect your hard floor surfaces; such as laminate, hardwood, tile, stone, vinyl and linoleum.

You can read Tammie's Review of the HomeRight Steam Machine Plus by clicking here. After reading what an amazing product it is, I know you are going to want to purchase one for your very own and when you do they have a great rebate offer where you will get a free Chenille Mop pad. Then you can fill out the rebate online or mail it in to HomeRight. Then we will ship it out to the consumer. You can download the rebate form here, a $12.99 Value or you can enter below to win one.

Onto The Contest Rules~

• 1 reader will win a HomeRight Steam Machine Plus rv $125.

• This is open to the U.S. only

• This Sweepstakes will end on 3/27/2014 at 7 p.m.

• All entries will be verified

• Winner will be notified by email and have 24 hours to respond or another will be chosen. pankuch1605@hotmail.com is the email it will come from.

• Must be 18+ to enter

• Void where prohibited by law

• Full terms and conditions are the entry form below

Enter below and Good Luck to you~

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Hosted By Tammie's Reviews, Giveaways and More, Queen of Reviews, A Medics World, PaulaMS' Giveaways, Reviews & Freebies, One Sassy Geek and Michigan Saving and More.

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Sponsored By HomeRight

Disclosure- Kerrific was not compensated either by free product or payment. I have not been compensated for this post. All opinions and experiences are my own. Open to the US, must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 24 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address and/or Facebook account, anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of the giveaway. Sponsor will be responsible for prize fulfillment. This event is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions about this giveaway or to have me promote your product, Please email Tammie at info@tpankuch.com.

Fashionistas - Stop Here For Giveaways!

Can you believe it's time for another great Fashionista Event? This spring I am excited to be participating once again with over 100 other bloggers to bring the biggest fashion event to the web. The Spring Fashionista Giveaway Event is hosted by The Chief Blonde at Still Blonde After All These Years and Katy from ModlyChic. All Fashion! Only FASHION event! Largest Fashion Giveaway event on the internet with $26,000+ in prizes, 100+ participating blogs and 3/4 million entries. Each individual blog has a minimum of $125 prize!

For our part in this event we are excited to be giving away a $125 gift certificate to our very own Kerrific Store. We have everything that your little fashionista needs for a new spring wardrobe with new arrivals coming daily. If you're looking for boutique items at a great price then Kerrific is a wonderful place to look! Here are just a few of our favorites:

To enter our prize please use the form below. Good luck!

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The Spring Fashionista Events 2015 Grand Prize is $500 PayPal (worldwide where allowed by law). For every giveaway in the Spring Fashionista Event that you enter, you gain one entry toward the Spring Fashionista Grand Prize. 1 Grand Prize winner will receive $500 PayPal cash. 1 first prize winner will receive $300 gift certificate to Monroe and Main. Isn’t that stunning?

You can enter this and lots more great giveaways using the linky below. Happy Hopping!

LEGAL Stuff: 18 years of age or older to enter. US Only! Read Instructions carefully because rules vary from contest to contest. Make sure to provide a correct email address so we can reach you if you win. You have 48 hours to respond once contacted. Still Blonde after all these YEARS , Modly Chic, SPRING Fashionista Events Giveaway or the Spring Fashionista Events Giveaway bloggers are not responsible for sponsors/bloggers that do not fulfill their prizes or for any product failure or harm caused thereby.In most cases, shipping of prizes is the responsibility of the the sponsors who will be sending prizes to you directly. Compensation was not provided. Opinions expressed are the blog’s own. This Giveaway is not affiliated with, associated with or promoted by Facebook. Happy Entering!

Nursery Wars! #Giveaway

Get ready for this year's Nursery Wars hosted by Babee Talk! A lot of thought and hard work goes into baby's nursery so we wanted to give you a chance to show off your design! Whether simple, modern, fun, playful, or unique, submit your nursery photo below to be part of this year's Nursery Wars contest. (The photo can even be from the past too; all nursery photos are welcomed.)
On April 1st, Babee Talk will assign each photo a number and create a board on Pinterest where people can repin, like, share to Facebook, and comment to vote for your nursery photo. Top FOUR photos win! Over 30 must have prizes for mom and baby so far and they’re adding more each week!
Plus, as an incentive to get people to vote for their favorite nursery photo, one voter will randomly be selected to win a prize pack, too!

Contest Rules:
1. You must submit your photo by March 31st to be eligible to enter the contest.
2. Submitted photo MUST BE YOUR OWN!
3. Only one entry per person is allowed.
4. Once the photo is submitted you agree to give Babee Talk permission to alter the photo in any way (for example, add a number to the photo for voting purposes) and post it on social media and the Babee Talk website.
5. In order for the entry to be valid, you must submit your photo by filling out the form on the entry page (link below).
6. Contest sponsors and participating brands are not eligible to win.

Once all entry photos are received, Babee Talk will upload each photo to a board on Pinterest called "Baby Nursery Design Ideas". Credit for each photo will be given to the person who submitted the photo. To vote for their favorite nursery, fans will like/repin/comment on the photo entry using hashtag #nurserywars. The photos with the most likes/comments/repins on Pinterest will each win a prize pack. Four winners will be chosen.

Submit your nursery photo here to enter!

Sleep

Sleep - what a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, if you're like me, it's a rare occurrence that it happens. It's not that my kids are bad sleepers - they actually do quite well - but between homework, housework, the business, the blog, and the occasional interruptions during the night sleep has become a much needed, but lacking, essential at the Kerr house. Because we are learning as we go, things aren't perfect but here are some tips that we have learned to help our kids, and us, sleep better.

1. Keep them dry - for the little ones this means a clean diaper right before bed. For the older, it means no drinks after dinner is over. I'm sure this will change as they continue to grow but for now, it helps us get through the night without accidents and the accompanying middle of the night sheet changes.

2. Keep them warm - for some of you this may not be a problem but because we live in a cold area, keeping the kids warm at night can be a challenge. We use swaddles for the little ones and footed pajamas for the older crowd. Mom and dad also check right before they go to bed to make sure no one has kicked their covers off - just to be safe.

3. Have a routine - it doesn't have to be fancy, but do the same thing every night before bed. At our house this involves pajamas, potty, teeth brushing, prayer, potty again, and then getting tucked in. It's simple but all the kids know exactly what to do and how to get it done which makes my stress much less.

4. Cut off those naps - yes, all my kids still take naps (even my first grader). While I love this nap time one thing I have learned is that if my kids sleep too late they have a much harder time going to sleep at night. Yes, there are occasions where we let this happen but on an average day my kids are required to be in their beds at 1:00 and if they are not up at 3:00 I go get them. For me, waking them up is hard but well worth it because I know that at 3:00 they have had enough time to sleep and will still have enough time to play so they sleep in the evening. I'm also going to note that this has also helped us at nap time - they know if they play around instead of going to sleep they won't get the nap they need because mom will wake them up when time is over.

5. Go to bed yourself - this is the hardest part for me but, you have to go to bed. Some days I crash right after the kids do but I'm learning that this is ok. Yes, I often stay up to work or even just spend some quite time but if I listen to my body and make sure I get enough sleep we are all a much happier family.


If you'd like some more great sleep tips - these from an expert - then you should check out this amazing book by The Sleep Lady. You can find it using the link on the photo - or you can enter to win it as part of our Pampers prize package below.


Another great place to find sleep tips will be during the Pampers Twitter party tomorrow. We would like to invite you to please join Pampers and The Sleep Lady on March 3rd at 9 pm EST to learn about the best ways parents can help their little ones transition to Daylight Savings Time. It's going to be a great chat!

And now, for the giveaway.
Prize Package includes:
Dr Kim West's Book
Moth Supply of Pampers - Size 6
Month Supply of Pampers Wipes
Cloud B Twilight Turtle

To enter, simply use the form below. Good luck!

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This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.

Cupid’s arrow has hit: it’s dinner & a movie!

This Valentine’s Day, escape the chill and cozy up for a night out with your loved ones! Enjoy a romantic dinner and a blockbuster hit with Specials by Restaurant.com Dinner & a Movie deal. This offer includes two movie tickets and a $100 Restaurant.com eGift card for only $30—an unbeatable 76% savings.

Check out hot movies titles like the “The Seventh Son,” “In the Heart of the Sea” or “Jupiter Ascending.” Treat your Valentine kiddos to “SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water.” Or grab the gals and gear up for some saucy scenes in “Fifty Shades of Grey.”

From friends and family to husbands and wives, Specials by Restaurant.com Dinner & a Movie is the perfect way to say “I e-love you!”

Spread the love and take advantage of this deal today. http://bit.ly/1uRbvqQ

*Locate a participating movie theatre near you: http://emoviecash.com/locator

Saving For the Best Valentine + $100 Sweepstakes

It seems like the last holidays just got over but it's already time to start planning again. With Valentines coming next week it's down to crunch time for many of us to make sure we're ready.

Because I know most of you are also moms you're probably doing exactly what I am doing, hunting for something fun for the kids and trying to figure out how to make it a romantic day/evening with the husband. This year I'm getting some help with ideas to make Valentine's special from the Valentine's Day Magazine on The Good Stuff by Coupons.com.

This Magazine is stuffed full of great ideas. It has so many great ideas including:

• Aphrodisiac foods 
• Date Night ideas inspired by the movies 
• Valentine's Day coupon printables - I'm way excited about these!
• DIY you can do with your kids 
• How to throw a Galentine's Day Brunch for the Girls
• Recipes for all things Valentines 
• Gift Ideas
• And a link (on pages 2-3) to enter the Coupons.com Share the Love Valentine's Day Sweepstakes (Daily cash prizes of $100 for the winner and $100 for the winner's friend*)

You'll want to make sure to check out this magazine plus all the other great Coupons.com Valentine's Day Deals before you head out to finish your shopping this weekend. You'll be amazed at how much you can save on your special day!

*prizes through 2/28/15