Make any Room a TV Room with Bright House Networks TV

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bright House Networks for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Make any room in your house a TV room with Bright House Networks TV (BHTV) for your computer, the iPad, iPhone, and most Android devices.

Bright House Networks TV (BHTV) is both a free app and a website. You can use it to view live HD programming anywhere in your house on your iPad, iPhone, and most Android devices. You can access the website to view live BHTV programming on your computer. You can also view an on-screen guide that shows the programming available on your television set and schedule a recording to be saved to your Bright House Networks DVR, if you have one. Here is the link to download the app.

Find what you want to watch with an easy-to-read channel guide. Flip through the channel listing and enjoy what's on with just a slide and tap of your fingertip. Enjoy networks like A&E, Discovery, Lifetime, Nick, SyFy, CNN, Disney Channel, HGTV, History, Travel Channel, USA and premium channels such as HBO, Cinemax, Showtime and Starz.

Bright House TV works within the range of your home’s wireless network. So, whether you want to watch Food TV in the kitchen, the game out in the garage or a movie in that quiet spare room, you have the flexibility to take your TV programming anywhere you are in your house.

BHTV is a free service available to all Bright House Networks video customers.
- Customers simply need to set up a MyServices account, also free, that provides authentication and allows access to BHTV
- The Apple and Android apps can be downloaded at either the Apple App Store or Google Play respectively
- To view on your computer, go to https://bhtv.brighthouse.com

BHTV allows customers to view many of the channels they receive as part of their cable TV service through Bright House Networks on their iPad, iPhone, Android device or computer.
- For example, if you can view ESPN, Discovery, or A&E on your TV’s you can also view them on BHTV.

Currently, there are approximately 250 channels available through BHTV with more channels being added every month.

Be sure to contact customer support with any questions or check out the BHTV’s FAQ and follow Bright House support on Twitter.

Remember with Bright House Networks TV you can Make Any Room a TV Room!

The Daily Dupe: Lancome Hypnose Mascara

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.

Maybelline The Falsies Mascara is an excellent dupe for Lancome Hypnose Mascara. The ingredients in both mascaras are very similar. The brush shapes are also very similar.

I personally love Maybelline The Falsies Mascara. This mascara does it all, enhances eyelash volume, lengthens lashes and has a nice rich shade. The major difference betweet the two is that Lancome Hypnose will set you back $26 while the Maybelline The Falsies will only set you back $7.

The verdict: I love Maybelline The Falsies mascara and would definitely recommend trying it out. Lancome Hypnose is also an excellent mascara but does cost quite a bit more. One Haute Mommy gives Maybelline The Falsies an A.

Listia: How I get free beauty products legitimately, no scams!

Listia is awesome! It's like eBay but with credits instead. The best part? You can get the credits for free. Simply browse Listia and share auctions on Facebook and earn 50 credits or share on Twitter and earn 10 credits. You can do this daily and believe me the credits add up!

I use Listia to score free beauty products. I simply search the brands I want and add them to my watchlist. If I have enough credits, I bid away and hope that I win. It's really easy and user friendly. Listia has everything and anything. I have gotten Brianna brand new clothes before as well as gifts for my son and husband.

You can sign up for Listia here! Let me know what you think in the comments sections below and if you are already a member of Listia please share some of your best scores!

Moms, Win A Day Off! from Purex

The Moms, Win a Day Off Sweepstakes has launched! To enter this incredible sweepstakes click here!

Mothers, we salute you. You deserve a much-needed day off, and we’d like to provide it! We’ll have a maid service clean your house and do the laundry while you’re off getting a mani-pedi, hire a baby sitter to watch the kids, and have dinner delivered so you don’t have to cook! Enter to WIN a day off for yourself or nominate another deserving Mom.

Hurry and enter today because this sweepstakes ends on November 13, 2013 15:00

Help the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles join the National Toy Hall of Fame

Great news coming from our favorite green heroes in a half shell... The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are one of twelve toy nominees in contention for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame 2013!

• The National Toy Hall of Fame was established in 1998, and recognizes toys that have inspired creative play and enjoyed popularity over a sustained period. 
• Each year, the prestigious hall inducts new honorees and showcases both new and historic versions of classic toys beloved by generations. 
• The iconic toys are celebrated in The National Toy Hall of Fame gallery located at The Strong's National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. 
• This year's winners will be announced on Thursday, November 7th. 

Please help us spread the word and vote for the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Considered one of the most popular kids' entertainment brands of the 1980s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have become an enduring global phenomenon. The Turtles made a totally epic return in September 2012 with the launch of a CG-animated television show on Nickelodeon and an all-new toy line inspired by the show from Playmates Toys, the driving force behind the global toy sensation for decades. Within just one year of its return, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has once again become the number one action figure line in the toy industry!

Below, you will find a link to cast your vote and feel free to share this awesome news with all the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans out there!
http://www.toyhalloffame.org/see-do/2013-finalists-poll 

Cowabunga dudes!

Bright House Networks Wi-Fi Hotspots Free Access until Oct 31

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bright House Networks for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Between now and October 31, Bright House Networks is giving EVERYONE 30 days free access to their Wi-Fi Hotspots. Whether you’re a Bright House Networks customer or not, you can access Wi-Fi hot spots by signing up at brighthouse.com/freewifi. Enter your name, e-mail address and zip code. After submitting, you will receive an e-mail with a voucher code, PIN and detailed instructions to log on. Once the voucher is “redeemed”, you’ll have access to Bright House Networks Wi-Fi hotspots for 30 days. Free of charge!

As always, Bright House Networks customers can access the Wi-Fi hotspots anytime with their My Services account.

ABOUT BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS WI-FI HOTSPOTS:

Bright House Networks Wi-Fi hotspots are available to all Bright House High Speed Internet customers free of charge across their service footprint. In Florida, Bright House Networks has more than 20,000 Wi-Fi hotspots available and are adding more every day. In addition, Bright House Networks participates in collaboration with U.S. Internet service providers to allow customers access of their Wi-Fi hotspots. There are more than 150,000 Cable Wi-Fi hotspots across the country. Service providers include: Optimum, Time Warner Cable and XFINITY. By the end of the year, Cox Communications will be added to the list of providers.

I am a Bright House Networks customer and I took advantage of the free Wi-FI and I love it. Internet on the go is great and I enjoy writing my blog posts while outside of my home. I encourage all of my readers to take advantage of this generous offer.

Enjoy 30 Days of Free Wi-Fi access! If you have any trouble signing up or accessing the hotspot please contact customer support -- they are there to help!

Be sure to follow Bright House support on Twitter

The Daily Dupe: MAC Fluidline

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.

Eyeliner is the one go-to product for many women.  I notice a lot of my friends will not leave home without their eyeliner on.  MAC Fluidline is a very popular eyeliner, it simply glides on. MAC Fluidline will set you back $15 for .10 oz.  Ouch!

 Elf Cream Eyeliner is an awesome eyeliner dupe for MAC's Fluidline and you get .17 oz for $3. Yep, that's a $12 savings and you get more product and Elf's Cream Eyeliner includes a brush!  Plus Elf is always having sales so you will probably get it for less than $3.  Best part is I actually prefer the ELF Creamliner over MAC Fluidline because I am able to wear ELF's creamliner longer without it fading.

 The verdict, save your money and get the ELF Cream Eyeliner.  It is a great product for 1/5 of the price!  One Haute Mommy gives Elf Cream Eyeliner an A+.

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Best of Collection DVD and a Giveaway!

The information and product(s) for this Giveaway and Review were provided by Grand Communications. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 

Wubb-tastic news, Wubb fans! Get ready for Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Best of Collection, the biggest and best Wubbzy DVD box set to date! The ultimate episodic assortment, the Wubbzy Best of Collection features four jam-packed discs in one complete compilation that will bring nonstop fun, fun, fun and important life lessons to families everywhere! The Wubbzy Best of Collection from Anchor Bay Entertainment will “wow” Wubb lovers nationwide starting October 1.

With 28 episodes and more than four and a half hours of engaging entertainment chockfull of singing and dancing, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy: Best of Collection (SRP $19.98) is the must-have addition to any preschooler’s DVD library – and a perfect gift for this holiday season! Each of the four fun-filled discs in the debut set stars a different Wuzzleburg friend: Best of Wubbzy centers on everyone’s favorite bendy-tailed guy; Best of Widget features the busiest builder and fix-it whiz around; Best of Walden celebrates the town’s smartest little scientist; and Best of Daizy honors the sweet girly girl next door. And the fun doesn’t stop there –the Wubbzy Best of Collection includes coloring and activity sheets – and toe-tapping music videos, too!

Produced by Bolder Media, Inc. in association with Starz Media’s Film Roman Animation Studio, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! has been a hit with young viewers and families since its 2006 premiere on Nickelodeon®. The top-rated series, which airs daily on Nick Jr®, supports preschool social skills including listening, compromising, helping and appreciating others, and the use of humor as a coping skill.

Riley and Brianna love Wubbzy and friends! They were so excited when they saw the Best of Collection DVD and immediately asked me if they could watch it. We cuddled up on the couch with popcorn and went to town with a Wubbzy marathon. There were a lot of laughs, giggles and a popcorn mess for me to clean up, but we had a blast! 

Grand Communications is sponsoring a giveaway on One Haute Mommy! One lucky reader will win the Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Best of Collection! Thank you Grand Communications for the review DVD and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on One Haute Mommy! Open to US residents.

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The Daily Dupe: Benefit High Beam

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.

Benefit is one of my fave beauty brands and High Beam highlighter is one of my favorites. It’s all about the shimmer. This liquid illuminator comes in a soft pink hue that flatters all skintones. It softly reflects light for an instant spotlight effect, plus gives skin a dewy finish. The only downfall to High Beam is the $26 price tag. Without further adieu, meet Elf Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal.

 Elf Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal is as close to a complete replica of High Beam as you can get. The color is the same, the amount of shimmer is the same and it only costs...wait for it...$1. Yep, I said it $1.

The verdict is simple, save $25 and get the ELF version, you will not be disappointed. One Haute Mommy gives Elf Shimmers Facial Whip in Lilac Petal an A+.

Beauty Freebie: Simple Skincare

I love Simple's skincare line and Target is hooking up a limited number of people with a free sample (click here for sample request form). You get to choose your sample which is an added bonus! Choose one of the following; Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash, Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer, or Simple Refreshing Facial Wash. Click on the “Request Sample” button then answer three survey questions and fill out your mailing address. Be sure you get to the last confirmation step and you should receive your free sample within 8 to 10 weeks.

Ipsy Glam Bag: September's Beauty Haul

I am a paying subscriber to Ipsy and I love it. For $10 a month I get a cute bag loaded with deluxe beauty samples from the top beauty brands. The $10 includes shipping, yeah it's an awesome deal!

September's glam bag theme was "Classic Beauty" and indeed it was my favorite glam bag to date. Here is a pic of when I received in my glam bag:

The products I received this month are:

Half sized Butter London nail polish

NYX single eyeshadow

Starlooks Kohl Eyeliner Pencil (shade Obsidian)

Caitlyn Tinted Lip Balm

Elizabeth Mott "It's so Big" Volumizing Mascara

All packed into the super cute black and blue cosmetic bag pictured above.

Join me on ipsy and subscribe to the Glam Bag! You get 4-5 beauty products every month delivered to your door, for just $10. Michelle Phan curates the bags! Check it out here.

The Daily Dupe: MAC Pretty Please Lipstick

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.

Hello Beauties! I am always looking for a good lipstick dupe and today I have found a dupe for MAC's Pretty Please Lipstick. Pretty Please is described by MAC as a pale pearl pink. Pretty Please is a semi-sheer lipstick with a wet looking finish. MAC Pretty Please will set you back $15.

May I introduce Revlon Sky Line Pink lipstick, it is a great dupe for MAC's Pretty Please. Revlon's Sky Line Pink is a limited edition shade that was released in the 2011 Fall Expressionists collection. Sky Line Pink is a bit more frosty than MAC's Pretty Please lipstick but it is not enough to be noticeable. Revlon Sky Link Pink will only set you back $7.49. You can pick up Revlon's Sky Line Pink at Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart and all drug stores.

Honestly, this dupe is to close to even tell a difference between the shades, don't let the pictures above fool you. One Haute Mommy gives Revlon Sky Line Pink lipstick an A+.

The Daily Dupe: NARS Albatross

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.

Nars Albatross is a highlighting blush known for its silky texture and golden hue. NARS Albatross creates instant radiance, is a universal flattering shade so it looks great on every skin tone and is made with transparent pigments to avoid heaviness on the skin. NARS Albatross can be worn alone or paired with another blush to create dimension on the face. I cannot rave enough about NARS Albatross and the only downfall is the $29 price tag. Without further adieu, meet ELF Gotta Glow.

ELF Gotta Glow is also a beautiful golden highlighter. ELF Gotta Glow is very similar to NARS Albatross but it takes a couple of extra coats to achieve the same look as NARS Albatross. ELF Gotta Glow is not as silky as NARS, but it also is very light feeling on the skin. Elf Gotta Glow can be worn alone or paired with another shade to create more depth. ELF Gotta Glow will highlight your complexion creating a subtle healthy glow and is also suitable for all skin tones. Elf Gotta Glow will only set you back $3.

 The verdict, although I love NARS Albatross, ELF Gotta Glow can give you the same look for $26 dollars less. You just need a few extra coats and the texture is still silky and lightweight. One Haute Mommy gives ELF Gotta Glow an A.

The Daily Dupe: Mac Studio Fix Foundation

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.

I love MAC!  MAC is definitely one of my favorite cosmetic brands and I own many of their products. MAC Studio Fix is a liquid foundation that provides great coverage, lasts all day and when applied correctly will give you a flawless complexion. The only downfall to MAC is the $27 price tag. Without further adieu meet Revlon Colorstay.

Revlon Colorstay is a full coverage foundation that can be purchased at most drugstores (Walgreens and CVS) as well as Wal-Mart and Target. Like Mac, it is a liquid foundation that offers a wide range of shades. Revlon Colorstay is a great alternative to MAC Studio Fix and will only set you back $10.

 MAC Studio Fix and Revlon Colorstay are full coverage foundations, both include SPF 15 and offer a wide range of shades that include both warm and cool undertones and are packaged similarly (both in a glass tube with no pump). The main differences that I noticed are Revlon Colorstay is a bit thinner than MAC Studio Fix and Revlon dries faster which means you have less time to work with it. I recommend using a damp makeup sponge to apply Revlon Colorstay.

I still love the MAC Studio Fix because I prefer having time to work with my foundation, but Revlon Colorstay is a great alternative if you are looking for something similar to MAC minus the hefty price tag.

Purex Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets and a Giveaway! 2 Winners!

The information and product(s) for this Giveaway and Review were provided by Purex. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 

I love when you feel that something cannot get any better and than to your surprise it does! Purex has just released the new and improved Purex Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets with 3x the fragrance! The new and improved dryer sheets repel pet hair, reduce static cling and repel lint. Purex Fabric Softener Dryers sheets are available in two scents, mountain breeze and sweet lavender and can be purchased at Wal-Mart. Visit Purex to learn more. 

I love the new and improved Purex dryer sheets. I love the added fragrance and the fact that they repel dog hair (we have two pups). One Haute Mommy gives Purex Fabric Softener Sheets an A+.


Purex is sponsoring a giveaway on One Haute Mommy!  Two lucky readers will win a free product coupon for Purex Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets!  Thank you Purex for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on One Haute Mommy!  Open to US residents.

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The Daily Dupe: Urban Decay De-Slick Oil-Control Makeup Setting Spray

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.

Urban Decay De-Slick is an oil-control makeup setting spray. It is meant to be applied after your makeup routine to keep your makeup in place and help control oil throughout the day. It is a great product and works wonders for those with oily skin. I have combination skin so I love this product because it keeps me shine free and my makeup lasts for hours and hours. The only downfall to Urban Decay De-Slick is the price tag, $14 for a 1oz. bottle and $29 for a 4oz. bottle. Without further adieu, meet NYX Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray.

 NYX Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray works the same as Urban Decay's De-Slick, just a few sprays after your makeup routine and you are all set, literally! I love the NYX doesn't use cheap packaging like other dupes do.  NYX Mate Finish Makeup Setting Spray will only set you back $8 for a 2.03oz. bottle. One Haute Mommy gives it an A+.

As always it is up to you to decide. Both products work great in my opinion.

The Daily Dupe: Makeup Forever HD Microfinish Powder

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.

Finishing powder is one of the most important steps to a flawless makeup routine. Finishing powder sets your foundation and also helps absorb excess oil. Makeup Forever makes one of the best finishing powders that I have used, HD Microfinish Powder. Makeup Forever HD Microfinish powder is made of 100% silica that is finely milled. Makeup Forever HD Microfinish Powder has one drawback, it costs $32 for a 10 gram jar. Ouch! Meet Coastal Scents 100% Silica Spheres.

 I know, the name does not sound as appealing, however it is exactly the same thing. Coastal Scents 1 oz jar of Silica Spheres costs less than $5 and you get 3 times as much product. Seriously you cannot go wrong with this purchase. The only drawback to the silica spheres is the container, it's large and can be messy. Coastal Scents sells sifter jars that vary in size starting around $.75 so I suggest purchasing one so you can avoid the mess.

 This decision is a no-brainer. Coastal Scents is definitely the way to go. One jar of Coastal Scents and a sifter jar will set you back approximately $6 plus shipping which is equivalent to 3 jars of the Makeup Forever HD Microfinish powder which costs $32 each ($96 total). You can save a total of $90 by purchasing the Coastal Scents, a 90% savings for the exact same product! The choice is yours, but One Haute Mommy gives Coastal Scents Silica Spheres an A+!

The Daily Dupe: Stila Kitten

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.

Stila Kitten is definitely one of the most versatile eyeshadow shades on the market. It enhances any eye color, skin tone, it can be used for natural and glamorous looks as well as any makeup look in between. Stila Kitten is also great when used as a highlighter. Stila Kitten is a neutral champagne shade with just the right amount of shimmer. I love Stila Kitten and use it all the time, the only downfall to Stila Kitten is the $18 price tag. Without further adieu, meet Loreal Infallible Iced Latte.

The pictures are not the greatest but Loreal Infallible Iced Latte is an exact replica of Stila Kitten. The shimmer is the same as well as the shade when applied. Most "dupes" do not have the staying power of the name brand, but Loreal Infallible does. Best part, Loreal Infallible Iced Latte will only set you back $7.

This choice comes down to preference, name brand of drug store brand, because the shades are identical. The staying power is the same as well as the amount of product needed is the same. 

Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue DVD Giveaway

The information and product(s)  for this Giveaway and Review were provided by Anchor Bay Entertainment. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

They’re in control and ready to roll!

I’m thrilled to share with you that the newest title in the preschool-favorite “Chuggington” DVD collection from Anchor Bay Entertainment is coming down the tracks – and is set to bring the horn-honking fun to a whole new level! Wilson, Koko and Brewster are back and raring to go in Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue! The new title features six action-packed episodes, including the never-before-seen, super-sized special set to launch on Disney Junior and Disney Channel. The new DVD also gives “Chuggington” fans the opportunity to meet new characters, including Chug Patrol Chief Jackman and super-speedy Hanzo! Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue puts its “wheels to the rails” at retailers nationwide on August 20, 2013.

 There’s more cool news, too!  To help support the release of Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue, Anchor Bay Entertainment has teamed-up with My Gym, the leading fitness center destination for children with hundreds of locations across the U.S.!  Participating My Gym locations will feature colorful “Chuggington” window clings prominently displayed in each facility as well as counter cards with coupons for a discount on purchase of the new DVD or any other “Chuggington” DVD! the “Chuggington” theme song will be integrated into gym classes and a video clip will be played on a loop on My Gym TVs – and young gym-goers also will receive “Chuggington” sticker sheets to take home after class!  The “traintastic” promotion runs through September 19, 2013.

When we opened the newest addition to Chugginton, Riley was so excited. "They are rescuers, mama!" He could not wait to watch. Needless to say, Chug Patrol did not disappoint. Riley has been watching it everyday and simply can't get enough.  One Haute Mommy gives Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue an A+.

Anchor Bay Entertainment is sponsoring a giveaway on One Haute Mommy!  One lucky reader will win Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue as well as a special certificate for one free My Gym class and $20 off a Lifetime Membership to My Gym!  Thank you Anchor Bay Entertainment for the review DVD and My Gym Certificate and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on One Haute Mommy!  Open to US residents.

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The Daily Dupe: Urban Decay Primer Potion

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.

Using a primer for eyeshadow makes all the difference. Primer enhances the eyeshadow so you end up using less product, achieve a more vibrant shade without creasing and it ensures that your shadow lasts all day. Urban Decay Primer Potion is by far the legend of eyeshadow primers. Urban Decay Primer Potion is well known for its silky feel and ability to make even cheap eyeshadow last all day without creasing. I have been using Urban Decay Primer Potion for years and I am absolutely in love with the product. The only drawback to Urban Decay Primer Potion is the $20 price tag. Without further adieu, welcome NYX HD Eyeshadow base.

NYX HD Eyeshadow Base, not to be confused with NYX Eyeshadow base in the little white tub, is an excellent dupe for Urban Decay Primer Potion. The main difference is that NYX HD Eyeshadow Base goes on a bit wetter, therefore it needs a little bit more setting time before applying shadow. NYX HD Eyeshadow Base only comes in one shade, whereas Urban Decay Primer Potion comes in 4 shades. NYX HD Eyeshadow Base is available at Ulta for the wallet friendly price of $7. Ulta often times has coupons so chances are you will get it even cheaper!

The verdict: If you want amazing looking eyes and want to save some money definitely get the NYX HD Eyeshadow Base, the difference between the two is miniscule and you will save a whopping $13.  With that said, Urban Decay Primer Potion is still an icon in my book, but I love to save money and NYX HD Eyeshadow Base gives me the same coverage for a lot less.

The Daily Dupe: NARS Orgasm

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.

NARS blush in the shade orgasm is an icon in the beauty world. NARS Orgasm is well known for its ability to suit all skin tones and its satiny feel. Orgasm is described as a peachy pink with subtle gold shimmer. It lasts forever, can be worn with several different makeup looks, and is easy to travel with. The only drawback is the $29 price tag. Without further adieu I would like to introduce you to NYX Pinched, described as a coral pink with gold glitter.

 NYX Pinched is a very close dupe for NARS Orgasm.  The biggest difference is that NARS Orgasm is a bit more shimmery than NYX Pinched and Pinched is not as satiny as Orgasm.  Pinched is a bit  cooler than Orgasm, but if you add an extra coat, the shades are as close to identical as you can get and NYX Pinched will only set you back $4.99.

Basically it all comes down to whether or not you want to splurge for the iconic NARS nifty packaging and satiny feel or if you're willing to give that up for the $24 in savings and very subtle difference between the shades. 

Running for my pre-anxiety life back!

I awoke this morning feeling sad and lonely.  Through all of my anxiety battles, I have lost myself.  Yet something snapped inside of me this morning.  A light-bulb lit up atop my head like in the cartoons.  I went into the garage and grabbed my jump rope and just started going.  Don't worry I closed the blinds first so none of my neighbors would see me.  And when I couldn't jump anymore, I started running.  Seriously I did from one side of my house to the other.  My dogs even joined me after looking at me like I was crazy.  I managed 10 sprints back and forth before I felt exhausted.  But I felt great.  I felt alive.  My heart was racing, I was sweating, my adrenaline was pumping and I felt great! 

I was not always an anxious mess.  When I was in high school, I played Varsity tennis all four years.  I was a cheerleader during my sophomore year as well and I worked out a lot.  When I was in the off season I would run three and a half miles every other day.  So what changed?  I did.  After high school, I stopped being active and shortly after that my anxiety started. 

Fast forward again to this morning.  After working out, I went to the kitchen and grabbed spinach leaves, kale, blueberries and strawberries and placed them in the magic bullet and made the gnarliest vegetable/fruit smoothie ever and I chugged it. 

So today was the beginning of a new phase of my life.  This phase consists of me being active and eating healthy and seeing if it makes an improvement in my anxiety.  I have a strong feeling that it will.  Did you know that people that are consistently active are 25% less likely to suffer from anxiety?  Did you know that many research studies have concluded that exercise on a regular basis can give the same if not better results that pharmaceutical anxiety medications?  I find it interesting and I am going to give it my all.  What's the worse that can happen?  I become active and tone my body up.  I will continue to post as I go.  Wish me luck!

Be a Shield: Free CPR awareness and knowledge course!

If someone in your family was in need of CPR, would you know what to do? What if your child was experiencing heat exhaustion or was choking? Would you know how to help them, or would you waste precious time waiting for someone who could help? Over 70% of adults say they don’t feel comfortable administering CPR, but that can change with you.

ACLS National, a medical certification company, is promoting a free CPR campaign called "Be a Shield" to improve awareness and knowledge of general lifesaving skills like rescue breathing and chest compressions. Through just six easy steps you can learn how to provide CPR to an adult, child, and infant. 

The Be a Shield course teaches you the basics of CPR in six easy steps and it's free.   Why wait?  Visit the Be a Shield website and learn how to administer proper CPR.  

ACLS also offers advanced courses for those of you who are required to own a card, you can visit here for more information.

I urge all of your to please visit ACLS National and take the course.  It is free and you could be a life saver!

The Dollar Store: What To Buy and What Not To Buy!

Yesterday my family and I headed out to our local Dollar Tree. As I was browsing the aisles, I noticed a lot of items that are great deals compared to local grocery stores and Wal-Mart, but I also noticed a few that were not. The dollar store can be a great place to save money if you know what to look for. I decided to compile a list of items to buy and items not to buy at your local dollar store. This list is for one dollar stores only like Dollar Tree, although I love Family Dollar and Dollar General, they are not true "dollar stores".

What TO buy:

* Batteries- Yes there are quite a few off brand batteries at the dollar store, but I often times find name brand batteries like Panasonic that contain 4 batteries for $1. You can't beat that!

* Cotton swabs are a great deal at the dollar store, I picked up a pack of 250 for $1.

* Candy- The dollar store has all sorts of candy and you can't beat the price. Chocolate, hard candy, gum, gummies, sour candy...the dollar store has it all!

* Seasonal Items- Holiday items are a great buy at the dollar store. You can buy all sorts of decorations, candy, party platters just to name a few at a fraction of the cost.

* Hurricane essentials- I live in Florida and Hurricane Season started on June 1st. The dollar store has canned goods, bottled water, candles, flash lights, batteries and several other items that are great to have on hand in the case of a hurricane or an emergency.

* Stationary items- Paper, envelopes, tape, highlighters, pens, pencils, rulers, pencil cases, markers, crayons, glue, glue sticks and note pads are a great value at the dollar store. They are typically bundled up so you get more than one for $1.

* Pregnancy tests- The dollar store has them, they work fine and are about 10 times cheaper compared to brand names. Seriously, you a peeing on a stick, save your money!

* Soap- While looking at the soaps, there were quite a few name brands and they also had the foaming hand soap with the pump bottle for $1. 

* Balloons and Party Items- Yes, the dollar store is the best place for your party needs.  Invitations, balloons, gift wrap, gift bags, cards, cups, plates, napkins, plastic utensils and more will have you saving a lot of dough!

* Beauty Essentials- Shaving gels, razors ( I found Noxzema triple blade razors with lotion strips at my local dollar store),  hair spray (yes, you can find name brands), shampoo and conditioner ( you can find name brands, toothpaste (my local dollar tree is loaded with Colgate and Crest), and even hair accessories. 

I also have started purchasing the fabric basket at my local Dollar Tree for my munchkins toys.  I actually found some really cute polka dot pattern ones that match Brianna's bedroom.  I have had them for over a year now and they are holding up well.  I picked up some blue and khaki ones for Riley's room too.  I also found a mesh laundry hamper at the Dollar Tree for Riley's room.  All of the centerpiece vases from my wedding were purchased at the dollar store along with the glass beads and tea light candle holders.  Yes, I saved a ton of money and got a lot of compliments.  No one knew that they were from the dollar store!

What NOT to buy:

* Trash bags with the exception of bathroom trash bags (the bathroom trash bags are a great deal and they are scented) are not a good deal. The dollar stores trash bags are typically for a quantity of 8 which is not a good deal. Unless you just need enough to get through the week until payday, do not buy kitchen or lawn trash bags at the dollar store.

* Ziploc bags- Much like the trash bags, the quantity that you get is not a good deal.

* Aluminum foil- The package is deceiving, you do not get a lot.  Always read the sq ft to see what you are actually paying for. 

Keep in mind that each dollar store carries different items and the items change frequently.  The best way to know if you are getting a good deal is to get familiar with your local grocery stores prices and quantities.  Just because something is $1, does not always mean that you are getting a good deal.  Feel free to post below and tell me your favorite dollar store finds.  

Health/Beauty Freebie: Always and Tampax Radiant Sampler Kit

Hey freebie lovers, head over to the Always website to request your free Tampax and Always sampler pack. I have received this sample before and it usually includes a wristlet, scented pad,  unscented liners, and unscented tampons and good money saving coupons! 

Work At Home Mom: Earn Extra Cash With Treasure Trooper

 I often get asked how I make extra income and I am always quick to mention Treasure Trooper. At first people often look at me like I am nuts, but I'm not! I have been a member of Treasure Trooper since 2007. My son Riley was born in 2007 and I was a stay-at-home-mom and I wanted to earn a little extra cash. I began looking for survey sites and as I scoured the web I found lots of great reviews on Treasure Trooper so I gave it a shot. I earned quite a bit with it, but when I went back to work I stopped using it. I became a member again at the end of 2012 and have banked with the cash calls.

 Treasure Trooper is a survey site that pays you to complete various tasks including: cash offers, cash tasks, cash calls, surveys and many others. Treasure Trooper requires you to reach $20 to receive payment and payments are processed once a month. If you earn $20+ in May, you will receive it in the middle of June. Treasure Trooper pays via PayPal or check.

My favorite part of Treasure Trooper is the cash calls. You get paid for calling companies and inquiring about their products and services. Each call link provides you with the details including compensation, call time limits, and a little information about the company that you are calling. By doing the cash calls each month, I earn close to $70 and they are incredibly easy to do. In order to unlock the cash call feature I believe you have to earn $3 or $5 via cash offers which is not hard to do. The majority of cash offers are completely free and just take a few minutes each, I have the most luck with the offers that are studies. They credit the fastest and approve 99% of the time.

 Treasure Trooper offers a lot of fun activities as well. You get $1 for signing up and are given a lot of treasure for completing tasks. They offer a $100 treasure hunt. The site also features a chat-room and forum and the members are always helping each other out. Treasure Trooper offers "jungle slots", a slot machine game that you use your "gold coins" (you earn them by completing cash offers) to play the slots and win prizes. You can also have dragon battles and win cash on bingo night in the chat-room.

 No, you won't get rich from Treasure Trooper, but if you spend time on the internet and want to earn some extra cash you may as well give it a try. Like I said, just doing the cash calls will earn you an extra $70 a month and we can all use a little extra cash. So I suggest you head over to the Treasure Trooper page and give it a try, if you have any questions feel free to ask and I will help you out as much as I can.

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! "Best of Walden" DVD Review

If you children are like mine, then they love Wubbzy and his friends.  This DVD is packed with all of Walden's funniest and silliest episodes.  My children, ages 3 and 5, absolutely love this movie.  They watch it over and over.  Seriously, they do!

Wubbzy is one of the healthiest children's shows in my opinion.  It actually teaches children great values.  An example of this is one of the episodes Wubbzy and friends try and make Walden "cool" only to realize in the end not to change people because they are "cool" just the way they are. 


We’re thrilled to present Best of Walden!, the third wubbtastic installment of the “Best of” Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! DVD series from Anchor Bay Entertainment.  Starring the one and only Walden, Wubbzy’s good friend and Wuzzleburg’s top thinker, the action-packed new title will take fans nationwide on exciting journeys beginning April 9.

Young viewers will catch Walden’s contagious curiosity for non-stop fun, fun, fun in the stand-out collection of seven engaging episodes!  Fans are in for a sweet treat when Walden bakes a marshmallow lasagna for Wubbzy in “Perfecto Party,” plays his “hoopty horn” in “Goo Goo Grief,” and collects figgety-fig leaves with his best pals in “The Last Leaf!”  Best of Walden (SRP: $14.98) also features episodes “Mr. Cool,” “Woozy Walden,” “Walden on the Beach” – and a super special bonus episode, “Come Spy with Me!”  Cool coloring and activity sheets and dance-inducing music videos are included on the DVD, too!
Produced by Bolder Media, Inc. in association with Starz Media’s Film Roman Animation Studio, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! has been a hit with young viewers and families since its 2006 premiere on Nickelodeon^®.

The top-rated series, which airs daily on Nick Jr^®, supports preschool social skills – sharing, listening, compromising, helping and appreciating others, self-awareness and the use of humor as a coping skill.  Although their world is more fanciful and imaginative than our own, Wubbzy and his friends deal with the same social and developmental issues faced by preschoolers.  They learn how they fit into a group, how to understand their own feelings and those of others, how to get along with one another and about the value of friendship and community.

Be sure to pick up a copy of "Best of Walden" at your local retailer.  Your children will love it and learn some great values along the way!

Disclosure:

The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. I did not receive monetary compensation for this review. The opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Tree Hut: The First Step To Natural Beauty

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tree Hut for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

Tree Hut Hand & Foot Care products are developed to keep hands and feet feeling smooth and healthy. Certified Organic Shea Butter and Natural oils and extracts make skin smooth and soft.

 

Why Tree Hut?  Tree Hut products are organically made.  They contain no harsh parabans.  Tree Hut does not test products on animals and Tree Hut products are made in the USA. 

Tree Hut offers a wide variety of products including:

 

Foot Cream:
• Certified Organic Shea Butter: skin repairing & moisturizing, anti-aging, promotes elasticity
• Argan Oil: natural anti-aging properties
• Rose Hip Oil: natural anti-aging properties
• Non-greasy formula
• Paraben Free and No DMDM
• Made in the USA
• Do not test on animals

Hand Cream:
• Certified Organic Shea Butter: skin repairing & moisturizing, anti-aging, promotes elasticity
• Aloe Vera: Nature’s soothing moisturizer
• Peppermint Oil: Moisturizes skin
• Paraben Free and No DMDM
• Made in the USA
• Do not test on animals

Foot Scrub:
• Certified Organic Shea Butter: skin repairing & moisturizing, anti-aging, promotes elasticity
• Real Sugar: Natural sugar exfoliates skin smooth
• Peppermint Oil: Moisturizes skin
• Paraben Free and No DMDM
• Made in the USA
• Do not test on animals

My personal fave is Tree Hut foot cream.  I love a good foot scrub after a long day of cleaning, working, and running around after my kids.  My summer style goes hand in hand with tree hut.  I have to have beautiful feet because they are showing all summer long.  I love to rock cute dresses and sandals during the summer. 

 

Be sure to follow  Tree Hut on Twitter and like Tree Hut on Facebook.  Tree Hut products can be found at Walmart stores nationwide so be sure to visit your local Walmart and indulge your hands and feet with the natural beauty of Tree Hut, you know you deserve it!

 

 

And the anxiety returns...

   
 Stress is normal for most people in their day to day lives and it's fairly common. For some, like myself, the stress at times can be unbearable.  When the stress reaches a certain point, we have panic attacks.  Sometimes we have panic attacks for no reason at all. 
     For me they typically come when my life seems to be perfectly on track.  So a lot of people that are close to me do not understand how I can become debilitated by them, when my life seems to be going great. In fact, I find myself questioning the same thing.
     At this moment, I am on a medical leave from my job.  I have been on Paxil for a little over 2 years.  Although the anxiety was under control, I was tired of the side effects.  I have gained over 25 pounds while being on this medication and I felt like I was just floating through life.  I didn't have that emotion, I felt as though I had to force myself to smile.  I started failing classes while on this medication which is not like me at all.  I wanted to feel human again.  I wanted to feel like an awesome Mom that had the energy to run around with her children.  I wanted to feel like myself again.  So in February, I began a very slow taper (my Dr. said I couldn't have done it any better). Yes, there were some side effects.  I was a little more emotional, some of the anxiety returned, but  I also started feeling human again.  I began to laugh and it was real.  I could cry and I had so much more energy.  I would come home from work and run around with my kids again and in one weeks time I turned an F into an A and passed my college course.
     I was feeling great then I get a call at work for the promotion that I applied for and they want to interview me.  For the next week, I was super anxious.  I begin having panic attacks again, but I managed to keep them under control. I go through my interview and a few days later I find out that I didn't get the job.  The office already had someone in-store in mind which makes sense because if the opportunity arose in my store, I would get it because I know our clientele.  I cried at work, yep totally cried at work.  Of course, everyone starts asking me "what's wrong?" and this is so embarrassing. 
     When my friend continues to ask, I tell her.  We have had some financial stress lately and I was hoping to get the position to ease it up a bit.  We are able to pay our bills on time, but the budget is tight.  Also my husband wants to start traveling again for work, and when we travels it is so much more on me.  I have to take the kids to daycare, pick them up from daycare and find other family members to pick them up on the days where I work late while working 40 hours a week.  I have been trying to get transferred to a location closer to home, but my manager says "You have not been here for a year so I cannot allow that, but you are qualified for a promotion so you can apply at any store in my district." Here's the catch: If I get promoted, I have to stay in that store for another year before I can move to another store and I had to find that out on my own.  My son starts kindergarten in a few months and I have to be able to take him to school or the bus-stop and still make it to work on time and the location that I currently work at makes that impossible because it is a 20 minute drive if there is no traffic.
     I have been having a hard time differentiating whether or not coming off of Paxil opened my eyes and maybe I am in a career that I just do not want to be in or if it is the anxiety speaking.  To be honest, I miss being a stay-at-home Mom.  I went back to work because I chose to.  At the time, I didn't have to.  My husband made enough money to cover us financially.  I am paid bi-weekly and half, yes half, of my income pays daycare.  I get paid bi-weekly so I basically get one paycheck a month after daycare.  I find myself wondering if that is really worth the stress of the job.  I work in banking so it's a numbers game.  Sales, sales, sales! I am good at sales, but in can be very stressful.  I have a lot of questions for myself and I don't know the answers.
     I have been to the doctor and she has put me on another medication that she says has less side effects and I am waiting for it to kick in.  I am feeling a little bit better and I can finally eat again which is good.  I just feel lost, like no one understands me and what I am going through.  I've never been a person with confidence, at all.  I look at myself with disgust all the time.  I try not to, but I do. 
     So I am on medical leave for a month while the medication kicks in.  The doctor is also running some tests to make sure that my anxiety and panic is not caused by something else.  I am not driving because I am scared to have a panic attack and I do not like driving when I first start trying new medication.  I do not want to give up on driving because I didn't drive for 8 years and began driving again 1 year ago and love the freedom of it.  That was a huge accomplishment for me.  I know that I can beat this, but I have a lot of unanswered questions regarding my career path and other stress factors in my life.  I hope that as I adjust to the new medication and have less anxiety that the answers will come to me. 

Remodeling my home with Floor and Decor!

     My husband and I bought our home in early 2008.  I loved the house, but I could not stand the awful white tile.  We spent most of our savings on the down payment and closing costs so we knew it would be a little while before we would be able to start remodeling.
     Fast forward to 2012.  Yay!, we have some cash and the first thing we have decided to do is re-tile the house.  I have an open floor plan so I already know that I want matching tile for the entire living area, kitchen, and hallways. 
     I, being the frugal mother of two that I am, start browsing advertisements and the scouring the web to find the best deals that I can.  I come across Floor and Decor and get excited.  I browse their website and find that they have great prices and endless options and styles.  The only downside is that the nearest store is 1.5 hours away, but the money we will save shopping there is more than worth it...or so I thought.
     We pick a weekend and hit the road to Floor and Decor.  The staff was great, we browsed for a good hour before we made our decision.  The sales associate lets us know that we can either load the tile up ourselves or Floor and Decor will wrap it up for us free of charge.  Of course we agree to let Floor and Decor load the tile for us.  They are the pros, right?
     We get in a checkout line and $700 later we are out the door.  We pull around back, show our receipt and the company loads the tile up for it.  It is wrapped, looks as good as can be.  We pull out of the parking lot and on our first turn, the top half of the tile slides off of the bottom half.  We immediately pull over.  My husband climbs into the back of the truck only to realize that although  the entire pallet of tile appeared wrapped, they were not wrapped together.  The top half was wrapped separately from the bottom half and then they were stacked on top of each other.  We immediately turn around and go inside Floor and Decor and explain that there must have been an error with the packaging associates.  We are still calm and collected at this point. Then the cashier tells us "we will give you a 50% credit for the packages of tile that are damaged." My heart sinks into my stomach, I look at her and show her my receipt and say "Mam, we just left your store, this is not our fault." She states that it is policy.  "Once you leave, you are responsible for the tile." I leave, very upset and tell my husband "maybe only a few tiles chipped."
     We arrive home to find that a good majority of the tiles are cracked, chipped, or in pieces.  I call the store and ask to speak to a manager, again I get the same response.  So I email the company and I get no response at all.  I email them again and again and again and never get a response.
     We tiled the house, but were not able to tile the kitchen because of all the tile that had broken.  We paid $700 for tile and we unable to complete the job because of all the broken tile. My husbands best friend owns a tile installation company and he said he has never seen so much broken tile from a load in his career. 
      We are a family on a budget, we have two small children and were so excited to finally begin turning our home into our dream home and it was ruined.  Floor and Decor is a reputable company, but there customer service failed us and majorly.  Not one employee would give us the time of day and upteen emails I sent went unanswered.  No apology, no response.  Customer service is huge in all business transactions and Floor and Decor failed epically.
     So I post this so that when you are looking to remodel or tile your home, you consider going with a company that will provide you the excellent customer service that you deserve. 

Crayola's Big Colorful Birthday Adventure!

To celebrate their 110th birthday, the 8 original crayons are throwing a birthday bash at the new fun-omenal Crayola Experience, the world's only interactive Crayola family attraction. Right now, they're out on a colorful adventure to spread the news, and you're invited to join the fun!

How can you join in on the fun? You can FOLLOW the crayons on their adventure, LEARN more about each color and enter to WIN a trip for 4 to celebrate their birthday and the Grand Opening of the all new Crayola Experience this coming May, 2013!

Visit the Crayola Facebook page and click "enter now" for your chance to be first in line when the Crayola Experience reopens.

The new Crayola Experience features four floors of new interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind attractions that will bring the magic of color and your child's creativity to life! The winner will be among the first to experience the fun, along with a three- night, all-expenses paid stay. It's an experience your kids will never forget - and neither will you!

 Disclosure: Crayola provided the information for this post.

Tune in for the special Earth Day episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

This Earth Day, pitch in with your preschoolers to help make every day a beautiful day in your neighborhood! An extra-special, all-new episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, the top-rated PBS KIDS series from The Fred Rogers Company, premieres on April 22 (check local listings) –  just in time to help young viewers learn the importance of cleaning up, picking up and recycling. 

The new show features two adorable stories. In Neighborhood Clean Up, a wind storm blows through town making a mess of the Neighborhood playground and no one can play. King Friday proclaims that it is “Clean Up Day” and everyone helps restore the playground by throwing out and recycling the trash. The Neighborhood children – along with young viewers at home – learn that, by working together, the playground can be ready for play again in no time! And in Clean Up Time, Daniel and his best friend O the Owl are playing “farm” at Daniel’s house. They are having a lot of fun, but are also making quite a mess! After losing his watch in a messy room, Daniel realizes that cleaning up and putting his toys away will help him find it. And the great clean-up begins! 

 Inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and the upcoming special Earth Day-themed episode, here are some simple and fun ideas for celebrating the special day (and Mother Earth) together: · 

 Proclaim your own “Clean Up Day”! Tidy up your yard, and clean out the winter clutter. While you’re at it, find out what kind of trees, plants and wildlife are “at home” in your backyard and neighborhood, too! · 

Plant a garden! Pick out the kinds of vegetables you’d like to grow or design a flower bed together – kids love to get their hands dirty! If you live in an apartment, you can create a beautiful flower or herb garden right on your terrace or windowsill. ·

 Help beautify a park or playground! Get a group of parents and preschoolers together and visit a local park to help make sure that it’s trash free and ready for playtime! · 

Recycle together! Invite your children to get in on the act of recycling! Have them assist you in tying up those newspapers and magazines, collecting the cans and bottles, crunching the cardboard boxes – and making sure that everything goes in its proper bin.

 And don’t forget to tune-in to the brand-new Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Earth Day episode together. It’s another perfect way for families to make Earth Day a special day in their neighborhood!

Publix Breakfast Savings Event: Enter to win a $25 Publix gift card via #MyBlogSpark

 I love breakfast, it is my favorite meal of the day. However, I tend to eat breakfast on the go and it adds up so I took the Publix breakfast challenge and challenged myself to eat breakfast at home all week with the delicious breakfast items I bought at Publix. The money I saved was amazing. The sales were already great, but the coupons helped me save even more.

 It's time to re-think your breakfast routine! Challenge yourself and discover how much time and money you could save during the week by shopping and eating breakfast at home. April 1st – April 10th during the Publix® Breakfast Savings event, take advantage of great savings on some of your family's favorites like Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and other General Mills breakfast items. For coupon offers on varieties your whole family will love, visit the Publix Breakfast Savings page.

 Enter to win a $25 Publix Gift Card below courtesy of #MyBlogSpark, Publix, and General Mills.

 

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* I was given a $25 Publix Gift Card in compensation for participating in this Spark from My Blog Spark. All personal opinions and statements are 100% my own.