Dr Sharp Dentistry {GIVEAWAY}

We started our clean eating adventure at the beginning of this year. It started a lot of thought about exactly what we're putting in our bodies. We changed tons of things in our diet and have just more recently, been looking at other areas where we are filling our bodies with unnecessary things. I'm no hardcore, never eat junk kind of person, but if I can change things I use on a daily basis to eliminate even more chemicals, I'm going to do it. 

Dental care is one place where there is a surprising amount of stuff I really don't want in my body and especially my kids. We've been using these Dr. Sharp products for the past few weeks and I am very impressed with them. 

The Dr. Sharp line was founded upon the fluoride-free concept and formulated with natural ingredients. It is also free of parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate and alcohol. I love that I can have 1 tube of toothpaste for my boys that is safe for both of them. The Wild Berry flavor and the monkey goes a long way with getting them excited for teeth brushing as well. 

The Fresh Mint with Green Tea toothpaste taste great and leaves my teeth feeling clean. The line also included a Fresh Mint Alcohol-Free Mouthwash and a Green Tea Mint Dental Floss. All the products are made with natural flavors, Vegan and are not tested on animals. Dr. Sharp takes it a step further and doesn't package in a box, to support a more sustainable environment. 

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the products, just as I was. It's not like giving up ice cream for pureed bananas. It's an easy swap that can help contribute to the health of your family! 

The people at Dr. Sharp Dentistry are giving one reader the same family package I have, with a retail value of $37.50. Use the widget below to enter! 

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Datevitation: The gift of quality time.

Our 8th Anniversary was earlier this week. Still can't believe we've been married that long, or that we've been together over 10 years now. Time really flies. We don't need a single thing in the way of gifts. We're building a house and have spent lots of extra lately on blinds, fans, furniture and the like. But, nonetheless, it still kinda sucks to show up completely empty handed to your Anniversary dinner. 

This year, I gave the hubs this awesome Datevitation love coupon book. 

The book is completely customizable and full of coupons for things we can do together. So really, it's like giving him my time, in a cute little package. What could be a better gift?

The Datevitation coupon book is so customizable, that you can even add your own faces in! Isn't that so cute?! The hubs loves his gift and is really excited about cashing in his free massage sometime soon! 

The coupons I picked out for our book included a wine and cheese night, a movie-in night and even a little bow chicka wow-wow. There's a little something for everyone. Or a lot of something. There are over 500 date ideas! There are really adventurous ones like skydiving and racing, outdoorsy ones like camping and hiking and super romantic grown up ones. The coupon books are really quick and simple to make online. They are very nice quality books and come in a little 'surprise' sleeve. 

But the love coupon book is not just a gift for your significant other. They've recently added "boy" and "girl" characters with over 200 activities for kids and parents. I love taking my boys out for "mommy dates" so this is a perfect gift for them, too! 

Coupon books normally start at $25. But, as a special gift for y'all, you can use the code STILETTOSANDDIAPERS for $10 off your purchase and free shipping! You can order up to December 13th for Christmas delivery and these would be a perfect stocking stuffer! 

One lucky reader is going to win a Datevitation book for themselves! Use Rafflecopter to enter below! 

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I was given the above coupon book to review. All opinions are my own. 

Together Time.

I grew up with 2 sisters and was 13 before I had a brother. To say this whole new world of boys has been an adjustment for me, is an understatement. They like to get dirty. They don't care if they eat after touching the toilet. They hate baths. They like creepy crawly things. They fart. It's just totally different from what I grew up in.

I've learned a lot from them both in my 5 1/2 years as a mom. But what doesn't come naturally to me, is activities that are really orientated to them. For some reason, they don't like browsing the Target clearance aisles as much as I do. When we got our TogetherBox in the mail this month, I knew it was a match made in heaven. 

This month, was a Bug Box. A bug "castle", a stuffed worm, a net, a bug grabbing tool and more. The best part was the little book that gives you multiple activities that you can do with the contents of your box. From bug hunting, to bug drawing and even dressing like a bug, the TogetherBox had everything we needed in it for endless hours of family time. 

The boys and I went out in the backyard for a bug hunt. They were so excited to be armed with their tools! Cooper kept an eye out for small bugs on the trees, while Callan stuck to the ground. They gathered leaves and sticks for the bugs home and put them in the "castle".

It was so nice, for me, that they were running around with a mission. They weren't just bolting away from me, they were searching everywhere for a pet bug. 

We saw spiders, ants and lots of other bugs that we took the time to examine, but they really wanted to grab this weird, neon bug we found. It was furry and really cute. Cooper, very proudly put it on his dresser and was so excited to show Daddy when he came home from work. 

I let the boys use the chalk to draw all the different bugs they saw on our hunt. Ever just sit back and watch your kids draw? The way they interpret things is just so fun to see. 

The TogetherBox is a monthly subscription that delivers fun packed boxes right to your door. Each box contains 3-5 unique activities and you'll have everything you need to do them. No searching for anything! Each month is a different surprise theme that is sure to make every child in your family (and you!) happy. 

Want to add some easy to your family time? Try out TogetherBox! Use the code "stilettosanddiapers" for 50% off your first box! What's more than that, is the first 2 people to use the code will get their box free! So hurry over and sign up! 

Make sure to check out TogetherBox on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to keep up with all their fun! 

Thank you, TogetherBox, for providing me with the bug box shown in exchange for my honest opinion. We had and continue to have a such fun with it! 

Show me your #Fabsmile!

They say prevention is the best medicine, right? Well, that is true when it comes to dental hygiene. Nearly 29 years and I'm still cavity free. I owe it to my Mom being one of the biggest sticklers about flossing and brushing ever. 

One fantastic company is helping folks all over keep a healthy and FAB Smile.  

The American Dental Association recommends replacing your toothbrush every 3 months. Do you do that? Because I know I don't. I can't remember who got what brush when. FlossandBrush.com makes it easy for us to remember to change our brushes. How? $1/month, per family member, sends you a kit of brushes and floss every 3 months. When that package comes in, it's time to change your toothbrush! For $2/month, you get the brush as well as whitening gel. And that's the same, high-quality gel that is sold in dental offices. 

I got my first package last week and started passing out the goods immediately. 

The brushes are made in America and are compact soft, micro feathered bristles. The floss is made in America, mint, waxed and comes in 60 yards. 

These boys are the things that bring out my #FABsmile the most! 

                                

With life being so busy for all of us, especially with the school year, it's so nice and easy to not have to think about getting new brushes. Such an important thing that is so easy to overlook. I want to keep a healthy mouth, so that I'm never afraid to show the smile that these guys are continuously are giving me! 

Want to win a year membership to FlossandBrush.com? Complete the following 2 steps and you will be entered to win! 

1. Visit FAB's Pinterest page and repine an image from any one of the "Smile Boards" that makes you smile. Include the #FABsmile hashtag in the pin, then come back and share the link here. 

2. Sign up for Floss and Brush's mailing list here! 

Leave your Pinterest link in a comment with your email address and that is it! Contest ends 9/15 at midnight EST. Must be a USA resident to win. 

Don't forget to check out Floss and Brush on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! 

Maxi-Cosi Mico AP {GIVEAWAY}

Remember this amazing carseat that I got to try out? 

Well, you are in luck, because one lucky reader gets to win one of their very own! 

I am so, so impressed with the eye candy that is the Mico AP. Just look at these colors! And? That is only a few of many you can choose from! The pink is obviously the biggest, being that it's one of my most favorite colors and the color I would really like my next car seat to be...

The Mico AP is such an amazingly light carseat, of course, it is the lightest in its class. I'm 99.99% sure you'll think it's the lightest seat you've carried. The other 0.01% of you are just crazy. 

With the Air Pocket Technology, that is impressively safe in a crash, it gives an added peace of mind that your baby is as safe as possible in a vehicle. With the upgraded comfort features, including the Cozi Dozi head rest, I don't think your baby will be complaining about the seat either! Super premium plush fabrics and looks to make every other baby drool? Sign me up! 

The Mico AP is a rear-facing seat for children up to 22 pounds and up to 29 inches tall. It is compatible with the Maxi-Cosi Kaia and Quinny Yezz strollers to make for a very sleek ride. I have the Maxi-Cosi Kaia and it is amazing. Having used very bulky travel systems with my 2 boys, I would love to be able to use the Kaia and Mico AP if we have baby #3. There will be tons more space in the back of my car! 

Are you in love yet? Need a Mico AP of your own? Today is your lucky day! Use the rafflecopter widget below to enter for a chance to win your choice of color! 

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Back to School Lunchbox Stuffers: Balance Bar {GIVEAWAY}

I think it's a known fact that anything in size "mini" is better than the original. And when it's the great 40-30-30 nutrition of Balance Bars in a mini? Winner, winner. 

I think Cooper will be really happy to have these mini Balance Bars, that he only thinks are a candy bar, in his lunchbox. The bars are really yummy. Especially the Cookie Dough!

With just 100 calories and 7 grams of protein packed in these little bars, they are a great snack, especially for the kids. It will be simple to convince them that they're eating dessert!

I received these Balance Bars along with this adorable Itzy Ritzy reusable snack bag. 

Itzy Ritzy makes these precious zippered bags that are machine washable and waterproof lined. They're perfect for fruit, or any other kind of snack you need to bring along on an errand, or pack in your child's lunch box. They're eco-friendly and provide silent snaking! Not more crinkly ziplock bags! 

What are you packing in your kids lunch boxes this year? How about Balance Bars? Join in on their Twitter party, August 20th at 2pm EST for some back to school fun! 

Want to win a back to school kit from Balance Bar and Itzy Ritzy? Enter using the widget below! 

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Freeze the Day: Seattle's Best Giveaway {50 winners!}

Attention coffee lovers! (Or just lovers of delicious, frozen concoctions)

After meeting the kind folks of Seattle's Best at Blissdom this year, I really got hooked on their coffee. Recently, they have a new drink that will have you begging for hot summer afternoons. Meet Seattle's Best Frozen Coffee Blends. 

All you need is a blender, some milk (or whatever white liquid-y drink you fancy) and you'll feel like you're being treated to a $5 coffee house delight. Don't forget a tiny chef eager to blend it all together for you. 

The Frozen Coffee Blends are available in the freezer section of your store in 4 flavors: Coffee Chiller, Creamy Caramel, Very Vanilla, and Mega Mocha.

I decided to freeze the day with a drink I like to call the Mocha Coconut Mocktail. There's no alcohol in it, but anything served in a martini glass just taste better, right? 

Recipe: 

1 package of Seattle's Best Frozen Coffee Blend in Very Vanilla 

1 cup Almond Coconut Milk

2 Tbsp Flaked Coconut

2 Tbsp Chocolate Syrup

Put all ingredients in the blender, blend for 20 seconds. Top with whipped cream, coconut and drizzle with chocolate syrup. 

Want to win your own Seattle's Best Frozen Coffee Blends? 50 winners will be chosen. Yes 50! You'll be receiving coupons in the mail for FREE Frozen Coffee Blends! Enter using the form below! Giveaway ends 7/24/13 at midnight est.

I was provided product to sample in exchange for my honest review. I was in no other way compensated. 

O.A.R at Merriweather Pavillion {Giveaway}

If you're a fan of O.A.R. you'll want in on this giveaway! With 4 of the bands members from Rockville, MD, I'm betting there are some big fans in this area. Coming back to their hometown for the Sounds of Summer Tour, they will be at Merriweather Pavillion on August 1st and YOU can be there! 

Merriweather is located in Columbia, MD on 40 wooded acres. They have hosted Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead along with the best in pop, hip hop, classical and more. It's a venue you need to check out! Head over here to see their summer line up and start planning for your favorite concert!

The kind folks at Merriweather Post Pavilion are giving one reader 2 lawn tickets to see O.A.R for their Sounds of Summer Tour on August 1st! 

Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. 

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A movie for the whole family: Escape From Planet Earth

Last weekend, we went to DC for an early screening of the new movie, Escape From Planet Earth. It comes out February 15th and it was a total win. Funny, action packed without being scary and all around great for the whole family. I'm always a little hesitant about alien movies, because I don't want anything to scare the boys. None of the characters in this movie were scary at all. 

In the movie, a couple of aliens find their way to earth and get captured, leaving the other aliens trying to get them out. I won't tell you everything that happened, but it was a good movie. It will probably be one of the few purchased ones around here. The boys loved it and Sophia Vergara was a voice, so obviously the hubs liked it. Hehe. 

Need a last minute Valentine's Day gift? Why not print off "coupons" to go to see Escape From Planet Earth?! 

Any movie that grabs both my boys attention and get laughs out of me and the hubs gets 2 thumbs up from us! (Yes, they seriously sat happily watching the whole thing)

Want to win a movie night for your family? 1 winner will receive a movie-goers goodie bag with popcorn, candy and all movie watching snacks, plus a $25 gift card to use towards movie night. 

Enter using the rafflecopter widget below. 
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Mead Stocking Stuffer Ideas + GIVEAWAY

Of course our kids Christmas gifts include toys, candy and electronics, but what about educational gifts? I know my Cooper has endless sheets of paper all over the house where he has practiced writing his name, numbers and drawing people. When I was asked if I wanted to review Mead Early Learning products, I knew instantly that Cooper would love to have his stocking stuffed with them!

The kit I received is just full of amazing products. Workbooks, flashcards, dry erase boards and more. Pretty much everything that I need to prep Cooper for kindergarten and encourage learning at home after that.

I am in no way educated in teaching, so I love that these workbooks give me a fail-proof teaching guide to help Cooper learn. The workbooks provide basic learning skills from preschool to third grade. They include a big variety of activities that are sure to keep even the busiest kid interested. 

These dry erase boards are already on my must pack list for our Christmas traveling. What a great way to practice writing letters! 

Mead Early Learning products are all available on their website. They are also offering one winner the entire kit I recieved, valued at over $75! Enter below using the rafflecopter widget!

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Christmas Card Time: A Shutterfly Giveaway

Have you ordered your Christmas Cards yet? Me either! I went into panic mode last week, thinking I was too late. Nope. Not so fast. Shutterfly has a huge selection of cards and there is still time to order from them! 

I am a wee bit picky when it comes to my cards. It must have more than 1 picture spot, have space for our name and I tend to lean towards the black and elegant cards. 

I did find a couple that fell outside of my normal box this year and I'm seriously considering them! Here are some of my faves from Shutterfly's Christmas Card collection. 

Gorgeous, right? We have a family photo shoot to do and it will be ordering time! I will be sure to show you the one we pick!

Be sure to check out Shutterfly's Cyber Monday deal! Visit their Facebook page tomorrow to receive a 25% off unique code! You can also check out their Special Offers page for great deals all the time! 

Are you still in need of Christmas, Hanukkah or another type of Holiday cards? How would you like to win a $50 credit to Shutterfly?! Simply enter using the rafflecopter widget below!

Because there is only a few weeks before Christmas, the winner will be chosen December 2 and the credit must be used by December 14th.

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Thank you, Shutterfly for sponsoring this post. I received a store credit in exchange for my honest opinion. 

Mott's Medleys Fruit Snacks {GIVEAWAY}

Pretty sure there isn't a kid that doesn't love fruit snacks. (Or Mom for that matter) So it's no surprise that we were pretty excited when these showed up on the front porch.

We always have packages of fruit snacks in the diaper bag, the car snack box and usually in my purse. They are handy on the go treats and are PERFECT bribes. Hehe. I love that Mott's Medleys Fruit Snacks are made with real fruit & vegetable juice and natural colors and flavors. And don't worry, they don't loose any of the fruit snack deliciousness because of that.

The snacks are available in assorted fruit and berry varieties, both are yummo. We give the new Mott's Medleys two thumbs up! 

Go here to print off a coupon good for $0.60 off of a package!

Want to win some for yourself? 2 winners will receive a prize pack with 6 boxes of fruit snacks! Tell me where you would take Mott's Medleys Fruit Snacks this summer and enter with the Rafflecopter widget. Hurry, giveaway ends Sunday, 7/20!

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