What are you wearing this Holiday?

I don't know about y'all but being a plus size girl and a month postpartum. I was struggling to find something to wear for Christmas. I knew I needed something plus size and loose in the tummy. I also knew I wanted something festive or at least bright and not part of my maternity wardrobe.





I decided to browse Lane Bryant and see what I found. Well I found a gorgeously simple yet festive dress. It was just my style. I also found the perfect accessories to go with it. I won't post a picture just yet because it's not yet Christmas. Just know it is rather fabulous.





Best of all...right now they have their semi-annual sale going on. If you have never tried before, now is the time to try their bras for any fuller figured woman. They sell my absolute favorite and most effective bras. I always buy them during the semi-annual sale or any other good sale they have on them.


If you are still looking for a gift for a friend or family member that is a definite size sexy, like myself, a Lane Bryant gift card is an awesome gift. They can get items to go to work, to go out on the town, or even just to lounge about. I'm sure they will love the gift. Every time they wear the item they were afforded to purchase through your generosity, they will think happy thoughts of you.

Happy Holidays

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Family Time During the Holidays

 Hey Y'all

It is winter break around here. That means I have a 6 year old, 2 year old, and newborn underfoot most of the day. I'm always trying to come up with fun ways to hang out with the kiddos. This year I've decided we will do a variety of activities.

family time during the holidaysI think making and drinking cocoa is always a fun activity. I found a variety of super simple and customizable recipes here

You can also do family movie night. There are some great movies out there for kids of all ages. Here is a list of the top 15.

You can even do a family game night. Here is a brief list of some you and your littles may enjoy playing.

We actually like to do all three with some other activities mixed in. We like to include cookie making, gingerbread house decorating, going to see Christmas lights, and of course ornament/decoration making.

I think if you include the things here you will definitely keep the littles busy as well as have a ball this holiday season. Click the "here"s to get the most ideas.

Happy Holidays

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GLOW for a cause


Hey Y'all



 So I was looking for somethings for me that would be me gifts but also give back. Well I found this. I thought it was a super cute cause and idea. So I figured it would be perfect. Well it was perfect unfortunately not for me. The toiletry bandit took it as soon as I unpackaged it and she showed me what it was.




It’s time you had a makeup bag that was worthy of you! GLOW for a cause partnered with the amazing Broms the Poet to create an inspiring makeup bag filled with skincare products to help you start your day!

An anthem was created by the extremely talented Broms the Poet, and was printed on the new GLOW for a cause makeup bags- “Her magic was their muse. Her glow undeniable.” Owning this makeup bag will allow you to see the magic inside yourself every morning as you get ready for your day. Everyone brings something special to the table and everyone has the ability to change the world with the “glow” that’s inside them!

GLOW for a cause creator, Johanna Querry Smith, knew she wanted to create products that people would love but also a company that would give back to her community and charities that make a difference. By believing in herself, she was able to create an amazing company that continues to inspire others daily! Johanna created this makeup bag and filled it with a TRY IT ALL sample set to help you find your “glow” to help impact the world!

With each purchase of a GLOW for a cause makeup bag, you will be giving back to:
  • Cowgirls vs Cancer
  • Boston Firefighter’s Burn Foundation 
  • The Red Sox Foundation 
  • MaxFund Animal Adoption Center
  • The Gathering Place
  • Berni’s Journey

Other GLOW for a cause Products Include:
  • Body Butter 
  • Perfume
  • Soaking Salts
  • Candles
  • Facial Creams 
  • Facial Clay Masks
  • Facial Clay Scrubs
  • Lip Balm 




If you would like to learn more information about GLOW for a cause visit http://www.glowforacause.com/.

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Sleep Sound with the Sound of White Noise

Hey y'all,

So has anyone else ever been shamed by a really cool electronic device?...  No. Just me. Oh okay then. 

So now to the actual story...
Sleep Sound Giveaway 
I received this super cool little speaker doodad, at least that's all I knew of it at first. Once I looked further into it, you know and read the information about it, I realized it was a sound machine. More accurately, it was a white noise machine. I figured the white noise would help the babies sleep more sound and relax the fight against sleep.

Well I decided I was going to test it. Now here is where the shame came in. I could not for the life of me figure out how to turn it on even after charging it. Well Z showed me it was definitely user area. In under 30 seconds, he had turned it on and figured out how to make it make different sounds. So me being the person I am played with it until I figured out it was just the push of a button or two BUT clearly after he was asleep. I shan't be shamed in front of the children. After that first night of me figuring it out, he took it to bed with him every night to go along with his night light. The combination seemed to soothe him into an easy and peaceful sleep. I love it and he loved it as well. For us, it became a total keeper and nighttime routine.

What the Manufacturer's Say About It...

Sleep Sound GiveawayLectroFan micro is a premium portable sound machine for sleep, relaxation, studying and conversation privacy. It is also wireless, portable Bluetooth speaker system that connects to a smartphone, tablet, computer or any other compatible Bluetooth device. LectroFan micro is the perfect travel size product to accompany the original full sized LectroFan sound machine. Leave your original LectroFan as a permanent fixture in rooms, but take the compact micro with you around the house and while traveling. The unique swivel mounting design of the speaker lets it be pointed in any direction with a simple twist. The duel use of the micro will make it a must take device for all your adventures.
  
The LectroFan micro is a compact portable white noise and sound machine that offers many uses from privacy to a good night’s sleep for all ages. The micro has 10 unique non looping sounds including five different fan sounds, four white noises, and an ocean sound story. The sounds can be personalized with the ability to precisely select the volume from a whisper to significantly louder than a mechanical fan. The rechargeable battery lasts up to 16 hours while playing its built-in sounds and 6 hours while streaming audio via Bluetooth. Find the right combination of sound and volume for your best night’s sleep.

How the LectroFan Micro Works
The LectroFan micro has the power to give you a peaceful environment when bothered by loud disturbances. Fan sounds and white noise mask unwanted noises by making sudden changes in ambient noise much less noticeable as depicted in the chart above. Scroll through the sounds to find the setting that is the most pleasing to you. Then, adjust the volume to the level that masks the particular disturbance. Swivel the speaker to direct the audio to your needs.

Sleep Sound Giveaway








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Crafty ideas this holiday season

Hey y'all
Christmas Tree Star

So are you super crafty or just looking for easy ideas to make you look super crafty? I'm usually super crafty but with Zsquared having popped just before the holidays, I haven't actually had the time or energy to do any of my crafting  I did however find these really cool ideas for tree toppers, gift boxes, and party favors.

Gift boxesLike I completely had no idea you could do all of these things with just one machine. You're probably wondering what is this miracle machine and where are the directions to make you look like the Martha Stewart of the holiday world.
Wine Glass Charms
So this spectacular machine is a Cricut. It allows you to make a beautiful metallic Christmas Tree Star, your own decorative Gift boxes, and even adorable Wine Glass charms.



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Cool gift for a curious kid

If you are like me, you totally remember having this in your classrooms as a kid. When I saw it, I thought to myself this would be kinda cool to have on the bookshelf at home. I also thought Zprime would find it kinda neat as he's just really starting to read and has this insatiable need for facts mainly weird ones. I know you are probably wondering what I'm talking about by now we'll here it is...

The World Almanac®and Book of Facts 2017  which chronicles the most notable people, places, and events of 2016 along with a wealth of fascinating facts. This latest edition of America’s bestselling reference book offers brand new features such as:


·         2016 Election Results: The World Almanac®provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2016 election process, from the roller coaster of the early primaries and candidate biographies to state and county presidential voting results and coverage of House, Senate, and gubernatorial races.

·         World Almanac® Editors’ Picks: The Best Teams That Never Won It All: In light of Golden State’s unprecedented regular season success and eventual downfall in the NBA Finals, The World Almanac® takes a look back into sports history for the best teams that fell just short of championship glory.

·         Statistical Spotlight: A brand-new feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data provide context to give readers a fresh perspective on important issues.

The popular sections “Time Capsule,” “Offbeat News Stories,” “Top News Topics” and “Year in Pictures” also make their return.

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Little Passports Holiday Shipping & Sale

**The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link.

Little Passports has extended their Holiday shipping deadline!  Order by December 20th to be in time for a December 24th delivery! 

Order now and save 15% on any subscription with code: JOY. Shop the Little Passports JOY sale




**This promotion is valid online only at www.littlepassports.com. To redeem enter code JOY at checkout. Offer valid on new subscriptions only and cannot be combined with any other offers and/or applied retroactively to previously placed orders. Offer applies only to the first month on a Monthly Plan. Offer not valid on Personalized Products and Shop items. Offer excludes shipping and taxes. Offer valid from December 12th, 2016 at 8:00AM EST to December 20th, 2016 at 11:59PM EST.

Spread some joy this holiday season and give the gift of adventure with Little Passports! 
 


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Bath & Body Works Giveaway



Welcome to the $100 Bath and Body Works Giveaway Event! 




Just in time for the holidays, this great group of bloggers wanted to partner up, to bring you one great prize! You can never go wrong with Bath and Body Works, right?!







The Giveaway
One lucky winner will receive a $100 Bath and Body Works Gift Card.
Enter with the easy form, below:





 





  Disclosure:
The bloggers involved in this giveaway were not compensated, and are
not responsible for prize fulfillment. Lil' Blog and More will be sending the
prize out. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter this giveaway.
This giveaway starts December 17th, 2016 , and will end on January 16th, 2017. at
11:59 pm. The winner will be emailed, and have 48 hours to respond, or a
new winner will be chosen. Once a winner is drawn and confirmed, the
name will be announced on the GiveawayTools form. Open to US and Canada. 







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Holiday Giveaway

A hopped over to an awesome blog and found this spectacular holiday giveaway. She's a wonderful blogger and is awarding all of these cool prizes to one lucky winner. Show her some love or just enter to win. Good luck and happy holidays.


As we are nearing Christmas, I wanted to do one big giveaway. One winner will receive a prize pack worth $350+. There is a little bit of everything, so let's get into the products you can win!