The New Radio Flyer Ziggle Thanks to Chatterbox by House Party!

Back in October, I applied through Chatterbox for the chance to try out the new Radio Flyer Ziggle! My boys are 3 & 4, and FULL of energy. So when I found out that we'd been chosen to receive it, my boys and I were so excited!! We tracked the package daily until it arrived!

Maybe you're like I was and haven't heard of the Ziggle. Here are a few things to help you learn a little more about it*!

The Radio Flyer Ziggle is for Ages 3-8. The seat is adjustable so it can grow as your child grows.

From the website:

"There has never been a more fun way to ride than with the NEW Radio Flyer Ziggle. All you do is twist the front and wiggle the back and off you go. Advanced riders gain speed and can drift into 360⁰ spins. Four high performance caster wheels provide a smooth ride on any surface. The adjustable seat grows with your child and the padded hand grips, grip tape for feet and solid steel frame add comfort and control for years of fun."

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Twist the front and wiggle the back, just get on and go
• Four caster wheels for a fun, fast ride
• 360⁰ degree spin out action
• Adjustable seat grows with your child
• Grip tape for feet provide added control
• Padded hand grips for comfort
• Solid steel frame

My boys, Levi & Wyatt, were so excited to get the Ziggle! With easy to follow instructions, it was easy to put together. Levi even helped. And even before we took it outside, they were taking turns ziggling up and down the kitchen hallway. They had so much fun trying the Ziggle out for the first time. It is easy to wiggle the handles back and forth to move forward.

Here is a video and some photos.

We've taken our Ziggle out several times since this day and my two boys have SO much fun on it! It's something new and different and it's fun to watch them laugh and take turns on it. My youngest asked if we could please get another so they can have a race. Thinking it's a good thing Christmas is right around the corner!! 

THANK YOU CHATTERBOX for hours of fun and many more to come!!!

WE LOVE OUR NEW RADIO FLYER ZIGGLE!!!

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*Info taken from the letter included with our Ziggle and their website.

Truvia Natural Sweetener

I love sweet stuff and am not a fan of coffee without my sugar and cream. But I haven't been convinced to use artificial sweeteners because I seemed to always be able to taste the difference. So when I was selected, as a member of Crowdtap, to try the Truvia Natural Sweetener I was quite curious to see if I liked it or not.

In case this is the first you are hearing about it, or if you have heard of it but never been convinced to give it a try, here are a few things I learned with the information I received in my sampling kit.

*Truvia is a Natural Sweetener. It is made from the stevia plant, which has been used as a sweetener in South America for generations. It is Zero-Calorie, Yay!! The leaves are dried, steeped in water and purfied to a calorie-free sweet taste.

The answer to whether I liked it or not: Yes! It REALLY is GOOD!! I was happily surprised. I tried it first in a cup of tea. I typically add honey to my tea, but replaced it with half a packet of Truvia sweetener. It was yummy! And no weird aftertaste. I could swear I was drinking tea sweetened by sugar!

I gave the second sample to my sister Melissa and she tried it in her coffee. She said she couldn't even tell the difference. She was happily surprised as well!

You can use Truvia to add sweetness to your coffee, tea, fruit, cereal, yogurt or your favorite cocktail. Find more ideas and recipes at truvia.com/recipes

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Thank you Truvia and Crowdtap for the free samples! 

I am a Tru-via Believer Now! :-)

*The information/facts I included in this blog regarding Truvia were borrowed from the information brochure I received with my sample.

Lunchables Jr. Snack Samples!

I recently hosted a fun play date thanks to
Lunchables Jr & Crowdtap. 

We received the yummy Ants on a Log and the Very Berry Crunch. My little buddies had so much fun playing with the snacks and eating them. The ants on a log was a big hit and so were the bears. The bears were floating in a pool on circle crackers as they tried to escape the attack of the ants. Not only are the new snacks easy to open for little hands, but also healthy and fun play with before they ate it.

Ant on a Log - Easy to Open for Little Hands

Mmmmmmm!

A Fun Video of Our Fun with Lunchables Jr!

Very Berry Crunch

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 We had so much fun!! Thank you Lunchables Jr & Crowdtap for a fun and yummy play date!!!

Old Navy Active Wear Sample Share

My sister Melissa I got to go to Old Navy and pick out a free active wear top and bottom - each - for FREE!!! It was very exciting!!! We had fun picking out different pants and tops to try on. I included photos of our favorite picks and the ones we chose for our free outfits!!

The selection was great, many styles and fully stocked in our sizes. I had several pieces that were close seconds, but the ones that won for me were the loose fit active tank in black and grey stripe paired with the compression capri pant in black.

Melissa chose the roll top yoga pant with pink trim in black paired perfectly with her adorable pink active tee!!

We had a blast and look fabulous while working out or taking a walk along the levee or walking path.

THANK YOU OLD NAVY & CROWDTAP!!! We love our new active wear!!

The Challenge

Confessions of <Insert Child’s Name> Mom

You’ve probably heard it said “Just you wait until you’re a parent someday!” Well according to my mom, I was a “little sweetheart” (that’s actually what she called me) who according to her rarely needed disciplined. Fast forward 32 years, and now as a mother of two boys (ages 3 & 4) there are some days when I just ask “Why Lord?” “Why do I have the challenging child? This doesn't seem fair!” For instance, it may or not be my child that when I take him to a class with his peers he’s the one who is running circles around the room instead of sitting for story time, and who hits, or throws a tantrum – or runs away on your way out thinking it was the perfect time to play “Hide – and Mommy Can’t Seek”. And you finally find him on the other side of the building as he is laughing and thinking that was such great fun. And you are dragging said child out of the building screaming, along with his brother also screaming, and not looking up because you just want to get to the van and drive away. And then a few days later, he is the child who runs in front of a truck on the street as you are yelling, then screeching  "STOP!" And you get home shaking only to have him try to climb over the top of the stairway's banister head first.

But I have finally come to the place, with the Lord’s help, to see that if I did have that “perfect” child it would be so easy to become prideful and look at others and say “Well, what is she doing wrong?” Instead, I am continually humbled by my child(ren) and instead I choose to be thankful that I have the challenging child who pushes and tests each and every boundary because I realize I cannot do this on my own. I need the Lord’s strength, patience and LOVE to flow through me each and every day. And I need to trust the Lord with my children's safety as well. I do my very best as a mother to keep them from harm's way, but ultimately I have to commit them into the Lord's hands because He has kept them safe even when I was a few feet behind.

Don’t get me wrong, there are precious, sweet moments I share with my boys that melt my heart and remind me that this is why I absolutely love being a mom. Moments when they come up to me and say “Mommy, I love you!” and give me a big hug.

But too often I let those frustrating moments overshadow it all. The days when I have had to discipline my child for the same thing, for the 20^th time in the past two hours, where I feel overwhelmed and insufficient as a mom. So slowly, over the past couple months, ok maybe weeks, ok maybe days, instead of reacting in anger by yelling or just throwing my hands up in frustration and just “surviving” to the end of the day, I have been doing my best to first and foremost turn to my Savior and be so in love with Him that those things that I have been yearning for and trying to do on my own “love, joy, patience, kindness, self-control” have flowed  much more easily – but only with the power and fruit of the Spirit. 

So if you are feeling overwhelmed, insufficient as a mom, or maybe feeling like you have it all together but still feel empty inside, maybe it’s time to be quiet, open the Word and let His Love Flood In.

Galatians 5:22-23

^“22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³ gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

Old Navy Tees!

Say Hello to Spring with Old Navy Style Council Women's Best Tees Sampling!

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to go shopping at Old Navy for FREE TEES with one my best friends, and sisters, Mindy. As a member of Crowdtap's Old Navy Style Council, I was selected and sent coupons for myself and one friend and each got 2 Free Perfect Fit or Vintage Tees from Old Navy! I was so excited for this sampling! 

I wear Old Navy clothing all the time and especially love how durable, affordable and comfortable all their clothes are. I layer with their tanks and tees year round. And with spring finally here, it was the perfect timing to pick up a couple new tees to add to my wardrobe.

Here are a few things that Crowdtap & Old Navy wanted to know~

Tell us the details! Did you have a fun tee sampling experience? Did you have a good time browsing through Old Navy’s Tee collection? What did you think of the selection? 

My sister and I had a very fun tee sampling experience. We grabbed some coffees then headed to the mall to pick out the perfect tees just for us. There was a great selection. We both enjoyed looking through the different colors and prints and grabbed ones that caught our eye to try on. I also grabbed some coordinating tanks to layer underneath. Then we headed to the dressing room!

There were so many adorable tees to choose from and try on. We each found our winning combinations! I chose the Perfect Fit V-neck Henley Tee in blue striped and solid green. Mindy chose a Vintage V-Neck Tee in plum and white.

Mindy Chose This as 1 of Her Free Tees!

Another of Mindy's Winners!

One of My Winning Tees!
Love the Bright Color & Stripes!

Are you a perfect tee fit or a vintage tee fit? Which of these Old Navy core styles do you like better? Tell us why!

I admit, I like both styles. But for this sampling I chose the Perfect Tee because they seemed to fit me and were colors that really stood out to me and were something different that I could incorporate into my new spring wardrobe.

Old Navy tees come in a variety of colors, styles and patterns! How do you add a touch of style to your basic tee? Tell us how you would dress up this basic piece for a fun night out.

I add a touch of style to my basic tee by adding a cute lace trim cami underneath so it peaks through. It’s easy to dress it up or down by adding cute denim jacket or comfy cardi, and using accessories like scarves or jewelry, and a cute wedge or ballet flat for a variety of different looks to fit any occasion.

Another Winning Tee Layered with a
Cute Printed Lace Trim Tank

Comfy Casual w/ Skinny Jeans and Jacket~

Date Night! Tee paired with Denim Jacket, Eyelet Skirt, Ballet Flats & Necklace~

Mindy & I say a BIG Thank you Old Navy & Crowdtap for our fabulous new tees!!!

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