Tuesday, November 12, 2019

The Dinosaurs are Coming!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I am attending the event at no cost in exchange for promotion.





So I'm super excited. The Dinosaur Adventure is coming to Pittsburgh the weekend after Christmas! That means I have the perfect Christmas gift for my 6 YO granddaughter who is obsessed with dinosaurs! 

As I've told you before, I'm trying to give more experience gifts to my grandchildren in place of stuff. For her birthday, we took her to a dinosaur exhibit in DuBois, PA. My husband and I had a lovely weekend showing her just how special she is to us. Now in December, we can spend a day engrossed in all things dinosaur, just for her!

If you have a dinosaur-obsessed little one in your life and you live in one of the cities where the Dinosaur Adventure will be, I encourage you to take them and immerse yourself in this awesome experience! 

Here's their tour schedule:

Madison WI - Alliant Energy Center - Nov. 16-17
Fort Wayne IN - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Nov. 23-24
Toledo OH - Seagate Convention Center - Dec. 7-8
Raleigh NC - NC State Fairgrounds - Jim Graham Bldg. - Dec. 14-15
Allentown PA - Allentown Fairgrounds - Dec. 21-22
Pittsburgh PA - Monroeville Convention Center - Dec. 27-29

Dinosaur Adventure is an all-new, one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come alive with their life-like movement and roars. Learn about the most popular dinosaurs - Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Diplodocus, Velociraptor - and explore recent finds with exciting discoveries!

As part of Dinosaur Adventure, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities: 

  • Fossil crafting
  • Jurassic jeeps
  • Themed obstacle courses
  • Riding their favorite dinosaur
  • And more!
The entire family will also be amused by the live entertainment featuring a walking dinosaur show and a baby dinosaur meet & greet!

Now we come to the best part: My readers SAVE $3 OFF any Adult, Child Activity, or VIP Ticket!

Use Code: FLASH3


Just click here to order your tickets and learn more about this exciting adventure!


Monday, September 23, 2019

See the Light Bible Stories Giveaway!




Enter to Win See the Light's Interactive Bible Stories On-Demand/Downloadable



I loved sharing Bible stories with my kids when they were little. Sometimes, when we had to miss church for one reason or another, we would "play" church. We would sing, pray, and listen to a story from the Bible. I remember a time my youngest even made bulletins for all of us. Church and learning from the Bible meant a lot to us as a family. Now I'm blessed to be able to share these same stories with my 5 grandchildren. Of course, all kids love interactive learning with art and music and, of course, narrative.


See the Light's Bible Stories series combines chalk art, narrative, original music, and interactive projects to bring five Bible stories to life for your child. These DVDs are great for family worship, children's church, VBS, or just for a fun time around the Word of God.

Your children will remember more of the stories as they complete 3 art projects (creative lettering, mixed-media, and pastel) related to the story they just watched. Watch with them as they learn about the birth of Jesus in Gift of Love, the Easter story (The Crossmaker), the birth of Moses (God's Special Surprise), Jonah (God's Runaway), and the Apostle Paul (Shipwrecked). Combined, this series contains almost 12 hours of content!


Teaching Art At Home Has Never Been This Easy--Or This Fun!! Visit See the Light to Try 3 FREE Video Art Lessons!
Teaching Art At Home Has Never Been This Easy--Or This Fun!! Visit See the Light to Try 3 FREE Video Art Lessons!

THE BIBLE STORIES SERIES:

About The Cross Maker: Dominic, the son of a carpenter, finds himself drawn into the unforgettable trail of the man called Jesus. Share in this amazing adventure that takes Dominic from Christ’s crucifixion to a place of redemption, and a face-to-face meeting with the risen Christ.

About God's Special Surprise: At first God’s people were free to work and play. Years later they were slaves. But they were still God’s people. In His time, God sent a special surprise. Families will thrill to the love and faith of a mother desperate to save her baby boy from death. 
Children and adults will admire the bravery of a sister who dared to speak to a powerful princess. The drama in this story of Moses will help build the faith of children, and encourage obedience to the Word of God.

About Gift of Love: They were poor. They were exhausted from the long journey. Faith and obedience kept them going. Join Mary and Joseph in this dramatic retelling of the wondrous story that led to the fulfillment of Scripture in the birth of Jesus, Son of God, Savior of the world. See and hear the rejoicing of the glittering army of angels.


See the Light Bible Stories #SeetheLightArt


About Shipwrecked: Giovanni accompanies his father on an unforgettable journey of fear and hope. The storm at sea is unrelenting. The ship is being torn apart. All seems lost, and yet... one prisoner, a courageous hero, knows God, and that changes everything. As children experience this dramatic story of the Apostle Paul through the eyes of Giovanni, their faith in the power and mercy of God will be strengthened.

About God's Runaway: God told his prophet Jonah to go to Nineveh, but Jonah was determined to disobey. The shocking consequence got Jonah’s attention! This exciting story is artfully brought to life, and demonstrates God’s love and mercy to Jonah, to the people of Nineveh, and to each one of us.

ENTER TO WIN!
One Winner Will Receive See the Light Bible Stories (APV $75)
(Downloadable/On-Demand Version)

The giveaway is open US Only, 18+
The giveaway ends 10/8 at 11:59 EST

Be sure to come back daily for more chances to win.




Don't forget to enter my 10th blogiversary giveaway with great prizes. But hurry. The giveaway ends at midnight on 9/30/2019. Click here to enter. 





Mommy’s Playbook Giveaway Rules: This giveaway is Sponsored by See the Light Art and hosted by Mommy’s Playbook. Victoria and/or Mommy’s Playbook, Participating bloggers, are not responsible for prize fulfillment. By entering this giveaway you are giving the giveaway host and/or event sponsor permission to retain your email address for future communication, you may choose to opt-out of such communications at any time. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by any social media outlet including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. Please contact Victoria (at) MommysPlaybook.com regarding any questions you have pertaining to this giveaway.
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Ozeri Prize Pack Giveaway (APV $250)





Autumn has finally arrived. If you're like me, you love to sit in front of a fire on a crisp fall night with a glass of red wine. Add some cheese and I'm even happier. The wine openers in this giveaway are awfully sweet. You can keep one and stash another away to give to someone else over the holidays. It would make a really nice hostess gift! But aside from the wine openers, the other products included in the prize package are fantastic! I wish I could win this one!





Rotating Knife Block doubles as a Tablet Holder! Knives included are an 8” Chef Knife, 8” Bread Knife, 8” Slicing Knife, 5” Utility Knife and a 3. 5” Paring Knife, each with an elegant satin finish. The knives rest in a sustainably-sourced rotating Acacia wood Knife Block, with a tablet holder for easy access to your favorite food blogger websites, and videos on any of your smart devices. *Tablet not included and shown for illustration only.

Ozeri 5 Piece Knife and Sharpener Set

Crafted from a single-piece design with perfectly balanced ergonomic hollow handles for impeccable stability and control, each knife is completely tarnish, stain, rust and odor-resistant, and finished in elegant satin. The knives store in a sustainably-sourced wooden knife case with a built-in knife sharpener for lifetime performance. Handcrafted blades made of ultra-durable imported Japanese stainless steel, and 420 grade stainless steel handles, the Ozeri 5-Piece Stainless Steel Knife and Sharpener Set includes an 8” Chef Knife, an 8” Slicing Knife, a 7" Santoku Knife and a 3.5” Utility Knife.

Ozeri Touch Professional Digital Kitchen Scale

The Ozeri Touch Digital Kitchen Scale features an elegant reflective colored surface made out of high quality tempered glass that is 4 times stronger than normal glass. It includes 4 high-precision sensors to deliver superior accuracy and the fastest response times for the quick paced chef. The Ozeri Touch also features an automatic Tare button that quickly calculates the net weight of your ingredients by subtracting the container weight, whether the container is a bowl, tray or plate. Capacity range from a mere 0.05 ounce to 12 pounds and 10.8 ounces (1 gram to 5750 grams), and provides measurements in graduations of 1 g or 0.05 oz on its bright LCD screen (grams | ounces | pounds | kilograms). Scale comes equipped with 2 removable Lithium batteries for extended life, and automatically powers off after 2 minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life.

Ozeri ZK18-WG Rev Digital Kitchen Scale with Electro-Mechanical Weight Dial, Gray Dial

Ozeri Rev Digital Kitchen Scale with Electro-Mechanical Weight Dial

The Ozeri Rev Digital Kitchen Scale with Electro-Mechanical Weight Dial is the world's first digital kitchen scale to incorporate a synchronized electro-mechanical dial and LCD that automatically illuminate and display the measured weight both digitally and mechanically. Scale is equipped with 4 new high-precision sensors that accurately weigh from 0.1 oz to 11 lbs (5000 g) in graduations of 0.1 oz or 1 gram. Dual display system provides a digital display for precision measurements in ounces, grams or millimeters, and a mechanical analog dial for viewing measurements of heavier items in both lbs and kg simultaneously. The Rev utilizes a Touch Tare button to instantly calculate the net weight of your ingredients, and a convenient Unit button to change the unit of measurement displayed on the LCD from lbs:oz to grams and ml. 3 AAA batteries (included) and features a low battery indicator.

Ozeri Moderna Artisan Set

Ozeri Moderna Artisan Series Double Wall 

Beverage/Espresso Shot Glasses

Durable, heat and condensation-resistant, mouth-blown borosilicate glass of the finest quality, the newly improved MODERNA glasses belong to the Ozeri Artisan Series of award-winning handcrafted drinkware. Each glass features MODERNA's double-walled design that suspends beverages within an inner wall for the ultimate insulation, preserving drinks at their ideal temperature. The patent-pending MODERNA glasses are great for coffee, cappuccinos, hot or iced teas, cocktails, frozen beverages and much more. Each set contains 4 handmade 2 oz glasses designed for lifetime use. The MODERNA glasses are completely microwave and freezer safe.

 Ozeri Earth Dish Set

Ozeri Earth Dish Set For Kids, 100% Made from a Plant
The Ozeri Earth Dish Set For Kids is 100% made of naturally grown plant material, and completly free of melamine, plastics, BPA, BPS, PVC, phthalates, dyes, nitrosamines, formaldehyde, lead, or anything not derived from a plant. The Ozeri Earth Dish Set includes a sectional plate, bowl, sippy cup with dual handles, gentle fork and spoon, each perfectly sized for little fingers. Each item in the set is durable, reusable, lightweight and leakproof, and reflects a unique earthy-texture from its plant origination. Once underground, each item in the Ozeri Earth Dish Set biodegrades back into natural elements within 2 – 3 years. The Ozeri Earth Dish Set For Kids is FDA approved. It is also refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher-safe, and heat-resistant up to 248F / 120C.



Ozeri Earth Ramen Bowl 6-Piece Set, 100% Made from a Plant

Ozeri Earth Ramen Bowl 6-Piece Set

The Ozeri Earth Ramen Bowl Set is 100% made of naturally grown plant material, and completely free of melamine, plastics, BPA, BPS, PVC, phthalates, dyes, nitrosamines, formaldehyde, lead, or anything not derived from a plant. The Ramen Bowl Set includes two 33.5oz (993ml) Ramen bowls, two 5.5" (14cm) spoons and 2 sets of 8.6" (22cm) chopsticks. The Ozeri Earth Ramen Bowl 6-Piece Set is FDA approved. It is also refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher-safe, and heat-resistant up to 248F / 120C.


Ozeri OW08A Fascina Electric Wine Bottle Opener

Ozeri Fascina Electric Wine Bottle Opener & Corkscrew

Introducing the Ozeri Fascina Electric Wine Opener. Capable of opening up to 60 bottles on a single set of inexpensive AAA batteries, the Fascina requires no more effort than pushing a button for cork removal. The Ozeri Fascina Electric Wine Opener is completely cordless and includes a compact and integrated foil cutter that removes easily. Capable with both natural and synthetic corks, the Fascina boasts an ultra light-weight design for effortless handling. Start by using the included foil cutter to remove the wine bottle seal. Simply press the Down button to activate cork removal. Then press the Up button to release the cork. Voila. 6 AAA batteries (included)

Ozeri Gusto Electric Wine Bottle Opener

Azeri Gusto Electric Wine Opener is capable of opening up to 60 bottles on one set of AA batteries, the Gusto removes corks in mere seconds with push-button ease, without the struggle of a traditional wine opener. The Gusto Electric Wine Opener is completely cordless and automatically removes and ejects both natural and synthetic corks, without any embarrassing shredding. Azeri Gusto is built with an integrated foil cutter to easily remove wine seals. The Azeri Gusto Electric Wine Opener is a worthy companion for any gatherings with red or white wines, and whether you are a host or guest, is sure to impress before the first sip. Runs on 4 easy-to-find, standard AA batteries.


Ozeri OW02A-B Nouveaux Electric Wine Opener with Removable Free Foil Cutter, Elegant Black AND Ozeri OW13A Gusto Electric Wine Bottle Opener, One Size, Black

Ozeri Nouveaux Electric Wine Opener with Removable Free Foil Cutter

The Ozeri Nouveaux Electric Wine Opener in elegant black combines an European inspired cordless design with a new ultra fast rechargeable motor that opens up to 40 bottles, all on a single charge. The Nouveaux introduces a celebrated design incorporating elegant curves that allow it to stand vertically without the use of a separate base or stand. Designed for home and restaurant use, the Ozeri Nouveaux Electric removes a wine bottle cork with the gentle push of a button. Unlike other electric wine openers, it features a transparent corkscrew shell that makes the cork removal process completely visible. When in use or while being recharged with the included compact adaptor, the Nouveaux illuminates its transparent bottom shell with calming blue indicator lights. A completely cordless wine opener, the Nouveaux opens both natural and synthetic corks, and features an ergonomic grip for easy handling. With its fashionable design, high quality materials and durable construction, The Ozeri Nouveaux Electric Wine Opener is the ultimate companion to every wine bottle.
 
ENTER TO WIN!
One Winner Will Receive an Ozeri Prize Package (APV $250)

The giveaway is open US Only, 18+
The giveaway ends 10/9 at 11:59 EST

Be sure to come back daily for more chances to win.



Don't forget to enter my 10th blogiversary giveaway with great prizes. But hurry. The giveaway ends at midnight on 9/30/2019. Click here to enter. 



Mommy’s Playbook Giveaway Rules: This giveaway is Sponsored by Ozeri and hosted by Mommy’s Playbook. Victoria and/or Mommy’s Playbook, Participating bloggers, are not responsible for prize fulfillment. By entering this giveaway you are giving the giveaway host and/or event sponsor permission to retain your email address for future communication, you may choose to opt-out of such communications at any time. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by any social media outlet including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. Please contact Victoria (at) MommysPlaybook.com regarding any questions you have pertaining to this giveaway.
Ozeri is a specialty manufacturer of digital lifestyle products for the modern home. #Ozeri #OzeriProducts #OzeriLifestyle

Mahina Menstrual Cup and Jade Yoni Egg Giveaway!

At my age, I can breathe a sigh of relief that shopping for/using menstrual products is a thing of the past. However, I know young moms who made the switch to using menstrual cups and are so glad they did.

And the yoni egg? Well, let me tell you. The more you exercise your pelvic floor when you're young, the less you'll be looking for products to keep you dry when your bladder decides not to cooperate anymore! Seriously, I think every woman should make this a priority. And for those of you who are trying to get pregnant -- the claims are that it increases your fertility. So what do you have to lose?

The Mahina Menstrual Cup is a reusable, bell-shaped cup that is worn internally and sits snuggly in the vaginal canal, just below the cervix to collect your monthly blood flow.

ONE Mahina Cup lasts for 10 Years and

Replaces 7000 Disposable Products!


What is the Mahina Cup?


The Mahina Cup is a reusable, bell-shaped menstrual cup that is worn internally for up to 12 hours! The cup sits snuggly in the vaginal canal, just below the cervix. Mahina Cup is made from soft, 100% medical-grade silicone, is latex-free and does not contain colouring, toxins or bleach. It is hypoallergenic and is suitable for sensitive women. Mahina Cup is FDA registered.

Features: 100% USA Made | Voted #1 in comfort | Zero Waste | Zero Chemicals | Cost Effective


Imagine how much YOU would save on costs and eliminate in waste just by making the switch. The average female uses about 20,000 tampons, pads, and pantyliners in her lifetime. That’s 4.3 billion disposable menstrual products per year globally! (WOW!)

Is the Mahina Cup Safe?

The Mahina Cup is safer than tampons because the cup catches the blood instead of absorbing it; thus it supports the natural flow and allows the vaginal pH to stay balanced. Tampons not only absorb the menstrual blood but also the protective layer that covers the inside wall of the vagina. When this layer is disturbed, chances of infections increase. Scared of Toxic Shock Syndrome? You can bleed worry-free knowing TSS has no chance whatsoever. TSS has, since the invention of the menstrual cup in 1930, never been found with women who use this product.
 
 Jade Yoni Egg is an amazing tool for ancient practices of healing womb trauma, toning the pelvic floor, awakening dormant energies, increasing fertility

Do you struggle with you pelvic floor exercises? We know we need to do them, but knowing and doing are two completely different things! Maybe it's because we aren't doing it right? Women have used yoni eggs for centuries to tighten and tone their uterus, bladder and entire pelvic floor muscles, so why aren't we using them today? The Jade Yoni Egg is an amazing tool for ancient practices of healing womb trauma, toning the pelvic floor, awakening dormant energies, and increasing fertility. Visit Mahina to learn more about the 100% Nephrite Jade Yoni Egg.

Features: 100% natural and genuine nephrite Canadian Jade. The eggs are approximately 1 1/4 inch long by 1 inch wide (4.3cm long x 2.7cm wide).
   
The Mahina Menstrual Cup is a reusable, bell-shaped cup that is worn internally and sits snuggly in the vaginal canal, just below the cervix to collect your monthly blood flow.

Visit Mahina to Get $5 off your first Mahina Cup

AND Complimentary eBook

"10 Ways to a Luxurious Pain-Free Period"

 
The Mahina Menstrual Cup is a reusable, bell-shaped cup that is worn internally and sits snuggly in the vaginal canal, just below the cervix to collect your monthly blood flow.
ENTER TO WIN!
One Winner Will Receive a Mahina Cup & Yoni Egg (APV $85)

The giveaway is open US Only, 18+
The giveaway ends 10/10 at 11:59 pm EST

Be sure to come back daily for more chances to win.


Don't forget to enter my 10th blogiversary giveaway with great prizes. But hurry. The giveaway ends at midnight on 9/30/2019. Click here to enter. 



Mommy’s Playbook Giveaway Rules: This giveaway is Sponsored by Mahina Cup and hosted by Mommy’s Playbook. Victoria and/or Mommy’s Playbook, Participating bloggers, are not responsible for prize fulfillment. By entering this giveaway you are giving the giveaway host and/or event sponsor permission to retain your email address for future communication, you may choose to opt-out of such communications at any time. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by any social media outlet including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. Please contact Victoria (at) MommysPlaybook.com regarding any questions you have pertaining to this giveaway.
Mahina Cup is a reusable, bell-shaped menstrual cup that is worn internally and sits snuggly in the vaginal canal, just below the cervix. It collects moon blood, rather then absorbs it and it's easily emptied rather than changed.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

10 Year Blogiversary GIVEAWAY! 2 Prize Packages TRV $385!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with affiliate links. 




What do SKINourishment, Happy Baby Company, Earth Mama® Organics, eatCleaner®, and Our Children Our Earth all have in common? They're all joining me in celebrating 10 years of blogging as Green Grandma! Some of these awesome sponsors have been with me from my early years as I've reviewed their products and they've donated to giveaways for you, my faithful readers. 

Even though I haven't had the time to devote to the blog as I previously did (blogging 6 days a week for years), many of you have remained active members of the GG community. And that blesses me more than you know. 


For my 10th blogiversary giveaway, there will be 2 winners. 

A grand prize winner will receive:




Approximate Retail Value: $265

The runner up will receive a pretty sweet prize package as well:




Approximate Retail Value: $120

Click here to read more about SKINourishment, LLC and why you should include their products in your daily skin care regime.

Visit Earth Mama Organics by clicking here and learn more about their fabulous products.

Giveaway ends at midnight on Monday, 9/30/2019. USA only (sincere apologies to my friends in Canada and beyond!). 18+

Winner will have 48 hours to respond to congratulatory email before an alternate winner will be chosen. All entries will be verified.

Good luck!


Tuesday, August 20, 2019

SKINourishment... ethical, clean, safe


I'm so excited to be giving away a couple of gift certificates to SKINourishment, LLC during my 10th blogiversary celebration!

If you're not familiar with SKINourishment, LLC, let me just share some bullet points that highlight this awesome company:
I know Will personally and believe in this company as they continue to work toward making their products even better for you and the environment. They are working to make their entire line to biodegradable and compostable packaging.

I use the POLYN line of skin care and love it. You can check out my review here.






Perhaps the company is best known for its climbOn Bar. They've even compiled a list of 100 uses for it (well, actually 63). From cradle cap to unsticking zippers to sunburn and chaffing. Check it out here!



There's a lot more to choose from and a $100 or $50 gift certificate would certainly help you get acquainted with the company. Just hop over to the giveaway and enter! 

There are going to be 2 winners. One of them just might be you!

Oh, and don't forget to check out the SKINourishment website and follow them on their many social media outlets.

It all started a decade ago...

So here it is. My 10-year blogiversary. Exactly 10 years ago today, I sent my thoughts out to the entire world in my first post. I must say, I've changed a lot since then. Grown. Developed more of a conscience regarding my role in caring for the environment. 

I started off with a blog focused on cloth diapering and other common sense ways to help the health of your families and the environment, and then stretched my wings and started regular features. Remember Review it Wednesday? How about The Sabbath Experiment which later became The Sabbath Experience, focusing on our need for rest. Of course, there was also my most popular feature, Vinegar Fridays, which resulted in a book. All-in-all, I, along with some guest bloggers here and there, put up 2,124 posts. Whew. That's a lot of writing and editing.

Along the way, I formed friendships with folks in the GG blog community. We bonded over similar interests. It's been one of the biggest blessings to emerge from this simple blog.

I had planned to launch a big giveaway to celebrate the day, but due to circumstances beyond my control, I've had to postpone it. But check back because it's a mighty fine giveaway with sponsors like Earth Mama Organics, Happy Baby Company, SKINourishment, Natural Products Network, Our Children Our Earth, Motherlove, and eatCleaner. That's quite a lineup, wouldn't you say?

I'll post the giveaway on FB, Twitter, and Pinterest as soon as it's live. Stay tuned...






Friday, August 9, 2019

Something's bugging me. P.S. This post ends with a GIVEAWAY!

Lyme's disease! Everywhere you turn, it seems someone is talking about Lyme's. As parents and grandparents and just simply people who enjoy the outdoors, we're developing a tick paranoia... rightfully so. Horror stories of folks we know with Lyme's have us holing up in our homes, scared to venture out into our yards, or... gasp... into the woods for a normally stress-reducing hike. 




That said, you can imagine my delight when I stopped into Happy Baby Company in their final days before closing their brick-and-mortar store** down the street from my office, and saw this bottle of Flick the Tick!









Of course, I snatched it up right away and took it to the counter where Judy asked me if I wanted to review it on the blog. I did tell her that there's a problem with reviewing tick repellent in that the only way you can honestly review it is with a negative review when you come inside and discover one of those nasty critters embedded in your flesh. Otherwise, you don't really know if it's working. 

Then she pointed out that Flick the Tick also repels other insects. Even as she said it, the dozen or so mosquito bites on my arms and legs and feet started to itch. Yes, yes, yes... I'll gladly review it! I couldn't wait to get home and try it out. After all, my husband (who never gets bitten by mosquitoes and has never had a tick on him, despite the many hours he spends in our yard and small woods) has been frustrated with my lack of desire to be out on the porch with him at night. It's not the ticks that keep me inside. It's those darned mosquitoes!!


So, check out these safe ingredients:

  • Cedarwood Oil
  • Citronella Oil
  • Geranium Oil
  • Lemongrass Oil
  • Rosemary Oil




After giving the bottle a good shake after I got home, I sprayed it on my bare legs, feet, arms, and clothing and headed outside. 

After an hour or so, there were no fresh bites on me.

This morning, I went out onto the porch to have a cup of coffee and do a bit of reading. Before long, I was back inside, reaching for my bottle of Flick the Tick. Another good shake and spray. I spent the next hour bug-free on the porch. I'm sold. 

Will it keep ticks away? I can only hope. But it works for the mosquitoes and it smells amazing. So I'm a happy camper and tonight, when I sit outside with my husband, he will be, too.

So guess what? Judy, at Happy Baby Company, gifted me with a bottle of Flick the Tick for one of my lucky readers. Just enter the Rafflecopter below. I'll draw a winner on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. 

Oh, and one more thing -- Judy isn't closing Happy Baby Company. She'll continue to sell all her great cloth diapers, safe baby toys, amber teething necklaces, and products for mama and the rest of the family online and at various pop-up shops around the Pittsburgh area. Check out her website and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

Must be 18+ to enter. USA and Canada only. 


a Rafflecopter giveaway



If you just can't wait to see if you won a bottle and want to order one now, you can buy Flick the Tick on the website. Now on sale for $14.99!

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Gluten-free pancakes... they're simply delicious!

I love Saturdays. The laziness of the mornings is exactly what I need after a busy week. My husband and I sometimes head out for breakfast and stop at some garage sales. But often, we make breakfast together at home and enjoy it out on the patio. That's what we did today and the recipe we made is so good, I just had to share it with you.


Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes 

Ingredients

6 eggs
1 cup steel cut oats or instant oatmeal
1 cup cottage cheese
Cinnamon to taste (I use LOTS)
1 TBSP of chia seeds

Beat the eggs and cinnamon with a fork.


Add the cottage cheese.


Stir in the oats. I prefer instant oatmeal. I use the Simply Nature brand from Aldi's. They're organic and have flax in them, which makes these pancakes even healthier! 


Since 2 packets aren't quite a cup, I did add some steel cut oats as well. I use the organic ones from Trader Joes.


Finally, I throw in some chia seeds. 



In the meantime, my husband was heating up the griddle on our outdoor grill. He melted some Irish butter and poured the mixture into our silicone pancake mold. The end result was 21 ridiculously delicious pancakes, 11 of which we ate (his with maple syrup, mine without). Now I have 10 leftover to heat up for breakfast before work this week. And that makes me happy!





So that's what I made for our Saturday breakfast today. Then I threw some pork chops and onions into the crock pot for dinner. Think it's about time for me to go eat again. 

Ahhhh... Saturdays. Aren't they the best?







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