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Tommy Hilfiger Kids’ Cherry Flip Flops Review

~ This review was made possible by KMC ~

Are these not the cutest things? I absolutely LOVE them and so do my daughters!!! You can’t go wrong with Tommy Hilfiger either!

I think the frilly navy blue polka-dotted flower is just too cute. They are really in right now too! The cherries on the cushion insole are sweeter than sweet!

The Tommy Hilfiger Kids’ Cherry Flip Flops have a synthetic upper in a thong sandal style with a round open toe and a rolled toe thong post. They also have traction outsoles – perfect for summer time.

We had so much fun panting toes red and blue to match the Tommy Hilfiger Kids’ Cherry Flip Flops. I know you can’t see the toe nails in this photo, but they are really cute with the flip flops. My girls love these so much and think they are so comfortable (no blisters in between the toes!) they fight over who gets to wear them! There really are so adorable and I love the traction control!

Buy It: You can purchase Tommy Hilfiger Kids’ Cherry Flip Flops online at Amazon for $21.99.

Tribe Hummus Flavors and Recipes

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~This review was made possible by Tribe Hummus~

Tribe first introduced hummus to the United States in 1993 in Boston. The original Tribe hummus flavor, Classic, became a favorite in America in only four months, and shortly thereafter Tribe’s many hummus flavors became a staple among American households.

We produce Tribe in Taunton, Massachusetts, about 40 miles south of Boston. Our plant produces the most delicious, freshest-tasting hummus on the market, and we distribute our three hummus lines nationwide.

Keeping our hummus “all natural” requires a continued commitment to simplicity. We?re dedicated to producing a hummus that not only satisfies the palate, but nourishes the soul. Tribe hummus is made with all natural ingredients and is free of artificial flavors, preservatives, hydrogenated oils, and high-fructose corn syrup.

I had the wonderful opportunity to taste test some great flavors from Tribe Hummus! Before I get into the flavors and a few recipes I made, I want to tell you how much I love hummus. A few years ago I discovered this yummy chick pea blend of goodness, I was trying to eat a better and healthier diet. I would purchase tons of veggies and a container of my favorite flavor. For some reason I never thought about eating it any other way, I would just dip away!

The one of many things I love about Tribe’s website is they provide you with tons of recipes! Tons of flavorful recipes! They have a total of 13 flavors to choose from, not to mention organic, natural and family size selections.

The first Tribe Hummus I tried was the Spicy Red Pepper. Spicy Red Pepper
A blend of red peppers and spices for hummus lovers who need a little kick. Flavorful and spicy but not overwhelming, Spicy Red Pepper hummus hits the spot.

Ingredients

2 avocados – ripe

? cup Tribe Hummus

? cup plain Greek Yogurt

2 garlic cloves

1 tablespoons onion (or one small white onion)

2 tablespoons parsley or cilantro

juice of one fresh lime

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp white pepper

3 plum tomatoes

cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions:
Add avocados, Tribe Hummus, Greek yogurt, garlic, onion, parsley, lime juice, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Combine together until creamy.
Cut tomatoes into chunks and add to food processor. Pulse two or three times until tomatoes are chopped? don?t over pulse.
Garnish with a sprig of parsley.
Serve with cut up veggies or whole grain tortilla chips.
Serves: 8

I absolutely love guacamole, so when I saw this recipe from their site, I had to try it! I did not add mine to the food processor because I like mine extra chunky. So you can omit that step or if you like it smooth you can process the ingredients.

The second one I tasted was the Roasted Garlic.Our Roasted Garlic blend pairs the sweetness of roasted garlic with our hand-picked spices to create a deeply flavorful hummus.

Ingredients

1 soft tortilla

1 Tbs of Tribe Hummus

1/2 cup of tomato

1/2 cup of cucumber

1/2 cup of spinach leaves

sprinkle of Feta Crumbles

Directions: Spread the hummus on your soft tortilla, then layer on the veggies, finally top with spinach and Feta Crumbles.

With the Roasted Garlic Hummus I knew I would make either a pizza or a wrap, because I love garlic on both of those options! I’m so glad I made the wrap, it took me less than 5 minutes to whip this together. This was such a lite and refreshing lunch!

If you’re a hummus lover or just want to try something new, or super healthy, please find a location near you and purchase Tribe Hummus! You will not regret it!

Connect:

You can connect with Tribe Hummus on Facebook and/or @TribeHummus on Twitter!

Buy It!

You can buy the Roasted Garlic, Spicy Red Pepper, along with 11 other amazing flavors at a location near you!

I received a sample product for this review. All opinions are my own and/or my family’s, take it or leave it. Click here to view my whole disclosure policy.

Mother’s Day Tips for Toddler Moms

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~This post was made possible by Sprout~

Mother’s Day Tips for Toddler Moms

Mother’s Day is a wonderful day to provide appreciation and relaxation for the hardworking mothers in our lives. No one deserves this appreciation more than the mothers of infants and toddlers. These hard working ladies rarely get rest and peace of mind in their day-to-day lives. Healthy portable food is a great option to make life easier for toddler moms. Today, companies like Sprout Organic Foods, are helping moms feed their children on-the-go while also providing organic, nutritious meals and snacks. There are additional small ways to make raising young children a little less stressful. This Mother’s Day, consider incorporating these tips to make life just a little bit easier.

1. Color-coordinate. For mothers of multiple children, dress them all in one color. Something bright will help keep track of them in crowded places.

2. Multi-task. Make a long car ride snack-time as well. For the toddler or child that gets antsy on long trips, bring along healthy snacks and packaged food to keep them occupied as well as energized for the trip.

3. Carpool. When picking out daycares and schools for your children, consider carpools with other moms as well. Children are often better behaved around their friends and there’s less stress to drive only every few days. Plus fewer cars on the road is better for the environment.

4. Playdate. Make plans with your mommy friends so that you can relax and enjoy adult time while the kids play together as well.

5. Prepack. The diaper bag, the lunch bags, extra clothes, etc. Rather than making a stressful run home, keep items in your car or at work that your children may need. Keep snacks on hand as well, like Sprout’s Toddler Meals and Snacks, granola bars and string cheese. It’s easier to just prepare for anything than be stuck in a bad situation.

I feel like I am constantly on the go and I only have 2 children. I have definitely come to appreciate the ease of just picking up perfectly tasty and easy to serve organic snacks and being able to toss them in my diaper bag and go. Both my girls love Sprout snacks and this Mother’s Day I plan on just throwing snacks at them while I enjoy a day off. Enjoy your Mother’s Day all you Mamas out there because being a Mom is hard work.

About Sprout Foods

Sprout Baby Food’s mission is simple: provide babies and toddlers, and the parents who feed them, with fresh and delicious whole foods that encourage happy and healthy eating. Founded in 2009, the entire product line is organic and features dishes and recipes created by renowned chef Tyler Florence, a 15-year Food Network veteran, author and father of three and one of Sprout Food’s founders. Using unique cooking methods and seasoning the recipes with gentle, beneficial herbs and spices, Florence has created tasty, unique, nutritious combinations that babies and toddlers ? and their parents ? love.

For more information, and to see the complete Sprout Food product line, please visit: http://www.sproutorganicfoods.com/index.php.

Connect: You can connect with Sprout on their website, facebook and @sproutfoods on twitter.

Buy It! You can purchase Sprout food online or through one of the many stores near you.

I will be receiving a sample for posting these tips. All opinions are my own and/or my family’s, take it or leave it. Click here to view my whole disclosure policy.

Secrets of an Organized Mom Review

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~ This feature was made possible by the author Barbara Reich ~

Let me just start out by saying……Where has Secrets of an Organized Mom been all my life (okay maybe the past 11 years!)? I have just completed 5 months of extremely long hours at work and when I had 5 minutes I would read bits and pieces of Secrets of an Organized Mom. I have been “itching” to get to a project, since I have SO many things need to be organize. I finally got a few minutes this past week to tackle one of my favorite rooms in my house.

I need to explain why this room is my favorite. It is not a room I like to be in or send time in, but it is one of the rooms that I loved when we were looking for a house 4 years ago. It is the room that I first walk into every night and the last room I see when I leave. It is my mud room.

Here are photos that I took right before I started to “organize!”

How can something with built in organizer get so out of control?

I am so embarrassed, what is are all those boxes on the top shelf? What is all that junk spilling over the baskets?

Seriously, could any of those shoes get put away

What can you expect from Secrets of an Organized Mom? More than you can even imagine!

“Mothers can feel like life is running on a never-ending loop. Just when one problem or responsibility is overcome, another trips us up. But help is on the way: Barbara Reich has all the strategies for staying ahead of the curve?and she’s wrapped them up into four easy steps that can be applied to any organizing project: 1. purge, 2. design, 3. organize, and 4. maintain.The keys to Barbara’s success are simplicity and consistency. Room by room, she takes readers through the most problematic areas in the home? from the tornado-struck play area to the packed basement or storage unit. Barbara shows readers how to approach organizing in manageable bites? many of which can be dealt with in two hours or less.”

Barbara offers insight into the lives of crazed moms as only a mother could with tips like these:

When it comes time to clean out the toy bin, keep only what your child plays with? educational toys ?exist to make you feel guilty.?
Throw away those kitchen gadgets you never use. A streamlined kitchen can mean the difference between another night of take-out and a healthy family meal.
Your child doesn?t need to attend six birthday parties in one weekend. To avoid social overload, Barbara preaches the power of No?and there’s no need to follow it up with a why.
Having trouble parting with your child’s artwork from three years ago? Scan or digitally photograph everything and create a gallery on your computer.
Combining the humor of a sympathetic friend and the no-nonsense advice of a true type-A personality, Reich offers clever, appealing solutions that are genuinely achievable for everyone.

Taking what I learned from Secrets or an Organized Mom, I followed the first 3 steps (since I am still trying to complete step 4 – maintain). Can you even believe this is the same mud room?

Purge: Where did all the junk go? What happened to all those shoe boxes? PURGED!

Design: This was pretty much already done from me with the fabulous unit that was already built in as part of the house.

I did add more hooks for hanging coats, bags, and sports equipment as part of the DESIGN step.

Organize: Each child has their own locker, bucket/bin on wheels for shoes, basket above (with their name on the red tag) for mittens, sports gloves, hats, dance shoes, etc. I even have a basket made from recycled newspapers, for our “recycle.” My kids use to use this basket for whatever they tossed on the bench. Speaking of bench….there really is one!

The last step as you know is Maintain…..I am still working on this one. The secret I learned is I have to stay on top of my kids so they learn the expectation. Even when I am bone tired from work, have been at the field for a game, kids have homework and it is now 8 pm….they still need to be held accountable and hang up their coats, bags, equipment, put away shoes, hats, gloves, in their designated place.

I have to keep in mind my own secret…..A happy mom, makes happy kids! Don’t quote me on that, but I tend to yell a lot less when I am happy! Now, which is my next project…my pantry, my closet, the basement? All I know is I will have Secrets of an Organized Mom, right next to me as I start it!

Connect: Barbara Reich formed Resourceful Consultants, LLC in 1999. She and her husband live in Manhattan with their twins. Barbara has appeared on the Today show and has been featured in The New York Times, New York Post, and Real Simple, among other publications.

You can connect with her online at her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. On her website, you can sign up for her newsletter that contains all kinds of types to stay organized!

Buy It: You can purchase Secrets of an Organized Mom online at Amazon for $25.00 ($16.02 Prime members and $10.67 Kindle version).

Bump Ahead: The BEABA Sac New York Diaper Bag Review

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Welcome to our Bump Ahead: An Outnumbered Baby Shower Event! We are celebrating the new lives growing inside of two of our own writers, Anne and Shay; as well as the four {yes, you read that correctly} boys growing inside of my sister in law! From May 1st through July 1st, we will be sharing some of our top baby gear picks and sharing great Baby Shower Gift ideas with you! Be sure to check back often for our latest finds and a chance at some awesome prizes!

The BEABA Sac New York Diaper Bag Review

~This review was made possible by BEABA~

There are so many choices when selecting the right diaper bag. I personally like to have lots of pockets and compartments to store items. The last thing you want to do is dig around searching for the items you need. The BEABA Sac New York diaper bag comes in black or gray, and it is fully loaded!!! No joke, I had to look at the diagram to figure out what some of the compartments were for. The front of the bag has a huge zipper compartment that you can easily store your phone, wallet, and it even provides a hook for your keys. While the middle compartment features two mesh, one zippered, and three internal pockets. Within the middle compartment you have an attached zipper compartment for necessities (diaper rash cream, medicine, sun block etc.), and a removable cotton terry changing mat. The back of the bag has a large zipper compartment and a dirty laundry bag. There is a removable anti-bacterial pacifier storage case clipped on the D hooks. This bag comes fully equipped with handles. You have the option to carry this diaper bag with suitcase handles, removable shoulder strap, or even stroller/grocery cart straps. I even attached the insulated cooler on the stroller straps in order to keep my hands free.

On our first outing with this incredible diaper bag we went grocery shopping, and I tried out the stroller straps on the actual grocery cart! This was my first trip ever that I did not have to bend over to retrieve my diaper bag from the bottom of the grocery cart. Everything I needed was in arms reach. Next, I tried it out on my stroller to see how it worked with it. The stroller straps are a necessity!! This makes shopping and walking so much easier. I would recommend this diaper bag to everyone with an infant or toddler. Not only does it come fully loaded it has tons of room for everything you need.

Connect: For more information about BEABA visit their website or Facebook page.

Buy: The BEABA Sac New York Diaper Bag retails for $109.95 in balck and gray, and you can purchase it at BEABA or Amazon.

I received a sample product for this review. All opinions are my own and/or my family’s, take it or leave it. Click here to view my whole disclosure policy. ?

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