Please note, I received this product for free from Momsmeet.com to facilitate this post. All opinions expressed are my own.
As someone who lives with chronic pain I know first-hand how insulin-resistant PCOS symptoms, severe food allergies, and chronic migraines can interfere with my ability to work, care for my family, and live my life to the fullest. For these reasons and more I became interested in trying PlusCBD Oil products.
Keeping in mind, I was initially hesitant. I held many common misconceptions regarding PludCBD products. I was curious about the forums but was seeking pain relief and not an otherworldly experience. Coupled with not liking products that cause drowsiness or lethargy because I strive to I live as healthy as I can.
Before going on, I encourage you to take a few minutes to learn more about PlusCBD Oil by visiting pluscbdoil.com as well as this Facebook Live video to learn more about PlusCBD Oil from the trusted naturopathic physician, Dr.Aimée Shunney. This video will address common concerns about CDB oil as well as information on if these products are right for you.
Now, why do I love these products? PlusCBD Oil Capsules is perfect for those women on the go. As they come in a wide variety of products that address various pain management concerns for women of all walks of life.
For example, if you need to relax, PlusCBD Oil Balm, used as a massage or facial serum, would be a perfect choice for you. I love using it at night as a facial moisturizer as it provides me with all the calming benefits of PlusCBD Oil.
If you prefer to use food as medicine, adding PlusCBD Oil Drops to your morning smoothie may be the perfect choice for you as a mid-morning pick-me-up.
For those looking for a quick, on-the-go CBD treatment, consider using PlusCBD Oil Extra Strength Spray. The perfect way for beginners to get the healthful benefits of the oils with a refreshing taste with each and every spray.
And if you’re like me and need daily high-intensity support for pain management at home, consider trying the PlusCBD Oil Softgels. They are a great way to naturally help ease pain symptoms and all you to get back to all the things you need to do at home or on-the-go each day!
Friends, I encourage you all to try out these products for yourself. To find your ideal product, dose, and ideal. And when you’re ready to give PlusCBD Oil a try, use this promo code momsmeet17 to receive 15% off online orders this season! Now I want to ask, have you tried PlusCBD oils at home? Or are you considering doing so this season? Let me know about your experiences below!
Please note, this post was sponsored by CanvasOnTheCheap.com. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you.
One of the most popular ways to decorate these days is by utilizing photos that you’ve taken yourself or by loved ones and having them formatted into a canvas print medium and had transformed into canvas art. As for me? I love this trend too!
With canvases, you can display your loved ones, memories, and points of view in limitless styles, options, and budgets. Perfect for families like my own, who prefer to have a few simple canvases rather than a room full of framed photos and albums. A more minimalist decor style, as it were.
Recently I was able to partner with Canvas On The Cheap to share how you can create custom canvases at amazing prices. And I couldn’t be happier with the results!
I was able to create a print of my Uncle Danny, my guardian and best friend, who passed away some years ago. And with CanvasOnTheCheap.com, I was able to design my canvas, customize detailing, select my wrapping, and have it hanging in my home in around one business week.
While on the website, I found it easy to navigate the site. From selecting my photos from my computer drive to designing the width of my print to checking out, this site helped make my purchasing power flawless.
Another point worth mentioning, as my photo was internet sourced (due to me losing all my family photos in a housing flood several years ago), Canvas On The Cheap’s customer service team got in contact with me the day after placing my order to make sure I was pleased with my print before shipment. Great customer service if I do say so myself!
The best part? Had I paid cash for this service I would have paid under $40.00. Nearly half of what leading competitors charge for prints of equal quality and style. I was extremely impressed with the bang for my buck!
I couldn’t be happier with the results! For the first time in many years, I have a picture of my uncle hanging in our entryway and each morning as I make my way to my kitchen for my morning cup of confidence, I’m able to pass by the print and it always puts a smile on my face.
Friends, I cannot say enough nice things about Canvas On The Cheap. Be sure to visit the Canvas On The Cheap website to learn more and like them on Facebook to stay up to date on all their sales and announcements too! So tell me, what do you think? Do you have any canvas prints in your home? I’d love to hear more about your canvas buying experiences below!
Please note, this review was sponsored by Chewy.com. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you.
Nurturing and providing your pets with the best wholesome and holistic foods can sometimes be an issue. Especially for my family. Because we live in a small town. A town small that the closest specialty pet chain is a three hour round trip drive for my family and me to make. Especially for my furry family, each of whom hosts individual diets that require various specialty pet foods which is why we love ordering from Chewy.com.
While we are committed to purchasing only the best pet products for our fuzzy family members, traveling for hours at a time to pick-up your next bag of pet food is simply out of question. So when it comes to buying dry food, wet food, and treats for our pets, we rely on online delivery services to make that happen!
I also love that this product features a balanced formula for all breeds, from puppies to adults, with limited ingredients, perfect for dogs with food allergies and sensitivities. This highly digestible product also has the added benefit of minerals like Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and is made with sweet potatoes to help aid in good digestive health. Perfect for our pack!
As I mentioned before, all of my pets have specific food needs. For example, Roxie, our older West Highland White Terrier will be turning 12-years-old this year, and our Chihuahua Harley, who will be 14 this year, both require age-specific food blend for memory and focus, as well as urinary tract health blends, for both their daily wet and dry foods. Our Shih-Tzu, Sassy, will be turning 9 this year and so we will be started on this same focused, grain-free blend as well.
To keep everyone healthy, happy, and wise we will continue buying the Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Chicken & Sweet Potato Formula Grain-Free Canned Dog Food. All of our dogs, especially Roxxie, have enjoyed the food.
We are also planning to purchase an additional case of the Natural Balance grain-free cans to donate to local animal shelter drop off bins in your area — or if we have time, stop by and see all the cute cats and dogs. Cats and dogs currently ready for adoption at your local pet shelter will sure be glad you did!
Like with all of our previous Chewy.com purchased, our Natural balance products arrive at your doorstep in just a couple of days of ordering, without any quality control issues, and so we will continue ordering these awesome products in the months to come well!
Be sure to pop on over to Chewy.com and check out the entire line of Natural Balance products. It’s our new favorite way to nourish and nurture our dogs at home this season! Now I have to ask, what grain-free or holistic food products are you buying for your pets this season? I’d love to hear about it below!
When it comes to keeping the children occupied it can be so difficult to know the best way to keep your children stimulated. During school time, you have the beauty of knowing that your children are busy. They are learning, getting on with things and generally enjoying life.
However, outside of school, it can be tricky. So I thought I would share with you some of the ways that you can encourage children to be occupied when they are home with you.
Think about enrolling them in after-school activities
Some children really need constant stimulation, and a great way to do that is through after-school activities. This could be anything such as sport or extracurricular activities. Looking here may highlight options like football, or online you may find local classes for things such as tennis or basketball.
It may be that your child is more academic, and the stimulation they need is more to do with science, English or even maths club. Find your child’s niche and what interests them and go with it.
Avoid the games consoles and iPads as much as possible
The next thing to think about would be to try and avoid your child jumping on an iPad or games console the moment school is finished. This can sometimes be a welcomed distraction while perhaps you are cooking tea and getting organized.
But too much of this sort of stimulation can have a negative impact on your child. If the iPad is a tool that children like to play on then maybe you could consider downloading educational apps that make things like reading, maths or literacy more appealing and fun.
Read together as a before bed activity
Reading can also be a great activity for children, and so you may want to think about using it as a good exercise before bed. You might already have a bath, reading and bedtime routine in place, so instead of you reading, perhaps a good idea would be to encourage your child to read instead.
It is a great way to spend some quality time together and the extra stimulation of using their minds for reading can be the perfect way to tire them out finally before sleep.
Encourage children to make local friends
Finally, you might want to think about encouraging your children to make some friends locally. It might be next door neighbors, it could be that they live on the same street or estate.
But encouraging your children to be social means that they may end up spending more time outside and enjoying the company of others instead of having their head in their iPads or games consoles. It also can be a fun way to burn excess energy and teach them valuable social skills as well as being fun for them.
I hope that these ideas help you. Children can be so tired after school and sometimes it can be difficult to keep them stimulated long enough before bed, but if you can, it can feel like a great achievement knowing that they are feeling good.
Please note: We received this Dinnerly meal kit for review purpose. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you!
Do you love quick, delicious, nutritious meals? If so, you’re in for a treat.
Today I’m sharing my experience with Dinnerly, a mail order meal delivery subscription service. Dinnerly was created for people who appreciate budget-friendly homemade meals at home, but don’t want to spend a fortune in doing so.
Dinnerly features quality ingredients but are able to keep their costs low by implementing several simple living approaches. Including offering subscribers digital recipe cards, fewer filler ingredients with each dish, foods that require less processing, and simplified, recyclable packaging.
All without costly, gimmicky marketing campaigns. All savings that are passed directly onto their customers. Perfect for frugal foodie customers like myself!
First impressions
The Dinner boxes we received came delivered quickly to our home. The boxes themselves were very sturdy and made of post-recycled materials. Including the boxes foam cushioning and also came with reusable ice packs.
On each box, you will find cute, family-friendly insignia and on the inner box flaps, meal planning checking guides. The other flap has info on how to contact customer service and where to access more service information too!
The kit I received, a Family Box, that contained enough ingredients to prepare three meals, had a retail value of $68.99 Family Box. The box will feed approximately 2 adults and 2 kids for each meal.
I also appreciated that in the box was a reminder to “keep digging” in the box to find the dairy and turkey products in the bottom of the box. As this will help to make sure you quickly locate these perishable goods and safely get them chilling in your fridge!
The Cost
The Dinnerly service is very affordable, in terms of meal delivery services. With the average meal costing under $30.00 for each meal, along with $8.99 shipping. With the overall cost in the ballpark of $30.99 Two Person Box (3 recipes for 2 people) or $60.99 Family Box (3 recipes for 2 adults and 2 kids).
Considering that many families buy these kits to help jumpstart healthy meal planning at home or for entertaining, this cost can be less than what you might pay in-store.
The Products
Each box I received contained pre-portioned ingredients to cook three 30-minute meals. With each kit containing only 6-7 ingredients, excluding seasonings, per meal. Perfect for one ingredient meal planning at home.
While I am a plant-based eater, I did opt for one box that contained organic ground turkey. This was purposely selected as my family was entertaining the weekend the box was scheduled to arrive for out-of-town non-plant-based friends.
So for those who do buy meats and dairy products, I wanted to mention that Dinnerly features quality ingredients like antibiotic-free poultry and free-range ground beef. Perfect for family-friendly meals such as tacos, spaghetti, stir-fry, chicken wraps, or lettuce cups.
In each box, we received kale, butter leaf lettuce, ground turkey, parmesan cheese rounds, sherry vinegar and olive oil bottles, plum tomatoes, fresh garlic, and ginger, as well as jalapenos, baby Bella mushrooms, three red onions, rice, polenta packets, and two bags of rigatoni pasta.
Shipping
Currently Dinnerly delivers to most of the United States. Including California, Mississippi, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, and Idaho, with expansion to midwest and southern regions expected by the end of August 2017. UPDATE! These states are now included: most of Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida.
The Recipes
As Dinnerly doesn’t include paper recipes, I downloaded my three recipes to my iPad so I could reference them while cooking. As I normally use a tablet while cooking in the kitchen, this was natural and almost second hat to me.
I was impressed with how few ingredients were needed for each recipe. As each of the recipes I received is suggested to serve two adults and two children, I knew we would have more than enough for our family of three and weekend guests.
The first meal my husband and I made was the Turkey Stir-Fry Lettuce Cups with Jasmine Rice. The meal was super easy to prepare and was a favorite of our guests.
I appreciated the low-carb, low-gluten aspect of this dish. I could see it lending itself to a myriad of family styles and palettes!
The second meal we prepared was the Spinach Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes. This was my favorite meal. It was super quick to make and creamy and oh so delicious! The recipe lends itself well to being roasted in our convection oven. The device we use most often in the deep south during the warm weather season.
The third meal we prepared was the Roasted Mushrooms and Kale with Creamy Polenta. This meal was also quick to make, delicious, and was so plentiful in ingredients that we had leftovers to serve alongside the next day’s brunch!
Last impressions
Dinnerly is by far the cheapest meal kit I’ve ever tried. At only $5.00 per person, per meal, these meals, while not pretentious in nature, were full of organic, quality ingredients, that are simple to make, and were all received well by my family and friends.
While you aren’t able to swap out weekly meal opinions with this service, I have a hunch that each meal you receive will be just as tasty as the next!
My only gripe? Some of the recipe’s ingredient lists differed slightly from the ingredients we received. Such as menus listing cremini mushrooms while we received Baby Bella mushrooms. Small nuances that made no difference to the quality of the final meal, but are worth mentioning.
I also wanted to mention that I have a video on my main YouTube channel sharing the step-by-step creation of each of these recipes that you can take a look at if you are considering buying this subsection too!
Friends, what do you think of Dinnerly? Would you subscribe to this box? Let me know your first impressions below! And if you are a current Dinnerly subscriber let me know about your previous kits too!
Summer is well and truly here, making everything feel so much better and brighter. As we all start to spend more time outdoors and enjoying the warmer weather, it’s easy for our minds to start thinking about becoming healthier.
The sun is a great motivator for healthier living, so now is the perfect time for you and your family to take charge of their wellbeing to live a healthy lifestyle.
Ready for a new challenge? Here’s how you can get the whole family healthier this summer.
With all that glorious weather to look forward to, why would you want to spend the day in bed? Make the effort to get out of bed early and plan your days so that you can all have something to look forward to. You’ll want to make the most of these sunny days, so get up earlier and be more productive and leave those lazy habits in bed. Check out 101 free family summer activities for inspiration on the things you can do.
Be more active
An active family is a happy one, so getting some regular exercise as a family can help you all to become fitter and healthier. There are some fun ways to workout as a family that will allow you to all become strong, healthy and to have more energy. Some basic cardio like walking is great for building up your fitness, so start getting into the habit of taking a family walks each day.
Keep up with health checks
Are all of your family’s health checks up to date? Check when your last appointments were for things like the dentist, allergy clinic, eye tests and any other regular appointments you need to keep up. Mark them on your calendar and set reminders on your phone so that you don’t forget.
Drink more water
Water is one of the most vital things that our bodies need to function. In the summer months, in particular, we need a lot of water to avoid dehydration. Many kids will refuse to drink water, preferring soft drinks instead, but you can get your children to drink more water using tricks such as infusing it with fruit, buying them a cool bottle to drink from and adding some flavour to it. Keeping ice cold bottles in the freezer or fridge is a good way to stay cool during the summer months and ensure that you all feel refreshed.
Eat healthier
Eating a healthy diet is important for all the family. By eating healthy, you’ll develop stronger immune systems as well as maintain a good weight. It’s easier said than done sometimes, as busy family life can easily take over, making you want to reach for the takeout menus and convenience food.
Take a look at some healthy family dinner recipes that you can all help make together. Teaching your kids how to cook and make food from an early age will teach them some healthier eating habits later on so that they don’t go out into the world not knowing how to rustle up a meal.
In the summer, it can be hard to avoid situations where there’s plenty of food and the drinks are flowing. If you host your own barbeque, make sure you include some healthy options to stop everyone from eating too much.
Get more sleep
Getting the right amount of sleep can be tough. In the summer, in particular, it can be hard to drift off – leaving everyone feeling a bit grumpy. Take a look at some tips for improving your kids’ bedtime routine to make sure they get the sleep they need.
Cooling down in the summer heat isn’t easy, but there are some things you can do to make sure you get to sleep easier. A cool shower before bed is a great way to cool down in the heat while changing your bedding to cotton bedding can also help. Try not to stay up too late because the evenings are longer, an early night’s sleep is a must for enjoying summer activities during the daytime.
Talk to each other
How good are your family at communicating? If you’re not sure what’s going on in your family’s lives or you feel like you’re losing touch – make more of an effort to talk to each other. A daily gathering around the dinner table for breakfast or dinner is a great way to catch up on everything that’s happening and could help you spot any problems or issues you were unaware of before. Talk to each other about your concerns so that everyone can help find a solution together.
Ditch the technology
Both parents and children can be guilty of spending too much time on their phones, laptops or tablets, ignoring each other in favor of tapping away at a screen. Too much time spent using technology can have some ill effects. Social media affects teenage health more than you might realize, so if you notice your teen is spending too much time online – help them break a habit. Try to impose rules like no phones at the dinner table or while you’re watching TV – soon everyone will feel much happier and you’ll be more willing to speak to each other.
Have everyone pitch in
Running a household is a lot of pressure for parents, who can struggle to find the time to do it all with jobs to go to. Teach your kids some responsibility by having them help with the household chores. There are things your children can do such as folding laundry, washing dishes and even hoovering that they can do around the house that will save you time and stress. The sooner you enforce the habit, the sooner you can look forward to sharing the load.
Taking steps to get the family healthy now is a great way to prepare for summer adventures, as well as look forward to a healthier life. What will you do to get your family healthy? Start thinking of ideas today for a better tomorrow.
It’s hard being a busy mother who ensures that your kids are getting everything they need to be healthy and happy. You can feel like you’ve missed a trick early on in life when setting up good habits for them when they are older.
Oral hygiene is one of those things that can be difficult, especially if getting your child to brush their teeth when they are a toddler is an ordeal of the highest order. But are there any tricks that can help to encourage good oral hygiene that will benefit them, not just in childhood, but for the rest of their lives?
A Good Diet
This is priority number one. If your kids constantly drink fruit shoots and have sugary treats all the time, this is going to have a drastic impact on their teeth. As a result, they will end up going to the family dentist a lot more than you planned.
A good diet is all about the usual things, apart from the lack of sugar. It’s important to get your children to drink a decent amount of water, and not rely on juices. The big mistake that many parents make is that they think fruit juices are healthy, when in fact, they are loaded with sugar, especially in concentrated form.
Demystifying The Dentist
Ultimately, a lot of children are scared of going to the dentist, so if you can reduce this trauma early on in life, it means that it won’t be so stressful for them, and they won’t end up avoiding the dentist like the plague.
While they do their best for children in the dentist chair, sometimes the best approach is to discuss it in a bit more detail, so they know exactly what they’re going in for. It can be a very difficult thing to get right, but when it comes to checkups, it’s just about opening their mouth. If you need to reward this at the very start, then it’s a necessary evil.
Making Brushing Teeth Fun
Brushing teeth can be akin to pulling teeth from time to time- an absolute pain! But, by making the teeth brushing activity a bit more fun, either by singing songs, or getting your children to choose their own toothbrush supplies, it takes the stress or anxiety out of it for them. In addition to this, think about setting an example for them.
Because if you brush your teeth at a different time to them, it doesn’t give them any incentive to do it. So, by brushing your teeth with them, it will make the process a lot easier. Ultimately, it’s about associating the act of brushing teeth with something more positive, rather than it being something very difficult that they have to do.
It’s not easy, but encouraging good oral hygiene is something you should start as soon as possible. No child wants to go to the dentist to have fillings, so if you can do your best to encourage good oral hygiene habits early on, not only does this minimize trips to the dentist, but it’ll make your children healthier and happier as a result.
