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Last minute family stocking stuffers

Last Minute Family Stocking Stuffers from Hanes + $50 Gift Card GIVEAWAY

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Need some stocking stuffer ideas? Grab these Last Minute Family Stocking Stuffers. This post is sponsored by Hanes. All festive opinions are my own

Last minute family stocking stuffers

Last Minute Family Stocking Stuffers from Hanes + $50 Gift Card GIVEAWAY

7 days until Christmas, y’all. I don’t know about you, but the panic is starting to set in. I’m running out of shopping days. And while I have the kids’ presents all ready to go, the stockings always seem to end up forgotten on the shopping list. Oops. Brainstorming the perfect items to fit inside those little socks can be challenging, especially when you’re on a time crunch. Well, don’t despair. Hanes is here this holiday season with the perfect Last Minute Family Stocking Stuffers that everyone in your family (kids and adults) can appreciate!

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5 Last Minute Family Stocking Stuffers – Santa Approved!

Need some stocking stuffer ideas? When in doubt, I turn to essentials! They call them essentials for a reason – the family will always need some. And now is the perfect time to get the items that you know your family members will use year round. So grab those popular Hanes items for everyone (at a price your Christmas budget can appreciate) and check those stocking stuffers off of your to-do list.

Stocking stuffer ideas for him

  • FUN Printed Socks – like these Low Cut Giftable Women’s Socks
  • Underwear – Kids are always going through underwear so quickly!
  • Undershirts – My husband always appreciates these Ultimate Stretch Crewneck Tees with FreshIQ
  • Tanks – Kids, Husbands and Moms can appreciate a really comfy tank!
  • Hats and Gloves – When it’s cold, be sure to have extra sets of cozy hats and gloves ready!

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Hanes Stocking Stuffers GIVEAWAY!

Need a little help this Christmas season? Enter to win this Hanes Stocking Stuffers Giveaway! One lucky reader will win a fun Hanes prize pack that’s perfect for the season including:

  • $50 Hanes Visa Gift Card
  • 2 Favorite Hanes X-Temp Product Styles

HURRY! This giveaway is a quickie, just in time for Christmas. Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 12/23/17. Here’s how to enter:

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World vision accessory prize pack

World Vision Accessory Prize Pack Giveaway – $500+ Value

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World vision accessory prize pack

World Vision Accessory Prize Pack Giveaway – $500+ Value

You all know how much my family loves the mission of World Vision. With the holidays around the corner, now is the time to grab your gifts that give back from the World Vision Gift Catalog. I have partnered with All Mommy Wants to bring you this World Vision Accessory Prize Pack Giveaway! Be sure to enter this one and the World Vision Home Prize Pack Giveaway (valued at $455) for a chance to win huge prize packs of wonderful holiday gifts.

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World Vision Accessory Prize Pack Giveaway

With so many beautiful handcrafted items available, now is the time to get a head start on your holiday shopping with this World Vision Accessory Prize Pack Giveaway. One winner will win a $500+ value World Vision accessory prize pack including:

  • The Heaton Hope Bracelet ($100) – This year, everyone’s favorite TV mom, Patricia Heaton, has partnered with World Vision to design the Patricia Heaton Hope Bracelet. The name was purposely chosen to encourage people to feel hopeful about our world and to give hope, through generosity, to those in need.
  • Vietnamese Tote ($100) – Disabled Vietnamese women gain independence by creating these beautiful hand-embroidered purses.
  • African Soapstone Box ($85) – Talented artisans bring raw stone to life with etched designs and hand dyed finishes that showcase modern African creativity and provide a sustainable way out of poverty.
  • Charm Necklace ($100) – Made by a gold and silver plating specialist in India, the unique and elegant charms make this necklace a subtle statement piece.
  • Infinity Scarf ($75) – This fashion-forward accessory is made by artisans in India who are trained in the loom industry to attain skills and a sustainable livelihood.
  • Wraparound Ring ($55) – A vibrant, adjustable ring with aqua and blue chalcedony stones set in metal, made by female artisans in India.

Valued at over $500! Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 11/22/2017, 11:59 pm PST. Here’s how to enter:

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Holiday gifts that give back

Holiday Gifts that Give Back with the 2017 World Vision Gift Catalog + Giveaway

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Want your holiday gifts to do more this season? Support World Vision with Holiday Gifts that Give Back with the 2017 World Vision Gift Catalog. This post is sponsored by World Vision. All gift giving opinions are my own. #WVGiftCatalog

Holiday gifts that give back

Holiday Gifts that Give Back with World Vision Gift Catalog + Giveaway

Tis the season! I can’t believe that it’s another holiday season in our midst again. Finding the perfect gift for your family and friends can be super stressful (Type-A personality over here!), but it doesn’t have to be. I love giving gifts that do more – much more. World Vision has such a place in my family’s heart, so it’s no wonder that I look to the 2017 World Vision Gift Catalog to find exquisite gifts that bring hope and save lives at the same time. Check out a few of my favorite gifts from this year’s catalog and be sure to scroll down for a $455 value giveaway!

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Finding Holiday Gifts that Give Back

I think in my older and wiser years, I’m realizing how I want the gifts that I give to my family and friends to be so much more meaningful, especially during the holidays. The World Vision Gift Catalog offers a wide range of beautiful handcrafted gift ideas that not only will wow your family and friends, but change lives. That’s because every gift you select from the catalog makes an instant donation to a specific, urgent need for a child, family and community through the mission of World Vision. I can really go on and on about how much our family loves and supports what World Vision is doing. But I invite you to check out how much World Vision has impacted our family personally:

2017 world vision gift catalog

2017 World Vision Gift Catalog

This year, the 2017 World Vision Gift Catalog offers so many beautiful gift ideas for the family and the home. Here are some of the handcrafted items made by artisans around the world:

  • Upcycled Artisanal Bowl ($135) – This stunning bowl is up-cycled from reclaimed industrial waste such as wires and metal. Artisans in India have hand bent and soldered each piece into inspirational shapes to create this artistic and elaborate bowl that is great as a decorative piece or to hold special items.
  • Salad Servers and Scoops ($75) – These exquisite wooden salad servers are made by a craftsman in Kenya who uses his wood carving skills to support his family, allowing him to send four children to university.
  • Organic Coffee Blend ($75) – This organic blend features a peat flavor with dark chocolate and berry notes. The coffee scoop is hand-carved by artisans in India and doubles as a handy bag clip.
  • Reversible Placemats ($95) – This lovely set of four reversible placemats are handmade by artisans in Bali using only sustainable materials and recycled fabrics.
  • Kenyan Salad Scoops ($75) – Each one of these beautiful sets of two hand-carved olivewood serving scoops is uniquely made by hard-working artisans in Kenya who are raising themselves out of poverty thanks to Fair Trade wages.

The handmade jewelry in the catalog is some of my favorite. I have the silver vines cuff bracelet that I wear on REPEAT all of the time. Check my Instagram to see how often I wear this trendy accessory.

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World Vision Prize Pack Giveaway

Give back this holiday season and consider purchasing a beautiful handmade gift from the 2017 World Vision Gift Catalog. It’s a gift that does so much more for the world around us. Thanks to World Vision, I’m offering a special holiday giveaway for my fans. Enter now to win a World Vision Prize Pack featuring beautiful handcrafted items for the kitchen and home including:

  • Upcycled Artisanal Bowl
  • Salad Servers and Scoops
  • Organic Coffee Blend
  • Reversible Placemats
  • Kenyan Salad Scoops

Valued at $455! Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 11/13/17 11:59 pm EST. Here’s how to enter:

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Good day good night paper plate craft

Good Day, Good Night Paper Plate Craft + Giveaway

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Celebrate the newest book release from the creator of Goodnight Moon with this Good Day, Good Night Paper Plate Craft. This post is sponsored by HarperCollins. All crafty opinions are my own.

Good day, good night paper plate craft

Good Day, Good Night Paper Plate Craft + Giveaway

There’s something so sweet and timeless about making paper plate crafts with my kids. Always classic and perfect for involving little hands, I love making themed crafts to go along with some of our classic bedtime stories. And now we have a new classic book to add to our collection. From the author of Goodnight Moon, Margaret Wise Brown’s familiar words return in the companion book that your family will love. Good Day, Good Night has had an instant impact on our family’s bedtime stories, so much so that we dug into our timeless crafting supplies to create this inspired Good Day, Good Night Paper Plate Craft. Make your own flippable day to night puppet and be sure to scroll down for a fun giveaway!

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Good Day, Good Night, from the author of Goodnight Moon

Goodnight Moon was a pivotal book from my childhood, one that I remember reading with my parents and one that I now cherish as a parent. Those illustrations from illustrator Clement Hurd? Classics! And now 70 years later, Margaret Wise Brown’s wise and sweet words are back in the companion book our childhoods are missing. Good Day, Good Night is the newest book from Margaret Wise Brown, the unpublished work that is now an instant family treasure. The beautiful illustrations from Loren Long really help to capture the essence of Margaret Wise Brown’s words. Reading this book with my daughter is like revisiting an old friend. Happy, safe, warm, familiar.

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Good Day, Good Night Paper Plate Craft

To celebrate the new book release, we got out our good old paper plates, paint and glue for this inspired Good Day, Good Night Paper Plate Craft. Perfect for reading along, your kids will love telling you when it’s day and when it’s night during the story with their own flippable day-to-night paper plate puppet. Ready to make your own? Here’s how:

Good day good night craft idea

What You Will Need:

  • (2) Paper Plates
  • Paint: Yellow, Orange, Black
  • (1) Popsicle Stick
  • Glue
  • Scissors

Easy moon paper plate craft

Directions:

  1. Take 1 plate and paint the front and back in yellow. Allow to dry.
  2. Paint the front of the 2nd plate orange. Paint the back of the plate in black. Allow to dry.
  3. When dry, take the orange/black plate and cut out a crescent moon shape out of the middle (use the inner circle as a guide). Avoid cutting close to the outer ridged area. Easy day night paper plate craft
  4. Take the yellow plate and cut out small triangles out of the ridged area to create a sun shape.
  5. Glue the yellow plate on top of the orange/black plate, adding your popsicle stick in the middle, as shown. Allow to dry.

Day night paper plate craft

VOILA! You have a wonderful day night paper plate craft, perfect for reading the new Good Day, Good Night book together!

Day night activity for kids

Flip from one side

Easy night paper plate craft

to the other as you read about daytime and nighttime in this adorable new kids book. Be sure to download this FREE Good Day, Good Night Activity Book for more Good Day, Good Night themed activities too.

Goodnight moon sequel

So whether you’re snuggled up for a good bedtime story or enjoying a mid afternoon read,

Good day good night childrens book review

the new Good Day, Good Night book has the classic appeal of parents and kids alike, all from the words of Margaret Wise Brown.

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Add this storybook to your Goodnight Moon collection and enjoy more sweet reading moments with your kids.


Check out this trailer to get a sneak peek inside of Good Day, Good Night.

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Good Day, Good Night Giveaway!

Is your family ready to add a new “classic” children’s book to your collection? Then enter to win this adorable Good Day, Good Night Giveaway! One lucky reader will win a fun reading prize pack including:

  • Good Day, Good Night book by Margaret Wise Brown
  • Goodnight Moon book – always a classic!
  • Good Day, Good Night themed event kit
  • Branded Goodnight Moon Bunny Rattle by KidsPreferred

Giveaway open to U.S. addresses only. Ends 11/3/17. Here’s how to enter:

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Smash your fall fitness goals

Smash Your Fall Fitness Goals with C9 Champion + Giveaway #FallforC9atTarget

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Smash Your Fall Fitness Goals with new C9 Champion Run Tights & Jackets! This post is sponsored by C9 Champion. All fitness motivated opinions are my own. May contain commissioned links.

Smash your fall fitness goals

Smash Your Fall Fitness Goals with C9 Champion + Giveaway #FallforC9atTarget

Fall is in the air and in our waistlines! Between apple picking season, PSLs and Halloween candy, I’m surrounded by calories! Staying on top of my fitness goals can be challenging, especially when the air is cool and the apple pies are fresh! But don’t let this fall season get you into a fitness slide. Here are my best tips to help you Smash your Fall Fitness Goals. Be sure to scroll down for some fitness motivation + a C9 Champion and $50 Target Gift Card Giveaway!

Set Realistic Goals

It could be as easy as burning enough calories for those daily PSLs or running a longer distance so you can splurge on Halloween candy. The point is to make your fitness goals realistic and obtainable in the fall time frame you’re setting. So 10 pounds in 1 week? Yeah, probably not. But 5 pounds before Don’t forget to write them down too!

Change Up Your Routine

Don’t get stuck in a workout rut this fall. New season calls for new workout routine! Change up your routine with these fast tips:

  • Get outside! With the fall weather here, now is the perfect time to get outdoors. Change your scenery and your atmosphere for more fitness motivation!
  • Try something new! Fall is a great time to fall in love with a new workout. Don’t be afraid to try a whole new exercise – even something out of your comfort zone this season.
  • Push yo-self! Need a change from the same ole exercise? Bring up the intensity! Add weights, break your time intervals, run faster!

Download a New Music Playlist

I love me some motivating workout tunes. Angry chick music, a really catchy top 40 song, a perfect running beat and sprinkled with a few of my blast from the past picks, I cannot workout without my music. But being stuck in a rut can begin and end with the same old songs. Time to download a new music playlist! Above I’ve linked a few popular Amazon workout playlists to try.

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Wear Some Killer Fall Fitness Gear from C9 Champion, Available at Target!

As if we needed another reason to love shopping at Target, am I right? Nothing is more motivating to me than new additions to my fitness wardrobe. Fitness fashion has really stepped it up over the years! And with some of the cutest and affordable fitness gear at Target this fall, I’m stocking up on the newest additions from the C9 Champion line.

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C9 Champion® Embrace Run Tights

Step out in fitness style this fall with the new C9 Champion Embrace Run Tights. The performance compression fabric is quality and durable, featuring Duo Dry+ to wick moisture and dry fast. There’s definitely not shortage of flexibility, movement and stretch too, perfect for smashing your fall fitness goals. The fun iridescent design adds a great touch too! Add in a zipper pouch to store your essentials and you have the perfect fall fitness tights. I’m wearing a size small, but they run from XS – 2XL at MSRP of $34.99.

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C9 Champion® Tech Fleece Full Zip Hoodie

Give me a fitness jacket with thumbholes – I’m SOLD! The new C9 Champion Tech Fleece Full Zip Hoodie is perfect for chillier weather. Featuring lightweight and breathable fleece, this jacket is perfect for layering. Inner fuzzy layer adds extra warmth and feels soft and cozy. I love the drop tail for added butt coverage too. And but definitely the selling point are the included thumbholes so your jacket stays in place while you move. True to size, I’m wearing a small. These jackets run from XS – 2XL at MSRP of $32.99.

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C9 Champion® Medium Support Power Core® Compression Racerback Bra

Coming November 5th, this new C9 sports bra pairs perfectly with the new Embrace Run Tights in the fun iridescent design. An affordable price point at only $16.99 MSRP, this medium support sports bra features Duo Dry+ for moisture wicking and fast drying and is perfect for your cycling, dance and cardio this fall.

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C9 Champion + Target Gift Card Giveaway

Ready to fall in love with fitness this season? Then enter to win this C9 Champion Fall into Fitness Prize Pack! One winner will receive a FUN C9 Champion prize pack to help motivate you to smash your fall fitness goals including:

  • (1) pair of the new C9 Champion® Embrace Run Tights, $34.99 value
  • $50 Target Gift Card (so you can stock up on more C9 Champion gear, like the Tech Fleece Full Zip hoodie or new sports bra!)

Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 10/27/17 at 11:59 pm EST. Here’s how to enter:

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Disney's Beatrice Zinker book

Disney’s Beatrice Zinker Book + $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

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Looking for a fun Disney chapter book? Check out Disney’s Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker Book from Disney-Hyperion. May contain commissioned links. Disney's Beatrice Zinker book

Disney’s Beatrice Zinker Book + $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

Sometimes the best thinking happens when you’re upside down. I love when a good kids chapter book looks beyond the pages and reaches right into a child’s soul – grasping the uniqueness, weirdness, full-on amazingness inside and connects to that child in a really personal way. Disney-Hyperion is back with the all new chapter book, Beatrice Zinker, Upside-Down Thinker by Shelley Johannes. Find out more about this amazing book and enter to win a Disney’s Beatrice Zinker Book Prize Pack + $100 Visa Gift Card!

I partnered with All Mommy Wants and other top bloggers to introduce you to Disney-Hyperion’s Beatrice Zinker, Upside-Down Thinker by Shelley Johannes.

Hanging from trees by her knees, doing handstands . . . for Beatrice Zinker, upside down works every time. She was definitely upside down when she and her best friend, Lenny, agreed to wear matching ninja suits on the first day of third grade. But when Beatrice shows up at school dressed in black, Lenny arrives with a cool new outfit and a cool new friend. Even worse, she seems to have forgotten all about the top-secret operation they planned!

One winner will receive:


It’s a GREAT way to get your child engrossed into reading this school year!

Open to U.S. residents only. Ends October 10, 2017! Here’s how to enter:

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FREE Hilde Cracks the Case Printables + Scholastic Prize Pack GIVEAWAY

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Solve the Mystery of Making Reading FUN with FREE Hilde Cracks the Case Printables from Scholastic! This post is sponsored by Scholastic. All investigative opinions are my own. May contain affiliate links.
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FREE Hilde Cracks the Case Printables + Scholastic Prize Pack Giveaway

I love that my son loves to read. I admit, it’s taken a few years for him to really love books. I wasn’t sure that he would grow into a motivated reader like his mom. But when we lost power during Hurricane Irma, it was such a blessing to find this sweet boy curled up with a good book to pass the time. Good books can be hard to come by, but lately my little reader has been enthralled with the new Hilde Cracks the Case book series from Scholastic. Check out what makes Scholastic Branches books perfect for your early reader, grab your FREE Hilde Cracks the Case Printables and be sure to scroll down for a FUN Scholastic Prize Pack Giveaway! HIlde cracks the case hero dog review

Hilde Cracks the Case Book Series Makes Reading FUN!

Transition is never easy, especially when it comes to reading. Traditional books are too “baby-ish” for my 8-year old, but large chapter books can be intimidating at times. That’s where Hilde Cracks the Case Book Series comes in. These transition books from Scholastic’s early reader line provides the engaging, encouraging and FUN books geared just for kids like him.

Ten-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her very own Branches early chapter book series — inspired by news stories Hilde wrote in real life! In this first book, there’s been a break-in on Orange Street! Cupcakes have been stolen, and soon a pie goes missing, too. Hilde and her sister/photographer, Izzy, must interview witnesses and follow the clues. Can Hilde crack the case in time to post her news story online? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff’s personality-filled illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde’s adventures to life for young readers!

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Here’s why your early reader will love the latest new series, Hilde Cracks the Case:

  • Based on the true crime reporting stories of 10-year old author Hilde Lysiak
  • Engaging mystery stories that are perfect for young readers with easy-to-read text
  • Detailed illustrations on every page!
  • Quality books that we love from Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Scholastic Branches

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The new Hilde Cracks the Case book series is part of Scholastic Branches, a fun line of early chapter books from Scholastic, geared to help your young reader fall in love with books. Each series is Common Core-ready to encourage your early readers to transition from traditional books into chapter books with ease.

FREE Hilde cracks the case discussion guide

FREE Hilde Cracks the Case Printables

Are your kids in love with cracking the case along with Hilde Lysiak? Have your little investigators test their reporter knowledge with this FREE Printable Hilde Cracks the Case Discussion Guide – filled with reporter tips, interview questions, whodunnit puzzles and more to get your kids even more excited about reading and solving mysteries with Hilde!

To learn more about the Hilde Cracks the Case Book Series from Scholastic Branches, visit the official website. Hilde Cracks the Case Books are now available in-stores for your little reader! Be sure to follow Scholastic on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for new book releases and more!

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Crack the Case with a Scholastic Prize Pack GIVEAWAY!

Ready to solve the mystery with Hilde Lysiak? Crack the Case with this Scholastic Prize Pack giveaway! One lucky reader will win a fun sleuthing prize pack including:

  • Copy of the new Hilde Cracks the Case: Hero Dog! Book from Scholastic Branches
  • Vivitar Digital Camera
  • Reporter Notepad and Pens

Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 9/30. Here’s how to enter:

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Hanes back-to-school giveaway

Hanes Back-to-School + $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

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Hanes back-to-school giveaway

Hanes Back-to-School + $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

Did you miss the fun the first time around? Here’s another chance to win a Hanes Back-to-School Prize Pack + $50 Visa Gift Card! It’s back-to-school season and that means shopping for supplies, clothing, lunch items and more. But did you remember those Hanes essentials for back-to-school? From underwear to socks, tees and more – Hanes is packed with comfort, style and fun for the whole family plus technology to keep your kids fresh and dry all day long.

If your house is anything like Merlot Mommy’s, that list can be exhaustive! With four kids, three grade levels, and all individuals styles, back-to-school shopping gets to be a chore at best. Read why her family loves Hanes and all the products they have to offer, including Hanes X-Temp and Fresh IQ technologies, which help keep her kids cool and fresh all day—these are perfect for tweens and teens! Every family needs Hanes products on their back-to-school shopping list.

Don’t forget to check out our favorite Hanes essentials for back-to-school, including these stylish tees with cooling X-Temp technology!

Enter to win a Hanes Back-to School Prize Pack Giveaway

We’ve teamed up with some of our favorite bloggers to bring you a Hanes Back-to-School Giveaway! One lucky winner will win:

  • $50 Hanes Visa Gift Card
  • 3 Back to school styles from Hanes (based on age and gender of winner (styles will include selections with Hanes X-Temp and Fresh IQ Technologies to keep kids fresh and cool all day)

Use the Rafflecopter below to enter to win. US entrants only. Ends 9/15 1159 pm PST.

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Lion king born in China movie night

Disney’s Lion King & Born in China Movie Night Giveaway – 5 Winners!

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Need some ideas for back-to-school movie nights with your Disney loving family? Enter the Disney’s Lion King & Born in China Movie Night Giveaway. May contain affiliate links. Lion king born in China movie night

Disney’s Lion King & Born in China Movie Night Giveaway – 5 Winners!

My family always gets excited when new Disney movies come out on Blu-Ray/DVD! Just in time for back-to-school family movie night (hello, Fridays!), two new Disney movies are coming to digital HD and Blu-ray/DVD! BORN IN CHINA will be available on Digital and Blu-ray™ August 29th and THE LION KING SIGNATURE COLLECTION just came out of the Disney vaults and is available on digital now. You can own The Lion King on Blu-ray™ starting August 29th. Scroll down and enter the Disney’s Lion King & Born in China Movie Night Giveaway – 5 winners!

If you haven’t seen Disneynature’s Born in China yet, it’s amazing. The Cinematography that Disney puts forth into their nature films, blending with humor and a touching story always gets you – right there. You can check out my Born in China Review for Parents (including whether it’s safe for your kids to see) for more details on this visually stunning film. And be sure to grab 90 pages of FREE Disney’s Born in China Kids Activities and Printables for more interactive and educational fun!

I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers and we’re giving away 5 sets of Disney’s BORN IN CHINA and THE LION KING digital copies, so you can have epic family movie nights at home or on-the-go!

The Lion King and Born in China Movie Night Giveaway

Use the Rafflecopter below to enter to win one of 5 sets of digital copies of BOTH Disney’s The Lion King and Born in China. Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 11:59 pm PST on 9/1/17.
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Don't forget these back-to-school essentials with hanes

Don’t Forget These Back-to-School Essentials with Hanes + Giveaway

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Did you remember everything for the school year? Don’t Forget These Back-to-School Essentials that your kids will definitely need. This post is sponsored by Hanes. All back-to-cool opinions are my own

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Don’t Forget These Back-to-School Essentials with Hanes + Giveaway

Moms, don’t be like me. I thought I had my act together for the new school year. 2 kids, a bunch of school supplies – I was feeling pretty prepared. But then whoops. I forgot some of the most important Back-to-School Essentials. So head to school this year 100% ready and don’t forget these kids’ essentials from Hanes. Check out how Hanes came to my rescue this back-to-school season plus scroll down for a Hanes back-to-school GIVEAWAY!

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The Other Things that Go on Kids’ Feet

Cute new back-to-school shoes, check. Socks? Uh-oh. Living in Florida means that my kids are living in their flip-flops or barefoot most days. But back-to-school means back to covered feet. Sneakers are definitely the “in” shoes for school days. But guess who forgot the socks? Yup, this mom. All of those hole-y, dirt stained, stinky and outgrown socks were not going to get my kids far into the school year. Hanes ComfortBlend Sport Collection Socks are the perfect addition to my son’s feet. Durable, comfortable and breathable, these socks are also infused with FreshIQ technology for advanced odor protection (aka no stinky socks during soccer this year!).

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Under What?

Underwear, of course. With my kids growing like WEEDS over the summer, I stocked up on new pants, new shirts, new dresses and even new jackets. But I completely forgot that my kids also grow in more ways than one. Underwear – how could I forget? My daughter especially was in desperate need of new underwear – poor thing was wearing ones that were at least 1-2 sizes too small. (Whoops! That’s where the wedgies were coming from.) Thank goodness Hanes came to the rescue with Ultimate TAGLESS Cotton Stretch Hipsters. With adorable designs, ultimate comfort and no tags (my daughter hates tags!), she is covered for her year in Pre-K!

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Where Fashion Meets Technology

Clothes and technology? That’s right. Hanes does so much more than clothe our family’s hidden essentials. Stay cool and fresh this school year with Hanes X-Temp Boys’ Raglan Henley tees.

Hanes X-temp tee review

Super soft and infused with X-Temp technology to keep your kids cool throughout the day, comfort gets an A+ in our home.

Hanes back to school essentials

Back-to-School ready? Now we are! We have everything covered, including those “you-know-whats” with all of these back-to-school essentials from Hanes!

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Hanes Back-to-School Essentials Giveaway

Ready to head back-to-school, essentials in hand? Then be sure to enter this Hanes Back-to-School Essentials Giveaway! 1 lucky reader will win a $50 gift card + Hanes prize pack so your child can go back-to-school prepared for a great year. Giveaway prize includes:

  • $50 Hanes Visa Gift Card
  • 3 Back-to-School Styles from Hanes (based on child’s age/gender)

Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 9/1/17 at 11:59 pm EST. Here’s how to enter:

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