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This Earth Day, Try These Simple Changes to Cut Back on Your Plastic Consumption

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Simple Changes to Cut Back on Your Plastic Consumption

Every so often a trip or experience comes along that changes how you view the world. For me, that came last year when we took a cruise to Alaska. That trip changed my life in so many ways. You see, that was a bucket list trip for me. Getting to see glaciers, flying on a seaplane and seeing humpback whales up close like we did was a dream come true. It also made more aware of our environment. Learning about some of the endangered species we saw on that trip inspired me to make changes to my life and we consume plastic. So this Earth Day, I wanted to show you some simple changes to cut back on your plastic consumption and there’s even a giveaway for you too!   [Read more…] about This Earth Day, Try These Simple Changes to Cut Back on Your Plastic Consumption

Have Plenty of Spring Break Fun Without Breaking the Bank at Chuck E. Cheese

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese’s. The opinions and text are all mine.

School’s out! Hit Chuck E. Cheese’s for Spring Break Fun that WON’T Break the Bank!

School's out! Hit Chuck E. Cheese's for Spring Break Fun that WON'T Break the Bank! 

Did Spring Break sneak up on you like it did me? Don’t worry there’s still time to plan a fun day out without breaking the bank thanks to Chuck E. Cheese! With their All You Can Play and More Cheese Rewards program, there’s SO much fun to be had all for $10! That’s exactly what we did this past weekend , twice to be exact, and the kids are begging to go back!  The All You Can Play is a new way to play at Chuck E. Cheese that allows kids to play more games and win more tickets all for $10! [Read more…] about Have Plenty of Spring Break Fun Without Breaking the Bank at Chuck E. Cheese

6 Things to Shop for at Kids Consignment Sales

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Get ready to save big on everything your kids need for spring at the #JBFLowerBucks sale!

The weather is finally warming up, the birds are chirping and that can only mean one things – spring consignment sale season! I don’t know about you but it always seems like my kids grow like weeds over fall and winter and come spring nothing fits them from last year! Come to think of it, they’ve already outgrown things from just a few months ago so I can’t really be surprised. Then there’s the toys and games they’ll need for summer play to keep them busy all summer long. So what’s a busy mom to do? Shop the Just Between Friends Lower Bucks Sale of course!  I’ve put together this comprehensive list of all the things you should be shopping for at consignment  sales this spring!  [Read more…] about 6 Things to Shop for at Kids Consignment Sales

Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse Spiderman Popcorn Recipe

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Bring home Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse on DVD and whip up this easy and delicious Spiderman Popcorn Recipe complete with candy spiders!

Spiderman Popcorn Recipe

Picking up the latest movie releases and planning an epic movie night have become quite the tradition in our house. No matter how busy the week was or what it threw at us, we always have our family movie night to look forward to. No movie night is complete without a delicious snack to go along with it. So when my teen son picked Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse for our latest movie night, I knew I had to whip up a fun snack to go along with it. So this Spiderman Popcorn Recipe was born! We get everything for our movie nights from Walmart.  [Read more…] about Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse Spiderman Popcorn Recipe

4 FUN Ways for Kids to Spend More Time Outdoors

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Radio Flyer. The opinions and text are all mine.

Now that the weather is finally warming up we’re spending more and more time outdoors. After spending the majority of our time indoors during the winter months, we can’t wait to get outside and play! Every nice day, you’ll find us moving our homeschool lessons outside to take advantage of the beautiful weather and change in season. If you’re looking for some fun ideas for your kids to spend more time outside, I’ve got some great ones for you! We’re loading up our Radio Flyer Wagon and exploring the great outdoors!  [Read more…] about 4 FUN Ways for Kids to Spend More Time Outdoors

Revisit Your New Year’s Resolutions NOW – Simple Ways to Make This Your BEST Year Yet

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Revisit Your New Year's Resolutions NOW - Simple Ways to Make This Your BEST Year Yet

We’re already 3 1/2 months into the New Year and time has completely gotten away from me. I wanted this year to be the year I take control of all areas of my life and I’m already three months in with little to show for it. It’s so easy to write those resolutions or goals down on a piece of paper. It’s the follow through that I struggle with. So, I’m making it a priority to revisit those New Year’s Resolutions I made just a few short months ago NOW and adjusting what I need to make this my best year ever!  [Read more…] about Revisit Your New Year’s Resolutions NOW – Simple Ways to Make This Your BEST Year Yet

  • ***GIVEAWAY*** Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. -Dr. Suess * #ad Have you ever had a trip that’s changed your life for the better? For me, that was my cruise to #Alaska last year. Ever since that trip, I’ve made it a priority to cut back on our plastic consumption. Seeing animals that are threatened by the amount of plastic in our oceans made me want to do my part each and every day to help protect them. * That quote inspired me to do my part and we’ve cut out plastic bags, straws, shopping bags and even water bottles thanks to the addition of a @PrimoWater Dispenser in our home. I shared a whole list of EASY ways you can cut back on the amount of plastic your family consumes in my latest blog post (just click the link in my profile to check it out) * I’m even giving away a Primo Water Dispenser to celebrate #EarthDay! Entering is easy. Just - Follow @primowater and @anewdawnn - Tag a friend or 3 (one per comment) who would love to win - Leave a comment and tell me WHY you want to win That’s it! I’ll pick a winner on 4/30! Good luck! OFFICIAL RULES: Giveaway ends on 4/30 at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be picked at random (account will be verified for rule following and must be public). Winner must respond to DM within 24 hours to claim prize. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years old, are a resident of the United States, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. • • • • • • #earthday2019 #primowater #earthdayeveryday #drinkmorewater #giveaway #giveaways #giveawaytime #giveawaycontest #contest #entertowin #waterdispenser #reuseable #recycle
  • Oh Friday......take me away. Who else is dreaming of a 🏝 tropical island getaway? • • • • • • #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #disneydreamcruise #disneydream #disneydreaming #nowmorethanever #disneysmc #disneyfamilia #disney #disneylife #takemeaway #familytravel #traveldiary
  • ***GIVEAWAY POST **** Now that the weather is finally warming up all we want to do is be outside exploring! #ad The kids are really into hiking right now and one of our favorite things to do is explore some of the great parks we have right here in New Jersey. So we’re heading out exploring the #GardenState with our @mifold. This compact and portable booster seat for kids ages 4 and up, is perfect for traveling on road trips or even by air! When not in use, the #mifold is small enough to fit right in your purse or backpack • mifold is meant for kids ages 4 and up who weigh 40 lbs and are 40 inches tall. You can find mifold on Amazon and in-store at @Target and @Walmart. • mifold has a fun contest going on right now! Post a photo showing where you would go with your mifold and use the hashtag #mifoldgotmehere and you could win a gift card to put towards your next adventure! Visit www.mifold.com/contest to learn more. • Want to try a mifold on your next adventure? Well you’re in luck! I’m giving one away to a lucky fan! To enter just follow these steps: 1. Follow @mifold and @anewdawnn 2. Leave a comment telling me where you would go on an adventure with mifold 3. Tag 3 friends (one per comment) who would love to win one That’s it! I’ll pick a winner on 4/30! Good luck! OFFICIAL RULES: Giveaway ends on 4/30 at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be picked at random (account will be verified for rule following and must be public). Winner must respond to DM within 24 hours to claim prize. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years old, are a resident of the United States, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. Prize shipment sole responsibility of brand.
  • Spending a little more on high quality, every day essentials is something I can totally get behind. Especially for necessities like bath tissue. @KhiLuxury bath tissue has a cloth-like softness, is practically lint free and feels so luxurious compared to other brands. But my favorite part? The 100% plastic free packing. We’re drastically cutting back on the amount of plastic that we use and consume and this is just another way to continue that lifestyle. Plus the cute box coordinates with my new bathroom and looks perfect displayed right on my latest DIY project, these. bathroom shelves! #khiluxury #ad • • • • • • bathroomgoals #bathroomremodel #bathroommakeover #bathroomdecor #bathroomdesign #luxury #bathtissue #DIY #DIYShelves #industrialpipedecor #industrialpipeshelves #industrialpipe #njblogger #nj #powderroom #halfbath #powderroomdesign #plasticfree #diyprojects
  • Spring Break is finally here and believe it or not it kinda snuck up on me. #ad While we may be staying home this year we’re still out enjoying lots of local fun like visiting @chuckecheeses! • With the All You Can Play deal we can literally play ALL day for only $10! Combine that with the More Cheese Rewards program and you’re left for good old fashioned fun that won’t break the bank! • Learn more in my latest post on the blog. Just click the link in my profile to check it out! • • • • • #chuckecheese #springbreak #springbreakfun #letthembelittle #funthingstodo
  • Have you ever been to a theme park full of construction vehicles? At @diggerlandusa, the New Jersey Construction Adventure Park you can! • This picture pretty much sums up any ride experience we all do. I’m holding on for dear life screaming from fear, Evie having the time of her life and Ryan with a look of “I’m not impressed” 😂😂 • Seriously though it was so much fun and the kids really did have a blast! This was just out 6th time riding it in a row!! • Check out www.diggerlandusa.com for tickets and info on a whole slew of fun activities for April! • #ad #diggerlandusa #diggerland #newjersey #visitnj #funthingstodo #nj #berlinnj #themeparks
  • Do you have any big plans for Spring Break? It’s almost here for us and has me thinking back to our epic cruise to #Alaska with @disneycruiseline. It was such an amazing cruise and one that we will totally be doing again one day! • It also had me thinking about all the Spring Break fun to come for my family and so many others! • I’m sharing my latest post on the Life 360 blog - A Parent’s Guide To Spring Break Survival and I hope you check it out! Just click the link in my profile to read it! • • • • • #life360 #ad #travel #familytravel #springbreak #alaska #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #nowmorethanever #cruiselife #donaldduck
  • Last week I loaded the kids in the car for a trip to iFly in King of Prussia to try out the indoor skydiving experience! SCROLL THROUGH TO SEE ALL THE PICS! • It was our first time here and we LOVED it! We can’t wait to go back! We all took turns, even Evie! • The entire iFLY experience lasts about an hour and a half to two hours and is equivalent to 1.5 skydives! • There’s even a virtual reality experience based on How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. For this one, you wear a virtual reality helmet and fly with your favorite dragons right from the movie. • Overall it was an AMAZING experience and I can’t wait to do it again! • Have you been indoor skydiving at iFLY before? • • • • • #ad #ifly #iflyindoorskydiving #skydiving #skydive #kop #kingofprussia #familyfun #virtualreality