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My Summer Skincare Routine with Burt’s Bees + Grove Collaborative

in #ad diy, beauty, natural, skincare, summer, tips, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, August 09, 2017

Is your skin feeling the effects of summer heat? If you live someplace that's hot (and most all of us do now that it's August), it may be time to change up your beauty and skincare routine. During the summer, I find myself using fewer products and spending less time primping and prepping. In fact, if you were to drop by my house, you’d most likely find me running around barefaced. Letting your skin breath is the first step to a better beauty day, the second is to pick multi-tasking products that are easy to use. Burt’s Bees + Grove Collaborative make it easy to find fuss-free natural products.

Burt's Bees sale #ad

Ensure you keep track of summer gear with personalized labels

in beach, camping, cookouts, gear, parties, personalized labels, pool, summer, track, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, June 18, 2015

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

Now that school is out, summer is officially kicking into high gear for kids and parents. There are activities to plan, trips to take, sleep-overs to host and memories to make. None of us has time to stop the fun to look for a lost bag, or misplaced flip flop, so to ensure you keep track of summer gear, it’s time to order personalized labels from Mabel’s Labels!

Personalized labels for summer gear

Here are some popular summer activities where labeling your kids gear now will ensure they come home with their stuff.

Label summer gear now

Pool Parties, trips to the lake and beach:

Nobody has time to play is this my shoe, so using custom clothing labels helps kids quickly identify their stuff at pool parties, trips to the beach. Pick out colorful labels that coordinate with your towels, flips-flops, hats, sunglasses etc.

Camping:

Is a camping trip in the cards for your family this summer? Why not order some storage bin labels now and you’ll know exactly which container holds the marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers when it’s time to make S’mores!

Barbecues, cookouts, potlucks:

There’s just something about the lazy days of summer that beckons us to open up our homes and backyards and welcome family and friends to come on over! Help your guests keep track of their drinks with Mabel’s Labels mini custom name stickers and the cool wash away labels are a perfect way to keep track of which potluck dish belongs to which guest. The best part is these labels are microwave and dishwasher safe.

cute labels, free shipping

Whatever fun activities you have planned this summer, ordering a few sets of labels now from Mabel’s Labels will help you keep track of all your summer gear so you can spend more time enjoying all the fun activities this special time of year brings. You’ll find their labels are not only cute, but affordable as well. There is always a sale going on and Mabel’s Labels offers free shipping in the United States.

Please share in comments: What's your favorite summer activity?

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Kick off summer with a new take on Smores

in #AD, chocolate, family fun, graham crackers, marshmallows, Smores, snacks, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, June 18, 2019

This Friday, the twenty-first is the official start to summer! Yay - (again ) since most of us with kids in school had the unofficial start of summer over Memorial Day weekend. Now that summer is really “officially” here; it’s time for more BBQ’s, pool days, camping, potlucks and bonfires. The one thing all of these fun summer activities have in common is good food and nothing says summer more than happy people with sticky fingers from their Smores. If you and your family love Smores too, why not kick off summer with Stuffed Puffs?

Smores!

Kick off summer with a new take on Smores #ad

Three Helpful Cleaning Essentials I love this summer

in #AD, baking soda, cleaning, cleansers, essentials, fruit, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, August 03, 2020

Welcome to August and the dog days of summer, where the fruit gets sweeter and juicer by the day. I love having fresh fruit available for my family and friends, but I over the years, I’ve noticed that kids won’t think twice about eating fruit that may or may not be washed. Recently, Arm and Hammer sent me a fabulous solution; their Fruit & Vegetable Wash along with two other helpful cleaning essentials I think you are going to love as much as I do.

Summer Fruit Bowl!

Three Helpful Cleaning Essentials I love this summer Fruit Bowl

Summer party side dishes made easy with Suddenly Salad

in dishes, party, pasta, salad, sides, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, June 30, 2016

Invitations to summer events, potlucks and neighborhood block parties seem to show up weekly now that summer is here, and each time you receive an invitation, do you automatically think What will I bring? Sometimes the invitations are spur of the moment and you may not have time to cook something from scratch, but don’t fret! Your next summer party side dish can be made easily with a box or two of Suddenly Salad on hand. Thanks to today’s sponsor, Publix and Suddenly Salad, I’m going to have a #SuddenlySaladSummer filled with great food, fun, family and friends! All opinions are my own.

Suddenly Salad pasta goes pairs perfectly with hot dogs #Summer

Even though I love cooking from scratch, when it comes to the laid-back flow of summer living, I’m more than happy to serve up semi-homemade sides from time to time. I grew up watching my mom say yes to summer family invitations because she kept a supply of side dish ready staples in our pantry and one of her favorites was the classic Suddenly Salad pasta salad. She would jazz it up with cucumbers and a healthy amount of Italian dressing and it was always a crowd pleaser.

I loved learning helpful entertaining and cooking tips from my mom, and thinking of her making this side dish reminded me of a tip on seeding cucumbers before serving that will take your summer salads to a whole new level of tasty goodness.

Cucumbers are wonderful in pasta salads

How to De-seed a Cucumber:

Simply peel cucumber, slice it in half width-wise and then slice those pieces in half, lengthwise. Next, hold slice of cucumber vertically, take a teaspoon, and gently spoon out seeds by working down the length of the cucumber slice. Voila! No more pesky seeds! Not only does this make your salad more appetizing, removing the seeds makes cucumbers easier to digest.

Side dishes made easy with #SuddenlySaladSummer

Following in my mom’s footsteps, I try to keep my pantry stocked with side dish staples too, and thankfully, we can get $0.75 off (with the purchase of 3 Suddenly Salads) in July when shopping at Publix or your favorite retailer! If you have a Publix loyalty card already, you know it’s so easy to load savings onto your card and have them ready when you checkout. Now, everydaysaver.com it's easy to grab the coupons and use them anywhere you shop.

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This week I decided to try two different Suddenly Salad pasta salads ‒ Creamy Italian and Caesar. My family was excited to try the Caesar first so I whipped it up for dinner in record time. It was an instant hit served with hot dogs.

Add a spring of Rosemary to Caesar Suddenly Salad

I decided to make my Caesar side dish original, not creamy, so I added oil and water and tucked a sprig of fresh rosemary in the bowl for an added touch of flavor and color. If your family likes a creamy pasta salad, you can simply add a ½ cup of mayo and a teaspoon or two of milk and this tasty #SuddenlySaladSummer is transformed into a creamy summer party dish you’ll be proud to serve.

Win It:

Thanks to today’s sponsors, one lucky reader will win $15.00 PayPal cash transfer. You’ll be able to stock your pantry with several types of Suddenly Salads! Entering is easy- just go to the Suddenly Salad site by clicking HERE, then come back and tell me in comments which recipe you want to try and which Suddenly Salad product you’ll need to buy to make it. That’s it! You'll be enter to win.

Terms: Important, please read!

No purchase is necessary to enter. Open to United States residents 18+. Must have a valid email address AND PayPal account to enter.
Must leave a thoughtful comment about Everydaysaver.com ( like which coupons would you use and why) with same valid email address to for entry to count.
My WAHM Plan is responsible for prize fulfillment.
Giveaway will run until 12 am 7/12/16 and winners will be randomly selected via Random.org using emails in comments.
Winners will be notified by email used in comments and have 24 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.
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Good luck and happy summer!

Winner selected!!!

Congratulations to Julie Wood! Your comment number was randomly selected as the winner via Random.org! An email has been sent to you!

How To Refresh your bedroom for Soothing Summer Slumber

in #AD, bedding, bedroom, deep clean, good sleep, homeandgarden, refresh, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, June 23, 2023

I won’t be like the countless TV and radio personalities by exclaiming “I can’t believe it’s summer!”, because, in all honesty, I’ve been counting down the days so I could share this helpful summer content with you. This year, I’m starting my deep cleaning and summer refreshing in our master bedroom. I’ve partnered with a great brand called Beddy’s. They inspired this post on how to refresh your bedroom for soothing summer slumber.

Soothing Summer Slumber Found!

refresh your bed

Friday Faves to kick off Summer

in #AD, Friday Faves, homeandgarden, Kickoff, Memorial Day, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, May 26, 2023

Happy Friday and since it’s Memorial Day weekend, I’m kicking off summer today! I celebrated my birthday yesterday so I’m ready to start this next season with lots of fun summer ideas and even a new blog! More on that later. In my Friday Faves, I’m sharing some new products to help you kick off summer too.

Friday Faves to kick off Summer!

Friday Faves to kick off summer

8 New Summer Products to Try

in #AD, beauty, food, skincare, snacks, summer products, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, July 29, 2022

I know some people that find products and brands they love and they become loyal, repeat buyers. There are a few products and brands that have my completely loyalty, but that leaves lots of room for me to try new products, which I love to do! Especially, new beauty and wellness products. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been trying out new to me products and today I’d like to share eight new summer products to try with you.

New Summer Products!

8 New Summer Products to Try

All My Favorite Things Summer Edition

in #AD, #auratenyc, beauty, care, florals, flowers, jewelry, nail, scents, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Way back in February, before Nashville was hit with a devastating tornado and before the ongoing pandemic flared up, my daughter and I optimistically started a new monthly blog series called All My Favorite Things. You can see the original post here. We thought this would be a fun way for us to share a few products, mainly beauty and accessories, that we were enjoying that month. Then life happened and our normal routines were upended. Since doing a monthly series seems out of reach right now, we decided instead to do a seasonal post, so here is our All My Favorite Things Summer Edition.

Summer Favorites!

All my Favorite Things Summer Edition

Last Friday Faves of August: Garden Edition

in August, cherry tomatoes, flowers, Friday Faves, herbs, homeandgarden, peppers, sunset, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, August 28, 2026

August has been a long, hot, and humid month here in Middle Tennessee. Everything in the garden, including this gardener, is looking a little tired and weary this late in the summer. Still, I’ve found peaceful and pretty moments in my August garden to share with you today.

Last Friday Faves of August: Garden Edition

Last Friday Faves of August: Garden Edition

Love floral scented candles? Try these two at your next summer Gathering

in #AD, candles, florals, gatherings, homeandgarden, scented, seasonal, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, June 27, 2024

Summer is in full swing, so I’ve been busy switching out some home decor items to better reflect the season. Think lighter blankets and bedding, decorative pillows and placemats and an often overlooked item, candles! I change out my candles seasonally. If you love floral scented candles, you may want to try these two at your next summer gathering.

Floral Scented Candles for Summer:

Floral Scented Candles for Summer

Wordless Wednesday: June Fruit Bowl

in black cherries, fruit, June, peaches, strawberries, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Happy Summer! Now that summer has officially arrived, my family and I are on a more relaxed schedule at home and here on the blog, so we will be serving up summer friendly posts, in an easy breezy way all season. Let's kick off our first summer Wordless Wednesday post with some fruit that's in our June Fruit bowl.

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Strawberries, my favorite!

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Black Cherries, my husband's favorite!

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Peaches, my daughter's favorite!

Watermelons, nectarines, apples, bananas and grapes have all made an appearance too this month.

Please share in comments: What's in your fruit bowl right now? And what is your favorite summer fruit?

Summer Character Sleep Pant Wardrobe Giveaway

in Character, giveaway, Sleep Pant Wardrobe, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, July 08, 2016

Happy Friday dear readers! You know how much I love kicking off the weekend by sharing a giveaway with you. Today I've partnered with several bloggers to bring you a comfy, perfect for a lazy Saturday morning style giveaway- Summer sleep pants in an assortment of cute characters!

Summer Pajama pants giveaway

Each of these pajama pants have an adorable and just plain cool character. From Minnie Mouse, Ariel to the cool Batman pajamas, there is a color and pattern sure to please everyone.

Welcome to the Summer Character Sleep Pant Wardrobe Giveaway Event!

Sponsored by: Richard Leeds International

Hosted by: Southern Mom Loves

With the summer heat in full force, we thought you could use some cool new PJ pants! These character sleep capri pants from Richard Leeds International are made of soft, 100% cotton to help keep you cool all summer long, and are available in Mickey, Minnie, Ariel, Minions, Dory, Eeyore, Hello Kitty, TMNT, Batman, Wonder Woman, and more.

Holly from Southern Mom Loves reviewed these new sleep pants (available at Walmart.) You can see her full review here, and then enter to win a full summer sleep pants wardrobe below!

Summer character sleep pants giveaway

1st Prize: 1 (One) winner will receive one of each sleep pant design for a total of 11 pairs of sleep pants!
2nd Prize: 2 (Two) winners will each receive 5 pairs of sleep pants!
3rd Prize: 5 (Five) winners will each receive 3 pairs of sleep pants!
4th Prize: 16 (Sixteen) winners will each receive 1 pair of sleep pants!

24 total winners will be sent fun Character Sleep Pants in randomly chosen designs from the styles shown above, in their Women's size as they state it in the Giveaway Tools widget below. (ARV $518!) Enter below, the odds are fantastic!

Giveaway begins on 7/8/16 at 1:00 am CST and ends on 7/29/16 at 11:59 pm CST. Must be 18 years or older, open to residents of the US only. Once confirmed, the winners will be added to the Southern Mom Loves Winner's List.

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Good luck!

Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household, per address. All entries will be verified. Void where prohibited by law. Winner will be contacted by email; Please add southernmomloves@gmail.com to your whitelist. Richard Leeds International will be responsible for prize delivery to the winner. This giveaway is in no way administered, sponsored, endorsed by, or associated with Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest, or any other social media platform.

Contact Holly at southernmomloves@gmail.com if you have any additional questions or comments, or would like Southern Mom Loves to organize your next giveaway.

Yummy Double Chocolate S’mores dessert to welcome summer

in #AD, bbqs, chocolate, cookouts, desserts, family, firepits, foodanddrink, fun, marshmallows, S'mores, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, June 03, 2020

Hello June and hello to summer with all it’s fun activities! One of my families favorite summer activities is having cookouts or bonfires where we serve S’mores for dessert. There’s just something so wholesome and fun about serving this dessert and now, thanks to Stuffed Puffs latest creation, we can have yummy double chocolate S'mores dessert to welcome summer!

Stuffed Puffs for the Summer Dessert Win- S’mores!

Yummy Double Chocolate S’mores dessert to welcome summer

15 chores you can tackle in 15 minutes or less

in chores, cleaning, home, homemaking, quick, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, June 30, 2014

Summer is such a fun season. We wait for it all year, planning and dreaming of those long, hot summer days and what we’ll do in them.

Summer Fun Activities:

swimming summer fun

Swimming
Traveling
Enjoying summer fruits
Picnics
BBQ’s
Bonfires
Sleepovers
Gardening

The one thing we don’t plan and dream of is summer chores. I don’t know about you, but at my house, once the kids are out of school my chore time increases. From sticky kitchen tables and counters to the ever-present need to sweep up tracked in grass and dirt, I felt like I could not keep up until I made this one simple change.

Cleaning clothes

Take a Break from Work-do a quick chore:

I take a break from work every 30 minutes or so and do a quick chore. Taking these mini-breaks helps me be more productive, helps increase my energy while decreasing my seat time and helps lessen my chore list when I do switch gears and stop working for the day. You’d be surprised how much you can get done in 10 - 15 minutes!

15 chores you can tackle in 15 minutes or less:

Here are 15 quick chores that I do. Feel free to copy my list to get you started.

Fold a load of laundry, put it away and start a new one.
Sweep the kitchen and mudroom floor.
Wipe down bathroom counters and mirrors.
Water plants on the front porch.
Clean out the trash in the car.
Go through the mail and recycle junk mail.
Deadhead flowers and pinch back herbs.
Check pantry supplies for a weekly meal plan.
Dust a room and put away discarded items.
Unload dishwasher.
Wipe down kitchen table and chairs.
Clean out Frig drawers.
Clean photo frames in the hall.
Update coupons.
Wipe down glass doors.

WAHM's Re-Energize:

If you work away from home all day, you can still use this list to tackle your chores. Taking a break every 30 minutes to do something you enjoy like sipping a cool drink while reading will help you feel re-energized once you do return to your chore list.

Delegate Chores:

Be sure to delegate some of your chores to your kids if they are old enough and especially if they find you mid-task and tell you they are bored! I always find a task my daughters can handle. Just remember to be good to yourself and step away from work too so you can fully enjoy this special season.

Enjoy Summer!

Please share in comments: If you could wish away one household chore forever, what would it be? For me, it’s cleaning showers!

Win Avon decor for your next Summer Soiree

in Avon, AvonRep, decor, home, Seetheproducts, sponsored, win, by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, July 17, 2017

Did you know that Avon, the iconic beauty brand has a line of gorgeous home decor? If you answered no, you are not alone! Most people categorize the Avon name with beauty, skincare and maybe fragrances, but the New Avon LLC offers savvy shoppers so much more. That’s why I’m excited to share their current sweepstakes for gorgeous dinnerware and decorative accents with you.

Avon summer soiree sweeps #AvonRep

Kick off your summer with a Free #Kraft #CookingUpSummer Cookbook!

in cookbook, cooking, free, Kraft, recipes, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Saturday, June 13, 2015

The warm summer days and long summer nights are finally here! It's time to get ready to kick off the official start of summer next Sunday by planning your first family picnic, or cook-out! This is a sponsored post by Lunchbox and I will receive compensation for each approved download. However, I only share information I feel will benefit my readers.

Kraft can help you plan the perfect celebration with the FREE “Kick Off Your Summer” cookbook! In this cookbook, you’ll find delicious recipes and tips for your picnics, cook-offs, parties and more so you can be known as the “Official Cook of the Summer!”

You'll find awesome recipes like the Philadelphia Fruit Pizza.

Or these Memphis-Style BBQ Sliders!

Let Kraft help you plan the perfect celebration with the Free Kick off your Summer cookbook! Download your copy today by clicking the pictures above and get busy #CookingUpSummer!

Grill, Fire Pit, Flat Top: How to Cook Anything Outside Book Giveaway

in #AD, America's Test Kitchen, blog hop, cookbook, giveaways, grill, recipes, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, June 07, 2023

I rarely receive a book that my husband picks up and reads first, but that’s exactly what happened when I got a complimentary copy of America’s Test Kitchen’s The Outdoor Cook book and left it on the counter while I went running errands. Upon my return, my husband couldn’t wait to tell me how much he enjoyed flipping through the book and found it to be a great resource! I couldn’t agree more and so I’m thrilled to be hosting a giveaway for a copy and joining in the Hello Summer Giveaway Hop.

Hello Summer: Let's Cook Outdoors!

Hello Summer cookbook giveaway and hop

6 Fun Diffusing Recipes to welcome Summer in June EO Recipe Box

in #AD, cleaning, crafts, essential oils, recipes, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, June 04, 2024

Recently I learned about a new to me Essential Oil company that said they made learning and using essential oils easy. Since I’ve wanted to learn more on this topic, I went to the Simply Earth website and was excited to see they offer monthly boxes, free educational resources, affordable prices, and best of all, this is a small business with a big heart, donating thirteen percent of profits to organizations that help end human trafficking. Read on to see all the fab goodies that came in my June EO Recipe Box.

Welcome Summer into your Home with Essential Oils:

Simply Earth Essential Oil Boxes

3 ways to achieve your health goals this summer

in #AD, drinks, goals, health, nutrition shakes, protein, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Abbott partnered with influencers such as me for its Ensure Program. As part of this Program, I received compensation for my time. Abbott/Ensure believes that consumers and influencers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. Abbott/Ensure policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and social media engagement recommendations.

This post is sponsored by Ensure®, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle should be something we all strive for all year; and while I try to do my best most days, one look at me in last year’s swimsuit was enough to let me know I needed to revisit some of my healthy living habits. I’m not into fad diets, body shaming or negative self-talk, so my post today will focus on the positive actions I’ve taken in the past that have worked well. I think they will work for you too. Here are 3 ways to achieve your health goals this summer.

3 ways to achieve your health goals this summer #ad #EnsureMaxProteinAtWalmart

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