End the Summer Making Tracks with Animal Traks Flip Flops

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School will be starting again before we know it but for these last couple of weeks of summer you must let your children walk around in their super cute unique, colorful and playful flip flops for kids called Animal Traks. Whether you are headed to the beach, on a walk or even in wet pavement, these sandals leave adorable prints wherever your children go!

My children received the adorable Bear and Dino Flip Flops and they couldn't be happier! They love the fun animal prints they can make and the flips flops are comfortable and so cute!

My daughter received the Bear flip flops in red and they were a little big but that wasn't stopping her from smiling ear to ear every time she wore them!

There were her first "big kid" flip flops without straps on the back and I love the comfortable extra thick heel with small arch support so they protect her feet from foot problems!

And my son is a HUGE fan of Dinosaurs so the Dino flip flops were a must-have for my son! He was instantly thrilled and wouldn't take them off!

I love that they are quick dry and easy washing and are made with thick quality material! I don't have to worry about my son wearing a hole through these flip flops!

If you want a fun summer gift for your children, Animal Traks flip flops are super fun and comfortable for making trips all over the beach!

Buy It:

You can purchase Animal Traks flip flops in Dino, Bear, Tiger/Cat, and Wolf/Dog from Amazon.com

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Lovin' Summer with tommee tippee!

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{Sad sigh...}

Yes, summer is almost over. Where did the time go??

It has been a fun summer in our house...trips to the beach, the local Children's Museum, lots of walks, garage sales and the birth of our third child!!!

And who has been there every step of the way?? One of our favorite brands - tommee tippee!

Their products have refreshed us in the heat, fed my children delicious summer salads, breakfasts, and so much more, and we even got a chance to stock up some tommee tippee baby essentials for our new baby - pacifiers, bottles, and sippy cups for when he is older!

Take a look at our some of our children's favorite times with tommee tippee this summer:

My daughter using her tommee tippee spoon to eat a tasty tuna salad and staying refreshed with a tommee tippee spout cup!

My daughter LOVES her tommee tippee spoons and uses them for almost every meal! They are the perfect size for her hands and mouth and they give her just the right amount of food in each bite!

My oldest son was so proud to show off all the new tommee tippee products we have received and will use soon with our newborn son!

And then there are the shots of my newborn already loving his tommee tippee products! Well, he really does love them...it just doesn't look like it in this pic.... :)

Showing off a tommee tippee bib and bottle! He can't wait to use them!

And I just couldn't resist this cute one of him cuddling daddy alongside the tommee tippee bottle!

Now we get ready for school to start and for the first time we send one off to school this year - my 4 year old is heading to Pre-K! It will be a new experience for us all and I can't wait! And I am sure tommee tippee will be right there alongside us every step of the way!

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Say Goodbye to Summer As You Drink Madria Sangria Moscato!

I am a HUGE fan of Sangria and its tasty, fruity taste! However, I don't like the time it takes to make it! That is why I am absolutely loving the new Madria Sangria Moscato, a readymade drink that combines the refreshment of sangria with the sweetness of Moscato in one delicious bottle! With notes of orange, peach and apple, it's refreshing for the remaining warm summer nights. Just add ice and fresh fruit and you are all set!

Although the exact origins of sangria are unknown, one thing is for certain – Madria Sangria makes this fruity concoction delicious. Thought to be of Spanish origin, sangria has become one of the most popular refreshments throughout the world.

This Madria Sangria Moscato was the perfect mix of fruitiness and sweetness and it is great serving alone or with fruit and ice! I love how you can serve this up to guests as a fancy Sangria drink WITHOUT all the work! It is the perfect drink to serve as you say goodbye to summer and hello to cooler weather!

Buy It: You can purchase Madria Sangria Moscato at a local spirits retailer near you!

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Toast the End of Summer with Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails!

Summer is unofficially over today, but your summer parties, pool parties, and grill outs don't have to! There is still a lot of nice weather, sun, and fun to come and make sure when you are having that end of summer, back to school fun, you have the new Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails near by for a sweet frozen wine drink to cool you down and quench your thirst!

I recently received two of each of the great flavors of Arbor Mist Frozen Wine: Blackberry Merlot, Strawberry White Zinfandel, and White Pear Pinot Grigio. Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails are a new way to enjoy great-tasting wine with a splash of fruit, frozen!

The best part about them is that they are so easy to drink frozen: you just simply freeze, squeeze and enjoy! Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails require no mixing of ingredients, ice or blenders. Simply place the liquid pouch in the freezer for five hours, gently massage, tear open the top, squeeze to pour into a glass and enjoy a smooth frozen wine cocktail with all the great taste and same alcohol level as Arbor Mist Wines.

I really enjoyed the tastes of each of these Frozen Wine Cocktails but I must say that I liked the Blackberry Merlot and Strawberry White Zinfandel the best! Berries just are my favorite! :)

All the flavors were super sweet and my throat actually kind of hurt after one glass. That's when I noticed that these drinks contain high fructose corn syrup (which I try to avoid if I can) and 44g of sugar! There are just a lot of other wines and spirits I can drink and serve that don't contain high fructose corn syrup and that much sugar and still taste great...so that really dampened my impression of these Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails!

But if you like a really sugary, fruity wine that is easy to freeze, pour and serve, then you will really like frozen wine cocktails from Arbor Mist. The flavors are really fruity and they taste heavenly on a hot day!

Buy It: You can purchase the Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails at local retailers.

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Brew Over Ice K-Cup Portion Packs Review

I am so excited to introduce you to Brew Over Ice K-Cup® portion packs for your Keurig Brewer! Specifically blended to brew iced beverages, Brew Over Ice K-Cup portion packs create cool, refreshing iced coffee or iced tea at the touch of a button, right in the comfort of your own home.

What I love about Keurig brewers is that they are so easy to use and make such delicious drinks quickly! Just Simply:

· Fill a 16-oz. plastic cup with ice and place it under a Keurig Brewer
· Choose the 6-oz.or 8-oz. button
· Brew directly over ice
· The ice does the rest -- stir and enjoy!

Brew Over Ice K-Cup varieties include: Nantucket Blend® Iced Coffee, French Vanilla Iced Coffee, Half and Half (Black Tea and Lemonade), Southern Sweet Tea, Sweet Lemon Black Tea, Sweet Peach Black Tea, Sweet Raspberry Black Tea, and Unsweetened Black Tea.

If you are thinking of holding one more End of Summer party, then make sure to check out these great tips from Thom Filicia, an interior designer and TV star (who most recently appeared as a guest judge on HGTV’s “Design Star”). With summer winding down, it’s not too late to plan a great party with these tips from Thom to help you send off summer in style with tips for the best décor, snacks and of course iced beverages for your party.

Kick Back and Relax
o Add color, texture and pattern to your outdoor space and roll out some beautiful, colorful cotton rugs or place some big comfy floor pillows outside. Invite your guests to relax on their well-deserved day off in these casual yet stylish seating options.

Great, functional Trays:
o One of my favorite summer dining tips is to use the tray as a placemat so that you can easily carry food and drinks in and out.

Iced Beverages!
o Iced coffee and tea are staples for many people during the summer months. Stand out with Brew Over Ice K-Cup® portion packs for your Keurig® Brewing System and brew refreshing iced coffee and iced tea right at home. Try my favorite, “Celestial Seasoning’s Half and Half (Black Tea and Lemonade) or “Nantucket Blend® Iced coffee”. Show your guests how quick and easy it is to brew delicious iced beverages with your Keurig brewer!

Serve Summer Snacks
o Before summer comes to a close and you have to pull out the recipes for fall seasonal ingredients, enjoy one last party with your favorite summer treats. I like serving a variety of summer fruit to give my guests healthy snack options – watermelon, peaches and blueberries.

Outdoor fireplace/fire pit
o An outdoor fireplace can be a wonderful addition to any evening party – especially during Labor Day Weekend when the summer is winding down and it starts to cool off at night. They’re easy to find and can help extend your party outside from daytime to night – plus, who doesn’t love a good marshmallow roast!

Use Lots of Color!
o While red, white and blue go hand in hand with the Labor Day holiday, don’t be afraid to add plenty of other colors into your décor! I like using colorful candles and floral arrangements to spice up my outdoor table settings for this last holiday of the summer season.

My Opinion

My favorite way to change up my favorite drinks for the summer and beat the heat is to make them iced beverages! But sometimes it gets to be a lot of work if you have to brew the beverages with conventional brewers, coffee makers, or teapots.

However, with the Keurig (my new favorite kitchen appliance!!) making everything from iced drinks for the summer to hot drinks for the winter are SO EASY!!! My husband seriously asks for something from the Keurig everyday! He is just so amazed how easy and fun it is to use...and so am I! :)

I love the amazing variety of Iced K-Cups that Keurig offers for their brewer - there is everything from their Sweet Peach Iced Tea to French Vanilla Iced Coffee! My mouth waters and I get thirsty just thinking about them! :)

So as you say your last farewell to summer, don't forget to drink some iced drinks to toast the summer and say hello to fall! Keurig makes it super easy and you can serve all your guests in record time!

Buy It: You can purchase all Keurig brewers and Iced K-Cups from the Keurig website.

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