I'm Super into Hanging Out in the Backyard

I like going back there, but we're in desperate need of some outdoor furniture! I'd also love to get some solar lights.

One Savvy Mom! is giving away 3 $20 gift cards to K-Mart. I know it's not much, but it's enough to get the ball rolling on paying for outdoor stuff that I'd like.

Safety First

 

I've been taking my kids to a track nearby on the weekends. This way I can get some exercise, and they can too.

One thing I've been on the lookout for is another helmet. We have one for the boy's, but not two. They are getting into riding bikes, which before never happened because my youngest couldn't figure out how to peddle.

Check out these Raskullz helmets! Super cool! Go Graham Go! is giving one away!

Today We Ran and Walked

I took my two boy's to a kid's clinic at Lowes. This is the first time that we've ever been there. I was super fun doing a project with them. Afterward, we shopped around a bit. My oldest was bouncing off the walls.

On the way home I stopped at a track and we ran and walked. My 5 year old ran a lot, while my almost 3 year old was sort of sluggish. The 5 year old is so much like his father and the almost 3 year old is so much like me {in most every way}. That includes being a lazy butt. I'll admit it. So how do I get him to want to run, walk and be healthy? We eat really healthy, he likes to play outside, but when it comes to going for a walk...he wants to take the lazy way out. He wants up, or in a stroller. Uggg! Anyhow, I've been making him walk more and more.

Spice it Up!

I like to add some spices to what I eat. This summer we're growing some herbs to dry and use next winter.

Fun Family Fritz has a giveaway going on right now for one winner to win a Seven Spice Gourmet Spice from DedeMed.

Simple Garden

Gardening is a newer interest of ours. With the prices of food, well everything going up, growing your own food just makes since. Not only the cost, but you know when you grow things yourself you know that certain things are not being sprayed on your food.

New Age Mama is hosting a giveaway where 3 winners are going to have a chance to win an herb garden from Simple garden. I love Simple garden How to Section!

Want a New Mattress?

I long for a new mattress! With me being the Queen of Allergies and my husband being the King of Back Problems, a new mattress would be GREAT!

Go Graham Go is hosting a giveaway for one LUCKY reader to win a Sealy Next Generation Posturepedic Mattress Set (valued at $999)!

Up Your Veggies!

Veggies are a hard thing to get enough of. We now serve 2 servings per lunch and dinner. I just don't feel like we get enough of them.

Country Crock is pushing veggies right now. I like to eat my veggies really as plain as possible. My kids like them that way, so why add all the extra stuff? Unless some of the veggies you are getting are in a main dish; that's different.

Country Crock wants to spread their love to THREE of Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House's readers. They will get a Veggie Party Kit of their own OR a Grand Prize $200 American Express Gift Card to buy healthy groceries. (3 prizes in total: 2 Veggie Party Kits (estimated value $100 per kit) and Grand Prize AMEX Gift Card valued at $200).

“Veggie Party Kits” include:
-Country Crock samples
-Re-usable eco-friendly grocery tote
-“Today I Ate a Rainbow” kids’ calendar
-Vegetable chopper
-Kids’ aprons
-Gardening how-to kit
-Vegetable cookbook

I Need New Shoes

I'm really in need of new shoes. My problems are:

A) They are expensive
B) I'm always with the kids
C) I can't find any that I like

So I found some that I liked today:

The brand name is Alegria. I've never heard of that kind of shoe before. It's a Canadian company. I really like to try on shoes before buying them. My Organized Chaos is hosting a giveaway for one winner to win any pair of shoes from them.  

Silk Milk

I'm trying to not drink as much cows milk now a days. I've never been a huge milk person. I've noticed a difference in my tummy. By making my own juice and drinking alternative milks I have less tummy issues.

New Age Mama is hosing a giveaway to two lucky winners. They are going to receive a Silk Chico Bag and a coupon for a free half gallon of Silk. This is one type of milk that my boy's like! It tastes good on cereal too!

Go Outback Tonight

I love the Outback Steak House! They have good food, and wonderful selection! Jolly Mom is hosting a great giveaway for one winner to win $90 of coupons for Outback Steak House!

If I win, I might pick this to eat:

I've Been Trying to Do More Fun Projects With My Kids

Mica {my oldest} is at the age where he likes to do arts and crafts. He'll be 6 in August. He's super smart, but so very selective. My husband tried planting seedlings in egg cartons with Mica's help. It ended with frustration because Mica would not listen to instruction. I think a big key thing with Mica is to try doing things with him during the day {when he's not tired}. It's also good to have Isaak {which is almost 3} out of the way.

I do have to say that I enjoy both kid's help in the kitchen. They take turns dumping in ingredients.

I'd like to give the whole gardening thing another try! Go Graham Go is hosting a great giveaway! Two Growums Kits are being given away! It's a garden kit for kids! My only problem would be what to choose!

Their Herb Garden Includes:

• 1 package: Oregano seeds
• 1 package: Cilantro seeds
• 1 package: Parsley seeds
• 1 package: Basil seeds
• 8 Coco Pellets

Their Stir Fry Garden Includes:

• 1 package: Broccoli seeds
• 1 package: Bok Choy seeds
• 1 package: Carrot seeds
• 1 package: Sugar Snap Pea seeds
• 8 Coco Pellets

Their Taco Garden Includes:

• 1 package: Jalapeno Pepper seeds
• 1 package: Iceberg Lettuce seeds
• 1 package: Tomato seeds
• 1 package: Cilantro seeds
• 8 Coco Pellets

They have even more choices! We've planted some things already. We have green onions, potatoes, oregano, basil, fennel, tomatoes, peppers, strawberry plant and blueberry plant. We want to learn how to can, and are going to harvest as much as possible this year.

Gift Pack!

My Organized Chaos is giving away a really cool gift pack from Pepto-Bismol!

I'd love to have my high school girl friends over if I win this {to help celebrate!} It's been forever since I've seen them!

One US reader will win:

• music
• decorations
• piñata and filler
• serveware
• Pepto {of course!}
• $50 AMEX gift card

Bye By Germs!

I'm super excited to learn that there is a touchless soap dispenser! I never knew that there were one you can buy for your home!

In the past, we've had some major illnesses at our house. My oldest had a staph infection in his neck when he was 7 months, my youngest had meningitis when he was 2 month and my husband had influenza a long while back. I'm a teacher, and get a lot of colds.

When giving my own kids home IV antibiotics, I learned how important it is to be germ free.

Musing Maine-iac is giving away 1 Lysol Hands Free Soap Dispenser!

Spoonk Acupressure Massage Mat

Kostiuk Crew has a great giveaway going on right now! She is giving away a Spoonk Acupressure Massage Mat!

My husband has so many back problems. I'd love to give this to him for his upcoming birthday. I'd like to try it out too!

This mat is 100% organic hemp. It comes with a portable carrying bag. 

Breville Juicer Giveaway!

We are in love with our juicer. We use it at least 3 times a week. Isaak {our almost 3 year old} loves making juice.

My favorite juice that we've made so far is: 4 Kiwis, 2 small Cucumbers or 1 large one and 4 Pears (of any variety). We add water. It's enough for 4 people. The extra rubbege is composted. I read that you can use it in muffins or cakes. 

Two of a Kind, Makes a Full House is hosting a giveaway for a winner to win a Breville Juicer!

If I win, I'm sharing one of the juicers with my younger sister. Her oldest son LOVES to make juice when he's over at our house!