VitaDigest

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of VitaDigest. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you take vitamins? I hate to admit that I'm not the best at taking vitamins. The main time I'm really good about i is when I'm pregnant or nursing. Usually I try to take some sort of a multivitamin at those times that have enough calcium and iron. I have found looking for vitamins to be a little overwhelming though. Thanks to VitaDigest, it no longer has to be!

VitaDigest offers a large selection of vitamins and supplements. In fact, they actually offer over 13,000 vitamins, supplements and other health products! That is a large selection and it's fantastic to be able to find all this in one location. Nothing is more frustrating than looking for something and not being able to find it. I thought it was also impressive that they have been awarded INC5000 for 2009 as top 5000 Fastest growing companies!

I have spent quite some time visiting their website and think the Brainstorm 2 capsules look very interesting. They offer 90 veggie capsules which promote mental concentration. Pretty cool!

If you're looking to purchase vitamins or supplements, I would highly recommend checking out VitaDigest! They are currently offering an exclusive 10% off coupon with coupon code 'izb10jan' through the end of February! They also offer FREE shipping on all orders over $100.

Fun Weekend!

We had such a great weekend with family! It has been a while since we had so many days off work and available to relax and spend with family. Kaelyn and Kaden especially enjoyed their time with cousins and at the pool. It wasn't an extremely nice weekend, however we did get some windows of sun where we could spend some time outdoors. I was bummed that the weekend went by so quickly, but am happy that tomorrow is already Wednesday! YAY! Hopefully the next few days go by quickly too.

Hampton Chain of Friends Sweepstakes

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hampton Hotels. All opinions are 100% mine.

This is the time of year that many of us are planning getaways with family and friends. That's why I was excited when I learned about the Hampton Chain of Friends Sweepstakes. This summer they are offering a great way for you to reconnect with friends. There is a daily giveaway for a free weekend stay at any Hampton Hotel! I don't know about you, but this is a very appealing thought this time of year. I'm always telling my hubby that even a weekend vacation would be great. I think weekend vacations are a great way to refresh and relax. It's important to travel with friends and family, and that's why I appreciate the whole idea behind the Chain of Friends Sweepstakes. What a great way to reconnect with those who are important to you.

If I happened to win, I think my hubby and I would go to Las Vegas and stay in the Hampton Hotel there. We've always talked about going there and think it would be a terrific weekend getaway.

What I love about this contest, is that entering couldn't be easier. By simply visiting the Hampton website, you can click on the 'enter now' button and enter the Hampton Chain of Friends Sweepstakes for your very own chance to win! Be sure to check it out and enter if you haven't already! It's a terrific chance to win a fun getaway this summer.

Summer Time!

Can you believe we're already into July?! Why is it that winter seems to last forever, but once summer arrives it flies by? I love this time of year and that's why my family and I try to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Unfortunately the rain and mosquitoes have ruined that some for us this year..but we're definitely looking forward to it getting nicer...hopefully! The kids really enjoy their time spent outdoors as well!

Mission Menus Challenge

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Mission Foods. All opinions are 100% mine.

If there is one food I am always sure to have in my house, it's tortillas. No matter what mood your in, the meals you can make with tortillas are absolutely endless! Over the years we've learned there are good tortillas and not so good tortillas. One of our favorites is Mission Flour Tortillas!

Mission Flour Tortillas are great for meal preparation! They are versatile, soft and delicious, kid-friendly, super convenient and have the most amazing freshly-baked taste! We have come up with some pretty amazing recipes using Mission Flour Tortillas in the past, but I'm always looking for new, budget friendly ideas to try. That's why I really appreciate MissionMenus.com and their many examples of quick & easy, affordable meals for $10 using Mission Flour Tortillas. The Buffalo Chicken Tacos and Sunrise Breakfast Burrito look especially good! Yum!

One thing I love about Mission Flour Tortillas is that they contain 0 grams Trans fat per serving and are cholesterol free. They are also available in convenient sizes: small (6"), medium (8") and large (10”) sizes and can be found in major grocery stores nationwide! That means no matter where I'm at, I'm able to find them almost anywhere.

Do you enjoy meals with tortillas? Do you have some amazing recipes you've created? If so, you'll be interested in knowing that Mission Foods has a new Mission Menus Challenge currently running.

Beginning June 28, 2010 and continuing until August 9th, consumers can submit their budget-friendly recipes to Mission at www.MissionMenusChallenge.com for a chance to compete in a cook-off in Los Angeles and win a $10,000 dream kitchen makeover as well as a host of weekly prizes! The grand prize winner will win round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations for two to the Mission Menus Challenge Cook-off on September 10, 2010 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Los Angeles.

All recipes must:
• Must include Mission Flour Tortillas
• Be original
• Feed a family of five for $10 or less

I love a company that supports great causes. Mission Foods is one of those companies! They are proud to support Share Our Strength, the leading national organization committed to ending childhood hunger in America. If you'd like to help or learn more, you can visit MissionMenusChallenge.com.

My Two Kids

My baby is 7 months old today! WOW! I thought time went fast with our daughter, and now with our second baby it's going even faster. I can't believe it's been 7 months since we brought him home from the hospital...where does the time go?! In just a few short months he will be 1 and our daughter will be 3. It's hard to believe, but at the same time, is very exciting! I love nothing more than watching them grow and hit new milestones all the time.

Kaelyn is still talking up a storm and loves to strike a conversation with anyone she meets. Scott and I always say she'll have no problem making friends when she enters school. She's mommy's little helper and LOVES her little brother to pieces.

Kaden is SO close to crawling. He gets up on his hands and knees and has even gone forward a little bit. He gets frustrated though, and falls to his tummy. Within no time he'll be all over the place I'm sure. He's also starting to babble which is so cute. He loves to try and copy what we do and say.

I love my two kids to pieces. I feel very blessed to be their mom.

iCarly

This is a guest post by Marian Garland

One of the best shows available for children right now is " iCarly ." This show depicts the life of Carly, the main character on the program with her own television program. Carly and her best friend run their own television show. I love watching this program on direct tv with my kids, because it teaches them that great success can come with hard work.

What I also like about this program is how it teaches children to have an entrepreneurial spirit. This program inspires kids to be bold and daring. I also like this show, because as a parent, it inspires me to adapt to technology. The main characters are always using technology, like online videos and websites, to relate to the community. As a parent, I am inspired to also try to use technology in positive ways like Carly and her friends. Parents will enjoy watching this show with children for what they can also take away from the program.

Another reason this show is great for children is because it does not rush kids to grow up too fast. I think this program is great for kids ages 8-14. The show does not pressure kids to engage in bad behaviors, but rather reinforces how good it can feel to do the right thing. Overall, I highly recommend "iCarly."

Father's Day

We had such a wonderful weekend! Scott got to go golfing with my dad for father's day which is something they both really enjoy. Then Sunday we just relaxed...all took naps and enjoyed the day as a family. We don't get too many weekends where we can just relax, so it was nice that we finally did. Father's Day was wonderful and a day I hope Scott really enjoyed too. He deserves it...he's a terrific dad!

Dream Family Vacation to Kissimmee

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Kissimmee Tourism. All opinions are 100% mine.

After such a long and cold winter, hubby and I have been seriously discussing going on a great family vacation. I'm the only one out of the family who has been to Florida, so that's top on our list. In researching places and things to do...I came across Kissimmee. As a child, I was able to visit the Kissimmee area several times and just loved it. It's known as the heart of Florida and being right next to Orlando...you're sure to have plenty to do between the beaches, theme parks and more!

What makes Kissimmee the ideal vacation spot, is that it's close to everything! Whether you're looking to spend a day at the beach or go to Florida's amazing theme parks...you'll find a little of everything. In just the short time I've been planning our vacation so far, I've already come up with an itinerary of things I would definitely want to do while we were there.

I'd love to visit Walt Disney World again for sure! It's such a magical place for young children and one I know my kids would absolutely love! There's so much to do there, and it's certainly a vacation memory that would last for years to come.

I'd also want enjoy a little shopping and eating in Celebration. I've been there once and loved the feel of this place. I think my hubby would just love it!

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is also a place I think would be great to take the kids!

As far as a place to stay, I haven't quite decided, but think it would be great to stay at the Radisson Orlando Celebration Resort! It looks beautiful, is close to a lot of things and has a lot of great features.

I am really looking forward to the possibility of making this dream vacation a reality! The things to do and the places to stay are absolutely endless. It will be a vacation to remember always...that's for sure! If you'd like to plan your dream vacation to Kissimmee, visit here today!

6 Months Old!

Is it really possible that my baby is 6 months old already? We took him to get his 6 month pictures last week and it sunk in just how fast the time is going. In 6 months he will be 1 year old already (and Kaelyn will be 3!). WOW! His pictures went fantastic...he's such a smiley little guy! I love where we go to have them done, because they give us a CD with all the pictures and a full copyright release so we can use/share them as we wish.