Something so simple, something so little- yet can become so difficult to stay true too.
You may live states away from loved ones or just across town. Whichever it may be, you shouldn't become discouraged when life seems to get in the way.
Hands down, I can relate to those that don't think there are enough hours in the day. When you've got work, after-school activities, business trips, & half written blog posts to publish- the texts/calls/voicemails from friends and family can start to pile on as well.
That's why Skype has become such an incredible platform to help you stay connected. No matter where two people may be- you can talk to one another through your computer and/or phone.
Watch below as Denis captures his first and only family photo through Skype since moving to Pennsylvania from Uganda. Such a touching story.
FTC DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT- The Pepper And Her Pups aims to provide unbiased editorials. However, I wish to disclose that from time to time I may receive free products or other compensation from companies for blogger reviews.
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.
Washing the dishes isn't exactly my most favorite chore to accomplish. Along with folding the laundry, their the last few items I try to hold off to the very end. I mean, who really wants to stand over their sink with two children hanging on their leg or sneaking off to get into something they shouldn't.
It can become quite the hassle to rinse off everything prior to loading it into the dishwasher. & let's be honest, all of those generic dish wash liquid/pacs just don't cut it. That's why I was thrilled to introduce Cascade Platinum into our dish washing routine.
It's not only made our dishes significantly brighter, but has helped eliminate the dreaded middle man of pre-washing. Those days are now a figment of my imagination and I couldn't be happier.
The impact their product leaves on those pre-loved pots and pans will leave you wanting more. Even after leaving them in the dishwasher over night, your still able to find a fresh, clean outcome.
I don't think Gail Simmons couldn't have said it any better: "The best part about it is you don't have to worry, Cascade handles it all."
Enter to win.
The Cascade “My Platinum” contest is a four week Instagram contest
encouraging fans to upload photos related to the weekly contest themes.
Show off how sparkly Cascade makes all your pots, pan and plates!
•Visit the contest landing page for information on how to enter & submit images.
•The landing page will prompt users to sign up for Instagram if they are not
currently users of the app.
•Each week, two contestants will be selected to receive a brand new
Whirlpool. Additionally, one lucky grand prize winner will receive a Platinum
kitchen makeover!
To win, users have to both register and upload a photo with the #MyPlatinum
hashtag and tag @MyCascade.
Participants that have not registered will be disqualified from winning.
Each week will have a 6-day entry period where Instagram users can enter the
contest with their #MyPlatinum Photo.
Cascade will choose two weekly winners and one final grand prize winner
after the entry period hasended. Please be sure to include both the #MyPlatinum
hashtag and tag @MyCascade in your entries to the contest!
• Week 1: My Platinum Plate (Entry Period: 6/3-‐6/9)
Show us your best dish styled from the sparkling plate up!
• Week 2: My Platinum Bite (Entry Period: 6/10-‐6/16)
Show us your best bite and most creative use of sparkling silverware!
• Week 3: My Platinum Clink (Entry: 6/17-‐6/23)
Show us how you serve up creative concoctions in sparkling glasses. Cheers!
• Week 4: My Platinum Table (Entry Period: 6/24-‐6/30)
Show us your sparkling tablescape for your most special celebrations!
• Grand Prize Winner (Entry: 6/3-‐6/30)
Learn more about Cascade’s partnership with Gail Simmons by viewing
videos available on the Cascade Facebook page and Cascade YouTube Page.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Unilever.
A few weeks ago, I shared our love for Walmart (see our post here) and a few hints on what recipe we planned on making. What better way to kick off summer then to put a fun new twist on a real classic: grilled cheese!
It's the perfect recipe to incorporate our favorite spread- I Can't Believe it's Not Butter. With 70% less saturated fat and 30% fewer calories then butter, it's always our first pick in the kitchen.
Try out this mouth-watering recipe and come back next week to see how it all turned out.
Ingredients:
French Bread
Sour Cream
Salsa
Black Olives
Doritos
Avocado
Pre-Sliced Cheese
Ground Beef
Eggs
Butter (I Can't Believe it's Not Butter Spread)
Tomato Soup
Cook the ground beef first and let your tomato soup simmer on low.
Crush the doritos onto their own plate and whisk 3-4 eggs into a bowl.
Butter each slice of bread, dip one side of each into the eggs, then right into the doritos.
Start layering your sandwich- cheese, ground beef, salsa, avocado, and olives. Put the other slice on top and cook your grilled cheese.
Once each side is crisp and the cheese has melted, take it off the stove and top it off with a dollop of sour cream and an extra olive.
Cooking your favorite recipes using Unilever buttery spreads is a deliciously smart move. With 0g trans fats per serving, less saturated fat and fewer calories than butter, cholesterol-free spreads are a better option.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kmart and March of Dimes via Mom Bloggers Club.
Think your child is the cutest ever? Now's your chance to make them a star! Enter Kmart's March of Dimes IMBORNTO Contest and your son or daughter could be featured in a Kmart circular ad.
Grand Prize:
The winner will receive a trip to Chicago in August, complete with round-trip airfare for four, a hotel stay for three days and two nights, and transportation to a photo-shoot featuring them as the star of the show.
How to Enter:
Submit a photo of your child on Kmart's Shop Your Way social shopping site and fill in the blank for the following statement: "My child was born to..." Easy enough! Winners will be judged on originality, sincerity, and how it conveys their unique talent.
Bonus:
Kmart will donate $1 for every entry to March of Dimes to support the organization's mission of improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
The deadline for entries is Sunday June 22nd, so hurry and get your entry in soon! All kids up to age 10 are eligible to enter. To view complete rules, head over here.
What is Shop Your Way:
Shop Your Way is a free members-only program and shopping community that offers rewards, personalized deals, product reviews and services like e-coupons and e-receipts for faster returns&exchanges- Join at ShopYourWay.com.
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and
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We've been successfully potty trained for a little over a year now and couldn't be more proud of our girl. The key to a seamless transition in potty training is to have the patience of a saint. As much as you may want to chuck those diapers out the door right away, you need to make sure your child is truly ready.
It can be an overwhelming experience for them to take on, so with lots of positive encouragement and reinforcement- you'll easily be on the road to success.
Potty training can be accomplished well before their able to stay dry through the night. That's why we never felt the need to rush into this last and final step. Having the chance to use GoodNight's bedtime underwear and bed mats throughout this process has been incredibly helpful.
Although we've been using bedtime underwear at night, I think it's a great time to switch over to their bed mats and really knock this one out of the park.
With these helpful tips, we've been off to a great start:
- Cutting out drinks before bed.
- Making sure to use the potty beforehand.
- Remembering to use the potty if they wake up.
- A sticker chart for positive reinforcement.
On the road to dryer nights? Head over to Target and try them out for yourself with this Coupon.
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and
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