Marriage IS a fairy tale....just in reverse

My girls like to play with their toys and they have too many of them. They seriously have 3 designated rooms with toys and yet they still seem to scatter them throughout the entire house. The living room, the hallways, the shoe rack, the kitchen, my clothes drawers and all sorts of fun places.

Happy Cleaning!

Sassy Swimwear for the Little Ones

Next week my husband finally has vacay. OMG yes! I seriously NEVER see my husband. I'm hoping I get to squeeze in a date night in there somewhere.

We are going to Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX  (check out the deals they have before you book + will be posting a review).

I purchased a couple of new swimwear for the girls and had to make sure their old ones still fit - they grow so fast :(


One Piece VS. Two Piece Swimwear
I personally prefer a one piece swimwear versus a two piece swimwear for the girls. Most of the time I find that the bottom may run too big and when in the water it tends to fall off especially going down a water slide. Always having to pull it up for your kiddos is quite annoying!


Potty Training Turmoil
My 3 year old Kylie is pretty much without diapers, BUT I have to constantly and consistently remember to take her every 30 minutes just in case. She has a problem with informing me when she has to go and has been doing #2 in her undies. Can you say GROSSNESS?! No, I'm not used to it and get irritated every single time and she apologizes afterwards. Weird thing is she fights me and sometimes bites me when I make her go and she ends up doing the potty when I finally force her on the toilet.

She is perfectly fine with sleeping without a diaper through the night. If I'm lucky during her #2 fiascos, I just happen to catch her in the moment of straining and I turn into Super Mom and dash to the potty. I've tried everything! I guess I'm just an unlucky parent, she does have a stubborn strong willed personality. Oh please let this phase be over ASAP!


Swim Diapers 
I NEVER find any that actually work. Do they even exist? Or are they just made for catching #2s in the pool which thankfully has never happened, however she did pee in them because I've felt the warmness dripping on me when I happen to hold her or I see it dripping down her leg.

I'll probably be putting swim diapers on her during our trip unless she does #2 beforehand.


Cute swimwear photo shoot ~

Orange Grapefruit Bikini (4T, runs a little small), Target   |   

Red White Polka Dots Ruffled Tankini (3T, true to size), Target 

Blue Polka Dots & Stripes One Piece ($12.95, size 2-4Y, true to size), H&M   |
Floral One Piece (sale $3.95, size 3T), Old Navy  |  Purple Floral Tankini (4T, bottom runs big), Target  |
Purple Tankini  (3T, true to size), Old Navy

PROMO CODES ~

Target

Save 25% when you buy 3+, save 15% when you buy 2 clothing, shoes & accessories items for the whole family

No Code Needed

Ends 10/05

Old Navy

30% off when you use your Old Navy Card, Gapcard, or Bananacard

Don't have a card? 20% off 

Use Code: STUFFSAVE
Ends 10/10

H&M 

Sale up to 70% off

No Code Needed

Halloween Crafts: Pumpkins and Ghosts

The girls think Halloween is so much fun. It's spooky, it's dress up, trick or treating, and candy. I also want it to be remembered as a time for fun creative crafts.

Simple Cut Out Pumpkins

Materials

Orange construction paper

Black construction paper 

Scissors

Glue

Directions

1. Draw a shape of a pumpkin on orange paper
2. Using scissors, cut out  the pumpkin shape. Kids be careful!
3. Draw your eyes and nose, be creative. I just used triangles because it was a last minute idea. 
4. Using glue, glue your face pieces to the pumpkin cut-out

I let the girls glue and place the shapes on their own. I had to do some adjusting, but they were proud of they did it on their own! My girls also insisted on placing their pumpkins on our spider web decor.

Ghosts

Materials

Old white t-shirt

Cotton balls

Pipe cleaners

Black permanent marker

Small safety pins

Ribbon or string

Scissors

Directions

1. Using an old white t-shirt and scissors, roughly cut out a piece about the size of your two hands, it doesn't have to be perfect
2. Place about 3-4 cotton balls in the center of your cut out t-shirt
3. Wrap the shirt over the cotton balls and using the piper cleaner as a neck base. You will need to trim the piper cleaner and wrap it carefully to tuck in the sharp edges
4. Puff up and poof out the head of the ghost
5. Using permanent marker, make a scary face
6. To hang your ghost, safety pin the top of the ghost's head and then tie a ribbon or string to the safety pin

Happy Crafting!

Picture Playtime Before Bedtime

"Children make your life important."  - Erma Bombeck

Having some fun with my girls before bedtime after Daddy fell asleep on us after face time lol, I should've taken a snapshot of his picture.

Looking super intense, I'm really impressed how well Lianna works the computer. 

Not exactly sure if that's a good thing.

Aww.....Best Friends Forever!

This is a perfect example of how different and unique their personalities are

Goodnight and Sweet Dreams!

Dance Through Life

Recital = Excited + Nervous

Earlier today my girls had dance class (ballet & tap). We recently signed up with the YMCA. I'm excited the girls will be performing in a Christmas Recital, however I'm a little nervous.

What if my girls are the only dancers who stumble on their dance steps? 

Moms, do you have these feelings too?

We always want our children to shine and we aren't suppose to compare, but sometimes you can't help it.

Their instructor is awesome and the girls have so much fun, at the end of the day that's really all that matters!
I definitely do not want to be one of those moms on the reality shows like Toddlers and Tiaras or Cheer Perfection.

I regret not being involved in any extracurricular activities when I was a child so I want my children to have that opportunity and that consistency where they can excel with motivation especially in something they enjoy doing and may grow to love.

The National Dance Educational Organization says dance is a powerful ally for developing many of the attributes of a growing child. Dance helps children mature physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. The physical benefits of dance are widely accepted, but the emotional, social and cognitive attributes have only recently begun to be appreciated. 

Lianna + Kylie

Oh So Cute & Affordable Leotards + Tutus
You know those irresistible local dance stores with those fancy ballet dresses? They can be expensive and you can't just purchase one dress, right? You want your little one to look fabulous so why spend a fortune when they will outgrow them anyways.

Take a look at my favs ~

Discount Dance Supply has a $2.95 flat rate shipping. Dancewear Solutions' shipping varies by item and zip code. I'm all about free shipping and free returns and unfortunately these sites do not offer them :( 

  

Currently Target is offering  buy 4, get the next one FREE and if you spend $50, you get free shipping. Free returns online and you can return your online purchases to your local store.

 Walmart is by far the best priced. Free shipping on eligible $45 orders with home free. Walmart also offers free returns online and you can return your online purchases to your local store.

Fall Fashion for My Little Fashionista

My first post. Nervous. Excited. Anxious.

Yes, I'm a newbie. Yes, I'm still learning. Yes, it's late at night. Yes, the kids are soundly asleep.

Yay! ME time. 

I Heart Online Shopping

Lianna, my oldest daughter whom is 4 years is constantly growing out of her clothes and I don't realize it until I'm putting on a shirt that's a bit too small for her. I absolutely LOVE online shopping, but my husband isn't too happy about it. 

It's so convenient and you can take your time browsing because going out shopping with a 4 and 3 year old can be a challenge.

Key Factors I Look For When Shopping Online

• Free returns or exchanges whether it be online or to a local store
• Free shipping
• Promo codes
• Reviews

One of my fav places to shop for the girls is Old Navy. When I shop, I have a habit of instantly clicking on the SALES and CLEARANCE links, I'm a sucker for discounts. 

20% promo code ONTREAT (excludes Everyday Steals), expires 9/18. Free shipping with a purchase of $50. 

Happy Shopping!