This post was sponsored by Fresh From Florida as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, however, all opinions expressed are my own. 

As the year goes on, more and more local produce is coming into season!  I’m so excited that I’m able to run right up the road to our local Publix store and find a variety of Fresh From Florida produce.  Right now, you can find things like blueberries, bell peppers, sweet corn, and watermelon all in season.  The Florida farmers definitely make it easier to eat fresh all year round and I love knowing that the produce didn’t travel far to get to me.  Fresh From Florida produce is so popular at my local store that they were almost sold out of several items!

I was able to stock up on the blueberries since they looked so delicious.  Don’t they look amazing?  My kids love having fresh fruit in the house that they can just grab and go play outside.  Blueberries are among the favorites for sure.

Now that I’ve got your mouth watering for some sweet blueberries, there are plenty of other things to do with them besides just a quick snack.  If you visit the Fresh From Florida website, you’re sure to find pages of recipes that will be perfect to use up your produce.  I decided to find an easy one and tried making their Florida Blueberry Cobbler.  It was very simple to throw together and the whole family enjoyed it!  Personally, I found it to be a little sweet for my tastes, but the kids loved it and devoured every bite. Next time I think I’ll back off the sugar a bit, but there definitely will be a next time!

For starters, wash your berries and sort to make sure you’ve taken off any remaining stems.  Then toss with sugar and lemon juice.

Pour your sugared blueberries into a pan over a stick of melted butter.

Combine topping ingredients, pour on top and then bake!  See how incredibly simple that is!  Wow!  Definitely the easiest blueberry cobbler I’ve ever made!  I

Florida Blueberry Cobbler Recipe:

Ingredients:

Filling:
4 cups fresh Florida blueberries, rinsed and drained
1 cup Florida natural sugar
1 stick butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Topping:
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup Florida natural sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
1/2 cup milk

Preparation:

Filling:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the butter in an 8×8-inch square glass baking dish (no substitutes) and melt the butter in the microwave. In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice and blueberries. Add the sugar and mix well. Add the blueberry mixture to the baking dish with the melted butter. Do not stir.

Topping:
Combine all of the topping ingredients in a small bowl. Pour this mixture over the blueberries and bake 45 minutes, or until brown.

We served ours with some delicious vanilla ice cream on top.  Perfection!

For More Information:

For more information from Fresh From Florida produce, simple head on over to social media.   You can follow Fresh From Florida on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and visiting their recipe page.  They often share recipes and ways to use your Fresh From Florida produce in delicious ways.

This post and party were sponsored by ACT Kids Toothpaste, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

With 5 kids running around here, there are a lot of teeth to try and keep clean!  As a mom, I feel like I’m constantly chasing after one of them reminding to brush their teeth twice a day.  I know I’m not alone in that battle!  For us, the biggie is brushing long enough.  My children want to take about 10 seconds away from play to brush their teeth and that’s simply not long enough.

According to a recent survey, 35% of moms saying getting their kid(s) to brush their teeth is one of their most frustrating daily battles!* I completely relate to those results!

New ACT Kids Toothpaste is now available at a variety of retail locations, including Walmart, Walgreens, and Target locations.  ACT Kids Toothpaste is available for kids ages two years on up in fun bubble gum and fruit punch flavors.

We were recently chosen to host an ACT MommyParty as a way to share information regarding tooth care with a few of our dear friends.

ACT was very gracious and sent us a fun goodie bag for each child that included a toothbrush, ACT Kids Toothpaste, a tooth eraser, and a tooth brushing timer.  All the moms were thrilled with the toothbrush timer since it helps create a visual for the kids to know when they have brushed long enough.

During the party, we were able to have lunch with our friends.  Afterward, all of the age-appropriate children could try out their new toothbrush and ACT Kids Toothpaste and also the ACT Kids Anticavity Rinse.  The ACT Kids Anticavity Rinse is indicated for kids ages 6 and older.

We talked about keeping our teeth healthy and played fun games to remember which food items are good for teeth and which ones are more likely to cause cavities.  These kids were smart!  They know what foods are good and which ones could cause issues!  ACT had even sent a fun matching memory game for the kids.

For More Information:

For more information, please visit ACToralcare.com and check out ACTKidsSavings.com to download a product coupon.

*This survey was sponsored by Sanofi Consumer Healthcare and conducted online using Toluna’s QuickSurveys methodology between February 13, 2017 and February 14, 2017 among 1,150 moms with children between the ages of two and twelve in the USA.  Respondents for Toluna QuickSurveys are selected from among those who have agreed to participate in Toluna Surveys.

Toluna’s SmartSelectTM methodology was used to promote sample representativeness. SmartSelect relies on statistical matching rather than probability sampling to select survey respondents, based on demographic, attitudinal and behavioral characteristics that match those of the target population. Figures for age, gender, region, race/ethnicity, education and income are also weighted to bring them into line with their actual proportions within the population. Because the sample is based on those who agreed to participate in Toluna surveys, no estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.

This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

I’m so happy that summer is here!  We have a pool membership and utilize it as often as possible, especially given how hot it gets here in Georgia!  We’re already having days over 90 degrees!

Sometimes I struggle trying to get all of the kids to the pool, however taking all 5 doesn’t have to be chaotic once we are there!  The big kids are able to dive right in the deep end and I can tend to our 20 month old toddler.  He wants to swim like the big kids, however he’s too small for arm floats.  He is so much of a daredevil that he wants to be in the water and not in the kiddie pool area.

As a mom, I enjoy that I can push him through the water in this while I swim across the pool.  He’s happy and I’m happy that I’m able to get some exercise.

The SwimWays Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy works perfect for our family since he’s in the water and able to kick around a bit.  I love that it has a shade since he won’t keep a hat on.  This float folds down easily and packs away in a little bag for easy storage and travel.  I can even just toss it in our big pool bag.

This product is Step 1 in the 3 Swim Training stages with SwimWays.  Geared toward children ages 9-24 months, it’s the perfect product to start introducing your baby to the water.  My son loves that he can carry some of his favorite pool toys on the float with him.  No wonder this is the best baby float on the market!   The SwimWays Baby Spring Float is available at Target in store and online.

National Learn to Swim Day:

Did you know that the 3rd Saturday in May is National Learn to Swim Day?  This day is dedicated to education parents and children about the importance of knowing how to swim and about water safety.  Saturday, May 20, 2017 will be the 6th annual National Learn to Swim Day, started by SwimWays.  I think we will celebrate this day by another trip to the pool!  Seems like that would be the best way to celebrate and we will be sure to take along our SwimWays float!

Be sure to visit the Teach Me To Swim website for more information.

For More Information:

• SwimWays on Twitter
• SwimWays on Facebook
• Swim Steps Video
• SwimWays available at Target

This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All thoughts and reviews are my own.

As I think back to elementary school, I can remember a few times when I started feeling sick at school, whether with a virus or the flu.  I was able to go to the nurse’s office, where the nurse would help me lay down on a cool cot, administer medicine if needed, and then call my mom or grandparents to come and get me.

School nurses always have a hard job being exposed to so many germs and still staying happy and strong in order to care for all of the students in their school.

Regardless of how great school nurses are and how well we try to prevent our kids getting sick, germs are inevitable.  We try to make sure out kids wash their hands, shower after they’ve been around a bunch of other kids, but kids are going to get sick. When it happens,  Pfizer Consumer Healthcare are there for us with three solutions – Children’s Advil®, Children’s Robitussin® and Children’s Dimetapp®.

Coughs and colds are going around here like crazy.  For a child’s cough, you can trust Children’s Robitussin® Extended-Release 12 Hour Cough Relief to control and relieve symptoms all-day or all- night.  For the cold, Children’s Dimetapp® Multi-Symptom Cold Relief Dye-Free eases your child’s stuffy and runny nose, while quieting a bothersome cough.  Getting relief is sometimes the first step in getting rest and getting healthy once again.

America’s Greatest School Nurse Contest:

Does your school nurse go above and beyond in educating and comforting their students?  You can nominate them for America’s Greatest School Nurse Contest!  One nurse from every state and D.C. will win a prize pack valued at $500 and be entered to win the grand prize!  This is the title of America’s Greatest School nurse and a trip for a getaway from school sickness.

From now until February 23rd, head on over to AmericasGreatestSchoolNurse.com to nominate a wonderful school nurse in your life.  Voting will be open from April 3 to April 16 and the winners will be announced in early May.

Giveaway:

Our friends at Pfizer Consumer Healthcare would like to offer a giveaway!  One lucky reader will win a $25 Visa gift card and additional Pfizer Pediatric products [(1) Children’s Advil® Suspension, Grape, (1) Children’s Robitussin ® Extended-Release 12 Hour Cough Relief, (1) Children’s Dimetapp® Multi-Symptom Cold Relief Dye-Free].  Fill out the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win:

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Here’s a fun game that is on one of my children’s wish lists this Christmas!  The 3 Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf game!

Help the three little pigs on their adventures as they build their houses and hope to avoid the huffing and puffing, Big Bad Wolf, just like in the well-known fairytale. The 3 Little Pigs game combines skill and a dash of luck. Kids will love the soft and squeezable Big, Bad Wolf that actually huffs and puffs the pig’s houses down!

Now Available at Amazon And Walmart.