Photo Challenge - April 16th - 28th

April 16, 2018 - Peacefully she sleeps. I love this girl so much.

April 17, 2018 - My boy sent me this pics of him and the few he took of Luna tonight. He looks adorable but she looks she was partying too hard.

April 19, 2018 - My son had a class trip to a Career Fair and ran into his favorite teacher who is now teaching at another school. I love that he had his phone on him and was able to send me this photo. He got the phone for Christmas and while I held out until they were a little older it is great being able to glimpse into their lives when they are away from me.

April 20, 2018 - Luna on her Cat tree in front of the window. We love to see her when we come into the drive way. She is adorable. Getting a cat was one of the best things I ever did for my kids.

April 21, 2018 - Getting new glasses is a hassle with my son. He loves sports glasses and I think he is so much cuter without these. I tried to get him to look at others but he is the one who needs to wear them every day so it has to be up to him. It took 2 hours and lots of triggers for him and me. We did not have a great time but afterward he apologized and says he knows I was trying to help him. It probably wouldn't have been so bad if his sister wasn't with us. She is an instigator and kept telling him he looks stupid and that if I don't like them I should just force him to get what I want. UGH! Kids sometimes.

April 22, 2018 - My daughter and one of her best friends helped make a tree with artist Chris Vanvooren from CV Designs. They did an amazing job and Chris is wonderful with kids.

April 23, 2018 - My preschoolers loved playing with our zoo animals in shaving cream. Any sensory thing we throw at them gets them exited.

April 24, 2018 - My artist is hard at work

April 25, 2018 - Physical Therapy on my calf tear is going well. Finally able to get on the recumbent bike.

April 26, 2018 - It isn't often I can get my girl to agree to stand next to her brother for a photo where they look like they like each other. He will she always says no. I think the dose of sunshine warmed her brother bashing heart and she grabbed him and posed.  These are the pictures I live for.

April 27, 2018 - I see some flowers finally peeking out after a long cold start to Spring. Hooray!

April 28, 2018 - Someone is happy with his new glasses and haircut. He looks great and always makes me so proud. He is so polite to the barber and made sure to thank the woman who helped him with his glasses three times before we left and told them both to have a wonderful weekend. He is a pleasure and the best person I know.

April 29, 2018 - My daughter and I headed out to take some photos today. It ended up being to cold to stay outside so we headed back quick but did manage to go to a farm that had an indoor store. I was taking a photo of a lawn ornament when she jumped into my frame saying "HEY". It is blurry but I love it. It is so her and I laugh hardest when I am with her.

Seriously April 7th? Fell Behind In My Photo Challenge Grrr - April 8-15th, 2018

How did I get so far behind? The last time I posted was for April 7th! Grrr..

April 8, 2018 - When I get out of work early I sometimes head to the beach to read for a little while before getting the kids from school. It was a gorgeous day and I happened to look up and nice this glorious sight!

April 9, 2018 - So yeah...I ended up in an emergency walk in center. Tore my calf muscle. It was horrific. Detail post coming.

April 10, 2018 - LUNA has a nasty mark on her pretty face. Not sure what it is but set up a vet visit.

April 11, 2018 - I was worried it was ring worm but isn't. Vet says to watch it and possibly we will do a fungal test in the future. On another note, she was the perfect patient. I could hear another cat freaking out in the next room.

April 12, 2018 - My little Goddess is looking more and more like a teenager every day. Her backpack weighs about 50 pounds. I wish she didn't have to carry so many books. Every class wants their own damn notebook. Thank God there are no textbooks.

April 13, 2018 - She will be 13 tomorrow and I am losing my mind. My baby will be a teenager. I wish I could slow life down. I love her style. She took the bun out the moment she got in the car. At school she needs a curtain to hide behind.

April 14, 2018 - I designed this unicorn, galaxy cake for her. She loved it. It cost $40 but was so worth it. However, making a normal face doesn't come easy for this girl.

April 15, 2018 - Left over birthday cake; it's what we had for dinner. It was delicious.

Not Getting Enough Fruits And Veggies? Get Some LIVfit Organic Superfood Blend

The 411:

Okay I was really excited to try this. My son can't comfortably eat fruits and veggies because they all make his lips itch. He has allergies, Eczema and is Autistic. While we try different things for his digestive tract (right now Charcoal Tabs) we started using Organic Superfood Blend in his foods. It comes in this resealable pouch bag and has a spoon included. 

At only 45 calories for 2 scoops it isn't bad. It blends really well. So far I have used it in his pancakes, mac and cheese, pasta sauce and he has no idea.

I love that it is all-natural vegan blend combines antioxidants*, fiber, prebiotics and proteins. There are no sugar or artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. Oh, and it’s free of allergens like gluten, dairy and soy.so at least he is getting something good for him. Will continue using until he finds a way to eat better food.

The Dating Subscription Box For Couples - Video Review

Bonding Bees is a refreshing way to experience new things with your partner, and also make sure to put aside some time to enjoy each other’s company while staying in. Every box is a surprise, so you can both look forward to what’s getting delivered to your front door each month!

In an effort to give back, each box helps a child in Brazil who is currently living in poverty. Additionally, a ‘Couple of the Month’ is randomly selected and Bonding Bees will make a donation to a charity of their choice!

• Activities include couples trivia games, painting activities, cocktail recipes, and more! 
• Three levels of subscriptions include: Curious (month to month), Crushing (3 months), and Committed (6 months).
• Learn more, challenge each other and rekindle the spark from the comfort of your own home!      

My Video Review

The 411:

I love the idea of this subscription box and with Mother's Day coming up I think it is a fantastic idea for that special woman in your life.  

The box comes with everything you need for a very special date night with the one you love. There is a book pamphlet to get you started. The one that came to me was a special night in Italy. There was an idea for setting the mood, instructions on making the pizza, making pizza, painting together, playing Italian cards, an Italian lesson on romantic phrases, fun facts about Italy, and a photo of the couple of the month. A winner is selected among those who send in their date night photos.

We haven't painted but did make the pizza last night. I wish I had a picture but since my husband came home late we made it and ate it and went to bed (SOB). We loved that we didn't have to think about dinner and all the ingredients were included. While it wasn't your normal idea of a romantic evening it was really nice. We never cook together anymore so that was fun and sweet.

The price is reasonable and the surprise of not knowing what is included in the box was fun. We can't wait to try the painting if we can keep my daughter from swiping the paint and canvas from us. She is an artist and was eyeing it up.

The House Always Wins by Brian Rouff

The 411:

I LOVED THIS BOOK and read it in 2 days. It starts out as a romance story with Anna getting to stretch her journalistic wings and interview a band that is playing nearby. While Anna has trouble getting the attention of the singer she does make a quick connection with one of the band members. She is in love and thankfully it is mutual because she picks up against her families wishes and moves away with her new love. They find their dream house, find out Anna is pregnant and soon realize they are not the only ones living there. Is it all baby brain for Anna or is something supernatural going on?

This was a quick read because the story is so smooth. There are twists and turns, humor, history, and even a ghost and his dog. I said the book was supernatural right!?

The characters are well developed. You care about them and want them to keep their house among the corrupt Developers who are trying to take away their dream house for a parking lot.  I loved their relationship and the only thing that annoyed me was how they seemed to keep secrets from each other although the reasons are developed with the story.

You will not be disappointed.