First, before we get into this segment for KDKA— I’d like for you to check out what you see on TV Vs. What’s happening at home (or at the beach for this segment). Alright–now we can move on to some money saving mom hacks
Fall Must Haves for Every Mom on Great Day Washington
Looking for a few products that will make your life and your family’s life a little easier? Today I’m sharing a few of my favorites over on Great Day Washington. Check it out!
GoGo Big squeez, GoGo squeez Happy Tummiez- GoGo squeeZ fruit pouches are the perfect healthy snack to fuel good, pantry friendly and great on the go
Cost: GoGo squeeZ Happy TummieZ $3.49 ,GoGo Big squeeZ $6.99
Happy Camper Live- Happy Camper Live’s website and app brings 100s of activities to kids right at home 365 days a year!
Cost: $4.99 a month and $11.99 for three months. There is a 7 day free trial as well as free content from
One A Day®- One A Day® recently launched three new, innovative products for consumers at
every stage of life! Whether it be the new Prenatal Advanced Complete Multivitamin, 50+ Advanced Multivitamin with Brain Support Gummies or Natural Fruit Bites Multivitamins, the whole family can find an option that fits their unique age, gender, and health goals.
Cost: Fruit Bites Multivitamins $14.99, Prenatal Advanced $23.95
Jergens Ultra Healing+- This non-greasy formula contains multi-vitamins and Plant Proteins, which are known for increasing the skin’s natural ability to hold moisture. Packaged in a convenient, portable tube, it comforts skin and provides intensive moisturization at the ready.
Cost: $7.99
Hair Food Avocado & Argan Oil Smoothing Mask- Made with superfood ingredients, Hair Food Avocado & Argan Oil Smoothing Hair Mask repairs and hydrates hair while fighting frizz.
Cost: $2.99
Pantry Staples
Keeping your pantry stocked during these crazy times is key to making life easier. I stopped by Great Day Washington to share a few of my favorites.
Tussock Jumper Wines- If Mom loves to travel as much as we do, take her on a virtual wine tour with Tussock Jumper! Live on Facebook this Friday 5/8 at 6 PM), taste along with their team to learn about four different wines and wine regions! Sip sustainably made Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, then ‘jump’ over to Argentina to taste the ‘land of the sun’ with their Malbec. Then, swing over to Veneto, Italy to learn about Prosecco, and then to Valencia, Spain for a sweet and ‘rosy’ end to her journey. These four wines are a steal at under $60!
Wisconsin Cheese – Wisconsin wins more cheese award than anywhere in the world, it’s the MVP in creating beautiful cheese plates, mouthwatering recipes, and delicious “pantry pairings” (like chocolate and wine!) For recipe inspiration and pairing tips, visit wisconsincheese.Com & remember to always look for the proudly Wisconsin badge to ensure you get the highest quality most awarded cheese.
good2grow Character 6-Packs- good2grow’s 100% Apple and 75% Less Sugar Fruit Fusion Juices contain no sugar added and no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors and with no-spill, collectable character tops they are a great way to keep kids entertained while stuck at home. good2grow’s Character 6-Packs are now available on Amazon, featuring select characters that kids love: Paw Patrol, Mickey and Minnie, My Little Pony, Marvel and Minions. Kids can log their character tops, play games and earn rewards in good2grow’s new Collectors App, available now in the Apple and Google Play app stores.
SodaStream- SodaStream’s Fizzi turns regular tap water to sparkling in seconds, without needing electricity. Customers are able to get their SodaStream CO2 cylinders delivered directly to them at home using SodaStream.com. No more running to the store for bottles of seltzer, use SodaStream’s Fizzi to turn your regular tap water to sparkling water in seconds. Every family with a reusable SodaStream bottle saves over 3,070 plastic bottles and cans from landfills
RiceSelect® Texmati®- Designed to be delicious, Texmati® rice features a captivating aroma, unexpected texture and nutty flavor. Perfect for reinventing familiar flavors. RiceSelect® is the essential ingredient for making a meal unforgettable. RiceSelect® is ideal for improvising in the kitchen, which we’re all doing a lot more of lately. Cue up your favorite cooking playlist and head to their Instagram for some inspiration! With breathtaking photography and eye-catching videos, RiceSelect’s Instagram is an incredible resource for those seeking culinary inspiration. Find a recipe that calls to you, like these fan favorites:
Rumi Spice – Founded by Army Veterans, Rumi Spice brings flavorful, ethically-sourced spices direct from Afghanistan to your plate. Using spice as a force for good, Rumi contracts over 4,000 Afghan women (many widowed) to hand harvest and process the spices, providing jobs to many and a boost to Afghanistan’s economy. Flavorful, hand-crafted authentic spices and blends including wild black cumin and aromatic saffron – Rumi’s signature spice.
Cabin Fever Must-Haves!
Since we are all feeling the effects of cabin fever these days, I wanted to share a few products that are helping to make our social distancing life a little easier. I chatted with Kristen over at Great Day Washington about a few things that are making life a little easier these days.
fairlife® ultra-filtered milk is lactose-free with 50% more protein, 50% less sugar, and 30% more calcium than regular milk. fairlife now has shelf-stable ultra-filtered milk in 8oz bottles that can last on shelves for at least 6 months unopened. It’s real milk that has been pasteurized at an ultra-high temperature and packaged in a sterile environment to ensure it is safe to keep at room temperature for a long time before opening. Once opened, the shelf life is similar to regular milks. The 8oz bottles come in chocolate and 2%; they are sold in 6-packs. I love the new compact size because it’s a great way for my family to get the nutrition they need while snacking at home or on-the-go
Icelandic Provisions Krímí skyr – Krímí is the whole milk version of Icelandic Provisions traditional skyr and has an ultra-creamy texture.
Each cup of Icelandic Provisions Krímí skyr boasts 11 grams of protein while lower in sugar. Icelandic Provisions does not contain artificial preservatives, thickeners, sweeteners, flavors or colors.
Icelandic Provisions can be found in the refrigerated section at retailers nationwide including Whole Foods Market, Wegmans, Safeway, Target, Harris Teeter and more.
Sweat with Celsius– Boca Raton-based energy drink Celsius has brought an all-star team of fitness trainers onboard for its Sweat With Celsius classes, streaming live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at noon. Head to their Instagram to stream the workouts! @celsiusofficial
Lorissa’s Kitchen-Give their Steak Strips in Original and Korean Barbecue or their Kitchen Grass-Fed Beef Stick Multipacks for a delcius and protein packed snack. Lorissa’s Kitchen Steak Strips are tender, perfectly seasoned and made from 100% grass-fed beef or all-natural chicken and turkey raised without antibiotics. Lorissa’s Kitchen Grass-Fed Beef Stick Multipacks come with 5 individually wrapped 100% grass-fed beef sticks, making it easy to plan your weekly snacks ahead of time.
Head to Amazon and use code “20LKFLY” to get 20% off Lorissa’s Kitchen snacks.
Cabo Fresh Guacamole Squeeze– Perfect for my guac fans! The same guac you love now lasts up to 10 days with airlock technology! A perfect at home must have that’s easily applied to all your favorites
Mommy’s Bliss – Mommy’s Bliss is a trusted mom-created brand that for the last 20 years has developed a variety of safe and gentle baby, and children’s supplements and now a new line of mom products. Their products include a cough relief line, digestive support such as gripe water and gas drops, probiotics, immunity support, and vitamins. Mommy’s Bliss Vitamin D Organic Drops are great for breastfed babies.Mommy’s Bliss Organic Baby Elderberry Drops: Support baby’s immune system with a baby-friendly blend of organic herbs, extracts, prebiotics, and vitamins that support babies 4 months
New Year’s Hack’s
Do your New Year’s Eve plans include pint-size guests? The kids and I are sharing some of our favorite New Year’s Eve Hack’s games, snacks, and activvities that your kids will love–even if they don’t make it to NYE. Check out our latest for TLCme
The Best Tailgate Hacks!
It’s football season! Starting off the night early with a tailgate add even more fun to the night. Before heading down to the game, here are some tailgate hacks to make the most of your night out.
- If you don’t have a cooler, don’t fret. You can turn a case of beer into an instant cooler with this hack. Start by emptying out the case of beer and line it with two large shopping bags or kitchen sized garbage bags. Then put the drinks back in and top off with lots of ice.
- If you are packing a cooler full of drinks, label the top so that everyone can easily find their drinks without having to fish through ice. So put beer on one side and soda on the other and put a label on the lid of the cooler.
- You’ll never have to worry about losing your car with this hack. Tie a large helium balloon on an extra-long string to your car. So even if you feel like your car is lost in the crowd, you and your friends will easily be able to spot your vehicle.
Podcasts Perfect for Your Road Trip
If you’ve got a road trip planned, then you need to download a few podcasts that will make your time on the road fly by. From true crime, interviews with celebrities, and fascinating stories, here are podcasts you’ll want to listen to on your next road trip.
The Dropout – The story of Elizabeth Holmes and her company Theranos is an unbelievable but real-life tale of greed, lies, and ambition that went very, very wrong. You may have heard about Holmes or Theranos in the news, but this in-depth podcast gives you all the details on Holmes’ life before and after the fall of Theranos. This podcast is one you won’t be able to stop listening to during your vacation.
Over My Dead Body – From the people who brought you Dirty John and Doctor Death, it’s no surprise their newest podcast is a must listen. This true crime thriller tells the story of a couple whose marriage falls apart and one of them winds up dead. The story has so many twists and turns you won’t see coming.
How I Built This – Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite companies got their start? Are you fascinated by tales of people who have an idea and find a way to turn it into a reality? Then this is the podcast for you. Guy Raz, of NPR, interviews the creators of companies like Panera, Spanx, and Away Luggage for an honest look into the up and downs they have faced in their lives and careers. From very personal stories and a look at what is next for these entrepreneurs, How I Built This is perfect for binging.
My Favorite Murder – The perfect mixture of true crime and humor-yes that’s actually a thing– My Favorite Murder has quickly become one off the most popular podcasts in the world. Hosts Georgia and Karen talk about all things true crime and their own lives in a way that fans love and keep them listening every week. Get ready to laugh, get ready for lots of sarcasm and snark, and of course, be shocked the way only true crime stories can shock.
Tips to Get Your Car More Organized
If you are looking around at your car and thinking “I have got to get organized,” well, we’ve got some tips for you. From managing your kids’ stuff to tackling you console and even your trunk space, here are simple organization ideas to get your car organized and to keep it organized.
- Keep your trunk space organized but not cluttered but purchasing a few collapsible bins in different sizes. This way you can load up everything from groceries, supplies for a quick trip, or things you keep in the car all the time, and they won’t roll around in your trunk. When you’re not using them, just fold them and stack them in your car. Velcro is also a great way to get the bins to stay put.
- Keep trash from piling up in your car by purchasing a plastic cereal dispenser from the dollar store and turn it into a trash can. Fill the container with a few plastic bags and store it in the car-the car door is a great place.
- If your console is getting out of control, grab a few zippered pencil pouches. You can organize everything that needs to stay in the car, change, and all of your other essentials, then just zip the bags and place them back into the console.
- For your kids, fill up a shower caddy with their books, games, papers, crayons pencils, and snacks. Before they leave the car, remind them to put everything bag into the shower caddy to keep everything neat and tidy.
The Best Gear for Traveling with Toddlers
Traveling with toddlers means you will need to pack more than a few outfit changes. So before you plan your next road trip with your toddler in tow, here are a few items you’ll want to have on hand. From their luggage to their stroller and even items to help them sleep better, check out gear that are a must-have if you have toddlers.
- Make long walks through the airport easy and fun with this luggage seat. Give your toddler a ride with the Think King SitAlong Toddler Luggage Seat by pushing them on your carry-on luggage. The seat attaches to your rolling suitcase and folds up to fit in the overhead bin on the plane. Airports with young kids can be stressful, but this seat makes life a little easier for everyone.
- Stay hands-free at the beach or pool with this creative cover-up. Sholdit Convertible Sarong multitasks, just like you. Not only is it the perfect cover-up, but it also has a pocket to hold all the essentials- phone, room key, and cash. Bonus– it can also transform in a beach bag. Now you can keep up with your toddler, snap a few pictures on your phone, and tote everything you’ll need for some fun in the sun.
- Forget big and bulky strollers when you travel and get this awesome travel stroller. The Pockit Plus is the world’s most compact stroller, measuring just 12 x 7 x 14 inches when folded flat. It’s small but strong and is perfect for vacay with your babe. We love that the Pockit Plus reclines, so even if your little one needs a nap, you can keep moving.
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