Brittleby's Corner

October 16, 2015

5 Ways to Save Money During Online Shopping

This post contains sponsored material.

Whether you’re pinching pennies as a stay-at-home mom or just looking to save a buck as a busy career professional, there are many ways you can reduce your bill when shopping online. Here are five of the easiest!

1. Shop at the Right Time

Why pay full price on Wednesday when you can wait until Friday and take advantage of a limited-time weekend deal? Why shop during November when Christmas specials are just around the corner? Instead of whipping out your credit card whenever you feel the itch, make your shopping schedule conform to the deals available to you.

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October 15, 2015

Triple Play: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body and Soul #BGCA #TriplePlay10

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Boys & Girls Club of America. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

Smart nutritional choices, active lifestyles and self confidence are integral to helping youth reach their full potential. Unfortunately, many of today’s young people lack the tools and resources needed to learn the basics of healthy lifestyles and the importance of developing a positive self image.

The Boys and Girls Club of America has come up with a Game Plan to help families stay healthy. The best part is that it encourages family participation. The Game Plan covers different activities for the Mind, Body, and Soul. The activities are aimed at children and teens, but encourage the whole family to participate.

Nearly 3 out of 10 kids in the United States are either overweight or obese. It is extremely important to engage kids and teens to be healthy and active to achieve a great future. Did you know that youth should participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity for at least 60 minutes per day? Yet only about one-quarter of youth in the US ages 12-15 are meeting that recommendation. We need to inspire our kids by example. What we eat, where we go, and what we do, are all indicators to how our children will eat and behave. Let’s get moving as a family!

The Triple Play program exists with support from partners, The Coca-Cola Company and Anthem BlueCross Foundation. Boys and Girls Clubs will build the next generation of leaders, motivating kids to be healthy through nutrition and health education, more access to healthy foods, avoidance of risky behaviors and a lifelong commitment to fitness. Triple Play was created by a team of experts at BGCA. The nutrition component of the program was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

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October 13, 2015

Celebrate Halloween with Organic YumEarth Candy

Product was given to me in order to post my honest opinion.

Can you believe it is October already? I am ready for cooler weather and everything pumpkin! It is still warm here in So Cal, so I keep getting excited when the weather gets below 80!

Another reason to be excited about October is Halloween. I love all the festivities that go along with this holiday. I enjoy parties and taking my kids trick-or-treating. My whole family enjoys this holiday and looking at overly decorated houses.

One thing I don’t enjoy about Halloween is all the candy. Most candy my kids receive is full of artificial colors and dyes, as well as made with artificial flavors and ingredients. I appreciate that there is a move from candy and non-sugary snacks to toys and natural treats. YumEarth offers a natural option for your trick-or-treaters. Their candy is organic and made with all natural ingredients.

YumEarth Organics Halloween Treats

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Filed Under: Dessert, Food & Drink · Tagged With: organic candy, organic gummy bears, organic pops

October 10, 2015

Simply Natural Saturdays Link Up 10/10

Simply Natural Saturdays Hosts

Brittany at The Pistachio Project

Brittney at Brittleby’s Corner

Heather at The Homesteading Hippy

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October 9, 2015

“Talk, Read, Sing” with First 5 California!

This is a sponsored post.

I keep hearing how important it is to start engaging with your children before they can talk or walk. My kids are now 6 and 7, so they do most of the talking now!

When my kids were younger, we used to have a nightly routine after getting ready for bed. This time was set apart as a family time to read together. My husband and I still read to our kids, but the routine has changed over the years.

It seems like my kids were babies ages ago, but in reality, only a few years have gone by since they could read on their own. I have always tried to encourage my kids to read, which started by reading to them when they were younger. Later on, I encouraged them to find books at the library that were interesting to them.

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October 7, 2015

Golden Island Tailgate {Giveaway} Ends 10/22

This is a sponsored post by Golden Island Jerky, Inc.

Fall is a time for endless outdoor activities, including camping, rock climbing, hiking, picnics and more – not to mention football parties with family and friends.

Whether to help fuel up on a hike, pack in the car for camping or enjoy with a craft beer at a tailgate, jerky can be a delicious, portable snack.

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October 4, 2015

The New TB Blood Test #TBBloodTest

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the TB Blood Test. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

As nurturers, we constantly try everything in our power to ensure the well-being of our loved ones. But, let’s face it, planning ahead for every situation proves impossible, and we welcome help with open arms. With our busy schedules, especially during routine back to school check-ups, receiving the most reliable care and accurate results leaves less time spent worrying.

As a mom and a substitute teacher, I had to get ready for back-to-school season. In order to qualify as a substitute teacher, I not only have to fill out mounds of paper work, but I must be up to date with vaccines. Every couple of years I have to update my records at the school district with a new tuberculosis (TB) test. Also, as a parent at my kids school, in order to volunteer, you must have a TB test.

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Filed Under: Health · Tagged With: tb blood test, tb test

October 3, 2015

Simply Natural Saturdays Link Up 10/3

Simply Natural Saturdays Hosts

Brittany at The Pistachio Project

Brittney at Brittleby’s Corner

Heather at The Homesteading Hippy

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September 26, 2015

Simply Natural Saturdays Link Up 9/26

Simply Natural Saturdays Hosts

Brittany at The Pistachio Project

Brittney at Brittleby’s Corner

Heather at The Homesteading Hippy

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September 20, 2015

Back to School Treats with YumEarth Organics Fruit Snacks

Product was given to me in order to post my honest opinion.

My kids love fruit snacks, but I don’t love what all fruit snacks are made with. Not all fruit snacks actually have fruit in them. One of my favorite brands is YumEarth. They offer fruit snacks that are made with real ingredients.

I like to toss fruit snacks in my kids’ lunches once or twice a week and I refuse to buy fruit snacks made with high fructose corn syrup. YumEarth Fruit Snacks are free of corn syrup, and made with no artificial colors or artificial dyes. Each pouch contains 100% of your daily Vitamin C and is dairy, soy, and gluten-free. The fruit snacks are vegan and made with organic fruit juices.

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Filed Under: Food & Drink, Snacks · Tagged With: Fruit snacks, organic candy