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I have been through numerous water bottles, always finding fault in each one in one form or another. This water bottle has many good things going for it and only one thing I was disappointed in.

I loved that it was pink, my all time favorite color.

It also has a strap on it that makes it easy to put on your wrist and carry it around with you. I like to take it everywhere I go! It also comes with a carabiner on it so you can easily attach it to a backpack.

There is also a nice straining piece that can be put into it to prevent ice from coming through the spout when you drink out of it. It can easily be removed if you don’t want to use it. I forgot to put it in the bottle one day and I regretted that decision lol! I like to keep my ice in the bottle and not having it choke me as I take a big drink!

The lid comes with a nice locking latch which can be used or not. Most of the time I don’t use the latch unless if I am putting it in a bag. It does have a button on it to pop it open which is nice, because then you have double prevention of not spilling it.

My most favorite part of this bottle is the fact that it has times on the side of it. It has it broken down into how much I should be drinking by a certain time of day. I love this, I have seen these types of bottles before but this is the first one I have ever owned. I love it and can’t see myself using a bottle without this feature on it ever again! It keeps me on track and more motivated to get to that time mark! It’s a nice challenge and I love that it’s on there.

The only bad thing about this bottle is the fact that it is not double insulated. If you don’t drink it fast enough the water does get lukewarm and the ice melts quickly. This stinks for me because there are some days that I’m lagging on my drinking goals and I have to go refill it with ice which messes up the amount that I have actually drank. I like a good swig of ice cold water. When I do keep up with the drinking times it is not such a big deal but I have to make sure I am drinking it quickly which is sometimes difficult being a teacher.

Overall, I do really like this product and I do recommend it. I think it is a great way to keep up on your water intake for the day. Only two of these full bottles is your recommended amount of water for the day. If you want to check it out you can find it on Amazon.

    ~Drink for Healthy~ Lakibole Water Bottle Review #review #reviewer #blogger #sportsbottle #waterbottle #drinkhealthy #drinkhealthychallenge #challenge #recommend #tryitout #checkitout #greatbuy #bottledwater #tomoson I have been through numerous water bottles, always finding fault in each one in one form or another.

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"Still: 7 Ways To find Calm In The Chaos" ~Jenny L. Donnelly~ Review

“Still: 7 Ways To find Calm In The Chaos” ~Jenny L. Donnelly~ Review

Synopsis:

Do you worry a lot? Is it common for you to dread upcoming events? Does pressure or stress trigger outbursts of anger, isolation, depression, or feelings of failure? Do you have a hard time finishing what you start? Do you find it impossible to work in the middle of chaos? Do you wonder if God is really going to come through for you in difficult times? In Still, Jenny Donnelly teaches…

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AHHH!!!! I love barbecue season, and honestly for us that would be year round! Whether it is snowy, rainy or the sun is shining we love to grill! Grilling is the time my husband takes over, I get to sit back and enjoy the break. I love when he cooks us dinner! There are so many things that you can grill and honestly I never get tired of it. The cleanup is easier and the house stays cleaner.

We are always on the lookout for a grilling product. Something to make life even easier and grilling more fun. My husband loves to grill fish but sometimes it can be tricky so when I seen this special grill basket that is advertised as a great way to make fish I had to try it out. This grill basket set comes with heat-resistant gloves, the basket with long handles and a basting brush. What more could you ask for???

We have only used it a couple of times but we were impressed with how well it works and how much it holds. It is great for vegetables and for cooking delicate items such as fish. The handles are nice and long so you can easily flip it and the heat-resistant gloves make it safe to flip with out getting burnt. The heat-resistant gloves come in handy too even when not grilling! I used them to take something out of my oven the other day because I couldn’t find a hot pad lol! Whatever works, am I right?!?!

The basting brush is nice to use also, I love a good brush and it makes the food even more moist and delicious. The slats in the grill basket are also large enough that you can still baste the items after you put them in the basket without having to constantly open and shut it.

Overall, I really like this product and we use it a lot so it was definitely worth the money. I would recommend this product if you are like us and love to grill! 🙂

Check it out here on AMAZON!

  SUMPRI Barbecue Grill Basket~ Review #sumpri #grillingbasket #grilingseason #grill #grillproducts #productreview #review #reviewer #blogger #blog #blogging #blogreview #tomoson #tomosonreview #readyforsummer AHHH!!!! I love barbecue season, and honestly for us that would be year round! Whether it is snowy, rainy or the sun is shining we love to grill!

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    I have always wanted a felt letter board but I just never took the time to research the best ones and purchase it. Plus there are so many shapes, sizes and sets to choose from it makes buying one daunting lol at least for me anyways. I hate trying to pick things like this out online and I have yet to find a great set in a store. But I finally got around to getting one off of Amazon and I absolutely love it! I was nervous about how big or small this might be and if it would work in the space that I wanted it, in our kitchen. Our kitchen is on the smaller side and we always have stuff on the cabinets lol.

It was a hard decision on which type of felt board to get, because there were a ton of different options out there! This one though came with the most items and for the best price. This one is super cute and compact, yet big enough to write a great message! I love the ability to change the quotes or message anytime that I want to! 🙂 It comes with so many letters neatly arranged within a carrying case which makes it easy to locate the letters quickly and easily. It also comes with already pre-made words like CELEBRATE, GRATEFUL, LOVE, HOME, and FAMILY. Emojis are even included within this set. So many options for creativity and fun!!

  The thing that I liked the most about this set is the fact that you an either hang it up on the wall or set it on the little easel that it comes with. So with my messy kitchen I have opted for hanging it up, I just don’t have the room for it on my cabinets. Hanging it up also protects it from my three rowdy boys lol! They mean well but oh my damn they are accidents waiting to happen!

  I absolutely love this set and I highly recommend it if you are looking into buying one! It is the perfect size and the availability of so many letters and emojis makes it worth the buy! You can buy it here on AMAZON.

    Felt Letter Board~ Review #feltboard #feltboardart #feltboardartwork #review #reviewer #blogging #blogreview #blogger #blog #bloggingmom #artwork #feltboardfun #amazon #recommendit #recommend #tomoson #tomosonreview     I have always wanted a felt letter board but I just never took the time to research the best ones and purchase it.

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Stay Green Digestion Bites~ Review

Stay Green Digestion Bites~ Review @chewy #chewy #chewybites #dogtreats #treats #treatreview #productreview #review #reviewer #reviews #blog #blogger #blogging #furbabies #furbaby #odinofasgard #harleyquinn #princessfiona #zorro

  I have four dogs and they are the sweetest bunch of furbabies ever. So obviously they are spoiled rotten! We love Chewy.com and shop there for a variety of items for our babies. I love this store! They are such a great company and they strive for excellence! Something wrong with your product? They help you immediately. Can’t find what you want on there website? Chat with the nice people! They…

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"My Favorite Husband" ~Pam McCutcheon~ Review

"My Favorite Husband" ~Pam McCutcheon~ Review #blog #bookblogger #bookblog #bookreview #bookreviewer #checkitout #recommend #romance #romancefiction #fiction #series #booklover

Synopsis:

Widow Kelly Vincent is stunned when her husband, a fearless adventurer who has been missing for years and recently declared legally dead, returns on the day of his memorial service, which also happens to be the day of her second wedding.

  Author:

Biography from Amazon:

I’ve been a reader all my life, starting out with fairy tales and graduating to reading everything in the house when…

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"Christmas Shopaholic" ~Sophie Kinsella~ Review

"Christmas Shopaholic" ~Sophie Kinsella~ Review #books #bookreview #bookblog #bookblogger #sophiekinsella #shopaholic #series #fiction #review #bookreviewer #bookreviews #christmasshopaholic #shopaholicseries #recommend

Synopsis:

’Tis the season for change and Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) is embracing it, returning from the States to live in the charming village of Letherby and working with her best friend, Suze, in the gift shop of Suze’s stately home. Life is good, especially now that Becky takes time every day for mindfulness—even if that only means listening to a meditation tape while hunting down online…

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Zapzapmath School App Review

We have used several different educational apps for my 3 boys and they usually get bored with them, choosing to play a game such as minecraft or whatever will rot their brains. Just for the record we do not let the boys play on their ipads until all chores are finished for the week. Then they get an hour, 2 at the max depending on how many chores they did! 😂 I’m that mean mom…

But anyways,…

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SoCoo Water Jug Review

SoCoo Water Jug Review #review #socoo #waterjugs #sportbottles #sports #hiking #camping #keephydrated #blogging #productreview #blogger #momblog #sportbottle #waterbottle #reviewblog

I am always on the look out for a new sports water bottle, not only for myself but for my kids. We are an active family and we use water bottles like they are going out of style. I may or may not have an obsession with reusable water bottles, cups, mugs, etc. It’s a problem lol!

I received this water jug for a fair and honest review, and honestly I love it! It keeps the water cold for long…

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The mommy flu?

The mommy flu? #momflu #manflu #momsrock #momsarethebest #momsforever #sticktogether #familyisfirst #gettingshitdone #wearerockstars #iamwoman #hearmeroar #blogging #blogger #momblog #momblogger #familyblog #familytime #insickness

We all know about the man flu.

You know the time when your husband is dying because of a simple stuffy nose?

Yea.. The man flu.. They are at death’s door and can’t. move. a. muscle or they might not live to see…… another……. second.

Well I am 100% positive their should be a thing called the MOM FLU. This doesn’t have to mean you have the flu. This means that anytime you are sick as a  mom you…

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Keeping it real...

Keeping it real…

Almost a year ago I decided to give up blogging to see if it would help slow down my life. I felt like everything was weighing me down and this was the one thing I could easily give up. Needless to say, it didn’t help much. My life is still super crazy and crammed full of activities and responsibilities. But I’ve missed it. I’ve missed the opportunity to read and review books. I’ve missed the…

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Cover Reveal for Letters to Molly by Devney Perry!

#devneyperry#covereveal#secondchanceatlove#comingsoon #epiclove #romancenovels #instabook#instaread #read #keepcalmandreadon #ilovereading #bookish #bibliophile#igreads #instagood

  𝑳𝑬𝑻𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑻𝑶 𝑴𝑶𝑳𝑳𝒀 𝒃𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑨𝑽𝑨𝑰𝑳𝑨𝑩𝑳𝑬 𝑱𝑼𝑵𝑬 18𝒕𝒉

Molly and Finn Alcott had the picture-perfect marriage. With two gorgeous children, a lovely home and their own business, they were the couple others aspired to be. But when news of their divorce spreads through town like wildfire, it sends their beautiful image up in flames.

Molly spends years mending her broken heart. She finds joy in a…

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"The Mother Road" ~Meghan Quinn~

"The Mother Road" ~Meghan Quinn~ #bookreview #book #greatbook #goodreads #meghanquinn #lovestory #romance #comedy #fiction #newfavoriteauthor #roadtrip #checkitout #bookblogger #bookblog #blogging #momblog mombloglife

Synopsis: Author: Review:

Fantastic read! This one will have you laughing, crying, screaming and falling in love all at once. This author is new to me, but OMG she was so great that I definitely intend to check out some of her other books! The story flowed seamlessly and you couldn’t help but fall in love with every single character.

The two main characters Marley and Porter have a past, one…

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Review: Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones

Review: Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones #bluetooth #headphones #earbuds #productreview #review #products #productreviewer #blogger #bloggingallday #blogmomlife #blogmom #exercise #workitout #letsworkout #music #headphonesmusthave

I have never owned a pair of wireless headphones, I just don’t use them that often. My husband on the other hand loves them and has had several pairs of them over the years. I was asked to review these noise canceling bluetooth headphones and let’s just say my interest was piqued once I seen the picture of them. They are unlike any other bluetooth headphones that I have ever been around. They are…

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"We Hope For Better Things" ~Erin Bartels~ Review

"We Hope For Better Things" ~Erin Bartels~ #bookreviews #bookreview #revellpublishing #fiction #historicalfiction #bakerpublishing #bookblogger #bookblog #blogger #blog #blogginglife

Synopsis:

When Detroit Free Press reporter Elizabeth Balsam meets James Rich, his strange request–that she look up a relative she didn’t know she had in order to deliver an old camera and a box of photos–seems like it isn’t worth her time. But when she loses her job after a botched investigation, she suddenly finds herself with nothing but time.

At her great-aunt’s 150-year-old farmhouse,…

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21 Day Blogging Challenge: Our Christmas Adventures

21 Day Blogging Challenge: Our Christmas Adventures #bloggingchallenge #alittlebehind #christmasadventures #adventures #christmas #colorado #estespark #christmasincolorado #familytime #familyadventures #adventuretime #momlife

We don’t travel often but when we do we always to try to do something that is super fun and we try to stay for at least a week wherever we go. This year we ended up in Colorado and Wyoming to visit family over the summer. I assumed those places would be cooler than what they were. In my mind it should be like 70* for the high. It was HOT! I was so disappointed, it was hot and sweaty and gross. To…

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What hot toys are your kids asking for this year?

What hot toys are your kids asking for this year? #toys #kidstoys #christmaslist #christmaswishlist #christmastoys #mykids #mylife #boymomlife #momlife #mombloglife #momblog #blogging #blogger #blog #familytime #letterstosanta

My kids watch YouTube videos whenever they are given time on their Ipads (which isn’t often lol). They are obsessed with the toy destruction videos or the unwrapping of toys… super boring right? My kids are making those YouTube kids millions of dollars (Ryan’s Toys Review). I want that kind of job lol, make millions videoing my kids unwrapping toys and playing with them? Yes, please!

Anyways,…