Welcome to another Wonderful Summer Wednesday!
I hope that you are enjoying some Summer fun because we sure are.
The purpose of Wonderful Summer Wednesday is to give you ideas to make your summer a bit more fun and a bit more affordable. If you are a blogger and would like to join me be sure to write your Wonderful Summer Wednesday post and link up through the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post.
Now, let’s have some bubblicious fun!
Every child that I know loves bubbles. Heck, I still love bubbles. And giant bubbles, that makes it even better. So what better way to spend a summer afternoon than making homemade bubbles…
All you have to do is combine 2 cups of liquid dishwashing detergent, 4 cups of warm water, 7 Tablespoons of glycerin and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Then shape a wire coat hanger into a big circle. I use a small kiddie pool to pour my bubble solution in but any container large enough for you to dip your wand in will work. You then simply dip and blow.
You kids will be thrilled at the large bubbles that they can create and it is so much fun. And affordable.
If you would like to join us by posting your own great affordable summer activity feel free to add it to the linky below:
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Hi there! Welcome to my Wonderful Summer Wednesday Series!
I hope that you are ready to enjoy some Summer fun because I sure am.
The purpose of Wonderful Summer Wednesday is to give you ideas to make your summer a bit more fun and a bit more affordable. If you are a blogger and would like to join me be sure to write your Wonderful Summer Wednesday post and link up through the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post.
The Beach and Pagoda at Fort Mountain
One of our favorite outings during the summer months is to the lake. We have 2 locally, one is Carters Lake and one is atop Fort Mountain. Both have a beach area that attracts locals, both have great picnic areas. And both are tons of fun. Fort Mountain is a state park, Carters Lake is owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Fort Mountain being a State Park offers free admission on Wednesdays making it a super affordable fun day! I am not sure about all State Parks, but I do know that even if they do not offer a free admission day they are still super affordable charging a typical fee of about $4 to park no matter how many people are in your car. And with a picnic lunch, you have a very affordable mini-vacation that isn’t far from home but provides hours of fun. I know this state park also offer hiking trails, camping spots and many other great opportunities to spend some quality time with your family, I am sure yours does too…it just takes a little checking into.
Tate Tubing in ‘09
Carters Lake is a much larger lake and offers even more opportunities for a great family day (and it is even closer to me, making it our first choice). They have a beach, a marina, some really great picnic areas, hiking and bike riding trails, prime fishing spots, many boat ramps, a visitors center and a really great playground area on top of the dam. You can even rent pavilions for parties and family get-togethers. Ok, so yes, the real reason that we prefer Carter’s is because we can ski and tube..and I get to see some of my best friends since that is where they always go to camp. And, it also is a very affordable way to spend a summer day at $4 per car.
The back-drop ain’t bad either.
Just make sure that you pack some sunscreen and protection for your lips as well. We always carry along Softlips. The wind and sun can be so harsh and I would much rather prevent than have to repair so I make everyone lather up with the sunscreen and paint on some Softlips because it has SPF!
But I hope that you will check out the local parks in your area. I am sure that you will find tons of things to do as a family to provide both a Wonderful Summer Wednesday and some affordable fun for all!
I would love to have you join me every Wednesday in posting fun and affordable activities, events, crafts, recipes, toys and ideas. To join in the fun simply check back each Wednesday and link your Wonderful Summer Wednesday post up in the Mr.Linky! And even if you don’t blog check out what some of these other great families/bloggers are doing, you never know…you just might find some really great things to do with your family.
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As everyone knows I love quotes and sayings. If you are a friend on Facebook you have seen many of my favorites since I put one up every day. One of my all time favorites is: Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.
The reason that is one of my favorites is because it is funny…and I LOVE shoes. I would take a picture of all the shoes in my closet but I would have to clean the closet up first since I currently have it piled up with boxes of stuff that needs to go to the Goodwill. So, when I was invited by Naturalizer to try out a pair of shoes from their new N5 line, I jumped with joy. And OhMyStinkinHeck! These shoes are stylish and fabulous on my feet! I choose the Naturalizer Dallen in Stella Coffee Leather:
With superior comfort and stitching details, the Naturalizer Dallen slip-ons are an everyday essential. Leather upper in a casual slip-on style with a squared toe. Elastic goring panels for easy slip-on fit, padded collar for comfort. Features N5 Comfort Elements, durable non-slip outsole, 1 inch heel.
Why did I choose these? Because they are brown. Because they are stylish. Because they look like something I would wear on a daily basis.
Did I make the right choice? ABSOLUTELY! They are comfortable beyond measure and I love they way that they look with khakis or jeans. I wore them to the Atlanta Zoo (more to come on that later) and did not have any problems at all. Normally I would not have dared to wear dressier looking shoes, it would have been tennis shoes all the way, but these worked perfectly. I had not worn them previously either so I had a couple of concerns. Were my feet going to be killing me at the end of the day? Was I going to have blisters at the end of the day? The answer on both was NO!! Heaven!
I would definitely recommend any of the N5 Naturalizer line to anyone I know. I Love that they are ready to wear straight out of the box without having to be broken in and that the comfort last all day. They have many, many different styles to choose from so that there is something to fit everyone’s lifestyle.
Naturalizer is doing something that they’re calling “New year, new you, new…feet.” Naturalizer’s reflexologist (and mother of three), Michelle Ebbin, knows a thing or two about being a busy mom on her feet.
Naturalizer and Michelle would like to reach out to Mom’s and encourage them to take care of a part of their body they don’t often pay attention to. Michelle has worked with clients such as mommy Salma Hayek, devoted wife Ashley Judd and proud father Peter Gabriel (amongst other fab a-listers). Below are some quick and easy tips she’s provided to help any mom start the year off on the right foot:
· 15 minutes of…comfort: When selecting a shoe, you should be able to walk for at least 15 minutes without discomfort or pressure to any part of the feet. Even if you live in heels, you should be able to feel balanced and stable enough so that you are not carrying all of your body weight on the balls of your feet. Balance ensures that your core is stable and energy circulation can flow easily. Stability promotes stress relief and improved posture.
· Breathe easy: Every woman knows how annoying sweaty, sliding feet can be. And when your feet can’t breathe, your energy can’t flow. Find shoes with a breathable lining. By keeping your feet cool, and comfortable, you can relieve and prevent energy blockages in the feet.
· Lighten up and embrace the softer side: Hard, clunky shoes are more than just ugly, they can affect your circulation. The lighter the weight and the softer the cushioning, the less pressure on your feet which means better circulation.
· The 2010 shoe mantra – NO BREAKING IN: Flexibility means no “breaking-in” period. Supportive, lightweight shoes lessen the impact of gravity, which can wreak havoc on your feet and your entire body. Buy shoes that feel good straight out of the box.
Naturalizer would like to offer YOU a coupon code to help kick off the new decade in comfort, and style. The Coupon code is: NTWELL – valid on both .com and .ca sites, and you will receive 15% off (exclusions apply), good thru 6/10/2010.
I received a sample from Naturalizer as part of a campaign through Family Review Network. All opinions are 100% mine.
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This year just about everyone I know has had to tighten the belt in at least one area of their life…most in several areas. It has made Christmas and New Years Celebrations a little more difficult for some. Walmart heard the cry and has developed a website with tips, ideas and recipes for a very affordable Christmas Dinner for 8 and a New Year’s Eve Meal for 10.
You can check out the Walmart Holiday Meals website at: http://www.walmart.com/holidaymeals so that you can learn more about the Christmas Dinner for Eight for as low as $20 and the New Year’s Eve meal for 10 under $40. In addition, you can find some great recipes from the Food Network’s Aaron Sanchez.
Chef Aarón Sánchez – co-star of Food Network’s exciting new series, Chefs vs. City as well as owner and executive chef of restaurants Paladar and Centrico – has always celebrated the holidays in signature Mexican-American fashion.
He has tips for making an extra-special holiday meal with a unique flare for as low as $30 with help from Walmart. The meal…
…looks divine. With simple ingredients
So for $20-$30 You can have a fabulous Christmas dinner this year making it a joyous ime for you and your family.
And for about $40 you can bring in the New year with style!
Thanks to Walmart and Chef Aarón Sánchez you won’t have to worry about how to provide a meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. And all of the recipes are available on the website to make it even easier for you.
Thanks to Walmart and Mom Central YOU can enter to win one of two $30 Walmart gift cards. If you would like to enter to win one of these great giftcards all you have to do is leave a comment stating how you will be celebrating Christmas this year. All entries must be received by Dec. 26th at 5 PM EST. All entrants must have a valid US mailing address. Winners will be selected by random drawing and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail before another winner will be selected.
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