We’re busy here at the Just Us Four house: school, work, birthday celebrations (Shopaholic’s birthday is the day before mine!) and Valentine’s Day countdowns.
Each one of the little envelopes from our countdown calendar contains a note. Some of the notes are just little phrases but some include activities. Yesterday, we had one that said
I stopped at our favorite store, Wegman’s, on the way home to try and find the perfect “yummy treat” for our mini-celebration. There are so many delicious items that it can be hard to choose.
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Organizing the Odds and Ends with Trinity Home Storage
One of my New Year’s resolutions was to get our house more organized and clean up some of the odds and ends that resulted from us finishing our basement. I have spent most of January organizing different areas of our house including my craft room and our toy storage areas. We had a few places that still needed some attention though.
The first was our DVDs and video games. We had moved them into the basement from our family room but their old DVD holder didn’t fit into the space we had for them. So, they just lived on the floor for awhile.
When I was offered the chance to work with Trinity, makers of some awesome home storage products, I obviously jumped at the opportunity because it would help me with organizing some of my odds and ends and actually achieve success with one of my resolutions.
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Inspiration to Create my Own #MomCave
We spent most of last year working on finishing our basement. Mathlete refers to it as his “man cave” since it is equipped with all the stuff most men love: leather recliners, a huge theater screen, a second tv and kick butt surround sound.
Now that his space is complete, I’m looking to create my own space; my #momcave.
We have a sitting room in our master bedroom that is currently unused {well, unless you count storing random stuff as being “used”}.
I think the space is perfect for my mom cave. With all the windows, it gives me a ton of light which is great since I don’t need the darkness for a better tv view.
I recently did a little online and in-person shopping to try and get inspired for decorating this space. I had seen a lot of commercials for La-Z-Boy furniture galleries and so I clicked over to check their website. The online catalog is full of awesome ideas for creating beautiful rooms.
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Time to Shop for Furniture!
I always like to let you guys know when an awesome deal or sale is going one. This one is definitely one I had to share!
Looking for some new furniture pieces to liven up your humble abode? Look no further than the One Kings Lane Day of Furniture!
Today through Thursday, 1/31, this event features pieces for every room and has great options for every design aesthetic. From Ottomans & Benches to Headboards & Beds, don’t miss out on this opportunity to grab a great new piece for your home!
Happy Shopping!
Dinner Done with #CookClassico
One of my personal goals this year is to become healthier. This includes eating out less and focusing more on healthy, home cooked meals.
There are a few ingredients that, when kept on hand in the pantry, can make this goal a lot less easier. One of those items is canned tomatoes.
When I was in the store the other day, I noticed that Classico {makers of the yummy pasta sauce} has started making canned tomatoes too! They can be found at Walmart and 100% fresh…free from preservatives too! You can get even more details on these new canned tomatoes by visiting the Classico Canned Tomatoes website.
From crushed tomatoes to tomato puree to whole peeled pear tomatoes, there was a great selection to choose from. I picked up the whole peeled tomatoes to make a family favorite: chicken curry with chickpeas.
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Let’s Washi!
Don’t worry…today’s post on organizing my craft room is still here…just click here {or scroll down} to check it out! I got an email this morning about the fun items available over on Pick Your Plum and I HAD to share it with you.
What is it? Valentine’s washi!!!!
You can tell from my craft room that I definitely love washi tape!
This isn’t even half of my washi stash!
It is so versatile so I like to keep lots of different kinds around.
So, let’s take a look at the washi Pick Your Plum has available today…
Want some ideas on how to use it once you buy it? I’ve got that for ya too 🙂
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Making the Switch to #LightIcedCoffee
Resolutions…they are tricky things. We start out with grand plans for the start of the new year.
Better our health: Lose 50 lbs, go to the gym every day for at least an hour, etc.
Save money: Spend less. Don’t eat out and save the money instead.
Then, reality hits. You realize that there aren’t enough hours in the day for that gym visit every day. Or maybe you are totally addicted to that daily coffee you get from the nearby coffee house.
I hear you. I am a coffee addict. Every morning, I stop at the same place and order the same coffee drink…to the tune of $4.67/drink. Let’s think about how far I could get towards that saving money goal if I skipped that 5 days of week…I will save you the click to your calculator: It is over $1,000!
But, I can’t skip my coffee. Thanks to International Delight Light Iced Coffee I can get the best of both worlds…smaller waistline and bigger bank account.
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Sponsor Spotlight and a Thank You
I hope the first week of 2013 treated everyone well! I struggled a little to get back into the regular swing of things but am slowly falling back in my normal rhythm.
2012 was a great year for this little ole blog! I owe all of the blog’s success to YOU, my dear readers. Without you, there would be no blog and I’d just be that weird girl who talks to herself. So, a big THANK YOU for coming here to read what I have to say and being so supportive 🙂
Also helping Just Us Four thrive during 2012 {and now in 2013} were some pretty awesome sponsors. I know lots of people have mixed feelings about sponsors for blogs but my sponsors help me bring you more content and giveaways so I think they are pretty darn great. 🙂
Let’s take a look at a few of this month’s sponsors:
ModCloth
ModCloth is one of my newest sponsors and I am so excited to have them onboard. I got a yellow infinity scarf from there recently that I am in total love with. Seriously…the Mathlete had to ask me to stop wearing it because I wore for it at least 5 days straight. Seriously cute stuff over there so be sure to check it out!
Stella & Dot
Another favorite of mine that has been a sponsor for awhile is Stella & Dot. They have so many great pieces at really great prices.
A good friend of mine recently became a stylist for them and she is LOVING it! If you are interested in earning some extra money or maybe starting your own business, I highly recommend you check them out! During January, Stella & Dot Stylists who sign up will receive an extra $100 in product credit for a fabulous start to launching their business.
One Kings Lane
Now that the basement construction is complete, my work has begun with decorating it! One Kings Lane is a daily must visit site for me because they offer some awesome finds at great prices. I love going on to see the newest sales and see what I can find to help put the finishing touches on our newest space.
Pick Your Plum
Crafting is a serious hobby around the Just Us Four house these days. Without Pick Your Plum, I think my crafting habit would totally break the bank. Thankfully, I can get some cute {and super helpful} craft supplies at crazy prices just by checking in to see the deal each day.
YOU can see the new deal available each day right there in my sidebar!
Social Spark
Social Spark is a great source for connecting bloggers with advertisers. You get leads from interested advertisers and then work through the Social Spark network to set a price for posts and develop content.
If you are interested joining this growing list by sponsoring Just Us Four, please contact me at justusfourpartners {at} gmail {dot} com.
Several advertising options, as well as blog button swapping, are available.
Christmas #DisneyPrincessWMT Gifts for My Princess
I’ve talked a lot about H being into all things girl.
Makeup – check {only for dress-up of course…she is only 5!}
Dresses – everyday!
Purses – Just like her mommy
And of course, she loves all things Princess! We barely get in the door most nights before she has run off to throw on a Disney Princess dress over her clothes. These days, she is really into Cinderella so I knew I wanted to give her some Cinderella themed gifts for Christmas.
I headed out to the store one morning to do some Christmas shopping and found a huge Cinderella display!
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Solve the Boredom Problem with Babbabox
I’m bored.
Can I watch tv?
There is nothing fun to doooo…..
Sound familiar? If so, you have either been eavesdropping in our house OR you have a child like mine.
We try to limit our tv time so I am always looking for something to entertain the kids. E is pretty good at just being happy with the toys around or with some cheerios {he is a simple kid and I love it!}. H, on the other hand, needs near constant “entertainment”.
Enter Babbabox.
If you have a child between 3 and 6 years old, click it now and save your sanity! Seriously…it is awesome. Each month you get a themed box delivered to your door.
The box is filled with activities, information and experiences for your child {and you}! All the physical materials and instructions needed are in the box.
Here was our first box
The QR code takes you the website to give you more information on the theme of the month!
H was instantly interested in ditching the tv remote to check out all the goodies inside the box. The theme of our box was Sun, Moon and Stars. It was filled with all kinds of really neat items to match our theme like a constellation frame.
We had a great time reading the story. H even decided to sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star after our story telling time.
So, now that you’ve seen some of the fun to be had with these awesome boxes, I bet you are thinking this would make a great gift idea {it would be for us!}
Babbabox is offering a great promotion during December.
Act now! Get 50% off your first month when you sign up for a monthly membership using the code, SWAY100. Offer expires December 31, 2012.
Have fun and enjoy the time with your family when you play with Babbabox.
Just think! Fantastic monthly activities with ALL the materials for kids ages 3-6. Included in the box are 3 projects + 1 bestselling book + digital download + parent surprise gift!
The best part? Babbabox makes a GREAT unique gift during the holiday season.
Act now! Get 50% off a monthly membership or 50% off the one month only box when you use the code, SWAY100. Offer expires December 31, 2012.