Since July I have been working with Entre Tu y Tu/ Johnson & Johnson which provided me with products to review and monthly giveaways collections for my readers. Like most families, Johnson & Johnson as been apart of my life since I can remember, not just my own young family, but as a child as well. With a company that has been around for well over 100 years, it's not a far stretch to say the company will be apart of many families for years to come. But in truth, the Johnson & Johnson brand is Continue Reading
A Mother’s Reflection: A Silent Tree
Today was a rare day off of work during the week. I sat outside under one of our patio areas and noticed something. Our big beautiful backyard tree seems so sad to me. With almost 2 acres of land, I noticed this tree today. I can see this tree from my kitchen window & our dining room area. Years ago I would leave the backdoor open and hear the giggling of 2 small children under that same tree. Once upon a time, that same tree was a pivotal area on our property. It was the central hub for many Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday: The Great Smoky Mountains
WRRYFree Skin Care Review & Giveaway Ends 9/4
I have a slight addiction to skin care products. I am always on the lookout for good quality moisturizer or deep conditioning lotion/body butter. Normally I tend to sway more towards fragrant smells, but those products also have many chemicals within the products that they can't be good for your skin more less the environment. Since my husband works outdoors, the sun does a number on his skin. I'm constantly reminding him that he needs to apply sunscreen or add moisturizer to prevent the sun Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday: Audubon Aquarium of Americas #Nola
Wordless Wednesday: Backyard Fresh Edition
My children love fruit! We have various fruit trees planted which have given us tasty treats for several years. I love watching my children play outside and start peeling fruit as they get hungry. Fresh, Frugal, and Tasty! Do you have a favorite fruit or veggies that you have grown and enjoyed over the years? Continue Reading
Back to School Shopping Haul- Thrift Store Edition
In our area Back to School starts the August 8th. Yup, that means right around the corner. My 11 (almost 12) year old daughter is 5'ft 3" in tall & is currently in Ladies/Junior Sizing. The hardest thing to buy for her is bottoms. We went to Academy Sports & Outdoors last weekend to purchase her uniform tops & khaki shorts. What I came out with was 4 short sleeved junior girl tops, 5 khaki shorts, 2 pairs of gym type shorts, a backpack for my son , & a drink/snack for myself (I Continue Reading
Reverse Graffiti Project and Green Works (Video)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDem22OM6Ws&w=560&h=315] Who said cleaning can't be eco-friendly, beautiful & inspiring at the same time? Green Works® products (The Clorox Company) has a complete line of cleaning products that are derived from 95% natural ingredients & completely effective, show it's support by partnering with Ian Somerhalder, star of “The Vampire Diaries” & artist Mr. Kiji (Kiji McCafferty) to help raise awareness for the Reverse Graffiti Project Continue Reading
Top 5 Eco-Friendly Brands/Products: Earth Day Celebration Week
Earth Day Celebration is continuing on Blogging, Babies & the Bayou. Today I am focusing on my Top 5 Eco-Friendly Brands/Product List. 1. P&G Future Friendly I am a huge P&G Future Friendly lover. Last Earth Day I wrote about my P&G Future Friendly Facebook Challenge. Since then, P&G has taken future Friendly products to the next level by making quality Eco-Friendly products without taking away the products performance. The Brand has succeeded by emphasizing on little Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday : Earth Day Celebration Week
My 7 year old taking his aluminum cans to our local recycling center. As you can see, he is very proud of his stash! Continue Reading
5 Unconventional Eco Friendly Tips: Earth Day 2012 Celebration Week
April 22nd,2012 is Earth Day. Like so many of us, we are all doing our part to be as Eco-Friendly as possible. Many households recycle, make their own cleaning products, and donate items so that they can be reused & re-purposed. But what can we do to think outside the box? I have compiled a list of Top 5 Unconventional Eco Friendly Tips. Please keep in mind that not all tips are for everyone. But for some it's a little something we can all do to maintain & preserve our beautiful Continue Reading