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Opinions expressed are my own. I am continually amazed by what can be done in an app on my mobile device. I definitely feel the power at my fingertips. My love of apps is strong and I see how the children today love their apps too. That is why it is so important to find educational apps for little ones that stimulate the mind for when that screen time http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/mochu-pop-is-free-language-immersion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-6398633778989947793Fri, 15 May 2015 11:00:00 +00002015-05-15T06:00:01.498-05:00Flower FridayMelThe Daffodils are doing wonderful this week. I seem to have lost a few plants from last year, but the ones that survived the winter are thriving and growing like crazy! My photos turned out good, but it's hard to capture the Daffodil's true beauty so I decided to play around with some editing tools in PicMonkey. The white one below was done with a Fancy Focus effect and the yellow one with the http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/daffodils-effects-flower-friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-1901684801589157633Wed, 13 May 2015 20:08:00 +00002015-05-13T15:51:17.397-05:00Mel This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CokeHappyHour #CollectiveBias Living on a lake for the past 4 years has been life changing, to say the very least. We're in a more rural area compared to the busy city life that we were accustomed to. We're surrounded by the beauty of nature all around us and some of our happiest of http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/enjoying-our-happy-hour-on-water.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-4007835815264955134Wed, 13 May 2015 17:15:00 +00002015-05-13T12:15:54.809-05:00MelStyle/Beauty I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. Summertime is just about here and it's time to ditch the socks and shoes and grab your favorite pair of sandals or flip flops. I live for this time of year and am always the most comfortable when my bare feet are in a pair of sandals. But any old sandals won't just do for me. They have to be comfortable, yet http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/4-stylish-yet-comfortable-sandals-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-6242554214781998486Wed, 13 May 2015 14:00:00 +00002015-05-13T09:00:02.418-05:00DanielleReview I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. My son is obsessed with all things that go. From cars to trucks and even tractors he loves watching them move and learning about what they do. There's a great new series out, Casey &amp; Friends, that explores farm life and all of the machines that work on the farm. We've been to a working farm and my son had to http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/casey-friends-book-series-toy-tractor-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Danielle K)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-8888379173036313024Wed, 13 May 2015 11:58:00 +00002015-05-13T06:58:16.271-05:00MelRecipeRecipes One of my favorite parts about summertime is getting together with family and friends for cook outs. We are fortunate to gather together often, sometimes for no reason other than to just get together. There's nothing that I like more than delicious food on the grill and all of the even yummier sides that come along with summertime grilling. I've said to a few of my friends that for our first http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/orzo-pasta-salad-with-bacon-parmesan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-7047303197940474305Tue, 12 May 2015 21:31:00 +00002015-05-12T16:31:59.769-05:00KatrinaReview &nbsp;I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. I am a huge fan of Nat Geo Wild and all it's programming. Even Big Sis at 6 years old will sit and watch a lot of the shows with me as she has always had an interest in learning about animals. This weekend they are holding Barkfest and it includes a lineup of everything dog related. Calling all dog lovers! http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/nat-geo-celebrates-dogs-with-barkfest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-7744254229489197296Tue, 12 May 2015 20:17:00 +00002015-05-12T15:17:02.427-05:00Health & WellnessMel I received LISTERINE® Brand products and a Walgreens gift card from Johnson &amp; Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. and The Motherhood as part of my participation in the LISTERINE® Brand Totally Taken Care Of program. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own. Summertime is quickly approaching and that means that most families will be spending time http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/summer-care-your-family-can-count-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-2256321131601807436Tue, 12 May 2015 15:00:00 +00002015-05-12T10:00:08.203-05:00DanielleReview I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. Belts are one of those accessories my husband never gives any thought to. He has a brown one and a black one and depending on what he's wearing will determine which color belt he wears. He's certainly never really cared much about his belts as long as they held his pants up, which they usually did, but there are http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/kore-trakline-belts-are-must-have-gift-this-fathers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Danielle K)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-2183132814254532844Tue, 12 May 2015 13:00:00 +00002015-05-12T08:00:06.802-05:00Children's BooksKatrinaReview I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. Books occupy a special place in my heart and children's books are where it all begins. Setting a great foundation for reading starts at home when they are still little. Going to the Park is the first title in the new Liv on Life book series and it is a collaboration between the mother-daughter team of Elizabeth Gorceyhttp://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/going-to-park-first-title-in-new-liv-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-8141897236532063209Tue, 12 May 2015 11:00:00 +00002015-05-12T06:00:10.373-05:00Children's MoviesdvdKatrinaReview &nbsp;I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. If I had to choose the most influential show from my childhood it would have to be Reading Rainbow. I was addicted to that show and reading. I even went on to get my master's degree in library and information science to become a librarian. I actually met LeVar Burton at Megacon in Orlando a few years ago and I http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/reading-rainbow-if-you-give-mouse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-5353604103936416998Tue, 12 May 2015 05:00:00 +00002015-05-12T00:00:03.946-05:00Contest LinkyContest Tuesday Thanks for stopping by and linking up! Although it's not a requirement, it would be great if you could help spread the word about this contest link up by linking to us, tweeting, etc. As always, this link up is only for giveaways hosted on blogs and any brand contest links will be deleted. Don't forget to check out this listing of places to list your contests. There's quite a list http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/contest-tuesday-blog-giveaway-link-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-4217535001545988805Mon, 11 May 2015 20:48:00 +00002015-05-11T15:48:38.295-05:00GiveawaysKatrina &nbsp;I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. Mother's Day has come and gone and for many of you I am sure you were given cash or the phrase "go ahead and buy something you want." You can really treat yourself with top quality brands at discounted prices with BLINQ and you Moms out there do deserve it! They have tons of great deals in lots of different http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/blinq-has-top-products-at-huge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrina)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-2659340600369981875Mon, 11 May 2015 18:00:00 +00002015-05-11T13:00:05.158-05:00DanielleReview I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. Every year for Father's Day, my husband claims he needs nothing. We usually make him something to put up at his office, but this year I wanted to do something more for him. He's been working a lot of overtime lately and spends a lot of time in his office at home. The other night I went in there to tidy up and saw how http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/this-fathers-day-get-dad-comfortable-office-chair-staples.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Danielle K)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-3797369738822570864Mon, 11 May 2015 16:00:00 +00002015-05-11T11:00:02.065-05:00KatrinaReview &nbsp;I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. A gorgeous piece of jewelry can really make an outfit complete or have the person feel at their best. The same goes for men and watches. Even better is a piece of jewelry that stands for something. Nature’s Time watches are made with 100% natural wood and premium steel and dedicated to supporting anti-bullying http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/natures-time-supports-anti-bullying.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrina)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-6800150204545683692Mon, 11 May 2015 14:00:00 +00002015-05-11T09:00:04.526-05:00Children's BooksKatrinaReview &nbsp;I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. I am the nerdy mom that likes any excuse to celebrate reading. May is Get Caught Reading Month and you can celebrate with the collaboration of Bloomsbury Children's Books and Jim Henson to enjoy free posters and the chapter book series Enchanted Sisters . The Jim Henson Company celebrates the http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/may-is-get-caught-reading-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-5035004539880083772Mon, 11 May 2015 11:00:00 +00002015-05-11T06:27:42.499-05:00KatrinaReview &nbsp;I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. I absolutely love to spend a nice and sunny day outside as we are definitely an active family. When it comes to sun protection I am super pro-active with sunblock and proper swim attire every single time. I am a believer that you can't be too cautious. Sun Protection Zone is an amazing company that sells sun http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/sunburn-alert-from-sun-protection-zone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-5967201767384276390Mon, 11 May 2015 00:15:00 +00002015-05-10T19:15:22.911-05:00DanielleReview I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. I've always been a DIYer when it comes to parties and events. I made my own wedding invitations and I create invitations for my son's birthday parties every year as well as doing fun printable decorations. No matter what I'm creating, I always send it over to Staples Copy &amp; Print to have printed because their http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/staples-copy-print-offering-amazing-deals-on-services-graduation-sports-parties.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Danielle K)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-5682183499781710168Sun, 10 May 2015 01:46:00 +00002015-05-09T20:46:58.914-05:00GiveawaysJamieReview I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. Most little girls I know will always be into crafting and creating fun things using their hands. I know for myself I loved anything that I could use my imagination and put together myself!&nbsp;PomTree, makers of adorable craft kits that won’t leave a mess, put its focus on young girl and tween crafters this yearhttp://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/pomtree-pillow-puffs-designer-kits-plus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-1019858505905149016Sat, 09 May 2015 11:00:00 +00002015-05-09T06:00:05.887-05:00Children's MoviesMovie Trailer Celebrate Mom this special Mother's Day weekend and all the reasons we love them with a brand new video from THE PEANUTS MOVIE. Featuring all your favorite Peanuts characters, this heartfelt video is a great way to show your mother just how much she means to you! Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-peanuts-movie-hits-theaters-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrina)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-6514854040937809106Sat, 09 May 2015 01:00:00 +00002015-05-08T20:00:02.453-05:00Activity SheetsChildren's MoviesKids Activities Cute movie alert! Although I have not yet seen it, Strange Magic looks adorable and I can't wait for my girls (and me of course) to see it. Personally I am a big fan of magic so the title already has me hooked. <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/strange-magic-movie-activity-sheets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrina)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-7727796008260130451Fri, 08 May 2015 23:00:00 +00002015-05-08T18:26:57.373-05:00Daniellemother's dayReviewStyle/Beauty I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. Mother's Day is this Sunday and I still haven't done any shopping for my mom yet. Sure I've got some homemade gifts for her from my son, but I like getting her something extra special to show how much I appreciate all of the love and support she's showered me with. For anyone else in the same last minute http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/top-10-last-minute-mothers-day-beauty-gift-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Danielle K)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-8828119984259293477Fri, 08 May 2015 21:00:00 +00002015-05-08T16:00:01.863-05:00DanielleReview I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. Summer is almost here which means school is out and my son and I will be out and busy all of the time. I know we plan to be out from morning until close to dinner time, so having meals on-the-go is a must for us. While it may seem easier to pack food in disposable baggies and wrappers because they can be thrown away, http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/make-lunches-eco-friendly-with-trudeau.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Danielle K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-6083480187149450310Fri, 08 May 2015 19:01:00 +00002015-05-08T14:01:54.589-05:00MelTech Gadgets I am a member of the #MicrosoftBlogger Ambassador Program. This article has been written in partnership with the program. Can you believe that Mother's Day is just 2 days away? I know, it's crazy! I've got our moms taken care of this year, but if you're still unsure of what to get your mom for Mother's Day, I've rounded up 4 Mother's Day gift ideas for the tech savvy mom. First up is thehttp://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/4-mothers-day-gift-ideas-for-tech-savvy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823603322134778779.post-3262347225478051525Fri, 08 May 2015 17:48:00 +00002015-05-08T12:48:30.759-05:00MelStyle/Beauty I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for LANEIGE. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I never used to be one to use a daily beauty regimen. My sensitive skin just couldn't handle it, so I skipped it. I'd wash my face with a very mild soap and water and be done with it. But thenhttp://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2015/05/laneige-beauty-care-i-can-count-on-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)7