#MothersDayGiftGuide: Gorgeous Personalized Planners from Plum Paper + #Giveaway!

*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Plum Paper for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

One of the final products of our Mother's Day Gift Guide is one of my favorites!  
A Plum Paper Planner:

A Plum Paper Planner will help to keep Mom crazy organized in style!  This is an all-in-one planner that includes everything you need to stay sane...all in one place!  Not to mention, it is completely customizable to fit your exact needs and style preferences.  Check it out and then enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post for the chance to win a planner of your own!

Plum Paper allows you to design a planner as unique as you are. With the custom Planner Builder, not only can you personalize your cover (with hundreds of options!) but you can choose from a variety of layouts, and then customize them to fit your needs. Start your planner in any month, and add additional planning pages to aid in specific areas of your life.

Check out some of my favorite features:

Tear proof and water resistant cover with clear plastic protective sheet for added durability:

 Durable Mylar Coated Monthly Tabs:

Strong Aluminum Binding Coil:

Double Sided Pocket Folder:

2 page spread with a yearly calendar:

Monthly spreads included in every layout:

Monthly goals/events/notes section at the beginning of each month:

Plenty of room on the weekly/daily breakdown section:

  The fun doesn't stop there! Plum Paper has an amazing list of add-ons to choose from.  You can add-on pages or entire sections for a small additional cost (sooooo worth it IMO!)  Add ons are specialized sections of pages to help you excel and stay on top of things like Home Planning, Business, Lifestyle & Education.⁣⁣ They come as a tabbed section at the end of your planner or as dispersed pages at the end of each month.  Check out your options:

 Section Add-ons with detailed breakdown sections:

Household: Home. Meal Plan, Budget, Baby

Business: Blog Planning, Direct Sales, Brainstorm, Social Media, Photography

Lifestyle: Reflection, Fitness, Wedding Planning, Travel

Educational: PreK/Kinder, Elementary Middle/High School, Homeschool

Examples of some of the Page Add-ons:

Gratitude pages

Notes pages

To-Do List pages

Checklist pages

Contact pages

Student Contact pages

Party Planning sections

Parent Communication pages

Behavior Log pages

Bill Tracking pages

Cleaning pages

Correspondence pages

Meetings pages

Mileage Tracker pages

Prayer pages

 I chose the My Home and Meal Planning sections.  Check out some of my favorite pages included in these Add-Ons:

 Home Service Providers:

Laundry Guide:

Monthly Goals:

Yearly Expenses Overview:

Meal Builder:

Baking Tips and Substitutions:

Meal Planning:

Take-out and Restaurant Favorites:

Annual Grocery Spending Tracker:

A place for everything and everything in it's place!  And it's pretty too:)

If you are the type of person who NEEDS a physical planner to stay organized (and keep you sane!) I would definitely recommend checking out Plum Paper.  

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 Plum Paper generously sent along some extra goodies for a giveaway:

Habit Tracking Notepad:

Keep on top of your daily habits like drinking water, sleep, steps, and more!

Thank You Note Cards:

Say thank you with flair with these gorgeous thank you notes!

And of course, a Paper Plum Planner:

Enter below for your chance to win this awesome prize pack from Paper Plum!

#MothersDayGiftGuide: ZOYA "10-Free" Nail Polish Quads!

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Time to pamper Mom and what better way to do that than a healthy mani?  Did you know that most nail polishes are full of harmful chemicals?  ZOYA was the first nail polish brand to remove toxic ingredients from their line of polishes.  They are also the first to figure how how to create the first working fast drying topcoat and the longest wearing natural nail polish.  Revolutionary!

  

ZOYA's line features 400 nail polishes of superior quality and incredible value.  But the big deal is that they are "10 free" which means they are free from nail polishes top offenders: formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene, camphor, TPHP, parabens, xylene, ethyl tosylamide and lead.  That means healthier nails! 

Other polish companies are starting to wise up and creating "3 free" and "5 free" polishes, but ZOYA wins in book...it doesn't get much better than "10 free" right now and when it does, no doubt ZOYA will be leading the pack then too!

ZOYA has their finger on the style pulse and with new colors released each season, you'll be sure to find the perfect shade for every occasion.  Check out a few of ZOYA's Polish Quads that we are loving right now and would make excellent gift ideas for Mom!

Happy Holo-Days Nail Polish Quad

This Quad Set includes full-size bottles of Dream, Ryan, Payton and Lael.  Gorgeous, solid and sparkly darker colors that really make your mani pop!

All Snuggled Up Nail Polish Quad

This Quad Set includes full-size bottles of Shimmer, Mia, Madeline and Joni.  I am loving the neutrals and pinks lately and these were simply gorgeous!

Under The Mistletoe Nail Polish Quad

This Quad Set includes full-sized bottles of Zanna, Caresse, Lauren, and Jill. More neutrals and oh, so pretty!

These polishes last and last!  We've tried others that claim to be natural and have never had them last longer than a day...ZOYA polishes dry quickly and stay looking great for quite a while!

Grab Mom one of these awesome quads and complete the gift by giving her the spa treatment yourself...a gorgeous mani using 10 free polish from ZOYA makes a fantastic (and affordable) gift this Mother's Day!

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Quick, Satisfying Summer Breakfasts with Chobani Yogurt! #WelcomeSummer

*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Chobani for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

Summer mornings are made to be lazy.  Nobody wants to get up early enough to make a big ol' scratch breakfast every morning, but we still need enough fuel to get us started on our adventures each day.  Even if those adventures only entail hanging out by the pool or lounging around watching TV, I still like to get the kiddos and myself a decent, satisfying meal to help us avoid all those easy-to-fall-into, empty-calorie snack traps before lunch.  Luckily, Chobani has something to fit everyone's tastes, served up in convenient, no-mess cups. 

Check out some of our favorite Chobani products:

Chobani Flip

Chobani® Flip® Greek Yogurt is our protein-packed Greek yogurt with yummy, only natural mix-ins. With no artificial sweeteners, it's the perfectly portioned snack you can feel good about craving.

With flavors like,  Apple Crisp Twist, Almond Coco Loco and Perfect Peach Cobbler, who says you can't have dessert for breakfast?  

Chobani Gimmies

Chobani® Gimmies™ are made with nothing artificial, contain lots of protein, and are packed with probiotics that promote gut health. 

In flavors the kiddos loved, it's easy to see why these were such a hit!  What kiddo wouldn't love Choco Chunk Cookie Dunk, Poppin' Cotton Candy or Best Birthday Ever flavored yogurt?

Non Dairy Chobani

Non-Dairy Chobani™ coconut blend is made from only natural, non-GMO ingredients, without any artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives. It's perfectly delicious, packed with probiotics, and contains less sugar than many other non-dairy alternatives.

Less Sugar Greek Yogurt

Chobani® Less Sugar Greek Yogurt is a subtly sweet, breakfast or anytime snack that's packed with protein, made with nothing artificial, and has less sugar than other yogurts. 

The Less Sugar and Non-Dairy varieties offer more "grown up" options for those of us looking for less sugar in our yogurt.  Throw some cut up berries and bananas in a bowl with some walnuts, then pour a cup of either of these Chobani yogurts for a yummy, power-packed breakfast that leaves you satisfied till lunch!

Treat your family to Chobani and make summer breakfast a delicious, easy-breezy affair!

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

#MothersDayGiftGuide: Beautiful Ecuadorian Textiles from Ecuadane!

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Want to treat your mom with an amazing and beautiful gift she can use all year long?  Check out the awesome blankets, ponchos and scarves from Ecuadane!

The beautiful and exclusive textile collection from Ecuadane unites traditional South American design with the simple Nordic style. All of the products in the collection are made in Ecuador by native Otavaleños with the greatest respect for the environment who use at least 80% recycled textile fibers.  The company itself is owned and operated by three amazing women who happen to be sisters

Have a look at a piece from each collection below:

Women's Colibri Grey and White Knit Infinity Scarf

Get ready, because I'm going to say this over and over throughout this post...This scarf is so super soft!  

The beautiful neutral colors make it the perfect addition to pretty much any outfit.  

It adds layers and texture, but is super lightweight, so you can wear it all through spring and even on those cooler summer nights!  Infinity scarves are so easy to style and they look great on everybody, making this a great addition to your wardrobe!

Women's Steel Grey Poncho

Another gorgeous and crazy soft piece, this poncho is cozy and stylish.  

Again, I love the neutral colors that make this piece easy to match.  

This poncho makes is easy to achieve that casual, cool, drapey look for backyard BBQs or beach bonfires.  It is simply beautiful! 

‘Cotacachi' Water Large Southwestern Blanket

I love cozy things and this blanket is THE coziest. This generously sized blanket is so absolutely gorgeous and...you guessed it...SOFT!  The beautiful color palette pays homage to a cosmic space and the expression of the stars according to the website description and it's just lovely!  

It is made with recycled textile fibers (80% acrylic), wool (15%), and alpaca wool (5%), meaning this handmade blanket is both eco-friendly and super-dee-duper soft. 

This high quality, artisan made blanket will bring rustic charm to any environment.  It is lightweight and breathable and will work for every season.  It looks great as a couch blanket :)  It measures about the size of a queen blanket and it is (thankfully) machine washable! 

It has fast become everybody's favorite blanket around here and it deserves every bit of it's popularity!  

So, other than the amazingly amazing handmade products, why should you support Ecuadane?  Because they are a company run by amazingly amazing people!  After the 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Muisne, Ecuador in 2016, much of the town was left homeless.  Even years after the quake, the community is struggling to rebuild.  I can absolutely relate to this situation after our home and coastal community were devastated by Hurricane Harvey in 2017.  The sense of hopelessness after your world has been turned upside down due to natural disaster is incredibly overwhelming.   The sisters that run Ecuadane decided to do something to help in Muisne, and set up PROJECT MUISNE.  Ecuadane donated 100% of all their sales for the month of December and then trekked to Ecuador to put that donation to work building homes in Muisne.  WOW!  Color me impressed!

So, this Mother's Day, shop Ecuadane for the perfect gift for Mom and make sure to let her know her gift helped support local craftsmen (and women:) and the communities in need in Ecuador!  Items from Ecuadane are truly gorgeous gifts that give back!!

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Gary Poppins Popcorn Makes Movie Night Tastier! #WelcomeSummer

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Know what makes a summer movie night complete?  Tasty movie snacks!  Popcorn is our go-to movie night snack and we recently got to try out some really delicious varieties of this tasty treat from Gary Poppins:

Our yummy Gary Poppins popcorn samples were some of the most perfectly delicious gourmet popcorn we've had in a while.  The flavor combos range from salty to sweet to spicy and back again.  Each bag is fresh popped and expertly flavored resulting in perfectly seasoned, simply irresistible popcorn!

Check out of favorite flavors:

Classic Caramel

Sweet creamery butter and brown sugar crisply caramelize perfectly popped corn. 

Classic Cheddar

Perfectly popped kernels are paired with creamy, artisan cheddar to create a proper cheese-lover's delight.

White Cheddar Jalapeno

Opposites do tend to attract. That's why we paired our artisan cheddar with that famously kicky, Southwest pepper.

Caramel Cheddar Kettle

Gary Poppin's signature mix of buttery caramel, creamy cheddar, and salty-sweet kettle corn. 

Kettle Corn

Are you a salty or a sweetie? If you crave this salty-sweet kettle corn, we daresay the answer is "both."

Creamery Butter

A classic indulgence. Fluffy white kernels are drizzled in dairy fresh butter with just a pinch of savory sea salt.

Can you say yum!  Every bag we opened tasted fresh from the popper.  Each variety was loaded with amazing flavor.  Of course, we all had different "favorites"...I adored the buttery Classic Caramel, D inhaled the Classic Cheddar, A, ever the purist, preferred the Creamery Butter and B couldn't get enough of the White Cheddar Jalapeno.  All in all, Gary Poppins contributed to several awesome family movie nights and even a camping trip!  The perfect snack at home or on-the-go!

All Gary Poppins flavors are handcrafted one small, tasty batch at a time with whole grain, non-GMO corn.  The company is family owned and operated.  Plus, all of these mouthwatering treats are made in the good old US of A!

Elevate your summer movie nights with Gary Poppins Popcorn!  You won't be disappointed!

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.