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Mom’s Favorite Tips from Parent’s Magazine

 

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Momtrends and Parent’s Magazine

Any mom can agree that a night out with friends is the best. No children to interrupt adult conversations, a glass of wine in hand combined with delectable bites.  But what mom is probably thinking about while out is her children.  Parent’s Magazine and MomTrends joined forces for the perfect pairing of a Mom’s Night Out.  Parents magazine is a go-to resource to help moms and dads with childhood topics but also great family recipes, fun craft activities and best practices for keeping everyone happy and healthy.

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CLOROX TO THE RESCUE

When any project is being worked on in my home, Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes always come in handy for cleaning up tables from messy spills and sticky messes. Did you know that whether it’s setting the stage for creative play or wiping down the counter after a messy art project with the kids, Clorox Disinfecting Wipes provide a convenient and effective way to tackle life’s messes while killing 99.9% of germs and bacteria for fewer sick days?

Clorox disinfecting wipes

 

Crafting made easy

Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes conveniently tackle life’s messes – from spilled glitter glue to finger paint – while removing germs, bacteria and countless other nasties you may find lurking in your home. Clorox - Snow Globe craft

While making this adorable snow globe, I ran into a few hiccups and spilled some glitter and the glue got a little out of control.  No worry, Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes came to the rescue.  When crafting with little ones you can set a great example by cleaning up together, they learn good habits and how a clean space can lead to a successful future.

Whether it’s setting the stage for creative play or wiping down the counter after a messy art project, Clorox Disinfecting Wipes provide a convenient and effective way to tackle life’s messes while killing 99.9% of germs.

You can follow Clorox on the following social channels: Instagram: @clorox Twitter: @clorox Facebook: @Clorox

 

Bath Time Fun with Baby Dove- Head to Toe Wash

I love gifting new moms and dad’s practical gifts and nothing better than a gift basket filled with bathtime necessities. Baby Dove is uniquely made with prebiotic moisture and 100% skin-natural nutrients to gently nourish your baby’s delicate microbiome

  Babies are born with a living protective layer of microflora on their skin, known as their microbiome. Unique to each baby, the microbiome works to maintain the skin’s health while also helping with the skin’s natural protection and nourishment.

Bath Time – Gift ideas

Dove Gift Basket

 

Help keep babies skin protected and nurture the microbiome your baby was born with. Baby Dove is uniquely made with prebiotic moisture and 100% skin-natural nutrients to gently nourish your baby’s delicate microbiome

Follow along on social channels: Instagram:@babydovecare Twitter: @dove

Baby Dove head to toe wash

 How to make Mini Spooky Cereal Smoothies

These smoothies double as a delightful Halloween breakfast. Prep the cereal milk the night before, and blend everything together in the A.M.

Spooky smoothie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chocolate cereal, such as Cocoa Krispies
  • 2 cups reduced-fat milk
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 6 ounces reduced-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup Halloween themed sprinkles
  • 8 tablespoons whipped cream (such as Redi-Whip)

Make It

1. Combine 2 cups chocolate cereal (such as Cocoa Krispies) and 2 cups reduced-fat milk in a mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and let soak in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours, or until the milk tastes like the cereal.

2. Just before serving, use a pastry brush to lightly spread 1 to 2 Tbs. honey along the rims of 8 small glasses. Pour 1/2 cup Halloween-themed sprinkles into a shallow bowl. Dip the honey-coated glasses into the sprinkles until rims are completely covered. Place glasses upside down on wax paper until the smoothie is prepared.

3. Add cereal and milk mixture, 1 frozen banana, and 6 oz. reduced-fat vanilla yogurt to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour 4 oz. of the smoothie into each glass. Add about 1 Tbs. of whipped cream (such as Redi-Whip) to each glass and serve with additional sprinkles, if desired.

Mornings Made Easy

These smoothies double as a delightful Halloween breakfast. Prep the cereal milk the night before, and blend everything together in the a.m.

Halloween Smoothies

Nutritional Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 8; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 177, Fat, total (g): 6, chol. (mg): 8, sat. fat (g): 5, carb. (g): 21, Monounsaturated fat (g): 1, Polyunsaturated fat (g): , Trans fatty acid (g): , fiber (g): 1, sugar (g): 20, pro. (g): 4, vit. A (IU): 572, vit. C (mg): 7, Thiamin (mg): , Riboflavin (mg): , Niacin (mg): 2, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg): , Folate (µg): 42, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg): 1, sodium (mg): 87, Potassium (mg): 211, calcium (mg): 127, iron (mg): 2, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Creating Your Signature Scent

Choosing a perfume can take some time. Finding the right scents that work with your body isn’t easy but with the help of Perfumer, Julianne Zaleta of alchemologie offers bespoke perfume consultations where clients can create their own signature scent.  Having your own personal fragrance is the ultimate in customization, ensuring that you alone are wearing your favorite fragrance.

I was able to choose from an array of essential oils, absolutes and concretes, some rare and exotic, to create a fragrance that is uniquely mine.
perfume bottle
Thank you Momtrends and PArents for a wonderful evening catching up with great friends.
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Comments

  1. All such great tips. A lot of these are really going to help. I always look forward to reading tips and learning new things. Thanks a bunch..

  7. This looks like it was so much fun. And the Mini Spooky Cereal Smoothies look so good! Thanks for the recipe!!

  9. Clorox wipes are awesome! And the Mini Spooky Cereal Smoothies look so delicious. Thanks for sharing

  10. Our family loves Parents magazine! Dove products are one of our favorites and we love their body wash!

  11. I would love to make my own scent. I tried a scent from Anthropologie that smelled of flowers, nothing else and can’t find anything like it now.

  16. I seldom get sick but a little germ prevention can’t hurt. It would be fun to make my own scent. Thanks for sharing

  20. I use to subscribe to parents magazine and they always had such great articles and information.

  21. I read Parent’s Magazine while my children were growing up and now read it since I have grandchildren. It always has lots of useful tips and information and even fun recipes that the kids can help make.

  22. It looks like you had a fun time. I love the snow globe you made! Thanks for sharing these tips and ideas.

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