Anne is a 30-something full-time SAHM mom of 5 ranging from 3 to 17 and grandma of 1 who resides in Ashwaubenon (Green Bay) Wisconsin. She started blogging in 2008 as a way to regain her sanity. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, cheeseburgers and vodka along with spending time with her husband and kids.
Taking family road trips can always be a fun time for all. Over the years, we have visited a variety of places throughout Wisconsin, however, our family has yet to take a road trip outside of Wisconsin, (we are hoping to change that this year).
Since our family has grown over the years, we’ve had to change travel plans so they would fit our family needs and with that planning, we’ve also had to come up with different ways to entertain the kiddos in the car. Just because you are in a confined space, doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy some family friendly fun on the road!
Be sure to check out this DIY Kid Kit and puts some fun kits together for your kids before you hit the road.
It’s no secret that we are HUGE football fans, this is something I have always made sure everyone knows. We love our Green Bay Packers around these parts and you can bet when they are playing, we are always ready for game day.
Now that our season, has unfortunately, come to an end, we will still watch the remaining games and of course, the BIG GAME!
As we get ready to celebrate the big game, I wanted to let you know what we do around here to be game day ready thanks to some great products from P&G.
Of course, whether you are heading to the game, watching it at a sports bar, or at home, you want to look and feel your best.
Thanks to P&G and their arsenal of fabulous products, getting ready for the big game is a breeze! I like to prep for game day with a nice, hot shower. Nothing feels better then washing away the dirt from the day before, and having freshly cleaned hair and shaved legs!
First things first when I hit the shower is to relax and wash my hair. My go-to-shampoo is Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo. The thing I love about Head & Shoulders is that it fights dry scalp, calms itchy scalp, and relieves irritation. Since we are in Wisconsin, my scalp is all kinds of angry in the winter and Head & Shoulders helps combat those problems.
Of course, once the hair and everything else is clean, it is time to shave. Now, this is not my favorite thing to do but it has to be done. Thanks to P&G, I have the Gillette Venus Swirl Razor with flexiBall technology that helps to contour better to tricky areas, like knees and ankles, to get the job done! I have found that this razor makes shaving a lot easier!
After the shower, it’s time to get ready for the big game and get my hair and make up done but of course, I can’t forget about my smile that I plan to show off! Now, after years and years of smoking, I am still working to bring my smile back to life but with Crest 3D White Whitestrips Professional Effects, I know that it will happen!
Crest 3D White Whitestrips Professional Effects remove up to 14 years of stains and the results last up to 12 months. What makes them even better is they use the same enamel-safe teeth whitening agent dentists use but at a fraction of the cost!
With these products in my bathroom you can bet I get a great start on game day and all I need is the perfect outfit to show support to my team, some fabulous snacks to enjoy, and friends and family to watch the big game with!
You can find everything you need to keep your #GameDayTraditions going at Walmart!
After having 5 kids, I find it to be a great accomplishment if I sneeze, cough, or jump without wetting my pants. I also feel pretty darn good about myself if I can make it to the bathroom in the morning without leaving a puddle on the floor.
What am I talking about?
Well, you see….after having 5 kids, my bladder and all of my other muscles down there, they are a little weak. You would think after all the work of carrying babies and pushing them out my muscles would be toned and stronger than ever.
Oh how I wish.
Unfortunately, I’m 37 and I suffer from bladder leakage….and it’s a little embarrassing.
The great thing is knowing that there are discreet products available to help in these cases, products like Depend Silhouette Active Fit.
Depend Silhouette Active Fit offer a new, thin design of lower-rise briefs for complete comfort and they come in black and beige.
What makes the Depend Silhouette Active Fit so great is that no one can even tell that you are wearing them! Here are two pictures, in one, there is a Depend underneath those yoga pants. Can you tell which one it is?
Be sure to leave a comment below and let me know which picture you think features a Depend, the left or the right!
Worried you might be embarrased the next time you do downward dog? Don’t worry, Depend has your back(side) and no one will know!
The thin design of the Depend Silhouette Active Fit has a cotton like fabric that offers complete comfort and they are smooth under clothes, not big and bulky like most people would expect.
It makes me happy to know that there is a product like Depend Silhouette Active Fit available should I need it during those really active moments.
For more information about Depend, be sure to visit Walmart.com.
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It’s no secret that I am a big fan of Shutterfly, I use their services for all kinds of gifts throughout the year. From photobooks to Christmas cards, they just have so much to offer.
Now that all of our photos are taken digitally these days I can easily upload them to order prints which makes things much easier. When I do print pictures, I like to wait until I have a lot to print as well as a great offer.
What makes printing photos with Shutterfly easier is that I can order my photos right from my phone using the Shutterfly app which means I can get prints of all of the photos I’m posting on Instagram and Facebook without having to upload them to my computer first!
To make things even better, for an limited time, Shutterfly is offering FREE unlimited 4×6 and 4×4 prints using the Shutterfly app so now is the time to get all those photos off your phone!
Get Your Prints
You can get the Shutterfly app for free in the Google play and Apple App stores or by clicking the designated app store below!
If you’re on an iPad, you can click the app store icon below for the iPad app too!
Be sure to take advantage of this great offer and get those holiday photos off your phone and into your hands and share them with your family and friends.
This offer is available to new and existing Shutterfly customers, shipping fees will apply (please allow 7-10 business days for economy shipping).
Social care is a rewarding career full of personal growth and job satisfaction, which is why many take an interest in social worker recruitment and what it involves.
To help you understand the requirements to get into a social care role, here’s our step-by-step guide: Choose a role that’s right for you
Within social care, you can work in a hands-on role visiting the homes of people who need your assistance, or you can take on an admin role, or even look at management opportunities. To ensure you go down the right path, think about your skills and how you see yourself helping others.
Speak to a job centre adviser
As a social carer, you don’t require any formal qualifications, as specified by the Skills For Care Organization of the UK. Instead, it’s more about having the right personality, attitude and dedication. At a job centre or local college, you can find advice and booklets with a breakdown of available roles in the area and next steps to apply. Pre-employment training
A change of career or role can be daunting and as you’ll be dealing with vulnerable people, it’s a great idea to take part in pre-employment training where your skills and confidence can be nurtured. If you feel you need more support through this process, there are set routes that make it easier to complete, such as Care in Hand, where training is very personable and lasts right through until the completion of a 12-week probation period.
Apprenticeships
Before deciding on a career change or new role, it is worth gaining some practical experience to better inform your decision. This experience is invaluable when it comes to the recruitment process as it shows off your keen interest and proves your abilities in the caring environment. At this stage, see if your advisor is willing to provide you with a reference. Gov UK offers guidance on which apprenticeships are best for your desired role and states that there are two pathways which “could mean working in the NHS, the private sector, local authorities or in the voluntary sectors”. Job search and vacancy lists
Work with your college or job centre advisor to gain employment through finding relevant vacancies based on your newly acquired experience. In addition to this, look on job sites like Reed and Indeed who have a constantly updated lists of jobs in the social care. Probation and qualifications
Once you’ve successfully interviewed and shown off your capabilities, you’ll likely be recruited for a probation or induction period. Use this to learn as much as you can, while being positive and helpful. Show your new employer that you’re enthusiastic and that you have an interest in getting a QCF Diploma, certifying your skills and social carer status. This will help you with future employment.
So, if you think social care is for you, do some thorough research and aim to gain some practical experience to boost your success in the recruitment process.
