Cascadian Farm Mother's Day Giveaway

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Cascadian Farm. All opinions are my own.

Mother's Day is coming up and I have teamed up with Cascadian Farm again to bring you another fun giveaway.

This will be my 2nd year celebrating Mother's Day as a mother myself. When I was younger I always loved when Mother's Day came around. She raised me as a single mom so I made sure to show my appreciation for her. In school we'd make handmade crafts to bring home to our moms. The best part was seeing how happy she was receiving something so simple. Simple, but made from the heart. <3

Since we're a military family and always moving around the US, I'm not always there to celebrate Mother's Day with my mom. She's currently on the east coast while I'm on the west. We always keep in touch so we usually Skype each other on Mother's Day.

A few days ago I posted my first mom selfie to join Cascadian Farm in celebrating what being a mom means to me. Here was my first mom selfie I posted on Instagram:

As you can see it's not glamorous and I ended up with oatmeal on my shirt. Note to self: no more mom selfies with toddler while he's eating. ;)

If you want to join the fun, just use the hashtag #momselfie on Instagram or Twitter. I'd love to see the pictures you take with your little ones!

Have a Happy Mother's Day!

Enter below to win this Cascadian Farm prize pack. Goodies include:

• Cascadian Farm Oats & Honey granola, Oats & Honey Crunchy bars and both flavors of the Chewy Bars with organic pea protein. 
• Cascadian Farm swag, including water bottle, notebook, tote bag and other goodies.
• Samples of Happy Baby Organic Baby Food Greek Yogurt.

Giveaway is open to US residents and will end on May 14th. 

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5 Ways to Show Your Mom She's Spectacular on Mother's Day

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Beauty Encounter.

Mother’s Day is just a few days away and I’m sure you haven’t planned something for your mom yet. We’re here to the rescue! Make her feel spectacular with any of these ideas to show your love for her.

1 - Surprise her with a mailed gift

All women love perfumes and makeup. We’re certain that your mom loves anything beauty and fab. By visiting www.beautyencounter.com and applying a Beauty Encounter coupon code for discounts on your purchases, you can get the best branded products from Lancome, Chanel, Dior, Bath & Body Works and more. 

A Mother’s Day gift guide is also made possible so you’ll know what choices you have based on product types and prices. You can even have the presents customized so when the package gets delivered, you’ll know it’s handled with extra care. Just imagine your mom’s face light up upon signing the package, especially when you’re living hundreds of miles away from home.

2 - Tickets to a concert

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When was the last time she enjoyed a date with your dad? When was the last time she felt young again? Imagine sacrificing time for herself, time to unwind and time to relax when she’s nurturing you and the rest of the family. A night of entertainment is what she needs. Don’t forget to research on bands and musicians she’s a fan of or the type of music she listens during the 60’s, 70’s or 80’s. Of course, get the best seats!

3 - Never let her do any house chores

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Remember even on Christmas day, your mom likes to take care of the family by preparing food and then cleaning up afterwards? Connect with the whole family and plan something for her. Let your mom just relax on her special day. Don’t let her do any household chores. Dad can cook while your younger sister can spend time with mom doing her nails. Make her feel like a queen at her own house.

4 - Reserve a night for her at a 5-star hotel

If you got money saved up and if you have siblings who want to share, it’s a nice idea to book your mom for an overnight stay at a 5-star hotel. She will not only be pampered but she will enjoy the celebrity treatment as well as the facilities in the hotel. Make sure she has a companion to spend the weekend with. Whether it’s your dad, her boyfriend, or a best friend, make sure it’s a journey she’ll never forget. A trip to Palm Springs or the Vegas Strip would also be awesome!

5 - Pay her a visit

Remember the last time you visited her? Sometimes situations happen when family members had to separate and take some time apart to heal. And when that happens, mothers usually hurt the most especially when it’s between the father and children. On Mother’s Day, paying a visit at home to ask or grant forgiveness is the best and most priceless gift you can ever give her. The thought of having her family complete and happy will be the best Mother’s Day gift.

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The Organic Candy Factory

Disclaimer: I received samples of these delicious candy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Organic and candy go really well together! Although I don't eat lots of candy, I do feel less guilty when it comes to eating organic varieties.

The Organic Candy Factory offers a tasty selection of organic candy with the following benefits:

• Gluten-free
• Non-GMO
• Nut-free
• No pesticides
• No corn syrup
• Gelatin-free
• No artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners
• Vegan

You'll find gummy worms, gummy cubs, jelly beans, and heart gummies - all organic!

I was lucky enough to try the Sugar Sprinkled Gummy Worms and Gummy Cubs. Since they are gelatin-free, they are not like your typical gummy worms or gummy bears. They are much easier to bite and chew.
My son loves these. They were very easy for him to eat. The only issue I had is that he kept asking for more!
The Organic Candy Factory donates a percentage of their sales to Hope North, a 40-acre campus in northern Uganda where refugees, orphans and former child soldiers find a place to call home. ___________________________________________________________________________________
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Which candy would you be interested in trying?