Young At Heart Mommy

Managing Motherhood Through Love & Laughter

Recipe: Magically Delicious Marshmallow Bars

For over a week I have been gazing at the giant box of family size Lucky Charms cereal that have been sitting on my kitchen counter. Toodie LOVES her Lucky Charms. We buy them frequently, more like weekly, and they are gone quicker than I can keep them in the pantry. When I was younger I remember picking all of the marshmallows out and pouring the plain cereal back in the box for the next poor soul to discover.Sugar makes you do crazy things and many boxes fell victim to my scheme. With this memory in mind I knew that I could turn our favorite cereal into something even more addicting. Yes, it is possible. I created something amazing and incredibly simple to make. They also don’t require any baking!
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Dial Premium Deep Cleansing Hand Soap Review + Giveaway #PurexInsider

Having soft hands and healthy skin is something that I always strive to obtain. Since becoming a mom I notice that it is much harder to keep up with. With circumstance and age our skin changes. But this doesn’t mean that there aren’t solutions. I tend to wash my hands several times a day, probably more than necessary. This causes them to become dry and sometimes cracked because of the lack of moisture. Putting lotion on helps but I don’t always have the time to lather up after each wash. At home and work I am very hands on. Whether it’s cleaning the bathroom or wiping a runny nose, I make sure that my hands are sanitized after. Germs travel quickly and since we can’t see them, we have no idea how many are lingering around at a given time! Having a hand soap that not only cleans but also moisturizes my skin is very important. This is why I was happy to try a new line of moisturizing hand soaps by Dial. Continue Reading

10 Beauty Tips For Busy Mommas

Being a mom is not the most glamorous job in the world. Actually, it’s not even close. If it were up to me I would be spending a good 80% of the day in my favorite pajamas, hair in a messy bun, and not an ounce of makeup on. Realistically, this never happens. As moms we are busy. We are needed. We are demanded! We don’t always have the time or the energy to walk out of the house looking like movie stars. Five out of seven days of the week I wake up at the butt crack of dawn. This is when I begin my daily mommy duties that were left dormant in the short 5 hours of sleep I managed to get. The last thing I want to do is straighten my hair and draw on intricate winged eye liner. 

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Recipe: NO BAKE Blueberry Muffin Pudding Push Pops

I love baking. I truly do. If you’ve been around here long enough then you probably can confirm this. But these days I find myself tired of cake, frosting, sprinkles, the process, the clean up, and the waiting. Sometimes it’s just nice to have an easy recipe that you can whip up in a matter of minutes and not have to clean a ton of sticky utensils after. I’ve had a box of the plastic cake push up pops sitting in my garage for some time now. I didn’t want to make the same old boring layered cake concoction so I decided to base my recipe on one of my favorite snacks; mini muffins. No bake, no mess, no problem! You can make and consume these little guys in less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
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Cheesy Hash Brown, Sausage, + Egg Breakfast Cups With #JDCrumbles #spon

Breakfast recipes and snacks are beginning to trend on my blog this month! I’ve covered fun alternatives for the kids and even the parent on the go but what about a dish that the whole entire family will enjoy? I was provided with the opportunity to create a delicious and unique recipe using Jimmy Dean Sausage Crumbles. When I think of breakfast there are many mouth watering components that enter my mind. In our home it usually consists of  toast, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, and a big glass of Orange juice to wash it all down. What if you could combine your favorite parts of Breakfast into one tasty meal? Using my own, I created “Breakfast Cups” using cheesy hash browns, eggs, and the oh-so convenient Jimmy Dean Sausage Crumbles. Since they are fully cooked, this recipe takes less time to make & gives you more time to enjoy!
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Breakfast On The Go: Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits #PlatefulCoOp #spon

Last week I touched on the importance of eating a wholesome breakfast & gave a few of my favorite examples on how I make it more exciting around here. While creating monkey pancakes and fruit parfaits only takes a few extra moments to prepare, time is of the essence in the morning. Sometimes a quick and easy alternative is needed to get me of out the door in a timely fashion. These days I find myself grabbing for a granola bar or fresh fruit on the way out. Typically I eat my choice in the car or at work. I have never been a huge breakfast eater but as I have gotten older I notice that it sure is hard to function without it. As long as I have something to fill me up and give me energy I am good to go until lunch time. You can always find a granola, cereal, or some type of breakfast bar in my purse for convenience.
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Five Funny + Favorite Moments Of The Week

One word: BOOGERS. First of all why do kids enjoy picking their noses so much? I’ve come to the conclusion that it could only be one of two main reasons. It’s either the satisfaction of picking a hidden treasure that they have spent all day working to dig up or it’s the sudden rush they receive when they wipe that excavated jewel on the furniture when no one is looking. The other day I was getting ready to wash my sheets and I noticed that on the wall above my bed was a collection of dried boogies, almost formed into a shape of some sort but I couldn’t quite make it out. Now I knew who they belonged to but I wasn’t sure why the wall had become a giant Kleenex. I didn’t know whether to laugh or get a chizzle. My little booger monster was forced to reveal all of her “collection” spots around the house and help mommy remove them asap! 
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Mommy ♡ Daughter Date: The Young At Art Museum #YoungAtArt

It’s been over a year since our first visit to the Young At Art Museum here in South Florida. Last week was intense stressful around here. Between working, preparing for a birthday party, and Valentine school festivities I was extremely exhausted by the time Sunday arrived. I was more than ready to relax and unwind a bit since I was off of work Monday & Tuesday. Typically when I am off during the week I take advantage of having free time to myself because Toodie is in school until the afternoon and it gives me a chance to get things done without any distractions. Since I was able to get some rest and run a few errands yesterday I thought it would be nice to spend a day at the museum before heading back to reality on Wednesday. Toodie has been asking me to take her to visit the Young At Art Museum again for a while now & this seemed to be the perfect time to do so. Yes, I let her play hooky from school today.. shhhhh!
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Protecting What You Love and Care About With Master Lock #MasterLockProtects


When I was a little girl (many moons ago) my mother always encouraged me to participate in any extra curricular actitivites that would pave the road to my future in a positive manner. One of these was being a Girl Scout. I never thought I would say this but I am proud to share that I was a Girl Scout for 12 years. I know, that’s a long time and now that I am older it seems even longer. I started as a Brownie at seven years old and ended my journey in high school with the highest achievement possible, the Gold Award. If there was one thing I took away from being a Girl Scout it had to be the ability to help people, near and far, no matter how young I was. I learned how to make a difference through volunteering, making care packages for our troops, donating stuffed animals to the children’s hospital, and learning valuable lessons with the help of organizations such as the American Red Cross. 
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