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Family Travel Must Haves – Inflatable Child’s Booster Seat

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We are happy to partner with our friends at BubbleBum, all opinions are our own. 

We love to travel and whenever we are on the go we always want to make sure we are well prepared. Our middle kiddo still uses a booster seat for safety in the car. It’s important for young children to travel safely and so if you’re planning a trip this summer that involves taking a booster seat we’ve got a fun new alternative that even our kiddo likes. BubbleBum is the travel booster seat for young children that easily inflates for on the go use.

The portable, lightweight, inflatable car booster seat from BubbleBum is made for children aged between 4-11. It easily deflates and packs away,making it perfect for vacations, rental cars, taxis, coach journeys, school trips or carpooling. It inflates in under 20 seconds which means it’s quick and easy. It also easily packs away and folds flat when needed. It has an added belt positioning clip which makes it easy and comfortable to latch the seat belt. It allows your kiddo to comfortable travel anywhere on the go. We plan on taking it and using it on the plane when we need it. 

This travel booster seat is the most trusted and most texted for safety on the market. It’s the most advanced portable booster seat and our kiddos love it. It’s comfortable and easy to use, my girls really feel safe too! They’re safely in their seats and ready for our next big adventure! travel the most advanced, proven & tested portable booster seat on the market

The BubbleBum inflatable travel booster seat is also really affordable. The price is only $29.99  which makes it budget friendly too. You can learn more or purchase your own on the BubbleBum website. You can also find the product in store at Target nation wide!

 

What are your family travel must haves? 

Quick Lunch Ideas in the Freezer Isle

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This post was sponsored by Tai Pei and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

I always have the hardest time with lunch. It’s always that in between meal that gets me. After the gym and before I really start into my daily workload. It’s important that I get a healthy lunch though as I’m trying to meet my own fitness and health goals. I’m always looking for unique and delicious ways to make lunch easy. Tai Pei has unique lunch ideas that are far from ordinary right in our local grocers freezer isle. 

I like how they all have 14g of protein or more. That means you’ll get a filling lunch that will help get you through the rest of the day.

I like that they’re a simple solution to my on the go lunch habit. I need something that’s easy and that I can literally grab and go with. I like that with Tai Pei I can easily cook one in the microwave for lunch and be on my way. I’m a big fan of fresh foods and trying to pack in all the extra veggies I can wherever I can. It’s important to me that our family eats a balanced whole diet so I try to add in extra vegetables wherever I can. One of my favorite ways to enjoy Tai Pei is on a bed of salad. Their shrimp fried rice and delicious and so fresh. It’s a great tasting addition to my salad and helps fuel me through my day.

I like that Tai Pei is fresh and you can taste it in every bite. It’s packed full of delicious flavorful vegetables and you can find different varieties. My kids favorite is the Sweet & Sour Chicken. They’re so easy to make our whole family enjoys them and I love how simple and easy they are to make. They’ve helped keep me on my healthy diet and yet I can still feel good about what I’m eating because it tastes great too!

You can learn more about Tai Pei on their website. Also get your coupon and Save $1.00 on ONE (1) Tai Pei® Entrée (7.9 oz. or larger) or Appetizer.

What are some simple ways you enjoy lunch on the go?

5 Beach Safety Tips To Remember

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I’m sharing CURAD® in my life as part of a sponsored series for Socialstars™ #CURAD #SoothePlus

We’re right in the middle of summer and one of the things we love to do is enjoy the beach. Living in Orange County we have so many different beaches and wetlands to explore. One of the things my girls really love to do is climb the rocks and search for new creatures. There’s always so much to do and see when you’re close to the water so we enjoy spending time at our local beaches. Growing up in California some of my best summer memories were made at the beach so I always want my girls to spend time close to the water, plus they love to swim and ride the waves. 

Whenever we are by the water we always want to be sure we are safe. It’s one of the most important things about spending time by the water.

5 Beach Safety Tips 

  1. Be Sun Safe – Remember that you are in the sun. Apply sunscreen often and bring plenty of water.
  2. Be Aware of Flags – Know what the flags on the beach flags mean. There are flags you will see for places it is okay to swim in. You will also see colored flags.  Red – beach is closed to the public. Yellow – caution, potential dangers. Green – waters are safe for swimming, no potential dangers spotted. Orange – no lifeguard on duty. Blue – dangers and hazards. Ask lifeguard for details. Blackball (black circle surrounded by a yellow background) – hard surfboards are not allowed in the break.
  3. Know The Universal Sign Of Distress – Lifeguards and beach goers should know that the sign of distress is someone with their hand straight up in the air. If you find yourself in distress try to raise your hand as high as you can so you can be seen. Also teach this to young swimmers.
  4. Be Aware of Rip Currents – Rip currents happen and you should know how to get out of one if you ever find yourself caught in one. Remember to stay calm. You will want to swim out of the current in a direction following the shoreline.  Once out of the current swim at an angle back toward the shore.
  5. Carry A First Aid Kit – I always carry products from the CURAD SoothePlus™ product line in my first aid kit. Bandages are used the most so I always make sure I keep them stocked. 

I always keep a first aid kit on hand for safety because it is our most used item that we pack. Our girls love to explore the tide pools and climb the rocks. We get our small scrapes and bruises every now and then so I rely on  CURAD® to help my little ones feel better if they fall. Allowing my daughters to easily find relief is what basic first aid is all about. So they can get back to being great rock climbers on a mission to find new creatures. Or as we like call it……they’re busy making memories! From bandages and gauze to specialty first aid products, CURAD® enables you to provide your loved ones with the best care possible. Learn more about the brand on their Facebook & Twitter.

What are some of your safety tips for beach trips? 

A New Weekly Reader Giveaway!

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We’re starting something really fun here at Our Ordinary Life with our weekly reader giveaways! Every week you’ll get the chance to win some great prizes including gift cards, electronics and more!

This week it’s all about inspiring your next vacation and making memories this summer. So we’re going to give one lucky reader a gift card to one of our favorite places, Disney!!! That’s right this week you can enter to win a $50 Disney gift card to use on your next vacation or anywhere you like this week in our Rafflecopter giveaway!!

 

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5 Simple Activities Families Can Do Outdoors

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The following was produced with my friends at L.L.Bean, who believe that, on the inside, we’re all outsiders.

 

5 Simple Activities families can do outdoors There are so many things to do outdoors as a family, and there are plenty of chances for our girls to learn and grow. We find places to hike that are easy enough for our kids to manage, and we always make up our own fun along the way.
This summer we’re really trying to spend more time connecting with our children. As our oldest has gotten older we’ve started to realize how fast it all goes by. We have so few summers with our children being little, so it’s all about creating meaningful moments with our daughtersleaf drawing craft

5 Simple Activities Families Can Do Outdoors

  1. Get outside and take a hike. There are parks and trails all over this country so get outside and explore. Visit your local state parks website to find a trailhead near you.
  2. Make a simple craft. We love to pack crayons and paper for drawing and making leaf art. These are simple and fun ways for our kids to explore the forest and have a little fun. Your kiddos can also draw the things they see along the trail.
  3. Find a sand pit. Nature provides so many chances to learn and explore. We often find dried up streams in the summer and they provide the perfect sandbox for stopping to play. Also allow your kids to take off their shoes. We’ve found everything from streams to grassy fields along the trail.
  4. Play a word game. We love to play nature ABC’s. Each person takes turns finding something in the forest that correlates with a letter of the alphabet. You can also sing a song or play a simple math game. My husband always seems to find entertaining games to play that keep our girls busy.
  5. Play hide and seek! We only allow our girls to stay on the trail but they often run ahead and step behind a tree to try to surprise us. This allows us to explore the forest and have fun. My girls always love to play hide and seek and what better place to play than outside?

girl playing in sandOf course whenever we are outdoors we want our girls to stay safe and be comfortable. What I like about L.L.Bean is that the clothing is meant for the outdoors. When we hike it’s always a safe bet to put my kiddos in long pants, especially during mosquito season. What I like about the denim from L.L.Bean is the reflective piece it has along the hem of their pants. If we’re walking to a trail head, or in a campground, I like that it’s an additional thing that helps to keep our family safe. girls walking to hiking trailWe pack a backpack with everything we need to stay hydrated. We also pack healthy snacks, and we always carry basic first aid products in our first aid kit. L.L.Bean has stylish clothing for kids and the entire family. Our oldest even has a pair of boots that are not only perfect for the trail but also keep her feet dry when we come to a stream.
hiking with kidsThis summer it’s all about making meaningful moments happen with our girls. Whether it’s singing our favorite song on a trail or stopping to play in the sand of a dried up riverbed. There are adventures to have, and we want to spend more moments this summer making them happen! If you ask our girls about their favorite trips it’s not always about fancy hotels and swimming at the pool. Sometimes the best moments happen when you’re hot and tired and having an adventure.
girls hiking

You can find out more about the products seen in this post at L.L.Bean.com.

What are your favorite simple activities to do outdoors with your kids? 

5 Benefits To Eating Avocado

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This post was sponsored by the Hass Avocado Board as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. 

5 Benefits To Eating AvocadoIn our family we can’t get enough of avocados. All year round here in Southern California you can find Hass Avocados and we enjoy using them in many different dishes. Did you know that avocados are also good for you.

5 Benefits To Eating Avocado

  1. Avocados make it easy for my kids to eat their fruits and get healthy unsaturated fats into their diets, which is great for their growing bodies and minds.
  2. Avocados contain naturally good monounsaturated fat and they are 100% cholesterol free.
  3. Avocados are a nutrient booster and allow your body to better absorb the other nutrient rich foods you consume.
  4. Avocados contain 20 minerals and nutrients to naturally give your body the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and strong.
  5. Avocados taste great and make for an easy summer party food to enjoy with friends and family.

5 Benefits To Eating AvocadoOur family and friends love avocados as much as we do so we were so excited to share a little fun with our own avocado in home party. We also served one of our own favorite recipes along with some delicious recipes from the Hass Avocado website. Since we just moved and our summer has been so hectic we loved the idea of just getting everyone together for a summer pool party. Where we can enjoy our family by the pool and just have a little fun and delicious food. pool party with avocados

 

VEGAN AVOCADO CEVICHE RECIPE

Ingredients
1 ripe, fresh Hass avocado*, halved, pitted, peeled and cubed
1 cup cup cauliflower, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
1 Tbsp. jalapeno pepper, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine avocado, cauliflower, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt and olive oil.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with homemade pita chips or tortilla chips.

avocado party Some of our favorite ways to enjoy our avocado dishes is with tortillas chips and fresh veggies. I found it’s a delicious and fun way to get everyone eating their veggies and our friends really enjoyed discovering delicious new ways to use avocados in their recipes. avocado recipesWe also served delicious burgers that were topped with a chile poblano guacamole . You have got to try this burger recipe, it’s the most flavorful way to take your burgers up a notch and our new favorite for backyard BBQs. There’s just something so special about spending moments with your favorite enjoying delicious food. With our busy summer already we’re really looking forward to take more of these moments. avocado salad recipe

You can learn more and find more delicious avocado recipes on the Hass Avocado website.

What are your favorite ways to enjoy avocados? 

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