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I’ll Tell You What They Want, What They Really Really Want!
The Hollar-dayzzzz are here and Moms near and far are searching for that perfect teacher gift. This is the person who invests a ton of time (and their own money) insuring that your child succeeds in school. A simple candle doesn’t seem like enough and you would love to send them on a tropical vacation but sometimes that doesn’t fit in your already dwindling Christmas budget.
Have no fear because with this gift, not only are you helping out other parents who are in the same boat, but you are able to give your amazing teacher something he or she would truly enjoy.
Step 1: Ask your teacher what kind of gift card they would really love if they received one…Target, Amazon, a fab local spa….
Step 2: Insert your info and print out copies of our Teacher Letter and put them in UNSEALED envelopes. (Just tuck the flap inside)
Step 3: Ask your teacher for a class list.
Step 4: Write the names of the students on the outside of the envelopes with “Return to (your childs name)” at the bottom
Step 5: Tell your teacher to send the envelopes home with the students (no peeking!) and if any envelopes return, just send them home with your child.
Step 6: After the due date for the money has come, hit the town to purchase your gift card!
Step 7: Give your teacher the gift card from the entire class. I always say it is from the entire class no matter who donated money!
Now go have a cocktail and call your other Room Moms and tell them you have Christmas under control! Happy Hollar-dayzzzzzz!!!!
PS. Have no fear – if this won’t work for your kid’s class, we have linked some great gift ideas below too!
Grab some essential oils and pair with this diffuser to help your teacher fight all the germs.
Break up this hand cream set and pair with a nail file or nail polish for a fun, pampering gift.
Skip the Target run, and have an amazon gift card delivered to your house to take to your teacher!
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Katie’s Beauty Regimen
I get asked about my beauty regimen from time to time. After having my second child and having some sassy melasma all over my face, I had to do something. My regimen comes from a consult I went to a “face place” and Amazon research. I do feel that A GOOD SUNSCREEN DAILY IS KEY! Wear large hats when you’re in the sun, a ball-cap isn’t going to cut it. If I could only use 2 face products it would be- face razors and sunscreen!
Daily regiment when applying make up
Tinkle Razor-a few times a month as needed! I also take off my eye make up with coconut oil, I swear it keeps my lashes long!
1. Dove Soap with a Facial Cleansing Brush
(I have had this one for about 5 years and worth the investment!) There are cheaper options on Amazon!
2. Toner- Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water
3. Serum- YEOUTH Vitamin C and E Day Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
*If you purchase the serum above you can get Anti-aging Super Serum FOR FREE with code A7AFB191 at checkout! Must add both to your cart, then checkout!
4. Sunscreen- EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
5. Primer- (I have tried all kinds and this is seriously so affordable and SO GOOD!) It can also be found at Walmart and Old Navy in the checkout lane!- e.l.f. Mineral Infused Face Primer
6. Apply makeup
Daily regiment when going to the pool or beach
1. Dove Soap with a Facial Cleansing Brush
2. Toner- Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water
3. Sunscreen with a little coverage- Revision Intellishade Matte SPF 45
NIGHTIME I USE:
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The Most Magical Lunchbox!
Dear Bentgo lunch box, you seriously changed my life and gave me my sanity back. I was sending a million plastic containers to school with my kids and the chore of washing them all was TERRRRRIBLE. I searched the Internets and came across a Bentgo box and packing lunches became so much better. (Both my kids use one…ages 5 & 7) They are easy for kids to open!!! A preschool teacher told me my daughter was one of the first to start eating everyday because she isn’t waiting on teachers to open her food for her. The tray the food goes in can be put on the top rack of the dishwasher but the container itself should be hand washed because of the seals. They come in the classic colors…green, blue and purple but I just found these SUPER NEW COLORS THAT ARE AWESOME!!!!
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Get a FREE Lanai Pineapple Drawstring Bag and FREE Shipping!
Boutique Bikini is not only keeping us stylish with their bathing suits, they are keeping us hands free with this super cute Lanai Drawstring bag! Named after the pineapple island, this bag is a must for Moms while on the go to the pool or beach! When I packed up my kids (and half our house) for the pool the other day, this bag came in super handy. I put my usual purse essentials in it and it boy did it make it easy to keep track of everything. And I had my hands free to drag the cooler, pool bag and 1000 pool toys!
We are THRILLED to announce that Boutique Bikini is offering FREE SHIPPING and a FREE Lanai Drawstring Bag with any orders over $31! This offer is good through 7/4/2018. Enter the Code KCCFREE when checking out or shop from this link directly and a bag will be added to your order when they ship it. Get to shopping!
Additional Links: SUN HAT (in a ton of different colors) CLICK HERE FOR THE COLOR BLACK and BLACK ONE PIECE BATHING SUIT
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Newborn Head to Toe
First things first, spare yourself spending hours on Google after bringing your baby home and ORDER THIS BOOK NOW!!!! It will answer so many late night question and put your mind at ease! A family member gave me this book and it was one of the best gifts I received!
Cradle Cap– Weird stuff on their scalp that will wash off in time. You can also use a soft tooth brush and a little soap to get it of.
Eyes– if their eyes become watery and then gooey, it could be a plugged duct. Put a couple drops of breast milk in their eye, massage the duct, and see if that helps.
Ear Wax– there are special Q-tips designed to clean out their ear wax. Use those or a soft rag
Icky Neck– the term used to describe the collection of items that somehow stick in the folds of skin in the neck area. From milk, drool, dust, etc…it all seems to find its way to neck area and cause it to be smelly. (Arm pits are the same way!)
Nails-don’t be scared to trim nails, a great time to do it is while they are nursing, having a bottle or sleeping.
Belly Button– it will look scary but don’t let it intimidate you. Don’t get it wet and be careful when dressing the baby. I got my sons wet on accident while giving him a bird bath and it fell off when he was a week old. AHHHH! Every time he cried I could see fresh chord coming up and it made me want to faint. The pediatrician shot it with some medicine to heal it and he survived. I pulled my daughters chord when unsnapping her pajamas and it fell off a little early too and she was fine as well. Obviously, I wasn’t the best with taking care of belly buttons.
Hand and Toe Dust Bunnies– newborns keep their hands in fists a lot of the time and somehow they collect dust bunnies in them! Just keep them clean.
Poop– it will be a black tar color when you’re in the hospital, when you get home it will be yellow seedy of you’re breastfeeding or a green pasty if you’re giving formula.
Vitamins/ Medicine
Always ask your peditrician for dosing instructions based on your babies weight. If your baby is under 6 months old then Tylenol could be an option and once they are over 6 months then Ibuprofen could be an option.
Your peditrician may recommend a Vitamin D supplement if you are strictly breastfeeding.
Gripe water- once baby is few weeks old you can give them gripe water. It’s for excessive fussiness and it helps to calm their tummies and is all natural. You can find it at cvs, target, walgreens.
Bathing
I felt like a bath 3 times a week was enough (unless they had a massive explosion) and bird baths only until their chord falls off.
I recommend fragrance free bath wash and lotions.
Don’t use wash clothes, if you do only on their bottoms.
Let the laundry begin!
You will wonder how someone with such small clothes can create SO MUCH LAUNDRY. You will never be “done with the laundry”. Just go ahead and accept that off the bat and you won’t feel as crazy and defeated when the piles keep growing and appearing. While your baby is really young, we recommend using a scent free detergent like Free Clear for Sensitive Skin.
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GloBar keeps our tan glowing!
At KC&C we love spray tans and tanning at home. It’s better for your skin and mom has time to work on the perfect tan! Keeping it poppin’ for as long as possible is always a challenge! Boutique Bikini recently let us try out their GloBar, an all natural soap that reduces the fading of a sunless tan while locking in moisture. GloBars don’t have “black listed” ingredients or harsh chemicals, leaving your glow radiant and long lasting.
Boutique Bikini sent us the “Mermaid Kiss” GlowBar. It smells SO GOOD and it sparkles! Its has a delicate balance of jasmine and bergamot! You can CLICK HERE to check out their variety bars to keep your tan on point!
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Full coverage for Mom/Lifeguard time
Yes, we would love to rock our bikinis from 2006 but let’s get REAL… we have kids to lather with sunscreen, pool and beach toys to lug around and we need to be on full lifeguard alert at all times! The Watercolor Blossom suit is perfect for keeping it sassy yet classy! If your little one decides to jump into the pool without their puddle jumper on (it has happened to us!) the black and white suit provides swan dive full coverage! Black and white sizes 1XL-3XL can be found here!!!
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You Were Once Dangerous In Your Past
Ohhhhhhh yeaaaaa… out of all the Walmart suits this season, this one might just be our favorite!!! Time and Tru knew what they were doing when the created this one! It says “Stylish Mom” in the front BUT “I was once was dangerous” in the back! Win-Win!
Sizes 1XL-3XL can be found here!!!
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If I went to Coachella…
I have not idea what Coachella is…BUT if I did decide to pack up my kids and their gummy snacks and we went…this would be my outfit!!!
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Things could escalate when the kids go to bed!
Ahhhh yes… a simple yet innocent flower number. This suit will let your husband know you are going to MOM IT UP so hard at the beach today but the little peek-a-boo section in the middle will let him know there is a SLIGHT chance things could escalate when the kids go to bed! This bathing suit by Time and Tru and not only is it a total steal, it is comfortable, has adjustable straps (perfect for petite people) and offers great coverage too!
