My Drugstore Essentials and a Winner!

Hello, Monday! As promised, the winner of the $25 Vitacost Gift Card is....

#72 Latanya who wished to buy DevaCurl Heaven In Hair. 

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Thanks so much to all the commenters on this giveaway! You made it a success! Don't forget to stock up on your drugstore essentials using Vitacost.com! If you are a new customer, you can save $10 off your first purchase of $30 or more using THIS referral link. 

As a long-time supporter of Vitacost, here are a few things that are always on my OWN shopping list from this site: 

::California Baby SPF 30 Sunscreen NO fragrance- I have been using this brand of sunscreen for years now and I love it. Water-resistant; fragrance free, also free of PABA and parabens.

::All-Terrain Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellent- I think this is the best bug DEET-free bug repellent we have used so far! It is natural and safe for the whole family. This company also sells a KIDS version but we usually stick with the family one. 

::Nature's Gate Natural Toothpaste in Creme de Peppermint- We have tried many different brands of sulfate & fluoride free toothpastes but this one is a win among us all! The kids love this flavor and it compares to popular brand-name toothpastes we used to buy. 

::Crystal Body Deodorant Stick and Toms of Maine Wild Lavender or Lemongrass- My older girls have started using deodorants and these are their go-to scents. We choose these because they are Aluminum-Free and they work! 

::Vitacost Kids Multi-Vitamin Gummies- Use everyday!

::Nature's Plus Animal Parade Vitamin D3 in Black Cherry flavor- Use this mostly in the winter months when the girls do not spend as much time outdoors. 

::Vitacost Omega-3 Gummies for Kids- We now use this supplement that contains a blend of two of the most studied essential fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Great tasting Omega-3. No fishy aftertaste!  

::Nature's Plus Animal Parade AcidophiKidz- With Probiotics, FOS & Rhododendron- given to the girls with tummy troubles or diarrhea.

::Nature's Plus Chewable Orange Juice Vitamin C 500 Mg.- Given in addition to the multi-vitamin during first signs of cold, sniffles or other signs of sickness. 

Happy Shopping!

Throwback Thursday

 

I thought I would do a Throwback Thursday post. Let's see if I can keep it up every week! 

I love going through old photos of the girls and of my own childhood. My Dad has been scanning old slides into the computer and my Mom sent a few photos my way. These photos are of me when I was a little girl, maybe around 6 or 7 years old.

My Mommom used to have an above ground pool in her backyard. I remember visiting her to  swim, the smell of the chlorine, the cold water, my Dad throwing us up in the air to splash down. The memory that sticks with me the most is the time when I decided to try putting the swimmies on my ankles instead of my arms. I figured I could be a champion swimmer if I could just keep my feet afloat. Unfortunately, that crazy thought caused my top half to dunk under the water immediately. Thankfully, my Dad was close by to rescue me. Needless to say, the swimmies stayed where they belonged for the rest of the summers.

Although not the official start, Summer will begin for us in just 6 short days! The girls will be out of school and they are already dreaming up things to put on this year's 100 Things to Do Chart.

Note: Don't forget to leave a comment to win a $25 Gift Card to Vitacost.com HERE! 
A great little bonus to help stock up on all your summer essentials! 
Giveaway ends Father's Day, June 16th @ midnight.