Honest Company

Honest Company is a line of baby and home products that is run by Jessica Alba.  They have diapers, bath wash, sunscreen, wipes, and many other products .  It is a monthly subscription company but a couple of months ago they started carrying the products in Target.  I was excited to try the products without signing up monthly.  So I happily went to Target and purchased a few of the products.  I got diapers, wipes, and sunscreen.  One of the big selling points of the line is how earth friendly they are which is wonderful.

I got a package of the boys diapers, they have a lot of really cute designs.  First of all I noticed the diapers are a lot thinner than the diapers I normally use.  That being said these are not to be put on your child overnight-they WILL leak a lot. You will need to change your child's diaper more frequently throughout the day.  Also, my 2 year old was able to take the diapers off with one hand and with ease while walking at stores and outside. Frustrating feature of these diapers.  Honestly, I was not impressed with these diapers.  

The wipes worked well and took care of little messes to larger ones and stood up to wiping (no falling apart).  These are also earth friendly.  Overall, I liked the wipes.

The sunscreen was very thick and extremely greasy along with an interesting smell.  It was very difficult after applying to the kids to get it off my fingers.  It worked well though and protected both of my boys in the sun. 

***This post is in no way sponsored or affiliated with Honest Company and I received no compensation for this review

BP Driver Rewards

I fill up my car a lot with gas, running around for errands, school, and extracurriculars.  Wouldn't it be nice to benefit from all of these fillups?  BP has a program called Driver Rewards with some great rewards.  You have to first sign up to get the card at bpdriverrewards.com.  They are also offering a free amazon gift card $10 when you fill up 5 times at least 50 gallons overall in 50 days.  I have also gotten amounts off my gallons 2 times now  ( I am on fill up #3).  For my 1st fill up with the card I got .10 off per gallon.  Every little bit helps.  

***This post is not sponsored in anyway by BP and I received zero compensation for this post

The Berenstain Bears: Blessed are the Peacemakers

I have always loved Berenstain Bears and when I became a mom it was one of the series of books I was excited to my children's book collection.  I love that the stories are simple, relatable, and lesson teaching.  I got the opportunity to share a new Berenstain book with my boys from the Living Lights line of books.  Living Lights are Berenstain Bear books that help children learn how God wants them to live every day.  All of the newer books are written by Mike Berenstain and follow the same format that Jan and Stan followed when we were children.

The Berenstain Bears Blessed are the Peacemakers had all of the characters we recognize with a few new bears added in.  This book is definitely for at least a 5 year old and up.  This book talks a lot about things you might encounter in elementary school and how to handle things if the situation comes up.  I also loved that the book in the back cover had some activities and questions to have a discussion with your child about what you read.

"Most of the cubs at Bear Country School get along most of the time.  But when rivals are cast opposite of each other in the school play, Romeo and Grizzliet, Brother and Sister Bear have to decide if they should mind their business or get involved as peacemakers to save the performance."

You can purchase a copy of your own at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Berenstain-Blessed-Peacemakers-Living-Lights/dp/0310734819

***I received this book to review for free because I am a Book Look Blogger and I received no additional compensation for my review of this book.  This review is completely my own.

Birthday Giveaway

My little boy just turned 6 and I want to celebrate by having a giveaway.  My boy is an energetic, smart, and amazing guy who I am so thankful God gave to me.  To celebrate the day my life changed forever, we are giving away a $10 Gift Code for Amazon. Tell your friends.

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  ****Must have a valid email address to enter.  Winner has 1 week to claim prize once name is picked randomly through Rafflecopter.  Winners actions will be verified.  This giveaway is not sponsored by Amazon

Spongebob Party

My oldest requested a Spongebob Party this year for his 6th birthday.  He made this decision the day after his 5th birthday party, my boy is a planner.  He also requested to have his party at one of his favorite places...mini golf.  Whenever I plan a party I start a few months before, with 2 kids it is hard to find free time so I like my oldest, am a planner.  Knowing my child is set on his birthday plans made the planning easier.  Throughout the year, much to my surprise I came upon a Spongebob table decor set on clearance so I took advantage.  Fortunately having the party away from home makes the planning much easier.  We even ordered a cake...which we never do.  I normally make the cake every birthday.

For the goodie bag, I found these cute Spongebob pails at Party City

http://www.partycity.com/product/spongebob+favor+container.do?sortby=ourPicks&size=all&bypass_redirect=1&familyCode=F336096F
I just put in some spongebob themed favors and candies

I also for the kids found these cups at Oriental Trading

http://www.orientaltrading.com/pineapple-cups-a2-26_1483.fltr

The party went great and it was so much easier having the party somewhere other than my home.  The prep time was much less and the activities that were available kept everyone entertained.

These are the invitations I made for his party from another blog post
http://learningtopeewiththedooropen.blogspot.com/2014/07/spongebob-invitation.html

A Winner

Thank you everyone for your entries into our latest giveaway.  We have another giveaway coming up to celebrate my son's 6 birthday.

The randomly selected winner is







Amelia

Please contact me at peeingwithdooroopenmommies@gmail.com.  You have 1 week to claim your prize.

Kindergarten...A Whole New World

We are 3 weeks into the school year and things have been hectic.  My boy loves Kindergarten and always has interesting stories to share once he enters the car after school.  Normally the first report I get from him is he got red (the best color you can get) and who didn't get red (Kindergarten gossip).  Then he proceeds to tell me about his rest of the day.  Amazingly he has already had homework!!!!  They are really pushing the common core, it is definitely a new way of learning...I am trying to keep an open mind.  It is so odd for the time he is away at school.  I am so used to the noises and the chatter that it is a little disorienting.  So happy though he is getting the socialization and learning.  I have entered the world of PTA and making sure my boy completes his homework properly and on time.  We are definitely in a different season in life.  How is your little one doing in school this new year?