Helping Him Find His Style w/ AXE

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Mirum, all opinions are my own. 

This kid...he's getting to be so grown up! Now when I look at him it's hard to believe that he's that same little boy with the big hair (just like abuelitas) and the big smile who could not put down his toys. Now what he can't put down is his cell phone. They grow up way too quickly don't they?

Watching him grow has definitely been interesting, especially seeing the changes that have taken place in just a span of a few years. He went from hating to brush his teeth, we literally had to stand at the sink and watch him brush every morning and night, to now waiting for him in the car each morning because he refuses to leave without also rinsing. Now he is all about the fresh breath. 

He also went from being so-so about showers to showering daily and always making sure he smells good. He's been using AXE products since last year and has a few favorite scents. Plus he lives for the days that his uniform school allows them free dress day, so he can wear his cool clothes and show off some of his personal style. 

Because he has an affinity for AXE products, I am always on the lookout for a good deal to keep him stocked up. His favorite scent is AXE Phoenix, which he uses in the entire range: Antiperspirant Deodorant, 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner, Body Wash and the Body Spray. Plus with the current Ralphs digital offer, I grabbed him a Body Spray in the NEW AXE Gold scent, for some mixing and matching.

RALPHS DIGITAL OFFER
Save $2 on any TWO (2) Axe products (excludes trial and travel sizes). Offer is valid from 4/30 - 5/27.  Access the digital coupon via the Ralphs app and have it ready for your next shopping trip to Ralphs.

I think AXE has actually played a pretty big role in Angel becoming more responsible when it comes to his personal care. It was about a year ago when he got his first AXE products, with his own personal shower caddie filled with shower goodies, that he really began to enjoy being a more cleaner and better version of himself. 

If you're struggling with a teen who needs a little bit of guidance when it comes to hygiene, giving them a shower caddie filled with personal care products might just give them that boost they need. It doesn't even have to be the Body Spray -- you can start off with the Antiperspirant Deodorant, 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner and the Body Wash (Angel's favorite).  

Hey, if all it takes is a body wash to get teen boys into a shower, then let's buy them oodles and oodles of them. 

If your son has a school gym or sports bag, then don't forget to stock up doubles. Angel doesn't leave the house without a deodorant in his backpack. 

Angel still has a lot of growing up to do and I'm sure the ride is going to be even more interesting to watch from now on. Bring on the teen angst and grumpy behavior that is common in teenagers. At least we can feel good knowing that he smells good as he takes all those twist and turns that teen life is made up of.

It's easy to help #InspireHisStyle by stocking up on his AXE favorites, especially when a good deal comes long like the Save $2.00 on 2 (currently at Ralphs). What are some of your sons favorite AXE products?

Earn Ice Cream Rewards & Stock Up On Your Family's Favorites

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Mirum, all opinions are my own.

Summer is only six weeks away and my family is really looking forward to it. Summer doesn't just mean the end of the school year, it means we get our one week vacation to the beach, swimming lessons for the the kiddos and lots of days just hanging out and chillin. And what is our favorite thing to enjoy as we hang out on those warm summer days? ICE CREAM!!!!

But you don't have to wait for summer to arrive in order to enjoy some of your family favorites. Right now you can score a sweet deal at Vons featuring many delicious selections, including: Breyer’s 2-in-1’s, Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Bars and Talenti Gelato Pints.

ICE CREAM REWARDS PROGRAM

Spend $20 on participating Unilever Ice Cream brands and receive a $5 digital reward of your choice (A Visa Rewards Virtual gift card, a FandangoNOW reward or a Print-at-Home Movie Certificate.) Simply snap a photo of your receipt and upload it to IceCreamRewards.com to receive your $5 reward. Purchases must be made between 5/1/2018 and 9/30/2018. 

We have tons of favorite ice creams but definitely some of the ones we enjoy the most are the new Breyer’s 2-in-1’s, we grabbed two flavors: OREO with Chips Ahoy and Resses with Resses Mini Pieces. The kids loved these so much, these are some of their favorite treats, which they can now enjoy in their ice cream!

Next we had to grab two boxes of Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Bars, which the entire family loves, we can demolish both of these boxes in just one sitting.

Plus, I made sure to pick up a little something-something, just for me. I got one of the Talenti Gelato Pints in the Cold Brew Coffee Flavor, which is insanely delicious. Sure, I could share this delicious gelato with the family, but honestly it's too good to share. 

Probably the only thing sweeter than enjoying a favorite treat, is getting to enjoy it as part of a sweet deal. Scoring a $5 reward on a $20 ice cream purchase definitely makes stocking up on my family's favorites, a deal too good to pass up. 

What will we spend our reward on? Probably more ice cream!

Because who could say no to these faces? They've already reminded me that we're out of Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Bars, so it's time to make another trip to Vons. 

Which are some of your family's favorite ice cream treats?

Don't forget to stop by your local Vons to stock up on those ice cream favorites. And hit the banner below to grab your sweet reward!

Avoiding Hangry Kids On-The-Go

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RitzFilledNotHangry #CollectiveBias

If you follow me on any of my social channels you know that I am that woman that drives around with a car full of kids every single day. Being lucky enough to have my grandkids near me is something that I don't take for granted. I have been very lucky in being so close to them, that sometimes I want a vacation from them, just kidding! Truthfully, we are a very close family and we are always together. During the weekdays it's after school programs, sports and errands, and on the weekends it will be more sports and some roadtripping. I've had a car full of kids with me since my early 20's when my girls were little, so I am pretty good about knowing what to always have on hand so that anywhere we happen to be going, everyone is happy. My car always has a blanket, books, electronics and a snack bag filled to keep the kids comfortable. 

Hangry kids make for: angry, fussy children and that is something to be avoided at all times, especially when you have so many of them with you. As any mom will tell you, having snacks-on-hand is a must! It only takes a few minutes to prepare a snack bag to take whenever you're out with kids. Let me show you how easy it is!

RITZ Filled Sandwich Crackers are now available at Kroger stores (Food 4 Less and Ralphs in our area) which means I can easily pop in for a few boxes on our way out of town if I happen to be out at home. RITZ Filled Sandwich Crackers are a favorite of the entire family, and I can never seem to keep enough on hand. I also pick up some fresh fruit and child sized waters, which are more appealing to kids and make giving them water easier. Now that I am stocked up I can pack the weekend snack bag to keep hangry kids away. 

On-The-Go Snack Bag

• RITZ Peanut Butter Filled Sandwich Crackers and RITZ Cheese Filled Sandwich Crackers are always first in my snack bag. The kids love them and they really pack a punch at keeping hunger at bay.
• fresh fruit is another must have and a great way to get more fruit into the kids. Sometimes they won't eat fruit at home, but when we're out and they are hungry, you bet they go for that fruit like they haven't eaten all day. 
• I always pack smaller water bottles for them because our temps are very high and the kids immediately get thirsty. Purchasing smaller bottles is more appealing to kids so I don't mind paying a little more to ensure they drink a lot of it. 

With RITZ Cheese Filled Sandwich Crackers it's easy to turn that frown on a hangry kid upside down. 

These sandwich crackers are easy to take on-the-go and make my life so much easier. This weekend we stood for over 2 1/2 hours waiting for the tree lighting at The Grove LA and you can bet these are what saved my life. 

Hangry Kids? Not no more! 

This mom and grandma does not have time to deal with meltdowns or unhappy, hangry kids, there's too much to do! That's why I like to be prepared and Food 4 Less gives me the goods to do so, at a great price. What are some of your tips for dealing with Hangry kids?