It's Simply Lindsay

06/30/16

Perfect Summertime Accessory Plus Giveaway

Thank you JORD Watch for sending me a beautiful wooden watch & for hosting this giveaway!

I tend to gravitate towards classic accessories that I can easily wear with any outfit, and I like to mix, match, and layer my classic jewelry pieces for a bit of funky flair. That’s why I was very excited to add my Zebrawood & Champagne JORD watch to my mix, and since I received it, I’ve been wearing it pretty much every day. It’s so unique, lightweight, and goes with everything, not to mention I get lots of compliments. I wear it plain for a classic look or layer on bangles and bracelets for a unique look. That’s why I’m so excited to present this giveaway so you can get your very own watch! You can enter below, and the winner will be automatically picked and notified via email at the end of the giveaway.

GIVEAWAY DATES

The contest is open from June 30 and ends July 10, 2016, and just for entering, you will still receive an e-gift card for $20 off your own JORD watch. How awesome is that??

06/28/16

2 Ingredient Play Dough Recipe

I try not to buy too many toys – I don’t want to overwhelm my daughter (or myself!) with a bunch of “stuff,” so we keep a small basket of toys out we use every week, and any extra toys are put away to circulate in the mix when needed. This system works really well for our family, and Ginny is never bored!

However, now that she’s an extremely active, curious toddler, I’m searching for hands-on sensory activities that she’ll enjoy that doesn’t involve stuffing our play room with the dreaded “stuff.” Can any parents relate to this?

I think you’ll all love this $2, 2 ingredient play dough recipe (if you can even call it a recipe) to make with your kiddos. You may already have these ingredients on hand, and if not, take a trip to the dollar store for the following: conditioner and corn starch. It’s really that simple!

A quick trip to your cabinet or the store and two minutes later your kids are enjoying their new play dough.

06/27/16

10 Protein Packed Snacks for Toddlers

My daughter has always been a good eater, sometimes even out-eating my husband at mealtimes, but we all know what inevitably happens between meals – snacking, of course.

When it comes to toddler nutrition, you should make every meal and snack count. It’s so easy to fall into the habit of grabbing endless handfuls of processed or pre-packaged snacks because, come on, we are all busy parents, am I right?

But busyness or processed food convenience shouldn’t be the reason to stuff your toddler with empty calories or bad sugars and fats. In fact, preparing healthy, protein-packed snacks takes very little effort and promotes those growing taste buds to appreciate delicious, healthy food. Plus, by making sure your toddler snacks have a protein element, they will fill up faster, getting them out of the habit of mindless snacking of carb or sugar-based snacks.

06/22/16

ColourPop Giveaway!

Since I heard about ColourPop last year, this Los Angeles-based makeup brand has been blowing up social media, and for good reason. While this brand is under two-years-old, it quickly established itself as a must-have among beauty bloggers, the cool kids, and the every girl alike, having as many as 2.6 million Instagram followers to date.

Why is this brand so popular? Probably because of the high quality products at a super affordable price. Their lip colors seem to be already cult-class status, with everyone from Taylor Swift and Kristin Steward rocking them.

Whether you’re already a die-hard fan or want to see what all the hype is about, now is your chance! I’ve come together with some of my favorite bloggers to present you this amazing ColourPop Giveaway – the only downside to it is that I desperately want to win it, but of course, cannot.

But best of luck to you!

06/21/16

11 Ways to Make Fine Hair Thicker

This post was sponsored on behalf of NIOXIN. All opinions stated are my own.

I have what I like to call naturally sad hair. What is this naturally sad hair, you ask? Oh, you know, it’s fine and limp. When left to air dry, looks like a scraggly, droopy mop – since my hair is naturally fine, I’ve always wanted a great product or styling solution but didn’t really know where to start. Recently, I’ve put all of my effort into establishing my skincare routines, but I’m thrilled to FINALLY have a hair care routine.

No longer do I have to accept my naturally sad hair that thinned out a bit since having my daughter. I’ve found a product line to not only mask my droopy hair problem, but to actually give it the life and body it needs. I took NIOXIN’s 30 day challenge for thicker, fuller hair and have loved the results. This challenge also prompted me to figure out how to actually style my hair so it’s full and easy to work with.

Hoping these tips will help your limp locks and that you’ll share your thin hair stories with me! We are not alone!

06/13/16

Tips for Toddler Eating from Real Moms

Since my little one started having solids at 6 months, my husband and I encouraged her to explore our table food on her own. Instead of spoon feeding bland, nutrition-less rice cereal, Ginny enjoyed sucking on barbecue ribs, pieces of broccoli, cauliflower, eggs, fruit, pieces of fish, avocado, and other yummy nutritious foods. Anything we eat, she eats too, and we have yet to find a food she doesn’t enjoy. As she moved from baby to toddler, she definitely has her preferences, just like we do as adults – blueberries are one of her favorite foods, but sometimes she wants strawberries and eggs instead, or where she sometimes likes a plain chicken breast, she lets us know if she wants it with some sort of dipping sauce in that moment.

It’s incredible to see her little personality shine through at meal and snack times, and while she’s not a picky eater, I know all kids are different so my story may not resonate with you. That’s why I spoke to other real moms to share their tips, tricks, or advice for feeding toddlers.