New Blog Feature - Calendar!

I don't get much foot traffic here, but thought I'd post it anyways in case anyone stumbles upon Kiddism... I've added a Calendar section which will include family-friendly events in and around the San Gabriel Valley. I will try to keep the calendar as updated as possible with the correct hours of each event for your (and my!) reference. The husband and I always end up with the usual, "so what do you wanna do," with the usual replies of, "ionno, what do u wanna do??" so hopefully the calendar will give us an idea of things to do when we actually have some spare time.

Back to School Freebie: Papercraft Pencil Box!

It has been quite a while since my last post. Let's just say my "infant" is now a preschooler! Andddd since my kids are back to school, I wanted to do a little extra something for the teachers to start off the school year in their good graces.

And so, I finally decided upon filling a school themed box with some goodies. But, I quickly found that it was nearly impossible to find cute AND free favor boxes with a school theme on the interwebz and I got to thinking.

Papercraft has always been a mini passion of mine and how hard can it be? I ended up making my own papercraft pencil shaped favor boxes and since I already had a template, I might as well share it! So, here you go... enjoy!

FYI - I use card stock & double-sided tape for best results!

Download the template HERE:

July 2014 Citrus Lane (5 yo boy) Box Review

Yep, I decided to give Citrus Lane another chance after several disappointing boxes. I got suckered into a half-off subscription, of course. BUT! At half off, I'm willing to take my chances... I have been pleasantly surprised on a few occasions.

Here is what we got in our July box for a 5 year old boy. My son's actually 7, but the oldest subscription package is for 5-year olds. Mehhh

Product Review - "GOOD2GROW" has grown on me!

Disclaimer: Through BzzAgent.com, I receive product samples in exchange for my honest reviews.



Oh. Mah. Gawd. I LUUUVV being a Bzz Agent, because I get to try things like these Good2Grow juices! These juices are sooo scrum-diddly-umpscious, I was batting off my kids left and right so I could hoard them all for myself. Just kidding... sort of... XD

My 'Honest' Review

Well, it HAS been a while hasn't it? Thought I'd pop in for a quick honest review of well... "Honest." Yep, that's right, the brand created/promoted by Jessica Alba as being natural and environmentally friendly. I signed up for one of those Discovery Kits with samples. Here is what I received:

1 Pack of Honest Wipes (10-Pack)
1 Pack of Diapers (7-Count)
1 Box of Samples (Hand Soap, Healing Balm, Face+Body Lotion, Shampoo+Body Wash, Honest Multi-Surface Cleaner)

Spooktacular Savings

Decided to merge my coupon blog with this one as fillers. :D

FREEBIES

FREE Loreal Paris Advanced Haircare Color Vibrancy
Copy and paste link:
http://www.startsampling.com/sm/lorealparis102916

FREE Can of Sheba Cat Food
Copy and paste link:
http://www.startsampling.com/sm/Sheba102813

FREE Truvia Sweetener Sample
http://truvia.com/products/freesample

FREE Fit & Lean Power Pak Pudding at GNC until 11/4/13
http://fitleansnackdownchallenge.com/coupon1.html

FREE BreatheRight Sample
https://www.breatheright.com/breatherightfreesampleextra.promo?sessioncheck=true

FREE $1 Amazon mp3 credit when you signon MyCokeRewards.com (digital credit code will be emailed)
https://www.mycokerewards.com/signin.do?redirectUrl=%2Frewards%2F1-amazon-mp3-credit%2F29710&WT.mc_id=EMAMAZON

School Uniforms

If your tot's school policy requires uniforms, like mine does, you're probably tired of looking at French Toast uniforms scurrying across the black top. So, thought I'd put a spin on things Gossip Girl-style. Check out these fashion finds that meet uniform standards while adding a sprinkle of pizzaz to their everyday school wear.