Life With 4 Boys

Get 3 Free Music Downloads from Dollar General

2013-06-18T14:00:00.001-04:00

This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you love music? Of course you do, who doesn't. Now there is a way to score three free music downloads from Dollar General. I've mentioned plenty of times how much we love Dollar General. We visit it on a weekly basis at home and I have already stopped there several times on our camping trip over the last few weeks. The

15 Camping Breakfast Recipes

2013-06-16T13:47:00.001-04:00

One of the hardest meals to be more creative with when camping is breakfast, at least that is what I have found through the last 16 days of camping with the boys. So, I thought I would help everyone else out and create a list of delicious camping breakfast recipes. Enjoy, I know we will. Breakfast Burrito Mountain Man Skillet Breakfast Hash Lumberjack Breakfast Mascarpone

Caprock Canyon State Park - Days 12 and 13

2013-06-15T15:56:00.002-04:00

Although we were reluctant to leave the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, we headed to Caprock Canyon State Park. The boys were a little happier about it since it was a short drive and since I let them know that there would be more bison and prarie dogs. The drive itself doesn't seem like it is leading to anything spectacular, but then all of a sudden you come across the glowing red cliffs

Home Phone Makeover with #VTechHubofHome + Giveaway!

2013-06-14T13:11:00.003-04:00

This is a partner post in cooperation with VTech Phones. We have had the same home phone for who knows how long. It is a cheap phone we picked up at the dollar store one night when our previous one bit the dust. There were no bells, no whistles no nothing, other than a cordless phone that had static on our end more often than not. So, when I was approached to try out the new "hub of the

What Does Your Sleep Position Say About You? + Win Big!

2013-06-12T18:09:00.003-04:00

I wrote a few weeks ago about the new iSeries mattress that I had the opportunity to receive and review as a Serta ambassador. Sadly, I only got to enjoy my heavenly mattress for only a few weeks before I headed out on this camping adventure with the boys, but I look forward to getting back to it later this summer! Now though, Serta is giving everyone the chance to enter to win a new iComfort

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Days 9-11

2013-06-11T15:40:00.000-04:00

When we turned the corner and entered the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, it was like entering another world. A time from long ago where buffalo roamed the praries and prarie dogs scattered across the fields. We arrived after 5pm and settled into the Doris Campground. It took all of one hour for Jase to announce that Oklahoma was like Africa. I think he was referring to the fact that you

Bring the Scents of Summer Into Your Home with Airwick Scented Oils

2013-06-10T18:00:00.001-04:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Air Wick for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I love a fresh smelling home. Unfortunately, with four boys, two cats, a dog and a ferret, that fresh scent is hard to achieve. I have tried a wide range of solutions, but one that has always worked the best, are Airwick scented oil plugins. These little powerhouses can be strategically

Ozark Folk Center State Park - A Blast to the Past

2013-06-10T10:51:00.001-04:00

The other day I wrote about the beauty of Blanchard Springs Caverns and our campsite at Gunner Pool in Arkansas. On our last day in Arkansas, we decided to head on over to Ozark Folk Center State Park. This state park is full of craft exhibits and folk music shows that let you catch a glimpse of how life used to be in a simpler time. Children can see how candles, soap, leather goods and even

One Stop Shopping for Your Furry Friends at the Walmart Purina® Pet Park

2013-06-08T23:00:00.001-04:00

This post brought to you by Purina. All opinions are 100% mine. We have a lot of furry friends in our house, two indoor cats, one outdoor cat, the best dog in the world, a ferret and even a fish, who is not at all furry. These little critters have become like members of our family and we want only the best for them. Our dog Doodle is a Labradoodle and is absolutely the best dog in the

Blanchard Springs Caverns and Gunner Pool Campground - Days 6-8

2013-06-08T11:07:00.000-04:00

Today, we have officially been on the road for a week! We arrived in Fifty-Six, AR., the home of Blanchard Springs Caverns on Thursday evening. Yesterday we went to the caverns and today we are headed out to the Folk Center State Park, which I will do a post about soon. The caverns really are something you have to see to appreciate and words just can't do them justice, but I took a few photos

Challenge Kids with Summer Fun from Cwist

2013-06-06T21:29:00.003-04:00

I am a cwist ambassador, but all words and opinions are my own. Finding ways to motivate my boys to explore on their own and learn to entertain themselves is not always easy. They seem to think my one lot in life is to entertain them 24/7. Also, my 11 year old has dyslexia and will shy away from learning activities that involve reading of any kind. To help avoid the "I'm bored" blues even on

Clear Creek Campground in Bankhead National Forest - Days 3-6

2013-06-05T17:55:00.002-04:00

Yesterday afternoon we pulled up to the Clear Creek Campground that is part of Bankhead National Forest. It is located just outside of Jasper, AL. It was bright and sunny and check in was a breeze. Be aware though if you ever visit, they take cash only, so no cards. Our site is in the Fawn Loop and we are one of only two campers there except the campground hosts, so it seems like we have the

Get More Beauty and Less Beast in Your Yard with AMDRO PowerFlex

2013-06-04T10:40:00.000-04:00

I'm a sponsored blog partner with AMDRO and participated in their AMDRO PowerFlex Pest & Weed System Program. We have a huge yard, as in over an acre of fenced in yard. We also only have a push mower and it takes forever just to cut the main part of the lawn, meaning that we often neglect certain areas along the side and front that have quickly become overgrown with weeds, vines and other

Veterans are June's Everyday Heros at Dollar General

2013-06-04T03:00:00.001-04:00

This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. Veterans definitely deserve to be honored for their service. That is why Dollar General has chosen to honor veterans as their everyday heros during the month of June. They are offering savings on P&G products in honor of the veterans and the promotion will run all month long. My family has a history of serving in the

Alabama Gold Camp - Day 1-3

2013-06-03T09:53:00.001-04:00

Alabama Gold Camp Office For those keeping track, we left on Saturday for our 53 day family camping trip! Unfortunately, it got off on a rough note and by the time we were 30 minutes away from the Alabama Gold Camp, our first stop, the sky opened up and started pouring down rain. It stopped long enough for us to setup our tent, but made for a miserable sleepless night because the thunder and

Save Money and Time Buying Glasses at Coastal.com

2013-06-02T16:00:00.001-04:00

This post brought to you by Coastal.com. All opinions are 100% mine. I have worn glasses since the 1st grade. Since then, my parents and then myself have spent several thousands of dollars on glasses. In fact, just last year I spent over $300 on a pair of glasses that are already falling apart. Shopping for new glasses is a hassle and usually involves me picking whatever pair I grab first to

Shaklee 180 Month 3 Update Video

2013-06-02T08:11:00.003-04:00

Month 3 has come to an end on the Shaklee 180 program and I am down another two pounds, not a huge amount I know. I made a video for you all, but I apologize for the quality right now. I wanted to do the video from the road on the first day of our 53 day camping trip, but it stormed all night and the only place I can get service is parked in my car outside the main office of Alabama Gold Camp. I

Keep Your Lawn Pest and Weed Free with #AMDRO Powerflex

2013-05-31T10:39:00.001-04:00

I'm a sponsored blog partner with AMDRO and participated in their PowerFlex Pest & Weed System Program. A few months ago when the warm weather returned to Florida, the weeds in the lawn started growing like, well, weeds. Now, our yard has become overrun by not only weeds, but famous Florida summertime pests too, like palmetto bugs also known as roaches, ants and other undesirable creepy

11 Delicious Camping Desserts

2013-05-30T22:42:00.003-04:00

We all know that the almighty s'more will be forever known as the ultimate camping dessert, but with over 50 days of camping ahead of me, there are only so many s'mores a girl can eat. So, I have been hunting down some yummy camping desserts to add a little variety and satisfy the boys' sweet tooth at night. Check them out, you know you want to! Skillet Brownies S'moreo Camp

My 4 Favorite Things To Do in Florida

2013-05-30T05:00:00.001-04:00

This post brought to you by VISIT FLORIDA. All opinions are 100% mine. Florida is a gorgeous place to live. Yes, it can be sweltering hot most of the year and the humidity can nearly strangle you, but I can't imagine any other state providing the same extensive list of activities and sights that Florida has to offer. There is literally something for everyone here. There are coastal beaches

Cutter Insect Repellent Prize Pack Giveaway!

2013-05-29T20:08:00.003-04:00

Remember yesterday when I was telling you all about how we banish bugs from our summer fun with Cutter Insect Repellent products? Yeah, now it is time for you to get the chance to try them out for yourselves. One lucky Life With 4 Boys reader is going to get a prize pack with some of the best bug bashing products around! Just enter using the Rafflecopter form below and good luck! a

DIY Ribbon Cork Board #SummerofJoann

2013-05-28T23:37:00.000-04:00

On a weekend night, one of my favorite things to do is a DIY project. I put on some tunes, tap my toes and create something out of nothing. So when Joann Fabrics and Crafts Store reached out about creating one of the DIY projects in their Cape Discovery Spring Craft Catalog, I jumped at the chance! The catalog is full of 72 fun crafts for kids and the whole family to enjoy together. I decided

Battle Bugs This Summer with Cutter Repellents

2013-05-28T09:38:00.001-04:00

This is a partner post brought to you in cooperation with Cutter, all opinions are my own. Summer is just around the corner. In fact, this is the last week of school for the boys and we head off on our family camping adventure this coming Saturday. With summer, unfortunately come the bugs. In Florida, they all arrive by the tour bus load and step out with their tiny sunglasses, beach towels

Grilled Foil Packet Meatloaf Recipe

2013-05-27T09:47:00.001-04:00

One of my favorite meals is meatloaf, so the thought of going the whole summer without it because we will be on a camping trip without a stove wasn't very appealing. So, I decided to come up with a way to turn one of my favorite foods into a foil packet meal that I could place on our portable grill. I made my regular recipe and then placed it in a foil packet and it worked! It was moist,

Keep Kid's Brains Sharp This Summer with #Curiosityville

2013-05-26T10:45:00.002-04:00

This is a partner post brought to you in cooperation with The Motherhood for Curiosityville. I am always trying to come up with new ways to help my boys learn, especially during the summer when it is so important to keep their brains sharp until school starts up again. We do a lot of experiments, crafts and hands-on activities here at home, and the boys really do learn best by doing and "