snackTAXI to the Rescue

I have been making my daughter's lunch for quite a while now and sending it with her each day to daycare. Now that she has started kindergarten, not only do we have to have lunch but we have to send snack too! I feel like I am using more and more Ziplock bags for anything and everything....because they are so easy.

Well after getting over my blond moment I remembered the coolest thing I bought a while ago. It is called a snackTAXI! It is a reusable bag made in different sizes for snacks and sandwiches and even in shopping bag size. I have 2 snack size pack and I absolutely LOVE them. I send them to school in my daughter's back pack every day with her snack.

They are super easy to clean and the snack size fits quite a bit for snack! They come in ton of colors and patterns. I love them all! Here is one of my current favorites!

photos form www.snacktaxi.com

I am happy about saving money on all the disposable sandwich bags and I am being a little "green" in the process!

Go check them out for yourselves at www.snacktaxi.com

Have a great weekend!

My Soccer Girl

It has been emotional enough with my daughter starting kindergarten, but every day something new seems to get to me! Last week she started Soccer lessons. We were not quite sure whether or not she would even want to go out on the field or try to kick the ball.

We pictured her just standing there with a sour look on her face (which we happen to see a lot). But she surprised us and had a great time. She is on the same team with her best friend and another friend that she has not seen in a while. So things are going great!

So it is really just Mom who needs to get her emotions is check and toughen up! The next hurdle is a field trip her class is taking in a few weeks. Field trip? She is not old enough for that is she! Yikes...yes she is.

Here she is (blondie in the middle) with her coach running some plays (LOL)



Here she is just hanging out at her cousin's game all dressed up in her "Sporty Spice" outfit!!



Have a great Tuesday!!

And off she goes...

The long awaited first day of Kindergarten has come and gone for my daughter. The whole process or registering, testing, school shopping, taking a bus ride with her and then watching her get on the bus alone and ride away....all felt so surreal.

I thought I could hold it together but I was sadly mistaken. I felt like the "Stalker Mom" instead of the "Soccer Mom" when I drove by the school (twice) just to catch a glimpse of her getting off the bus. How bad is that??

Here is my girl....

I am hoping as the days go by it will get easier....but I really don't think that will happen....it will likely get harder as she keep growing up before my eyes!

Have a great weekend!

September Giveaway

Happy September!

With summer winding down and school starting again what better time for a Barefoot Book GIVEAWAY!

To start the month I have a giveaway a hard cover Barefoot Book, Jack and the Beanstalk. This book is a classic and the "quirky" take on the tale will sure to be a favorite for your little one. This book is great for ages 3-7. This silly story is beautifully illustrated as all books from Barefoot Books are.

photo taken from Barefoot Books at www.barefootinportland.com

How to Enter

Mandatory Entry: Visit http://www.barefootinportland.com/ and come back and tell me if you and your children have any of the Barefoot Books and if so, which one(s).

Extra Entries:

1. Become a follower of this blog or let me know if you already are.

2. Become a Fan on Barefoot in Portland on Facebook or let me know if you already are.

3. Tell me what your favorite book was as a child.

4. Blog about this giveaway and post the link.

Please make sure you leave separate posts for each entry and provide your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner.

Giveaway is available to US and Canadian residents only. Giveaway ends September 19tth at 6:00 PM ET

Good luck to everyone!

Friday is the last day of my work week and so much more....

Well it is finally Friday again...the last day of the week before the weekend....and a lot of last for my daughter! She starts kindergarten next Thursday.

So for her this is the last Friday she will ever NOT be in school, the last Friday she gets to have the Ice Cream Truck at day care (huge deal for her), this is the last day she will be in her preschool room at daycare and this is the last day she will have to take a nap at school!! I am sure there are more I am forgetting but I think that is enough...right!

As emotional as I am, I am still very excited for her to start school, meet new friends and learn so much more! She is very excited too! We get to ride the bus with her on Monday, that should be adorable...I cannot wait!

No more lounging around at the pool for us!

Also....just a reminder that my GIVEAWAY ends on Monday so check it out at the link to the top right! Low entries so you have a great chance! Thank you and good luck.

Have a great weekend!!