Cozy Nautica Night In With The Family

Child wearing Nautica clothingThe Bishop family, that’s us, loves to play games together. We have quite a collection of games, video games, board games, kids games and adult games. No, not the dirty kind, I just mean games that our 2 and 4 year old can’t quite play yet. Like Monopoly, and you should see my wall of Monopoly games. I think I have about 80 different versions of Monopoly. So I was quite excited to buy the new Monopoly Revolution when it was on sale at Target. It’s Monopoly for an ADD generation like we all are. Just in case you’re about to fall asleep the game beeps at you and someone has to take a chance. I’ll family folding clothestell you more about that later. My kids favorite games right now are Cootie, Don’t break the ice and Chutes and Ladders. For a parent it can be a LONG evening playing these games over and over again, and just finishing one game of Cootie can drive an adult nuts. I could write a post just on trying to get a two year old and a four year old to sit still and make their Cootie following the instructions and taking turns. AHHHHH!!!

 

Slinky TimeSo, to take a night off from the insanity of having more fun than an adult can handle, yes that is completely literal, we had a fun cozy night of folding clothes listening to music and dancing in the clothing hamper. Yes this was a fun night in at the Bishop house. Boy in Nautica Active Wear Sports ClothingI had five loads of laundry to get through and wasn’t about to do it all by myself you know!

We had dress up time, and lots of laughter as Zoe tried on Daddy’s button up shirts. We also had fun playing with slinky. The kids love Slinky right now. Slinky can be tied around the dog, used to capture mommy and force her to be ticked by two little munchkins, and used to just drive dad up the wall.

 

 

Family photo

The Nautica Clothing pictured in these photos gave us a cozy night in and is extremely comfortable to wear. The clothing has been holding up in the washing machine to my picky standards (excellent rating, no shrinking or fading) and is cute. I received compliments on my long sweatshirt, and love how cozy I feel outside in the cold temperatures. Zoe has been very excited to wear her Nautica Active Wear to school and Miles wanted to wear it to bed, which is a statement at just how comfortable the clothing was. All of the clothing featured can be found in the Nautica Activewear collection for each sex and age group.

Apparel and activity as discussed in this post was provided by Nautica, but Nautica is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this post. All opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of Nautica. All apparel as seen in this post can be purchased on Nautica.com except for the green button up shirt Zoe was wearing.

Cuddl Duds Active Wear Review and Giveaway

Working out is something I don’t do often enough. I was just having a conversation on Twitter about running with Mom Central and she gave me some advice on how to start running every day. All I need to do is motivate myself with a little reward, a chocolate reward. Which of course is my favorite kind.

 

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And she is right, I wouldn’t exactly lose any weight eating chocolate every ten feet, but it would motivate me to get started. With my new Cuddl Duds Active Layer Top, I’m ready to start my exercise routine in style; even if it’s cold out!

 

Use Cuddl Duds to expedite your exercise routine into the path of success. All you need is a little movement every day. Just start with 10 minutes, if that’s too much start with five. Do it for one week and then increase to 10, keep adding 5 until you are up to 30 minutes a day. You’ll be amazed at how much better you feel.

At under $30 each, Cuddl Duds make great easy to affordable clothing for you, friends and family. From athletic and colorful, to simple and classic, Cuddl Duds tops and leggings are the perfect layering solution for work or weekend and fit almost like a second skin. Whether you’re shopping for your friend, daughter, or mom, Cuddl Duds has just the right tops and leggings to help them layer in style.

I’ve been using mine under my dresses and short sleeves ever since it arrived. There have been no signs of shrinkage, or fading and I’ve washed and dried it six times at least. My Active Layer Top is soft, comfortable and stylish. It keeps me warm and snug.

Cuddl Duds Gift Idea suggestions:

· For The Fashionable Friend – Tis’ the season for rich colors and deep jewel tones. Keep your friends on trend with cozy ActiveLayer tops in eggplant and teal to add a touch of color under their favorite sweaters and cardigans.    

· For The College Student – For a cute and casual look, the long sleeve Softwear with Stretch hoodie is perfect for throwing on before class. She’ll be comfy and warm while walking to class with incredibly soft fabrics that fit just right.

· For Mom – Add a touch of style to your mom’s wardrobe with simple details, like lace. She can layer Softwear Lace Edge V-Neck Tank Top under sweaters and shirts for an added layer of warmth with unexpected detailing. 

· For The Active Woman: The Activewear Lightweight legging is designed with stretch performance and feature fabrics that wick and breathe for moisture management. Mesh paneling provides a sporty look, while allowing for breathability and comfort.

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A Cuddl Duds ActiveLayer Top

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Fit 2 B Mom Go Pink Active Kit for your health and fitness #giveaway

fit2BmomFit 2 B Mom is a company that is actually concerned about moms and their health. They want to encourage healthy eating and good exercise before, during and after being pregnant but most importantly they are interested in your health while being pregnant. They make clothing for pregnancy that is comfortable enough to be active in. Their active wear is made out of Lycra and Supplex and as far as I know that creates a very stretchy material. I like stretchy.

I think there are a lot of rumors that it is not safe to exercise and that you should take it easy and eat for two. Well, after being pregnant and putting on over 50 lbs with the first one I can tell you you do not have to eat like you are eating for two but your body is going to act like it’s that hungry. I chose the wrong foods and am still struggling with my weight loss.

 

There is always a balance even when you are pregnant. If you eat healthy and take care of your body you will be providing your baby with the perfect balance of nutrition and health. When you blood is pumping strongly then you’ll be nourishing the baby with every beat.

Fit2BMom includes even more support than just a sizing chart for their maternity clothing.. On-line they have a blog where you can learn more tidbits about excising while being pregnant.

And husbands, buying clothing, even maternity clothing for your wives is ok! You have a great Christmas Idea here.

 

 

Go Pink Kit

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Fit2BMom contacted me and asked me to work with them on my site. They don’t just want to do a standard giveaway though, they want to get to know each of you. So to enter, just tell us your exercise story, or you plan when you are pregnant or if you are pregnant what have you been doing. Have you done it before and know something that works give us your advice. Or give us your worst I mean best excuse. Why aren’t you exercising? Whoever has the best story according to Fit2BeMom will win a Go Pink Active Kit valued at 52.00.

Tweeting about the giveaway and or adding it to your facebook account also counts after you have told us your story. Enter daily.

The contest will run until November 30th 11:59 pm Pacific. The winner will be selected by Fit 2 B Mom. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.