TODDLER LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Hi my fellow parents! 

Have you been playing the home school teacher? Well same! I have a toddler and she is always on the go and needs her routine and structure. I have rounded up my favorites on what is needed. Emily's favorite is paint, she loves to PAINT. Every morning she is yelling for chocolate milk and paint!

 Check them out below. If you go back to the main page, in the tab 'LIKEtoKNOWit', you can see how to get to the direct links to make shopping easier.

 

The Crayola paint set has been a huge lifesaver. I also got the paint cups with the safety lids so it conserves the paint as well as limits spills.  However, Em loves to paint her hands and then run around like a crazy person... so yes, sometimes the paint gets everywhere but thankfully its washable and comes right off!

The puzzles are great and enable her match things up! Pretty colors too! 

The learning posters are GREAT. I post them on the walls and every time we walk by them we talk about then.. whether its the alphabet, colors, farm animals, etc. There are 12 different ones!! Perfect for toddlers but also have bundles that are great for pre-k and kindergarten as they have ones that teach time, etc. 

The teach my toddler kit also comes in a baby edition!! 

So many cool items. Please share with me any other school learning things i can incorporate! 

Thank you in advance!

Outdoor Toys : UNDER $100

Hi my fellow parents! 

Have your children being driving you nuts this quarantine and you have no where to go? Can't take them to the park? Can't take them to a water park or don't have a pool? Beaches are closed? Even the splash pad is closed? Well I rounded up some fun options for your backyard and they are all UNDER $100. Check them out below. If you go back to the main page, in the tab 'LIKEtoKNOWit', you can see how to get to the direct links to make shopping easier. 

Please let me know if you have any other outdoor suggestions for activities for the kids during the difficult time. Us parents have to stick together! Hope you all are staying safe! 

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EASTER BASKET IDEAS: 2020

Easter is just a little over a week away! In the midst of all this chaos, we can still make it special for our children/families. I have put together some Easter Basket Ideas. You can find the direct links to the products! 

All you need to do is download the LIKEtoKNOW.it App on your smart phone, Search Alyssa Tatesure under "influencer search". Its that SIMPLE. :) 

 Through the app, I have linked additional more ideas for Easter Basket gift ideas!

BOYS:

 GIRLS:

Even during this horrible time, I hope that you all have a Happy Easter with your little ones. 

And we may not be able to get a picture with the Easter Bunny this year, but we still plan on getting some sort of Easter picture as well as doing our little egg hunt in the yard!

P.S. Don't forget the candy/treats to put inside the Easter eggs! ( I linked some of my favorite candies as well as some plastic Easter eggs- a 12 count for ONLY a $1!! 

ALSO! You'll need a Large Golden Egg for the big prize! 

Prize can vary dependent on kids ages.

Such a fun tradition to start.

Creamy Chicken Lasagna Soup

There is nothing better than a nice thick and creamy soup for Fall time. This soup is so hearty and comforting... and yes, I may live in a state that doesn't have Fall weather, but we do have rainy weather and this works just fine for that too. 

Instructions:

Heat some olive oil in a Dutch oven pot over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook all the way through.Remove and set aside. 

Melt butter and some olive oil in the same pot. Add in minced garlic, onions, carrots, and mushrooms. Saute for 3 mins. 

Sprinkle Flour, stirring constantly for 3 mins. Its going to be thick. 

Lower heat to low and gradually stir in the 2 boxes of Chicken broth. Save some broth though to mix with your cornstarch on the side. Then add that to soup as well.

Stir in Chicken, Beans, Chicken Bouillon, and all spices and bay leaves. 

Add in Lasagna noodles (break this up into 1/2 inch pieces)

Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Then lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 20 -30 mins. Until noodles are tender. 

Make sure heat is on Low, remove your bay leaves.

Add your spinach and then stir in your heavy cream.

Stir in your 1 cup of parm cheese. Season with Salt and Pepper. 

Let simmer for about another 10-15 mins. Serve. 


This meal is even better the next day as leftovers! It thickens up even more. So YUMMY!
Hope you all enjoy!

Self Care: skin care regimen

Sunday's are for Self Care! For years I have been telling myself that I was going to get myself on a skincare regimen... and now I am in my 30s and I think it's about that time. I have done SO much research on the best products to use as well as the proper order in which to use them.
I am going to start out with my night time routine as it is more in depth.

In the Evening:

1. Cleanse
Its ALL about removing your make-up! The wipes are good for those lazy weekend nights after being out all night, but you really should be using a great cleanser. I just recently purchased and have been using Cetaphil Normal to Oily Skin Daily Facial Cleanser and it makes my skin feel so amazing and soft afterwards. So far I am super obsessed! It's also great on my sensitive skin.

2. Exfoliate // But only 1-2x per week. I aim for Sunday's and Wednesday's.
Exfoliation removes the dead skin cells and decongests pores! Eek. Which I have a lot of! Its great for oiliness, pores, and dullness.
I am a HUGE fan of the Caudalie skin care line. You will see a ton of their products featured throughout this post. Its super affordable and natural. It's their Deep Cleansing Exfoliator which leaves your skin feeling silky smooth!

3. Toner
You want to aim for a gentle toner. The toner is essential to ensure all of your makeup has been removed, that there is no more residue left, and to remove any remaining dead skin cells. It is also used to prep your skin for all the ingredients that will later be absorbed! My go to and which is super cost friendly is Witch Hazel - Rose Petal. Again, great for my sensitive skin and does not dry me out!

4. Face Mask // 1-2x a week. Again, usually my Sunday's and Wednesday's. 
A great face mask helps keep pores clean and tight. Basically rehab for the skin! It draws out excess oil and toxins from the pores like a vacuum. Apply to the skin once or twice a week. Leave on for 10 mins and then rinse. I have been using Caudalie Instant Detox Mask.

5. Treatment, Serum and/or Vitamin C
The heavy lifters of your skin care routine! They are SO clutch in adding nutrients, hydrators, and antioxidants into your skin that really amp up your skin health! I alternate in my skincare Serums. Once a week I use The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid; I know you hear acid and think WTF?? but it isn't as scary as it sounds. It's basically a serum that pulls water from the air and into your skin and 't PLUMPS it up! I have not jumped on the Retinol train just yet, but every other night I have been using Dermalogica's Vitamin C Serum and so far so good! I have noticed a glow in my skin and it's only been a week!

6. Eye Cream
OK. I suffer bad from puffy bags and dark circles- I blame genetics. It's awful. I am going to do everything in my power to reduce the appearance of them. So I picked up Caudalie Resveratrol [LIFT] Eye Lifting Balm.

7. Moisturizer 
Let's Soothe and Soften the skin! You basically want to infuse the skin with hydration as well as lock in the other products previously used to lock them in and make them more effective. Our skin goes into repair mode at night. I use Caudalie S.O.S Intense Moisturizing Cream.

In the Morning:

Cleanse, Toner, and an SPF! Keep it Simple! Same products as above.

All products are featured and linked in My LIKEtoKNOW.it APP. Check it out!

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Feeling sick and under the weather? I got you covered. Below is the best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe, just like grandma used to make. While cooking this soup, it gives off this fresh aroma in your home... it is some kind of amazing. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic or one teaspoon of minced garlic (I'm lazy)
• 8oz of precut crinkle cut carrots (again, I am LAZY!)
• 3-4 celery sticks, chopped
• 2 chicken breasts, bone-in 
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 Tbsp dried parsley 
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• bay leaves (about 3-4)
• Freshly cracked pepper
• 2-3 tsp salt 
• 4 cups of chicken broth 
• 4 cups of water
• 6 oz. egg noodles 

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INstructions

• Dice the onion. Add the onion, minced garlic, and olive oil to a large pot and sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft and transparent.
• While the onion and garlic are sautéing, cut up your celery. Add the celery and about 8oz of your pre-cut carrots to the pot and continue to sauté for a few minutes more.
• Pull the skin and any excess fat from the chicken breasts. I season the breasts with Salt and Pepper. Then Add the breasts to the pot along with the bay leaves, basil, parsley, thyme, more freshly cracked pepper, and 4 cups of chicken broth for more flavor and 4 cups of water. Cover the pot, bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for one hour. Make sure the pot continues to simmer for the whole hour. If the heat is turned down too low and it is not bubbling away, the chicken will not shred easily.
• After an hour of simmering, remove the chicken from the pot. Using two forks, pull the meat from the bone and shred it slightly. Season the broth with salt. Add as much to your liking. The flavor of the broth will really pop once the salt is added.
• Add the noodles to the pot, turn the heat up to high, and boil the noodles until tender (about 7 minutes). Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Taste and season again with salt if needed. Serve hot!

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Hope you all enjoy this as much as my family did and does. Also, hope you all start feeling better too!