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DIY Floating Cooler

July 5, 2016 by Arena Blake 2 Comments

DIY Floating Cooler

Summer is in full force and our days are filled with splashing and swimming and playing at the pool. We are excited to partner with Tampico Beverages to bring you an easy pool hack to keep your favorite beverages cold during your time in the sun!

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Summer Pool Essential: SwimWays Spring Float Recliner

June 20, 2016 by Arena Blake 9 Comments

SwimWays Spring Float Recliner

This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Activation for Influence Central. I received products to facilitate my review. Most days in the summer we load up our pool bag for a long day of swimming. I grab pool noodles, floaties, diving toys and goggles — summer necessities. My thoughts are on all the…

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The Best Advice for Graduates

June 17, 2016 by Arena Blake 13 Comments

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by AT&T Aspire. All opinions are my own.  One foot after the other. Just one more step. I’m next. Deep breath.  Don’t trip. Look at the camera. Did I squeeze too hard when I shook his hand? Where is my seat again? It’s over. 

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Things To Know Before Your Child’s First Swim Lesson

June 2, 2016 by Arena Blake 8 Comments

It’s summer, and you know what that means — lots of pool time! A few weeks ago, we decided to enroll our son, Andrew, in swim lessons to prepare for the coming months. It would be his first time taking formal lessons, and I was a little anxious about what to expect. I put together…

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Pineapple Fruit Punch Slushes

June 1, 2016 by Arena Blake 75 Comments

Pineapple Fruit Punch Slushie

School’s out and summer is in! We are so excited to embrace the season with our partner, Tampico. Today, we’re sharing a simple recipe for Pineapple Fruit Punch Slushes that will be the hit at any summer party!

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Arena is the wife of a Nerd and mom of a toddler who loves his Star Wars blankie a little too much. She shares parenting adventures, yummy recipes, and great photography on this Dallas mom blog. thenerdswife@gmail.com

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