**I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for AVEENO. I received product samples to facilitate my review a promotional item to thank me for participating. 

From the time my kids were just babies, bathtime has always been a daily opportunity to bond with them. These cherished moments with my children have formed the foundation of a nurturing relationship that will last for many years to come! 

Like all kids, my kids love baths...and if they have a choice, they prefer for Daddy to give it to them. He worries less about messes and is lots of fun! He likes to play with their little basketball hoop and of course, enjoys playing with the bubbles and singing with them! It's precious to watch and something I never grow tired of. The kids adore their daddy...and so do I! 

In celebration for Father's Day, Aveeno Baby wants to capture and celebrate these precious moments shared by dads around the globe! 
                           
My kids have the best daddy around, and I was thrilled to hear how Aveeno Baby was celebrating men just like him! I am a huge fan of Aveeno Baby, as it's a trusted brand by dermatologists and pediatricians and one I've used on all three of my kids without hesitation. 

I love that Aveeno understands that being a parent is the most important job in the world and that every choice we make affects the health of our little ones. Their products are specifically formulated with Active Naturals ingredients like soothing colloidal oatmeal, to provide both gentle and effective solutions for a baby's sensitive skin. This ensure that bath time remains a fun time spent with our kids!

As I mentioned, bath time is a special time at our house and a great way for us to bond with our kids. My husband does an especially great job of it which is why I love being able to honor him this Father's Day thanks to Aveeno Baby! What makes him so special to the kids and I, is his selflessness. He's hardworking and would do anything for us. He is also loving and always makes his family a priority. The kids also enjoy how much fun daddy is, playing games, watching tv....he is someone they really look up to and I'm so happy we can call him dad and husband. He truly is the greatest!
                                       
We made a short clip noting some of our favorite things about Daddy along with our thoughts on the Aveeno Baby products we were sent to review. 

I would have to agree with everything my kiddos said about their sweet daddy. He really is special and someone we are so proud of. I also agree with their feelings about the Aveeno Baby products. As an Aveeno fan, I have been very happy with how gentle they are on my kids' skin. Having two boys with eczema, it's nice to find something that doesn't irritate their skin and leaves them feeling clean and soft. 

The products also smell amazing! My daughter especially loves how it makes her hair smell!

**The products for this review/giveaway were provided by HomeRight. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

I can easily find gifts for my kids when I need to, but when it comes to the men in my life like my dad and hubby, I have a difficult time finding the perfect gift. When Father's Day rolls around, I'm usually stumped and look for something that I know would be appreciated and used. That's why I was thrilled when I came across HomeRight.

For those who aren't familiar, HomeRight has been an innovator in the consumer painting industry for over 25 years! They have a passion for quality and a desire to exceed customer expectations. With a full line of power painting, automotive and home care products...they offer something for everyone! 

With the intention for their products to make DIY tasks easier, faster and neater, I knew this would be a fabulous company to feature for Father's Day. After all, if the dad's in your life are anything like mine...DIY projects are quite common. And, anything to make them easier and more fun is much appreciated and makes for a great gift as well!

One of the first DIY projects my husband and I discussed doing this summer was our deck. In fact, it was my hubby's hope that it would be done in time for Father's Day. It was in desperate need of some TLC, as we hadn't touched it since moving in over two years ago! Thankfully, HomeRight had just the things we needed to make our deck makeover a success while keeping it easy, quick and neat! My hubby got his Father's Day wish!

We were sent the HomeRight Deck Washer Flow-Through Broom and StainStick with Gap Wheel. 

Our deck was dull and dirty, so before we stained we knew it needed a good clean and what better way to do that than with a Deck Washer Flow-Through Broom that not only scrubs the deck, but also sprays and washes it?!

This two in one product is a powerful scrubbing broom with water jet nozzles. It attaches to a normal garden hose and goes to work! It uses the power of water to scrub a surface clean while sweeping at the same time. It's one of those products that had me thinking, 'why didn't I think of that?!'. 

The stiff bristles loosen and push debris, while the water cleans the area as you sweep. The broom has 14 high pressure, zero degree water jets to aid in cleaning which worked wonderfully for us. Thanks to the innovative design and 13" broom, we had the deck cleaned and ready for stain in no time!

My husband absolutely loves the Deck Washer Flow-Through Broom from HomeRight and has also used it to scrub clean the patio on the side of our house, our drive way and even the garage floors! 

The StainStick with Gap Wheel is another fantastic product that we have been equally as thrilled with!

As we prepared to stain our deck we knew we'd need a pad to apply the stain easily. Thankfully we found that with the Deck Pro Stain Stick with Gap Wheel Stain Applicator and so much more! It not only helped us achieve a great look with the stain, but it made it super easy as well!

We simply had to fill the StainStick with stain and then began the process by feeding the stain to the applicator pad by pushing the handle. I love, love, loved this as it saved us a lot of time and hassle of having to go back and forth to the stain can or tray. 

Not only is the StainStick wonderful, but the Gap Wheel Applicator as well! It has a spring loaded wheel that drops in-between the boards to finish both edges and boards at the same time. What a fantastic idea, huh?! It worked wonderfully for us, and gave our stained deck a finished look with very little bending down. The handle actually extends to 54 inches, so matter the height of the user, you can stand upright without bending.

Both of these products from HomeRight worked incredibly well to help us finish our deck makeover quickly and easily. My husband said he couldn't imagine having done it without them. In my opinion, these products are must-haves for any homeowner, both of which would make especially great Father's Day gifts!

Of course, the HomeRight Deck Washer Flow-Through Broom and StainStick with Gap Wheel are just two of the many great products offered at HomeRight.com! I was also drawn to their Airless Paint Sprayers and the new SteamMachine Plus. These are a couple of products I could see as being great gifts for myself in the future!

Whether you're looking for a great Father's Day gift or simply products to make your DIY projects a little easier, I would highly recommend visiting HomeRight and checking out their great selection of products.

Buy It: You can purchase the HomeRight Deck Washer Broom and the StainStick with Gap Wheel for $29.99 each.

Win It: One lucky reader is going to WIN a HomeRight Deck Washer Broom and StainStick with Gap Wheel like the ones we received!! (18 and older. US only (excludes HI & AK)

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**The product for this review was provided by Thompson's WaterSeal. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

When we moved into our home a couple of years ago, we had several projects on our to-do list. We've had the opportunity to finish up many of our indoor projects, but very few outside. This summer we have made it a point to work on some of those things, with priority being given to our deck which has been in desperate need of some TLC for quite some time! Thanks to Thompson's WaterSeal, we were given the opportunity to do a complete deck makeover in just one day!

In the early 1980's, the Thompson's Company began marketing to homeowners who made Thompson's WaterSeal their number one choice for protection against water damage. The Thompson's WaterSeal brand remains the undisputed national leader in the exterior waterproofing category, in terms of market share, brand recognition and consumer trust. They have earned a well-deserved reputation as a leader in identifying industry trends and emerging technologies.

Upon visiting their website and learning more about the products they offer, I knew the new Thompson's WaterSeal Waterproofing Stain would be perfect for our deck project and I was thrilled to learn we were going to have the opportunity to review both their cleaner and waterproofing stain! 

The stain comes in five popular colors: Acorn Brown, Harvest God, Maple Brown, Sequoia Red and Woodland Cedar. Each color is available in three opacities: Transparent (most grain), Semi-Transparent (medium grain) and Solid (least grain). 

Our current deck was so weathered and dull looking, we really wanted to bring it back to life with a darker color like the Acorn Brown. However, we didn't want it to be too dark...so I really appreciated that there were different opacities to choose from. We decided to go with the Transparent and I'm so happy with our decision!!

When our case of stain and cleaner arrived, we were ready to get started the first day that the weather cooperated! 

We started out with the Thompson's WaterSeal Deck Cleaner and Brightener! This product is made to clean all wood types. It is made to help restore the natural color and beauty, removes stains and rust as well as dirt, mildew, algae and fungus stains.

I will admit, with as weathered and dirty as our deck looked, I wasn't sure how well this cleaner would work. However....the results amazed me! 

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To get started, we added the contents of a container to a plastic lawn and garden sprayer. We applied to no more than 5 boards at a time to maintain adequate surface wetness per the directions on the container. 

We then allowed the cleaner and brightener to remain on the wood for about 10 minutes without letting it completely dry. At that time we lightly scrubbed the surface with a deck washer broom which allowed us to scrub the deck and then thoroughly rinse it to remove all the residue. 

As we cleaned more and more of the deck I was continually amazed with how great it looked. There were a few stubborn stains that we needed to scrub again...but overall the process was quick and incredibly easy! I couldn't believe the difference this product made. It brought our dull and dirty deck to a whole new level. It was clean and brighter, just as the product is mean to do!

     

Of course, this wasn't the end to our deck makeover. We wanted to give it a whole new look with a coat of stain. And what better stain than a waterproofing stain with powerful protection?! 

This stain features increased durability for a better looking deck longer (our transparent stain is guaranteed for three years, the semi-transparent for four years and the solid stain for five years). It also saves time because of the pigment suspension technology. This keeps the color evenly dispersed in the container so there's no need to put the can on a paint shaker and no waiting when you buy it in the store! Customers can just grab and go and get started on their project!

We were super excited for this next step and were thrilled that the stain can be applied to damp wood. That mean that we could begin soon after cleaning the deck and get it all finished in one day!! This was very much appreciated considering most deck stains require a 48 hour wait between cleaning and staining.

Our deck is pretty small, so we decided to mix two of the cans in a bucket to assure color uniformity. My husband commented on how well he liked the packaging of the stain. Unlike round cans which can be messy, this square can was not messy, easy to close and easy to carry!

Once we had the stain ready to go, we began applying it using an applicator pad. We worked from the top to bottom of each board to ensure a uniform coverage and look. We were amazed with how easy and quick it was to apply! It went on easily and smoothly and with just one coat, the Thompson's WaterSeal Waterproof Stain took our deck from blah to beautiful! 

Within a couple of hours the deck was dry to the touch, and the next evening we began putting our deck furniture back on it! 

I am still amazed at the difference in the look of our deck. We enjoy spending time on it more and anyone who has seen it has only great things to say! I highly recommend Thompson's Waterseal to anyone looking for high quality products that are easy to use and offer fantastic results! We have some cleaner and stain leftover and already have plans to do our picnic table as well this summer!

If you have some projects to do outside this summer, check out Thompson's Waterseal. With Father's Day around the corner and warmer weather here, it's the perfect time to get outdoors and transform your outdoor living space, or even smaller items as well!

Buy It: The Thompson's WaterSeal products are available only at Home Depot. 

Win It: One very lucky reader is going to win a "deck care kit" like the one we received which will include 1 case of cleaner and 1 case of Thompson's WaterSeal brand new waterproofing stain (4 gallons of product in each case, value up to $140). 

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**The product for this review was provided by Monkey Bars Storage Systems. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

Since moving into our home a couple of years ago, we've been working on several projects inside that needed our attention. My husband had to put off his own desire to get one of our garages organized and cleaned out due to the time it has taken to work on the inside projects. Thankfully, this summer we have committed to getting some of the outdoor projects done. One of those being the garage! 

As any man would be, he was thrilled that I was onboard to commit some time to helping him make it a more usable space for him by getting it organized. As I searched for great Father's Day gifts for him, one of the things I had on my list was a way to help him get the larger items like rakes and shovels off the ground and organized so he could more easily use them. That's when I came across Monkey Bars Garage Storage Systems...a great place to shop for Father's Day!

For those who aren't familiar, Since it's beginning in 2002, Monkey Bar Storage Systems has expanded to over 110 dealers in the US and Canada. Customers can also order do-it-yourself storage kits. Over the years they have added hooks and accessories to its product line. Flooring services are even available, too. 

As I browsed their website for the first time, I was impressed with the large selection of storage solutions offered. I was especially drawn to the Garden Tool Rack, as it's something our garage could really use and I saw it as being versatile as well! That's why I was excited when I learned we were going to have the opportunity to review it in time for Father's Day!

When the Garden Tool Rack arrived, my husband couldn't wait to get it installed. Thankfully, that took no time at all. in just 15 minutes or less, it was hung on the wall and ready for organization to begin. 

I was impressed with the way the adjustable bar and hooks layer rakes, shovels and other garden tools. It allows to store all kinds of yard tools. In fact, the 8 hooks received with our mounted Monkey Bar can easily hold over 20 tools and comes with a lifetime warranty!!

My hubby is currently using it for our yard tools, but he also found that it works GREAT for strollers too! We have quite a few and having a way to keep them organized would be great. My husband now wants a second one to use in this way!

Overall we've been thrilled with the Garden Tool Rack. The quality is outstanding and we couldn't be happier with how easy it made it for us to start organizing our garage. We will definitely be purchasing more storage solutions from Monkey Bar Storage and would recommend it to others as well! The products from Monkey Bars Storage Systems would make a terrific Father's Day gift, or great for any DIY project this summer!

Buy It: You can purchase the Garden Tool Rack for $99.99.