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this is a sponsored post on behalf of Gymboree's #OneBigHappy campaign. we received complimentary clothing in exchange for an honest review. all opinions are my very own, always.

DSC_0824-02 3 words. christmas in july! they were crazy excited when i told them this bright orange box was filled with goodies just for them. receiving mail with my name on it as a child always made me feel so special. even if it was junk mail, haha. DSC_0830-01 is summer vacation not the perfect time for a play day?! my boys know how important getting out from in front of the TV and going outside is to me, and well, they show me daily that they’re listening. they are constantly asking to go 'somewhere fun' and the park is usually their number one choice. it's definitely one of their favorite past times. i hope staying active continues to be something they enjoy doing throughout their lives. DSC_0836-01 Gymboree's activewear collection, Gymgo, is made to keep up with active kids, so they basically need to live in these clothes! by their request, i took them to one of their favorite parks to play and sport their gear. DSC_0858-01 Chiso is such an accessories type of guy. the hat, the shades; he's gotta wear it all at once to complete his look. as hot as the texas summer heat is, i don't blame him! Processed with VSCO the eye-catching, bold, bright colors stood out to me the most. matches their little rambunctious personalities perfectly! the breathable, cool fabric is a plus as these guys sweat a ton when they play. heck, we work up a sweat just getting in and out of the car down in texas.

Processed with VSCO Dego's, "who's about to go run out there in this heat? not me." look. smart man.

PhotoGrid_1468266519001 they kicked the soccer ball around for a while but then we took a much-needed water and snack break. ice cream cookie sandwiches on deck! err, ice cream cookie soupwiches.

that didn't stop them from sopping that ice cream up like biscuits and gravy though, LOL.don't worry Dego, you won't be the youngest for too much longer, bud :) . alright, sugar rush kicking in! time to play some more.

PhotoGrid_1468266479204 i could learn a thing or two from this kid when it comes to posing! i asked Chiso what he loved most about his Gymgo gear:

"i love how soft the fabric is and how cool the colors and patterns are. i love blue so much!!" he also loved the "Jump, Dunk, Score" tee (pictured at the very top) as basketball is one of his favorite sports to play with his Papa right now.

meanwhile, Dego clearly came to play, not pose.

ok, ok, just two pics, mama, that's it!

quality playwear that stands the test of playtime.

it's a pass from us. with flying colors, of course ;)

-----> GIVEAWAY TIME!!! <-----

do your kiddos LOVE to play!? awesome, because you could win a 50.00 gift card to get them some of their own Gymgo Active clothing! back to school is waaay too close for comfort but this will help you prepare no doubt. one lucky reader will win, so make sure you're fully qualified to enter! how? see the no-fuss criteria below:

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Sweet Potato Oat Bran Pancakes

the stuff:

3/4 cup dry oat bran

3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla cashew milk

2 egg whites (from real eggs, not the carton)

1/4 cup water

2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup roasted, soft sweet potato

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking powder

2 packets granulated stevia (optional)

dash sea salt

do this:

set griddle to high and coat with no stick cooking spray

add egg whites into high powered blender and 'whip' them for about 30-45 seconds until super fluffy (we received a Ninja Blender from our dear friend Diamond this past Christmas and i have been using it every single week since then!)

add in everything else!

blend oh high speed for at least 1 minute until super smooth

let batter sit for approx. 5 minutes. oat bran is suuuuper absorbent and will need a few moments to do its thing

spoon batter onto griddle (make as many cakes as you'd like; the size is your call)

when you see bubbles start to form on the top of the cake (approx. 3 min), flip! (ensure the color is golden brown and not pale)

cook an additional 2-3 min on this side

top with pecans and powdered sugar and your fave sugar-free syrup! we use Walden Farms.

nutritional facts for the entire stack: 363 cals, 11g fat, 71g carbs, 21g protein, 10g sugar

neeeext, i get asked about my wide headband often and i finally answered with deets on IG recently. it's a @firstlinebrands Dri Sweat Edge and boy do i wear it often. it absorbs all my awesomeness (sweat) and keeps everything beneath it nice and dry (dem edges).

they now have more color options on their website if you're cool enough to color coordinate your gym gear like that.

so, who NEEDS one!? i'm giving away a free Dri Sweat Flex (see pic above) to someone that needs help preserving their hairdo while they get their sweat on!

how do you get in on this?

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