“I think that the hardest thing for us at the time was just kind of learning how to let people’s opinions roll off of us,” Speed, 33, told Us while promoting her new MTV series Match Me If You Can. “I think that whenever you’re not so used to having so much attention and everyone’s opinions, it could be a lot of pressure and I think we’re human. You know, we’re not love robots. I definitely think that we went through a period where it was kind of difficult, but it didn’t take me long to snap out of it.”

The Georgia native met Hamilton, 30, on the Netflix dating show and got married on day 40 of the experiment, which was filmed in 2018.

“We definitely are starting our family planning. I’m not pregnant, let me preface by saying, however, we do have a little fur baby. His name is Spark,” Speed told Us. “So, he’s our child for now and our work is our child.”

One of those projects is hosting Pepsi and MTV’s new show Match Me If You Can, which features an all-star cast of reality TV fan-favorites, including The Challenge’s Ashley Brooke Mitchell and Bachelor Nation’s Eric Bigger, who are looking for a new chance at love.

“It’s one thing to actually be on a dating series and find love, but to kind of flip it and have this perspective as being the host and watching my peers – you know, eight huge stars from reality TV, big personalities from the biggest franchises – and kind of mash them up as a crossover dating show and hopefully help them find their surprisingly perfect match,” the reality explained. “I’m so excited. I can’t wait for people to watch it and, you know, fall in love with people falling in love.”

Match Me If You Can will debut during the finale of MTV’s The Challenge: Double Agents through commercial break takeovers on April 21 at 8 p.m. ET. The remaining four episodes, including the finale, will premiere on MTV’s YouTube channel.

This story originally appeared on: US Magazine - Author:Christina Garibaldi

Drink Up!

Grab your girlfriends for the perfect Galentine’s Day event. Wolffer Estate is bringing their Long Island vineyard experience to you by offering private virtual wine tastings, which is led by one of their wine experts. Sip and savor their delicious wines from the comfort of your home.

Indulge in Chocolate

If you’re looking to indulge on Valentine’s Day than look no further than Harry & David’s signature chocolate truffles box. These decadent truffles come with different flavors such as creamy milk and dark chocolate, raspberry, chocolate almond, coffee and more.

A Tasty Treat for Kids

While the adults eat the chocolates, the kids can take a bite of Cheryl’s Cookies. Their ‘I Love You Treats Gift Pail’ is filled with gourmet cookies including buttercream frosted cut-outs, and flavors such as chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and raspberry ruby. Plus, you can reuse the pail to hold art supplies for your kids.

Fun in the Kitchen with Grandma

Let’s not forget Grandma this Valentine’s Day. Little Bridges Grandma & Me In The Kitchen Activity Kit provides everything needed for a special experience between grandparent and grandchild. It includes a read-aloud storybook, a keepsake potholder, an apron, fabric paint for personalization and an activity recipe journal. It will keep grandma and her little ones busy for hours!

Stop and Smell the Roses 

There’s no better way to say ‘I Love You’ on Valentine’s Day then with flowers. 1-800-Flowers.com has a wide variety of beautiful arrangements including their ‘One of Kind Bouquet,’ which are each designed by local florists, so no two bouquets are alike.

Get Cozy

After a long day of chasing the kids around, we imagine Mom would love nothing more than to snuggle in front of the fire with a soft embroidered luxury fleece robe. Available at PersonalizationMall.com, they can be customized with any name and come in both women and men’s sizes.

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This story originally appeared on: US Magazine - Author:Christina Garibaldi

“I do think you should turn things into a little bit of a game, a sorting activity,” Shearer, 38, told Us Weekly. “One of the reasons why we organize by color for kids is first of all, it’s really intuitive for them, they don’t need to read a label. They can obviously see where red goes, where blue goes, but it’s also becomes a sorting game.”

The Home Edit Life authors also suggest implementing big floor bins, large baskets and a cart system for toys and crafts.

“We love to implement a cart system, any kind of rolling cart. It’s really good for kids, art supplies, even a homeschool station, anything like that,” Shearer told Us. “They can easily go in a closet against a wall, in the kid’s closet, even just like underneath their hanging clothes.”

The duo are also busy helping others on how to organize their pantry, freezer and refrigerators by teaming up with Birds Eye and Healthy Choice.

“Get your refrigerator set because whoever you’re living with is going to also have their hands in the refrigerator too. So get that one piece and the freezer set up or everybody’s constantly moving in and out and get systems in place there,” Teplin, 41, told Us. “One of the great things about Healthy Choice and Birdseye is not only is the food delicious, but the packaging lends itself very nicely to our products. The boxes, the bags, everything stands up really nicely.”

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This story originally appeared on: US Magazine - Author:Christina Garibaldi

Explore Creativity 

Get your kids to explore their imagination with Clixo. This magnetic play system was created to help kids of all ages think with their hands and unlock their creativity. Plus, with its flexible play system, it makes for easy cleanup and hours of playtime.

Snuggle Up with Slumberkins

If you’re looking for a book to add to your bedtime routine, then consider adding Slumberkins into the mix. Each book comes with its own stuffed animal, a keepsake affirmation card and a board book. Each story promotes early learning and teaches children about gratitude, self-esteem and so much more.

Let Your Imagination Run Wild!

For the more developed readers, Rick Riordin, author of the Percy Jackson series, publishes about four books a year from authors from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds. These stories explore mythology and folklore from the authors own heritage, so kids can get reading and get learning!

Sleep Like a Baby!

If you have a restless sleeper, then this is a gift that both kids and parents will enjoy. The Baby Dream Machine is not only an adorable night light, but it is a sound machine and a cold mist humidifier. The dream machine is recommended by experts and uses natural sleep-inducing methods to get your child to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Must-Have Headbands!

It’s time to dress up for your holiday party — even if it is a virtual event! Lele Sadoughi’s contemporary and creative headbands come in a ton of different options including velvet, leather, crystals and pearls, and are designed for adults and children.

Personalized Jewelry for Mom!

Don’t forget about mom on your list. Tiny Tags, which is loved by Hoda Kotb, Selma Blair and Tiffani Thiessen, features personalized necklaces, bracelets and rings that will sure be a standout this holiday season.

Also in this episode, we chat with Candace Cameron Bure about her holiday traditions, plus mom-to-be Sadie Robertson reveals what is on her wish list.

Catch Moms Like Us every Thursday on Us Weekly’s YouTube channel at 3 p.m. ET.

This story originally appeared on: US Magazine - Author:Christina Garibaldi