Green Kid Crafts — an earth friendly craft kit subscription service for kids — has produced a free, downloadable Earth Day Activity Guide for Kids available at GreenKidCrafts.com/Earth-
Through the guide, we empower kids to become “Planet Protectors” by explaining the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling with fun facts, kid-friendly challenges, and creative craft projects and games. Content is appropriate for ages 3-8.
Credit: Green Kid Crafts
Unique Collection of Men’s Wallets and Belts, Boy’s Belts, and Dog Collars and Leashes Made from Decommissioned Fire Hoses.
Red Holliday Studios, LLC Founder and Designer Lori Holliday introduces Gallo en Fuego (guy-o en fway-go, “Rooster on Fire” in Spanish), a new collection of men’s and boy’s accessories and pet products including belts, wallets, dog collars and leashes made from decommissioned fire hoses. A range of custom designed logo’d T-shirts for men and boys are also offered.
At Gallo en Fuego’s custom workshop, the hoses are cleaned with all of their individual character kept intact. Both the inner rubber lining and the tough woven exterior become the raw materials used to hand-craft Gallo en Fuego’s distinctive collection of wallets, belts, and other products.
Gallo en Fuego is proud to source most of the hoses used to make their products from New York City. There, after years on the battle-lines, even the toughest fire hoses have to retire from the field. And as their history shows, many of the hoses carry distinctive marks from the fire ground.
Gallo en Fuego is honored to partner with The National Fallen Firefighters Association in their mission to remember America’s fallen fire heroes and assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of Gallo en Fuego products goes to help the families of those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Inspired by her husband Mark, a firefighter for fifteen years, Holliday wanted to honor him and his fellow heroes, who put their own lives on the line each day.
“Being married to a fireman has more than safety perks. It sparked my design inspiration too. When fire hose is past its action-packed prime, it is decommissioned with little chance for a second life. Gallo en Fuego takes those spent pieces and transforms them into stylish wearable accessories for men, boys and pets.
Holliday grew up on a cotton farm near Phoenix in a large family with 13 siblings and has learned the value of craftsmanship, repurposing and enhancing the beauty of all things old. She is also the founder and designer of 2 Red Hens (www.2redhens.com) which makes a range of must-have essentials and accessories for mom and baby.
All Gallo en Fuego products are proudly made in the USA. The Gallo en Fuego collection is available at www.galloenfuego.com, www.uncommongoods.com and at select boutique retailers nationwide.
Photo of Lori Holliday and her husband Mark, who is a Firefighter.
I received the GALLO EN FUEGO AMERICAN FLAG (ASPHALT) MEN’S T-SHIRT and my husband loves it! The material is impressively soft and the shirt is comfortable. They also have Kid’s T-shirts! I know that now my son wants his own shirt! Check out all the amazing products on their website.
About Gallo en Fuego
Based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Gallo en Fuego was founded in 2012 by designer Lori Holliday. The Gallo en Fuego collection of ‘gear with a past’; products made from decommissioned fire hoses includes men’s belts and wallets, boy’s belts and dog collars and leashes. A range of custom designed T-shirts for men and boys is also offered. For more information, visit www.galloenfuego.com.
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Facebook: facebook.com/galloenfuego
Twitter: @galloenfuego
Photo Credit: Gallo En Fuego
I’m a big fan of Popchips! I love the way they are never fried and never baked. They are just..well…popped! They are healthier, yet they don’t taste too healthy! But, do the newer Tortilla chips have the same great taste? They start with stoneground corn masa, the same whole grain corn used to make traditional tortillas. Then they add a little heat and pressure to pop their tortilla chips, and then they top them off with naturally delicious seasonings for tortilla chips so tasty and crispy that you may not even notice they’re healthier! I received some from our friends at Popchips and what I love the best is the bold flavor and well..the less fat and calories is always something to be happy about! No fake colors, no fake flavors and no hidden anything-Nacho Cheese, Ranch, Chili Limon and my favorite-Salsa! Yum! But, did you know that Tortilla popchips have half the fat of regular flavored tortilla chips? Only 4 grams of fat and 120 calories per one oz. serving (about 16 chips). Popchips really is the new love triangle!
We have teamed up with our friends at popchips for an awesome giveaway! One subscriber will win a month supply of Tortilla Popchips! You must be a subscriber to enter! Next, go to their Facebook page and “like” them. Make sure to “like” our page too! Then leave us a comment below telling us one of your staying healthy tips! Deadline to enter is April 18th, 2013 at midnight! One winner will randomly be selected from all entries!
Where do I belong in this great big ocean? “Who am I” wonders Shark Baby. When his “mermaid’s purse” egg case is torn loose in a storm, he finds himself on a journey through different ocean habitats: kelp forests, coral reefs, and seagrass meadows. He learns what kind of shark he isn’t, but not what kind he is. He needs to find the “mermaid” to learn where he belongs, but the ocean is big and full of dangers. Will he find out who he is-and what can he do-in time? My son and I received this book from our friends at Sylvan Dell Publishing and enjoyed finding out just what type of shark the Shark Baby is. This is best for ages 4-8 but really is great to read with younger and slightly older children too. My favorite part is the For Creative Minds which can be found at the end of all Sylvan Dell books. Parents and Teachers will love this educational section with fun activities. To find this one and so many great books, visit their website.
As a kid, I loved The Jungle Book as both a story and a movie. I also remember reading this story to my son when he was younger. So, I was quite excited to find out that a Limited Edition DVD is now available at Walmart and will be available nationwide in May of this year. I received the DVD and collectible toys to facilitate this review.
Plot synopsis: There’s trouble in the jungle, and as usual, Mowgli and Mani are at the center of it all! While they enjoy their time drumming away at logs in the jungle, Shere Khan plots to put an end to the noise. Meanwhile, Tabaqui is stuck in a well, Appu gets lost, and there’s something fishy going on at the Cold Lair… Will Mowgli escape the clutches of the evil Shere Khan, and manage to still have time to join his friends in the jungle rhythm? This action packed feature length film promises to bring you the best of The Jungle Book.
My son and I loved watching this one together over Spring Break and although it is appropriate for young children, it is just a great family movie! It also comes with special DVD features such as a downloadable kit, slide show, and exclusive collectible Mowgli and Baloo toys!
More info:
Runtime: 62 Minutes
Genre: Family, Animated
Cast: Emma Tate, Jimmy Hibbert, David Holt, Nigel Pilkington
Director: Tapaas Chakravarti
Language: English, French, Spanish
Availability: Exclusively at Walmart stores for $14.86; nationwide in May 2013
Website: www.phase4films.com/kaboom
The Jungle Book The Movie: Rumble in the Jungle is presented by Kaboom! Kids. More information can be found at www.kaboom-ent.com
I have sensitive skin and sometimes find that it really is difficult to find a moisturizer with anti-aging benefits. Some products have been drying to my skin. So, I am thrilled that Olay has the New Olay Age Defying Sensitive Skin line-up. The products combines Olay’s anti-aging and moisturizing expertise to keep skin moisture levels balanced, and also help combat signs of aging, all while being suitable for sensitive skin. I received both the Olay Age Defying Sensitive skin day lotion with sunscreen (Broad Spectrum SPF 15) and the Olay Age-Defying Night Cream and am very happy with the results. The new line-up offers 24-hour moisture, with a moisturizing anti-aging lotion with SPF protection for day and a hydrating cream for night. The night cream also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and leaves my skin soft but not greasy. I really have found the skin care products I have been searching for! Suggested retail price of $12.99-$14.99 where Olay products are sold. For more information on Olay products, check out their website.
Self Disclosure: I received both products to facilitate this review and opinions are my own. Photo Credit: Olay.
I just love St. Ives bath products and was thrilled to receive their New St. Ives Revitalizing Pear & Soy Body Wash! You can find it at mass merchandise, grocery and drug stores nationwide. This fragrance smells so good! It really reminds me of Spring with it smelling like fresh pears. The unique formula contains pear extract & soy and cleanses your skin but also leaves it soft. My favorite thing is the scent! It really smells delicious! Check out all the wonderful products at St. Ives and keep your eyes open for this new addition to their body wash line up. I love the price too! It retails for $2.99 for the 13.5 oz size and $4.89 for 24 oz size. Visit them on Facebook for product updates and more!
Beginning Friday, April 12, Disney Junior invites fans to vote for their favorite “Doc McStuffins” toy character – Hallie, Lambie, Stuffy or Chilly – at DisneyJunior.com/Doc. The toy with the most votes will be revealed on-air Friday, May 3 during the premiere of the new episode “Bronto Boo-Boos / Brontosaurus Breath” (10:00-10:30 a.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The episode debut will be followed by a special “Doc McStuffins” marathon highlighting the winning character.
New episode description:
“Bronto Boo-Boos / Brontosaurus Breath” – Donny’s new toy dinosaur, Bronty learns an important lesson about playing with little kids who are smaller than him and the importance of brushing his teeth.
