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Compose Yourself

August 12, 2015 By 1 Comment

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I love this game! If you love music (and who doesn’t?) you will love it! I like that it is so much fun and easy too. I love that even younger kids can play. My 11-year-old son loves music and we really enjoy creating our own melodies with this game.The 60 transparent Music Cards are designed to be flipped, rotated and combined in millions of different ways so that you can create your own musical score It is also really cool that you can register online to hear your compositions played by an orchestra. We homeschool and am planning to use this as a music elective resource. It is not easy to find a music game that is so much fun for both kids and adults.

 

You can purchase on Amazon.com.

Self Disclosure: I received this product for free in exchange for an unbiased review.

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week

New Dog Leash – Black – Tough Extra Long 8 Foot Lead – Double Handle for Greater Control and Safety

August 12, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Looking for a leash that can be longer so you can run with your dog but can also be shorter when necessary? I really think that this dog leash by Primal Pet Gear is a Must-Have for dog owners of medium-sized and large dogs. I was actually quite surprised and impressed with how well this one works. Honestly, I really wish all dog owners (especially those with large dogs) would buy one of these. Since becoming a puppy parent, I have seen a few dog owners with larger dogs. Unfortunately, we had one try to jump my dog. Both were on leashes and the other owner had a retractable leash and could not control his dog. I honestly think that if he had this leash, it would have been much more helpful! This leash is also great for dog training since it has the two handles. One is at the end of the leash (8 ft) and one is at 1 ft from the clip. I also really love that there is soft padding on both handles. I really like the two handles because there are times when I need to slow down with my medium-sized puppy and there are other times that I love to let him have more freedom on his leash. I also like that the leash is very sturdy.

You can purchase on Amazon.com.

Self Disclosure: I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an unbiased review. Any opinions expressed are my own. This product exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend. 

Filed Under: Pet Corner

Snug Cat Litter Mat is a Must-Have for Cat Owners!

August 12, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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I love this Cat Litter Mat! it really does work great and I love how easy it is to clean! All I have to do is sweep it off. You can also clean it with water but so far I haven’t had to do that. I like that it is soft but it also is not flimsy. It is very durable and I think that it will last a long time. The size is perfect. It easily fits on the floor in front of the litter box and does not slip around. It stays where you put it and I love that the litter is not all over our floor anymore. (Size is 36″ x 24″)

 

You can purchase on Amazon.com.

 

 

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample in exchange for an unbiased review.

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Archived Content, Pet Corner

Lucy is Pet of the Week!

August 11, 2015 By 1 Comment

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With a cat named Lucy, the most obvious thing to say is—well, we do love Lucy! And you will, too! Lucy’s owners surrendered her because they said that they had no time for her. And the girl’s only a year old and has plenty of time! She’s been spayed and will make someone who does have time a very happy companion. Come love Lucy at the shelter side of the Companion Animal Village at 7700 East Spring St., (562) 570-PETS. Ask for ID#A553435.

 

(The usual suspects contributed to this rescue)

 

Credit: Companion Animal Village.

 

Filed Under: Pet Corner

Jaha App Launches as the Ultimate Way to Bring Locals Together to Participate in Sports and Fitness Activities

August 11, 2015 By 1 Comment

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For anyone looking to meet up with others in their area for sports and fitness activities, Jaha, a new iOS app that launched today, is the easiest way to bring people together.  Jaha is a location-based app that helps find others in the users’ neighborhood to exercise, play a sport or work-out, together.  With Jaha, it is easy to find a running/hiking partner, a tennis game, a fourth player for golf, a pick-up basketball/soccer/volleyball game, a yoga/Pilates partner, or another person for any other sports and fitness activity.  Users fill out a profile section to identify their interests and can interact with other people to connect to participate in sports activities together. Jaha is the app where fitness people meet.
Jaha for iOS is available for free on the App Store at: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id962449682.  The Android version of the app will be launching later this year.
Jaha delivers an easy-to-use, “fitness friend finder” that helps local people of all sports and fitness levels connect, from the casual to the serious sporting enthusiast.  The app provides a fun way to experience fitness, combined with a simple interface.  Users can chat with those they have connected with via the app, create customizable challenges for friendly competitions, and track their progress.
Users connect via Facebook and can search for partners within a certain distance, age range and gender, providing the perfect match for their fitness needs.
With many people exercising alone, Jaha provides a safer alternative, as users can easily find others in their area with similar interests and skill levels.  For example, two people running together is safer than running alone, however many people may have a hard time finding someone to join them on their workout, until now.  With a range of up to 100 miles, it is easy to find people close to a user’s home to join together.  It is also a motivational tool, as everyone connecting via Jaha can encourage their new fitness partners to active and meet their goals.
“We know there are many times people don’t exercise because they don’t want to do it alone and it can be challenging to find a fitness partner. Jaha changes that with a one-of-a-kind app to connect people via fitness,” said Gary So, co-founder of Jaha.  “With Jaha’s GPS technology and easy to use interface, it is simple to find others in your area for whatever type of fitness and sports activities that interest you.”
Jaha also provides the user a wide range of fitness information and resources such as the ability to track steps taken and distance traveled, all viewable in the stats page of the app.  Users can also set daily goals based on steps or distance and know where they stand at any time, as they try to reach their goal.  By competing with fitness friends via the app, users can set challenge parameters to see who reaches the goal first and message each other “to talk smack” on the Smack Board and encourage each other to do their best.
The app can track a users’ workout statistics and via Jaha’s proprietary algorithm will suggest potential fitness friends nearby. Because these statistics can’t be forged, Jaha ensures that matches are the real deal and are good “fits” for a user’s fitness level and interest.
To be able to track additional statistics, Jaha has teamed with its first hardware partners, SOUL,http://www.soulelectronics.com and the company plans to integrate with other popular fitness trackers such as Fitbit and Jawbone to allow the millions of people using these devices to enjoy the full features of the app, as well as connect with the people in the area that use these various trackers.
Credit: Jaha.
Filed Under: Media Reviews

Barista Break and Bake scones

August 11, 2015 By 1 Comment

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Barista Break and Bake scones – These are truly delicious and easy to make. They come in 3 flavors – orange cranberry, blueberry, and strawberries and crème – so you’re certain to have a flavor everyone will love. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an anytime dessert.

 

I had the opportunity to receive a free coupon to try out these delicious scones! I found them in blueberry at my local Walmart and they are super easy to make! The best thing though is that they are really delicious! Some scones seem rather dry but these ones are quite moist and didn’t last very long in my house! I know that I will be trying to find all the other flavors! I’m really on the look out for the Strawberries and creme!

Look for them in the Dairy Aisle at Walmart!

Self Disclosure: I received a free coupon to facilitate this post.

 

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week

Kid’s Relief Ear Relief Oral Liquid

August 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Don’t sacrifice yet another night of sleep… Kids Relief has developed a safe and natural homeopathic remedy for those aggravating earaches that contribute to your little one’s restless nights.  Kid’s Relief Ear Relief Oral Liquid is a fast acting and effective formula that helps alleviate severe ear pain, ear pressure, inflammation, fever, sinus and head pain.  This product is a great-tasting, easy-to-administer oral liquid that gets to the source of pain quickly to help eliminate your baby’s discomfort.  The safe homeopathic solution has no harmful side effects or risk of overdose.

I received a sample of this one and it actually came in handy when we visited my nephew, who is 4-years-old. He usually hates the taste of medicine and had no problem with taking this one. It also seemed to really help quite quickly.

Kids Relief Ear Relief Oral Liquid retails for around $7.99 and is available at a variety of retailers including The Vitamin Shoppe and Walgreens.  For a complete list of retailers visit: www.kidsrelief.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this featured post.

 

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week

How-to Properly Store Summer Fruits and Veggies

August 9, 2015 By 1 Comment

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The summer season tends to bring some of the best fruits and veggies, and to ensure you aren’t wasting the best summer has to offer Terra’s Kitchen is sharing the best way to store some of your favorite fruits and veggies.

To store in the fridge:

  • Bell Peppers: Refrigerate loose in the fridge.
  • Berries: Either eat them the day you get them, or you must refrigerate, as they are highly perishable.
  • Eggplant: Store loose in the produce drawer of the refrigerator and branch out and try all of the amazing sizes and colors. If you are not a lover of this nightshade, we are sorry for what you are missing!!
  • Sweet Corn: Refrigerate in their husk until ready to use and keep in mind that should be sooner than later as the sugars begin to turn to starch as soon as they are picked.

To store on the counter:

  • Apricots:  No matter how strong is the urge to refrigerate these beauties, store unripe on the counter or windowsill at room temperature.
  • Garlic: Do not refrigerate and keep them on the counter or in a basket alongside your onions.
  • Mushrooms: They are full of water and need to breathe, so store in the original packaging, or if in a cluster, in a brown paper bag. If only using a portion of them rewrap the top in plastic wrap or keep in bag.
  • Onions: Keep them dry in a basket on the counter.
  • Cherry Tomatoes: Tomatoes should never be refrigerated as it spoils their unique individual flavor. Keep on the counter until ripe and then use in rapid abandonment once they are.

 

Credit: Terra’s Kitchen.

 

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