Archives for November 16, 2015

Do you love to travel? Do you want a journal to record your travels? I just love the Genuine Leather Notebook Travelers’ Journal!

It’s the perfect size! It is designed in a Pocket Size: 13.5 cm *10 inch *2cm (5.3inch * 4inch * 0.79inch). It is easy to put in your purse and it is great for any type of creative writing. I prefer to use as a journal and look forward to using when our family goes on our road trip this Spring. I also like that it is refillable and you get four inserts in all. But, my favorite thing is that it is quite unique! It is 100% handcrafted and made of 100% Genuine Leather. This would truly make a special gift! I also really like the brass compass pendant because it gives it an old-time, vintage feel. I think that is one of my very favorite things about it. A real must-buy! Truly would make a great gift for many on my shopping list!

More info:

• Pages:180 pages,90 sheets.Include lined paper(60 pages),blank paper(60pages) and kraft paper(60 pages).
• Includes 2 card slots and a zipper pouch :Carry around your ID,credit and debit cards,and cash without having to take your wallet with you.Make life easier.The buckle closure of this notebook makes it secure.

You can purchase on Amazon.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a free or discounted item to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received.

It’s that time of the year! Cold and Flu Season!

As I write this, I am fighting with the dreaded cold bug myself!

Here are some of our suggestions for this season!

The first to top our list is drug-free alternatives for kids!

Kids Relief and Xlear have developed kid-friendly, safe products that will provide a solution to your child’s most frustrating discomforts during cold & flu season.  Kids Relief has created a homeopathic line that will tackle all of your child’s symptoms during these trying months.  The company prides itself on natural products that provide fast-acting and effective relief all without the use of dyes or sugars.  Some of the widely used medications include the Cough & Cold Syrup and Flu Oral Liquid.

If that’s not enough, Xlear has produced Kids Xlear Nasal Spray, a tried and true formula  that will conquer even the worst sinus troubles.  What’s the magic ingredient?  The nasal spray is infused with xylitol, a plant-derived ingredient that helps to naturally draw moisture, keeping nasal passages cleaner than with just saline alone.  Xylitol, which also aids in dental hygiene, and those suffering with diabetes, is also a proven bacteria fighter!  Xylitol sprays have been shown to decrease incidence of ear infections and stimulate the body’s own natural nasal cleansing system. What I like best is that there is no harmful side effects!

I received samples and it is a relief to have them in the house!

The next product is a real must-have to keep in the house!

I love how easy it is to use! I love that children will not mind having their temperature taken with this product!

As we head into cold and flu season, take the stress out of caring for your little ones with the Exergen Smart Glow TemporalScanner™, ideal for parents who are caring for a sick child.

The TemporalScanner™ comes with four ways to make it even easier to take a temperature:

·      A softly illuminated display for easy reading in any light – perfect for checking the temperature of a sleeping infant in a darkened room

·      Beeping sound indicating scanning can be turned off or on to avoid waking a sleeping child

·      Automatically retains the last eight temperature readings for instant recall to check on fever progression

·      Ability to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius modes

Made in the United States, the Exergen Smart Glow TemporalScanner™ is the number one preferred thermometer by both nurses and pediatricians, and is backed by more than 50 clinical studies proving its accuracy.

Sold in major retailers including Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Costco, Babies “R” Us, Toys “R” Us, Kroger and BJ’s, the Smart Glow thermometer’s suggested retail price is $49.99. To see real moms testing the Smart Glow thermometer and demonstrating the new features, please visit www.exergensmartglowthermometer.com.

There is also the “Exergen Covers You” Sweepstakes that is going on right now. You can enter weekly for a chance to win a prize pack including an Exergen TemporalScanner™ Thermometer, Exergen Stadium Blanket, and Exergen Time Out Gift Card. Very cool!

This next one has been a real hit with  me this past week!

Pine Brothers throat drops have been a real necessity for me since the cold bug has hit! I like that they taste good and they also are effective! These are found in the cough drop isle, are not a cough drop.  There are no medicines or questionable ingredients in this  product.  Pine Brothers throat drops are all natural; glycerin is the active ingredient.  I like that they are soft in texture and they are great to take to work with me since they do not have any medicine in them. I also like that there is such a wide variety of different flavors. I tend to change on my favorite but this week it is the Wild Cherry Flavored!

They can be found at many locations near you! I know I always find them at Target and CVS. They are a must-have for the cold season and anytime!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples from the above companies to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received and opinions expressed are my own. Photo Credit: Xlear, Exergen and Pine Bros.

I’m a huge fan of Alice In Wonderland! I loved the story as a child and still am a fan today. The story is just simply imaginative and magical to me. I am also a huge fan of the GoneReading website! Maybe it is because I love to read but they have some of the most unique gift ideas!

Here are two of my favorites this holiday season!

I just love the Alice in Wonderland Notecards! The set is simply whimsical! I am having fun sending them to my best friend who lives in Northern California! The set includes eight die-cut notecards and envelopes, two each of four original illustrations of Alice, The Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit. Each card measures approximately 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″. And, that’s not all! The set also includes four pages of stickers with unique messages, quotes and imagery. It’s a must-buy and retails for $12.95.

I also love to journal even though I admit, I have fell behind lately. What better way to catch up again than with an Alice in Wonderland Journal: Who in the World Am I? I love this little journal! It is from Moleskine and the pages are lined to record your thoughts.  It’s just the perfect size to keep in your purse or to keep on your nightstand.

Includes original illustrations by John Tenniel along with the fine details found in all Moleskine journals.

Includes themed inserts, a ribbon bookmark, and an expandable inner pocket with themed stickers.  The flyleaf features a page of author Lewis Carroll’s original handwritten manuscript.

This would make a great stocking stuffer! It retails for $18.95. There are also different Alice in Wonderland journals on the website.

Find these and so many more at GoneReading.com.

Self Disclosure: I received free products from GoneReading to facilitate this holiday post. No other compensation was received. Photo Credit: GoneReading.

As an HP Smart Panel member, I received free products in order to host the HP #StickaPic Party. The opinions expressed here are my own.

I’m one of those moms that has to take photos of everything! Top that off with being a blogger and that means a lot of photo taking! I was more than thrilled to have the opportunity to have a HP #StickaPic Party. What a great idea for celebrating special moments! I originally had a craft party planned but then the dreaded cold bug entered my home and plans changed. But, as many of you know, our family rescued a pup this last Spring (Bink) and he is a real special part of our family.

Bink turned 1 this past weekend and we decided to throw him a HP #StickaPic Party complete with homemade apple peanut butter pupcakes and mini cupcakes,cookies and Chex Mix for the rest of us.

The most fun for my son and our family besides our dog (I think his favorite was eating the cupcake!) was making a Wall Collage celebrating our special day. Thanks to HP Social Media Snapshots, this was a snap!  Have you seen the HP Social Media Snapshots sticky-backed photo sheets? They are really fun and so easy to do! You can find them at Staples. They are 4×5 photo paper and the back peels off so that you can stick it on whatever you want. I was a little leery of sticking them on our walls but happily discovered that you can remove them about as easily as you put them on. I am already thinking of more projects for Christmas gifts this year!

The first thing to do is to download the HP Social Media Snapshots app (available both in the Google Play and iTunes stores for free). I simply love how easy this app is! You simply go to your social media sites and select the photo you would like to print and print on your computer! It doesn’t really get any easier than that!  I do recommend the HP Envy printer because I honestly do love mine!

I just love these photo sheets and will be featuring a couple more craft ideas over the holidays. The HP Social Media Snapshots sticky-backed photo paper is a real must-try this holiday season!  Here’s a really great deal!  I have been provided with an exclusive offer available until November 30, 2015. They are BOGO when you use the link above and click redeem now. That will give you 2 packages of 25 sheets  for less than $10. Now, how cool is that?!

Thanks to HP Social Media Snapshots Bink’s 1st birthday was very special!

Self Disclosure: As an HP Smart Panel member, I received free products in order to host the HP #StickaPic Party. The opinions expressed here are my own.