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Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser by Emmi’s Essentials

July 13, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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I love the size of this Diffuser and I also love how it lights up with multicolored lights. But, the real reason I love it is because it really does work so well. I like to use it with Lavender oil. We have a pet cat & dog so I have to admit,,sometimes the house does seem to smell…well..like pets. Although I wouldn’t trade them for the world, this product does help with making odors disappear. I also like to use this in my bathroom. My one “Me time” thing every week is my bubble bath time. This Diffuser turns my bathroom into my own spa.

You can purchase this item on Amazon.com.

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

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week

I Love You To The Moon and Back Two-Piece Pendant Necklace. VüeJoli® Branded

July 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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This is just too adorable! I love the saying/sentiment…I have always said it to my son. I still say it to him today and he is 11 years old. I love how this is a two piece necklace and that the circle with “I love you” completes the moon. It seems to be great quality and would make a wonderful gift especially for a Mom. It is also packaged nicely in a little fabric pouch.

 

You can purchase on Amazon.com.

Self Disclosure: I received this product at a discount in exchange for an unbiased review.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week

Devoted Doggy Premium Quilted Dog Seat Cover with Hammock Feature

July 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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I absolutely love this seat cover! I have tried others and have found that they slip and are uncomfortable! My son has hated them too and he sits in the back. This one is really great quality and seems very durable. I really like that it is thick and stays on the seats. It definitely doe snot slip off! It is a hammock style but can also be used as a full type of seat cover, which works better for me since I have a 11 year-old son that also sits in the back. You simply don’t use the upper straps. My favorite thing is that it is waterproof and there are no more muddy paw prints in my back seat! It is also super easy to install. This one is a real Must-Have if you have a pup!

You can purchase on Amazon.com.

 

Self Disclosure: I received a free or discounted product in exchange for an unbiased review. This product exceeded my expectations.

 

Filed Under: Pet Corner

Animal Helpers: Raptor Centers

July 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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In the fifth Animal Helpers book meet powerful birds of prey called raptors. Although they have large talons and sharp beaks, the wild is a dangerous place for predators. When birds become injured or sick, raptor centers are called into action to help our feathered friends. Dedicated experts and volunteers care for and rehabilitate the birds which are later released into their natural habitat, or become permanent residents of a raptor center. Learn more bout the techniques specialists use to rehabilitate raptors through the writing of Jennifer Keats Curtis and photographs provided by raptor centers across the country.

The Animal Helpers series is one of my favorite! I love how the books show how important work is being done to protect, care for and conserve our wild birds.

After learning about the importance of raptor centers, children are able to engage in learning activities in the For Creative Minds section. Recommended for grades K-3.

Self Disclosure: I received a free book for review purposes.

Filed Under: Media Reviews

Folk Revival Festival Invites Families to the Wee Folk Village

July 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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The 3rd annual Long Beach Folk Revival Festival invites families and folk fans of all ages to enjoy a pure American jamboree with banjos, crafts, beards, beers and more folk than imaginable. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the grass lawn of Rainbow Lagoon Park in Downtown Long Beach.

Annually the Folk Festival brings the community together and invites young folk fans to enjoy a day in the interactive Wee Folk Village. The expansive Village will offer folk crafts, instrument making, square dancing, face painting and balloon animals throughout the festival. The Family Stage will present the Hollow Trees “Folk Music for Families” band with sing-a-long songs, stories and more kid friendly folk entertainment.

Kids can make music at the Instrument Petting Zoo and learn to play real folk instruments with members of the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra.  They even have their own Kids’ Beard & Mustache Contest. Boys and girls alike can craft their own beards and mustaches at the festival or bring their own from home and enter to win prizes.

Adult Folk Festival goers also have the opportunity to enter into signature folk themed contests. The annual Deering Banjo Contest will be a showdown of the best banjo plucking in the west. The winner will receive a custom banjo ukulele courtesy of Deering Banjos. Polly’s Pie Eating Contest will return to determine the first person able to eat a whole pie without their hands. The coveted Beard & Mustache Competition presented by the Long Beach Beard Advocates, anticipates nearly 100 entries in six categories including a female category where the ladies can craft their own beards or mustaches.

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The Long Beach Folk Festival brings live music, gourmet food, craft beers, signature contests, the Wee Folk Village and the “Vintage Bazaar” shopping experience to Downtown Long Beach to celebrate community. Tickets are currently on-sale for $20 in advance online. Tickets will be available day of the festival for $30. Admission is free for kids under 12 and seniors over 75. Complimentary bike valet is available, so ride down with the whole family for day of good old fashion folk. http://www.FolkRevivalFestival.com

Credit: Long Beach Folk Revival Festival.

ABOUT THE LONG BEACH FOLK REVIVAL FESTIVAL

The LongBeach Folk Revival Festival showcases popular & emerging folk, roots, bluegrass, and americana musicians with a deeply community-centric vibe. All the music & vendors have been carefully curated to create an authentic experience you won’t find anywhere else this side of the Appalachians. This family-run homegrown music festival is fueled by a love of everything local, builds a sense of community, and proudly supports sustainable practices.

Filed Under: Featured Events

Soap.Club has amazing soap!

July 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Looking for soap that smells really good and also leaves your skin soft and clean? I love SOAP.Club soap! I received a sample of the Mango Papaya Fruity Fresh soap and actually my son loved it so much that he used it an now it is already gone! It didn’t last long in our house because it really is super soap. I call it super because my son doesn’t exactly love to take a shower or bath, but with this soap..there was no complaining. They have so many other great scents too! You can even join their monthly membership service. I like their soaps because they definitely smell good but the scent is not overbearing. They have so many different scents that there is one for everyone in the family!

Check them out at SOAP.Club.

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

Filed Under: Beauty and Fashion, Beauty and Fashion Corner

Shamrock Farms launches Roxie’s Ultimate Back-to-School Sweepstakes

July 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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This summer, Shamrock Farms launched its protein-packed, on-the-go regular, chocolate and strawberry milk in Walmart’s nationwide. To celebrate the expanded distribution, Shamrock Farms wants to help one lucky family start the school year right. Roxie’s Ultimate Back-To-School sweepstakes offers one winner a mega-shopping spree worth nearly $5,000 ($4,999).

Prizes include Walmart gift cards to help stock up on school supplies, groceries and a new wardrobe. The sweepstakes is open to people ages 18 and older, no purchase necessary and open until August 20, 2015. To enter, visit www.shamrockfarms.net/walmart.

Although there is no purchase necessary to enter..have you tried Shamrock Farms chocolate milk? It is simply delicious! I received a gift card to visit the Walmart (Cerritos location) and this is my new favorite chocolate milk! I stocked up on the on-the-go regular and strawberry milks too! They are a must-have for Summer days!

Don’t forget to enter the sweepstakes!

Self Disclosure: I received a gift card to facilitate this post. Photo Credit: Shamrock Farms/Walmart.

Filed Under: SoCal City Kids News

Tick Prevention Tips & Protective Clothing for Kids

July 10, 2015 By 6 Comments

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Finding an effective and convenient method of protecting kids from ticks (and mosquitoes) is an annual challenge for parents. With insect-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease on the rise throughout the country, parents need to be vigilant.

Lyme disease has now become one of the fastest growing epidemics to date. The CDC estimates the number of cases in the US to be about 300,000 cases a year.

Here are some tick protection tips and youth tick repellent clothing solutions to help keep kids bite-free in the coming months.

Remove Ticks Safely
To safely remove attached ticks, first disinfect the area with an alcohol swab. Next, using a pointy tweezer, grab the tick “head” as close to the skin as possible and simply pull straight out. Remember to disinfect the bite site again after pulling the tick out.

Encourage Daily Tick Checks
The best time to do a full body tick check is right after ending outdoor activity. A more convenient time would be as you prepare to shower or bathe before going to bed. Prompt removal of most species of ticks can prevent transmission of tick-borne pathogens. It takes more than 24-36 hrs of attachment for nymphal deer ticks to transmit Lyme disease bacteria, and even longer to transmit Babesia parasites.

Identify and Avoid Tick Habitats
Shady, wooded and weedy edges are favorite spots for ticks to hang out. Avoiding tick habitats can be difficult but there are plenty of ways – such as always walking in the middle of maintained trails – to limit tick encounters.

Wear Tick Repellent Clothes
Insect Shield Tick Repellent Apparel converts clothing and gear into effective and convenient insect protection. The repellency is long-lasting and appropriate for use by the entire family with no restrictions for use.

Where to Buy:
BUG SMARTIES LITTLE KIDS COLLECTION (From One Step Ahead)
http://www.onestepahead.com/Clothing-and-Accessories/Bug-Smarties-Collection/index.cat
The assortment consists of lightweight, performance-based options that are great for active, outside play – think camp, BBQs, sports, picnics and more. The collection includes boys and girls matching Performance Pants, Shirts, Hoodies and Headbands. (Size range: 2T – 7/8)
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INSECT SHIELD YOUTH BASICS
A collection of basics that work great for a variety of summer outdoor activities and camping adventures including socks, shorts, tee’s, hats, khaki’s and jeans. (Size range: 7/8 – 16)
http://www.insectshield.com/Youth-C19.aspx
http://www.haeleum.com/shop/youth

I received samples from INSECT SHIELD YOUTH BASICS and my son and I were quite impressed! My son’s favorite is the hat and he wears it often especially since he found out that it helps keep insects away. It seems to work  pretty well too! He also received a pair of shorts, a long sleeved shirt and socks and I love how they help keep insects away from his skin!  Love that we can sit outside in the grass and not have insects crawling on my son!

 

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Some More Facts about the clothing:
•       Repellency is in the clothing – not on your skin…which I love!
•       Repellency lasts through 70 launderings. We have washed them quite a few times and it still seems to be working!
•       No restrictions for use
•       Appropriate for the entire family
•       No need to re-apply
•       Repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chigger and midges including those that can cause Lyme disease, malaria and other dangerous insect-borne diseases.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples and the helpful tips to facilitate this feature. Photos were provided (except the bottom photo of my son).

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week
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