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Wee Blessing is a New Kids Clothes Subscription Service that is a Must-Try!

December 3, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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For busy parents on the go, Wee Blessing is a professional children’s styling service tailored to your taste, budget, and lifestyle that saves time and money!

But, what I found most impressive is the quality of the clothes! I was sent 4 outfits for my son to check out and I have to say that we were impressed!  Here are a few of our favorites:

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I was impressed with the name brands of clothing that we received in this box!  I am also quite impressed with the pricing. For example, the Hurley Blue Log0 Tee retails for $18.00 but the price if you keep it would be $9.00. That is half price of retail!

Each package comes with 4 outfits based on your child’s style profile that you provide. The items are delivered in a fun Wee Blessing box that children will be excited to receive and open. You decide what you love and send the rest back. The outfits fit sizes newborn to 14 and have discounts ranging from 40 to 80% off retail. If you decide to keep all 4 outfits in your blessing package you will receive an additional 10% off your entire order. You decide whether you’d like to receive a one-time blessing box or if you would like to sign up monthly or quarterly. There is no obligation to sign up and you can cancel at any time. Shipping is $9.95 per box, not per child (so if you have 10 children you will still only be charged $9.95!) Sounds pretty simple, doesn’t it? You will love the clothes too!

See more at: http://www.weeblessing.com/

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Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received. Logo and bottom photo was provided. Photos of clothing are my own photos.

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Brightly–books for kids of all ages & tips for parents!

December 2, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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I recently learned about a great site for Parents and Kids called Brightly. As a homeschool Mom, I am really excited about this website. Brightly is a resource from Penguin Random House that features book recommendations from all publishers for every age and stage, reading tips, author essays, and more. This is really cool! I really like the following resource: Brightly’s Back to School Essentials,  which includes books for kids at every age level (Pre-K through High School), plus tips for parents to get back into the school groove. I know that it is already December, but I still find this quite helpful!

Brightly’s Back to School Essentials, includes books for kids at every age level (Pre-K through High School). They sent me a few books for the Tween age group and I was impressed. Two of the book choices are in the photos above! We also received the following:

Brightly Family Book Club: Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth

Graphic Novels? Yea, They’re Fun for the WHOLE Family

And, Brightly isn’t just a helpful School Resource, they also have some great holiday gift ideas this Holiday season!

Check them out here: Brightly’s Holiday Central 2016: Gift Ideas, Seasonal Reads, and More!

 

Self Disclosure: I received free books to facilitate this post. Photos were provided.

 

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Looking for Reading Glasses?

December 2, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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Looking for Reading Glasses that are affordable and stylish? Readers.com is the place to shop! I received a pair called The Dahlia. These are available in 3 color varieties: Rainbow Floral, Black/Pink Floral and Red/Blue Splatter. I chose the Black/Pink Floral and are very happy with the choice. They are comfortable and fit well. These are quite affordable at $14.95.

But, Readers.com has a wide variety and even have a variety of Reading Sunglasses. There is also Free U.S. Shipping if you spend $30.

They also have Men’s reading glasses and Reading Glasses Accessories.

These would make great stocking stuffers!

Check out Readers.com this holiday season!

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. Photo was provided.

 

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Share your IndividualiTEA for a Chance to Win $500 and a Year’s Supply of Tea!

December 2, 2016 By 10 Comments

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Tea Council of the USA Launches Photo Sharing Sweepstakes to Celebrate Hot Tea!

 In honor of the second annual National Hot Tea Day – to be celebrated on January 12, 2017– the Tea Council of the USA is launching the IndividualiTEA Photo Sharing Sweepstakes to give tea lovers across the nation an opportunity to win $500 and a year’s supply of tea. Entering is easy…simply share a photo, video or short explanation (in 140 characters or less!) with the unique ways, times, or places you like to enjoy your favorite tea – black, green, white or oolong – on Twitter with the hashtag #IndividualiTEA for a chance to win!

An ancient beverage nearly 5,000 years old, tea has become an American favorite, with approximately four in five U.S. consumers drinking tea. Everyone has a unique way of enjoying tea, as well as their own individual preference for tea times and tea types. Whether you enjoy your favorite cup as a morning pick me up at work, to socialize with family and friends, to relax before bed, or on vacation – the Tea Council of the USA encourages you to share your #IndividualiTEA.

Visit the Tea Council of the USA or follow @TeaCouncil on Twitter to learn more about the many unique characteristics of tea.

IndividualiTEA Photo Sharing Sweepstakes Details

The sweepstakes runs through January 31, 2017. A copy of the official rules can be found here. Enter as many times as you’d like and don’t forget to tag and tell your friends! To enter:

  • Share a photo, video or explanation of the unique ways, times, and places you like to enjoy your favorite tea on Twitter and at http://bit.ly/2e6EMBx with the hashtag #IndividualiTEA and tag @TeaCouncil.
  • You’ll be prompted to finalize your entry for a chance to win at http://bit.ly/2e6EMBx.

We have also teamed up for a Special Giveaway!

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One winner will win a Give basket like the one I received above! You will love this! It is filled with Tea Goodies! My family loved the Matcha Love Japanese Green Tea! To enter, leave a comment below telling us your favorite kind of Tea! Deadline to enter is December 8th, 2016 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

 

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. Top photo and press info regarding the sweepstakes was provided. SoCal City Kids will select the winner and the Tea Council of the USA will ship the gift basket to the winner.

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Kids can discover a world of wonder with their parents with the Aquarium’s Aquatot and Saturday Family Fun programs

December 1, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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The Aquarium of the Pacific invites parents and their young ones to discover the ocean with the Aquatot program. Children ages two to three accompanied by an adult can interact in a fun and dynamic learning environment at the Aquarium. Make crafts, take a guided tour, and explore the animals in the classroom touch pool in an Aquatots class. These classes are designed for parents and their children to explore the ocean world together. The next program will explore shoreline shapes. Parents and educators will interact and teach children about shapes, from the round eye of a whale to the spiral on a snail shell.

 

Saturday Family Fun is for children ages four to six years old and their parents, another in the Aquarium’s series of “parent and me” classes. Parents and their children can interact together and delve into the ocean world. Take guided tours of exhibits and explore the realm of sea life with your family. Upcoming topics include marine mammals—participants will explore the lives of seals, sea lions, and sea otters. Discover the differences between seals and sea lions, touch sea otter fur, and pretend to eat like a baleen whale.

 

WHEN:           Aquatots dates and topics:

Saturday, December 17, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Shoreline Shapes

Saturday, January 21, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Sounds of the Sea

Saturday Family Fun dates and topics:

Saturday, December 31, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Magnificent Marine Mammals

Saturday, January 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Sea Jellies and Other Incredible Invertebrates

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WHERE:         Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

COST:            $49.00 per adult/child pair; $20.00 per additional guest

$36.00 for Aquarium member pairs; $15.00 per additional guest

 

INFO:              For more information visit http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/education/programs/category/toddler_preschool_adventures

 

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AQUARIUM:  The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored by scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in search of sustainable solutions. The Aquarium is dedicated to conserving and building nature and nature’s services by building the interactions between and among peoples. Home to more than 11,000 animals, Aquarium exhibits include the Ocean Science Center, Molina Animal Care Center, and the new Horses and Dragons and Vanishing Animals exhibits. Beyond its animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages, from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. The Aquarium won a 2015 Travelers’ Choice Award for Aquariums, as awarded by TripAdvisor® travelers. Charity Navigator awarded the Aquarium with a four-star charity rating in 2016. The Aquarium offers memberships with unlimited FREE admission for 12 months, VIP Entrance, and other special benefits.

Photos provided courtesy of The Aquarium of the Pacific.

 

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CozyFeather Real Goose Down Comforter Duvet – (Queen Full) is a Must this Winter!

December 1, 2016 By Leave a Comment


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A great product! I love the quality and my son loves how warm it is! a Must-Have for the Winter. I was planning to keep this one for myself but my son used it once and doesn’t want to give it back!

I absolutely love this Comforter! It is my favorite one because it it so warm! I highly recommend! It’s super soft and a must-have for the whole family. I am very pleased with this one and think I may just have to buy another!

 

You can find on Amazon.com.


Self Disclosure: I received a free or heavily discounted item for review purposes. Photo was provided.

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Megabus for the Holiday Season!

December 1, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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With the holidays being the most traveled months of the year, too often we find ourselves waiting in airports due to flight delays, or finding it difficult to purchase affordable tickets for last minute travel plans. megabus.com is the perfect option when deciding how to travel in upcoming months to avoid all the typical setbacks of holiday travel.

If you decide on bus travel for the holidays, here are a few tips on how to be prepared and ready to enjoy the hustle and bustle of holiday travel season:

  • Book Now – why wait? Fares are as low as $1 (plus a reservation fee) on a megabus.
  • Enjoy the Services – every megabus offers Free Wifi to riders.
  • Bus Travel Can Be Better Than Airports – avoid the possible flight delays and waiting for hours in an airport, bus travel is the way to go.
  • Charging Stations – working from a megabus is easy with outlets to power up on every bus.
  • BYO Snacks– since you won’t have to deal with driving, bring a few of your favorite snacks to enjoy on your trip.

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Long Beach Student Honored with National Award for Volunteerism

December 1, 2016 By Leave a Comment

At the young age of four, Jonas Corona was inspired and driven to help people. After visiting Skid Row with his mother to feed the homeless, he decided that he wanted to do more. With the help from his mother, Renee Corona, Jonas founded the nonprofit organization Love in the Mirror, which provides disadvantaged youth and their families with basic necessities such as food, clothing and learning materials.

Jonas and his family help organize Love in the Mirror’s collection drives for socks and other hygiene items. The family also regularly distributes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to homeless shelters in the area.

Since its founding in 2009, Jonas and the organization have impacted more than 45,000 people through donations and fundraising. “Everyone should look in the mirror and love what they see. That’s the meaning behind the organization’s name,” Jonas said.

Jonas’ commitment and hard work to help others has garnered him recognition in his community, and now also nationally. In late November, the 13-year-old was one of four teens from across the country recognized by Nickelodeon as a young community leader, earning him a 2016 Nickelodeon HALO Award.

The same dedication that Jonas shows to Love in the Mirror is also evident in his commitment and passion for tennis.  Jonas aspires to become a professional tennis player, using the money he earns playing tennis to support Love in the Mirror.

Seeking a more flexible school schedule to allow him to focus on tennis and Love in the Mirror, Jonas enrolled at California Virtual Academy (CAVA), an online public school.

Now in his third year with CAVA, Renee Corona noted that online school is instilling the importance of time management in Jonas. If he gets behind on schoolwork or tennis, then he cannot do as much for Love in the Mirror. Jonas has to stay disciplined to keep all three balls in the air.

Receiving a 2016 Nickelodeon HALO Award was a highlight and exciting moment for Jonas, and he enjoyed gathering with friends and family for a watch party to celebrate the occasion when the awards show aired. But, now it’s back to the normal – tennis practice, coordinating the 4th Annual Toy Giveaway for Love in the Mirror on December 18, and maintaining focus on his schoolwork.

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Byline: Donna Savarese, Lead Corporate Communications and Public Relations for K12 Inc.

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