INVITATIONBOX for Wedding Shower Invites….

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Are you looking for the perfect Wedding Shower Invites , Wedding Invitations, or Baby Shower Invitations? Invitationbox has a huge variety! I love that they offer so many choices! I recently received a couple of products from this website and am amazed at the quality! I received a set of really cool Space themed note cards for my son and he loves how cool they look! He can be a bit particular at times, so his liking them really says something! We also received a really awesome wall print so Invitationbox is also a great website to find the perfect personalized gifts for anyone. I just really love this website because there are so many choices, shipping is quick and the customer service is wonderful!

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We have teamed up for a Springtime Giveaway! One winner will win a $50 gift code to use on the website. Simply leave us a comment below telling us what you would buy. Next, “like” them on Facebook and “follow” them on Twitter! Deadline to enter is March 24th, 2014 at midnight. One winner will randomly be selected from all entries.

 

 

 

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Help Staples Celebrate Admins and Win a $100 giftcard

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National Administrative Professionals Day is April 23 – tell Staples about
your office VIP! and be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card
Self Disclosure: Staples sponsored. No compensation was received.

 

 

 

Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny

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For Everyone Afraid to Step on a Scale,  this Author Offers a Big Serving of Tough Love

The first thing most readers will notice about Judy Condon’s new book, Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny, is the statement on its cover: “This ain’t no diet book.”

Why the disclaimer? Because according to Condon, the word “diet” implies a beginning and an end; meaning when you reach your target weight you are finished and can revert to your normal eating habits, however ill-advised they might be.

Not so with Condon’s program for weight loss, which she describes in the book’s introduction as “a new way of eating you can live with forever.”

In addition to adopting a new way of eating, Condon also urges readers to adopt a new way of looking at themselves and their bodies; one based on total honesty and total accountability.

“We can’t pull punches when we examine our bodies and the bodies of our loved-ones,” says Condon. “We need a little blunt language and blunt language can be painful.  Only when you see a thing for what it really is are you then able to change it into something truly better.”

Once the reader completes an honest self-assessment and accepts total responsibility for their condition, Condon lays out for them the three essential stages to achieving lasting weight loss:

1.  KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid
The first stage lasts seven days. Only eat protein and reduce fat consumption, as the body’s burning of protein actually assists in the burning of the body’s fat cells, so you achieve weight-and size-reduction by the end of the first week.

2.  Go for the Gold
This is your food plan until you achieve your target weight, which can take anywhere from 2-to 3 weeks or 6-to 8 months, depending on the amount of weight you need to lose. Here you should begin to add variety to your meals: two days protein only, as you followed in the KISS stage, but every third day proteins and vegetables. Avoid vegetables high in sugar and carbohydrate content, such as carrots and corn.

3.  Celebrate You
Now you have reached your target weight, so your menu opens up and offers more choices. By this point, sound and healthy ways of eating and managing food have become established. Your weekly plan consists of two days protein only, five days protein, vegetables, fruits and processed carbs. Any one day during the week may be designated as a ‘free day’ where you are free to experience any foods of your choice.

After winning a lifelong 50-year struggle with her own weight, Condon says she became inspired to put her experiences and successes in book-form in order to empower others with enough information to take control of their food and their lives.

“Successful weight loss often requires a lot of ‘tough love’ – don’t be afraid to use it,” Condon says.    “Come along if you dare.”
I received this book to review and found it to be interesting and I have to agree that it is not your average Diet book. It isn’t something you will just follow for a few weeks or months to lose weight. It really is a helpful book on a healthy way to eat and I really liked the section on how to maintain your weight after you reach your goal. It’s a more realistic way to lose weight and maintain your goal. 

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ABOUT AUTHOR JUDY CONDON (www.asgoodasskinny.com

Judy Condon is a native New Englander and author of more than 25 books. Her most recent, “Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny”, touts a new way of eating you can live with forever. Condon’s new book is a tough-love approach to healthy weight-loss management; No more excuses or denials, but a way to conquer for the last time, the control food has over you. It consists of a three-part program for lifelong weight-loss maintenance, helpful hints, recipes scattered throughout each chapter, and a journal at the back of the book, forcing readers to be introspective and honest, knowing that no one need see the journal other than the reader.

Self Disclosure: I received the book for free to facilitate this feature.

“Spring ahead” with PBS KIDS and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) this season!

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WILD KRATTS “Season 3 Premiere Week” – April 7-11

Season 3 of WILD KRATTS kicks off on Monday, April 7, as the Kratt brothers discover hermit crabs and shells on the beach in “Hermit Crab Shell Exchange.” The week continues with the exploration of animals from across the globe, including bison, black-footed ferrets, flying fish and more. The brothers explore science concepts such as adaptation and habitats.

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ARTHUR “Outdoor Week” – April 21-25

Arthur and friends explore the outdoors in a week of fun-filled, outdoor-themed episodes. “Outdoor Week” includes the premieres of two all-new ARTHUR episodes, “Speak Up Francine/Waiting for Snow,” which airs on April 21, and “Pets and Pests/Go Fly a Kite,” which airs on April 22. The episodes focus on teaching important values, such as speaking up for what you believe in, patience, sharing and teamwork. A new ARTHUR digital game, “Backyard Jungle,” will also launch in April. In “Backyard Jungle,” kids will join D.W. and Bud as they embark on an epic adventure using the power of their imaginations.

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PLUM LANDING – Launching April 21

The adventure begins during ARTHUR “Outdoor Week,” which will include interstitials introducing viewers to PLUM LANDING, a digital project, produced by WGBH, that uses animated webisodes, online games, free apps, hands-on science activities and live-action videos to help connect 6- to 9-year-olds to nature, teach them about ecosystems and excite them about their role as caretakers of the planet.

 

At the PLUM LANDING website, pbskids.org/plumlanding, kids will be able to watch animated webisodes featuring Plum, a purple alien from Planet Blorb, and her five earthling friends on an epic exploration of Planet Earth. Clementine, Oliver, Gabi, Cooper and Brad trek across deserts, plunge over waterfalls, climb mountains and jam through the jungle on mega-fun Missions from Plum! Kids at home can explore the same ecosystems, wild creatures and science concepts as the animated characters through a rich array of online games, hands-on activities designed to get them thinking like scientists and web features that let kids share their observations of nature with Plum.

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The CYBERCHASE Movie – April

PBS KIDS will premiere the first-ever CYBERCHASE movie this April. An eco-themed one-hour special, “The CYBERCHASE Movie” follows Matt, Jackie, Inez and Digit as they are called on to rescue the animals and restore harmony to Ecotopia after Hacker and his bumbling robots wreak havoc. Environmental and math topics explored include natural habitats, the impact of habitat loss and proportional reasoning. “The CYBERCHASE Movie” will air in mid-April (check local listings). Online at pbskids.org/cyberchase, three real-world CYBERCHASE games exploring the environmental topics of keystone species, waste reduction and solar power will debut for kids and families to print and play at home.

Self Disclosure: PBS KIDS sponsored feature.

 

 

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Like The Muppets on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Muppets

 

Follow The Muppets on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMuppets

 

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Visit the Official Site: http://disney.com/muppets

 

MUPPETS MOST WANTED opens in theaters everywhere on March 21st!

The Shandle Toilet Seat Handle

 A great giveaway for those with little ones!



Surely by now you have heard about the sweetest little bathroom hack around. What is that you say, you haven’t? Well then let me to tell you about it.


The Shandle Toilet Seat Handle instantly gives small hands more control when lifting and lowering the toilet seat. Goodbye seat slamming, Hello healthy habits!


Some toilet seats are not to be touched. The Shandle gives people who live amongst beasts a safer place to lift the seat…with a hand or a foot.

Clean, contemporary designs put a finishing touch on bathrooms of any size, shape or character.

  • Easy peel-and-stick installation.
  • Built-In Antimicrobial Protection
  • Waterproof decals on both sides.
  • Product Size: 3″ x 3″
  • Made from ABS Plastic
 
This is what a couple of people have said about the Shandle Toilet-Seat Handle:
 
“This is a fantastic product, been using it for a while now. It’s really handy. I wouldn’t do without one now that I’ve had it.” Greg 
“Buy them in bulk and send them to your sons in their college dorms! They will be eternally grateful!” Mary 
So, take it from these folks, buy 1, buy 3, buy a few dozen!
 
For now, how would you like to win one and a cool $25 Paypal? Shandle-Toilet Seat Handle is generously giving away the chance to receive just that to one of my lucky winners. Enter in the Rafflecopter below.  GOOD LUCK!!!
 
 
Disclosure: SoCal City Kids has been asked by Away We Go Media to help promote this giveaway and is not responsible for prize shipment nor received compensation of any kind for this post. The giveaway runs from March14th Midnight MST- March 31st Midnight MST.
Winner must have an active Paypal account and can only choose one of any of the toilet-seat handles from the site. Winner will be chosen at random by Rafflecopter and have 48 hours to respond to an email sent or an alternate winner will be chosen. Giveaway open to US only.

Surpahs Ultra-Thin Tempered Glass Digital Kitchen Scale

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If you are looking for a sleek, stylish and very accurate kitchen scale, this is the one you should buy! It is thinner, light-weight, simple to use and I love that the glass surface is easy to clean. The best thing is that it is accurate and it also includes a lithium battery, which seems to last longer than other types of batteries. I also like that it goes up to 11 pounds even though it is small.It is easy to store because it is small. I also like that it can measure grams or pounds and ounces. It also has a TARE function for measuring so it resets the scale to zero. It is so easy to use, simple to read and easy to clean! What more could you want in a Kitchen Scale? You can find this on Amazon right now for $16.98.

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Self Disclosure: I received this scale for free to review but all opinions expressed are truthful.

Stinky Fumes King of the Wild

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Stinky Fumes King of the Wild is a delightful book for children with a very special message! The message is an important one for everyone (including adults) to learn. It teaches that being different is more than just okay and that being different should be appreciated and accepted. Stinky Fumes seems like a silly name at first, but when you read the story, you find that it is really the best name for this special and different skunk. I also loved that this special skunk has adopted brothers that are also different because they aren’t skunks…they are rabbits. It is a wonderful story for younger kids and is also a good story-time book for older children and their parents. I highly recommend it as a Must-Have for children of all ages! You can find it on Amazon. The Kindle version is available for $2.99. It is also available in print.

Self Disclosure: I received a Free Kindle version of this book but my opinions are completely truthful.