Do you have tough stains you need to get out of clothing and other fabrics in the house this Spring? Biz has you covered! It has more stain fighting ingredients than other cleaners. It is the only brand with Enzamix™, a unique blend of enzymes designed to quickly dissolve bacteria causing stains and odors from grass, sweat, blood and more.

I had tough stains to remove from a rug in our house, and Biz really cleaned it! You couldn’t see any remaining stain. What I really like is that it is non-toxic and is made with all-natural ingredients. What makes it different and effective is Enzymes. The Enzymes attack naturally and digest all kinds of biodegradable stains and odors. 

Many kids are playing sports now that there aren’t as many restrictions due to the pandemic and grass stains are a big thing but Biz really is great about getting out grass stains!

It is available in liquid or in powder. I actually prefer the liquid but the powder also really works great! It’s just a personal preference of mine to prefer liquid detergent!

You can find the Biz cleaners at stores such as Walmart and Amazon! It is easy to find the liquid Biz at Ralphs.

 I also like that it is not expensive either but it works better than more expensive brands I have tried.

Self Disclosure: I am participating in the Biz Ambassador program and received free samples/compensation to post. Photo Credit: SoCal City Kids.

Looking for fun gifts for the kids this upcoming holiday? Here are some of my favorites! Creatto is a simple yet versatile building system that consists of just two primary components that can be woven together into countless 3D creations. The flexible yet durable plastic tiles interlock quickly and easily for all skill levels; no additional materials or hardware required! Each Creatto kit includes assembly instructions for four different configurations, but the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Add strings of colored LED lights to illuminate your works of art from the inside out. Creatto is available in a variety of designs for $9.95-$29.95 and is for Ages 6+. This one is so creative and a lot of fun! Find out more here!

Super Duper Bubble Gum Lab

It’s time to have some yummy gummy fun with this awesome bubble gum making kit! Mix up your gum base and then sweeten it with sugar. Next, use the three included flavors to make your gum more delicious than ever. Choose from watermelon, orange, and classic bubble gum or try them all! Finally, cut it up, package it, and label it with stickers to give away as gifts. While you make these yummy treats, you’ll also learn about the scientific properties of elastic materials. Ages 6+ MSRP: $19.95. Kids will enjoy making bubble gum!

This next one will be a hit and is great to put in the Easter Basket!  Jabuka, the new word game with the coffee theme, is giving the Easter Bunny a new twist on options to fill baskets this year. Hopping on an idea to add games to the Easter deliveries, Jabuka is the big treat that is the right size to lay nicely next to the decorated eggs and chocolate bunnies. Jabuka is packaged in a neat, eco-friendly cloth bag and at about five-inches and weighing just a few ounces, it just fits nicely as a compliment to any Easter basket. This one is great for older kids. teens and young adults and even older adults!

Jabuka ($19.95 for 2-4 players ages 8+) is the multi award-winning rotating letter word game that brews up a lot of fun. Its small, portable, quick and easy game play offers affordable, multi-age entertainment through a cool, coffee theme that you can play just about anywhere. As an easy to learn and play word game, Jabuka is fun for all groups, and it has also been adopted as a fun educational item for hybrid and remote learning too.

How to Play: Players spill the coffee bean-shaped tiles and start a battle of words (official rules at www.Jabukagames.com). No turn taking. Just grab the letters and make words. Then, maybe you can steal words from other players with clever word scrambles and adding letters. Notice the yellow letters that can be twisted, such as:

• “E” is “m” or “w”
• “c” is “u” or “n”
• “r” can be “j”;
• “t” is also “x”;
• and more

Looking for fun Easter toys and games? Joyin is the website to check out! I received these fun Squishy Easter Eggs but they also have other fun outdoor games and more for the upcoming holiday like an Easter Egg and spoon race game set. The Squishy Easter Eggs are really fun to squeeze and kids and adults will love them! A great way for adults to relieve stress too! Check out this great website at https://www.joyin.co/collections/easter-games-toys.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this holiday featured post. Images were also provided.

Looking for fun soaps for the kids during the pandemic? Kids are sure to love these soaps and they range from popable soap to color changing soap! Now, hoe cool is that?!

Changing colors? Now, that is pretty cool!

Clean With Color Hand Sanitizer Encourage kids to sanitize their hands with this colorful creation from the mind of Crazy Aaron! Made from top-quality ingredients, this fresh gel changes color as the product is used so children can experience the wonder of three different colors in every bottle. Plus, the artistic designs add extra fun and whimsy to the healthy habit. Available in 4 designs; Dinosaurs, Mermaids, Outer Space, and Princess Castle. Coming soon (December 2020). MSRP $5.00.

Clean With Color Hand Soap Give children an extra reason to wash their hands! Created using HypercolorⓇ technology, this color-changing foam soap is a blast to use. Watch as it changes colors in your hands and then rinses a different color. It smells terrific, too! Available in Apple (Green), Strawberry (Magenta), and Berry (Blue) scents! Available now. MSRP: $6.00.

Simply fun soap? No need to look any further!

SPLATZ Alli DiVincenzo, co-founder of ONE FUN and a mother herself, was struggling to get her son to wash his hands regularly. “My 3-year old son loved putting his hands in mud and slime. But washing up was a constant struggle. Since I couldn’t change my kid, I decided to change his soap.” So she developed SPLATZ.
SPLATZ
Naturally fun hand soap

Onefun.com SPLATZ, the first innovation from One Fun, are eco-friendly bubbles of pure hand soap that literally SPLAT! when kids squeeze them under water. Developed by an entrepreneurial designer (and MOM) and two Harvard/MIT scientists using a patent-pending formula and made in the USA with all-natural ingredients, these irresistible balls of fun change the way kids think about washing their hands.

• Natural, bio-degradable ingredients
• Eco-friendly packaging
• Promotes healthy habits
• Developed by Harvard/MIT scientists
• Made in Massachusetts
• 8 oz. bottle =40 SPLATZ=40 washes

Here are a few more fun soaps!

Crazy Cleanz 20 Second Soap Bags 
Crazy Cleanz 20 Second Soap Bags (3pk) – Crazy Cleanz 20 Second Soap is powerfully formulated to kill bacteria & germs on contact within 20 seconds of hand washing. Crazy Cleanz 20 Second Soap makes hand washing more fun! MSRP $19.99.

Crazy Cleanz Hand Sanitizers -30ml 
Crazy Cleanz Hand Sanitizers -30ml (10pk) – Crazy Cleanz Hand Sanitizer is made of a unique formula of 62% Ethyl Alcohol that is powerful in helping reduce bacteria on contact yet gentle for use on delicate hands. Suitable for all ages of children and adults. MSRP $17.99.

PIKOWash! Click Here – to sing along to the new version of PPAP (Pikowash Hand washing Fun) Internet sensation Pikoraro, most famous for his viral song PPAP (Pen Pineapple Apple Pen), is on a mission to make hand washing fun for all! Using his internet fame and smash hit – Pen Pineapple Apple Pen – Pikotaro has recreated the video promoting effective and proper handwashing in a fun and engaging way. The new PPP-2020/PIKOWASH led to a collaboration with MTG Co. a leading beauty company in Japan, to introduce the PikoWash soap, the first of several products to be introduced in the United States. Avail on Amazon

Self Disclosure: I received some samples of the above items. Images were provided.

Pregnancy can be an exciting time for every member of your family as you prepare to welcome a newborn into your life. However, in the middle of all the excitement, it can be easy to let preparations slip and only realize that you are not ready the moment that you bring your new baby home. Here are some top tips to help you to prepare for the next addition to your growing family.

Rent Storage Space

When you bring a new baby into the world, they will need an overwhelming amount of equipment, furniture, and accessories that all need to find a space in your home. Rather than throw your belongings away to make room for your new bundle of joy, you should consider renting a storage space from www.storagearea.com, where you can put all of your excess possessions until your baby is older. Not only this, but storage space can be helpful to put away baby equipment until your child is ready for it, or even to store your baby’s old accessories if you are planning to try for another.

Create a Nursery Room

Your baby will be here before you know it, which means that you need to decorate an area of your home for them to sleep and play in while they are growing up. If you do not have space for this in your home, you may consider moving to a larger property. However, if you do have a spare space, you can deck this out in preparation for your baby by painting it a bright, welcoming color, taking away any hazards, creating stations for different activities, and considering room themes that could inspire your baby as they grow into a toddler.

Invest in the Right Baby Equipment

Before your baby arrives, you need to be sure that you have the right equipment to give them all the care that they need to thrive. You should make sure that you buy this in advance in case they are born unexpectedly and so that you do not rush into making decisions about the baby equipment that you are buying. For instance, you will need to invest in a cot, a car seat, a stroller, and changing mats.

Talk to Your Other Kids

When there is an imminent arrival in your family, your other kids can quickly become worried or uncertain about how the baby will disrupt their life and even your love for them. To put their minds at rest, you should make sure that you get the chance to speak to your kids before the baby is born, emphasizing that this will not change how you feel for them or any other major aspects of their lives. You also need to give them the opportunity to be included every step of the way, such as giving them responsibilities and offering to allow them to help you to choose the baby’s name.

When you are expecting a new bundle of joy, it is vital to be prepared. Take the above tips into consideration as you prepare, and you should minimize the worries you have.

The best thing about fashion is how it can act as a unique form of self-expression. Accessories are a great and often cost-effective way of customising your look to your liking. From sleek and minimalist options to more psychedelic and colourful flourishes, there is something out there for every style and personality. Here are just a few easy and fun accessories that can make your look unique to you.

Baseball Caps

The classic baseball cap is sleek, widely available and versatile. Despite some giving them the derogatory label “dad hats”, the ubiquitous look is currently seeing a massive surge in popularity. The sheer number of options and styles available means that it can fit and accentuate a massive number of styles and looks. This also means that there’s a hat out there to suit every price range. Use it to make a statement about a team or cause you care about, or to give your outfit a modern, down-to-earth feel.

Chic Glasses Frames

If you’re a specs-wearer, you may consider them to be an unfortunate necessity, rather than a stylish accessory. However, with how much we use screens today, wearing glasses is becoming more and more common. In fact, even among children and teenagers they are common, with 20% of them requiring some sort of corrective lenses. As such, nowadays there are a wide array of frame choices, so finding a pair that suits your style is now easier than ever. If you want something understated, minimal and practical, consider trying spherical, or aviator frames. However, if you’re looking for something quirkier and more fun, bright and floral frames are a great choice.

Scarves

People tend to associate fashion most with the summer months, but this by no means you can’t customise your autumn and winter looks. Scarves are an easy way to express your style during those colder months. As with baseball caps, scarves are a great choice for personalising your wardrobe because of their versatility. This applies to both the variety of colours and patterns available, and the wide array of ways they can be worn. For something professional and subtle, dark blues, greens and reds can be understated yet effective. If you’re feeling more adventurous, floral or patterned scarves in bright shades of yellow, orange and pink may be more your speed. Consider matching the weight and length of your scarf with your body type, as well. For instance, slimmer frames are better accentuated by lighter, less bulky scarfs, for example.

Stylish Belts

When choosing a belt people often are more concerned with practicality over style. This can mean that they don’t realise that they can also be a unique way of individualising your outfit. Woven belts, for example, can give your look a rustic, rural finish. Whichever belt you do end up choosing though, you should make sure that the colour and style complements the outfit you intend to wear it with, and that it is comfortable when you wear it. Ideally, your belt should be 1-2 inches larger than the waistline of the trousers you’ll match them with.

Where do you put your face mask when you are afforded a break from wearing it?   Do you leave it on the front seat of your car? Throw it on top of your purse? Shove it in your pocket? Leave it on the table at a restaurant? Where do kids put their masks while they are eating lunch at school or participating in sports practice?  MaskSAFE is the solution. 

MaskSAFE reusable cases secure and protect your mask, keeping it clean and free of cross-contamination.  We all wear face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Maintaining a clean face mask is essential.

Both the maskSAFE Wallet and maskSAFE Pocket cases are lightweight, sustainable, durable, and water resistant and are easy to sanitize inside and out.

In addition to protecting your face mask, maskSAFE also prolongs the life of your mask—both disposable and reusable masks.  With 130 billion masks disposed of every month, maskSAFE reduces waste and environmental harm through protecting and preserving your mask.   

• Easy to clean
• Compatible with most mask styles
• Protects your mask from cross-contamination from other people and surfaces such as tables and the ground
• Keeps your mask clean between uses
• Easy to use for all ages

I like that the size is just perfect for the car or to keep in my purse!

Visit the maskSAFE website: https://getmasksafe.org/

Cofounders Loryn and Kali struggled with what to do with their masks when afforded a break from wearing them. Where do you store it when driving in the car, working at your desk, dining at a restaurant, visiting the doctor, or walking or running outside? How will your children store their masks and keep them clean and protected at school? Quickly it because clear that we all need a secure and clean place to keep our masks clean while not in use. This led Loryn and Kali to develop maskSAFE. By using maskSAFE, you are protecting both yourself and those around you. Thank you for joining the maskSAFE family.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. Images were also provided.

Tidbits Fun Bites Treat yourself and your loved ones to guilt-free treats thanks to the team at Santte Foods who have spent years developing a line of healthy meringue bites that offer a sweet treat without the guilt. Tidbits Fun Bites Meringue Cookies are sugar-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, soy-free, cholesterol-free, and non-GMO. Tidbits bite-sized treats that come in a 40-piece resealable bag and come in the following flavors: Cookies and Cream, Cappuccino, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla. Tidbits Fun Bites: https://www.tidbits.fun/collections/regular-line (They are also offered in KETO friendly, Diabetic-friendly and CBD). They are all quite delicious and perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Mama Geraldine’sMama Geraldine’sGourmet Cookies: Italian Wedding, Key Lime and Pecan Cini-Minis are a delicious addition to any sweet date night in! Choose Cheese Straws or get a variety like the Bodacious Sampler that also includes their Gourmet Cookies too: https://www.mamageraldines.com

Self Disclosure: Samples were received and images were provided.

Looking for gift ideas for the kids? Here are a few of our favorite ideas for the upcoming holiday!

Welch’s Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit Valentine’s Day Heart is a must-buy! Providing a gifting option beyond traditional offerings, the 2021 limited-edition offering features custom Valentine’s Day-themed graphics and are bursting with delicious flavor, just like the fruit snacks you already know and love. Perfect for spreading the love this season, Welch’s Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit Valentine’s Day Heart is available: 

• At CVS and Walgreens ($5), where each box features a “To/From” signable panel making it easy to add a handwritten touch for your Valentine.
• On Amazon ($13.95) and easily shipped straight to your Valentine’s doorstep. The best part? It’s completely customizable! At checkout, simply enter your heartfelt message and it will be printed directly on the Welch’s Fruit Snacks Heart-Shaped box.

I like that they are made with real fruit and contains (3) 2.25oz Pouches of Mixed Fruit, Fruit Snacks in each Heart-Shaped box.

This next option is super cute! How can you go wrong with crazy straws and Valentine’s cards? You can find this super cute set at www.joyin.com. These are just perfect for all ages! Joyin is known to put joy in every occasion. They have everything from balloons and banners  to bath bombs and tons of fun Valentine’s Day cards to choose from with goodies attached like puzzles, finger puppets, race cars, slime and more! I’m sure you will find some other great gift ideas but I love their Valentine Gift Cards with colorful loop reusable drinking straws! You can find them here.

Looking to get crafty with the kids? Mom and Parenting.com’s lifestyle editor, Bethany Braun-Silva, has some adorable ideas (using items you likely already have at home) that parents can do with their kids to let their creativity loose! Check out her site here.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this holiday post. Images were also provided.