Boat rides make your nervous? Enjoy the last days of Summer worry-free and avoid motion-sickness! I know I can depend on Dramamine but then it makes me so sleepy! So, I was happy to learn about this product! UpSpring Stomach Settle Nausea Relief Drops works and without the drowsiness. Now, how cool is that?! Formulated with ALL FOUR of the top proven natural remedies – ginger, spearmint, lemon, and B6 – to immediately soothe your upset stomach. I also love that there are no artificial anything! All-natural, non-GMO, drug-free, gluten-free and low sugar! They also taste great and have a lemon-ginger flavor.

You can find at Target/Target.com and they retail for $9.99.

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

Oops Scoops – A sweet, new ice cream stacking game where players take turns stacking the colorful ice cream scoops on the shaking cone. Spin the spinner to see how many scoops you have to add to the cone and pass along once completed. If the ice cream topples over, then OOPS! You Lose!  I had the opportunity to try this one out and younger kids will really enjoy this one! It’s so much fun competing to build the tallest ice cream tower! I recommend for ages 4 through 7 but it’s overall a fun family game and great for travel! This one is available at Target!

Pop Pops Pets & Pop Pops Snotz – Combine slime, the satisfying obsession of bubble wrap popping and unboxing and you have Pop Pops! Pop the bubble and let the slime ooze out. Play with the slime to see which hidden collectible character you received! I really think this one is unique! Pop Pops are available in a Starter Pack (includes 6 bubbles/2 hidden characters) and Deluxe Pack (includes 12 bubbles/4 hidden characters) and Pop Pops Pets Series 1 cute Pets characters include a teacup pig, a bunny in a top hat, a penguin pirate and more! These are great for ages 4+ and are available at Walmart! Pop Pops Snotz will have new characters in the Fall so keep an eye out!

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

Looking for a really pretty Decorative Tray to serve someone breakfast or Tea? I love this tray by WINKINE because it is pretty, sturdy and just perfect for Tea! It really would make a great gift and you can use it in the kitchen, bathroom or even in the bedroom. I really like the size and quality. You can find it on Amazon.com.

I like that this tray can be used for so many different purposes!

Right now, if you use this link, you will receive 10% off! Now, how cool is that?! https://www.amazon.com/gp/mpc/A203NXZN0LYNU6

Self Disclosure: I received a discounted item to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own. Photo Credit: SoCal City Kids.

Self Disclosure: I received The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music on DVD and a plush doll of a randomly chosen Swan Princess character to participate in this #SwanPrincessAdventures campaign. The top image was provided by Sony Pictures.

In celebration of the 25^th anniversary of the Golden Globe^®-nominated^[1] animated classic THE SWAN PRINCESS, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is making the fan-favorite available in brilliant high definition for the first time ever with a collectible anniversary edition Blu-ray and in 4K HDR on digital, both available on October 29^th. As fans reminisce over 25 years of the beloved series, they will also be able to enjoy the newest magical installment when THE SWAN PRINCESS: KINGDOM OF MUSIC debuts on DVD and Digital August 6.

[1] 1994, Best Original Song – Motion Picture, “Far Longer Than Forever” | Golden Globe® is a registered trademark and service mark of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association

Now, how magical does this sound? Pretty magical to me! I received a really cute plush LT. PUFFIN who enjoyed a magical staycation with me this past week! I’m sorry to say he missed our family trip along the coast to Big Sur but my dog Bink was quite curious about him!

They became fast friends! My adorable plush Puffin doll can be found  at https://www.swanprincessseries.com/

He is just too cute!

THE SWAN PRINCESS, a magical, musical animated adventure based on the classic fairy tale “Swan Lake” has captured the hearts of audiences around the world. The winner of the Film Advisory Board Award of Excellence and the Parents’ Choice Award, it’s the heartwarming story of the beautiful princess Odette, who is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe, these good-natured creatures can do nothing about the sorcerer’s spell, which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love. THE SWAN PRINCESS is bursting with color, dazzling animation, beautiful music and the vocal talents of Jack Palance, John Cleese, Steven Wright, Sandy Duncan and Michelle Nicastro.

The 25 anniversary Blu-ray release includes an all-new featurette entitled “A Look Back, Tease Ahead,” plus a variety of additional archival features.

In the newest film in the series, THE SWAN PRINCESS: KINGDOM OF MUSIC, our favorite princesses are back in an all new feature-length musical adventure. Princess Odette is hosting a music competition to celebrate Princess Alise’s birthday – the winner will sing at her grand birthday ball! Prince Li of Cathay has entered, but his sister Princess Mei Li has stowed away on his ship to seek help from Odette and Derek for Chen, who has been cursed to live as a dragon. Lucas and Alise are reunited but Prince Li’s arrival makes Alise doubt her feelings. While Li and Lucas fight for Alise’s heart, Derek and Odette try to help Mei Li and Chen break the curse. Who will win the music festival and will Chen ever be free from his curse?

Included with the Kingdom of Music DVD are interactive sing-alongs featuring two all-new toe-tapping tunes from the film and a behind-the-scenes featurette that explores how the world and characters of the film were brought to life.

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You can buy the 25^th Anniversary Edition that is coming out in October DVD here.

From the Rolling Hills of Tuscany…to Your Table, Say “Ciao!” to the Taste of Italy With These Premium Favorites:

• Gourmet Balsamic Vinegar and Vinegar Glaze
• Premium Pastas
• Authentic Italian Tomato Sauces and Tomato Paste
• Cold-Pressed Sparkling Beverages and Mineral Water
• Versatile Apple Cider Vinegar

From the rolling hills of Italy, Tuscanini Foods has a new lineup of gourmet food products that bring the taste of Italy to your table for a truly authentic Italian dining experience.

This superior brand of foods is imported from Italy, famously identified for its traditions and age-old recipes. From the mountainous Dolomite region to the idyllic Sardinia Island, products are sourced from artisans that specialize in offering only the best quality ingredients.

The host of products from Tuscanini – from naturally sparkling cold pressed beverages to bronze cut Italian pasta – allow consumers to cook-up original homemade Italian favorites and provide delicious gourmet options for year-round cooking.

Distributed by NJ-based Kayco (www.kayco.com), a leader in specialty food products, Tuscanini (www.tuscaninifoods.com) products meet the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship and gourmet cuisine.  All products are produced with natural ingredients, nothing artificial and are certified OU kosher.

The following authentic Italian imports are coming to grocery shelves in 2019:

Balsamic Vinegar (MRP $7.99 / 8.45 oz.)

This Balsamic Vinegar offers of ultimate Italian experience with its complex flavor and beautiful glass bottle and cork closure.

Balsamic Vinegar Glaze (MRP $7.99 / 8.5 oz.)

Rich and complex, these condiments hail from Modena, Italy, one of only two places in the world where true balsamic vinegar is produced under PDO classification. Tuscanini’s gourmet balsamic products are meticulously prepared from locally grown grapes and aged in traditional wood casks. Balanced with 6% acidity, they are superior for serious home cooks and restaurants.

Italian Pastas (MRP $3.99 / 16 oz.)

Dried pasta has been the mainstay of Italian cuisine for centuries. These 100% Durum Semolina pastas are bronze cut to create a porous, home-style texture that showcases the sauce in every bite. The high-end collection includes a variety of shapes: Gigli (ruffle-edged cones), Pennoni (a somewhat more substantial version of Penne), Trottole (“spinning top”), tricolor Conchiglie (seashells), and tricolor Fusilli (corkscrews).

My family had the opportunity to try a few of these Italian Pastas and they are simply delicious!

Pasta Sauces (MRP $4.99 / 24.3 oz. jars)

These four authentic toppings evoke warm, sun-kissed Italian summers. Every jar of Tuscanini pasta sauce features 40 fresh tomatoes from the Parma region, harvested at the peak of ripeness. Traditional Pizza Sauce, Naopoletana Pasta Sauce, Classic Marinara Sauce, and Zesty Marinara Sauce pair perfectly with Tuscanini’s home-style Italian Pastas.

Tomato Paste (MRP $1.99 / 7.05 oz.)

Ripe, luscious tomatoes grown under the Tuscan sun are triple-concentrated for an intense burst of fresh flavor. Convenient, re-sealable tube lets you use only what you need with no waste. All-natural and non-GMO project certified.

Organic Sparkling Beverages (MRP $6.99 / 4-pack of 9.3 oz. bottles)

Tuscanini introduces two elegant new sparkling soft drinks inspired by leisurely Italian afternoons at an outdoor café. Made with only the choicest fruits hand-picked at peak harvest, these crisp Italian sodas are cold-pressed for maximum natural flavor. Available in Lemon and Blood Orange. Enjoy these all-natural refreshers straight from the bottle or over ice. USDA Organic certified.

Apple Cider Vinegar (MRP $5.99 / 16.9 oz.)

From the picturesque mountain region of Dolomite comes an unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar brewed with “the mother culture” – a beneficial mix of proteins, acids, and bacteria prized for their healthy properties. This ancient condiment has become extremely popular with consumers and chefs alike. Made with only organic Italian apples, it delivers a great, well-balanced acidity in glazes, dressings, marinades, and more.

Here are a couple of Recipes:

https://www.kosher.com/recipe/balsamic-roasted-potatoes-and-shallots-6348

https://www.kosher.com/recipe/tomato-soup-with-cheddar-matzah-balls-recipe-3601

Self Disclosure: I received samples of the Italian Pastas to facilitate this post. Images and information were also provided.

Looking for a natural face moisturizer with SPF? This one is my new favorite! The Block Island Organics Natural Face Moisturizer with SPF 30 is a summer must-buy! Named by the Environmental Working Group as a Best & Safe Sunscreen for the fifth year in a row is a pretty big deal to me but I love that it combines organic and natural ingredients such as pomegranate and green tea.

It also nourishes the skin and even helps prevent wrinkles. Another really cool thing is it has Zinc but it is not the annoying white that you think of when you think of sunscreen with zinc. It is transparent! That is a really big hit with me. I don’t plan to go to the beach without this one!

You can find it at https://www.blockislandorganics.com/mineral-sunscreen.aspx

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received and images were also provided.

Zing’s Glove-A-Bubbles was last year’s Summer Toy of the Year.  The line of simple dip and wave bubble toys is back this summer with great new designs and styles. 

• Big-A-Bubbles: Open the mouth of the glove using your thumb and index finger to create GIANT bubbles. Comes in 6 different theme gloves — lion, crocodile, pirate, shark, duck and bear.
• Wave-A-Bubbles: Double the bubbles for double the fun! Put on the glove, dip and wave for endless amounts of bubbles. Available in 4 different characters –mermaid, dino, bird and frog.
• Glove-A-Bubbles: The original line, now available in 8 NEW glove themes — cheetah, penguin, fox and a lots of bubble “monsters.”

These are so much fun and you can find them at most Walmart stores!

Looking for Summer Snacks?

Leading ready-to-eat bakery brand Café Valley®  is partnering with celebrated soda brand, 7UP®, to expand its popular line of cake bites with a new bite-sized cake, flavored with one of America’s best-selling sodas. Made with real 7UP flavor, the treats will join an array of cake bite varieties, playing on their flagship of popular soda cake dessert flavors.   These are simply delicious! Great for picnics this Summer! I love the lemon-lime flavor!

The bites are available in select grocers nationwide with a suggested retail price of $3.99-4.99 per 12-count package.

MadeGood’s new Strawberry & Carmel Crispy Squares and Sweet & Salty Granola bars are also a great Summer snack item!

I’m sure that the new Strawberry Crispy Squares, Caramel Crispy Squares, and Sweet & Salty Granola Bars will be a hit! They contain the nutrients from vegetables, are only 90 calories and contain 6 grams of sugar! These yummy snacks are available in stores all across the country including Whole Foods, CVS, Kroger and more. You can also buy in bulk online at Amazon, Instacart, and Walmart and they are now available in Target. My favorite is the Strawberry Crispy Squares!

This next one is a Summer Must Try! Who loves S’mores? I know I do!

You just have to try Stuffed Puffs! This new product is a stuffed marshmallow, ready to be used in S’more fashion.   Everyone loves s’mores. But not everyone loves making them. Juggling marshmallows, chocolate bars and graham crackers around a campfire, or hot grill, can be a sticky challenge. All too often, the marshmallow does not get hot enough to melt the chocolate. Stuffed Puffs ingeniously solves the problem by putting the chocolate inside the marshmallow: “the chocolate melts while the marshmallow toasts.”  It’s the fail-safe way to make a perfect s’more.

Stuffed Puffs will be available at WalMart® stores across the country in time for Memorial Day weekend, the traditional kick-off for America’s summer season. Consumers should keep an eye out for them, as they are going to be one of the season’s hottest new items. At a suggested retail price of $3.98, Stuffed Puffs are likely to move off the shelves as fast as they are gobbled up at barbeques, campfires, and everywhere else family and friends get together to enjoy the summer and one another’s company.

Looking for a refreshing drink for the family this Summer?

It’s no secret getting kids to eat more fruits and vegetables has been a timeless struggle. WTRMLN WTR is the perfect solution for getting kids the hydration and nutrition they need but in a fun, delicious drink they will love!

WTRMLN WTR is a sustainable, cold-pressed beverage packed with vitamins, nutrients, and electrolytes (6x’s the amount of your kid’s favorite sports drink). It’s perfect for keeping them hydrated throughout the day, on the go, or during after school activities.
Additionally, the brand’s newest offering, WTRMLN WTR + Strawberry, partnered with FoodCorps – a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting kids to healthy food in schools – to donate proceeds of sales to the organization. 

I had the opportunity to try this drink and I love it! I love the taste!

This next one is a real Summer Must Have! The weather here is sunny So Cal is starting to heat up so this one will really help you cool down!

Designed by a mom and daughter duo for their family, Cooling Capes provide sun and heat protection, keeping their family cool and blocking the sun’s harmful rays, without chemicals and without impeding on summer fun.

I really love how these really do cool you down and they are perfect for summer travel!

Simply soak the cape, wring out, snap a few times and throw on for cool relief.  When on-the-go, you can soak the cape, place in reusable pouch provided, toss in backpack and use when needed.  The Cooling Cape stays chilled on your body for up to 3-4 hours and helps reduce body temperature. For more information, see www.coolingcapes.com.

Here’s another great snack for summer! The kids will love this one! Summer Snacking with Welch’s!

My son has already went thru a box of the Fruit Rolls since I received them the other day! Welch’s Fruit Snacks are available in a variety of delicious summer flavors, think Mixed Fruit, Island Fruits, Superfruit Mix and more, as well as a range of package options ideal for on-the-go summer snacking. Unroll the fun this summer with Welch’s Fruit Rolls! Featuring fruit as its first ingredient, the Fruit Rolls are gluten free, preservative free and available in three mouthwatering flavors – Berry, Tropical and White Grape Strawberry.

Our favorite are the Welch’s Fruit Rolls! They are also perfect on summer road trips!

I love Summer! It’s actually my favorite season of the year but it does often bring out the annoying insects such as spiders, ants, and mosquitoes! These next products are a must for this season!

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans now have an average of 43 different pesticides in their bloodstreams. Inhaling these chemicals can trigger health concerns for both us and our pets, and can even result in more serious conditions such as reproductive problems, lung damage and cancer. In fact, 90% of pest control products for US retailers consist of harmful chemicals or cruel traps, and the World Health Organization reports that 220,000 people die every year worldwide from pesticide poisoning.

People deserve a better alternative. This ant season, let’s try one. EarthKind’s Stay Away^® plant-based pest repellent products give you a kinder, yet powerfully effective option that is safe around your home, your children and your pets, without poisons, and without killing. 

Made exclusively with botanical fibers and oils sourced from American farms- Stay Away Ants,^® along with their Stay Away Spiders and Mice products, are the high-performance, household-kind solution to easily rid your home of these unwanted critters, working by emitting a scent that is desirable for us, but highly-offensive to their sensitive scent receptors.

Stay Away^® Ants,  Spiders and Mice, are now at a Target near you! I like that these products are poison-free and they keep these pesky insects and critters away! Find out more at https://www.earthkind.com/

Self Disclosure: I received free samples of the products above. I also received information and images. No other compensation was received and I only feature products that I highly recommend.