Summertime Must-Have for Families!

Have a problem with pesky mosquitoes this Summer?

Summer vacation is here and that means staying outside later! The only problem is that with hot summer days and standing water in pools means pesky mosquitoes!

Protect your family this summer with Dynatrap! It is an effective insect trap that is chemical and pesticide free.  I like that it is also an affordable, easy to maintain, environmentally friendly effective insect trap. I recently received the Dynatrap DT600 and was quite impressed with how well it works! It is super easy to set up and most importantly ..it really does work!

You can find it (and other products) at https://dynatrap.com/products/

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. The image was also provided.

Floor Sticky After Mopping? Here’s How to Fix It

Floors go through a lot. They’re walked on, scratched, and collect a lot of dirt and grime which can affect their shine and durability. Because of this, it’s important to mop one’s floor to help keep it strong and beautiful. However, one of the biggest problems that cause many to forgo mopping is that it can cause the floor to be sticky. This can make it not only awkward to walk on, but ruin the finishing of a floor, especially if it’s hardwood.

It might seem like fixing this is hopeless, but the good news is that you can prevent sticky floors easily. This article will explore more behind the many steam mops available and a cleaning solution you can use to help stop this. Keep reading to find out more.

What Causes a Sticky Floor?

The first important thing to consider is what exactly causes a floor to be sticky. The answer to this is that it’s simply left-behind chemical residue.

Cleaning solutions for mops often contain an assortment of chemicals. While these make your floor look shiny, they can leave behind the stickiness that many despise. The solvents might remove the dirt and grime from the floor, but they don’t react well with water. This in return causes the sticky floor problem.

It might seem like a sticky floor is just a hassle, it can actually be a bit dangerous. Because the residue is still on the floor, it can harbor bacteria. This can end up causing particles to collect there and can be irritating to pets or kids who like to play on the floor.

 

How to Prevent Your Floor from Being Sticky

To help prevent your floor from getting to be sticky, you’ll want to first take a close look at the type of mop you’re using. Consider the type of flooring you have as some mops work better on specific floors than others. You’ll also want to check for things like microfiber pads, which help to get deep into the crevices of the floor, as well as swiveling features in a mop. The swiveling will help you to better move the mop around in order to clean the floor. To check out what’s the best mops brand for you, learn more on thehousewire.com .

The next step is to find a good cleaning solution for it. Ideally, you shouldn’t buy pre-made ones which are usually made up of various type of harmful chemicals. These not only have an unpleasant smell, but can be damaging to your floor. You can actually mix some water and vinegar together to make a diluted solution. This works just as well as store-bought ones and can even work as a disinfectant thanks to the vinegar’s strong ingredients. You can also put some essential oils into this mixture to add a calming smell to your floors. This method is not only eco-friendly, but works well at helping to prevent sticky floors.

It can be a little overwhelming when you’re trying to clean your floors only to have the cleaning products make even more of a mess on them. While it might be easy to grab a bottle of chemical mopping solution, it’s a good idea to look closely at the ingredients to prevent you from making more of a mess on your floors. You can use the vinegar method mentioned above to help with this.

Mopping your floor doesn’t mean you have to leave behind a nasty residue on it. With the tips above, you can be sure that your floors will not only be free from stickiness, but shine. A natural cleaner will help to prevent strong odors. It will also eliminate the pesky stickiness that can linger around when you’re done cleaning.

Vibranelle Fiber Gummies are a hit with my Family!

I was quite impressed with these and I like that they are gluten-free and made in the U.S. They are really easy to digest and I also like the flavor and that there is no bad aftertaste. I would recommend these because I also feel that they are safe to take and love the fact that they are gummies! I like that they come in two delicious flavors which are Orange and Mixed Berry. There is 5mg Fiber + 20 calories per serving. Sometimes it is tough to have enough Fiber in your diet so this is a great way to make sure you are getting enough Fiber. This really is a great source of Dietary Fiber and I also like that they are safe and made in the USA, from a FDA registered Facility. 

You can find them on Amazon.com.

 

Self Disclosure: I received a free product and may have received compensation after posting. This in no way has any effect on my opinion and I highly recommend. 

Entenmann’s® Little Bites®, Entenmann’s® Donuts and the Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

      

In collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation, Entenmann’s® is launching a frightfully fun promotion to celebrate the theatrical release of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, in theaters July 13, 2018. From May 28, 2018 to August 3, 2018, fans will receive $5.00 off a movie ticket to see the film with the purchase of three five-count specially marked Entenmann’s® Little Bites® or eight-count specially marked Entenmann’s® Donuts.

My family just loves Entenmann’s® Donuts and Entenmann’s® Little Bites®. I think our favorites are the Variety pack in the Donuts and the Strawberry Yogurt Muffins…yum! The Donuts never last more than two days in our house! Entenmann’s® Little Bites® are the perfect pre-portioned pouches of delicious baked snacks made with real ingredients like blueberries, strawberries, and banana. I love that the Little Bites® Muffins are a good source of calcium and vitamin D, and contain no high fructose corn syrup or trans fat. These are perfect for travel and also for back-to-school! Entenmann’s® makes a variety of delicious, cake style donuts such as fan favorites like Rich Frosted, Crumb and Powdered.

     

For more information about the promotion and to access fun – and free! – Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation activities, and to redeem the promotional offer, please visithttps://www.littlebites.com/hotel-transylvania-3

More about the Movie:

In Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, join our favorite monster family as they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel.   It’s smooth sailing for Drac’s Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, and catching up on their moon tans. But the dream vacation takes a dangerous turn when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the human captain of the ship, Ericka, who holds a mysterious secret that threatens them all. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and written by Genndy Tartakovsky and Michael McCullers, the film is produced by Michelle Murdocca.

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Self Disclosure:  The coupons for product redemption, information, and gift card have been provided by Entenmann’s® so that I could try the product and share my thoughts and information about Entenmann’s®. The opinions expressed in this post are my own and do not reflect the opinions of Entenmann’s®.

Knockaround Sunglasses are a Summer Must for Teens!

     

Looking for sunglasses that are great for older kids & Teens? The Sunglasses from Knockaround are just perfect and there are no worries if they misplace them because they really are quite affordable! So no more expensive sunglasses that get lost..these are stylish and comfortable and work great! Check out some of their cool Knockaround Premium styles here!

The Knockaround Premiums are perfect for running and also come in polarized for $20.

They have so many great styles and colors to choose from and they only cost $15! I received a few pairs and my teenage son really likes them! He likes the polarized the best and I like that he wears them! He’s never been one to like to wear sunglasses so these are definitely cool!

Here are some more great styles:

#PasoRoblesKnocks: our BRAND NEW frame style which is best for slightly narrower faces with a sleek, more sophisticated style. Great for stylish folks who enjoy city strolls and weekend getaways:
#MaiTaiKnocks: Full, round frame style often preferred by females, but also look great on stylish guys. Perfect tropical vacation shades:
#FortKnocks: Larger frame with spring hinges to accommodate bigger heads and faces, based on the classic Wayfarer style (many Ray Ban lovers prefer these for their price point and comparable quality!). Starting at $25 / $30 polarized:
#FastLaneKnocks: more rectangular and modern, masculine style, also on the larger side like Fort Knocks, but no spring hinges:
#MileHighKnocks: the classic aviator style sunglasses, nice full coverage and fun reflective lens options:

About Knockaround

Knockaround is the original, affordable sunglasses company, founded in 2005 in San Diego. Centered around durable shades that are both practical and stylish, Knockaround provides high-quality sunglasses that won’t break the bank. Knockaround has grown to offer seven different frame styles in a wide range of colors as well as ongoing limited edition releases, collaborations, and an interactive, online “design your own” custom sunglasses shop. Knockaround sunglasses have been featured in well-known media outlets such as GQ, US Weekly, and The Today Show, and have been worn by several celebrities including Jessica Alba, Matthew McConaughey, Natalie Portman, Snoop Dogg, and John Legend. For more information, visit us at knockaround.com and on FacebookInstagram, and Twitter (@Knockaround).

 

 

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

Looking for a Canvas Print of your favorite photo? Canvas On The Cheap is the website to check out!

If you are looking to give the gift of a canvas print then Canvas On The Cheap is the website to check out! I had the opportunity to check out their services and emailed them a photo of my Dog, Bink. I am quite impressed with how it came out! It looks just like the photo! Their prices are really affordable starting at $7.75 for an 8″x8″ and a 16″x20″ (the one I received) is priced under $20! You really can’t beat these prices!

I love the quality of the print and the price just can’t be beat! I really can’t say enough about this website! It’s very user-friendly and I am very happy with my canvas print!

Check them out today! Thier canvas prints would make great personalized gifts for family and friends!

You can find them at https://www.canvasonthecheap.com/

 

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

The Habit Burger Grill Kicks Off Summer with the New Delicious Fresh Berry and Toasted Almond Salad with Chicken

 The Habit Burger Grill, an Irvine based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers, introduces its new refreshing summer salad, the Fresh Berry and Toasted Almond Salad with Chicken. The limited time special is available now through August 21 at participating Habit Burger Grill locations for $7.95.

The Habit’s new Fresh Berry and Toasted Almond Salad serves up a perfectly seasoned chargrilled chicken breast atop a bed of hand-cut garden greens with fresh sliced strawberries and blueberries, topped with toasted almonds and feta cheese, tossed in a house-made strawberry balsamic vinaigrette making for a delicious summer treat.

I had the opportunity to check this one out for myself and I love it! My favorite thing about it are the berries! This is such a delicious tasting salad perfect for the Summer! 

The Habit is known for its award-winning Charburger which features 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef grilled over an open flame and topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and mayo served on a toasted bun. Their restaurants have been serving the Best Tasting Burger in America exactly this way since the first Habit opened in 1969.

Connect with The Habit on social media at facebook.com/habitburgerinstagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger  and youtube.com/habittube.

 

About The Habit Restaurants, Inc. 

The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade ahi tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. The Habit was named the “best tasting burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969. The Habit has since grown to over 220 restaurants in 11 states throughout California, Arizona, Utah, New Jersey, Florida, Idaho, Virginia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Washington and Maryland as well as three international locations. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a Media comp to feature this amazing salad! Photo Credit: SoCal City Kids.

Ripple Safety gadget is a Must-Have this Summer!

Looking for a way to feel safer when you are out and about this summer? Introducing Ripple! Maybe you haven’t heard of it yet? Ripple: is a safety device that is as small as a dime, looks like a tiny fashion accessory, and if you click it, any kind of help you desire is on the way, immediately. This truly is a must-have!

I like that this is a way to feel safer and it’s so little that it’s not even noticeable! Different combinations of their buttons and professional monitoring packages are available on their website (starting at $19.99), via Amazon Prime ($19.99 plus a free month trial of pro monitoring), and on HSN ($129.99 for a Ripple Button and one year of pro monitoring).

Ripple is not a panic button or a safety app: it is a personal safety service that sits on the tiny device—if you click it, the device will know where you are and what kind of help you need:

  • low level help: like a coworker, classmate, parent or friend to call and/or come to collect you immediately from where you are (1 click) or; 
  • high level help: like police, fire and paramedic assistance (3 clicks)

 

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