Good Gift that does more then just clean. #HolidayGiftGuide

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The Holiday Season is quickly approaching again.  I always love putting together gift baskets that are personal to the recipient.  If you have someone on your list that is living green and/or  loves to give back this product should make it's way into the gift pile.

Health 2 Humanity (H2H) soaps are made of about 8 ingredients, all of which you can pronounce: extra virgin olive oil, palm kernel oil, coconut oil, soybean oil, castor oil, shea butter, water, and African Ribbon Lily. All soaps are 100% natural, vegan, non-GMO, and are $5.99 each.

The best part about H2H’s soaps, aside from the all-natural ingredients, is that all proceeds go to help develop soap businesses in third world countries, providing local communities with hygiene solutions, and cut illness rates by over 25% in sponsored areas.

They come in four varieties- Peppermint, Lemon, Lavender, and Unscented. You are sure to find one or three enjoyable.They are subtle scent with a fresh and clean feel! 

“Holy Spirit Mystifying Scriptures, Vol. 1” #ChildrensBook #BookReview

 Author and digital painter Carol Pitts shares a unique visual display of God’s Word in picture form in “Holy Spirit Mystifying Scriptures, Vol. 1”

 In addition to her vibrantly colored art, Pitts also includes accompanying Scripture from the King James Bible.

The digital pictures and puzzles in can be used to engage young children. Finding an enjoyable and beautiful  way to teach them God’s Word.

It is simple to understand and can really get your youngsters talking about a lot. 

Would be an awesome gift for the Holidays. I book like this should be in every child's library.

Spooky Drinks for your #Halloween Gathering @CascadeIceWater

Halloween is  c-r-eeeeping up, it’s time to start thinking of spooktacular  drink recipes that will have family and friends enchanted for the night.  Filling up on candy and sweets this fright-tastic holiday makes it hard to feel guilt-free, but have no fear! Thanks to Cascade Ice you can  have some delicious and low-calorie drink recipes with and without "SPIRITS" here are a few you can find on their webite...I mean website.

·       "Blood" Punch: Using a large punch bowl, mix 3 parts of Cascade Ice in Black Raspberry with 1.5 parts of Cascade Ice Cranberry Pomegranate. Then stir in 1.5 parts cups of grape juice and 2 parts of club soda. Add in 2 cups of frozen strawberries to complement the flavors and serve. For added drama, add some dry ice to the table!

·      Boo-Berry Slush: Pour 5oz Cascade Ice Blueberry Watermelon and 5oz of Cascade Ice Wild Berry into a blender with a handful of ice. Add a cup of blueberries and mix to desired consistency. Pour the slushy into a glass and garnish with blueberries or a gummy worm.

·       The Screamsicle: No holiday is complete without a mixed drink for mom and dad. Mix 6oz Cascade Ice Orange Mango with 1/2 oz of Orange Vodka and 2oz of Whipped Cream-flavored vodka in a glass with ice. Garnish your drink with some red or black liquorish for the perfect cocktail!

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Find costumes the whole family will love this Halloween season! At @funcostumes @usfg

Halloween is upon us soon there is still time to pick out a great costume. HalloweenCostumes.com is one of the largest costume retailers on the web.

Their comprehensive collection of costumes is specially selected to fit all needs, budgets, and occasions.

I was pleased to get to work with them as  USFamilyGuide Moms Connect Member.

  My kids love Halloween and have two opposite approaches to their costumes-Daughter is all about DIY she may have had one or two store bought costumes in the past but she still wanted to add her own personal touch. My Son on the other hand is  just thrilled to surf the web pick out a look and roll with it right out of the package. The folks at HalloweenCostumes.com are Halloween fanatics who are devoted to providing quality customer service and, above all, great costumes. I knew my Son would find the PERFECT look for this year on their site. 

Facts about the costume: 

• 100% polyester fabric, 100% polyurethane foam
• Black jumpsuit fastens w/ Velcro at center back
• Vest has ''U.S. Navy Seals Team 6'' & zipper pockets printed on it
• Foam knee pads have elastic leg bands
• Triangular black bandana has a skull printed on it
• Plastic helmet has translucent green visor that swivels up & down
• Accessories include plastic grenade, 2 knives, binoculars, cell phone & compass

Take in to account the climate your child is trick-or treating in, October around my neck of the woods can be very windy and cold. I order a size up to have room for a pullover under the costume. Here's part of the look.

 FREE Shipping on orders over $65 at HalloweenCostumes.com HERE

@SourJacks Halloween Challenge #foodiekids

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This time of year there are two shows on TV that my kids and I CANNOT MISS-- Halloween Wars and Halloween Baking Championship 

Last year we recieved this challenge and we excepted with glee.

"In honor of the sweetest holiday being just days away, America’s favorite mouth puckering candy brand, Sour Jacks, wants to treat you with a tricky challenge.

Sour Jacks want to challenge you to create a trick ‘or’ treat / Halloween inspired design, using the newest flavors; Lemonade, Wild-berry and Green Apple. "

BRING  ON THE SOUR JACKS!!

Of course when they arrive we have to fight off the urge  to just rip open the bags
 and munch away!! =)

All the ideals we came up with were pretty simple others had a few more steps but over all nothing  that you need a  professional pastry chef for.


Our first treat:

Make the sugar cookie fingers we took store bought Sugar Cookies and shaped them like wrinkly witch fingers...then added  Sour Jack Watermelon
as the nail tips.
 We posed with Witches nail polished
she used to "create" her lovely #nailart

  

Using the Green Apple we created :

Cut an  Apple in "Pumpkin" shape
dip into white chocolate wafers dyed
 orange use a toothpick an add on the Sour Jack for
pumpkin stem

Then came the Sour Jacks  WildBerry:

We mixed the Sour Jack WildBerry into our
favorite Vanilla Ice Cream let it chill
then find a cold glass add two scoops of ice cream
and your favorite Cherry Cola. Top with Whip
Cream and Strawberry Syrup and more Sour Jacks

~ENJOY~
This was by far the BIG WINNER at our house!

There are endless ways you can get creative with these yummy gummy candies!

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Fashionable way to Support Breast Cancer Research with @Chewbeads #ad

Its OCTOBER already!! Where has the year gone?

So many great things happen in October, Columbus Day, My Birthday, Halloween 

and the BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. Breast cancer is a disease that affects so many people– both those who battle it and the families who stand strong and support them.

I have  lost two close friends and have a few others  and Aunt (above in white hat) who are still fighting.

So when I see companies who want to do their part to help in funding research I have to share.

Chewbeads is one of those companies.

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month   20% of proceeds on the Pink Perry Teething Necklace at Chewbeads.com will go to Breast cancer research. 

 

Just look at how cute it is, any new Mommy would just LOVE it.  Chewbeads are a teething jewelry for moms and it  doesn't just look great, it's also completely safe for your infant. The soft silicone that's used in the jewelry won't hurt emerging teeth or sensitive gums. Products contain no lead, BPA, phthalates, cadmium, or other metals, so you can let your little one chew to his or her heart's content. Breakaway clasps enhance the overall safety of our necklaces, and the jewelry can safely be washed in the dishwasher.

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BOOutiful seasonal Halloween designs! #glossique #halloween #halloweennailart #ad

Are you getting excited for Halloween? I can’t believe it’s only a few weeks away. Our family is not an ALL OUT but we like doses of Frighful FUN. I decorate with Pumpkins & Scarecrows because it works all through Fall but we like to show our spooky sides in other ways.

One other fun way to share a small scare is with  BOOutiful  nails. I've found a  super selection of Nail Wraps at Glossique. These self adhesive Nail wraps require no heat, last 2-4 weeks and are easy to remove. They are also great time savers. 

 


They are also great time savers. Most manicures take at least an hour of your time, Glossique wraps can be applied in about 20 minutes. Then you'll be ready to grab you Trick or Treat bag and go!

 If spooky is not your thing check some of these other faBOOlous styles.

There are many many other great designs--and did you catch that discount code in the photo above-use SPOOKY20 for 20% off you Halloween wrap order.




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Sick of losing your child’s belongings - time to stock up on labels w/ @LabelDaddy #ad

Although "Back to School" time is officially over my kids are still in need of labels! They join sport or clubs as the year goes on  and there is so much to  remember to label-- clothing, books, bags, sports equipment, electronics, and other personal belongings.

A Child who is well organized has a better chance for a successful less stressful year of learning.


 Ordering is so easy to do and they are already personal with the names but there are a great selection of colors, sizes and logos, including Disney characters, MLB, NBA, and NHL team logos, other sport and fun logos, and more. These labels are made in the USA and shipped directly to you worldwide.

These labels are super durable peel-and-stick washable labels -- they're washer/dryer safe, microwave safe, dishwasher safe and UV resistant! Label Daddy labels are also fun and attractive. 

Un-do the ghastly FUNK of DIY Costumes #BringTheStink @FebrezeInWash #ad

Halloween is an exciting time for everyone. It’s the one night a year to be anything you want, a vampire, a box of crayons or a medieval princess. STINKY is NOT what you're going for!! 

 If your family has extra creative juices you might  DIY and not resorts to costume shops. My Daughter is a HUGE Katy Perry fan over the years she has picked Halloween Costumes inspired by  Katy's Video's or tours Shows. We have done a LOT of thrift store shopping to create these master pieces. Thankfully this year we'll have the power of Febreze Laundry Oder Eliminator to get rind of any funk!!


Do you like to DIY Halloween Costumes? Half the fun is in the hunt for  just the right pieces.  

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Febreze  Laundry Oder Eliminator will work with any detergent to fight any ghastly odor.  The cap works as a measuring cup so you have the perfect amount every time. 

You and your nose will be glad you added this to the wash!

It is sold at Walmart, HEB, Kmart and many other grocery stores. A 50 ounce  bottle sells for $8.99.  For all the latest news and information visit here .




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The possibilities are endless for #PizzaMonth. with the right tools. #review @Tfal_Cookware

Pizza lovers out there??   If you're families  are  fans - like our family is; then you need no reminder that October is National Pizza Month. If your crew likes to have a DIY Pizza  night there are a few at-home essentials that will guarantee your creations are as scrumptious  and easy to eat as the real thing. "MUST HAVES" are a good pan and a sharp slicer.




We love to have  DIY Pizzas night because we all have our own favorite toppings. So putting these products to the test was simple.

 When  making  you own pizzas most important is having the best crust! The T-fal AirBake Pizza Pan allows users to create perfectly baked pizza 15% faster. AirBake uses a clever double-layer technology to provide an overall enhanced baking performance. meaning better browning, no burning, and decreased bake times! $19.99/Amazon, Kohls.com

This particulate afternoon we were in a mini pizza mood - Look how good they fit on the pan.

Once you have created and cooked your Pizza you are ready to dive in!!!

Remove you Pizza from the Pan cutting directly on the pan will damage both anti-stick Teflon layer as well as the metallic body of the pan.

Notice the toasty brown crust --YUM!!!

The  T-fal Ingenio Pizza Cutter is extremely durable and is made of heat-resistant Tritan that seamlessly slices through pizza.  The Tritan also prevents the cheese from sticking to the cutter and the detachable wheel makes for a worry-free clean-up. I also feel a lot safer handing it to my kids over a metal blade. $8.99 / Amazon, Kohls.com





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"FALL" in Love with Pumpkin Puffin Cereal from @BarbarasBakery #BetterBreakfastMonth! #ad

Pumpkin Candy, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Cookies...every thing is coming up PUMPKINS--Fall is here!

So how about Pumpkin for breakfast. A winner in my Daughter eyes! Pumpkin Puffins are back this fall!

Puffins by Barbara’s is known for wholesome ingredients. Making delicious snacks and cereals. While many mainstream options are loaded with sugar, Barbara’s products never contain hydrogenated oil or high fructose corn syrup.
They are dairy free, NON-GMO, Vegan and just plain DELICIOUS!
 Pour a bowl of Puffins to start your day,  or eat them dry mixed with nuts and raisins for a delightful snack while watching TV.

Check  your local grocery store or Amazon.com