Good skincare habits for tweens & teens #review #tbhkids

A good habit start early; that’s why the makers of Fairy Tales Hair Care created TBH (To Be Honest) – the first complete line of hair, skin and body products for tween girls and boys made just for them.

getting into a great routine is so helpful!

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• Set time aside in the morning & evening for skin care
• Consistency is the key to building a lifetime of good habits.
• Know you are not alone. This is all normal! Some kids might have it a bit easier and some a bit harder, but everyone makes it through  puberty!
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  Tweens need gentle, effective, easy to use, and great smelling products that are formulated with only good-for-you ingredients and are free of harsh chemicals, parabens, sulfates, & phthalates.  TBH is also soy, dairy, gluten & nut free, too!

 

tbhkids kindly sent us  Spot Face Wash & Spot Face Wipes. They are loaded with great ingredients to gently cleanse, keep pores clean and help control breakouts. 

Two points my Son really enjoyed - FOAMING SOAP and that the wipes don't smell like "babies"

It's made from stuff GOOD FOR YOU & good for both Boys & Girls...   THAT's what was important to Mom...kids liked that the wash was a FOAM and didn't bother their skin. Wipes are great for them to take along to school for after gym or sports practice. It's easier to get them to use a product they like and TBH has successfully done that - to purchase visit tbhkids.com  special promotion of 25% off  for my readers using the promo code TBH25TY. 

TBH launched online at tbhkids.com on October 1.   January, they will be launching a natural deodorant and lots more great products will soon follow.



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Cooking Party with Save the Day spices #review #tryzonparty #savetheday

Let Save the Day take the heavy lifting out of your holiday cooking and parties! There are 18 different spice blends to chose: No-Salt, Low-Salt, all-purpose, ethnic, and spicy. You can make anything you have on hand, such as meats, pastas, vegetables, sauces, dips etc. Simply add the seasoning of choice to your food – it doesn’t matter what you’re cooking or how you're cooking it, or when you season it. You can’t go wrong!



The company is also launching a sweet line soon. There is a wonderful selection you could build a great gift set for the cook or baker  in your life.   SHOP HERE 

My kids and I enjoy cooking together. If I'm honest my daughter cooks WAY better then I do , so finding some great spices to boost my dishes is just what Mama needs.
 A lot of my my girlfriends are VERY into making  simple meals with great spice rubs. Getting together to test out a few of the spices in the kitchen was great twist on GAME  NIGHT we couldn't pass up.

We first watched this video showing how easy it is to get great flavor--



Before the party my daughter used one of the suggested recipes. 
COWBOY CAVIAR a delish and ez snack. 
Also a great dill dip for veggies and bread cubes.

Was fun to munch on
during cooking and game time. 

 

One thing I thing that was very fun to do is a blindfold smelling test. See who knows their spice!

The winner got this AWESOME SAMPLE PACK! She knew 3 of the 5 they were tricky!

Then we got to cooking- we started using one of the recipes from the website with our own twist

Save the Day Cashew Stir-Fry

2 cups chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onion, peppers, kale, etc.

2 Tbs oil

1/2 cup cashews

2 tsp Save the Day Chinese

6 Tbs water

2 cups cooked rice

Saute vegetables in oil for 4-5 minutes.  Add Chinese seasoning and water.  Add cashews and cook for 30 seconds.  Serve over rice.  Optional:  add any meat before cooking the vegetables.

WE HAVE NUT ALLERGIES SO WE MADE IT A BEEF & PEPPER STIR-FRY

We really enjoyed sampling some of these tasty spice mixes together.  It's wonderful to know you can make healthier choices in cooking with out sacrificing flavor.

The Very Versatile Tunic #LuLaRoeIrma Review #RockingandRoeing

~clothing review... thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. I received this piece for a deal in exchange for my point of view.


Irma is comfy and perfect for leggings season! It is LuLaRoe's best selling tunic top!

If you are familiar with the LuLaRoe brand you know the pieces all have unique names -The company itself is a combination of the founders first three granddaughters. The Irma is one of the few pieces not named after a family member, but Irma is married to Patrick, the head designer for LuLaRoe! (oh yes he has a shirt too 😊)

I must confess the Irma has not been a piece in my Top 10 or even my Top 20. When Callie, the Chief Stylist over at RockingandRoeing requested some style ambassador's for the Irma; I decided to give it another try.

As soon as I opened my pretty pink package I was a goner 

IT WAS ROSES... MY KRYPTONITE  & Green a color I've been looking to add to my wardrobe for awhile.

The fabric is a Polyester/Spandex blend. It is silky to the touch and has a great stretch. Having that stretch is very important to me, the sleeves are fitted mid-length having bigger arms that give is a must!

High low hem with a back long enough to cover all the assets.
Looks fantastic with leggings loose, or belted to show off your curves a little.  Wearing it with a Pencil skirt looks nice from all sides.

Irma is a versatile all on it's own, BUT  if you happen to live in a home with more then one LuLaLover  it's a great piece to UPSIZE in. Check out  my mini me  ROCKING some sweet dress hacks 

tuck in the sleeves, torso through the
 head, belt and its a stunning skirt.

sleeves out and tied into knot
 at bust-line for a edgy chic look.

NO JOKE ...my feelings have done a 180° on Ms. Irma after

 giving  another analyses .

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Jr Bible Camp... or when I realized I'm NOT as young as I think. #campisforyoungens

Camping has never been a adventure I LOOK FORWARD too...but Jr Bible camp is  slightly different then pitching a tent, starting a log fire, and sleeping on the ground. There IS  Cabins, a working kitchen, showers (!!) and bunks.( boards of wood! )

The Grounds are beautiful 

This is the third year our Church has done this for the lil saints ages 5-12.
There is a VERY GOOD schedule that kept things running pretty smooth despite the rainy moments.

CAMP SCHEDULED 

8 - 9 – Breakfast  / Morning Worship & Devotional

9:30 – 10:30 – Team Games / Ice Breakers

10:30 – 12:00 – Nature Craft & Skit practice 

10:30 – 12:00 – Free Time 

12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch 

1:00 – 2:30 – Girls Swim / Boys Devotional – Bunk Time /Kayack

2:30 – 4:00 – Boys Swim / Girls Devotional – Bunk Time /Kayack

4:30 – Dinner

5 – 6 - Volleyball/ Octoball/ Soccer/ Basketball/Scavenger Hunt/ Jackpost

6 – 8 – Church 

(final night skit performances) 

8 – 9 – Snack Time / Campfire & MadLibs



The main topic was Jesus is our Best Friend & we need to act more like him.

During Daily devotions the campers all put  letters
in a box  to their best friend, (Jesus)
 thingsthey want help with, sharing their feelings about
 being a kid now...etc

We have a talented band and great worship leaders who lead our CHURCH section.

Many of the kids got involved- singing, playing interments and dance

 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with

 the timbrel and harp.

Psalm 149:3

at the end of each lesson a major DANCE PARTY would brake out...I didn't get photos of that as I was dancing also -- after that I received my 

 A HA moment - I'M TOO OLD FOR THAT MUCH FUN =)

Moment like the second  photo below here touch my heart the most because one of the best things about this camp is it really gives the kids time for forming some wonderful friendships

Along with the spiritual we like to just get dirty and have fun!!

 Art project turned the campers into
tiny Jackson Pollock's

Octoball  was the hit of the camp the councilors
get a kick out of the fact that the kids
loved to be caged in ~LOL 

One of the actives I was overseeing was the skit in a bag. The Boys Team & Girls Team were each given a bag with a few props - a topic...BE LIKE JESUS and they were to act out the skit twice, first where they were not like Jesus & then change the actions to show someone or all acting more like Jesus would want them too.

They were so very creative...I was very impressed on how they came up with dialogue all on their own. If someone didn't want to have a speaking part  they volunteered to be living props. 

Closing out each night was fun by the fire!

MadLib stories had everyone in stitches!

I'm glad I was able to be a part of this camp...I know the kids had fun and even though my body was HURTING I KNOW it had a POSITIVE EFFECT on the kids so it was worth it.

How this school is building strong CHARACTER

Warren Middle School has the right idea!

What our children need more then ever is the encouragement, love and support. 

THIS IS AN AWESOME way to do just that.

As a PTA member this is a subject I'll be bringing up at the next meeting. 

I love that the teachers did this! It would also be an amazing assignment for the art club & student council to take part of.

Many moons ago when I was in school I was able to work on wall murals in my Middle School & High School, two have been painted over but some still are there. Its great to see now even as an adult. 

photo credit Warren Middle School facebook page

YES YES!! 

Should be in every school!!

LOVE 

This positive affirmations will effect SO MANY!! 

photo credit Warren Middle School facebook page

#ourkids

@Crocs Back to School Sale #kidsfashion

Step up your game this year and personalize your Crocs with Jibbitz!
 My kids like to change them up daily.

CLICK HERE

There are so many great styles to add you own touch too.

#Dor24K Essential Facial Cleanser

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