Month: July 2014

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Events

Announcing End of Summer #RedSoxFamily Ticket Packages @RedSox #RedSoxMoms

What a fun night with my girls at the Red Sox game. Have you been lately? It’s not too late to enjoy a night out and to purchase tickets. It really is the best way to spend a warm summer evening. Plus, I noticed there are so many family friendly activities to do while you are at the game. The Kid Nation Clubhouse is a space inside Fenway Park designed for the youngest fans! This kid-friendly area is open to children of all ages and their families, as a place to relax and includes fun activities for the kids. The Kid Nation Clubhouse is located in the Champions Club (by Gate B) from the third through seventh innings of select Red Sox games. The fun activities include face painting, games, Caricature Artist, balloon making and more and of course a visit from Wally!

We were invited as part of a special event to take part in a commercial for the end of Summer Family Ticket Packages. Here is a link to the details and how to purchase tickets! https://www.redsox.com/familypack

Ticket packages available for games Aug 14-Aug 22 (different price points available based on seat locations)Purchase tickets through the link above and with these tickets you will receive:

o FREE parking in the Prudential Center Garage (not too far to walk!)

o FREE Boston Duck Tours ride from the garage to Fenway Park (this is the fun part for the little kids…oh and the big kids too – I loved it!

o Activity booklets for the kids (keeps them busy IF they get bored!)

o Free Duck Boat ride back to parking lot (how cool is that?)

A family friendly ball game, fun activities, good food (Tasty Burger is right inside the park now!) what’s not to love?

Disclosure: The Red Sox treated us to a fun evening of a duck boat ride and tickets to the game! All opinions are my own.

 

WALLY! #RedSoxFamily
WALLY! #RedSoxFamily
Sisters, Teammates, #RedSoxFamily
Sisters, Teammates, #RedSoxFamily
#RedSoxMoms Enjoying the game!
#RedSoxMoms Enjoying the game!
Categories
Events

Announcing End of Summer #RedSoxFamily Ticket Packages @RedSox #RedSoxMoms

What a fun night with my girls at the Red Sox game. Have you been lately? It’s not too late to enjoy a night out and to purchase tickets. It really is the best way to spend a warm summer evening. Plus, I noticed there are so many family friendly activities to do while you are at the game. The Kid Nation Clubhouse is a space inside Fenway Park designed for the youngest fans! This kid-friendly area is open to children of all ages and their families, as a place to relax and includes fun activities for the kids. The Kid Nation Clubhouse is located in the Champions Club (by Gate B) from the third through seventh innings of select Red Sox games. The fun activities include face painting, games, Caricature Artist, balloon making and more and of course a visit from Wally!

We were invited as part of a special event to take part in a commercial for the end of Summer Family Ticket Packages. Here is a link to the details and how to purchase tickets! https://www.redsox.com/familypack

Ticket packages available for games Aug 14-Aug 22 (different price points available based on seat locations)Purchase tickets through the link above and with these tickets you will receive:

o FREE parking in the Prudential Center Garage (not too far to walk!)

o FREE Boston Duck Tours ride from the garage to Fenway Park (this is the fun part for the little kids…oh and the big kids too – I loved it!

o Activity booklets for the kids (keeps them busy IF they get bored!)

o Free Duck Boat ride back to parking lot (how cool is that?)

A family friendly ball game, fun activities, good food (Tasty Burger is right inside the park now!) what’s not to love?

Disclosure: The Red Sox treated us to a fun evening of a duck boat ride and tickets to the game! All opinions are my own.

 

WALLY! #RedSoxFamily
WALLY! #RedSoxFamily
Sisters, Teammates, #RedSoxFamily
Sisters, Teammates, #RedSoxFamily
#RedSoxMoms Enjoying the game!
#RedSoxMoms Enjoying the game!
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books

Time for a new calendar! @PlanAhead

It is that time of year when I look for a new, hard copy calendar. Yes, I still use a calendar that you actually write in and not my iphone. I just like seeing my schedule in writing. Plus there are ones that have room for all your kids activities. That is why I love this one from Plan Ahead.  It is their mother’s 18 month planner which starts July 2014 and runs to December 2015. It has room for a photo of your kids up front. It shows a month at a glance and the week at a glance with space for you to list out your kids activities. It is small enough to carry around and it’s just perfect.  This one also has a space in back for notes and a vacation planning section too.  Plan Ahead has lots of organizers and address books to choose from. And yes, I still have my contacts in a hard copy book, because you never know. I’m odd school like that. Check out all their products from back to school online and then head to your favorite retailer like Walmart or CVS to purchase.

Disclosure:  Plan Ahead sent me the calendars and address books to review. All opinions are my own.

Calendars and address books from Plan Ahead
Calendars and address books from Plan Ahead

 

 

 

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books

Time for a new calendar! @PlanAhead

It is that time of year when I look for a new, hard copy calendar. Yes, I still use a calendar that you actually write in and not my iphone. I just like seeing my schedule in writing. Plus there are ones that have room for all your kids activities. That is why I love this one from Plan Ahead.  It is their mother’s 18 month planner which starts July 2014 and runs to December 2015. It has room for a photo of your kids up front. It shows a month at a glance and the week at a glance with space for you to list out your kids activities. It is small enough to carry around and it’s just perfect.  This one also has a space in back for notes and a vacation planning section too.  Plan Ahead has lots of organizers and address books to choose from. And yes, I still have my contacts in a hard copy book, because you never know. I’m odd school like that. Check out all their products from back to school online and then head to your favorite retailer like Walmart or CVS to purchase.

Disclosure:  Plan Ahead sent me the calendars and address books to review. All opinions are my own.

Calendars and address books from Plan Ahead
Calendars and address books from Plan Ahead

 

 

 

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Products

Tween Trends: 10 year old testing out @Instax @Fuji_Instax

After cleaning out my dad’s apartment as he was moving, my daughter became curious with what she called the funny camera. Yes, it was an instant camera from the 70’s! Her friend had a new version of an instant camera and she was excited to be able to test out the Fuji Film Instax Mini 8. It comes in fun colors, it’s real easy to use and of course offers immediate photos!

My kids were so used to taking iphone photos (and a million of one pose) so I had to explain to her you really have to want the photo because it’s film and each film cartridge only had 10 photos. You simply press the button beside the lens to turn power on, adjust the dial depending on if you need to shoot in the sun/clouds, etc. and shoot. It’s that easy and so much fun. It really reminds me of my childhood. Pictures that pop up instantly – now that is a nice change of pace instead of wondering what to do with my thousands of photos on my laptop!

My 10 year old loves the camera. She really thinks about the pose and frames the subjects just so. A fun gift idea and perfect for summer vacation memories! It’s affordable too – less than $70!

Disclosure: The company sent me the Instax to test out. All opinions are my own.

Instax film
Instax film
Instax Mini 8 camera
Instax Mini 8 camera
Here is all you need for instant photos from Fuji Film Instax Mini 8
Here is all you need for instant photos from Fuji Film Instax Mini 8

 

 

 

final product: fun, instant photos!
final product: fun, instant photos!

 

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Tween Trends: 10 year old testing out @Instax @Fuji_Instax

After cleaning out my dad’s apartment as he was moving, my daughter became curious with what she called the funny camera. Yes, it was an instant camera from the 70’s! Her friend had a new version of an instant camera and she was excited to be able to test out the Fuji Film Instax Mini 8. It comes in fun colors, it’s real easy to use and of course offers immediate photos!

My kids were so used to taking iphone photos (and a million of one pose) so I had to explain to her you really have to want the photo because it’s film and each film cartridge only had 10 photos. You simply press the button beside the lens to turn power on, adjust the dial depending on if you need to shoot in the sun/clouds, etc. and shoot. It’s that easy and so much fun. It really reminds me of my childhood. Pictures that pop up instantly – now that is a nice change of pace instead of wondering what to do with my thousands of photos on my laptop!

My 10 year old loves the camera. She really thinks about the pose and frames the subjects just so. A fun gift idea and perfect for summer vacation memories! It’s affordable too – less than $70!

Disclosure: The company sent me the Instax to test out. All opinions are my own.

Instax film
Instax film
Instax Mini 8 camera
Instax Mini 8 camera
Here is all you need for instant photos from Fuji Film Instax Mini 8
Here is all you need for instant photos from Fuji Film Instax Mini 8

 

 

 

final product: fun, instant photos!
final product: fun, instant photos!

 

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Products

Tween Trends: 10 year old testing out @Instax @Fuji_Instax

After cleaning out my dad’s apartment as he was moving, my daughter became curious with what she called the funny camera. Yes, it was an instant camera from the 70’s! Her friend had a new version of an instant camera and she was excited to be able to test out the Fuji Film Instax Mini 8. It comes in fun colors, it’s real easy to use and of course offers immediate photos!

My kids were so used to taking iphone photos (and a million of one pose) so I had to explain to her you really have to want the photo because it’s film and each film cartridge only had 10 photos. You simply press the button beside the lens to turn power on, adjust the dial depending on if you need to shoot in the sun/clouds, etc. and shoot. It’s that easy and so much fun. It really reminds me of my childhood. Pictures that pop up instantly – now that is a nice change of pace instead of wondering what to do with my thousands of photos on my laptop!

My 10 year old loves the camera. She really thinks about the pose and frames the subjects just so. A fun gift idea and perfect for summer vacation memories! It’s affordable too – less than $70!

Disclosure: The company sent me the Instax to test out. All opinions are my own.

Instax film
Instax film
Instax Mini 8 camera
Instax Mini 8 camera
Here is all you need for instant photos from Fuji Film Instax Mini 8
Here is all you need for instant photos from Fuji Film Instax Mini 8

 

 

 

final product: fun, instant photos!
final product: fun, instant photos!

 

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Summer Skin Solver? @DesertEssence

Summer is in full swing and so is dry skin and scalp! That is why I am glad I have some products from Desert Essence. The company sent me a few of their products to test out including their newest just launched soap bars and lotions in Island Mango and Italian Lemon. All of their products smell so good! But what I like best about them is that they are made without any chemicals, are 100 percent vegan and gluten free. All of their products are great and you can order them online or head to your local whole foods to check out the product line.

The exfoliating Italian lemon soap bar is so unique and smells just great! After you wash with it try the Italian lemon hand and body lotion. This soap is perfect, especially if you use self-tanner this season.

My girls are swimmers and the company recommended they shampoo with the Italian Red Grape Shampoo or the Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo. Both smell great. The Red Grape is perfect for color treated hair and has anti-oxidents in it which acts as a UV filter – just what you need for the summer season. The Tea Tree shampoo is great as you head into back to school season as I read that it is a natural protectant during lice season.

Desert Essence’s 100% Pure Jojoba Oil is available in full size and travel size, so you can have one in the pool or swim bag! Use it for hair protection and massage it into hair before swimming for protection against chlorine and salt water. It’s also great for pedicure prep!

My favorite scents during the summer are vanilla and coconut. Desert Essence has a great travel kit of coconut body wash, shampoo, conditioner and hand and body lotion. They smell heavenly! I will use them all year just to enjoy the scent!

Disclosure: The company sent me the above products to test out. All opinions are my own.

 

New Products from Desert Essence
New Products from Desert Essence
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Uncategorized

Summer Skin Solver? @DesertEssence

Summer is in full swing and so is dry skin and scalp! That is why I am glad I have some products from Desert Essence. The company sent me a few of their products to test out including their newest just launched soap bars and lotions in Island Mango and Italian Lemon. All of their products smell so good! But what I like best about them is that they are made without any chemicals, are 100 percent vegan and gluten free. All of their products are great and you can order them online or head to your local whole foods to check out the product line.

The exfoliating Italian lemon soap bar is so unique and smells just great! After you wash with it try the Italian lemon hand and body lotion. This soap is perfect, especially if you use self-tanner this season.

My girls are swimmers and the company recommended they shampoo with the Italian Red Grape Shampoo or the Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo. Both smell great. The Red Grape is perfect for color treated hair and has anti-oxidents in it which acts as a UV filter – just what you need for the summer season. The Tea Tree shampoo is great as you head into back to school season as I read that it is a natural protectant during lice season.

Desert Essence’s 100% Pure Jojoba Oil is available in full size and travel size, so you can have one in the pool or swim bag! Use it for hair protection and massage it into hair before swimming for protection against chlorine and salt water. It’s also great for pedicure prep!

My favorite scents during the summer are vanilla and coconut. Desert Essence has a great travel kit of coconut body wash, shampoo, conditioner and hand and body lotion. They smell heavenly! I will use them all year just to enjoy the scent!

Disclosure: The company sent me the above products to test out. All opinions are my own.

 

New Products from Desert Essence
New Products from Desert Essence
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fashions purses

Need to charge your iphone asap? #Mighty Purse to the rescue!

Summer is the time for travel, fun and go, go, go.  How many times have you been some place to snap a photo with your iphone or call someone and the phone’s battery died. ugh!! Thanks to the creative minds at Handbag Butler there is a fashionable way to charge your phone without carrying a bunch of power cords or asking if anyone has a outlet.  The Mighty Purse is the original purse that charges your smart phone on the go. It comes in so many fun colors and textures (most in real leather) and you can fit not only your phone but other small items as well.  Each wristlet type purse (with removable wrist strap) contains a rechargeable battery pack with micro-USB cable to charge your smart phone. It is rechargeable via any USB port. Charge the purse, drop your phone in and you have the power built right in to charger anytime you need it.  So if you are traveling or heading out for the evening you always have a charger right in your bag.  Plus it’s a really cute purse too. The one in the photo is the two tone snake print! I just love this idea and convenience as I have been gone all day at meetings without any access to a power and it would have helped to have this. Pick up one in a fun color and always stay fashionable while your phone stays charged!

#MIghtyPurse by @Handbagbutler
#MightyPurse by @Handbagbutler
Love all the details in the MightyPurse!
Love all the details in the MightyPurse!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclosure: The company sent me a purse to review. All opinions are my own.