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Friday, June 28, 2013

National Safety Month tips and Masterlock Key lock review

Some of you might not know that June is National Safety Month but it is and for good reason I think. June is the month we are enjoying the outdoors, biking, camping and going on vacations.  I wish I could say the world is a safe place but it so isn't. There are thefts every second of everyday. So we need to protect ourselves from these predators. So here are some tips I can think of to help protect yourself and your valuables.

Tip 1:
Always lock your doors at home whether you home and definitely when your not. If you don't you are just making it so easy for people to come in and steal stuff.

Tip 2:
When your gone from home make sure your windows are shut, locked and put a stick or something in the track so they can't be opened!

Tip 3:
When on vacation make sure you do Tip 1 and 2 but also if you have animals or plants that someone is going to come care for make sure they check the doors and windows when they come plus a great thing to keep the keys for that person to get in is a Masterlock Key box. It can hold the keys on the outside door knob or utility box or whatever. You can give only that person the lock code to get the keys and it keeps them safe. It holds up to 5 keys for house or car in a convenient location for regular use Portable, over the door knob mount for convenience. Plus you can Set-your-own 4-digit combination for keyless convenience and increased security. It is 3-1/4" (83mm) wide and made from durable metal. Its Shutter door protects combination dials from weather, dirt and grime. This is definitely great to have. I love mine! It is definitely the greatest, safest, and sturdiest lock box I have ever used!

Tip 4:
Make sure to keep all important papers and valuable jewelry and etc in a nice fireproof safe locked box while not home. This not only protects them from robbers but from fire and more!

Tip 5:
Now for some self defense tips. Make sure when walking to your car you have your keys in your hand and ready!

Tip 6:
Always be AWARE of your surroundings! Pay attention to everything and everyone. The phone call can wait!

Tip 7:
Bike tip: when out riding your bike and you stop to run into a store or something use a bike lock even if its just for a few seconds!

Tip 8: 
Obvious one: Lock your car doors when you get out of it and when you get into it. Carjackings happen all the time even in public places. I heard of people sneaking in the back seats of peoples cars while your standing next to it pumping gas. So please lock the doors!

Tip 9:
When you are home alone or you have a babysitter at home obviously make sure doors and windows are locked but make your house sound and look like more than one person is home. Turn lights on, shut blinds, have TV on or radio! 

Tip 10:
Never just open your door to answer it. Look out peep hole or window to see who it is first. If you don't have that then ask through door who is it. If you don't know them you don't have to answer it!

These are just a few of many safety tips I learned in my self defense class but since I took that class I am more aware and alot safer! Safety is the most important thing and its really not that hard to do these few little things to prevent something bad from happening! Also head over to Masterlock and check out some of their great products to help keep your valuables safe like the wonderful Key box, the bike locks, door locks, gun locks ( which we use), Security bars for windows, and even personal safety products like pepper spray. So check them out!

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition - Bootcamp arriving on DVD 6/25

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition - Bootcamp 
arriving on DVD 6/25

Synopsis:
Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition - Bootcamp is available on DVD June 25 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.  Powell will help get you moving to start losing with a program for every body and fitness level. Featuring inspiring past participants from the popular TV show, the program includes four fat-blasting workouts, each more challenging than the last. Once viewers have mastered the levels individually, they can utilize bootcamp workout plans to really take it up a notch! The Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition - Bootcamp will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98. The new season of ABC’s “Extreme Weight Loss” premieres Tuesday, May, 28

 Warm-Up: Set your body in motion and get your heart pumping with Chris’ signature moves designed to limber up for a fun workout.

 Level One: Begin your transformation and jump-start your metabolism with easy-to-follow exercises that get every muscle moving to start burning fat and calories.

 Level 2: Rev up the calorie burn and melt inches with this low-impact interval workout that challenges the body with five total-body exercises repeated in 45-second bursts.

 Level 3: Up the ante and the fat burn with a calorie-crushing workout that includes five mega moves that shred, sculpt and slim the body with four 20-second blasts each. 

Level 4: Get extreme results with four-minute circuits of hard-core exercises like Mountain Climbers and Squat Jacks designed to torch calories, obliterate fat and sculpt muscles.

 Cool Down: Calm your breathing and soothe challenged muscles with complete-body stretches and movements that protect and invigorate your body from head to toe.

My Opinion:
This is one of my favorite shows to watch. I am always amazed at the results at the end of the one year mark. So I was so excited to try this DVD. I am trying so hard to lose at least 20 lbs but with my back and fibromyalgia exercising is hard and painful so I loved that this DVD had 4 different levels of exercises. I also loved each section was only 10 minutes long so I can customize how long I can exercise. I also loved Chris he is so motivating and reassuring. He compliments you and kindly pushes you to do your best without making you feel guilty if you cant do any more. It's so awesome. This is the funnest exercise DVD I have ever done and my most favorite now! I have been doing it for a week now and love it! I definitely recommend it to all looking for a fun exercise DVD! Definitely worth it! So check out the Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition- Bootcamp today!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

The Leafy Greens Cookbook review

The Leafy Greens Cookbook
About the Book:
Introducing “The Leafy Greens Cookbook,” a new cookbook featuring 100 easy-to-make recipes that will unlock the delicious flavors of kale, chard, spinach, bok choy, collards and more! Leafy greens are a powerhouse of nutrition--they’re free of fat and cholesterol and packed with vital minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. The hassle-free recipes in “The Leafy Greens Cookbook” will have you passing up butter and garlic and instead using more exotic seasonings like spicy Mexican, zesty Greek and creamy Italian.

Our Opinion:
I love green vegetables and so do my kids so I guess I got lucky there. Spinach, Kale, cabbage and more are a few of our favorites. So when we got to try this awesome cookbook I couldn't wait. The recipes are easy to make and all really affordable to make. They will wow your family and guests when you tell them the food they are eating is healthy and made with vegetables. Some of my favorite recipes in this book are the Spinach,Peanut butter, and Banana smoothies, as well as the Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast wrapped in Bacon and for a great snack we love the Kale Chips! There are so many tasty recipes to chose from that you are bound to find tons you and your family will adore. So check out The Leafy Greens Cookbook today!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Wild Planet Sardines review and recipes

I know there are alot of people out there that think fish is gross but I can tell you none of them are in my family. Me, my husband and all 6 of my kids love fish. My youngest would eat fish every day if Id let her lol. Sardines are one of our favorite snack or lunch foods. They are so easy to make and you can do so much with them.  Best part is they are a healthy lunch option with so much Omega 3, protein, and calcium in them. So when we got the chance to try Wild Planet Sardines you bet we said yes!

About Wild Planet Sardines:
Wild Planet is committed to providing the finest tasting sustainably caught seafood while supporting the conservation of wild marine ecosystems. Their stuff is package in a BPA free cans which is awesome! These meaty, firm and flavorful whole sardine portions are loaded with essential nutrients: Omega 3, protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and CoQ10. Each tasty little fish is cleaned, scale free and delectable on a sandwich, as a salad topper, or as an ingredient in Mediterranean Seafood Antipasto Platter or Sardine Powerlunch. There are four varieties - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, in Water, In Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon, and in Marinara.

Our Opinion:
We loved them. Then again who wouldn't lol. They were fresh and tasty. Plus you get quite a bit in that little can which my older kids loved! This is a new brand we love in this house and will buy again! So if you love fish and sardines and even Tuna check out Wild Planet products and you will be glad you did!

Here is a easy and yummy recipe

first one is a great appetizer
recipe:
Take some Wasa crackers or any crackers of choice
then spread with avocado
Then top with hard boiled egg, sardines, cracked pepper and Tabasco.
Done that easy and very yummy!

**One more**

Sardine Bruschetta 

 Ingredients
1 can Wild Planet Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon
several slices ciabatta or country bread
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips
Half a red onion, thinly sliced
Best quality olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions
Remove sardines from can, cut each in half vertically to create two fillets. Grill or toast bread, rub with garlic clove. Arrange strips of red pepper on top of bread, top with sardines. Scatter onion slices over sardines and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Monday, June 17, 2013

The No-Cook, No-Bake cookbook review

The temperature is rising here. It's hitting 90's and soon 100's. The thing I hate is being outside then having to come home and cook. It is just too hot to cook and it heats up the house. Most summers we live on salads and sandwiches or takeout but now we don't have to with The No-Cook, No-Bake cookbook. This awesome cookbook has tons of great no cook or bake recipes. Best part is there is recipes for every meal and even desserts and they are not all salads and sandwiches. The recipes are easy to do that even my kids help make the recipes. They are yummy and I never would of thought there were this many no cook meals. This is a new favorite cook book this summer! The peanut butter pie and the peach yogurt oatmeal are two of my favorite recipes!


About the book: 
TURN UP THE FLAVOR—NOT THE HEAT! From easy, hearty breakfasts to mouth-watering entrees and even delectable desserts, it’s easy to keep both your stress level and kitchen temperature low with these fast and fun no-cook meals. The No-Cook, No- Bake Cookbook features tons of creative dishes, including:
• Salmon Mango Ceviche
• Peach Prosciutto Salad
• No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
• Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa
• Salami Pizza Stacks
• Roast Beef Wraps
• Blueberry Overnight Oats

 Who says you need to turn on the oven to cook a delicious meal? When temperatures rise and dinnertime looms, don’t grab the take-out menu—reach for this guide to the best no-cook meals! Filled with full-color photos and easy-to-follow recipes, this handy cookbook shows how to whip up tasty, healthy and filling breakfast, lunch or dinner recipes without heating up the kitchen. So head over and get your copy of The No-Cook, No-Bake recipe book today! You will love it!

Friday, June 14, 2013

Zip-Itz review- Fun zipper dolls

My kids love dolls especially unique ones. So when we seen the cute new Zip-Itz dolls my girls were in love. They had one picked out for each of them. Actually they wanted them all plus some Cotton Candy Cuties dolls as well. But we got one of the Zip-itz dolls for review and my girls are loving it!

About Zip-Itz:
Zip-Itz are magical plush creatures that came to life after a mysterious malfunction at the Zany Zipper Factory. While no one is quite sure how they came to be, one thing is for certain - they make the very best pals! Adorned with rainbow-teeth zippers that open to reveal secret pockets, Zip-Itz are perfect for hiding all kinds of treasures.

Our opinion:
Know I already told you my girls love them and think they are the coolest ever. They are soft and just plain fun to play with. My girls love that they have "pockets" and they can put stuff in them. These dolls remind me of the learn dolls with the zippers, buckles, ties and snaps haha but so much cuter. I love the fun colorful fabrics and prints. I love the different ones like, girl ones, boys ones, geek ones, and even princess ones with tutus. They are a great size of 9 inches. I love the little story about each character and their likes and catch phrases that make them unique with their own personality. So much fun! We think these would be a great toy for all girls and boys. I would say collect all of them! You bet we will be getting more! So head over and get your Zip-Itz today and look at their other great toys!

Orange Julius® specialty fruit smoothies & $5 Buck Lunch value meal now available at local Dairy Queen locations


Dairy Queen has introduced the new $5 Buck Lunch which  includes a choice of 3 entrées, plus fries and a drink and a DQ sundae with choice of 9 toppings that is included at no charge and for just $1 more, the sundae can upgrade to a Blizzard. The Entrée choices include a ¼ lb. GrillBurger™ with cheese, 3-piece Chicken Strips or a Chili Cheese Dog.  The new $5 Buck Lunch is a unique lunch option because no other restaurant provides an entrée, fries, drink and dessert for $5. The  $5 Buck Lunch is available daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at participating locations. You can find a nearby location by entering your ZIP code here.

 Also dairy now has Orange Julius smoothies that come in 8 flavors including Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry®, Mango Pineapple, Berry-Pom, OrangeBerry and Piña Colada. Two different boosts, protein or fresh banana, can also be added to any Orange Julius drink. The Orange Julius Light Smoothies are made with real fruit, no artificial flavors or sweeteners and contain 170 calories or less in a small. The Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made fresh to order with real fruit, blended with low-fat yogurt and no artificial flavors.

Both of these sounds awesome and I love me some Dairy Queen! I think I will have to head over and try these.

Why should everyone know basic first aid!!

Every one should know basic first aid
Basic first aid is maybe a misleading. There is nothing basic about first aid, it's really complex and delicate, because it's based on the complex and and delicate ways that the human body works, both children and adults. Even though the principles are pretty complex, the procedures that you can carry out are very simple, once you get to know them. Knowing these simple procedures could save the life of a person in your family. Procedures that everyone should know (really, they should be taught in schools, but they're not) include how to tie a tourniquet, how to give CPR, how to sterilise a wound, and how to remove a splinter to prevent it becoming infected. If you have anyone in your family or workplace who is diabetic, epileptic, or has any allergies, then you should also be familiar with the procedures necessary to administer these conditions. Of course, you can't carry out first aid without a first aid kit that is up to date and properly stocked, so if you don't have one of these you are asking for trouble. You can buy kits from basically any first aid training company, the same places that put on first aid education courses.
 It is also wise to keep the medical histories of the members of your family and the number of your family doctor handy in the first aid kit, in case of emergency. That way if there's a babysitter or a relative in charge, they'll feel equipped to deal with disaster.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Soft Scrub® 4-in-1 Toilet Care review and giveaway ends 6-28

Cleaning is a never ending thing at my house with a family of 8. The two things I hate the most is laundry and cleaning the bathroom. Soft scrub definitely helps make cleaning the bathroom alot easier. I honestly only use their cleaning products because they are the only that really gets everything clean without wearing my arms down. So when I got the try their new 4-in-1 Toilet care I couldn't wait.

About the product:
What makes Soft Scrub® 4-in-1 Toilet Care different? Unlike other toilet bowl rim hangers that don't stay in place or that dissolve too quickly, NEW Soft Scrub® 4-in-1 Toilet Care provides long lasting cleaning and freshening thanks to its unique design and advanced formula. It cleans, prevents build up, fights toilet rings and keeps it fresh for up to 4 weeks.

As soon as I received this I cleaned my kids bathroom really good and then just slid the 4-in-1 toilet care thing on the toilet. I loved the clean smell it had. It wasn't overpowering and didn't smell like the port-a-potty cleaners which is great! Just a fresh clean smell. It has been clipped on for over a week now and their toilet is still pretty clean and no ring. That is awesome for 6 kids! The only I didn't like was the clip part doesn't adjust and are a little flimsy but it has stayed in place so that is good. Overall I am extremely impressed with how well it has worked. I will be buying more of these for the other 2 bathrooms.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

REMBRANDT® Collection review

With Summer here we are all trying to look our best in those cute little summer outfits and bikinis. The one thing we forgot is our smile. We need to be flashing that beautiful white smile but not all of us have it. I know I don't. I drink alot of coffee and carbonated drinks and eat those yummy summer fruits that stain my teeth. So I got to try out Rembrandt's whole line of whiten products. I was so excited.

My favorite Rembrandt collection is the Deeply White +peroxide collection. It has your whiten toothpaste that has that fresh minty taste and leaves your mouth feeling clean and refreshed. Then I use the Deeply White  Mouthwash to rinse my mouth after. It is minty and just makes my mouth feel extra clean. I use both of those daily and it has helped tremendously but I wanted a extra boost so I tried the Deeply White 2 hour Whitening kit. I love this! It has these mouth trays that you put the whitening gel on and you wear for 2 hours and it will whiten your teeth up to 3 shades. That is amazing! After using these 3 things my smile looks so much better and I am so much more confident when I smile! Best part is all Rembrandt's collections and products are the same enamel safe whitening ingredients the dentist uses so that is awesome!

The other awesome Rembrandt collection is the Intense stain collection. This one is for tough stains like coffee, tea, soda, red wine and tobacco. This line has two great products. The first is the Intense Stain toothpaste which will noticeably whiten tough stain surfaces. It also repels stains and restores enamel. It is also SLS-free so that's great! The second product in this line is the Intense Stain dissolving Strips. These whiten strip are easily placed on your teeth 3 times a day for 14 days and they dissolve on your teeth within 5-10 minutes. So in 2 weeks you will have a gorgeous white smile! Both are safe and are so easy to use. Trust me you will be looking your best and flashing that white smile in no time at all.

So don't let your smile be left out this summer. Try Rembrandt's two great whitening lines. You will love them and everyone will think you spend $100's at the dentist getting your smile looking it's best but only you will know you did it easily at home for cheap with Rembrandt! So pick up yours today.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

The Low GI Slow Cooker Recipe book

Being a busy mom I absolutely love my slow cooker because I can throw everything in and let it cook all day while I get what I need to done without worrying about coming home and figuring out what to make and how long it is gonna take. Now that I am trying to eat healthier to lose some weight this can sometimes be difficult for me because I dont know alot of healthy recipes to make in the slow cooker. I am a health study college student and have done alot of research on how your Glycemic Index effects not only your blood sugar for diabetes but also for weight and many other health issues. So I love finding recipes that don't raise your GI too high or fluctuate it much. This not only is great for your well being and health but for weight control. So when I heard about the Low-GI Slow Cooker recipe book I had to have it!

Since I have got it I have loved it! There are so many delicious healthy recipes in it. When you eat one of these meals you will forget your eating healthy because it taste too good to be healthy but it is!It this book there are breakfast, lunch, main dishes, vegetable, desserts, soups and so much more! I love the French Toast casserole, the Stuffed apples, Tropical Mahi Mahi with Mango Jalapeno salsa, and the Sausage Frittata. Those are just a few I have tried and loved and there will be many more in the future I am sure I will love. So I suggest anyone who loves cooking with their slow cooker to check out this awesome cookbook you will love it!

About the book:
The glycemic index (GI) provides a measure of how quickly blood sugar levels rise after eating a particular type of food. Recent studies from the Harvard School of Public Health have shown that a low-GI food-based diet offers significant benefits for weight control, diabetes prevention, and coronary heart disease.

 Now you can effortlessly keep your blood sugar levels under control with “The Low GI Slow Cooker,” a new cookbook that will help you get and stay healthy. Simply toss recipe ingredients into your slow cooker and return later to home-cooked French Toast Casserole, Smoky Turkey Chili, Mushroom and Eggplant Lasagna, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Custard for dessert. Yum!

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Kohl's Cares Program- The Pout Pout Fish

I love helping any program that helps kids. I help many foundations every year. It is just so rewarding to know you can do a little something to help innocent kids. So when I heard about the Kohl's Cares Program and that it sent 100% of all profits made from selling cute kids toys and books to help Kids Educations and Health. You bet I was like this is a awesome program! I mean some programs give a percentage but to give 100% is amazing and to such great things like kids health and education which are the two most important things in this world to me!
 Right now they have this adorable Pout Pout fish collection and I absolutely love them. The fish is so soft and cute you cant help but cuddle with him. The crab is my 8 year olds favorite. He is also so soft and brightly colored. Definitely a cute crab! The book is the cutest book. I love the whole meaning behind the story that just because your called something doesn't mean you are that, You can be anything and that is so right! The Pout Pout fish Learns he doesn't have to be sad, grumpy and pouty just because he is a Pout Pout fish and it just take a complete stranger to show him that! I think I have read the book everyday since we have got it. My kids adore the book. My favorite part is all these adorable things are only $5 a piece and all the money goes to help kids! So not only do you get a awesome item but your helping others. It doesnt get any better than that!

Now I want to get to Kohl's to get the Octopus and the Pout Pout fish in the Big-Big Dark book. So if you haven't heard of this awesome program check it out today and head over to Kohl's and pick up a few of these adorable items today!

Monday, June 3, 2013

Summer Fun with Kidorable towels

It is Summer time and that means alot of water activities outside. I literally think my kids are part fish. They love playing int he water! Which means sunscreen, and towels. My kids love having their own special towels to dry off plus it makes it easier if we are out some place or at parties to find which is their towel. Kidorable has the cutest towel wraps and my kids love them.

I got my almost 7 year a Mermaid towel and she adores it. She loves that it is like a robe and she can wrap it around her and still play without it falling off. At water-day at school she brought and all the little girls were in awe of her towel. Everyone wanted to use it. When we went to the water park I had so many moms ask me where I got the adorable towel. I of course proudly said Kidorable. I mean they have the perfect towels for every child's likes. There is Mermaids, Cats, Pirates, frogs, Ladybugs, Fairies, Fireman, and even Dinosaurs plus more. best part they are made with a soft cotton and are so absorbent. They come in two sizes one for newborn to 2 and the other for 3-6. I have to also say they are so quality made and will last the whole Summer or longer. My kids are outside everyday with them and they are on the ground and thrown around but they still look perfect!

Trust me you will love these awesome towels. You kids will love them! You will also get so many compliments and looks for these cute towels. So head over to Kidorable today and get yours now! You wont regret it!

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Brick Gun Book- Review

My son has so many legos. He loves legos and can't get enough of them and building with them. He loves learning new things he can build with them. Being a boy he is into drawing and building guns. Nothing harmful just play or for display. He is older and responsible and has his own real rifle for hunting. Him and his friends love nerf gun and have battle with those as well. So when I seen a new lego plan book all about building replica display guns I knew he would love it.

About the book:
The BrickGun Book shows you how to build five remarkably sleek LEGO® handgun replicas, like the classic Berreta 92FS and a formidable rubber-band-firing MAC-11. Each chapter includes step-by-step building instructions and a complete parts list using only readily available LEGO pieces.

 Builder Jeff Boen has designed each model with stunning accuracy and attention to detail, focusing on everything from 1:1 real-life scale to functioning cocking and trigger mechanisms. Each BrickGun is ultra-realistic in look and feel, but mostly harmless—perfect for display or your next backyard battle.

 NOTE: Adult supervision is required. These models are not suitable for children under the age of 12.

This book was easy to follow. The pictures were very clear and the instructions were very easy to follow.   There are many guns to chose from. Some are a little more challenging than others but all of them are fun and look like the real version except you can tell this is legos. My son easily made his first gun and was very proud of it. It now sits on his display shelf high up in his room so his sisters can't touch it lol. If you have a older boy or teen or just a husband who love building with legos and guns you should definitely check this book out!