Back To School

Celebrate Summer With Crayola GiveawayCLosed

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Disclosure: Information and products were received for my review. A gift pack is being provided by Crayola. All opinions are my own.

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Summer is slowly winding down, and while we haven’t really left home that much, we are still having fun. My kids have been doing so much arts and crafts this summer I have ran out of room to put up pictures.

Some of their favorite products keeping them busy are:

Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk

  • First Sidewalk chalk that features 48 different colors
  • a new anti-roll shape helps keeping chalk from rolling away when not in use.
  • washes away from sidewalks and driveways with a spray of water

Color Wonder Mini Stow and Go:

  • easy to take on the road with you this summer
  • Comes in a hard case so your child has a board for a writing surface and easy storage.
  • Each pack includes 15 pages of coloring paper and 3 markers

 

Color Wonder Mess Free Glitter Paper and Markers:

  • Have all the fun with Glitter but without the mess, as the glitter fun is only on paper.
  • Create Master Pieces with Disney Princess or Fairies
  • Kids will love seeing hidden images appear on the glitter paper.

My kids have been having so much fun this summer with everything. The Sidewalk chalk has been lighting up mu back porch. My kids have been drawing a big sun and the sky around it.   The Glitter paper is a favorite for my daughter as we don’t have glitter in the house much.

The stow and go is perfect for our car trips.   The kids are always fighting in the car, so  we always try and have something in the car for them to do.

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Oraline Sanitizing system week 3

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The Oraline sanitizing system and toothbrushes are still going strong in my house. Actually my kids are asking me to buy more of the brushes and toothpaste when we run out. I am actually a big fan of the toothpaste, it’s the only toothpaste I can get my 6 year old to use.

I have been using the Oraline Sanitizing system every other day to sanitize my kids toothbrushes.  I am really big on germs and try to keep the bathroom as clean as I can, but with 3 small kids thats impossible. The Sanitizer helps my kids toothbrushes stay clean and  them happy and healthy.

Oraline’s Sanitizer uses UV light and a drying fan to eliminate 99% of germs.

My son is starting preschool and will be bringing his own toothbrush, so i will be sanitizing it constantly. There are so many germs in school.

Don’t let the germ monster get your child sick, the Oraline sanitizer is the key.

Disclosure: This is a compensated post on behalf of Oraline Kids and Maggies Club. All opinions are 100% my own.

Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

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I hate Cold season, my kids are in school and usually bring something home at least once a month. I seem to be the only person that never gets sick, so I am the caretaker. I usually take as many precautions as I can when one child is sick, to not let germs spread.

My number one rule is no school, I can’t stand when parents send a sick child to school. So when my kids or hubby is sick. They stay home and stay in bed, Rest is the best cure for a cold. I hate the fact that they have to miss a day, but it’s the best thing for them and for everyone else.
2. Staying warm, when it’s cold outside, I always make sure my kids are warm enough. The weather change so quickly here in NY that in the Fall, jackets are needed for morning but not afternoon. When it snows though I always make sure my family wears heavy coats, boots, mittens etc. I would say this is the toughest part, because me kids hate jackets and will put them on and then walk outside and take them off.
3. Medicine: I always kept every medicine you could think of in the house, but when the recall of all children’s cold medicine happened,I cut back. Now all I keep is aspirin or Tylenol on hand for when they are sick. It helps when they are sick and that’s all that matters.
4.Disinfecting: when someone in my house is sick, I always make sure that my house is sanitized. Every door knob, handle and sink get sprayed with Lysol disinfectant, sheets get washed and toys are cleaned in bleach. Just to make sure that the cold/flu does not come back or spread.
5. Flu-shot- I have never had a flu-shot sadly, but when it comes to my children I make sure that they get one every year.

It’s really important to me when my family is sick with the flu that I do everything I can to make sure they are comfortable and stop the spread of germs.

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Quagmire Kids Color Fusion Shirt Review

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Quagmire Kids – full line of stylin’ threads for the skate park, surf camp, the golf course or detention – has a core focus on the heat-sensitive, color-changing ColorFusion shirts. A throwback to the Hypercolor fad from the early ‘90s, it blows the minds of a whole new 21st century generation with various styles of tees and polos that transform from orange to yellow, purple to pink, blue to white and green to yellow. ColorFusion changes colors when the temperature – not the sunlight – hits 20° Celsius (that’s 68° Fahrenheit for Quagmire’s friends in the USA ).  

 

*** We received the cutie purple shirt for review, this shirt when in the sun or touched with heat turns pink.  My daughter couldn’t wait to wear this shirt to school. It’s cold day today but since the sun is out the shirt is still changing, and my daughter thinks it’s hilarious.

 

When she came home forms school it was completely pink, and I took an ice pack and rubbed it on the shirt it turned Purple again. My daughter is having way to much fun playing with this shirt.

You can find these shirts at www.quagmirekids.com, Dicks sporting Goods, and The Bay at Queen Street in Toronto.

Retail:$25-$39

Disclosure:No compensation was received for this post, a product was provided for review. All opinions are my own.

Back To School With Disney’s Shake It Up

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Disney is back with another addition to the D-signed clothing line, this time they are featuring outfits from the show Shake It Up.

The CeCe and Rocky collection does not feature the characters face on it like so many other franchises do, instead the designs are influenced by both girls styles. Indie  rock with an urban dance feel, the collection features uber-trendy pieces mixing pattern and fabric, creating a fun and fearless look.  Ultra-cool rebel blacks are punched up with electric green, fuchsia and deep purple. Sequins, grommets and studs accent animal prints  and dark mottled tie dye to bring together  a perfect, dance-ready look!

We received the 2-fer striped short sleeve boxer tee in Multicolor for review.  I was a little uncomfortable at first because it’s just not really the type of thing my children wear, layering clothes and short tops. It was very cute though and my daughter loved it! You can wear the tank top as a regular shirt or add the short top over it for a layering effect.  It;s very light weight, so it won’t be to hot in the summer. We also received a pink Sequin pattern scarf with glitter, my daughter instantly fell in love with the scarf. The pink scarf is covered in glitter and is a great accessory to any outfit.

available now only at Target Stores  and online at www.Target.com in sizes 4-16

You can get the 2-fer at Target for $16.99 and the scarf for$9.99

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, products were provided by Disney. All thoughts are 100% my own.

 

 

 

Back To School with Hanes

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School is starting in just a few days, so now is the time to get those last minute school supplies and clothes. You always have to make sure clothes are comfortable enough for play and running around. Hanes has everything you need!

My kids are always running around and will be doing a lot of walking aroun at school, so I want them to have the best socks possible.  Hanes has so many sttles to choose from.

My son has been loving these socks, and wears them even around the house.

Hanes has more than socks though, they also sell T-shirts, shorts, and so much more.  We were able to try out some shirts and a pair of shorts for back to school.

The shirts are very comfy and come tagless, which I was really excited about (lame I know).  My son hates tags and requaests I cut them off every shirt or he will not wear them.   The shirts come in a variety of colors, and sizes. The shorts are so comfy (according to my son). They have a stretchy waistband and are loose around the leg area, which makes it  a lot more comfortable.

Visit www.Hanes.com for all your back to school shopping.

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, Items were supplied by Hanes for my review. All thoughts are my own.

Back To School with Scunci Bendini and Softlips Giveaway Closed

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School is right around the corner and having two girls, I want them to look there best.   Which for my oldest means having her hair up or styled, She likes to twirl her hair until it knots.

I was recently introduced to Scunci Bendini, and I though it was a great way to add a little sparkle and flair to any little girls back to school list.

all you need t do is slide and snap, it’s that simple with Bendini. My kids enjoyed these and I have to say they were so adorable, you can bet I will be doing their hair like this very often.  I was surprised at how well it actually holds hair, my kids always go play outside and comeback with chunks of hair out of there ponytails. With the Bendini there was some hair that fell out but not as much as usual.

My other daughter with a different style of Bendini

You can find the Bendini at retailers nationwide for around $4.99

Don’t forget to enter Scunci’s monthly giveaways at www.facebook.com/scuncihair

Another company I love during the school year is Softlips. My daughters get really chapped lips during the winter, I mean it gets so bad you can see her lips a mile away.

 

Softlips provides conditioning for smoother softer lips, and protects from harmful UV rays.

*** I was able to try 5 of the awesome flavors they have Cherry, Rasberry, Strawberry, Mint and Wildberry.   Out of all 5 I would have to say my favorite is Cherry! I love the way it makes my lips feel, smell and look.

Softlips retail for $2.99 at all retailers.

I have a Scunci/Softlips prize pack to giveaway to one US reader.

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Back To School with Gomu

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Discover fun collectable surprises in every Gomu pack! Each time you open a Pack you have a chance at finding 1 of the Ultra rare Gold or Silver Key erasers. There is over 100 to collect, swap, and play! Hangten with your surf gear or get fashion forward with accessories, theres a Gomu for whatever you’re into! Collect them all and show off the coolest Gomu collection ever!

**** I had no idea what Gomu’s were when my kids kept asking for them, my kids kept telling me they were erasers. When the opportunity came up to review them , I was excited.   They really are cute, the erasers come in all different shapes and sizes. My kids immediately chose their favorites. My son chose a school bus, Kenzie chose a tube of lipstick (it actually opens), and Alex chose a bunny.  My surprise Gomus were a Drum Set and record player. My husband even thought they were cool, and that is something that rarely happens.

You can find Gomus at all major retailers or on Amazon
 for $5.49 (6Pack)

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Back To School with Dinosaur Train

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We are preparing For Kindergarten again this year, as my middle child will now be entering Kindergarten.  I am a little nervous since my daughter has never been to preschool or anything, and she is very shy.

Dinosaur Train and Henson has passed along some tips to help get ready for Kindergarten.

  • Practice Reading and Speaking- go over the alphabet with your child, letter sounds and more.
  • Learn about Color- teach about primary colors and what colors make when you mix them together.
  • Develop Fine Motor Skills- work with your child on cutting, buttoning zipping, and more to prepare them for being on their own in school.
  • Practice Gross Motor Skills- running,  jumping will help get them ready for play, and throwing the ball can help with getting ready for physical education.

Dinosaur Train is introducing lots of products  to get your child excited about school like books, color wonder sets, Megabloks, and my favorite Dinosaur Train outfits.

We received a Dinosaur Train outfit to review. It was so adorable on my son. The outfit comes with shorts and a short sleeve top featuring Buddy. It also came with a buttoned up shirt, for those casual affairs. LOL! Unfortunately my son hates button down shirts, i am not sure why but every time I put them on him, he rips them off. He agreed to wear the Dinosaur Train shirt for a little while though.

I actually really like the regular outfit with no button down shirt, It makes him look like an outdoors man.

You can find these outfits at Kohls and Kmart this August and September.

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, products were provided by the company. All thoughts are my own.

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