Now that summer is in full swing, many of us are spending loads of time at the beach and at the pool! What better way to relax than to splash in nice, cool water and build sandcastles? Or perhaps a nice picnic at the lake...With so many ways to enjoy the gorgeous weather, it's easy to see why summertime is the favorite time of year for so many! While you're enjoying all the fun in the sun this season, be sure to keep your skin protected from harmful UVA/UVB rays by using Coppertone sunscreens. Nothing takes the fun out of summer vacations more than getting a sunburn, in my opinion. Coppertone has something for all you Coppertone WOMEN out there while they search for the new Little Miss Coppertone! They know each of you is a Coppertone Girl in your own unique way and now you can find out what kind of Coppertone Girl you are by taking this fun quiz on Facebook! Take the quiz, then share it with your friends and readers for a SECOND entry into our contest! Remember, if you have a little girl age 2-8, all you have to do is submit a photo of her by June 22nd to enter the Little Miss Coppertone Contest. Special guest judge Alison Sweeney will lead the judging team in selecting finalists and starting on July 13th, America will vote to choose the next Little Miss Coppertone! The winner gets a dream family vacation and will be featured in a Coppertone print ad! To enter the contest and read the official rules, visit the Coppertone Facebook page. No Purchase Necessary. Contest Ends on 6/22/12. Click for Details ***Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a gift card in exchange for this post. No monetary exchange took place.***
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Are you ready to be swept away by adventure and Scottish lore? I sure am! Disney/Pixar's highly anticipated film, "BRAVE" will be storming onto theaters on June 22, 2012! That's just 2 more days! "BRAVE" premiered during the LA Film Festival at the Grand Opening of the Dolby Theatre.
Here are some great photos from the event! Website & Mobile site: Disney.com/Brave Like BRAVE on Facebook: facebook.com/PixarBrave Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/disneypixar This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of éclos Skin Care for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
By now you all know, I love skin care and beauty products. As a woman who is 30 years old, I think it's super-important to maintain a good skin care regiment. I have actually been using anti-aging products since I was in my early 20's. Hey, it makes sense to practice prevention before there's a problem. I would make rather use anti-aging products before I need them than have to rush to the nearest cosmetic surgeon for Botox or a facelift! I have to be honest. I really don't have too many skin issues. I don't have wrinkles and my skin is in pretty good condition overall. I always use products with SPF, and I have also used many, many different kinds of skin care products over the years. Some I loved, some...Well, not so much. Lately, I have been a fan of products that utilize the power of nature rather than use harsh chemicals. One such brand I discovered is éclos Skin Care. éclos features Apple Stem Cells extracted from a rare Swiss apple which have shown tremendous ability to stimulate skin stem cells, encouraging aging skin to behave like younger skin. Plant extracts, vitamins and anti-oxidants combine with the Apple Stem Cell technology to help minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and tired skin. eclos Skin Care products are gentle, and maintain the proper pH balance of the skin through the use of PhytoPlex 24, a proprietary blend of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant botanicals. Yep, these products are plant based, so you know they're bound to be ultra-nourishing to the skin! You may have seen similar products on the market before, but they've always been available only at high end department stores and cost an arm and a leg! éclos Skin Care is the first brand to make this technology available at mainstream stores for literally a fraction of the cost. I received an eclos starter kit to try for myself. This kit includes: • Facial Cleanser Skin Prep
I have been using this kit for about a week, and I have to say, I like it a lot! This product is very simple to use. You simply use a quarter sized amount, massaging it onto the skin. Then you rinse it away with water, just like any other cleanser. While I don't see a visible difference after such a short time, I do feel one. My skin seems a bit softer, and after using these products, I do feel very refreshed and clean. Here are some before and after photos. I hate having my picture taken without make-up, but the first is au-natural, at the pool. The after photo was taken about a week later, and all I have on my face is lip-gloss and eye make-up. Like I said, no truly visible difference just yet. However, I am confident that with prolonged use, eclos would provide a more dramatic change. Overall, I am quite impressed by eclos Skin Care. These products are a great anti-aging solution for women on a budget who want the same, luxurious experince that celebs enjoy. With today's economy, I think this applies to the vast majority of us! These products are a fantastic way to pamper the skin and keep those pesky wrinkles at bay! WIN IT! So who's up for a giveaway? The awesome folks at eclos Skin Care want you to experience the difference they've got to offer, and are generously giving one lucky reader the same starter kit I received! How cool is that?! Enter using the easy Rafflecopter form below! As the mama of 3 great kids, I know that pretty soon, I will need to invest in a bunk bed (or two). It won't be long before Sophie and Xander are old enough to have sleepovers, and bunk beds are the way to go when having overnight guests! Well, here's your chance to win a simply gorgeous bunk bed from the generous folks over at BunkbedsAtoZ.com! Welcome to The Walker Edison Bunk Bed Giveaway Event! Brought to you by BunkBedsAtoZ and Hosted by Children Teaching Mama. One lucky reader will win a Walker Edison Bunk Bed worth $549 "Parents and kids, boys and girls, everyone loves the options of the Edison Walker Collection. This exclusive design offers the best-seller twin-over-twin configuration with a new dark look. With the signature bunk-or-separate bed options, this bed can change to meet the ever-changing needs of growing children. This bed is not only the perfect place to fall asleep, but also the perfect place to wake up as the solid wood frame features a warm espresso finish. You don’t need much of a wake-up call to see how this bed meets every design need a bedroom could have." Giveaway is open to US only and ends July 10th at 11:59pm EST! As a mom, there have been so many times that I have wished I had a laminator. My kids love to rip, bend, and even chew on their flashcards, and I end up needing to buy new ones more often than I'd like to admit. Hey, I have 2 toddlers, and toddlers can be fairly destructive little creatures! Laminated flash cards are much more durable and save a ton of money and headaches in the longrun. Other times I wished I had a laminator involve my 12 year old, Kyle. You see, Kyle is an amazing artist. He always has been, ever since he was in preschool. He always loved drawing me pictures, often of the Titanic or some other historic monument, and while I have been able to keep most of them safe, a few have sadly become damaged. A laminator would have come in very handy to help preserve more of his earlier artwork. He's moved on top sculpting and canvas now, so not as much needs protection in the way that sketches and coloring pages would. Now that Kyle is in middle school, one thing he enjoys doing is forming little "clubs" with his friends. Whether it be an art club or a music club, it seems he always has something going on. He recently expressed interest in making photo ID badges for all of his members. Lucky for him, I had just the product to get the job done! The awesome folks at MyBinding.com sent me a GBC BadgeMates Badge Laminator Kit for review, so I eagerly went to work making my son's very own photo badge using one of his school portraits! Before I get into that, I would love to tell you more about MyBinding.com. They have a lot more to offer than just badge laminators, and they're true experts in their industry. New parents can be overwhelmed by the ever-changing needs of their babies. First, it's nursing (or bottle-feeding) every few hours. Then comes time to start adding simple solids to a baby's diet, such as rice cereal. Then it's time to start adding more foods to their diet, and eventually, even new textures! It's a lot to take in for new parents, and can leave you wondering: Is your baby getting all the right vitamins he or she needs to thrive? There are several vitamins that are essential for healthy growth and development. One very important vitamin is Vitamin C, which can be found in several fruits. Thankfully, fruits are usually kid-approved right from the start! The benefits of Vitamin C in the development of a young child are numerous. Vitamin C is a vital nutrient for a growing baby because it is required for the growth and maintenance of healthy skin and red blood cells. In addition, it helps build collagen, which forms connective tissue that binds muscles, bones, and tissues together. Earth's Best fortifies many of its infant foods with Vitamin C. Earth’s Best 2nd Super Fruits jarred baby food contains 100% of the daily value for antioxidant Vitamins A & C and super fruits such as Acai, Yumberry and Cherries. 2nd Super Fruits three varieties include: Earth's Best® Acai Grape Oatmeal Super Fruits: a combination of wholesome oatmeal, nutritious fruits and natural flavors. Acai is the fruit of palm trees that grow in the rainforests of the Amazon—trees Brazilians call "The Tree of Life." 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Since Earth's Best Organic offers foods that are free of artificial colors and flavors, GMO's, or preservatives, you can always be confident that your child is getting only the best that nature intended. Babies grow so quickly...One day, you're bringing them home from the hospital and the next thing you know, they're walking, talking, and claiming that everything under the sun is "MINE!" Yep, sweet, snuggly babies turn into toddlers in what seems like a blink of an eye. As the mom of not one, but TWO rambunctious toddlers, I know all about making the transition from infant to holy terror ...Oops, I mean toddler. Nap schedules change, attitudes change, and even the food changes! If you're like me, you probably stock up on pureed baby foods. I have a whole dedicated "baby pantry" where I keep all of my kids' foods, snacks, and smoothies. When my youngest son, Xander, started walking, talking, and grabbing at "grown-up" foods with great interest, I realized my baby was no longer a baby. He, like his slightly older sister, is a full-fledged toddler! So what to do with all of those baby foods and purees? Sure, I could have donated them or given them away. Instead, I chose to find new ways to incorporate these foods into my kids' meals in a fresh, toddler-friendly way. It's actually pretty simple. All it takes is a little bit of creativity! Here are a couple of great recipes from the folks at Earth's Best that take those leftover jars of baby food and transform them into dishes even the pickiest of toddlers are sure to love! Like many children, my toddlers love baby dolls. My very girly 2 and a half year old, Sophie, has quite the collection of "babies". She likes to talk to them, pretend to change their diapers, and dress them up in adorable doll clothing. She hugs and coos, and even comforts her babies when they're "Ky-ing". (That's Sophie-speak for crying.) She will be a wonderful mommy one day, although I must admit, I am in absolutely no rush for this milestone. Xander, my 1 and a half year old, also loves playing with his sister's dolls. Now I know a lot of people might raise an eyebrow at allowing a little boy to play dolls with his sister, but I have no problem with this whatsoever. It gives them something to do together, and it also helps teach my son to be kind and nurturing. This is a good thing, since as he grows, it's important for a little man to be empathetic and caring. His Daddy is a wonderful example of this, since he does all of the duties that I do, and without complaint. He kisses and hugs his children, changes diapers, and snuggles them every single day. When I see him interact with his kids, it makes me fall in love with him all over again! So allowing Xander to "play babies" with his sister cannot possibly be a bad thing, in my humble opinion. While my kids have several dolls they like to play with, none of them are overly remarkable. Sure, they're cute and cuddly, but they have a cartoonish appearance and do not resemble real babies at all. Cloth or hard plastic bodies, painted or sewn on eyes, and floppy limbs and bodies just don't seem realistic to me. That's why I was so excited when I learned about the adorable, realistic baby dolls from the folks at JCToys. You see, these dolls take the experience of playing with baby dolls to a whole new level. These dolls are so incredibly detailed, and are the closest thing I have seen to the real thing! Summer travels are here and Audiovox can help you take your favorite family films on the go with you! The DS2058 10.2″ Enhanced Definition Portable DVD Player with Swivel Display has a larger screen for easier viewing, clear picture display, decent sound quality, simple touch button commands and a unique swivel screen for better viewing reach. Watch your DVDs on the road, while camping and even in the comfort of your own home. 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