Sherish the moment with a photo that's private

There's a really cool new app out called Sherish. It's a completely private way to share your beloved photos. If you're like me you sometimes shy away from sharing photos of your kids on social media in fear that they may get shared by someone else and well who knows what after that. With the Sherish app when you share a photo it can only be see by the people you've personally invited to see it. Plus as soon as you post a photo you can have it automatically send email updates to the members so they know you've added something new.

Sherish allows you to add voice recordings to your photos telling others exactly what the photo was all about. I really liked this part because we have family hundreds of miles away and now my kids can recorded messages to go along with the photos we are sharing for their grandparents. You can also add comments and tag people in the photos. Another great feature is that Sherish has partnered with Walgreens so you can have your photos sent right from the app to the store for printing individually or as an album. Once you've uploaded all your photos you can access them by album, date, location, or people.

Sherish is very easy to get started with and you can make it as simple or complex as you like with how much you want to want to do with each photo. To share photos with others they do not even need a Sherish account. I love this part because I know I could never get my in-laws to download the app or even the desktop version and try to figure it out. This way I can upload and it just sends them an email with a link for them to go see the photos.

"In a recent survey of social media awareness conducted by the University of Michigan, more than 74 percent of parents said they had doubts about posting photos of their child on social media. The study also found that a startling 51 percent of parents offer up personal information alongside their photos that could identify a child's location, and 27 percent have publicly shared inappropriate pictures of their child."

About Sherish
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Sherish’s mission is to be your private, all in one photo solution for all your photo management, sharing and storage needs. It automatically organizes your photos and puts you in control of who you share your photos with. Sherish allows for users to have access to a private photo sharing network outside of social networks that so commonly track and profile their users. Sherish provides unlimited, safe cloud storage that is ad-free on a subscription basis. For more information, please visit http://www.sherish.com.

Download it: You can download the Sherish app at iTunes or for your desktop. Sherish offers unlimited photo storage and is now available in the iTunes app store for $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year. Sherish for Android will be available in June.

You can check out Sherish FREE for 6 months right now so check it out!

Turbo Fast on DVD June 2nd! #TurboFastInsiders #Giveaway - Ends 6-13

If you liked Turbo the movie then you are sure to love Turbo Fast the series!

Start your engines...and rev up the fun!  From DreamWorks Animation, creators of the hit movie Turbo, comes the high-speed animated series that takes comedy, action and excitement to the extreme.  Join the world’s fastest snail and his Fast Action Stunt Team as they put their elite skills to the test against all-new opponents on and off the track.  It’s a Turbo-charged collection of heart-racing thrills!

Disc 1 Episodes:
Crazy Fast
Dungball Derby / Ace of Race
Bumperdome / Broaches
African Queen / Mega Snails
Ants Ants Revolution / Clamsquatch
Turbo Stinks / Snails in Jail
Tale of Two Turbos, A / The Escargot Affair
Surf 'n Turf / Hardcase Returns

Disc 2 Episodes:
Turbo Drift
Ready, Set, Glow / Breakneck's Back
Cruise Control / R/C Turbo
Curse of the Cicadas / Beat-a Fajita
Karmageddon / Chet Gets Burned
Gypsy Moth Prophecies / Skidzo-Braina
No Can Do / Adopt-a-Toad
Buster Move / Gills
Terror of Tickula / Prank'd

Disc 3 Episodes:
Over Shadowed / Beware the Chickipede
Mall Is Well / Taco Tank
Zoo Lander / Balloonatics
Pocket Racket / Smack Me Down
Smoovin' On Up / The Great Shell Robbery
Chet vs. Dr. Disorder / Damselfly in Distress
Dome Sweet Dome / My Pet Clamsquatch
To Bee or Not to Bee / Hardluck & Hardcase
Tur-Bros / The Snailman

And while you're waiting for Turbo Fast to arrive on DVD here are some fun activities to keep you entertained!

Win it:  One lucky reader will win a Turbo Fast DVD. This giveaway will end June 13th at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen.  Prize fulfillment will be made by the sponsor, I am not responsible for prize delivery or lost or stolen deliveries. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter.

Super Simple Songs: Animals DVD #Giveaway - Ends 6-12

Super Simple Songs - Animals DVD Giveaway

Sponsored by Super Simple Learning

Hosted by Pea of Sweetness Co-Hosted by Deals of Sweetness

Farm animals, jungle animals, pets, and more! These are just a few things your kids will learn about in the Super Simple Songs - Animals DVD. They will also learn about other topics such as counting, parts of the body, basic time telling, animal sounds, and action verbs. It's great for little learners!

See what Emilee at Pea of Sweetness and her kiddos thought of this fun DVD for kids! The Super Simple Songs - Animals DVD is available for purchase on Amazon!

Would you like to win the Super Simple Songs - Animals DVD?

This giveaway runs through 6/12/15 at 11:00pm Eastern Time and is open to US residents ages 18+. Winner is subject to eligibility verification and will have 48 hours to confirm before a new winner will be drawn. For any questions/concerns please email emilee.roberts (at) peaofsweetness (dot) com (consider adding this email to your “Safe List” as winning email notification will be sent from this email). Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools.

Entry Method:  Please use Giveaway Tools form to enter.

The Balance Project Prize Pack #Giveaway - Ends 6-10

The Balance Project Giveaway

Sponsored by Balance Bar

Hosted by Pea of Sweetness Co-Hosted by Deals of Sweetness

Do you feel finding balance in life can be a little challenging? Then you're not alone! 98% of Americans strive to reach and maintain balance, but only 14% feel like they do! Balance Bar has introduced the Balance Project - a multi-year, multi-platform program to open a dialogue that will aid in improving America’s levels of balance. The Balance Project offers a place to share ideas, discuss challenges and successes and have some fun as well - on a journey to sustain balance!



Learn more about the Balance Project on Pea of Sweetness!

Would you like to win a Balance Project prize pack?

One winner will receive a box of Balance Bars, iPhone card holder, notepad and Balance Bar tote bag! This giveaway runs through 6/10/15 at 11:00pm Eastern Time and is open to US residents ages 18+. Winner is subject to eligibility verification and will have 48 hours to confirm before a new winner will be drawn. For any questions/concerns please email emilee.roberts (at) peaofsweetness (dot) com (consider adding this email to your “Safe List” as winning email notification will be sent from this email). Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools.

Entry Method:  Please use Giveaway Tools form to enter.

e-cloth - the frugal way to clean your bathroom #Giveaway - Ends 6-11

I recently received the Bathroom Pack from e-cloth for me to test out at home and see for myself just how it works. Products from e-cloth are made to help you clean at home easier, and chemical free. Those right there were the two reasons I was so excited to try it for myself. My kids are both old enough to have chores around the house, but I still hesitate to have my daughter do certain tasks because I don't want her around the cleaners to do certain tasks. That's where the Bathroom Pack from e-cloth comes in handy. With these two cloths I can have my daughter clean the mirror and the sinks/counter without any chemical sprays or cleaners. The thicker (bottom cloth in photo) is the one you get completely wet and use to clean most bathroom surfaces. The thinner (top cloth in photo) is for glass and polishing. You simply spray water on the surface to be cleaned and then wipe it with the cloth to clean/dry. I was actually very impressed with how well both cloths cleaned my bathroom surfaces. To be honest I was skeptical at first, but am now a believer and a full time user of e-cloth bathroom towels. They are easy to use, and easy to clean when I'm done using them. I just toss them in the wash with the rest of my towels and they are clean and ready to use again.

How to use: 
The Bathroom Cloth can be used damp or dry. If surface is already wet, use dry wiping the wet surface, otherwise wet thoroughly and wring out excess water and wipe surface to be cleaned. For heavier dirt, initially use wet before finishing damp. Finish wiping with dry Glass & Polishing Cloth.

The Glass & Polishing Cloth (use dry) for cleaning light dirt and grease from windows, mirrors, chrome, and tile. Spray water onto surface, fold into a pad and wipe. For best results, use the cloths in combination. Regular use of E-cloths® will be a significant help in reducing lime scale and water mark build up. A quick wipe after each bath or shower will help to keep baths, glass and tiles clean.

Features:
• Extra thick and absorbent Bathroom Cloth to remove excess water as well as dirt, grime and bacteria from bathroom surfaces.
• Includes one (1) 12.5" x 12.5" Bathroom Cloth and one 16" x 20" Glass & Polishing Cloth.
• True Chemical Free Cleaning - Fibers attract moisture and oil lifting and and trapping dirt, grease, soap, scum, grime, mildew, and remove over 99% of bacteria using just water.
• Proven to remove over 99% of all bacteria (including e-coli and listeria) from hard surfaces with just water.
• Cleans tubs, showers, sinks, vanities, faucets, tile, mirrors and windows.
• Guaranteed for 300 machine washes.

Connect with e-cloth:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | YouTube

Win it:  One lucky reader will win an e-cloth Bathroom Pack. This giveaway will end June 11th at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen.  Prize fulfillment will be made by the sponsor, I am not responsible for prize delivery or lost or stolen deliveries. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter.

Rudolph’s Pork Rinds make a great low carb snack! #Giveaway - Ends 6-10

If you're looking for a low carb snack I encourage you to check out Rudolph's Pork Rinds. I've always been a fan of pork rinds as a snack, but I don't always want something that's plain. Sometimes I like to eat a snack that has a bit of flavor to it. That's why I was excited to receive some awesome flavors from Rudolph’s Pork Rinds to try out. My husband is big on spicy flavored snacks so he was pretty happy too. Between us and the kids we had all three bags gone within a few days if that tells you just how much we liked them. Yes I felt a little guilty that we went through them that quick, but on the other hand they are a good low carb snack so I knew we didn't do it by over indulging ourselves. There's just something about pork rinds that makes them so much different than a regular potato chip for snacking. Maybe it's the flavor, maybe it's the texture, or maybe it's the way they crunch in your mouth. Any way you look at it they are a hit in my house, and would probably be a hit in yours too!  They would be great for summer picnics and parties too, and I bet no one else would think to bring them so you'd be the hit of the party!

About the brand: Rudolph’s Pork Rinds is the world’s largest suppliers of branded, private-label and low carb snack foods, including the world’s largest manufacturer of the best tasting pork rinds, pork pellets and chicharinas.

Flavors: Rudolph’s Pork Rinds come in Original, Hot & Spicy, and Bold & Spicy BBQ.

Buy it: You can purchase Rudolph’s Pork Rinds online or at your local Walmart.

Connect with Rudolph's:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

Win it:  One lucky reader will win 3 bags of Rudolph’s Pork Rinds. This giveaway will end June 10th at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen.  Prize fulfillment will be made by the sponsor, I am not responsible for prize delivery or lost or stolen deliveries. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter.

Go out in style with coordinating pieces from Thirty-One

The Retro Metro Bag from Thirty-One is the perfect everyday bag. It can hold folders, notebooks, your wallet, accessories and more in the main compartment. All this while keeping your smaller items organized in the interior zippered pocket and the two credit card/cell phone pockets located on the inside back of the bag. Plus it has a really nice clip on the inside at one end that's perfect for keeping things you need often from being lost in the bottom of your bag. I like to use mine to hold my store rewards cards because I have them on a separate keychain. It also has two exterior pockets (one on each end) that are great for things like your car keys, cell phone, sunglasses and more! I like to keep one of my fold-up grocery totes in one of the outside pockets so I always have one with me no matter where I am. The pockets are nice and deep so I don't have to worry about anything falling out of them either.

Along with my Retro Metro Bag I also have a coordinating Perfect Cents Wallet. I love that it has 10 card slots making it convenient for me to carry and organize all of my various cards all in one place. I like to keep my driver's license in the open window slot so I don't have to even take it out when I need to show it to someone. There's multiple larger slots/pockets where you can sort your bills, discount cards, or coupons. I even keep a few bandages in one of them so they stay flat and are easy to find. There's even a place to put a pen in the center and it doesn't make the wallet extra bulky or anything either. With a zipper on the front and the back there's plenty of room for change and other small things you like to keep handy in your bag. And to wrap up the great features of the wallet it also features a D-ring where you can attach a wrist strap for those times when you just want to carry your wallet by itself.

Along with my bag and wallet I also received the awesome Bring-A-Bottle Thermal from Thirty-one. I like this item a lot because in the summer I like to always take a bottle of water with me when I head out. With this thermal I can take a bottle and actually keep it cold for a lot longer than just putting it in my car by itself. Plus with the handy drawstring top it keeps the moisture inside the thermal and keeps everything on the outside dry. That makes it great for toting it in my Retro Metro Bag. I don't have to worry about anything in my bag getting wet. It features a carabiner hook on the side so I can even attach it on the hook inside my bag too if I want to keep it up higher in the bag. I usually just put it in one of the outside pockets though so it's super easy to get in and out. I was able to put a 23.7oz tall bottle of water in mine with just the top sticking out (as shown in the photo). Perfect for running errands on a hot sunny day!

Buy it: You can purchase products from Thirty-One Gifts through a Thirty-One consultant. Each month they have new and exciting customer specials. They also have hostess specials giving you an added incentive to hold your own party so you can cash in on extra rewards! Or if you think Thirty-One just might be the place for you to earn a little extra cash while building your collection you can become a consultant yourself.

Make sure you enter my giveaway to win a Retro Metro Bag!

PartyPail has everything you need for the perfect graduation party!

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It’s that time of year again! The class of 2015 is graduating high school and college and ready to embark on their next adventure. PartyPail has everything you need to send them on their way with the perfect celebration! And, they're offering up to 50% off graduation party supplies (prices marked), just in time for your party.

From plates and napkins, to balloons and streamers, PartyPail has everything you would need to honor the graduate in your life! With a full range of graduation party supplies, you won’t need to shop anywhere else. Plus, it’s all based on color, so you can pick out the graduate’s school colors or just throw them a party based on their favorites. I personally love the black & white graduation party supplies. 

Almost all of the PartyPail graduation supplies can be personalized with the graduate’s name and date of graduation. Take a look at these custom graduation banners as an example. 

In addition to the great sale, PartyPail is offering free shipping on orders over $49. Use the coupon code below to take advantage of this great offer:

Free shipping on $49+
Coupon Code: freeship49d
Expiration Date: 06/04/2015

Try something new and unique with MARY's secret ingredients subscription box

I know there are a ton of different subscription boxes out there these days and most of them are pretty much alike with just a few differences from what I've noticed based on the brand. MARY’s secret ingredients is actually a very different and unique subscription box. Yes it comes in your standard sized box with the tissue paper and pretty packaging like all the rest, but it's what's under all that stuff that stands out. It also comes with a nice little brochure that tells what each item is inside the box and how you would use it. Very helpful for those things that are new to you.

Check out the unboxing video below for the Spring 2015 box that I received:

The very first thing I noticed was that the box not only came with unique food products, it also came with a unique culinary tool. I can honestly say I have never seen a Cit-Trease (the orange handled tool). I know you're probably going a what?? It's a clever tool that makes removing citrus from the peel very easy. I was immediately in love with it because I hate getting citrus peels under my nails when I am trying to remove them. Awesome right? Besides the awesome new culinary tool I now have I also have many great food products I've been trying out for the first time with my family. Plus when you order one of the boxes you also are signed up for awesome emails that provide you with great recipe ideas for your box items. I found this very helpful because I had no idea how to even begin to use a few of the products in the box and the recipes gave me perfect ways to use them that my family would actual enjoy. The recipes were all easy to follow and contained ingredients I pretty much already had in my pantry so I didn't have to go out and buy anything special.

About:
MARY’s secret ingredients, the surprise culinary subscription box created by Mary Pisarkiewicz, author of the blog LOVE- the secret ingredient.

With LOVE – the secret ingredient, Mary shares her expertise, passion and her all-time favorite recipes with 31,000+ followers. As a passionate cook, Mary always looks for new inspiration and interesting flavor combinations and she knows that other foodies are the same. So she wanted to share her favorite new ingredients with others, provide support to food manufacturers and producers, as well as use her passion and the popularity of her blog to give back to combat hunger.

This is why, in 2014, Mary launched her surprise subscription box service, MARY's secret ingredients (MSI) uniting all of her goals. MSI helps natural food manufacturers introduce new products and works to eliminate childhood hunger worldwide alongside the global initiative Feed The Children.

MARY’s secret ingredients is a limited edition culinary surprise subscription box service. Seasonally themed, only a limited number of boxes are available each quarter. The boxes are filled with a surprise assortment of unique, gourmet, artisanal ingredients and small kitchen products to inspire home cooks to create wonderful tasting food.

Buy it: You can sign up for upcoming seasonal boxes through their website.

Show them you care on this National Senior Health & Fitness Day

“Mom just got a hip replacement. She has to be out of the hospital, but she’s too sick to go home. What should we do?”

“Dad has dementia, and his health has declined to the point that it’s unsafe for him to be at home. Help!”

“I need somewhere to recover from heart surgery. I don’t want to be a burden to my kids and wish there were somewhere I could go with advanced medical care. Do I have any options?”

Awesome Creations are happening at LEGOLAND!

Can you imagine taking the time to build something out of 30 billion LEGO bricks? LEGOLAND California did just that when it built New York City in the park’s Miniland USA.

Or did you know that The Albert Einstein was one of the first and largest LEGO models built in LEGOLAND, Florida? How does one go about building these creations? What is the planning process? How long does it take? The wondrous art and science of building life size LEGO brick creations has captured the awe of many across the world. So much so that LEGOLAND has put together an infographic of statistics that LEGOLAND enthusiasts (and even those less familiar) are sure to enjoy.

Find out for yourself the facts on the awesome LEGOLAND creations here:
http://bit.ly/1BnvJeW

As an adult I'm even mesmerized by the creations being made out of LEGO bricks!

FAITH Christian Jewelry #Giveaway (2 winners) - Ends 6-7

FAITH Christian Jewelry Giveaway 

Sponsored by FAITH Christian Jewelry 

Hosted by Pea of Sweetness Co-Hosted by Deals of Sweetness

Are you looking for beautiful Christian jewelry or decor? Then look no further than FAITH Christian Jewelry! FAITH Christian Store is your home for the latest Christian jewelry, decor, and gifts/accessories. They offer a variety of gorgeous faith based products for men, women and children including jewelry, home decor, gifts and accessories and more! They offer free shipping and a low price guarantee!

Would you like to win a $25 Gift Certificate to FAITH Christian Jewelry? 2 will win! This giveaway runs through 6/7/15 at 11:00pm Eastern Time and is open worldwide ages 18+. Winner is subject to eligibility verification and will have 48 hours to confirm before a new winner will be drawn. For any questions/concerns please email emilee.roberts@peaofsweetness.com (consider adding this email to your “Safe List” as winning email notification will be sent from this email.) Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools.

Entry Method:  Please use Giveaway Tools form to enter.

Rainy day movies to keep kids entertained!

With school letting out in the next few weeks pretty much everywhere it's time to start planning ways to keep kids entertained when it's raining and they can't go outside to play. I like to save movies I know they will love in my watch-list so they easy to access.

One of the cartoon series I saved to my list for my daughter is Rainbow Brite. I can remember watching Rainbow Brite as a child myself and always loved the adventures she went on with her horse Starlite. Another great series is Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures because it's great for all ages plus it's not just a time filler, kids can actually learn about animals from all over the globe.

Watch Rainbow Brite on Feeln for as low as $1.99
Join Rainbow Brite, her horse Starlite, and all her friends as they stand up against the forces of darkness to protect Rainbowland and keep the world colorful.

Watch Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures on Feeln for as low as $1.99
In this charming and educational series, Emmy Award-winning Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and best pal of the animals, Jack Hanna takes us on adventures around the globe to meet furry, feathered and finned friends. Children of all ages get close up looks as animals prove how smart and talented they are, while Jungle Jack shows us the importance of caring for our bio-diverse planet.

Sometimes you have a little time to fill, and sometimes you have a lot. Here are some great Feature-Length Movies that your kids might enjoy too!

Return to Nim's Island
The beauty of Australia's coast is on full display in this sweet film that follows the original Nim's Island movie. Nim, played by Bindi Irwin, is forced to take a step outside her comfort zone and make a human friend when she discovers that the island she and her father call home is to be sold. She and her new pal, Edmund, do everything they can to save the pristine island and all the animals that call it home.

Spy Kids
Nine years ago, top international spies Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez traded the excitement of espionage for the adventure of parenthood. But when they're called out on a secret mission, the Cortezes are separated from their family and kidnapped by the evil Fegan Floop. Fortunately, there are two people who possess the skills and know-how to reunite the family: Carmen and Juni Cortez, their spy kids.

Jumanji
A lonely little boy gets trapped in a mystical board game, spending decades lost in a savage wilderness. Then a pair of siblings discover the game, and by playing it, they open up their house to a herd of stampeding animals. Now the only way to get everything back in order is for them all to join up and finish the game together.

Hook
Let the magic back in your life with this enchanting second chapter to the story of Peter Pan. This time, a middle-aged Peter must duel the vengeful Captain Hook. On the line are the lives of Pan's children, and this is his opportunity to prove to them that they're the most important people in his world.

Whatever it is you need a time filler for Feeln has some awesome titles for you to choose from that are all kid friendly and definitely mother approved!

Wool Dryer Balls #Giveaway - Ends 5-29

Wool Dryer Balls Giveaway Sponsored by Sheep Soft

Hosted by Deals of Sweetness and Our Refuge & Strength

Co-Hosted by Pea of Sweetness

Say goodbye to dryer sheets forever! De-wrinkle clothes instantly! Stop exposing you and your family to harsh man made chemicals that are used in laundry softeners and dryer sheets. Instead use a natural solution... soft sheep's wool!

Sheep Soft handmade wool balls are crafted using the finest wool to give your clothes a luxurious, ultra soft, static free feel. You cannot get these results with ordinary laundry softeners or dryer sheets.

Would you like to win a set of 6 XL Wool Dryer Balls from Sheep Soft? This giveaway will run through 5/29 at 11:00pm Eastern Time and is open to US residents ages 18+. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to confirm before a new winner will be drawn. (Consider adding dealsofsweetness (at) gmail (dot) com to your "Safe List" as winning email notification will be sent from this email.) Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools.

Entry Method:  Please use Giveaway Tools form to enter.

It's a pool party over at ModCloth! #fashiontruth

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It's a pool party over at ModCloth, and you're invited! With so many bikinis and one pieces to pick from, you're bound to find a standout look that suits your style. And while you're at it, check out ModCloth's exploration of so-called "ideal" beach bodies in their new Swim-fographic! It's an intriguing look at how arbitrarily beauty standards have changed over time. Of course, ModCloth knows that every body is a beach body -- the only requirements are a beach, your bod, and a swimsuit you can't wait to flaunt! 

Summer apparel that's made to outlast summer with Nanotex® technology #ExpectationsExceeded

It's almost my favorite time of the year...summer! And that means it's time for shorts and short sleeve shirts. And of course my other favorite thing....clothes shopping with my daughter. This past winter my daughter sprouted up and now pretty much all of her summer apparel from last year is either too short, or too tight. So that means we get to go summer clothes shopping. I don't know about you, but when I buy summer clothes I like them to last through summer, and hopefully into the start of the school year since the weather is still pretty warm when they go back. So that leaves me looking for good quality clothes built just for that. I recently had the opportunity to receive an outfit for my daughter from Gymboree that featured Nanotex® technology. (You can read a little bit about it below.) With this awesome stain fighting technology I can count on her new outfit (and the other clothes we plan to shop for) to last through summer and into the next school year. This not only saves us money it also saves me time because it has stain, soil and odor protection built into the clothing. That means less time pre-soaking and scrubbing to get out those pesky stains.

About:
Nanotex uses nanotechnology to transform the molecular structure of fibers, creating fabrics that can offer stain, soil and odor resistance, while preserving the natural breathability, comfort, and durability of apparel textiles. Nanotex clothing continues to look great wear after wear and is protected from grass stains, grape juice spills and mud puddle splashes.

Connect with Nanotex at: www.nanotex.com. 

Follow Nanotexus on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nanotex
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nanotex  use #ExpectationsExceeded
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nanotex

Buy it: Nanotex clothing is available at more than 100 leading brands including Target, GAP, Gymboree, Land’s End, Kohl’s, Adidas and more.

Team Umizoomi: Meet Shark Car on DVD today!

If your kiddos like Team Umizoomi then you'll definitely want to check out their latest title Meet Shark Car that hit shelves today. I know it's geared more towards preschoolers, but my daughter still likes to watch them on occasion too. She likes seeing the fun adventures they take together as a team.

About:
Milli, Geo and Bot are back with all-new friends and adventures in the brand-new DVD, Team Umizoomi: Meet Shark Car. Preschoolers are invited to join Team Umizoomi as they use their mighty math powers to find Shark Car and return him to their friend Jose. Created by Nickelodeon and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Team Umizoomi: Meet Shark Car now available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $14.99.

Team Umizoomi: Meet Shark Car includes the following episodes:
• Shark Car: Team Umizoomi jump into action to find Shark Car and get him back to their friend Jose before the ferry leaves.

• Umi Toy Store: Team Umizoomi travel through a giant store to find their friend Colin’s coins so he can purchase his favorite toy, Sparkle Pup.

• Stompasaurus: Team Umizoomi must travel to the aquarium, bowling alley and ice cream store to find Stompasaurus’ toy pieces and bring them to their friend Wyatt.

• Lost and Found Toys: Team Umizoomi set out to return missing toys to their rightful owners in Umi City.

Buy it:

Renuzit® Pearl Scents® #Giveaway (3 winners) #DesignYourAir - Ends 6-2

I don't know about you, but I like to have a nice smell in my living room when I have guests come over to visit. I've been through all of the traditional ways of trying to give it a nice fresh scent from traditional candles, to the wax melts, to diffusers, you name it. But one thing I that has always bothered me about any of those methods is that I can only use them when I'm at home. And the fear that I would forget to turn them off when I left. With Renuzit® Pearl Scents® I don't have to worry about that anymore. I can just open a jar, set it on my side table, and leave it there all the time! It provides a constant fragrance that lasts for up to 30 days and I never have to worry about it. Plus it looks great in my living room. I can't wait to check out the other fragrances and add them to other rooms of my house too.

About:
Renuzit® Pearl Scents® are a decorative odor neutralizer that fills your home with refreshing fragrances that last up to 30 days. They come in a charming little jar that was designed to go along with your current home decor. There’s no need for electric plugs or flames. Simply, set it down and it continuously leaves your room with a light and fresh scent.

Renuzit Pearls Scents are now available in these aromas:
• Blue Sky Breeze
• Serenity
• Sparkling Rain
• Tranquil
• Seductive Pineapple

Win it:  3 lucky readers each will win Renuzit® Pearl Scents® (free product coupon). This giveaway will end June 2nd at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen.  Prize fulfillment will be made by the sponsor, I am not responsible for prize delivery or lost or stolen deliveries. Open to residents of the US.

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Save during The MagnetStreet Diamond Anniversary Celebration Sale!

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It All Started with Save the Date Magnets

• Hard to imagine a time when "Saving the Date" was little more than a verb but back in 2005, MagnetStreet was one of the first national vendors to offer Save the Date Magnets.

• Since then, MagnetStreet has grown to be a full service stationer-and an industry leader in design and print capabilities.

• From Invitations, to Announcements, Thank Yous, Favors...MagnetStreet now offers an entire line up on specialty papers for the big day and beyond.

• Never wavering desire-to-serve. We love helping our customers turn their dreams into reality-through personal expression via unlimited color choices and innovative editing tools for colors, fonts, photos, and wording.

To celebrate their 10^th anniversary MagnetStreet.com is having a site-wide Anniversary sale that covers all of their products for celebrating your wedding or life events!

MagnetStreet.com - Create Your Personalized Cards, Magnets and Printed Stationery Items!

Snack healthy on the go with Veggie-Go’s!

When I am out running around doing errands or playing at the park with the kids I like to always have something on hand for us for a snack just incase we need it. I'm sure you've been there, that I can't wait until lunch feeling that we all get from time to time. But with the summer heat creeping up it gets a little harder to carry snacks around in the car. That's what's great about Veggie-Go’s they won't melt or go bad while you're toting them around for that "gotta have it" moment. When I got my sampling of Veggie-Go’s I decided to do a blind taste test with my kids so they couldn't make a pre-determined opinion based on what the package said they contained. I knew if my kids seen the word beets they might not even try it or give it a chance. So I opened each of the packages before having them try them out and just let them know they were fruit and veggie leathers. For the most part the kids did like them. They each had their favorites, and each had the ones they didn't like so much. But the overall consensus was that they both liked the Sweet Potatoes & Apples Spices the most. I have to agree with them it was my favorite too. It had a nice sweet taste to it and didn't taste like just another "health food". Veggie-Go's are a great replacement to sticking a candy bar or sugar filled snack in your purse on the way out the door.

About:
At Veggie-Go’s, we produce organic fruit and veggie leathers. They are made with simply pureed and dehydrated fruits and veggies with some fun spices – nothing else added! Our products can be found at Whole Foods Market and other leading natural foods stores nationwide. Veggie-Go’s snacks are organic, gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and kid-approved!

Why choose Veggie-Go’s?
• 1/2 serving of fruit AND 1/2 serving of veggies in every strip
• Less than 1/3 the sugar of the leading fruit strip (no added sugar or fruit concentrates)
• Organic and Non-GMO
• Unique and DELICIOUS flavors!

Buy it: You can purchase Veggie-Go's through their online website.

Sesame Street: Elmo The Musical Volume 2: Imagine & Learn DVD #Giveaway - Ends 6-1

I can remember watching Sesame Street growing up and was excited to see it was still around when I had children of my own. And I love how Elmo has become such a spotlight character. He's fun and kids really enjoy watching to see what Elmo will do next. So we were pretty excited about finding out Elmo was back at it again with his second volume of Sesame Street: Elmo The Musical.

About:
In Sesame Street: Elmo the Musical Volume 2: Imagine and Learn, kids will sing, dance, play and imagine along with Elmo on math-filled adventures!  They’ll join Elmo as he becomes a cowboy in his musical “The Count-by-Two Kid,” and escorts six kitty-cows through a canyon to the Double Double Dude Dude Ranch Ranch. Next, they’ll don a detective hat with Elmo to help investigate the secret behind all the sneezing. An extension of Sesame Street’s STEAM curriculum (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), each episode is an interactive, fun-filled musical adventure created by Elmo and the child at home. Focusing on imagination and math skills, such as enumeration, relational concepts, addition/subtraction, geometric shapes and many more, Elmo takes viewers on thrilling explorations as he imagines himself in many adventures. This DVD also includes bonus full-length video of Play With Me Sesame: Imagine With Me, which focuses on imagination and interactive learning.

Your favorite furry red monster is ready to sing and dance again! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization, released Sesame Street: Elmo The Musical Volume 2 on DVD for $14.98 SRP. With over two hours of fun in seven all-new episodes, Sesame Street fans young and old will love to interact with Elmo during his explorations!

Win it:  One lucky reader will win a Sesame Street: Elmo The Musical Volume 2: Imagine & Learn DVD. This giveaway will end June 1st at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen.  Prize fulfillment will be made by the sponsor, I am not responsible for prize delivery or lost or stolen deliveries. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter.

Is your dog ready for the Purina ONE 28 Day Challenge? #ONEDifference

If your pup is anything like ours he thinks he's a human and wants to do pretty much everything we do. I think that is becoming the trend more and more these days with pets. They seem to be taking over our furniture, our beds, and sometimes even our lives! I guess that's because we are always trying to show them we love them through lots of attention and of course a healthy diet. We want to make sure our beloved pets are happy and healthy just like one of our kids. What fun is a pet if they can't really be a part of the family in every way? I know you can't tell it from the photo but our Pete is just a little over a year and a half old now and that means good nutrition is an important part of his development.

When I heard about the Purina One 28 Day Challenge I decided it might just be what we needed to help our pup get the nutrition he needs. We started off with a sample of the Purina ONE SmartBlend True Instinct with Real Salmon and Tuna and let me tell you Pete scarfed it right up. I knew right then he was ready for the challenge! So we headed out and picked up a full size bag so we could get started.

Some of the benefits of participating in the Purina One 28 Day Challenge are:
• A well needed boost of energy.
• Beautiful skin and coat.
• It's highly digestible.
• Bright eyes (the window to your dogs health).
• Good dental health.
• A great taste they'll love.
• $3 off coupon during registration to get started.

Since starting the 28 Day Challenge I've noticed that Pete is extra full of energy and always ready to play hard. He's just like you'd expect a pup to be ready to play and get lots of love and attention. My son's been running around the back yard with him and I think he even gets worn out before Pete does! His coat is also nice and shiny and not dull like it was before. You can see the nice shades of brown in his fur standing out too. I call this a happy and healthy dog.

If your dog seems sluggish or isn't exactly the happy go lucky dog he/she used to be then I encourage you to join me on the Purina One 28 Day Challenge. Together we can make our way towards a healthier and happier life for our beloved pets.

Connect with Purina and the 28-Day Challenge:
Sign up for the 28-Day Challenge: http://puri.na/17Id84N
Like Purina on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1DpZ8Fz
Follow Purina ONE on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1EY87jo

Strawberry Shortcake Berry Best in Show DVD #BerryBestInShow

Now on DVD!

Join Strawberry Shortcake and some new furry friends in these delightful “tails” about being yourself and encouraging others to do the same. During his road trip to find homes for his orphan puppies, Huckleberry Pie and his four-legged crew get stranded in Berry Bitty City. Luckily, Strawberry and her berry best pals decide to help out with the strays in “A Boy and His Dogs.” Blueberry Muffin and Huck become “Partners in Crime” when they try to write a mystery story together…with surprising results. And the fur is sure to fly when the girls try to help Huck start a dog shelter in “The Mystery of the Disappearing Dog Show.” It’s a howling good time with sweet doggy delights for everyone!

Win it:  One lucky reader will win a Strawberry Shortcake Berry Best in Show DVD. This giveaway will end June 1st at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen.  Prize fulfillment will be made by the sponsor, I am not responsible for prize delivery or lost or stolen deliveries. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter.

The How-To-Guide on Wearing a Basic Tee & $50 credit to 9th & Elm #Giveaway - Ends 5-25

Author: Elly Bethune, co-founder of 9^th & Elm

We all know you can wear a tee shirt with basic leggings or denim, but what are the other cool ways to wear your favorite boyfriend tees and tanks!? I've got some ideas that can help you put some outfits together, or recognize some pieces missing in your wardrobe that you need stat!

The Sequin Maxi Skirt: Tuck that tee into the maxi skirt and blouse it a little. Also throw on a statement necklace with this look, so it balances out the loud sequin skirt and the tee shirt being so opposite of one another. A statement necklace isn't 100 percent necessary, but see how it looks. Purchase the I Have Nothing to Wear Tee here.

The Leather Mini Skirt: Throw this on with some tall pumps, and girl you are good to go! Leave it tucked in or let it out. I like both the polished and un-clean look here, so try both to see how you feel hotter! Purchase the But First, COFFEE Tee here.

The Cigarette Skinny-Legged Pant: You want to make sure these pants are tight, tight, tight, so the tee shirt is the only thing blousy here. Try it with a crop top, or a regular-fitted tee is perfect with this pant-look. Love it with a POP of color with the heels here. Try the cobalt blue like I did. Purchase the Hide Your Crazy & Act Like a Lady Tee here.

The Accordion Maxi Skirt: Much like how we styled the maxi sequin skirt, you can do the same for this look. Love the POP of color with the accordion maxi skirt here. Think it adds a lot to the tank giving it a dressier look with heals or a dressed down look with nice sandals. This look would also be great with a bright pink lip. Purchase the Wild Spirit Tank here.

The Boyfriend Jean: I love a good distressed boyfriend jean. Make sure to tight-roll those jeans, yes I said tight-roll like the 80’s (roll them high enough so they almost look like a capri skinny jean), and put on some baller heals with this look. Preferably a pump or one with an ankle strap and you could also add a blazer to complete this look. Purchase the Be YOU Tiful Tee here.

The Skater Skirt: This is a great look to have more fun with the tank. Try knotting it to the side or in the back and show a little skin. The bottom is so fun and flirty, why not flirt it up with the top too! Purchase the Drink Russian, Drive German, Wear Italian, Kiss French here.

Dressy Shorts: Put away those denim shorts for now ladies and gents, and let’s add a flouncy pair of shorts, or sequin, lace, to add some texture to the tee. While you’re at it, throw on some platform wedges to make sure those legs are looking long and lean! It’s the perfect tee to wear out with the girls to the bar, or out with your man. Purchase the Moon Shine Tee here.

Colored Jeans: It’s spring, after all, which means we need some color in our lives after all that drab black and dark colors in the winter that float around our closet. So let’s add that POP of color with our bottoms. Whether that means jeans or shorts, it doesn’t matter. Whatever you feel like that day, let it shine with your new tee or tank. Don’t have any colored denim, try white jeans too! Purchase the Rock Me Mama Like a Wagon Wheel Tank here.

So stop wearing your tee like everyone else, and let’s jazz it up this spring! But first, you need a cool tee that screams you. Try out these tanks and tees this spring and bring your personality out with not only the top, but the bottoms too.

Win it:  One lucky reader will win a $50 9th & Elm site credit. This giveaway will end May 25th at 11:00 AM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen.  Prize fulfillment will be made by the sponsor, I am not responsible for prize delivery or lost or stolen deliveries. Open to residents of the US or Canada.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter.

Ozeri Ultra Thin Professional Digital Kitchen Scale

I love how thin this Ozeri digital food scale is. It takes up barely any space in my cabinet when I slide it in on its side. The scale I was using before had a big round top to it and it was hard to store between use. This one I just turn on it's side and put in my cabinet next to my canned goods. Why canned goods you ask? Because I know it won't fall over this way when taking something out of the cabinet. I'm sure you've had that happen before where you took one thing out of the cabinet and other things came tumbling out with it. Now I bet your nodding your head in agreement, this is a great idea!

Unlike the other scale I have this one actually allows you to weigh up to 11 lbs all at once. This is great because I like to make things in double batches and I can weigh it all at once now. The digital read out is very easy to see and read. It displays weights in pounds (lbs), kilograms (kg), grams (g), and ounces (oz) so you are set no matter what weight version you need. It also features a "tare" button so you can put your container on the scale first then basically put the scale back to zero before adding the food you need to weigh. This is great because you don't have to try to guess the weight of your container. The stainless steel surface is very easy to clean with the wipe of a wet dishcloth. Includes two installed lithium batteries. Overall I really like this scale from how it looks, to how it works, to how easy it is to store.

Buy it: You can purchase the Ozeri Ultra Thin Professional Digital Kitchen Food Scale online.

Muslin Blankets #Giveaway - Ends 5-26

Muslin Blankets Giveaway Sponsored by Margaux & May

Hosted by Deals of Sweetness Co-Hosted by Pea of Sweetness

Margaux & May offer stunning chic muslin blankets that have been designed with Mom in mind. No typical pinks and blues or baby prints here, their muslin blankets are completely unique, organic, comfortable and beautiful! Their muslin blankets are stylish, but they’re also comfortable for baby as they’re 100% organic cotton which is soft, luxurious, warm and lightweight all at the same time. At Margaux & May, they’re inspired by fashion just as much as they’re inspired by innovative baby products!

Emilee at Deals of Sweetness had a chance to review these gorgeous muslin blankets and shared her experience! A set of Margaux & May Organic Cotton Muslin Blankets usually retails for $49.99 but can be purchased on Amazon for $29.99 (sale price at the time of this posting).

Win it: Would you like to win a set of 100% Organic Cotton Muslin Blankets from Margaux & May? 3 will win! This giveaway will run through 5/26 at 11:00 pm Eastern Time and is open to US residents ages 18+. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to confirm before a new winner will be drawn. (Consider adding dealsofsweetness (at) gmail (dot) com to your "Safe List" as winning email notification will be sent from this email.) Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools.

Entry Method:  Please use Giveaway Tools form to enter.

It's go time with Reusable Coffee Cups & Water Bottles from Reduce

I'm one of those that likes to always have something cold to drink in my hand on the way out the door when it starts getting warm out. But I don't always have the luxury of spare time to make myself a beverage, and don't like to spend unnecessarily on disposable bottle beverages either. That's why I was super excited to learn about the WaterWeek line of reusable water bottles. It's called WaterWeek because it's a set of five  bottles that's perfect to have ready for each day of your work week. The bottles are BPA free and dishwasher safe so they are safe for drinking beverages out of and easy to clean between fill-ups.  I like that they come with a nice little tray that slides into the refrigerator. I wasn't sure about this at first, but once I filled them up and got them in the fridge I fell in love. I was afraid if I lifted one bottle the whole thing would come up with it, but with the others full the tray stays flat on the shelf. This is a great set to have water (or other cold beverages) on hand for a moments notice. I can even slip one into my purse because it's so nice and tall it fit in my outside pocket.

I also really like my new set of GoGo's coffee cups. GoGo's are single serve barista style coffee cups that easily stack up saving you lots of space in your cabinet. They are BPA free and dishwasher safe making them a great go-to source for safety and convenience.  I like that they fit perfectly under the dispenser part of my single serve coffee maker unlike some travel mugs that can be just a little bit to tall. Now I can brew and go right away too because they have nice insulated sleeves to keep you from having to hold onto a hot mug. The other great part is you can interchange all of the parts and make your cups all one color, two colors, or even three colors to match your mood.

Buy it: You can purchase these and other Reduce products through their online store.

Cool off with some Homemade Zoku Ice Pops!

Summer will be here before you know it and I know in my house that means it's time to start making ice pops! My kids like to make them at home so they can make whatever flavor they like. I like it because I can monitor how much sugar is actually in those ice pops. And I can even make them with fruit juice and diced up fruit bits too. The Zoku Classic Pop Molds are perfect for doing that because they are a nice size and they are all individual pops so you can pull them out to look through and see what's inside before you pick which one you want. You just fill the individual cups with the juice of your choice to the fill line, then freeze them for around eight hours (I normally just do them overnight), and finally the when the pops are ready you run a little hot water over them and the sleeve slides right off. They are super easy to clean up after use too, and because they are individual pops you can refill them right after you use them if you like.

A really fun product from Zoku is their Zoku Character Pops line. With these you make individual pops in a shaped mold. Same process, but you are only filling one individual silicone mold. After they are frozen the pops are very easy to remove. And they come with a stick that has a built-in drip guard. Perfect for younger children to help keep the pop from melting and dripping all down their hands. I was sent a bunny and a turtle mold for my kids and they were both super cute. someone ate the turtle on me before I could snap a photo so I only got one of the bunny. But you can see from the picture above just how cute they are and how nice of a shaped pop they make. These were also very easy to clean after we took the pops out. You just run some hot water inside the mold and any left behind juice comes right out.

Buy it: You can purchase these and other Zoku pop makers through their online store.