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I’ve owned many products from TerraCycle®, I just love that they make it easy for you to take care of the environment by offering various recycling programs & upcycled products made from everyday wrappers. Entenmann’s Little Bites® has been a partner with the company for years now. With their recycling program, you can turn in used wrappers from Little Bites® packages and earn money for your school!
In celebration of Earth Day, from now through April 30, 2018, TerraCycle®, an international recycling company, and Entenmann’s Little Bites® are asking fans to make the pledge and recycle Entenmann’s Little Bites® pouches to be placed in the running to win a Classroom Party for a K-12 school. It’s easy to participate: make the pledge, send in the recyclables and earn more rewards.
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Every year it seems more and more people (including the kiddos) are asking for electronics for Christmas. Where do I usually turn? Best Buy! Best Buy is a great Holiday Shopping Destination because they have the electronics that I need to check off my lists. With Expert Service and Unbeatable Price these top gifts from Best Buy are on my list this Holiday and here’s why they should be Gifts You’ll Want Under Your Tree:
Xbox One is the place for games…
Xbox One was built by gamers, for gamers. With the best exclusive titles (Halo, Sunset Overdrive), the biggest blockbusters (Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty) the hottest sports franchises (Madden 15, FIFA 15, NBA 2K15) and top family titles (Fantasia: Music Evolved, Just Dance 15, Skylanders) Xbox One takes gaming to a whole new level.
In addition to being a great gaming console, Xbox one connects consumers unlike any other device. Xbox One enables access to the latest TV shows and movies through your favorite apps. With Xbox One all of your media is at your fingertips when you want it.
Link to XBOX One at Best Buy
JBL is the place for audio…
JBL Charge 2: Between the twin passive radiators for deep bass, the massive 6000mAh battery and the hands-free conference speakerphone the key benefit is the Bluetooth Social Mode which allows up to three different users to take their turns to play their own playlists on a single speaker.
JBL Flip 2- Aside from the dual performance-tuned JBL drivers and a built-in bass port, the key benefit of the JBL Flip 2 is the SoundClear echo and noise cancellation combined with the state-of the art microphone system to pick up calls on the speaker.
JBL Reflect Earbud headphones- Sweat proof ergonomic design. With a 5 hour rechargeable battery and a reach of about 40 feet, the JBL Reflect BT’s key benefit is the design of the ergonomic eartips along with the built-in magnets which keep your buds on standby without loose cables.
Link to JBL at Best Buy
Garmin and TomTom are the place for Travel…
Featuring bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, traffic and weather updates. Lane assist, Lifetime traffic and map updates. Voice Recognition Technology.
Garmin 52LM
5.0” display
Maps of 49 U.S. states, plus lifetime map updates1
Lane assist with junction view
Displays speed limit and accurate arrival time
Easily find addresses and millions of points of interest
Spoken turn-by-turn directions
Garmin 2597LMT
5.0” display
Maps of 49 U.S. states, plus lifetime map updates1
Lane assist with junction view
Displays speed limit and accurate arrival time
Easily find addresses and millions of points of interest
Spoken turn-by-turn directions
TomTom Go 50s
Lifetime TomTom Traffic: Drive with TomTom Traffic for the lifetime of your device
Lifetime Maps (US, Canada, Mexico): Always drive with the latest map
3D Maps. See buildings and landmarks in stunning 3D
5″ touchscreen with advanced lane guidance
Link to Garmin & TomTom at Best Buy
Which is on your Holiday List?
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August 30, 2014 Becky Leave a comment
Multi-platinum rock band Godsmacks lead singer Sully Erna, has a brand new tradition that is taking on in the rock world: 8:15TequilaTime. The band & fans everywhere are taking a moment at 8:15PM everyday, to raise a toast to the good life (Pura Vida) with Pura Vida Tequila.
Looking for a drink to start off your Rockstar UpROAR Festival with? Try the Sully Smash inspired by the ever so talented Sully Erna using Pura Vida Tequila!
photo courtesy of Pura Vida Tequila
SULLY SMASH
INGREDIENTS
1½ oz Pura Vida Añejo
½ oz NARANJA Orange Liqueur
¾ oz Organic Agave Nectar
1½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake to chill and combine. Strain into a highball glass packed with crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint
Be sure to follow along with me and other bloggers as we bring you a behind the scenes look at the Festival including inside the Pura Vida Party Bus with Godsmack! Follow along with hashtags #puravidaparty & #815tequilatime
For more about this experience and the festival go HERE!
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Be sure to check out some of my recipes utilizing the delish Pura Vida Tequilas
& Remember to ALWAYS drink responsibly!
*photo & recipe courtesy of Pura Vida Tequila.
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If you have a watch lover like I do you’re going to want to check out this Black Friday Sale from Flex Watches! They have some pretty awesome watches at reasonable prices to start, but then you throw a Black Friday Sale on them…they’re going to go fast!
Preoccupied with our daily tasks, long-term goals and everyday routine, we rarely stop to think about life itself. If you’re constantly feeling like you need a vacation, you’re probably stressed and overwhelmed by your everyday existence. To break free, you need to Flex Your Style!
Life is about the perspective and by filling your routine with small, but exciting things, you can feel happy and satisfied with how you live. If you feel passionate about something, don’t be afraid of pursuing it. Flex Your Style by becoming the master of your own fate and live in the moment with your Flex Watch.
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Can you believe spring is here and Easter is just around the corner? I just love spring, the weather is warming up the flowers are blooming and there is color everywhere you look! When it comes to dressing for spring, I just love soft “spring” pastel colors in kids fashion. Now I know what you’re thinking…you have boys, where are you going to find pastel colors for them? Well, my friends OshKosh B’Gosh has been my go-to for years for budget friendly, on-trend, durable kids fashion, and guess what, they carry spring pastel fashion for boys!
When it comes to buying for my boys I love to buy mix and match fashions…something they can wear multiple ways. Especially since we have to travel to see family for spring break & to gather with family for Easter. Packing only a few pieces of clothing that will give them 3-4 days of wear is a big help when there are 6 of you.
We travel a lot since we moved down here from Austin…and over the past 5 years I’ve learned a thing or two about packing up my boys to visit family. Today I’m going to share a few packing tips with you.
Have the kids lend a hand: Don’t try to tackle everything on your own. Have your kids grab their underwear, socks, swimsuit and toiletries. This will leave you with tops and bottoms.
Pack mix and match fashions. Two bottoms and three shirts should give you 5-6 days of wear, that’s more than plenty for spring break. This will help save room in the suitcase…which in turn will save room in the trunk.
Let the kids pick 3-4 items to take to play with in the car & during quiet time. I usually let the kids pack a backpack with items to keep them busy. You can also try making busy bags, but my kids are much happier when they get to pick what they take, plus it’s one less thing you have to worry about doing.
Pack car friendly snacks. It doesn’t matter if they just had breakfast, chances are they will ask for a snack within 30 minutes of hitting the road. To keep from stopping every 30 min or having cranky kids pack a few mess free snack like dried fruits, nuts or granola bars.
Travel shouldn’t be stressful…play some road games like finding license plates or I spy, stop to stretch at least once…if longer than 4 hours I suggest twice. If your not in a hurry, stop and smell the flowers, take some pics…it is spring after all and you just bought some adorable clothes at OshKosh!
For my toddler’s Easter look, I paired the Plaid Button Down Shirt, Pique Polo, Slim Chinos & Slip On Shoes. I LOVE this look on him.
Ready to shop? You can shop online and use code Spring16 or find your local store and use this coupon for 25% off your purchase of $30 or more!
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