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I LOVE my jewelry! And love getting new and exciting pieces to add to my collection. So when I ran across a SOUFEEL charm bracelet, I knew I wanted to check them out!
The main focus of SOUFEEL are the charm bracelet, but they also offer necklaces, rings and earrings. The charms are from SOUFEEL which are 925 sterling silver and can fit Pandora, Chamilia bracelet with the lower price.
To create my bracelet, I chose a basic bracelet on which I would attach my charms. The bracelet is 925 sterling silver and it’s a very simple one. I like the simple bracelets, that way it doesn’t overpower the beautiful charms, and you can wear it on its own for a simple look. The clasp is unlike anything I’ve seen, and when it closes it looks just like another charm on the bracelet! The clasp is pretty simple to close and it NEVER opens by accident.
To start I picked three charms that were close to my heart! A Vintage Camera, A Red Suitcase & An Ocean Waves & Beach Glass Bead.
The Vintage Camera Charm, is for my passion for photography. I’ve always had this passion, even before I was old enough to have my own camera. I can’t tell you how often I drive my husband crazy with, “oh, that would make a great picture, I wish I had my camera with me!” The charm captures this beautifully! It’s sterling silver with a “diamond gem” for the lens. You all know I love sparkle so adding that touch made this charm even more special for me!
The Red Travel Suitcase Charm is for, well, my LOVE of travel. It’s in my soul. Ever since I was little I’ve wanted to travel the world and explore new (to me) places and experience new adventures. All the history, magic and wonder that the world holds is summed up in this tiny red suitcase charm!
The last bead that I ordered was the Waves and Beach Faceted Murano Glass Bead, it’s a beautiful ocean blue bead with gold foil inserts that represent the sand. I got this bead for my love of the open ocean and the fact that we live on the coast. I love that it adds a bit of classy color to my bracelet!
My finished bracelet is so cute and is really a reflection of me. It was tough narrowing it down and there are a few more charms I’ll be picking up: Passport, Cool Drink, and the Blue Heart that will represent my 4 little hearts that fill my heart. Plus a few spacers to fill it out!
If you are interested in purchasing SOUFEEL jewelry, definitely visit their website. I also have a discount code for you guys, which is Fry5. It will give you 5% off on your order. When you spend $59, $79, you will get special offers & SOUFEEL offers free shipping worldwide with orders over $50 and 365-day return and exchange guarantee. The presale items are very popular, and they have new presale items each month, so be sure to check back each month so you can fill up your charm bracelet!
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Welcome America turns 25 this year, and Philadelphia is planning a six-day Independence Day festival to celebrate. As always, a birthday party of this magnitude can take place only in the United States’ birthplace—Philly. From June 29 through July 4, 2017, Wawa Welcome America! includes four spectacular fireworks shows, a bigger Historic District Block Party, a delicious Wawa Hoagie Day and a huge July 4th concert—this time, starring Mary J. Blige. Also on the docket: Free Museum Days, outdoor movies—including Rocky on the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps—and new alfresco happy hours.
To take in all the patriotic fun, locals and visitors are encouraged to spend a night or two in the city. The best way to do that is to book the perks-packed Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package, which always comes with the freedom to park free of charge. It’s available at www.visitphilly.com/phillyovernight.
Fireworks & Concert Combos:
Philadelphia Orchestra Concert and Fireworks – Those more-fabulous-than-ever Philadelphians return to Penn’s Landing for their 10th annual free Wawa Welcome America concert punctuated by fireworks over the Delaware River. Concert at 8 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m., Friday, June 30. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard.
Pershing’s Own Concert and Fireworks – The United States Army Band returns to the Delaware River Waterfront for a rousing free concert of patriotic tunes, followed by patriotic pyrotechnics. Concert at 8 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m., Saturday, July 1. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard.
Party on the Parkway – The finale to the six-day festival is a daylong outdoor celebration featuring city blocks of family fun—including a 1 p.m. concert by KIDZ BOP Kids—a 7 p.m. concert by the Philly POPS!, Hamilton’s Mandy Gonzalez, jazz vocalist Tony DeSare, Philly’s own R&B hit-makers Boyz II Men and the one and only Mary J. Blige. The finale’s finale: 9:30 p.m. fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Noon-10 p.m., Tuesday, July 4. 26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Fireworks Only:
Freedom Festival Fireworks – Just across the Delaware River, Camden, New Jersey sets off its own set of lights in the sky, simultaneous to the ones going off over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 9:30-10 p.m., Tuesday, July 4. Wiggins Park, 1 Riverside Drive.
Concerts Only:
Philly POPS! on Independence – Philly’s beloved popular players invite fans to BYOB (bring-your-own-blanket) for a swinging concert of patriotic tunes with Independence Hall as the backdrop. 7 p.m., Monday, July 3. 5th & 6th Streets and between Market & Chestnut Streets.
Philly Classics:
Wawa Hoagie Day – There is such a thing as a free lunch—a free piece of a six-ton hoagie, that is—when the festival sponsor and beloved Pennsylvania-based convenience store offers slices of one epic sandwich on Independence Mall. Noon-2 p.m., Thursday, June 29. Between 5th & 6th Streets and Chestnut & Arch Streets.
Rocky screening at the Philadelphia Museum of Art – The 1976 Academy Award-winner screens by the steps where the magic first happened. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 2. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Philadelphia’s Historic District Block Party – This free, seven-hour-long, main street-style celebration returns for its second year. Two stages feature American music—fife and drum, Dixieland jazz, barbershop quartet and Broadway—with plenty of modern sounds and historic reenactments. There will be pop-up parades, make-and-take crafts, old-fashioned sack and wheelbarrow races, blocks of famous Philly food trucks, crafts for sale, police and fire vehicles and more. Noon-7 p.m., Monday, July 3. Between 5th& 6th Streets and Chestnut & Arch Streets.
Celebration of Freedom Ceremony – The day’s kickoff begins at Independence Hall during a patriotic presentation. Honorees this year include Philly’s own Boyz II Men. As always, the morning includes a reading of the Declaration of Independence, followed by music and remarks. 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, July 4. 6th & Chestnut Streets.
United States of America’s Independence Day Parade – This big-city event with a small-town feel features dozens of colorful floats, marching bands, military groups and more than 6,000 participants from across the nation form a musical, colorful cavalcade winding through the streets of Historic District. 11 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, July 4. Start at 5th & Chestnut Streets, west on Chestnut Street to 9th Street, north on 9th Street, east on Market Street to Front Street, south on Front Street, ending at Front & Chestnut Streets.
Happy Hours:
Culture on Tap at City Hall Courtyard ­– A pop-up beer garden that’s family friendly transforms Center City’s centermost historic site. 4-9 p.m., Thursday, June 29. Broad & Market Streets.
Red, White & Blue Happy Hour – The week winds down and weekend winds up with patriotic happy hour celebrations that stretch from the Delaware River (Moshulu) to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway (Capriccio at Cafe Cret). 4-7 p.m., Friday, June 30. Various locations.
Free Museum Days:
Five days of the festival, major Philly attractions offer free entry. Here are the where and the when:
National Constitution Center – 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday, June 29. 525 Arch Street, (215) 409-6600, constitutioncenter.org
Penn Museum – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, June 30. 3260 South Street, (215) 898-4000, penn.museum
Eastern State Penitentiary – 5-8 p.m., Friday, June 30. 2027 Fairmount Avenue, (215) 236-3300, easternstate.org
African American Museum in Philadelphia – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, July 1. 701 Arch Street, (215) 574-0380, aampmuseum.org
One Liberty Observation Deck – 8-11 a.m., Saturday, July 1. 1650 Market Street, 57th floor, (215) 561-3325, phillyfromthetop.com
The Barnes Foundation – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, July 2. 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 278-7200, barnesfoundation.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July 2. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 763-8100, philamuseum.org
National Liberty Museum – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday, July 3. 321 Chestnut Street, (215) 925-2800, libertymuseum.org
National Museum of American Jewish History – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, July 4. 101 S. Independence Mall E., (215) 923-3811, nmajh.org
Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent – 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 4. 15 S. 7th Street, (215) 685-4830, philadelphiahistory.org
Wawa Welcome America! Calendar of Events:
Thursday, June 29:
Wawa Hoagie Day, Independence Mall
Culture on Tap at City Hall Courtyard, City Hall
Friday, June 30:
Red, White & Blue Happy Hour, various locations
Philadelphia Orchestra Concert and Fireworks, Penn’s Landing
Saturday, July 1:
Pershing’s Own Concert and Fireworks, Penn’s Landing
Sunday, July 2:
Rocky, Philadelphia Museum of Art
Monday, July 3:
Philadelphia’s Historic District Block Party, Independence Mall
POPS! on Independence, Independence Hall
Tuesday, July 4:
Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, Independence Hall
Independence Day Parade, Historic District
Party on the Parkway, Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Freedom Festival Fireworks, Camden, NJ

If you love all things Disney, you will want to join the fun & festivities when Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic comes to South Texas!!! This Disney On Ice is a special experience because 65 of Disney’s most beloved characters from 18 unforgettable Disney stories come to life in this commemorative celebration! Everyone’s favorite sweethearts, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, will take audiences on a fun-filled adventure, sharing memories with Disney friends including Goofy & Donald Duck; the Disney Princesses, Chip & Dale, Pinocchio, and many more. You will be captivated by the magical moments from Disney’s Aladdin, Mulan, The Lion King, Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Toy Story! You will be mesmerized by the choreographed skating, breathtaking production numbers, stunning costumes and the clap-happy songs will inspire fond Disney memories. Your family can share this once-in-a-lifetime skating spectacular as Mickey and the rest of the gang take the audience on a whirlwind tour of favorite Disney moments. You are invited to experience the beauty, sparkle, and spirit when Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic comes to the Coastal Bend!
Do you want to attend? here’s the info…
Saturday, May 10 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, and 7:30pm American Bank Center – Corpus Christi 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Tickets available at the American Bank Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select H-E-B’s,* or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Additional fees may apply. for more information, visit Disney On Ice.com Feld Entertainment is offering TWO Mom of 4 Boys Readers the chance to win a 4 pack of tickets to see a showing. You must do the mandatory entry on the form below to enter. All other options on the form are extra entries. Giveaway will end on 5/6/14 at 5:00 pm and winner will be notified by email. Winner MUST respond within 24hrs or prize will be forfeited! GOOD LUCK! Disclosure: Feld Entertainment has provided 8 passes to the May showing of Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic to giveaway. Mom of 4 Boys is not responsible for the prize delivery. Please see our disclosure policy for more information.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s your 1st baby, or your 6th…we all have trouble telling whether it’s true labor or not. I know for each of my boys it was different, and Braxton hicks sure feel a lot like the first stage { 0-4 } of true labor…Here is a guide to help you determine whether or not it’s truly Miracle Time!
I’ve been told a few things about false labor… first, if you drink a couple glasses and lay down on your left side false labor should let up. Second, if you walk, the contractions will get stronger if it is real labor. I can say that with false labor a couple glasses of water and a nap will take care of them for me. The walking part hasn’t been as true for me… and since every woman is different it is hard to be sure.
I have found the only reliable way to know whether or not it is true labor is time. You will either continue to have contractions – or they will fade out and stop. It’s always good to ask your doctor when s/he would like you to call when you think you are in labor. Generally, all doctors say to call if you think you may be in labor before 37 weeks, but after that time your doctor will probably tell you to call when your contractions are 5-7 minutes apart and have been for over an hour.
When did you know you were in “true” labor?

There are a lot of things that go into wedding planning, and a lot of details that you need to sort out in order to make your big day the event of your dreams. But there are also a few reasons why money should be in control of your planning. Continue reading to learn more.
1. Set a Budget So You Don’t Go Overboard
Setting a budget will essentially set the foundation for your entire wedding planning process. Without a solid budget in place, you simply won’t know how much you can afford and how much you need to save in order to have the event you’ve always wanted. If you don’t set a budget, it will be easy to book vendors and a venue that are out of your means, and this will result in unpaid bills and debt as soon as you enter your marriage. Since financial stress can really tax any marriage, it’s important to make it a point to set a budget so you know you’ll be able to pay off all of your expenses right away.
2. Choosing Vendors Requires Judgement
When you choose the appropriate wedding venue for your style, needs, and budget, they may end up giving you a list of recommended vendors that you can use. These could include everything from DJ companies, to bakeries for your cake, photographers, and videographers. You may be tempted to go with these vendors because they’re recommended, but when you let money rule the choices that you make for your wedding, you’ll likely find that, if you search elsewhere, you’ll locate great quality vendors at lower prices. This is because recommended vendors often have to give the venue a share of the money they make, which means their prices may be higher than their competition.
3. Look for Savings Wisely
Another reason why you should let money be in control of your planning is because it sets you in a frame of mind to look for the best deals. There are many opportunities available to save money on everything you need for your wedding, from the florist to your gown. If you search for wedding savings, you won’t only be able to stick to your budget, you may even come in under budget, which means you’ll have more money left over to take a fantastic honeymoon, buy your first home, or save up to start a family.
4. Resist the Temptation to Hire a Planner
A wedding planner might be a great investment for busy couples, but planners can be expensive. If you follow your budget, you may find that you don’t have the money to hire a planner. But have no fear, as hiring the vendors yourself isn’t as difficult as it may seem, and if you book the right venue, they’ll have a planner on hand to make sure every aspect of your day goes smoothly.
As you can see, there are many reasons why you should let money be in control of your planning. With the tips above, you can save money and have the wedding you want.
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