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How many times have you brushed your hair and wished that you could just head out the door and it would be straight with no wasted time on a blowout and/or straightening iron? Simply Straight has created a brush that does just that…straightens your hair with just the pass of the brush. With the school year here, who doesn’t need a quick way to straighten and go?
“The amazing new ceramic straightening brush that combines the power of a flat iron with the gentle styling ability of a brush to make straightening your hair as easy as brushing your hair! This revolutionary brush smooths and straightens your hair in minutes!Simply Straight™ heats up to the perfect temperature for a super-fast, even heating that will not damage hair. Simply brush your hair for tangle-free styling!
Simply Straight™ works on all types of hair and tames unruly curls and frizz and straightens in just minutes! No more excuses that doing your hair takes too long! No more messy hair! Change your look easily and quickly! Get long-lasting salon-quality results! Simply Straight™ leaves your hair looking silky smooth with brilliant shine all day long! Straightening your hair is now as easy as brushing it!”
Features:
Heats up to 450℉
Heats up Fast
Great for Travel
Won’t Damage Hair
60 Minute Auto Shut Off
LCD Display Screen Displays Temperature
I tried Simply Straight first then passed it on to my friend and her two daughters to try. They all have much longer hair than I do and I wanted to see if it might work differently for them. We all had the same experience…The brush is easy to use and it does smooth your hair, but, it doesn’t get it as smooth and straight as if you were to use a straightener. We all agreed this would be nice for daily use with those rushed mornings but it wouldn’t be great for those times you are looking for a truly straight look. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to straighten your hair Simply Straight would be perfect for you.
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As I shared last week, the boys are back! Yes, Alvin, Simon & Theodore are back in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip!
Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami…and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother.
Play Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip Hot Rod Racers Game! It’s non-stop Mayhem on the Road with Alvin and the boys! Get started now.
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One (1) lucky My Sparkling Life Reader is going to win a Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Trip Prize Pack including a $25 Visa gift card to see the film in theaters, an Alvin Plush & an Alvin Lunch Bag!! This giveaway is open to residents of the US who are 18+ until 11:59 PM EST Dec 21, 2015.
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You may decide that a care or residential home may be a good option for your loved one. They will be able to get round the clock support and care if they need it. This will be useful if you have a lot of demands on your time from your career and family and are unable to offer this level of support yourself.
Visit any homes that you are interested along with the family member who will be moving there. Try and get a feel for the place and the way that it is run. Talk to some of the staff and get a sense of the ethos.
Look for opportunities for socializing. If there is a lot on in the home, it will ensure your loved one is mentally engaged and has activities that they enjoy and can look forward to.
Caring For Your Loved One In Their Home
You could, of course, opt to care for your loved one in their own home. Provided they have a degree of independence and are able to be left alone from time-to-time, this could be a good option.
Try and create a schedule where you call in at set times of the day to help out with meals, bathing, or assisting with medication. If you have a few members of your family who are able to help, then be sure you divide this up between you. If you have a set time that you all pop around, this may be helpful to you all.
You may be able to get a healthcare professional to call in and see them on a daily basis too and provide at-home care. This can help lighten the burden on you and your family.
Caring For Your Loved One In Your Home
A cheaper and more convenient care option might be to let your loved one come and live with you. Of course, you would need to be happy doing this as they will be with much more of the time and there will be more work involved.
Whichever option you choose, you should make every effort to look after yourself throughout. There is a lot of stress and hard work involved in caring for someone. Taking care of yourself will make sure that you are able to do this effectively.

I don’t share kickstarter or Indiegogo campaigns often, but I knew you guys would love this one!
Micro Drone 3.0 is the first of its kind in personal drone that combines expandable modular technology, sensor-assisted flying and a micro-gimbal for live streaming video. It is perfect for the professional drone enthusiast and those new to flying drones and want a great starter drone.
Small and lightweight, you can take it anywhere with no hassle. The flight options allows for auto-leveling, inverted flying, sensor assisted flying in up to 45 mph winds and ranging up to 300 feet. The video features include live-streaming video, first person view headset display, the world’s smallest gimbal, editing suite, 720 X 1280 HD at 30 fps and social media integration.
The sensors on the Micro Drone 3.0 work together beautifully to provide amazing stable flight while sending live video to your smartphone or virtual reality headset. No amount of pushing, prodding or poking will keep it from flying.
I know what my boys will be asking for this Christmas…I can just see the house now…
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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” marks the Studios first in-home title to release in stunning 4K Ultra HD format, providing consumers with the ultimate home entertainment experience with next-generation high dynamic range visuals and Dolby Atmos immersive audio. 4K Ultra HD provides four times sharper resolution of HD with exceptional HDR which produces brighter brights, deeper blacks and richer colors than ever before. The galaxy has never looked so good!
Delivering the ultimate in-home experience is the Ultimate Cinematic Universe Edition (which includes a collectible poster while supplies last) comes packaged to include a 4K Ultra HD version of the film, a Blu-ray, a Digital Copy and more than 80-minutes of exclusive, never-before-seen bonus materials. Bonus will take fans behind the scenes with the movie’s diverse, dynamic cast of misfits and inspired team of filmmakers, debut an all-new original music video starring David Hasselhoff and special guests, hilarious outtakes, deleted scenes, audio commentary by director James Gunn, and more.
Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, the film’s storyline continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians (Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax, Vin Diesel as the voice of Groot, and Bradley Cooper as Rocket) must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand.