Backyard Safari Outfitters.

We have a lovely backyard, but it's small. I imagine that after two years of living here and spending a lot of time in that yard, it has gotten a little "old" to the girls.

Team Mom gave me a chance to try out a few Backyard Safari Outfitters products. They send us the Backyard Safari Outfitter's cargo vest, the Bug Vacuum, and the Mega-View Periscope. Armed with these three tools, the girls were able to explore the backyard in a way they haven't ever done before.

They had a blast, especially using the bug vacuum to examine our backyard bugs up close! It really encouraged them to play outside and be active.

You can find out more about these great products at the Backyard Safari Outfitters website, or buy them at Toys R Us, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Amazon.com, and Target.

Backyard Safari Outfitters.

Olivia!

My girls love Olivia. Occasionally we watch the show on Nick Jr., but mostly they love to sit with me and read the books.

Team Mom recently sent me a Olivia 2-in-1 Transforming Playset and an Olivia 8'' Plush toy to try out. The girls immediately fell in love with both.

I love that the 2-in-1 Playset transforms from a house to a pirate ship with a simple slide of a switch. Pretty cool. Everything stays contained and neat, and it is now one of the girls' favorite toys.

The Guppy especially loves the plush doll. It's now her favorite toy to snuggle with at night.

Both toys are available at Toys "R" Us, Target, and Kmart. You can find out more about both products here.

Olivia!

David Garrett, Yum

Thanks to Music Moms, I was given a chance to check out David Garrett's new CD, Rock Symphonies.

Can I just say, what talent. I love listening to these classic rock songs blended with Garrett's unique violin skills.

About Garrett:

"David Garrett, named best-selling new classical artist of 2009, has released a groundbreaking second album...to the delight of fans around the world. Aptly titled Rock Symphonies, the album uniquely blends the former child prodigy's impressive violin skills with classic rock-and-roll songs from bands such as Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith and Nirvana to bring a fresh spin on the genre to a new generation of music lovers. Garrett has toured all over the world and has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, and Good Morning America."

And not only is he talented, but he is VERY easy on the eyes!

Rock Symphonies debuted at #2 on the Billboard Classical Crossover chart and is available at Best Buy, iTunes, and Amazon.com

For more information about David Garrett, visit his website.

David Garrett, Yum

Circus Fun

They gasped at the daring stunts, laughed at clowns, and leaped out of their skin with excitement.
Mommy, this is the best night ever!! I could not disagree.

For more information on the circus and how you can get discounted tickets, see my previous post.

Circus Fun

Booze and Cakes, and Bento, Too

Sometimes getting picky eaters to eat healthy food can be a real battle. I've always been intrigued by the idea of Bento lunches to convince my picky eater to eat her healthy food, so I was glad to get the chance to take a look at Yum-Yum Bento Box.

Let me tell you, Bento lunches are not lunches. It is art. And while I do not have the discipline or energy to create such beautiful edible art, this book made me wish I did! Easy instructions, colorful pictures, and tips and tricks, it really is the book for those who want to create Bento.

Check out the book page for more information. I loved this book, drooled over the creations, and ached to make my own bento. Definitely worth checking out.

And so, maybe I don't have the time and energy to do anything more than drool at Bento lunches. But one thing that I do have the energy for:

Yup, Booze Cakes. Another great book full of delectable recipes. It offers a handy "Booze Meter" to track how strong the alcohol content is in each delicious desert. And LOTS of recipes.

You can find out more information here.

So basically, after you've spent all day making beautiful and healthy bento art, you can relax at the end of the day and enjoy a perfect nightcap in a spiked confection. Sounds like a good day to me!!

Booze and Cakes, and Bento, Too

Singing Along (With Giveaway)

Lately I've been listening to this song... it seems kind of fitting, as I move into welcoming a new life into my arms while letting go of a love that was in my life all at the same time.

Does that ever happen to you? Where a certain song has phrases and lyrics that just jump out at you, and make complete sense to where you are in life?

"Maybe I'm a fool, but being foolish gets me closer...Everything I do is doing anything to hold you...My heart is on the edge, it's true...But I'll walk out on the ledge for you."

I admit, Micheal Bolton is not someone I would ever think to have found inspiration in. But his newest CD is pretty cool, a bit different from his earlier ones.

So, I sit and wait for this baby. For whatever is next in my life. And in the meantime...I just keep singing along.

GIVEAWAY:

One reader will win a copy of Micheal Bolton's newest CD, One World, One Love. This great CD includes collaborations with Lady Gaga and Ne-Yo.

How to enter:

~ Visit Micheal Bolton's website and check out his music, gallery, and updates. Then come back here and leave a comment on what your favorite Bolton song is.

Extra entries (please leave a SEPARATE comment for each additional entry):

~ Follow Micheal Bolton on Twitter or Facebook.

~ Tweet about this giveaway (just add @roxanne600 to your tweets)

~ Follow or subscribe to my blog

~ Link to this giveaway from your own blog.

~ Follow me on Twitter (I'm Roxanne600)

I will randomly choose a winner on Wednesday, June 2nd. Good luck!!

I received a copy of this CD from Universal as a member of Music Moms. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are mine.

Singing Along (With Giveaway)

Non-Toxic Tots Winner!!

Today's Friday, right?

I know, I know. I am two days late in announcing the winner. Life has been incredibly insane this week.

Forgive me, friends?

Now for the fun part: The winner of the $20 gift card to Non-Toxic Tots (picked by a random number generator) is....LoveMyLevi! Congrats! I will be contacting you shortly.

Thanks so much to everyone who entered!!

Non-Toxic Tots Winner!!

Triscuit: Helping Families in Home Farming

I love Triscuit crackers. A healthier snack that reminds me of great cheese, wine, and friends.

And I LOVE that they have teamed up with UrbanFarming.org for the Home Farming Movement. I was excited to see this partnership announced back in March on the Ellen Show.

According to the website:

From rural areas to urban communities, home farms are sprouting up all over the country. And it's only just begun. Triscuit has created this site with help from Urban Farming, a non-profit organization, to help build a home farming community where both beginners and more seasoned gardeners can dialogue and gather information towards their common mission: to reap food that is deliciously fresh, penny-wise, healthier for themselves and the planet. It’s about home farming, and the everyday joy that grows out of it. So join us and let’s get farming!

As part of the program, Triscuit is now giving away plant-able seed cards in four million boxes of Triscuits!

I already have my box of Triscuits and the girls and I are so excited to plant our seeds and officially start our first home garden.

You can visit the Kraft website for more information on growing your own garden, including how to find other community farms. You can also visit UrbanFarming.org for more information on the movement and ways to start your own home farm.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Triscuit and received the product necessary to facilitate my candid review. In addition, I received a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

Triscuit: Helping Families in Home Farming

Girl Time (With Giveaway!)

She's not usually the girly one in the family, but she does love to have her nails painted. Begged me to paint her nails, actually. But I resisted; the chemical smell alone of nail polish makes me sick and gives me headaches, why would I want to expose my child to that?

But then Kaiya from Non-Toxic Tots graciously sent me some Piggy Paint natural nail polish and Piggy Paint natural nail polish remover to review.
No toxic and smelly fumes. No worries about dangerous chemicals. No garish colors that would look tacky on a 5 year old.

Just quality time with my big girl, giggling and painting our nails.

Either my camera is playing a trick on me, or she just got a little bit older.
My big girl. My beauty. My heart.

Giveaway: Kaiya is offering one lucky reader a $20 gift certificate to Non-Toxic Tots. To enter, just visit Non-Toxic Tots and look around, then come back here and leave a comment on which product you love.

For extra entries (please leave a separate comment for each entry):

~ Join the Non-Toxic Tots fan page on Facebook

~ Tweet about this giveaway (just add @roxanne600 to your tweet)

~ Blog about this giveaway

~ Subscribe to my blog or follow me.

I will choose a random winner on Friday, April 23rd. Good luck!

Girl Time (With Giveaway!)

Disney On Ice Show, Part II!

I mentioned earlier this week that thanks to Mom Central, we were able to go to Boston and see Disney on Ice Celebrates!

As usual, the show was fabulous. I loved seeing how excited the girls would get each time one of their favorite characters would skate onto the rink. They also loved being able to recognize the different celebrations represented in the show.

Check out my earlier post to find out how to get a great deal on ticket packages!

Disney On Ice Show, Part II!

More Family Fun With Disney On Ice

Last month, thanks to MomCentral, The Knight and I were able to take the girls out for a fabulous night to a showing of Disney on Ice.

Mom Central has done it again! We are so excited to be taking the girls this weekend to see Disney On Ice's newest show, Let's Celebrate!!

Not only that, but you can also take advantage of the great offers on ticket prices!

Let me know if you plan on going, I'll keep an eye out for you!!

TD Garden - FEB. 12 - 21

SCHOOL VACATION WEEK!

Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the Disney Princesses, including Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story; a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe. Come join the party when this spectacular

ice show visits your hometown!

A SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU!

Purchase a 4-pack of tickets for only $44 for weekday shows, or

receive $4 off weekend tickets by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com and entering the promotional code:MOM.*

TD Garden show dates:

Friday, February 12 - 7pm**

Saturday, February 13 11am and 3pm

Sunday, February 14 12NOON and 4pm

Monday, February 15 - 11am and 3pm

Tuesday, February 16 - no shows

Wednesday, February 17 - 1pm

Thursday, February 18 - 11am and 3pm

Friday, February 19 - 1pm and 7pm

Saturday, February 20 - 11am and 3pm

Sunday, February 21 - 12NOON and 4pm

*Get 4 tickets for $44 Monday-Friday matinee or $4 off weekend Friday evening – Sunday. Use promo code “MOM” at time of purchase by phone 1-800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Minimum purchase of

4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each. Offer not valid on Front Row, VIP or CLUB seats. Cannot be combined with other offers. Additional service charges, facility fee, & handling fees will apply.

**Friday, February 12th 7pm performance is our Opening Night performance and all Tickets are $15 (no code required and excluding Front Row, VIP and CLUB seating)!!!

More Family Fun With Disney On Ice

Disney On Ice Show!

Recently I had posted about Disney On Ice and the great discounts available through Mom Central.

Thanks to Mom Central, The Knight and I were able to take the girls to see the show in Boston on Saturday night. The girls were so excited, they were up at 4AM talking about the show! We all had such a blast!!

Watching the show from daddy's lap

Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, etc.

Smiles galore!

Don't forget, you too can take advantage of the great discounts available. Just enter the code MOM for four tickets for $44 for Monday-Friday matinee shows and $4 off Friday night and all weekend shows.

Don't live in the Boston area? Check out my previous post to see when Disney on Ice is coming to your area!

It was such a great family show, I highly recommend it!

Disney On Ice Show!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus Giveaway!!

Recently, I had written about the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, the Greatest Show on Earth!

Now, thanks to Mom Central, I am so pleased to be able to give one lucky reader a family pack of tickets to see The Greatest Show on Earth on opening night, Oct. 14th, in Boston, MA!!

To enter this giveaway:

1. Comment on this post, telling me what your favorite act in the show is.

For additional entries:

1. Tweet about this giveaway.

2. Link to this giveaway, either in your blog or in your facebook status. (send me the link in a separate comment).

3. Help me spread the word about this fantastic show. I have a flyer that I can email you that you can pass out at mom's groups, playdates, etc. Just leave me a comment with your email address and I will send the flyer out.

I will choose the winner on Wednesday, October 7th. The winner will have two days to respond before I choose another winner. The winner will pick up their tickets at the will call window the night of the show; picture ID will be required!! For obvious reasons, this giveaway is only open to readers who reside in the Boston area and is only valid for the Oct. 14th show.

Here is a recap of the fabulous show and the current available ticket offers:

This year, The Greatest Show On Earth is providing the chance to create even more amazing memories with their All-Access Pre-Show, which begins an hour before the show starts live on the circus floor. Your kids will have the chance to meet the performers, try on costumes, and get close and personal with the circus! The All-Access Pre-Show is FREE to all ticket holders and is a must see!

Best of all, The Greatest Show on Earth is joining up with Mom Central to offer families discounts on their tickets. There are three offers to choose from; just look for the box marked MC Promotion when purchasing your tickets. The offers are:

*Offer #1: Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the code "MOM" at select ticketing channels. Offer good on all weekday performances, which includes all weekday evening and Friday matinee performances; minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each.

*Offer #2: All weekend performance tickets will be $4 off the original price.

Offer #3: Get the best Circus Celebrity, Front Row and VIP seats available – We have reserved seats in these sections just for you! Enter the code MOM. No discounts available on these sections.

* Not valid on Circus CelebritySM, Front Row or VIP seats and may not be combined with other offers including special Opening Night pricing. Other fees may apply.

Hope to see the lucky winner there!!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus Giveaway!!

Disney On Ice!!!

Have you taken your kids to see Disney on Ice yet? The Knight and I haven't, but it looks like a fantastic show!

The excitement, drama, and thrill of Disney On Ice sweeps in this fall along with the new school year! Feld Entertainment's Disney On Ice live spectaculars feature iconic Disney stories, characters, music, and world-class skating; providing families with a unique entertainment experience to which they can look forward to this fall and winter.

Your kids will be wowed by the opportunity to locally experience their favorite Disney characters live, right in front of their eyes. With spectacular ice shows featuring the magical Disney characters: such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Cinderella and Tinker Bell to favorites from Disney's Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, and the new film, The Princess and The Frog; there is a performance to delight everyone—big and small alike. These action-packed shows will certainly be a family treat, and will create childhood memories of special times together.

Best of all, Disney on Ice is teaming up with Mom Central to offer great discounts on tickets! Just look for the box labeled MC Promotion when purchasing your tickets. The following three offers are available:

*Offer #1: Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the code "MOM" at select ticketing channels. Offer good on all weekday performances, which includes all weekday evening and Friday matinee performances; minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each.

*Offer #2: All weekend performance tickets will be $4 off the original price

Offer #3: Get the best Front Row and VIP seats available – We have reserved seats in the Front Row and VIP sections just for you! No discounts available on these seats. Use the code MOM.

*Not valid on Front Row or VIP seats or combinable with other offers including opening night offers. Other fees may apply.

The above offers are good in the following cities:

St. Louis: September 3-6, 2009
Chicago: September 8-13, 2009
Sunrise: September 17-20, 2009
Dayton/Cincinnati: September 17-27, 2009
Miami: September 23-27, 2009
Auburn Hills: September 30 – October 4, 2009
Charlotte: October 8-11, 2009
Philadelphia: October 14-18, 2009
Atlanta: October 14-18, 2009
Oakland/San Jose: October 14-25, 2009
Fairfax: October 21-25, 2009
Sacramento: October 28 – November 1, 2009
Baltimore: October 28 – November 1, 2009
Uniondale: November 10-15, 2009
Houston: November 11-15, 2009
NYC: November 17-22, 2009
East Rutherford: November 24-29, 2009
Denver/Broomfield: December 3-13, 2009 *available for purchase on 9/12/09
St. Paul: December 9-13, 2009
Los Angeles: December 17-20, 2009
Toronto: December 18-27, 2009
Anaheim: December 22-27, 2009
Philadelphia: December 23 – January 3, 2010 *available for purchase on 10/12/09
Boston: December 26-29, 2009 *available for purchase on 9/3/09
Ontario: December 30 – January 3, 2010
Cleveland: January 8 -18, 2009 *available for presale on 10/2/09

This year Disney on Ice is running three shows:

Disney On Ice presents Celebrations! It's one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Enjoy a winter wonderland with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains, a Very Merry Unbirthday Party, a Royal Ball with the Disney Princesses and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe.

Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy: Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's CARS race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and experience the 'Circle of Life' with The Lion King. Then enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within!

Special Bonus! Come see a Disney princess and a dazzling display of gorgeous gowns at the Disney Princess Pre-Show starting one hour before show time! Complimentary to all ticket holders.

Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic: Join the celebration as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and all the Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from The Lion King; Mulan; and Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you'll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!

Disney On Ice presents Princess Classics: Dreams really do come true! Disney On Ice is proud to bring you a dazzling tale of hope, heart, heroism and hilarity as Disney On Ice presents Princess Classics. This stunning spectacle is an awe-inspiring and fun-filled journey to the magical lands of Disney's classic fairy tales. Travel to a kingdom under the sea, an enchanted palace in France, an Arabian castle and more! Enter the fantasy worlds of your favorite Disney princesses – Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White – as they bring magic to your city in this royal skating extravaganza.

The Knight and I are definitely taking the girls. Now we just have to decide which show! If you've taken your family to Disney on Ice, I'd love to hear from you!

I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Feld Entertainment. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Disney On Ice!!!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

Last year the Knight and I had the chance to take the girls to the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus in Boston. What a treat!! The girls loved the elephants, tigers, trapeze artists, and of course, the clowns!

This year, The Greatest Show On Earth is providing the chance to create even more amazing memories with their All-Access Pre-Show, which begins an hour before the show starts live on the circus floor. Your kids will have the chance to meet the performers, try on costumes, and get close and personal with the circus! The All-Access Pre-Show is FREE to all ticket holders and is a must see!

Best of all, The Greatest Show on Earth is joining up with Mom Central to offer families discounts on their tickets. There are three offers to choose from; just look for the box marked MC Promotion when purchasing your tickets. The offers are:

*Offer #1: Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the code "MOM" at select ticketing channels. Offer good on all weekday performances, which includes all weekday evening and Friday matinee performances; minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each.

*Offer #2: All weekend performance tickets will be $4 off the original price.

Offer #3: Get the best Circus Celebrity, Front Row and VIP seats available – We have reserved seats in these sections just for you! Enter the code MOM. No discounts available on these sections.

* Not valid on Circus CelebritySM, Front Row or VIP seats and may not be combined with other offers including special Opening Night pricing. Other fees may apply.

The above offers are good in the following cities:

Denver: September 30 – October 11, 2009
Boston: October 14-18, 2009
St. Louis: October 15-18, 2009
Cleveland: October 21-26, 2009
Rosemont/Chicago: November 5 – 29, 2009 *available for purchase on Sept. 8. 2009
Auburn Hills: November 18-22, 2009
Charlotte: January 27-31, 2010 *available for purchase on Sept. 12, 2009
Atlanta: February 12-21, 2010 *available for purchase on Sept. 12, 2009
Cincinnati: March 10-14, 2010 *available for purchase on Sept. 21, 2009
Dayton: April 29 – May 2, 2010 *available for purchase on Sept. 21, 2009

Have you taken your family to see the circus? What is your favorite part?

I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Feld Entertainment. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

Giveaway: Baby's Bliss Nipple Cream!

The Guppy hasn't nursed in seven days. I'm so happy that our breastfeeding relationship lasted as long as it did, especially when reflecting back on when she was a newborn and her latch was incorrect. My nipples were so sore and literally looked like raw hamburger!

New moms that experience sore nipples will now be able to find relief with Baby's Bliss Nipple Cream for Mommies. Baby's Bliss is well known for their Baby's Bliss Gripe Water, the #1 selling colic remedy in the U.S. Now they are offering mom's a nipple cream that is all natural and free of parabens, petroleum, and animal products. This nipple cream is not only 100% vegan and gluten and soy free, but it is also cruelty-free and non-greasy.

Right now Baby's Bliss is now offering readers 20% off their entire order through Labor Day. Just enter the code0BLOG9, in all capitals, valid through 9/7/09.

Win It!

I have one 1.67 fl. oz tube of Baby's Bliss Nipple Cream for Mommies to give away to one lucky reader.

Here's how to enter:

1. Visit Baby's Bliss and take a look around.

2. Come back here and leave a comment telling me which product you love and why.

For additional entries:

1. Follow my blog (publicly).

2. Subscribe to my blog.

3. Follow me on Twitter.

4. Tweet about this giveaway. Just be sure to add @roxanne600 to the tweet or leave me a link. You can do this once a day for an extra entry a day.

5. Blog about this giveaway. Be sure to come back and link to your post.

This contest is open to U.S residents only. I will randomly choose a winner on Monday, September 14th. The winner will have three days to contact me before I choose another winner. Please be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry you enter.

Good luck!

Giveaway: Baby's Bliss Nipple Cream!

Saving Even More Money

This post is sponsored by Kmart. All opinions are mine.

Since the Knight and I started Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover, saving money has been a huge goal for us. We work at sticking to our budget, and if we decide that we need to buy something, we wait until it goes on sale.

Now, Kmart is making our goal much easier to reach with their Kmart Bluelight specials. In fact, Kmart is having a Bluelight Specials sale this Saturday only, where you can get great deals on everything from patio furniture, to grills, to jewelry!

Not only is Kmart offering awesome deals on over forty items in their stores, there will also be great sale offers on kmart.com, but only during this one-day sale!

Here are just some examples of the great offers that will be available this Saturday, August 15th:
* Kids Backpacks (Athletech, Route 66 and Licensed) reg. $19.99 – Bluelight $8!
* American Fare Vita-Water 2 for $1
* All Patio Furniture 70% off! (+ an extra 20% off during bluelight!)
* 70 count Notebooks – Buy 2 Get 1 Free
* Diamond Jewelry extra 10% (Diamonds are already 70% off this week!)

I know I will be definitely hitting the stores to take advantage of the great deals on backpacks and notebooks!

Remember, this Bluelight Specials sale is this Saturday only! And for updates on future sales, be sure to follow Kmart on Twitter.

Saving Even More Money

Wholesome Foods For Fur Babies, Too

Lately I've been talking about eating wholesome foods as a family. It got me thinking about what we feed our fur babies, too. I grew up with all sorts of animals: cats, birds, horses, guinea pigs, and of course, dogs.

I was always closest with our dogs growing up. I remember that the dogs would drive my mother crazy though, with all their shedding and scratching. We would have to sweep the floor multiple times a day just to keep up with all that hair!!

I didn't realize that shedding hair and having itchy skin was so related to a dog's nutrition, even though it makes sense. That's why Dinovite is sponsoring this post; because they want to get the information out and let people know that your dog doesn't have to shed everywhere and be uncomfortable with itchy skin.

According to Dinovite:

Did you know that healthy dogs, no matter their breed, DON'T SHED year 'round? Did you know that dogs should not stink, itch and scratch all day and all night? So why do so many dogs shed, stink and itch? Commercial dog food is
cooked at extremely high temperatures and this destroys many of the delicate
nutrients your dog needs to be healthy. Basically, our pets walk around in a
slight state of malnourishment, missing things like delicate vitamins, minerals,
digestive enzymes, beneficial bacteria, essential fatty acids. Excessive
shedding, itchy skin and stink are usually signs of a nutritional deficiency.

I highly encourage you to check out Dinovite. They have a great solutions center that includes a customized solutions guide that helps you choose which products would work best for your dog. I like how their products are all natural, and that they also provide natural shampoos made of essential oils.

After all, if you think about it, if you are taking steps to ensure your family gets proper nutrition, it makes sense to include the family fur babies, no?

Wholesome Foods For Fur Babies, Too

Obama: The Historic Journey

I was really excited when MotherTalk recently sent me a copy of Obama: The Historic Journey the young reader's edition. Besides being a fan of Obama, his election was a historical one and I thought it was great way to teach children about the election.

The book contains over 200 color photos depicting Obama's life, family, and political career. The book is easy and enjoyable to read, and covers everything from Obama's childhood to his family to his journey to become the President of the United States.

What I really like about this book is that the authors take the time to compare each candidate's stance on issues and other logistics about the election. There's also a lot of neat trivia facts, like what Obama's favorite books, movies, and music are.

All in all, love the book and highly recommend it to all young readers (and parents of young readers).

Obama: The Historic Journey

The Website For Everything

Have you checked out Making Life Better yet? It's this wonderful website that I've been perusing lately. It has tips and articles on everything from cooking to fashion and beauty to health and wellness.

From the website:

Thank you for visiting makinglifebetter.com, the Website designed to help you feel good, look good and get more out of life. To fulfill that goal, we’ve
packed this site with tips, tools and advice, including:
Thousands of family-friendly recipes: Get dinner on the table fast!
Beauty tips that will help you look good and feel great
Fitness and nutritional news
Expert advice to help your children get a good start on life
Hundreds of tips to help you breeze through your household chores, from shopping to laundry

Since I've started to make things from scratch, I really love the cooking videos they have, Cooking With Cat Cora. They also have videos with makeup tips, etc. And for even more cooking videos, be sure to visit their YouTube page.

To visit the website and sign up for free, click here.

The Website For Everything