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(Disclosure:  I will receive complementary tickets to go on a yacht cruise in return for this post.  Any opinions shared are my own and company information was shared with me to share with my readers.)

My kids have been asking to go on a boat trip for the last few years.  We just have not been able to.  Now we will.  We cannot wait to go on the Yacht Beacon and Cruise through key West.  It will be a blast to just spend the day out on the water enjoying all of the open sea. 

Dedicated to providing the most perfect hospitality and sailing experience one could find in Key West, Classic Harbor Line hopes for the privilege of escorting you on a breathtaking excursion aboard the most elegant vessel in the local schooner fleet: Adirondack III or cruise through Key West in elegance and style aboard the Gatsby era Yacht the Beacon.  While visiting Key West, Florida you will find a number of land and water based activities.  However, a classic schooner sail or luxury yacht cruise -a day or sunset- is well known to be the quintessential key West activity that will highlight your stay and be the lasting memory forever.  

My readers will receive $10 off each ticket purchased at Sail-Keywest using Online promo code FAMILY10

Newman's Own Organics pet food giveaway ends 5/24

(Disclosure:  I received the Newman's Own Dog items in return for a review.  No monetary exchange took place and all opinions shared are my own.)

Dogs will eat just about anything.  That does not mean that they should though.  My husband did a lot of research before we decided on what we were going to feed our dog.  We wanted to make sure that there was quality ingredients in the food that he was going to be eating.   I also did some research on Newman's Own Organics pet products before reaching out to them to do a review.  I did not want to get a product just because.  If I am going to review something for my dog I want to make sure it is something that is quality.  When I received the box of dog goodies I was eager to open it up and see what I got.  I received Adult Dry Fomula food, Peanut Butter Dog Treats, Chicken and Rice Snack Sticks, and a couple can foods for him to try out.  

 

The Newman's Own Organics Adult Formula Dry Dog Food was an item I think my dog enjoyed.  I love the fact the the first ingredient list is chicken.  It isn't a by product but an actual meat.  I think that is great.  I fed this to Cosmo mixed in with his regular food.  His digestive system stayed the same.  He did not have any issues after eating this.  His bowels remained the way they currently were.  As for taste I am pretty sure that he loved it because his food was gone within a minute.

 

The next item he got to try was Premium Dog Treats Peanut Butter flavored.  I love the small hearts.  Each of my boys gave him one heart as a treat during the day.  I like that it does not have an overwhelming dog treat smell.  The size of the treats are great.  He can have a treat and it not mess with his eating schedule.  The Premium Dog Treats come in 5 different flavors:  Peanut Butter, Chicken, Cheese, Turkey & Sweet Potato, and Salmon & Sweet Potato.  I am sure my dog would love to try the other flavors.  I'll have to be on the look out for those.

 

Another product was the Snack Sticks.  He got to try the Chicken and Rice recipe.  These sticks were the perfect size and texture to break up and use for some training.  They also were great just for eating as they are.  I like that the Snack Sticks come in a resealable bag so that they don't become stale or get bugs.  These sticks come in 3 flavors:  Chicken & Rice, Chicken & Sweet Potato, and Chicken & Vegetable.

 

The last item he tried was the Premium Canned Food.  I gave Cosmo a can of the dog food as a mid-day meal.  (He is still a growing puppy).  This was the first time he has ever had any kind of wet food.  He has been on a dry food regimen since he was born.  At first glance he was just sniffing it to see what it was and then he figured it out and ate it pretty well.  I have heard that canned food can give the dogs the runs but I didn't notice anything different in his bowels with this either.  This is quality canned food that I have continued to give him on occasion.  

Overall, I think we are please with the Newman's Own Organcis dog food.  They also have cat food available too. 

The wonderful people at Newman's Own Organics is letting me have a giveaway.  One winner will receive a sample box for dogs, and one winner will receive a sample box for cats.  That is 2 lucky winners!  Good luck.

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Kidecals Discount

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Are you tired of mixing up your children's items?  Having to search the school lost and found for that jacket?  Kidecals just might be what you need.  They have durable, as in washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher durable, cute labels for all of your needs.  With three boys who fight constantly over who's toy is who's these will definitely come in handy. I am sure that I would find lots of uses for these labels and cannot wait to receive my own set.   I am sure it will save me quite a few headaches and refereeing sessions.  You can search their website by gender, style, age and use.  Which makes it easier to find what you are looking for.  They even have the mustache labels since the mustache seems to be the in thing.  They also have keycals which go on your computer keyboard to make it cute.

Watch this short video to learn more about Kidecals:






Kidecals is offereing a great discount to my readers.  Go to Kidecals and enter: bestlabels at checkout to get 15% off of your order.  They always have free shipping!  Thats awesome!

 

CreativeLive

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I am an amateur photographer if that.  I love taking photographs as a hobby and would love to pick it up as a more seriously.  I have taken pictures of families and a couple weddings as a backup photographer.  Now,  I just gotta start buying all the equipment and learning more and more.  I have found this amazing site called CreativeLive.  I have only seen this site for just 2 days and have learned so much.  I am currently watching the Newborn Posing Workshop by Kelly Brown and all I have to say is Wow!!  I really do wish this was around a few months ago so I could take what I am learning and use it on my sister who just had a baby.  He is past the newborn stage now so I cannot do the stuff she is doing on him.  I do however have another sister who is planning on becoming pregnant soon and would love to try my hand at newborn photography with her baby.  I have learned how to safely pose the newborns, how to pose the parents with the child and using props and siblings.  She has talked about how to do marketing for your business and pricing and all that fun stuff.  I am seriously learning so much with this online webinar.  CreativeLive has a lot of live webinars that are free if you watch them live.  You can also purchase them for download to watch them at anytime that you want to watch them again.  I highly recommend checking out this site.  Any chance I have to learn anything about photography I take that offer and you should too. 

Ivory 2-IN-1 Hair & Body Wash

(Disclosure:  I received the New Ivory 2-n-1 Hair and Body wash for free in order to facilitate this review from Ivory and Influenster.  It is in no way associated with Facebook.  All opinions shared are my own.)

Are you tired of all the different bottles in your shower?  You know, the shampoo bottle, conditioner bottle, body wash bottles.  If you are anything like me, you might even have more than one of each.  It really gets cluttered in the shower.  Then you add in the bottles for my husband and my kids.  That is a lot.  I got to test out the new Ivory 2-N-1 Hair and Body wash for this review.  This product works good.  I have pretty long hair and use a lot of conditioner so I did not use it as a shampoo on me but washed my kids from head to toe with it.  I think it left there hair smelling really good and soft and their skin was not dry.  I have used it as a body wash for myself and I like how my skin feels soft afterwards.  It leaves a fresh scent on too, not too overwhelming or anything.  The texture of it was just right too.  It was not thick or runny.  This is something that I might purchase in the future. 
Be sure to check out the Ivory Facebook page to learn more about it and be sure to watch this short commercial from Ivory.

ABC about Me

I saw this one on Saving U Green and decided that I would share with my readers another variation of the ABC's of ME!

A. Age? 

31

B.  Book?

I love reading parenting books.

C. Cake or Pie?

Pumpkin Pie

D. Drink of Choice

Soda....I know, I know its bad for me 

E. Essential Item?

I usually always have my camera with me.  You just never know!

F. Favorite Color?

Green, but it has to be dark  

G. Game to play or watch?

I love watching football.

H. Hometown

Born in Houston Texas but lived in Tampa, Fl since then.

I. Indulgence

Ice cream

J. Job

Stay home mom 

K. Kids names

John, Evan, and Elishah

L.  Life isn't complete without?

A few things..My relationship with Jesus.  My husband and my kids

M. Music Group or Singer?

Casting crowns, Third Day

N. Number of Siblings?

5-  3 brothers, and 2 sisters

O. Oranges or apples?

I love oranges

P. Phobias/Fears?

Frogs.  

Q. Quote?

Psalm 22:6  Raise up a child in the ways of the Lord and they shall not depart from it.

R. Reason to Smile? 

My family 

S. Season?

Summer = beach =)

T. Tattoos?

Nope

U. Unknown fact about me?

I was born in an ambulance just 5 minutes away from the hospital

 V.  Vegetables you love?

Corn, peas, beans, 

W. Worst habit?

Biting my nails.

X.  X-rays you've had?

shin, teeth, knee, chest i think thats it. 

Y. Your favorite food?

Italian... I love me some Pasta

Z. Zodiac

Pisces  I don't read that stuff though.

Feel free to share your ABC's

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Another great children's book.  Can't-Wait Willow by Christy Ziglar is a cute book about a little girl on the way to the circus who can't say no to anything on her way and when she gets there she realizes that she can't enjoy the circus because she couldn't wait.  I think this is a great book to use to teach children about patience.  It can teach children that you don't always have to have what is in front of you, but you can wait and get something that is bigger and better for you.  My kids liked this book.  They enjoyed looking for the star on every page as it followed Willow to the circus.  I think that it helped them to pay attention more as I was reading it and now they make a game out of finding it first.   It is a book that my older son has read to his younger brothers.  It is a great addition to our book shelf at home.  The Dear Grownups part in the beginning of the book has some really great advice for reading this book with your children to help it really stick with them. 

About Shine Bright Kids:

The Shine Bright Kids series provides children and their families with a relevant framework to help instill solid values and teach the importance of making good choices. The principles that will be explored include: using good judgment, taking responsibility, having a positive attitude, and demonstrating perseverance.

About the Author:  (Recognize the last name Ziglar?!?)

Christy Ziglar, financial planner, mother of twins and niece of legendary motivator and the world’s original optimist, Zig Ziglar, is bringing the same timeless wisdom and ageless advice to an entirely new, younger audience through her new Shine Bright Kids picture book series. 

Christy is available for Q&;A, author interviews, Skype calls, etc.!

The first book in the series:  Can't-Wait Willow!

Willow is so excited that the Over-the-Top Circus has finally come to town! The only problem is, that when left to her own devices, she can’t say “no” to some good things. On the way to the show, she is distracted by enticing treats and fun that she just can’t turn down. Willow arrives late and is sad to find that, not only has she has run out of time, but money, and she won’t be able to enjoy the pink cotton candy she’s been dreaming of. Willow is given valuable advice and a second chance and is ultimately taught the lesson that sometimes in life you have to say “no” to good things to end up with something great!

About the Illustrator: Thanks to her first grade teacher, who recognized her superior skills in drawing a robin, Luanne Marten has been drawing, painting and sketching ever since.  She is a great experimenter and has a fresh, whimsical approach to bring her characters to life.

Website: The author's website has great resources to support the book, including a printable poster with 'Ways to Shine Bright,' as well as reward chart you can use at home with your children. 

Can't-Wait Willow! from Ideals Children's Books from Ideals Books on Vimeo.

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