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Beauty Video: How to Apply the Fysiko Eyelash Growth Serum

August 20, 2013 by Sandra 2 Comments

Thanks to Influenster for the fabulous Fysiko Eyelash Growth Serum that I received for review purposes.

I know I had mentioned in my last Fysiko update post that I’d share pictures of what my lashes look like before and after applying mascara.

Well…life has been turned upside down (I’ll talk more about that later), and I’m not really up to putting on much makeup right now. Instead, over the next two days, I’ll be sharing two videos that I created a few weeks ago on the Fysiko Eyelash Growth Serum.

Today, I’m sharing a short video on how to apply this product. It’s super easy as you’ll be able to tell from watching the video.

Are you surprised by how easy it is to apply the Fysiko serum? Have you ever tried a natural eyelash growth serum to get longer lashes?

PLANES: “Race to the Finish!” Printable Activities for Kids

August 19, 2013 by Rachel 1 Comment

The new Disney movie, PLANES, flew into theaters on August 9th. Who of you has already raced off to see it?

Disney PLANES Printable Activities for Kids
Today, we have more fantastic PLANES printable activities for your kids to enjoy! (If you missed the ones we posted prior to the movie’s big release, you can check them out here.)

Fly Dusty through some daring airplane maneuvers to reach his friend in the maze game, Race to the Finish!

Do you have a burgeoning artist or two in your ranks? Let them Design an Airplane, and then Create A Pilot’s License so they can “legally” fly their creation!

On your next flight be sure to pack your Airplane Bingo cards! Keep your eyes peeled for such items as an airplane wing, flight attendant, and peanuts. This should keep the kiddos occupied for a bit. Just be sure to prep them on how to quietly yell “Bingo!” (if that’s even possible!) or come up with a special code action such as flipping over an empty cup on their tray table.

I hope you and your family enjoy these great free activities!

Have you seen the new PLANES movie? How does it rank with your other Disney favorites?

New Back to School Glasses (and a JCPenney Gift Card Giveaway!)

August 15, 2013 by Sandra 18 Comments

I received a JCPenney Gift Card in return for this post. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media.

Thoughts are my own.

For reasons I’ll mention in another post, we’re starting school a little later this year.

I’m okay with not diving right into school until September. The kids have been doing some school over the summer, and they’ve been reading books that interest them. I’m grateful for that.

But just because we’re starting school later than most doesn’t mean we can’t take advantage of some of the awesome back to school deals that are going on right now. This time of year is wonderful for getting great deals on so many back to school essentials.

JCPenney Optical’s Back to School Promotion
Most recently, we took advantage of JCPenney Optical’s Back to School Promotion to buy a brand new pair of glasses for Breanna.

Breanna ended up getting a pair of kids’ designer glasses that she looks beautiful wearing, and I love that these glasses are so much higher quality than the pair she’s replacing. By the way, with the decision to buy new glasses, we ended up having Breanna’s eyes rechecked and found out that her prescription needed to be significantly stronger to help her see clearly.

She’s inherited her Mama’s poor eyesight.

That’s okay, though. Breanna actually loves wearing glasses and only really takes them off for bedtime and occasionally, when I ask her to remove them for glare-free pictures. 🙂

With the JCPenney promotion, you can get any kids’ frame up to $120 (with FREE impact & scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses, FREE UV protection, and a FREE eyeglass protection plan) for $25. This offer is for any school-aged child (16 years old and under), and it runs through August 31st. There are just a couple more weeks to take advantage of it.

You can visit the JCPenney Optical website to find a location near you.

Would you like to take advantage of this fabulous deal with the help of a $25 JCPenney gift card? Yes? Read on!

JCPenney Giveaway
I’m excited to announce that one of my readers will win a $25 JCPenney gift card of their own!

How to Enter the Giveaway
Simply enter this giveaway using the Rafflecopter below. I’ve included options for extra entries, too!

The JCPenney gift card Giveaway begins August 15th and ends on August 19th, 2013 (at midnight). The giveaway is open to US Residents only, ages 18 years old and above. The winner will be randomly chosen. I will promptly send the winner an email notifying them that they’ve won, and the winner must respond within 48hrs. of the giveaway’s end, otherwise I will have to draw a new winner.

Enter Below
a Rafflecopter giveaway

I received a JCPenney Gift Card in return for this post. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.

Softer Hair and Skin with the T3 Source Hand-held Shower Filter

August 12, 2013 by Sandra 1 Comment

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for T3. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and as a thank you for participating.

Do you think it’s possible to have softer hair, less frizz, and an overall improvement in the health of your hair by simply switching out your old shower head and using one that comes with a filter that removes the chlorine in the water?

I never would’ve thought it was possible to experience such drastic changes in my hair from something as simple as a shower filter. I’m not typically an “I’ve got to see it to believe it” type of girl, but if someone would’ve told me that my hair could have drastically less frizz and actually lay flat and not be all “poofy” without the use of a hair straightener, I wouldn’t have believed it.

But it’s true.

T3 Source Hand-held Shower Filter
I recently had the opportunity to try out the T3 Source Hand-held Shower Filter in my home, and I am amazed at the results. After only one use, my hair laid flat when it was dry and it felt completely different than what it felt like with my old shower head. Not only that, but my skin is softer after using the T3 Source shower filter.

The Installation Process
At this point, you might be thinking that the T3 Source Hand-held Shower head and filter sounds like a dream, but it’s probably a nightmare to install and start using. Not so. Installation is a simple process.

I watched the installation video first. Trust me. Do this, and you’ll see that it’s a simple process.

T3 Source Shower Filter Installation Video

Then I had my husband install the shower head and filter. True story. 🙂

After all, I’m too short. But as I mentioned, the process was not difficult for him.

Here are the step-by-step instructions.

First, remove the old shower head.

Then wrap plumber’s tape clockwise around the shower pipe.

After that, screw the shower arm bracket onto the shower pipe. (Don’t forget to use the washers that are included, so that you can achieve the proper seal.)

Next, attach one end of the hose to the bracket and the other end of the hose to the shower handle itself.

Once the shower head is ready to go, turn it on, and let it run for 5 minutes with hot water before using it for the first time.

That’s it. If you’re wondering where the filter is at, it’s actually located inside the shower handle.

Final Thoughts
I absolutely love our new shower head and filter. It’s definitely exceeded my expectations, and I’m looking forward to using it for years to come.

Have you ever used a shower filter in the past? Do you know if your water source carries a lot of chlorine?

For more information on the T3 Source Shower Filter, please visit the T3 Micro website. You can stay up-to-date with T3 by visiting their Facebook page.

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