Keeping your children busy during the summer part 1

Summer is officially here in Marksville. My 18 year old has graduated, my 12 year old is attending British Soccer and once that ends will be attending the Drama program for most of the rest of the summer. My 7 year old has kind of been left in the dust this year for activities, so I have been putting little projects away for her so she had things to do in between our family plans for the summer.

One of them is this Doll Night Gown sewing kit. It does say ages 9 and up so I will be right next to her while she does this and will report back on how things go in another blog with the same tags and labels so my readers can find it easily in the next few weeks.

I really like that it came with everything but the scissors to cut the fabric. That means I don't have to search the house for a needle, thread, pins, etc. We can just reopen it back up and get right to business.

As a mom I really like projects like this that are clearly laid out so that the project comes out as expected and not totally different. Not that we don't like different it is just that we don't like when things don't look anything like they are supposed to or something that gets your child upset because it is too hard for them to achieve what is shown.

If you have extra fabric around your home I can see the pattern being used for many more nightgowns so your child's doll will have a nightgown for each night of the week. I have a feeling my daughter will want me to find fabric of a similar color so she can have a matching nightgown of her own.

I really hope to see more patterns and kits in the near future from this company to keep my daughter sewing for years to come.

You can purchase the Complete Sewing Package for 18 inch doll Nightgown on Amazon.

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Is your skin ready for summer?

Summer is here but is your skin ready? I deal with dry skin all year round and in the spring or early summer I like to use a exfoliating body scrub. The exfoliating body scrub I would like to tell you about today is made with dead sea salt and natural oils. One of my favorite brands to use is Adovia, because it is made with ingredients that will help my skin shine and are animal cruelty free.

I personally have a bleeding disorder so I don't scrub really hard on my legs, but I do scrub my feet with Adovia to keep the dead skin away. The scent is amazing. Like I am right near an ocean. I think this is what I love most about Adovia. The scents are really that amazing. 

You can purchase Adovia's exfoliating body scrub on Cleopatra's choice, Adovia spa or on Amazon.

What Go Pure Naturals has to say about their product.

THE SEA SALT BODY SCRUB: Made with Real Dead Sea Salt - 100% Pure and Genuine for an infusion of 21 Minerals Essential to Proper Skin Function. Great Exfoliator and Moisturizer.

THE BENEFITS: Fine Grain Dead Sea Salts Exfoliate the Top Layer of Dead Skin Cells to Reveal a New Younger Looking Layer of Radiant Skin. Deeply Moisturizing Oils Infuse Skin With Luxurious Hydration that Lasts All Day

Works Great in The Shower or Bath - Also a Great Hand Exfoliator to use in the Sink or Foot Scrub

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How to make your own Orange Cleaner

I have been looking for the perfect bottle to keep my homemade citrus cleaner in. What I do it fill a container with orange peels, Our family eats a lot of oranges so for us this does not take long but you can use any citrus peels and mix it up in any fashion you like.

Next I pour enough vinegar to cover the peels and let sit for a few weeks or more. I then pour the liquid off of my oranges into my bottle. I like to strain my liquid first but with the Amber Glass Spray Bottle by Emmi's Essentials I don't have to worry as much because it has a built in strainer attached.

My whole family can find the citrus cleaner fast now that I have a special bottle just for it. Simple ingredients for a great cleaners. Gotta love it.

The best part is I can compost the orange peels when I am all done with them.

You can purchase the Amber Glass Spray Bottle by Emmi's Essentials on Amazon.


What Emmis Essentials has to say about their product.

Amber Glass Spray Bottle with Adjustable Black Trigger Sprayer by Emmi's Essentials ~ 16 oz Refillable Container Kit Includes Pipette and Decorative Label

• ~ Includes Amber Glass Bottle, Decorative Label, & Pipette Kit
  ~ QUALITY ADJUSTABLE SPRAYER ~ Quality sprayer won't break after just a few uses. Designed with an ergonomic, no-slip trigger, the bottle stays firmly in your hand.
  ~ PERFECT SIZE ~ 16 oz bottle makes enough solution to keep from constantly refilling. Not too heavy and fits comfortably in your hand. Perfect to use with Emmi's Essentials Tea Tree Oil or Peppermint Oil (sold separately).
  ~ REUSABLE ~ Help protect the environment and save money by reusing this bottle over and over again. Mix up sanitizing sprays and window cleaners for the kitchen. Tub and shower cleaners for the bathroom. And non-toxic bug spray and air freshener...the list is limitless!
  ~ BONUS ~ As a big thank you, you get our exclusive DIY Green Cleaning Essentials guide complete with household cleaning recipes created just for use with our 16 oz Amber Glass Spray Bottles ~ guide will be sent after purchase.
   

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Got a great idea?

 Have you ever been in the shower when a great idea comes to you and by the time you get out of the shower you totally forget that idea? Well know you can have a place to put your ideas so you can act on them after the shower.

Also great for children while they are taking a bath, they can draw, practice their letters, spelling etc.

I keep mine on the wall where my shower head is so that the water doesn't splash on it so much so I can read my chicken scratch more easily when I jot the ideas down on my to do lists.

This can also be a great place to remind you what needs to be done for the day. Just write your list on the board the night before and in the morning when you are showering you will have your updated list for the day reminding you of what needs to be done.

You can purchase the shower genius idea board on Amazon.


What shower genius has to say about their product 

HIGHEST RATED DRY ERASE SHOWER IDEA BOARD: Our design, polymer hooks, and advanced wet dry erase technology leads the way in customer satisfaction.
WET DRY NANOTECHNOLOGY - Our one of a kind technology is infused directly into the writing surface of the all weather message board to write boldly in the shower or under the ocean, leaving you free to focus on solving the problems of the world... or doodling.
NEW MODERN DESIGN! - OPTIMAL VIEWING - Our improved modern design was voted on by of customers just like you. The new Shower Idea Board has added width and height to match the shape and size of a notebook, making the best use of space in any shower. Plus it's DETACHABLE and ideal for home or travel use.
Great for Long Shower Takers who are thinkers, Families on the Go, Boaters, Executives, Artists, Designers, and Doodlers, College Students, and Mad Scientists. No More Great Ideas Down the Drain!

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Glucosamine Joint Supplement for Dogs

 As my Saint Bernard ages she seems to have a little more stiffness in her joints so I try to give her some relief by providing Joint Supplements for her. I like that this is a liquid I just mix it in with her wet food and she gobbles it right up. If she didn't then my husband would do it the old fashioned way. He is really good with giving our animals their medicine. 

I am just glad that their are companies out there that make products that help me give my dog the best life she can have. She is a good dog and one that I want to live out her life to the fullest. I really like that each purchase gives back to animals in need. 

You can purchase Glucosamine Joint Supplement for Dogs on Amazon.


What K9z Rule has to say about their product.

K9 Joint Relief is a Veterinarian Recommended, superior quality, all natural hip and joint supplement. It’s manufactured in the U.S. in a state-of-the-art FDA approved facility under strict quality assurance guidelines.  All ingredients are sourced in the U.S.

We use a highly palatable liquid formula because liquid supplements have been shown to have a higher absorption rate than pills or capsules. It’s also simple to use: just pour it over wet or dry dog food or mix it in with their drinking water.

K9 Joint Relief
– Reduces your pet’s joint inflammation and associated pain
– Improves flexibility and mobility and reduces stiffness
– Rebuilds and repairs damaged cartilage
– Promotes the production of synovial fluid which lubricates and cushions the joints
– Helps maintain normal joint structure and function in healthy dogs

You’ll be Helping Homeless Dogs Too
We donate 5% of the proceeds from each sale to organizations that rescue and care for homeless dogs. 

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