Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Mini Milestones




Here in our home October marks a lot of firsts this year. The biggest was celebrating our 24th and 25th Anniversary together on October 9th. You may wonder how is it 24 and 25. Let me explain we have been dating for 25 years and married for 24 years. We were married a year to the date later of our first date.

We make sure to make time for each other each week, from dinner and movie nights to just having what our children call a bed picnic which is just us having popcorn, or cheese and grapes while playing a board game or watching a movie on DVD or through NETFLIX.


On our very first date back in 1989 we watched Parenthood staring Steve Martin. We have revisited this movie over the years to compare to our own parenting. 

This October our second born daughter Dennise who is a Senior was chosen as Student of the Month by the Philmont Rotary Club. As well as our youngest daughter Dorothy who is in 2nd grade being picked to be Rock Star of the week in her classroom.


Another first for our family was our daughter Dennise going on a trip to Florida with her best friend Lily. Dennise is the first in our family to go to Disney World, Sea World, and Florida. The furthest anyone had traveled before this was to Washington D.C. My personal furthest was New Jersey. When we think of road trip vacations we always think of National Lampoon's Vacation.


Another first for our family was also going to a Annual Meeting for the Blood disorder that  my children and I have. It was held at the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge which has an Indoor Water Park. Two firsts rolled into one. Our family had a great time.



We had some other milestones like our daughter Deanna playing her last year of youth soccer, she will be moving up to the school team next year. My 9 month old grand daughter Lainy getting her first tooth, and my 3 year old grand daughter Lilly finally being totally potty trained night and day. Life is full of milestones that pave our paths in life.

Even though the above titles are not available on NETFLIX Streaming at the moment our family did enjoy many streaming titles this month such as.

The Boxcar Children which I read as a child, The 100 which I just started, My husband is a sci-fi lover so we have been watching all of the Star Trek shows again and just finished Star trek Voyager. My favorite scary movies are from the Halloween series. Hemlock Grove which is a Netflix original series is good if you are into werewolves and vampires the same with Vampire Diaries, Bitten, and Wolfblood. I love Zombie movies so I have been watching The Walking Dead. We have also watched Revolution, The Andy Griffith Show, Scooby Doo, Goosebumps, R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, Teletubbies, Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest and many more. With Netflix streaming we are always sure to find something to watch be it for my grand daughters age, my teenager or for us adults.


Being a part of the NETFLIX Stream Team I was give a few ideas to share with my readers. One of which is a craft or project to do with your family.  A Milestone Memory Box. Directions can be found here. Although the directions call for a wooden box I could see this being made with a baby wipe box as well. Our family likes to reuse items as much as possible, so this would be our pick in case you are looking to use something other then a wooden box.



They have also included a recipe to make chocolate covered pretzels which you can find here but keep an eye out for my family making these coming soon.

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Disclosure: MarksvilleandMe is a part of Netflix Stream Team receiving free streaming service and other gifts through out the year in exchange for us blogging about Netflix and Netflix streaming services.

MaskIT Review


 
Product Description

MaskIT is a specially designed, patent pending, product that offers a practical & sanitary solution for the disposal of soiled feminine hygiene items. MaskIT offers an intuitive use for women through its patent pending pocket technology which makes it  simple to grasp a used pad or tampon while protecting the hand. With a unique inversion process these items are then enclosed & sealed within a small pouch that prevents leaking and blocks smells. There is no product on the market that competes with what MaskIT offers. MaskIT will truly be the first viable method for women to dispose of their used feminine hygiene items.  

We are very proud to provide a product that is made out of a certified compostable Biofilm and is 100% made in the USA. MaskIT’s official launch date is September 15th and will be available on amazon.com and select retailers across the country. 




MarksvilleandMe reviews MaskIT



MaskIT is great for when you are on the go. For home use since our home is pretty much full of girls we don't find the use of this all that much, but when out and about it has great uses. No one wants to leave behind their mess when visiting at a friends house. MaskIT comes to the rescue.

The best part it that it is breaks down once in the environment which means that it is better for the environment and no more wasted toilet paper means less trees being cut down. Discreet and environmentally friendly, what more can you ask for? 


How to use MaskIt video below.


 You can purchase MaskIT on Amazon in Large and Small.


You can find our more about MaskIT on:
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Disclosure: MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.

New Exfolimate, Your Best Mate for Silky Smooth Skin Review







Product Description

Your Best Mate for Silky Smooth Skin.
 Say G’day to ultra smooth skin and goodbye to dull, flakey skin. Introducing Exfolimate ™ - the ultimate tool to give you younger, fresher looking and feeling skin.

 Designed in Australia – Exfolimate is your handy mate to instant exfoliation and pore clarification without the fuss of scrubs and loofahs that only rub the surface of your skin without actually removing the problem.
 The secret is Exfolimate’s innovative micro-groove technology etched into the smooth metal edge. The micro-grooves gently lift and remove lingering skin cells and debris to unveil younger, fresher skin.

 Exfolimate is made to gently exfoliate the face and body and is precision designed for daily exfoliation and naturally skin clearing results.
 Exfolimate transforms the surface of your skin.

  Exfolimate is a new breakthrough in Skincare technology. Using patented
  Smooth edge micro groove technology, exfolimate gently releases dirt
  And oil embedded beneath your skin's surface. This radical deep-cleanse
  Dramatically improves tone and texture, while reducing pore size, oily
  Patches, dry areas and visible signs of ageing.
  Use for a minute daily for fast rejuvenation or as part of your full beauty
  Regime to transform your complexion. In addition to deeper cleansing,
  Exfolimate offers users enhanced exfoliation and superior moisturisation by
  Improving the absorption of Skincare products. It's safe for all skin types
  And leaves skin feeling softer and noticeably brighter and refreshed.
  Each Exfolimate box set comes in a two-piece Face and Body combination. The smaller tool easy exfoliates the face and neck, reaching those small crevices around the nose (and even behind the ears!) While the larger body tool quickly exfoliates your arms, legs, chest and back for spray-tan prep or removal.
• Provides deeper cleansing, enhanced exfoliation and superior moisturisation
• Cleanses, refreshes and revives skin
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Leaves skin feeling softer and looking brighter
• Improves skin tone and texture
• Reduces dry spots and oily patches
• Increases the absorption of skin care products
• Safe for all skin types



MarksvilleandMe reviews Exfolimate


Before Exfoliate I only exfoliated about twice a year. I found out using a loofah made my skin bleed under the surface because of my bleeding disorder, and sugar scrubs are just plain messy although I love the aroma. 

With Exfoliate I was able to get the gross goo off of my body. I can't believe all of that was on my skin. Yuck! My skin feels so much lighter and refreshed now that I have used Exfolimate. The neat part is that it comes with two sizes one for your face, and another larger one for your body. 

The Exfolimate also comes with a nifty string that can be put around your wrist while washing, then used to hang up your Exfolimate to dry when you are all done.  Hang it in your shower so it is ready when you need it. 

I love the way my skin feels and now that I know how it works I can't wait to see how well it works on my husband's skin. 

Watch the YouTube video below.



You can purchase Exfolimate on Amazon and at Walgreens.

You can find out more about Exfolimate on:
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Disclosure: MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service for you please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Amazing Facts About Penguins Review & Giveaway


Product Description

Good facts about penguins. High interest and vocabulary
Written in a simple Language that Kids will understand and enjoy. 
This book contains amazing Penguins pictures with great facts 
Great book for fun and knowledge 

MarksvilleandMe reviews Amazing Facts About Penguins
written by 
Dan Jackson



My 6 year old loved hearing about the babies. I learned that Penguins in England are named after the characters from the The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. We all enjoyed the pictures which were clear and easy to see. 

My children love to learn about new animals, and find out more about animals they already love so this book was just right. We all learned quite a bit that we didn't know about penguins. This book was easy to read and my girls wanted to read it again, which means this book is a keeper. 

You can purchase Amazing Facts About Penguins on Amazon.

Other books by Dan Jackson:
















One reader will win a ebook of Amazing Facts About Penguins value 2.99
MarksvilleandMe wishes everyone who enters good luck.

Disclosure: Prize will be distributed buy author, MarksvilleandMe is not responsible for prize distribution. MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service for you please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.

Home is Where the Heat is Giveaway Event

Hosted by:
A Lucky Ladybug
and 
Make Our Own Network
Co-Hosted by:
Monica's Rants, Raves, and Reviews

Logan Portable Infrared Quartz Heater is the perfect heating solution for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchen areas, basements, and craft rooms. Plug this electric heater into your wall outlet and immediately enjoy the warmth. Its heat exchanger combines with the humidity in the room to provide soft, moist, safe heat without reducing oxygen or humidity.
  • Supplemental heating up to 1000 sq. ft.
  • Balanced heat keeps the temperature difference between floor and ceiling within 2 to 3 degrees
  • Fine Furniture Finish with castors
  • Color: Walnut
  • Thermostat controls room temperature
  • Air purifying function through high efficiency lifetime filter
  • LED display - Display's Ambient Temperature
  • Remote control (2 AAA batteries included)
This giveaway is open to the Continental US only (because of shipping costs) and will end on November 12th, 2014.  Good Luck!!

This would be great for our big old house. MarksvilleandMe wishes everyone who enters Good Luck!