Summer Olympics #LetsPowerTheirDreams

This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/P&G.

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The Sumer Olympics have started. Do you and your family watch it on TV? We do. I enjoy watching it as a family so we can all cheer on our favorite althetes. On our list to watch this year is Olympian, David Boudia.

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My son has always played a sport and still does. My daughter on the hand is a tough one to get into sports. This summer is her 2nd time swimming on our local swim team. I am very proud of her for sticking through the entire summer. Being on a team and playing a sport has taught her how to be a team player. It has taught her how to practice to be a better swimmer. She also learned the importance of physical activity.

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Walmart and P&G sent us Head and Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo. With all hours in the pool and in the sun the scalp can get dry. Head and Shoulders Shampoo leaves our hair manageable and 100% flake free. Plus it’s packed with 7 benefits: Fights dry scalp, calms itchy scalp**, relieves irritation**, reduces redness**, great scent, controls flaky scalp**, and leaves hair looking great. ( **Associated with dandruff.)

 

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Let’s power their dreams and buy the brands that support Team USA by shopping for P&G products at Walmart.  P&G products are available at Walmart for an everyday low price. Walmart is our go to store for everything. I love shopping there knowing I will get the lowest price.

Why Swimming Is A Good Sport

  1. It’s a great aerobic exercise. Not only is the swimming fun, it’s a great aerobic exercise.
  2. Any age can swim. I’s a healthy “lifetime” activity. It’s a good whole body exercise that has a low impact.
  3. Flexibility. Water is one of the best mediums in which to increase flexibility.
  4. Fewer injuries. Because it’s a low impact sport, injuries are rare.
  5. Can make your child smarter. An Australian study showed that children under 5 who swim, develop mental milestones earlier than non swimming peers.

 

Anne

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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Picnics and Beach Trips are easy with Monkey Mat #Review #MonkeyMatLifestyle

 

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I love taking my family to the beach, and out for picnics. What I don’t like is sand in my food, beach towels blowing away, blankets at the park blowing away etc… I have been on the hunt for a blanket/mat that will stay in place when we do go to the park and beach. I have found one, Monkey Mat!

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The Monkey Mat, a Portable All-Purpose Picnic Travel Play Fitness Mat, is an oversized 5’x5′ mat that fits inside a small 6″x6″ carrying case, weighing only 10oz. It is made of water repellant soft nylon fabric and it not only shakes water right off, but also crumbs, grass, dirt, and other mess. The ties on the ends allows you to connect several Monkey Mats together, or use as loops to secure on the ground with tent stakes which are also available for purchase. There is also a buckle on the carrying pouch and that lets you secure it to the stroller, luggage, bags etc. There is also a loop in the center where you can attach toys if you have a baby or toddler.

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I highly recommend purchasing the Monkey Mat Stakes to secure it to the ground. My husband was able to put the stakes into the grass easily without needed a hammer. My kids wanted to use it in the yard to read a book and have lunch. I love how grass on their feet and crumbs from their food don’t stick and just easily can be brushed off. Once I was done I tossed it into the washing machine and it was ready for our next use.

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This really is a great travel mat. I love that you can fold it up and put it right in the connected travel pouch and also hook it to your purse or stroller. Food, sand and dirt wipe easily off as well as spills of beverages. If you have a baby or toddler, you can hook toys right to the middle of the mat so your child can play. I highly recommend purchasing one for your next beach trip or picnic!

 

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***I received Monkey Mat in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

 

Marijean

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

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DISNEY’S PETE’S DRAGON – Opening in Theatres Everywhere Today! Craft and Cupcake Recipe @disneypetes

 

 

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PETE’S DRAGON, starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Robert Redford flies into U.S. theaters on August 12th!

 

A reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film, “Pete’s Dragon” is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, who just so happens to be a dragon. “Pete’s Dragon” stars Bryce Dallas Howard (“Jurassic World”), Oakes Fegley (“This is Where I Leave You”), Wes Bentley (“The Hunger Games”), Karl Urban (“Star Trek”), Oona Laurence (“Southpaw”) and Oscar® winner Robert Redford (“Captain America: The Winter Soldier”). The film, which is directed by David Lowery (“Ain’t Them Bodies Saints”), is written by Lowery & Toby Halbrooks based on a story by Seton I. Miller and S.S. Field and produced by Jim Whitaker, p.g.a. (“The Finest Hours,” “Friday Night Lights”), with Barrie M. Osborne (“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Great Gatsby”) serving as executive producer.

For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales…until she meets Pete (Oakes Fegley). Pete is a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. And from Pete’s descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham’s stories. With the help of Natalie (Oona Laurence), an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack (Wes Bentley) owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon. Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon” opens in U.S. theaters on August 12, 2016.

 

 

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“Bryce Dallas How-To” with Bryce Dallas Howard – Dragon Cupcakes!

 

 

 

 

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Marijean

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My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

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Nickelodeon Shimmer and Shine: Welcome to Zahramay Falls out on DVD August 16th #Review

 

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WELCOME TO ZAHRAMAY FALLS
 
Available on DVD August 16, 2016
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Welcome to Zahramay Falls, the magical home of twin genies-in-training Shimmer and Shine! Available on DVD August 16, Shimmer and Shine: Welcome to Zahramay Falls takes fans on a journey with Shimmer, Shine, Leah and Zac, as they experience magical adventures in the genie world of Zahramay Falls. This three-episode DVD is the second release for the hit animated series and includes the season two premiere which features brand-new characters and an all-new vibrant look with CG animation. No matter what kinds of trouble comes their way, Shimmer, Shine and Leah show preschoolers that persistence and resilience always save the day. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Shimmer and Shine: Welcome to Zahramay Falls will be available on DVD August 16 – alongside new Shimmer and Shine consumer products – for the suggested retail price of $14.99.
Shimmer and Shine: Welcome to Zahramay Falls includes the following episodes:
  • Welcome to Zahramay Falls Shimmer and Shine receive a special Green Burst Gem from Princess Samira and bring it into the human world. The evil sorceress Zeta uses magic to steal the gem, but her spell goes awry and pulls Leah and Zac into Zahramay Falls.
  • First Wish (Double Episode) – Leah wins a genie bottle pendant at a carnival and is surprised to find that her prize comes with a bonus – Shimmer and Shine.  Leah wishes for a polka-dotted elephant and things get complicated when Leah uses her remaining wishes to keep Zac from seeing the elephant. In the end, the girls create a new carnival attraction and learn that they can overcome any obstacle by working together.
  • Happy Wishaversary – It’s time for Shimmer, Shine and Leah to celebrate their Wishaversary! In honor of their Wishaversary, Shimmer and Shine make Leah the perfect gift-a bracelet with a magical touch. When Leah puts the bracelet on, she can float like a genie. However, when Zac shows up to play a video game with Leah, Rocket gets a hold of the bracelet and starts to float. Leah must play the video game with Zac, while also working with the genies to retrieve the magical bracelet before Zac sees Rocket floating away.

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My Review:

Some days it is a struggle to find a show we all agree on in my home. My kids love to watch cartoons and I am fine with that as long as it teaches them something in the process. My daughter and son both love the Shimmer and Shine series. They are always asking me when new episodes and DVDs are coming out. I was lucky to be able to review a copy before it is being released and they were thrilled! I love this show right along with my kids, because it teaches children that everyone makes mistakes, but also how to fix those mistakes. The episodes are filled with colorful graphics, colorful and entertaining characters, cute songs and keep my kids fully entertained. I highly recommend this DVD, your children will love it and you will feel good about them watching it and learning valuable lessons from the characters.

You can pre-order your copy on Amazon here. This DVD will be released on August 16th. 

 

***I received a copy of this DVD in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the DVD. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

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