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Kids Play & Learn #Giveaway Spectacular! $262+ in Prizes! {ends 10/6}

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Sponsored By:
The Pencil Grip, ZooBooks, PlaSmart, Good Night Books, Whiskware, Sugar Mountain PR, TulaMama, Drawing Board Shop, and pBuzz

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

1 Lucky Winner Will Receive:

Over $262 worth of prizes!

The Pencil Grip

A 24-pack of Thin Stix! Solid Tempera Paint that’s super quick drying. Includes 12 classic, 6 neon, & 6 metallic colors. $24.99 RV!

ZooBooks

Winner’s choice of a year magazine subscription to either; Zoobies (0-3 years), Zootles (3-6 years), Zoobooks (6-12 years), or Zoodinos (5+ years). $29.95 RV!

PlaSmart

Fun and educational games; Catch and Learn and Popular Playthings Orbo! $19.98 TRV!

Good Night Books

Winner’s choice of any 4 high-quality board books! Up to a $40 TRV!

Whiskware

Make breakfast fun with the Pancake Art Kit and additional Unicorn Pancake Shaper! $28.98 TRV!

Sugar Mountain PR

CDs from “Ready or Not!” by The Not-Its! and “Blue Skies and Sunny Days” from Grammy nominated Frances England! Also included is a bilingual picture book w/ Spanish language songs and rhymes by Grupo Cantaro titled: “The Hummingbird Sings and Dances: Latin American Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes”. $42.95 TRV!

TulaMama

Quality-crafted, wooden educational toy. Perfect for learning colors, counting, and sorting! $25.99 RV!

Drawing Board Shop

Receive a $20 Etsy store credit to purchase cute school-themed cards for teacher-appreciation notes and so much more! $20 RV!

pBuzz

pBuzz is a fun, easy introduction into brass playing. It’s specially designed for mini musicians’ little hands and is perfect for all ages! Great first instrument for mini musicians. $29.95 RV!

Open To US and must be 18+ to enter

Giveaway Dates ~ 9/5 9:00 AM EST through 10/5 11:59PM EST
Disclosure: Love, Mrs. Mommy and all participating bloggers are not held responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their prize obligations. This giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Facebook or any other social media site. The winner will be randomly drawn by Giveaway Tools and will be notified by email. Winner has 48 hours to reply before a replacement winner will be drawn. If you would like to participate in an event like this please contact LoveMrsMommy (at) gmail (dot) com.

What to Expect from a Tarot Reading

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Most people are familiar with their zodiac sign and reading their horoscopes, but getting a tarot reading is less common and a little bit misunderstood. When it comes to astrology and psychic readings, there are a lot of misconceptions about what it all really means. Ultimately, it all comes down to guidance and self-reflection, so don’t be too quick to pass it all off as nonsense.

What is it All About?

If you are a skeptical person, then spirituality can all seem like a waste of time and it is likely you view the world in terms of logic, so tarot readings and horoscopes may seem like a waste of time. On the other hand, if you view it as an exact scientific formula that will tell you all the answers perfectly, then you will be frustrated too.

It is important to have an open mind and understand that whilst you won’t receive all the answers to every problem you have and an exact fortune of your future, it absolutely is not a waste of time. Spirituality, astrology and psychic readings are all tools that we can use for self-reflection and mindfulness. If you think of it more like a therapy session or a meditative session, you will understand why it can actually be helpful.

How is it Useful?

Tarot Readings can help you to gain a fresh perspective on things in your life. It will also open you up to thinking about certain aspects or problems you may be having and help you to better resolve things. If you are feeling like you are stuck in a rut, starting out a new phase in your life, struggling with something, or having difficulty making an important decision, then you may find it to be very effective at guiding you to a path or decision. During your session, you will be relaxed and ready to examine your lifestyle and any obstacles or goals you may have. Instead of going in with a question that you want a specific answer to, like “will I get a promotion?” or “how long will I live for?”, instead, focus on something more general. You will have the chance to discuss different scenarios and possible solutions so that you can leave feeling like you have a direction to follow.

It Cannot Predict Your Future

Nothing is every 100% accurate, especially the further into the future you go, just as weather forecasting can never be 100% accurate despite it being a scientific measurement. It is much easier to look at the situation now than it is to look at the situation in 10 years’ time because things can change so easily. Being told that everything will work out fine may leave you feeling more reassured, but it will also mean you will take less responsibility for things that happen. The reality is that YOU ARE IN CONTROL, so only you can choose which paths to take and what you will do to solve your problems. Just as a therapist can only suggest ways to help yourself or alter your current situation, your reader will help to guide you to possible paths, but you must be the one to choose which path to take. They may warn you of the consequences of certain actions, but only so that you have the opportunity to change your path and take control of your future.

Getting a reading is a useful way to gain another perspective on your life and the different aspects of it, without feeling any judgment about your decisions and choices. It is a way to help you reflect on yourself and receive guidance and the opportunity to reach deep into your own mind and analyze your situation.

What Will It Be Like?

Hollywood movies may have skewed our perception of what to expect, so you need to go in with an open mind.  It won’t be like the movies, with a mysterious woman adorned in strange clothes and muttering strange chants under her breath. There probably won’t be beaded curtains either. What you can expect is a space that tries to bring a relaxing and calm atmosphere, so that you can go in with a positive energy and be greeted by someone who is friendly and respectful. They are not there to judge you, so you should never be made to feel ashamed about any poor decisions you may have made. The reason you are there will be to seek guidance and reflect on your own conscious and subconscious decisions, different aspects of your life and what things may be influencing you – whether you are aware of them or not.  Your session will likely last an hour and you should be able to get a recording of the session to listen back to once you leave.

What if I Get Bad Cards?

No matter what cards are revealed in each spread, there is no such thing as a bad card. The death card and the devil card both seem scary and unsettling, but they have less terrifying meanings than you might think.

The death card is not an omen that you will befall a terrible fate. It actually can mean the end of something in your life, such as a relationship or a job, or even the action of finally letting go of something that has been holding you back. This will give you the chance to think about what could be ending, or what you may need to walk away from, which will then lead to figuring out what your next steps are and what you can do in these situations.

The devil card is also more metaphorical and can represent inner demons like materialism or your ego, or perhaps an addiction. The answers are never going to be clear and simple, which is why you need to keep an open mind and be able to discuss and reflect on things with yourself or reader, to better understand what the cards may be trying to tell you. The answers and conclusions that you may draw from the cards are there for you to figure out yourself but should help point you in the right direction, with suggestions from your reader about what they may mean for you and where you can go from there.

Everyone has different ways of working through their problems and self-reflection decision-making can both be much easier when you have help from tools such as tarot cards. If you go in with an open mind and not expect to come out with clear answers and a prediction of your future, then you may gain more from it than expected. Reaching decisions and finding your way out of a rut can be difficult, so just as therapy is a useful way to confidentially discuss your thoughts, feelings, and problems and gain an insight into your own mind and the way you handle things, spirituality and methods such as tarot readings can come as a helpful resource when you are in a difficult situation.

So instead of thinking of it as nonsense and ‘fortune-telling’, instead think of it as another method of meditation and self-reflection. Not everyone can afford a therapist, so practicing mindfulness and meditation can help you to be more in touch with yourself, and help you to work through your own emotions, thoughts, and problems.

 

New Improved 2 in 1 #Pet Grooming Glove Hair Removal Deshedding #Review

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I received the below mentioned product either for free or a discounted price. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.

What do you brush your pets with? I always just used the standard pet brush to brush my 3 cats and my dog with. I was really looking for something better but was there such a thing? This is why I was thrilled when the review opportunity came about to review the New Improved 2 in 1 #Pet Grooming Glove Hair Removal Deshedding Tool.

About The Product~

I Plus Inc. New Improved 2 in 1 Pet Grooming Glove Hair Removal Deshedding, Massage Bathing Brush Long Short Fur Dogs, Cats and Horses.

  • ✔️PROVIDE SO MUCH COMFORT FOR YOUR FURRY ANIMAL FRIENDS: This Pet Deshedding Glove can be used over the whole body of your pets including legs, soft belly, tail, and even the head. All areas can actually be massaged, which the pets enjoys. This deshedding tool is for all furry animals like cat, dog, horse, rabbit, cattle, etc. We guarantee that your pet will love our Pet Hair Glove. Many pet groomers are already relying on it as one of the most outstanding glove brushes for eliminating shedding!
  • ✔️PET HAIR DESHEDDING IS DONE WITH MUCH EASY AND PLEASURE: This Pet Grooming Glove unlike other brush is perfect for deshedding of your dogs, cats or other pets hair. Whether your pets has long or short fur, you won’t have to deal with the messy hair around your pet again. This glove will perfectly takes care of them. More importantly you do this with so much pleasure playing with your pets. Deshed your animals while you’re petting them.
  • ✔️GENTLE MASSAGING ON YOUR PET SKIN: The Pet Grooming Glove won’t harm your pet skin because of its gentleness on their skin. It is made of silicone which is soft and gentle on natural skin. It will improve coat quality of your dog – perhaps a benefit of massaging the skin and stimulating hair growth (more hair?? – better hair). Their coats are softer and glossier.
  • ✔️THE SOFT BRISTLES MAKES YOUR PET FEELING RELAXED: The softness of the bristles on your pet makes them much more relaxed during hair removal, deshedding and massaging. This is the brush to get for desheding, you don’t need any other one. Click the Buy Now Button and Place Your Order!
  • ✔️2018 NEW AND IMPROVED UPGRADED VERSION: This Pet Grooming Brush is Upgraded with the front and back of each pair have deshedding and grooming effect unlike the former one that only the front has its purpose. This allows you to switch conveniently without having to remove the gloves from your hand. So ORDER NOW and enjoy the convenience of this Pet Grooming Glove that your animal friends will love.

My Review/Thoughts~

When I opened the package and removed the product, I was very skeptical. I really did not think it was going to work but that was until I used it. It fits very comfortably on your hand and glides over your pets fur, Picking up all those loose strand of hair that are so very itchy and uncomfortable to your pet. Once I made several passes over my pets fur, All I had to do was lift one edge of fur off of the glove and the rest came with it. I was very impressed. It was so easy to use.

I highly recommend the New Improved 2 in 1 Pet Grooming Glove Hair Removal Deshedding Tool. I give this product my thumbs up. You can order one for your very own by going HERE.

5 Things You Should be Looking for When Buying e-Juice

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Most people who make the switch from regular cigarettes to e-Cigs do so for health and safety reasons. They assume that using a vape pen will automatically be safer than smoking, and in most cases, they’d be actually right. But if you assume that all e-Juices out there are safe, you’d be sorely mistaken. Not only are some products out there low quality, but some can actually be downright toxic. This is why it’s essential that you know what you’re getting into when buying e-Juices online or anywhere. In this article, we’re going to give you a few things you should be looking for when buying e-Juices.

Flavor

Flavor is usually the first thing people look at when buying e-Juices, and they’re also one of the things that attract so many people to e-Cigarettes in the first place. In addition to menthol and tobacco, you can find e-Liquids in a wide variety of flavors, like coffee, strawberry, mango, cherry, watermelon, vanilla, and the list goes on. Some brands like Broke Dick even have elaborate flavors like marshmallow cereal and banana cream pie mixed with peanut butter. It’s up to you to experiment and look for what works for you. Some may have a preference for classic flavors while others might look for something more experimental. Try to look for vendors who offers mix and match packs so that you can try different flavors and find out what you like the best.

Throat Hit

Besides flavor, throat hit is something you should also be on the lookout for when choosing e-Liquids. Throat hit refers to the sensation you get when the vapor hits your throat when you inhale it. While this is commonly associated with cigarette smoke, this can be also found when vaping and will usually vary depending on the type of e-Juice you’re getting. Anything with a nicotine concentration of 8 to 16 mg/ml and over will have a significant throat hit usually. Also, some of the additives that are added to e-Liquids, such as cinnamon, grain alcohol, menthol and capsaicin, which is the compound that makes peppers spicy, all contribute to the throat hit.

You should also take a look at what type of carrier liquid is used in the composition of the e-Liquid you’re choosing. Usually e-Juices use vegetable glycerin or propylene glycol as a carrier liquid to produce vapor and carry the flavor. Mixes with higher concentrations of vegetable glycerin will usually produce the most vapor while those with propylene glycol will have a harsher throat hit, so be on the lookout for that.

Strength

Strength or nicotine concentration is another thing you should be considering when buying e-Liquid online. This is especially important if you were a regular smoker and are transitioning to e-Cigs. If you were used to very strong cigarettes, or if you were a heavy smoker, then you’ll probably need something stronger to satisfy those cravings. If you used to smoke full flavors cigarettes, then you might want to look at something in the 18 to 24 mg/ml range. If you were smoking ultra-lights, then something around 6 mg/ml should be enough for you. You should also know that there are non-nicotine options out there as well. These are great for those who want to vape for the fun of it or those who already kicked their nicotine habit.

Safety

As e-Cigs are becoming more and more mainstream, tons of new manufacturers are selling e-Liquids these days. However, not all manufacturers abide by the same rules and regulations while some don’t obey any rules at all. It can be difficult sometimes to know exactly what’s in your e-Liquids and in what conditions they were mixed.

You should ask the seller where exactly their e-Liquids were manufactured, whether it’s in the US or abroad. You should also enquire as to which type of facilities they were produced in. e-Liquids should be mixed in a sterile environment, so try to know in what type of environment the company you’re thinking of buying the e-Juice from are manufacturing their products. The information will often be on their website, but if they’re a legitimate supplier, they’ll be more than happy to tell you where and how their liquids are produced.

You should also be looking at the packaging materials they’re using. If the bottles look cheap and the labeling is dodgy, then that should be a clear red flag right there. Look for clean bottles with safe packaging. This is a sign of a company that actually cares about their products.

You should also look at reviews from other vapers and see what they have to say about the company. Were they satisfied with the products? Was the quality consistent? Did they get weird smells, flavors or after effects? Good companies are usually well known by regular vapers, so if you keep hearing a particular brand popping up either for their quality of for bad products and practices, that’s usually the sign of a good or bad supplier.

Value

And finally, you should consider how much bang for your buck you’re getting on your e-Liquids. You should compare a few suppliers and see how much they’re selling their liquids for. However, you should never compromise quality for a good deal, so always prioritize quality when buying e-Juices. Look at what type of ingredients they’re using and also try to check if they offer multiple pack options. You’ll usually get a better deal if you buy in bulk, so always be on the lookout for that. And also, beware of extra cheap liquids from dodgy sources; in most cases, if the deal is too good to be true, you’re either getting some low-grade product or something that could actually harm you.

Finding the right e-Juice for you is all about finding your preferences and knowing what you’re looking for. However, make sure that you only buy from reputable suppliers and know exactly what’s in your e-Liquids for your own safety.

How to Maintain Good Health Abroad

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While illness and disease can strike at any time, it’s often the case that individuals return from vacations in worse health than that which they went out with! Whether it’s the change in climate, a lack of hygiene or a whole new set of germs and bacteria that can quickly cause all kinds of illness, there’s something common about the holiday bug or the travel sickness that it’s best to attempt to mitigate against where possible. This guide will help you do just that, preparing you for the worst health eventualities so that you’re able to enjoy your vacation in good spirits and fine health.

Hygiene 

Different countries are home to different bacteria. However, thanks to this simple observation, you’ll be able to understand how so many people find themselves ill while abroad even though they eat carefully and take extra precautions. What you’re ultimately attempting to avoid when keeping good bodily hygiene in a foreign country is the invasion of foreign bacteria into your body, through a cut in the skin or the saliva in your mouth. Often, it’s your hands that carry germs, and those spread as you touch yourself over the course of a day.

Be more wary than usual about where germs are transferred and how bacteria grows on your body and the bodies of others. Use an alcoholic hand sanitizer at regular intervals during the day, especially just after taking public transport, after shaking hands with multiple people, and after handling something that you feel others have handled that day. Be discreet, so you don’t appear to be rude, but do ensure that you’re keeping your hands clean at the very least. It may just save you a bout of poor health with you’re away on your holiday.

Sexual Health 

For those who enjoy a sexual encounter while they’re abroad, there are some important things to note before, during and after the liaison. First and foremost, there are some important injections to receive from your doctor before you fly out. Each of these injections can protect you from the likes of Hepatitis A or B, which can be contracted sexually. It’s best to go to your doctor to ask which injections you out to receive so that you don’t come home with an illness from your holiday.

You should also always wear protection when having sex abroad, as you’ll be at increased risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease when you’re away from your home country. If you do find you’ve brought home an STI, you’ll need to visit your doctor as soon as possible for advice. You’ll be able to read more about the steps you’ll have to take if you contract HIV while abroad, including medications that’ll help you live with the disease. STIs or STDs don’t mean the end of your life, but they are an unfortunate repercussion of being unprepared.

Diet 

Being abroad on holiday often goes hand in hand with indulging in excessive qualities of fine food, perhaps at the breakfast buffet, continuing all the way through to the cocktails at the hotel bar. There’s no reason not to indulge yourself a little while abroad, but there’s two reasons you should moderate your eating ever so slightly. The first is that you may happen to eat some poorly prepared food that leaves you terribly ill for a number of days. The second is because, of course, the weight you gain on holiday and the health problems this causes don’t simply go away when you touch down in your home airport.

Foods to watch out for on vacation include unwashed salads and curries or stews left out for a number of hours without adequate heating. It’s in these that germs can live and spread rapidly, causing food poisoning. Reheated rice is also a frequent kicker, as well as poorly-prepared fish. Be wary, and remember, if it looks a little bit rough, it almost certainly is! Tap water (and cubes of ice formed from it) should be avoided in every country you visit. Instead, favor the bottled water you’ll be able to trust.

Preparation 

A successful holiday abroad is all about the preparation, from which hotel you’ll be staying in, how you’ll get from place to place, and how you’ll get home at the end of all your adventuring and exploring. But as you’re drawing up your itinerary, excitedly planning your trip, don’t forget to throw together that all-important first-aid kid. This kit should be complete with medications, plasters and bandages, and anything else your doctor recommends you before you fly. It can’t hurt to take little more than you feel you ought to; it always pays to be prepared.

The same goes, more specifically, to the nation-specific medication you’ll need to take with you depending on national advice forums or, indeed, your doctor’s research and recommendations. Malaria is the biggest example of this medication that you’ll need in an array of countries that experience the surge of the mosquito-borne disease. Bring your health and travel insurance documents with you too so that you’re prepared for the very worst eventualities, like being helicoptered to your home country following a road traffic accident.

Spend 

A small additional tip that’s tried and tested when traveling abroad is not to spend money at the cheapest establishments, whether they are hotels, restaurants, cafes or bars because they always seem to have a serious problem when it comes to cleanliness and quality of service. Try to visit those place that are busy with locals enjoying food and drink. It’s a sure way to guarantee you’re not going somewhere famous locally for making unsuspecting tourists sick up their guts. To check reviews of establishments, you could also check out TripAdvisor and its equivalent websites and apps in order to prevent you and your holiday party from visiting an infamously unhealthy restaurant or hotel.

Everyone wants to enjoy good health while on their well-earned vacation, so do bear in mind these tips to keep you on a healthy keel while enjoying your time abroad.