The Kid's Guide to Dog Bite Prevention!

First let me say no one made me post this it isn't a favor to a company or anything else, I am posting this because it is valuable. Most of you who read my blog know me and my family and know my husband was recently viciously attacked by our dog of 13 years. Our dog was a pit bull chow mix but I don't think breed matters any dog can attack at anytime. We just thank god that this didn't happen to the kids or me. It would have killed anyone but my husband. Chris is 6 foot 5 and has the size to go with it.

Our dog attacked him after we had put him in the garage since there were really bad storms here that night. The next morning my husband fed him everything was fine. The door to the garage was open the entire time. When my husband went to walk out our dog walked to the door stood there looked him in the eye (my husband says at this time he knew he was in for a fight) and stared him down. Chris proceeded to walk out of the garage and the dog began his attack. He went first for my husbands throat but missed we figure due to Chris's height and the fact he was fighting him off. He then latched onto my husbands arm after he whacked our dog who we loved on the head 3 times with bolt cutters he stunned him enough to get out of the garage dog still attached to his arm gnawing away. He knocked our dog against our children's swingset and the side of the concrete blocked garage and again got him off long enough to make it to the road. From the road to the house the dog continue to gnaw his arm and attack. When I saw the scene myself all I remember is Chris skin ripping as he pulled his arm in the door and ripped the skin off that the dog was still attached to biting.

 My husband always wears a gun he has had his concealed carry for years. The night before this I had asked all the guns be taken out of the house and to his mother's next door because our oldest son 6 was getting to curious and needs to be taught more about gun safety. So on the day we would need one we were trapped in our house 2 hours waiting on police or anyone else. Most people we knew were out it was a weekend they were enjoying the day as we were ready to also that is why my husband went to let our dog out we were getting ready to leave. After 3 calls to the paramedics the police arrived 2 hours later. We had one person who we could get a hold of who cared to help that day and many others that were just too far and figured the police would make it before they did. DO NOT DEPEND ON THE POLICE OR PARAMEDICS TO SAVE YOU. THEY WILL NOT MAKE IT IN TIME. Me and my husband were both trained and had a good back ground in many different medical jobs. If not for that my husband I doubt would be here. When ambulance and police did arrive they didn't even know it was a dog attack. They were looking for a black suspect as our dog was black and I had screamed a black dog all they had heard was black. I do't know how that is?? My husband received between 200-300 stitches internal and external stitches and had 6 drainage tubes. We still do not know how much use he will have in his arm and hand but has already surpassed what doctors thought would be the best outcome. That day taught me one lesson you can not trust animals. They are just that animals; instinctive, territorial and wild. I am not afraid though and will be getting another dog just the right dog. A smaller size that can't kill me.

I want to share with you today a resource for your children to prevent dog bites Please share this with your children!

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PAW PATROL: MEET EVEREST REVIEW!

Free For All received a sample DVD to facilitate this review all opinions are 100 percent my own.

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PAW PATROL: MEET EVEREST!

THE RESCUE PUPS RETURN WITH A NEW FRIEND

AND SEVEN COOL NEW ADVENTURES! 

Available on DVD September 1, 2015

The PAW Patrol pups are back with daring new rescues and a new puppy crew member in PAW Patrol: Meet Everest! Fan-favorite Everest and high-flying rescue pup Skye embark on daring missions through the snow and ice to rescue their friends, protect stranded animals and guard their community!As the number-one preschool show on TV and featuring French and Spanish audio, PAW Patrol: Meet Everest! is sure to be a hit with all of its good-hearted, adventure-seeking fans. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, PAW Patrol: Meet Everest! will be available on DVDSeptember 1, 2015 for the suggested retail price of $14.99.

 

PAW Patrol: Meet Everest! includes the following episodes:

• The New Pup- The PAW Patrol rolls out in their new PAW Patroller to save Jake when he gets stranded in the ice fields, but a new pup also pops up to lend a paw--the brave ranger, Everest!
• Pups and the Big Freeze- When a winter ice storm causes trouble all over Adventure Bay, Mayor Goodway's car hits an icy patch and gets stuck in the snow.  Then, a train engineer can't break on the icy tracks as it heads for a huge snow drift on the crossing. It's up to Ryder, Rubble, and Everest to clear out all the snow and ice!
• Pups Save the Deer- When a family of deer gets separated on slippery ice and a snowy hill, it's up to Zuma and Everest to lead an icy rescue to reunite them!
• Pups Make A Splash- When Cap'n Turbot's boat runs aground, Ryder, Zuma, Skye, and Rocky must team up to save it before it sinks!
• Pups Save A School Day- Alex loses his back pack on the first day of school! Ryder and the Paw Patrol need to help him find it before the school bus comes.
• Pups and the Trouble with Turtles- Tons of Baby Turtles start to pop up all over town and it's up to Ryder and the Pups to corral them all and get them back to their pond.
• Pups Save A Flying Frog- Marshall's new pet frog, Smiley, is going to be in a jumping contest! The only problem is that during a practice run Smiley jumps right into Skye's helicopter and it takes off! Now Skye and the Pups have to save Smiley, and get him to the competition in time!

 

PAW Patrol: Meet Everest! Fast Facts:

Street Date: September 1, 2015

Catalogue: 59171674000 (US)

S.R.P.: $14.99

DVD Running Time: 96 minutes

Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French and Spanish Dolby Stereo

Back To School Jewelry Looks!

This post was created in partnership with eAccountable. All opinions are my own.

Heading back to school is always exciting and maybe even a little nerve racking. You’ve got a backpack full of new supplies, some great new clothes and a chance to start fresh. Now’s the time to stand out from the crowd.
Whether you’re going back to high school or hitting the college campus, one way to really make an impact and show off your seriously unique style is accessories that will turn heads and make your classmates envious.
Get that extra boost of confidence when you wear modern, cool, edgy accessories like ear cuffs, ear jackets, hand sheaths and unique statement rings. Visible Interest is a top destination to get the newest jewelry pieces by indie designers who share a passion for the uniquely fresh and modern and who believe in the charm of individuality. Visible Interest has something for every hip chick - sleek and modern options in gold, silver, or mixed metal looks.
Check out Visible Interest's back to school collection and get 15 percent off your purchase with the code:Back2School through September 19th, 2015.

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Crayola is at the Top of our Back to School List!

Free For All received samples to facilitate this review all opinions are 100 percent my own.

If you are going back to school I guarantee you have at least one item from Crayola on your back to school list. Crayola sent us several shipments to try out their different back to school products. One thing I loved that you should consider that probably won't be on any ones back to school list but your child's teacher will love you are the Visi-Max Dry Erase Markers. I think to many times we get lost in what our kids have to have and forget about what the teachers need to teach. We try and keep both in mind and buy extras for the teachers as well. Check out all the new products Crayola has and find your child's teacher and your child what they need!

My kids and I really enjoyed trying numerous types of Crayola products we otherwise may have never known about like the Pip Squeak markers. They are perfect for my toddlers tiny grasp. The Dry Erase crayons were also a hit, my boys loved that they had a crayon they could wipe off. They can also use them in their wipe off work books. It makes learning a little funner! For these crayons all you really need is a slick surface that wipes off easily nothing of course that is valuable or you would worry may be damaged. For the little artist in my ife my youngest Gavin he had a ball with the Water Colors and loved how I could clean off the colors when he mixed them up on accident with a paper towel.

If your kids hate the smell of markers maybe you should try Crayola's Power Lines scented markers. These are perfect for larger poster board projects. They are also fun for kids to just be creative with. Christian my oldest likes drawing pictures of the marker's scent. For example with Ampd Green Apple he draw a giant Green Apple then brought it to me and wanted me to guess what it was by the scent.  Crayola has pretty much any kind of crayons, markers or paint that your kids may need. Most of you have probably used colored pencils and crayons but I want to take a minute to say that Crayola is the only brand we use in crayons or colored pencils. I see so many companies offer 10 cent crayons and they are pure junk. They break when I use them so how quick can a child tear them up. Crayola lasts they stand for quality and stand the test of generations!

Crayola is a brand I grew up with and to me it is iconic. I want my kids to enjoy the same fun I had with Crayola product's as a child and I want your kids to enjoy Crayola also. So make sure you are following Crayola on social media below to stay up to date on contests, coupons, new products, discounts and so much more!

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Staples Giveaway!

With that being said, it is time to bring on the giveaway! Mom Buzz Media bloggers have partnered with Staples to bring you this $300 gift card Multi-Winner giveaway! 5 lucky readers will each get a gift card from Staples! One will get a $100 gift card and the other 4 will get $50 gift cards!

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Staples Mail and Ship; Mail It The Easy Way!

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How do you prepare for back to school with a college student? Most of us are seasoned veterans of the Kindergarten - 12 Grade back to school hustle and bustle but what about a child leaving for college? You have all the shipping to prepare for as well as preparing yourself for that child to be on their own and independent. Staples is here to help!

Staples sent us the wonderful package above to try out the staples mail and ship process. All of the items pictured above are available in Staples. The extra-cushion bubble roll is perfect for protecting valuable items that would easily be broken in the shipping process. The labels and Sharpies are amazing for addressing packages so everyone can see who its from and where it is going; best of all the $25 Gift Card. I plan to purchase extra supplies for the dorm room with this!

Staples Makes Moving and Packing Happen for College Students Leaving the Nest

Parents, Students and Well Anyone Can Ship from Staples Stores Nationwide

With Back-to-college quickly approaching; Staples is making it simple for students to move into their new dorm or off campus housing with a huge selection of moving and packing supplies. Staples stores also offer UPS service desks for easy shipping and convenient package drop off seven days a week. You o longer need to make a seperate trip to the closets postal facility to ship get all your shipping done at Staples while getting your back to school supplies. Just purchase what you need at Staples and have them ship it for you!

CollegeMagazine.com offers some amazing tips to help make college move-in day easy:

Make a Checklist. Packing for college doesn’t have to be stressful. With the right move-in list, you'll be living like a king or queen on campus with all your must-have necessities.  

Get Your Boxes Early. Move in day has organizational disaster written all over it. Don’t let it sneak up on you. Whether you’re schlepping or shipping your room, box it up. Staples even bundles the boxes for you. Start out with an 8 pack of SmoothMove medium sized boxes. Then pick up a wardrobe box to save you the tedium of transferring your entire closet hanger by hanger. For packing ninjas, the Bankers Box SmoothMove Kraft Moving Box doesn’t even need tape—it’s magic.

Get Label Crazy. Your bathroom supplies box and late-night snack box look identical. You think you’ll remember what went where, but you won’t. Cue the labels. And if you’re shipping your boxes, you can label and ship all at once at Staples.

I know my biggest thing with Back to School is the oldest saying, "Mom I want my dorm to be cool! ".What is cool now a days? Let Staples help! Students going away to college can also find ways to personalize their space with the latest trends in dorm design and essentials, such as mini fridges, microwaves, décor and storage cubes at Staples.com/backtoschool. Staples Copy & Print Center can personalize products to create one-of-a-kind décor with custom photo canvases, photo panels, phone covers and more. I want my child to have all the best and what they need so college life is easy for them to adapt to. Staples is moms best friend for back to school!

Back To School with Oriental Trading!

Free For All received a sample to facilitate this review no compensation was received!

Its that time of year again. Time for back to school shopping;for us this is a time i dread. Money is always tight and it is so hard to buy everything the kids need and want so they feel stylish and fit in well with the other children. We spend our days looking for bargains so that we can get enough school supplies for all of the kids without spending an arm and a leg. THIS YEAR WAS A LITTLE DIFFERENT FOR US THOUGH; WELL A LOT!

What if I told you I was able to get enough supplies for an entire classroom of kids for under $75? Sounds pretty unbelievable doesn't it? Well, it isn't! I was browsing Oriental Trading and noticed there amazing prices; I knew they were the best place for parties but hadn't thought about how much I could save shopping Oriental Trading's School Supplies. I decided to order our school supplies from Oriental Trading the prices were just amazing. Then I thought, why not get enough supplies for my sons entire kindergarten class. I almost had enough supplies for both my sons Kindergarten classes since they are both in separate classes I have to buy enough now for over 50 children to supply both classes.  With Oriental Trading's bulk products at amazing prices I was able to do just that! This is what we were able to get for a total of $74.96:

Stars & Stripes Mega Pencil AssortmentIN-13696530
144 Piece(s)
1

$13.78

$13.78

Paw Print Patterned Pocket FoldersIN-13687887
Per Dozen
1

$6.70

$6.70

Plastic & Metal School ScissorsIN-12/1921
Per Dozen
1

$4.99

$4.99

16-Color Crayon ClasspackIN-56/9
800 Piece(s)
1

$34.50

$34.50

30 Pc. Elmer's® Classroom Pack Clear Glue SticksIN-73/10012
30 Piece(s)
1

$14.99

$14.99

School supplies never last the whole year and with schools having so much funding issues and often supplies run out before the year is half over. I wanted to give both my sons classes a great start this year and hope they have enough supplies to get off to a great start! This is what I recommend purchasing for a classroom from Oriental Trading pencils, glue, paint, crayons, and folders. This is easily do able for under $50 if you are purchasing for only one class of around 25. I purchased for 2 and had almost enough for everyone I was only a few short on folders and glue. Hopefully another parent can help out in those areas. Buying for an entire classroom isn't something I normally do, but at these prices I figured it was a good idea.

 Oriental Trading has so much more than just school supplies though. They have party decorations, holiday decor and craft projects for all ages. Of course we will also be getting all of our sons classes Halloween Party products from Oriental Trading. Look back soon for our Halloween Guide which will include our haul from Oriental Trading.

With Oriental Trading the possibilities are truly endless! Get started planning your perfect party, get together or event today start your shopping at Oriental Trading. To connect with Oriental Trading on social media follow the links below:

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Roanoke Ring Sling Giveaway!

Roanoke Ring Slings Giveaway

OPEN WORLDWIDE!

Sponsored by Roanoke Ring Slings

Hosted by Free For All

One entrant will win the pictured Roanoke Ring Sling

US ONLY

To purchase a Roanoke Ring Sling visit their Etsy store here

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Freedom Mentor Review!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book free of charge to facilitate the review.  This post was created in partnership with Mom Buzz Media and all views and opinions expressed above are my own.  

Most dream of owning their home for some it never becomes a reality due to so many factors; lack of money usually being the number one factor. At the age of 6 I saw my dad "flip" his first house and from there on became immersed in the word of real estate. My father purchased a house from a woman who was deceased and had kept several pets. He paid $12,000 for it and sold it within a week for $30,000 to a contractor who wanted to fix the house up who then sold it for $75,000. To me this was amazing and I always took every chance I could to go to property and house sales. My husband and I purchased our first trailer and property for less than what it is evaluated for 13 years later (a lot less). Do you want to learn how to become a real estate investor? 

Phil Pustejovsky has written an amazing book Freedom Mentor you can purchase on Amazon or even get the kindle version for free just click here! Phil explains Real Estate at the basic level and tells you how to start for free. Learn more about Phil and his approach to real estate investment here. If you are like me and love hearing what drives people Phil does an excellent job explaining how he got his start  in real estate investment and how you can to. All it really takes is an excellent work ethic and going that extra mile ( a little luck helps to in my opinion). 

Phil's book How to be a Real Estate Investor begins with Phil penniless unhappy with his degree from Vanderbilt University in mechanical engineering homeless and hopeful to make it in real estate investment to growing one of the largest real estate mentor-ship programs in the world. Phil puts the lessons in his book to use every day in training others to partner with him and mentors them in how to make it in real estate. This has allowed him to not only buy real estate in his area but all over the world opening him up to many more real estate investment opportunities. 

If you are interested in the fundamentals of real estate investment How to be a Real Estate Investor is a must read. Even if you are looking to purchase your own home this is a good solid book for anyone investing in any real estate ventures. Be sure to check out Phil himself here we could all stand to learn a little on solid real estate investment from Phil.

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Shimmer and Shine the Newest Nick Jr show and Giveaway!

Shimmer & Shine
                             On Nickelodeon
                                 Premieres August 24, 2015

Nickelodeons new series, "Shimmer & Shine" premieres August 24 at 7:30 pm. (ET/PT). The new whimsical series follows twin genies-in-training, Shimmer and Shine, who grant wishes for their friend Leah that lead to surprising mishaps- but the trio always figures out a way to make there mishaps turn out for the better.

Shimmer and Shine features a social- emotional curriculum highlighting the importance of teamwork, resilience and overcoming obstacles all the while maintaining friendship.

Russell Hicks, President of Content Development and Production at Nickelodeon says. "The beautiful fantasy world of Shimmer and Shine offers endless possibilities for magical adventures. Preschoolers will love the genies' playful humor and enthusiasm".

I received a press kit for Shimmer and Shine and my boys ages 3 and 8 have watched it every morning for 2 weeks. As soon as my youngest wakes up he asks for it. I oblige because I feel it is great at teaching my kids to use team work and that sometimes mistakes happen. If you don't think you can wait until August 24th for the premiere Click Here To Watch a Full Episode on Nick Jr

We've also partnered with Nickelodeon to offer one lucky winner a gift basket of toys.

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For all my local friends and readers we have a Shimmer and Shine House Party PM me on Facebook Jobeth Butcher for details or email 09jojo09@gmail.com we have 3 open spots for guests left and your child will receive a lovely treat bag at the party which will be hosted at our home! We will also be giving out various other DVDS from Nickelodeon as well as some gift cards I am sponsoring since our parties are usually a lot larger than typical House Parties. Be sure to check out the blog next week for the post on how much fun our House Party was and let's fill those last 3 spots!

Lalaloopsy Baking Oven Giveaway!

Free For All received a sample to facilitate this review no compensation was received!

Come bake up “sew” much fun with the real working Lalaloopsy Baking Oven. Bake sew many sweets in minutes; including cookie, mini-cakes and more! The Lalaloopsy Baking Oven includes Lalaloopsy-themed baking pans, baking mixes, sprinkles, pan pusher, and recipe booklet. It also comes with 1 cake and 1 cookie mix! Look for refill packs too here and purchase here on Amazon.com.

The winner of the baking wars is here The Lalaloopsy Baking Oven! My kids have a ball baking and decorating treats and they taste OH SEW yummy! We make the sugar cookies often and the kids decorate them with the sprinkles included as well as some we had on hand. I loved that the pans were small for their little hands and that the outside of the oven didn't get hot and they were able to bake by themselves with minimal help from mommy. It makes them feel all grown up!

Be sure to purchase some extra refill packs as this will be one of the favorite gifts this year! You can purchase Chocolate Chip and Sugar Cookie Mix, Confetti Cake and Chocolate and Strawberry Cake Mix. You can purchase all your baking refill needs on Amazon.com as well by clicking here. But you can even make Corn Bread with your oven check this out!

The Lalaloopsy Baking Oven makes the perfect affordable gift. Keep in mind this is a great gift to buy for multiple children as a together gift. They can all share and make wonderful baking creations! To purchase go to Amazon.com or Toys R Us.com or in store at Toys R Us. 

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Homepolish Design By The Hour!

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Interior Design Services from Homepolish
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have an interior designer in your home? It’s no longer just a fantasy with help from the interior design start-up Homepolish. They make it easy (and affordable!) to get an interior designer in your home who will help create the perfect space for you. The experience is truly one of a kind so we decided to break it down for you in three easy steps:

1. Let the designer get to know you:


Tell them the bare bones: are you interested in working on a home, office, store or something else? How big is it? Do you have a project budget? Do you own or rent? And then tell them the juicy stuff: What inspires you? What does your ultimate dream space look like? From picking paint colors to gutting a brownstone, they can handle any project, any size.

2. The first date, aka meet your homepolish designer:


Here’s what happens during your initial 1 hour consultation: you and your designer meet, they tour your space, you guys chat. Then your designer follows up with a few design options for improving your home/office/whatever. They start with a one hour consultation so that their designer can understand your goals, needs and wants. Communication is the foundation to every healthy relationship!

Homepolish wants the relationship between you and their designer to be as stress-free and helpful as possible. If during the initial consultation, you and your designer don't get along perfectly, Homepolish will tweak the matchmaking process and send another on the house. The initial consult is $50 or $80 (Junior and Senior rates). If you're over it, there's no pressure to buy hours after the consult.

3. Purchase your designer’s time:


One of the many reasons Homepolish is unique to the interior design world is because you purchase time by the hour. Every hour is spent working on what you need - from picking paint colors to sending you furniture options to renovating your loft. Whatever the size and however complicated your project is, they are there to help! Junior designers' time costs $100/hour, Seniors' cost $130/hour and they have two package options: a Single Day session (three hours) and The Design Package (as much time as you want with a minimum purchase of ten hours).

Save time and money, sign up with Homepolish and rework your space with an expert! 

ModCloth Namesake Label Update!

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.  Introducing ModCloth, the online shop's first-ever namesake label, inspired by you! To create this line of versatile tops, bottoms, cardigans, coats, and of course, beautiful dresses, the folks at ModCloth looked to your feedback to determine all the must-have details (say hello to pockets and luxe linings!), pored over popular trends on Style Gallery, and did three times the typical amount of fittings to ensure a fabulous, consistent fit. Shop the gorgeous looks now! Landing Page: http://www.modcloth.com/shop/ourdesigners/modcloth Speedier Delivery :: Free Express Shipping on $150+ For a short time, nab a deal on all the statement-making styles you love from ModCloth -- including looks from their new namesake label! Help us get the word out. Here's a sample blog post to get you started.

Roanoke Ring Slings Review!

Free For All was sent a sample to facilitate this review all opinions are 100 percent my own no financial compensation was received.

As a mom of 3 I had always wanted to try ring slings. I am one of those mothers who has read up and tried everything from cloth diapers to perrineal massage. I just want to be in the know! Ring slings attracted my attention right off the bat! I am always so busy and always carrying a baby and thought how nice it would be to at least have my hands free for dishes, cleaning etc. I just never had the nerve or opportunity but I got lucky and won a giveaway on Facebook for a ring sling from lovely company called Roanoke Ring Slings. I was able to connect and chat with the owner and really hit it off with her and wanted to share how well made her ring slings are with you.

Roanoke Ring Slings have all the property safety features and inspections and even come with a registration card to register your ring sling. That was the first thing I saw that this wasn't a pop up Facebook company that they are taking all they right precautions and have well made products. My first slinging experience was at the mall I had practiced getting all my wrapping techniques correct and how to position Sierra, as well as how to get her in and out.

 I became an instant fan Roanoke Ring Slings are stylish and give you back your hands. I always thought the worst of Ring Slings because of some of the super fails I have seen but there are proper techniques you can use that insure safety for baby and your back. Below are some great videos everyone can watch these are the way I learned and I think you will find them very helpful. I DID!



Please take a few minutes to review these links on babywearing safety and how to properly use your ring sling.

http://slumber-roo.co.uk/downloads/TICKS.pdf

http://babywearinginternational.org/pages/safety.php

http://www.babywearingschool.com/registration/broshurebabywearingblack-white2009.pdf

Ring Sling Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlMwfrljPXQ&list=UUZHz91f1Ol3zuKI9hftf3Mw&index=3

How to put baby in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz9YBJF3UqI&list=UUZHz91f1Ol3zuKI9hftf3Mw&index=4

How to take baby out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrPJfFFLv9g&list=UUZHz91f1Ol3zuKI9hftf3Mw&index=8

Also be sure to follow Roanoke Ring Slings on social media below she has an amazing page and Etsy store (she also offers layaway plans). Who knows maybe you are lucky and win your own Ring Sling like I did but I wouldn't wait I wish I had a Roanoke Ring Sling when Sierra was first born they are amazing!

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Save-A-Lot $25 Gift Card Giveaway and Introducing New Suave Product Line Review!

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I've always done the majority of my grocery shopping at my local Save-A-Lot store. Its one of the only consistent grocery stores in our area. When all of the other stores lose business and have to close down, Save-A-Lot has remained. You can find a lot of your name brand items there like Chi Chis, Dole, Kellogg's and Oscar Meyer. The customer service is amazing, and the prices are unbeatable. I can easily fill up a shopping cart for around $200. That includes necessities other than food to, like paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning products etc. Save-A-Lot has also started selling Suave products. I love there children's products. I bought my boys the big bottle of 3 in 1 body wash, shampoo and conditioner, and the Suave Kids Surfs Up 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner. I was thrilled with the smell and my boys loved the lather.

My husband and I tried the Suave Green Apple Shampoo and Conditioner as well as the Waterfall Mist Shampoo. The smell was intoxicating, definitely one of my favorite scents. And the scent lasted all day. My hair is long and very thick, so conditioner is one of my must haves.  I've always been picky with my conditioner , but I was pleasantly surprised to find such an amazing conditioner at such a low price, it definitely grabbed my attention. I go through so much conditioner that I'm definitely going to stock up on this. The Waterfall Mist Shampoo was my hubby's favorite as he is more of an outdoorsy scent type.

The items I was most pleased with were the kids line of Suave products. I loved the Suave Kid's Apple and the Watermelon 2 in 1 Conditioner. The 2 in 1 was my favorite because the kids like only having to do the one step and condition and shampoo all in one. I was pleasantly surprised that they also did not complain with their eyes burning and the scents were just awesome. The Watermelon was perfect for the kids and brought me back to being a child myself and the fun scented products they make for little ones!

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