The Traveling Sisterhood: July 2015

Goodnite TruFit and my #ConfidentKids

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My little guy is 7 and still has bedwetting challenges. He is quite embarrassed (especially when it comes to spending the night with his buddies) so I was excited to be chosen to try out the new Goodnite TruFit undies and to learn more about impacting his confidence!   



I printed out the $4 off coupon, then we headed to begin our little adventure to find this magical underwear.

This CVS is our newest in town. 
It's really nice and actually makes you want to be there! 
I have to admit, a store's ambiance is important to me.
There they are, the TruFits in both girls and boys styles, right next to the more traditional GoodNites.

They're marked at $22.99, but CVS combined my coupon and the CVS card coupon to save me a total of $7 which was a great deal at $15.99 for 2 pairs of underwear and a package of the inserts you need!  
The TruFits are the ones in the middle and the right. 
As you can see, they look just like any other cotton underwear!  They're machine-washable just like anything else.  Pretty cool!


Confidence and self-esteem are important qualities to instill in children. Unfortunately, bedwetting struggles often hinder a child's confidence--they definitely did for my little guy.  That's why TruFits are so awesome, plus it helps to know he's not the only one struggling with this issue.  He's had the daytime routine down since he was three, but these are still so perfect for this heavy sleeper who has a hard time waking up in the night, especially when I'm not there to remind him.


How do you encourage self-esteem and confidence in your kids? 

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Bodacious Bugs with Funshine Express! #BackToSchool

Today's Jitterbugs Funshine Express Theme was "Bodacious Bugs".  The kiddos made some cool bugs and painted the absorbent paper with food coloring and water.  The kit came with the bug shapes, pipettes, and yarn (in case you chose to hang them); all we had to do was add the coloring.  My little guy loved it!  The girls went for the hatching butterflies which were so neat!  They were made from tissue paper, twist ties, bug bodies, and brown paper.  All we had to supply were markers to color their wings, scissors and tape.  What I like best about the Funshine Express kits is that they come with most everything you need and each project is so easy to follow.  Plus, each theme comes with a variety of extra ideas.  For example, there were "more fun and game" ideas like caterpillar crawlers, butterfly toss, photos, sipping straw races, and a silly song about caterpillars.   

Making some bodacious bugs!

After they went through many color changes and experiments, they were ready to fly to the window!

Making a beautiful butterfly!
Isn't she the most gorgeous butterfly!?  So lovely!
Hatching out of its cocoon in its natural habitat.


Another gorgeous butterfly!

The kiddos love these kits and we're so happy we get to review them all and recommend them to you guys!   For our other reviews and more inspiring crafty pictures, head over to our dedicated Funshine Express tab.

As far as Back-to-School goes, Funshine Express also offers a range of curriculum kits and supplements for preschool aged kiddos that are available year round.  They create enthusiasm for learning and build school readiness skills. Start exploring to find the perfect curriculum for your children, your daycare, or your preschool!



 
Discount: Get $20 off!
Click the picture link in our left sidebar for that special discount!  They'll be shipping the August kits soon!

Special thanks to the wonderful people at Funshine Express for providing us with these kits to review!

LockerLookz Gift Card Giveaway! Must See! #BackToSchool

We are buying a new home! We're so excited--it's pretty much our dream house in our dream area and I could not be feeling more blessed.  It's huge, lotsa bathrooms (3 of our kiddos will be teenagers soon!), the view of the mountains from the upstairs windows is breathtaking (and I'm going to get to see it everyday!) and best of all, I'll have a homeschool classroom!  I've started planning it out in my imagination and when I saw the lockers they have at The Container Store, I thought that would be so awesome!  The classroom décor will be a surprise for my kiddos but the girls are going to love the  LockerLookz items inside.   

I had a blast designing the girls locker on the website and then I simply clicked "Purchase This Design" and it was all added to my cart.  All of the items are magnetic--the flower, white board, mirror, gems, and photo frame--even the LED chandelier that turns on whenever the locker is opened!  I so wish they had this stuff when I was in middle and high school!  Back in those days, all we imagined having were mirrors and now you can have so much more!  I really love it.   

An empty locker just waiting to be filled....

Gorgeous and ready to order!

Our goodies have arrived!

LockerLookz come in a wide variety of styles and colors so there's really a theme for anyone's taste.  The Container Store actually sells these items, too, and decorates their lockers in them for display.  You can also purchase them on-line, at Jo-Ann Fabrics, Meijer, Staples, and Barnes & Noble, too.  This would be a really awesome back to school gift for your kiddo, or something to take them shopping for to get them more excited for that first day.

Container Store lockers filled with Locker Lookz

GIVEAWAY
One reader will receive $69.99 (one wallpaper and 3 accessories of your choice) of LockerLookz products to style your fridge, your gym locker, or your kiddo's locker.  Enter below by August 10th at 11 pm anyone's time.  I'll choose a winner the next morning.  Check out our other giveaways, too--we have a lot of goodies this week!   

Head on over and design a locker! Better yet, let your kiddo design it with you. What style will you go with if you win?
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Special thanks to the wonderful people at KidStuffPR and LockerLookz for this review and giveaway opportunity!


Organic, Fruity Teas 4 Kids #Giveaway!

If you've been following my blog very long, you'll know I love tea!  My kids are pickier when it comes to it, though, so I was eager to try something made just for kids.  Teas4Kids is packed full of fruit and caffeine-free flowers like marigold blossoms--it's all natural, filled with a variety of fruits, and it has no sugar added.  It doesn't need it, after all, the fruit already gives it that natural sweetness.  We tried the Mango Sweetie and Bubby Blueberry varieties.  The Mango was our favorite, but I would love to try the Kiwi varieties.  They all sound delicious!  You can see the complete line-up in the pic below.



The Mango Sweetie tea was so sweet, even the butterflies wanted to try it!  If you look closely, you can see the orange butterfly in our photo.  We liked the Mango tea iced and it was a refreshing drink for the hot summer day.  Check out the list of 9 ingredients for this one:
  • pineapple cubes
  • mango cubes
  • pineapple flakes
  • orange slices
  • mango flakes
  • tangerine pieces
  • safflower
  • marigold blossoms
  • strawberry slices
Even the butterfly wished she could try some!

Tea4Kids Bubby Blueberry just before brewing.

I have to admit, I almost wanted to pick out a couple pieces of fruit and just eat them... but I resisted.  I wanted to make sure nothing was left out of the tea.  I love that Teas4Kids is an alternative to sugary juices and sodas that actually tastes good and is good for you, too.  It's great for tiny tots to big kiddos (do I count as a big kiddo?! Cause I like it, too!) Started by Tea Gallerie, their goal is to make a difference in this world one cup and one kiddo at a time. They even do school fundraisers, too, which is really cool.

Giveaway

One of my readers will receive 2 bags of Tea4Kids in your choice of flavor.  Enter below by 8/10 at 11 pm anyone's time.  I'll choose a winner the next morning.  Check out our other giveaways, too--we have a lot of goodies this week!    
 Which Tea 4 Kids flavors would your littles like best?

 
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Special thanks to the wonderful people at  Tea4Kids for providing me with this tea to review!

Pretzel Bread! Delicious #Giveaway from Pretzilla

Congrats to Amy, the winner of this giveaway!

Pretzilla Bites!  Delicious!!

Pretzilla is a creation of Miller Baking Company, who took a 12th century invention-the pretzel-and turned it into the most delicious bun.  And I am telling you, these are so good!  We tried the burger buns, mini buns, sub buns, and bite size prezel bites.  My kids, hubby, and I all loved them.  You can get them at Whole Foods or check out their store locator to find out where else you can get them locally... plus you can always get them on-line.  At $3-4 a package, these are definitely affordable.  This had to be the best cold cut sandwich I ever made my hubby!
 
A Mini Sandwich with Pretzilla Bread
 
A Giant Sandwich on Pretzilla Bread
 
A Wide Variety of Pretzel Bread--
and these are only some of the selections!
Giveaway
One of my readers will receive a box filled with Pretzilla Buns and Bites! Enter below by 7/23 at 11 pm anyone's time.  I'll choose a winner the next morning.  Check out our other giveaways, too--we have a lot of goodies this week!    
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Special thanks to Pretzilla for this review and giveaway opportunity!  

Organic India Tea #Giveaway: Delicious and Such Variety!

This evening, I am enjoying a cup of Organic India's raspberry tea on ice.  I added some frozen berries and it is so delicious!  It's ironic because just before I received this tea in the mail, my friend was telling me about using basil in tea--it turns out Organic India's teas all include Tulsi Basil, which is said to be a natural way to decrease stress and anxiety.  The tea is grown by farmers in northern India.

Perfect Iced...

I've lately been trying a variety of quality teas--they're so good for you, high in antioxidants, boost metabolism, help your immune system, and all that good stuff.  My Organic India favorites are their Green Tea and Raspberry, but their boxed teas come in 18 flavors!  I combine these 2 and make iced tea and I love it.  I add a bit of sugar but not much since the raspberry already makes it quite sweet. 

... Or Perfect Hot
GIVEAWAY
One of my readers will receive a  variety pack of Organic India Teas!  Ends 7/31.  U.S. only.  Check out our other giveaways, too--we've got lots of goodies this week!

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Special thanks to the wonderful people at Organic India for providing me with this tea to review!

Milton's Chips and Cookies! Giveway of Healthy, Yummy, Gluten Free Snacks

Milton’s Craft Bakers makes food that taste great and you can feel good about eating! I didn't think twice about letting my kiddos have 3 cookies each for a snack b/c their chocolate chip cookies are so much healthier than your average cookie! And my hubby loves the Multi-Grain chips which is really saying something--he is especially picky about my blog review items. My favorite chips are the Cheddar Cheese with the Everything chips in a close second place... but they're all good!



Milton's started as a local bakery-restaurant in San Diego, California but quickly became known as a little company with big ideas about baking. They don't believe healthy food has to be bland & boring, instead they deliver nutritious baked goods that are artisan crafted for surprisingly delicious taste. So why not try them out for yourself? They never have any high fructose corn syrup or preservatives and you'll be surprised how Milton's makes healthy taste oh, so good. ;)



Giveaway
One of my readers will receive a box filled with Milton's Cookies and Crackers! Enter below by 7/28 at 11 pm anyone's time.  I'll choose a winner the next morning.  Check out our other giveaways, too--we have a lot of goodies this week!    
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MacroBars: Both Healthy and Delicious #Giveaway


We recently tried an assorted box of MacroBar Mini bars and loved them!  My favorite is the Coconut bar.  My son's favorite is the Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter, and my daughter's is the Apple Cinnamon. The Cherry comes in a close second with both me and her.  It tastes like fruit snacks!  The bars are USDA Organic, Gluten-Free Certified, Kosher Certified, Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegan Certified, Soy Free & Macrobiotic energy bars.

GoMacro believes in feeling good about what we eat- how it tastes, how it’s made, and how it sustains the environment. Family owned and based in a small rural community, their wholesome food maintains goodness on all levels. Small in size but big on impact, they're a company that cares about the big picture. 


Giveaway
One  winner will receive 1 assorted box of MacroBar Minis just like this one.  Enter below by 7/28 at 11 pm anyone's time.  I'll choose a winner the next morning. Check out our other giveaways, too--we have a lot of goodies this week!   


40% DISCOUNT
My readers can enter code “BLOGGER” at checkout and get 40% off their first order.  That is a pretty awesome discount!
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Special thanks to the wonderful people at GoMacro for this review and giveaway opportunity.

Gypsy Through the Years: Getting Boho Chic at Style Moi

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Bohemian Slip Dress with Lace Godets
I love boho styles--I have since I was 2 years old, apparently!  Check out this super cute pic of me dressed as a gypsy for the first Halloween I went trick-or-treating. 


Of course, my mama was quite old-school boho, so maybe her style rubbed off on me.  ;) 


As you can see, I still love this style!  And I love to travel--sometimes I tease my hubby that I should've been a gypsy... for more than just Halloween!


Put a little magic in your wardrobe and embrace this romantic summer style with Style Moi's fashions, inspired by nature and the lives of travelers.  Head over and heart some faves!


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Chandelier Turquoise Bead & Pearl Crown



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Lace Kimono with Knotty Fringes


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Drawstring Tunic with Embroidery

Multi-layer Gold Foot Chain

Bohemian Rhapsody Shirt Dress

This is one of my favorite styles! 
What's your style?

Chick-Fil-A Dress Like a Cow Day! Free Meals!

Head to Chick-Fil-A today (July 14th)!  It's that one day a year when you can dress like a cow and get any free meal of choice--Cow Appreciate Day!  Weren't we cute last year as superhero cows?!



Wait! Not one day a year, but two!  You can also dress up on Halloween!  Mark your calendars to dress up and go to CFA once again for a free meal of choice--value menu items and kid's meals alike!
 
 



Chick-fil-A didn't sponsor this post.  I just think they're amazing and wanted to share!

Beauty Bridge Cosmetics #Giveaway

I have found an on-line store that's like Ulta but better!  Beauty Bridge has the same great variety of amazing beauty products and they have an incredible referral and rewards program, not to mention all the free goodies you can get with each and every order! 


I have tried a variety of products available at their site including G.M. COLLIN's - Daily Ceramide Comfort, Colorscience's Mineral makeup, Bare Minerals Foundation, Too Faced's Eye Shadows, Fekkai's hair products, and Ahava's Dead Sea Skin Care... all of which I have loved!  They definitely have by far the best make-up selection--literally hundreds of the best brands.  By the way, you get a free gift set with any Ahava purchase!  There are other free gifts with purchase, too, but I just happened to see this one. 

I love makeup and I am not ashamed!


GIVEAWAY
One of you will win a $25 gift card to Beauty Bridge! Ends 7/17 at 11 pm anyone's time.  I'll choose a winner the next morning.
 
How To Enter
Let me know in the comments below what you'll buy if you win!  One of the commenters will receive the $25 gift card.  Don't forget to leave your e-mail addy if you haven't entered a recent giveaway. 

Special thanks to the wonderful people at Beauty Bridge for providing me with this review and giveaway opportunity!



Styling Gorgeous Golden Temporary Tattoos #Giveaway

My BFF and I were talking about back in the day when we used to wear those super cute rub-on tattoos.  She mentioned that since she's African American, the only tattoos that looked amazing on her were the gold flash ones like the ones I'm featuring today.  They definitely look gorgeous on a wide variety of skin tones!  We decided we're going to get these ones from Style Moi to wear together so I added them to my cart.  You can order them, too, for free but you do have to pay the 3.99 to cover the shipping.  You get a 4-pack.  They're different from the ones I'm giving away this week so you could end up with all of the sets!

Check out some of the gorgeous ways people are styling the gold flash tattoos!  Aren't they lovely?  I can't wait to get mine!

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How To Get Em
Sign up at Style Moi, then add them to your cart. You do have to pay for shipping, so you may want to buy an outfit, or just get them for a super good deal.  :) 
 
This is my favorite outfit at Style Moi... and it will be in my mailbox soon! 

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What's yours?