Orkin Mosquito Summer Scientist Toys Giveaway!

Special thanks to Orkin and Tether group! All opinions are honest and our own.

My little guy loves loves loves collecting bugs!  Most especially beetles.  The bug jar pictured above has long since become very dirty and fallen apart so he'll be ecstatic to receive a new one along with other great bug doodads from Orkin... along with one of our readers!

Summer is almost here! That means picnics, baseball games, barbecues and all the fun of enjoying the great outdoors with your family. There’s one thing no one likes about being outdoors, though: mosquitoes! They not only are a nuisance, but they also pose potentially serious health risks. Fortunately, the experts at Orkin study the science of mosquitoes and other pests closely in order to better tailor plans that help keep them out of your home this summer.

Last year, we had so many mosquitoes! It was horrible.  During the beginning of the summer, I went to a DIY oils party.  We made candles with Citronella oil.  It turns out, that stuff really works! Whichever room  I had the candle in, the people there would be the only ones to wake up without mosquito bites.  Needless to say, I invested in some more candles! This year, I have a couple of oil diffusers I'll use with citronella instead--much cheaper than candles!  Do you have any mosquito stories or tips to share?

To help you better prepare yourself and your family to fight the bite, Orkin presents the “Buzzer Beater” app, which features its deep scientific knowledge of mosquitoes.

Take the Buzzer Beater quiz and comment with the most helpful or surprising fact you learned!

Tweet using the #LearnWithOrkin hashtag and mention @TheOrkinMan and this giveaway!

GIVEAWAY

One of you will win the super fun bug toys pictured above. Enter using the methods above and fill out the form below by 4/27.

 Note: Each household is only eligible to win Summer Scientist Bug Catching Kit via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

20 ShareASale Companies Who Will Pay You for Blog Posts

Important Notes 

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.  
When using your affiliate links in a post, you should have a disclosure like the one above, or a tab like the one to the right of my other tabs--feel free to copy and paste my examples.
  Also, after signing up with the companies, you must wait to receive the offer from them before you post or add the banner.  These usually come in their approval or welcome e-mails, or in their weekly or monthly digests. I recommend having a folder specifically for blogging to keep everything organized. Best of luck!

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Tea Collection
Dollar Tree 

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Wedding Paper Divas
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For a list of SAS companies which provide free products for review in addition to commission, and which provide payment for banner placement, check out the blog post "The 50 ShareASale Companies Every Blogger Should Be Working With".

Tip: If you're just starting out blogging, check out "How to Start Your Own Product Review Blog" for a complete rundown on everything you should know.

PopSugar Must Have March Unboxing and Discount!

March Unboxing!

A Refreshing Spring

 Box Value: $200+

Cost: $34.95/1st month  $39.95 thereafter

Coupon Code: New customers can use the coupon code “MUSTHAVE5” to save $5 off their first box.

 

 

I had heard great things about the PopSugar Must Have Box and was so excited to review it!  Last month's box was about embracing the new season in style and good health; to prepare you to "Spring forward" in a big way! 

These cookies were probably my favorite thing in the box. They were soooo delicious!

 Everything the box included:

A Nanette Nanette Lepore Classic Rose Gold Watch
Pixi by Petra Book of Beauty, Minimal Makeup
Miss Ivy Pearl Five-Tassel Necklace
Govino Go-Anywhere Carafe and Water Glass Set
Hello™ Extra Whitening Flouride Toothpaste
Goodie Girl Cookies Toffee Chaos (these were delicious!)

— over a $245 value for under $40!

Let me know if you sign up for the next box!

 

Lions & Tigers & Friends, oh my! New Animal Friends Collection Coming Soon from Bears for Humanity

 

Bears for Humanity is an incredible, U.S. company which donates one bear per purchase to a child in a hospital. I was thrilled to see they've added a new line of cuddly, cute critters to their repertoire.  We received the cat for review and she is darling!  So soft with stitched eyes, no small pieces that can fall off, and made with all certified organic materials, she'll make the perfect gift for my friend's new baby.

There are 14 animals in the Animal Friends Collection, including the ones pictured here along with a lion, giraffe, monkey, penguin, panda, shark, bald eager, and elephant. Each time one of these cuties is purchased, Bears for Humanity will donate an organic 7" Baby Bear to a child in need to one if its five partner organizations. I really love when company's are philanthropic that way!

Cat and her Animal Friends aren't available yet on the Bears from Humanity store but they will be very soon!  Which animal do you like best?

FindIt! A Toy Giveaway

Special thanks to KidStuff PR for providing us with this review and giveaway opportunity! 

All opinions below are honest and our own. 

Some of our best friends have the original version of FindIt which faithfully sits on their coffee table.  Each time we're there, you'll find someone (adults and kids alike) spending an hour trying to find the items in it.  Everyone in my family has been guilty of it!  So I was excited for an opportunity to choose a FindIt game to review. My kids love animals so I chose the Wildlife Edition.

There are so many different versions of FindIt including boogers (ew, gross!), pirates, America, and 8 others! In each one, you'll find brightly colored pellets plus 40 or so small items that follow a specific theme.  The items are listed on top of the game for easy reference.  Some (like the ones pictured above) are easy to find; others are a bit harder.   Twist, spin, shake or tap the filled container to spot the hidden items - in alphabetical order, smallest to largest, fastest to slowest, etc.   It sounds easy, but it’s a challenge for any age!

What exactly is a FindIt Game?  Part game, part gift, parent company Identity Games calls it a “contained adventure.” You've probably seen them in a waiting room or a friend's coffee table.  I've always loved them but we've never had our own til now.  It’s a portable treasure hunt that you can take with you in the car, to the classroom, grandma’s house, or just keep out in your room or office.

Giveaway

One of you will win FindIt in your choice of game! 
Enter below by 4/26.

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5 Free Trials for the Best Movie & TV Streaming Services that aren't Netflix

Netflix is great, but it's nice to have some variety! Here are some of the newest movie streaming services that offer free trials.  If you don't like them, they're easy to cancel with the click of a mouse.  I'm currently trying each of them so let me know if you find something good that I should watch!

Now this one is awesome because Yip TV's Freemium service is for real free -- no credit cards required! You get 18 free channels that way.  If you decide to purchase their full service, that's over 100 channels for $14/month.

Some of the movies on my Tribeca Shortlist. This service comes with a 14-day free trial and is only $4.99 a month thereafter.  70% of their movies can't be found on any other streaming service.

Kidoodle.Tv has a free 7-day trial.  Like Netflix just for kids, it has a wide range of fun cartoons and educational shows -- some of which you can find elsewhere on line, but some of which are unique to Kidoodle. I'm not currently using this one, but we have in the past and really enjoyed it. This one is also only $4.99 a month.

KlowdTV offers a free 7 day trial and is $5/month after that.  They specialize in sports, but have some other programs, too.

Fubo also specializes in sports, but has other entertainment channels as well.  Their trial is only 24 hours but worth checking out for a day to see if you like it! It's $6.99 a month after that.

TastyKakes! A Delicious Springtime Dessert #Giveaway

Congrats to Jenny S., the winner of this giveaway!
Remember, you can find TastyKakes at Fry's, Family Dollar, and Circle K!

Special thanks to TastyKake for providing us with these products to review! All opinions are honest and our own. 

My family and I just discovered TastyKakes and they are just so incredibly delicious!  The first ones we tried were these new Strawberry Kandy Kakes, white coated vanilla sponge cakes with a strawberry creme filling. They are so good! And aren't they lovely?

The ones with the pink cream inside are the Strawberry, while the ones with yellow are the Lemon Kandy Kakes--my personal favorite.  I was glad most of my children preferred the Strawberry; more Lemon ones for me!

And then for the new donut flavors!  We tried Tastykake's new Peach Cobbler and Strawberry Mini Donuts.  The peach  captures the mouthwatering taste of peach cobbler inside a peach flavored donut covered in a sweet cobbler crumble.  This one is my favorite!  The Strawberry Mini Donuts transform strawberry flavor into a mini donut form featuring a strawberry flavored donut with traditional powdered sugar coating.

TastyKakes Mini Donuts are the perfect addition to my childrens' Easter baskets! You can find them at Circle K, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Fry's, or check their locator.

One of my readers will win 4 of the above desserts: Strawberry and Lemon Kandy Kakes, and Strawberry and Peach Cobbler Mini Donuts!  Enter below by 4/4.

You Can Find TastyKake On
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Free Inspirational Romance from Tyndale House

I'm currently reading Crossing Oceans by Gina Holmes.  It's so good!  Next in line is Wings of Glass.  You can currently get both of these books free from Tyndale Rewards by signing up or logging in here.  If you've spent all your points, head to "Earn" where you'll see new surveys they just added, and then head to "Browse" and click on "Fiction". Let me know what you pick!

Not in the mood for books? 

Tribeca has a 14 day free trial for movies! 

 

DressilyMe, Gorgeous Evening Wear at the Most Amazing Prices!

DressilyMe sells the most gorgeous evening gowns!  I have a banquet coming up soon and I'm trying to decide which one will be the most perfect.  This one is so gorgeous with the sequined lace!

Another of my favorites is this mermaid style gown--those sleeves are just incredible!  I wish I could try on all of these dresses and just play princess for a day.

This dark green taffeta dress is only $91.72.  At 45% off, it's just one example of the cheap evening dresses you can find at DressilyMe!

Combined with the perfect color, the butterflies, and the rhinestones, this dress looks like what Cinderella wore in the newest Disney movie.  So pretty--ideal for finding a Prince Charming in I would say!

The back of this dress is just incredible!  I'd especially love it in a royal blue--and it does come in that color, too! I think this one may be my absolute favorite.

This tulle dress is so feminine with it's beaded appliques.  It reminds me of something Rapunzel would wear with the lace-up back.  Like most of DressilyMe's formal wear, this dress comes in a variety of colors.  There are 37 to choose from!  I would love it in burgundy, which I think is my best color.

DressilyMe's Easter Sale is still going on until April 4th! If you have any special occasion coming up, now is the time to shop!  Let me know if you find something gorgeous!

LyfeSmart Sun Shades - Get Them at a Deep Discount Before Summer Hits!

 

LyfeSmart designs products for families while keeping in mind how important it is to enjoy life! It's their mission to create original products of the highest quality, their first available product being their sun shade which has all 5 star reviews on Amazon! Out of 155 reviews, that is definitely impressive!

LyfeSmart's premium car window cling sun shades have a dual layer design--the mesh side provides protection while maintaining visibility for driver. The easy cling back allows easy application and removal of the car sun shade on the windows without any suction cups or adhesives which is definitely a plus!  The design is guaranteed to provide protection from sun glare and heat.  They even have a RISK FREE GUARANTEE to assure you that if you're not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, they'll refund your purchase, no questions asked.

I think it's important to mention that we need to protect our little ones from the sun even during the winter, spring, and fall... not only during the summer.  Especially those with pale skin - like my fair girlies! - need some protection throughout the year when they're going to be in the car or outside for any extended period of time.

LyfeSmart is offering my readers a discount of $4 off their 2-Pack of Sun Shades with the code CELENA16. That brings your total to $9.99 with free shipping if you use Amazon Prime, plus  The sun shades also come with a pouch to store them in when not using and an e-book called "Sun & Shade: An Informative Guide to Safety in the Sun".