Disclosure: This post brought to you by The Pencil Grip. My  kids love to paint! There is just something about the way paint looks on paper that attracts them. We try to paint at least twice a month, because clean up is such a pain. Spills, stains, messy brushes- ugh no fun. We don't do it as often as they would like because of this. After searching for months and months for a product that my kids would love to use as much as paint, but wouldn't leave me with a disaster zone to clean up, I found Kwik Stix. With Kwik Stix, there is no need for water, messy caps OR brushes. Simply uncap, twist and … [Read more...]

Whether you’re a Denver die-hard or a Carolina cheerleader, Lifefactory has products to help you show off your team spirit!A pioneer in glass housewares, wine glasses, beverage glasses, hydration bottles and food storage containers they have great everyday products to tie you to your favorite team. The glass beverage bottle collection is designed for the health-concious, eco-minded individual. The reusable glass bottles are made of high quality soda lime glass and wrapped in a protective silicone sleeve. Additional features include BPA and BPS-free, phthalate-free, no leaching from plastic or … [Read more...]

Disclosure: This post brought to you by Blue Lizard. Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for all skin cancers, including melanoma. This doesnt mean that you need to hide from the sun, it simply means you need to make sure you generously apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or more to all exposed skin. "Broad-spectrum" provides protection from both Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. As long as you reapply every two hours or so, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating it's perfectly safe to spend the entire day … [Read more...]

Disclosure: This post brought to you by Conscious Step. What if I told you that one single pair of socks could provide safe water for someone for 18 months? Or that one pair of socks could provide 7 days of HIV treatments to a pregnant mother? You probably wouldn't believe me, would you? Well thanks to Conscious Step all that is possible. All that and more.As temperatures drop, warm your feet and your soul with socks from Conscious Step, where each unique sock is partnered with influential non-profits to contribute to global issues. Allowing men everywhere to revamp their sock drawers and their karma … [Read more...]

Disclosure: This post brought to you by SmartCord. Did you know that electrical issues are the third leading cause of household fires? And in over 33,000 cases the cause was an improperly used extension cord, and not because it was old or worn, but because it was simply overloaded. Pretty scary number, don't you think? I bet you have at least one overloaded extension cord in your house. Maybe behind the television with all the electronics plugged into it? Maybe in your child's bedroom, charging all their devices?With the holidays approaching, even more extension cords are making their way into … [Read more...]

Disclosure: This post brought to you by John Wm.Macy's CheeseSticks. For me the holidays are by for the most stressful time of the year. There is so much planning to do. There is so much food to bake. I decided this year to make sure my stress level, when it came to holiday cooking was as low as possible. This year, I'm taking the stressful planning out of holiday appetizers and grabbing myselfa few boxes of John Wm. Macy's CheeseSticks to set out for guests to munch on.John Wm Macy's CheeseSticks, CheeseCrisps and SweetSticks combine aged cheeses, sourdough and select spices, baked twice for "the … [Read more...]