Ellebox Makes That Time Of Month More Bearable

  That time of the month for us girls is not a time that we look forward to. Well, maybe if you are worried about being pregnant and don’t want to be. For me personally, I dread when the witch or friend as some call it. It is not a happy time dealing with blood and cramps. Then there is the having to buy the supplies at the store and dreading having the teenage boy cashier, especially when that is the only item that you need. Ellebox is a monthly box that understands that time of the month. I know for me this time of the month is a time that I like to comfort and treat myself. Ellebox understands us ladies and wants to change the way we experience our period.

  I no longer have to go to the store when my period arrives as every month I get a box loaded with not only the necessary supplies but also some items to comfort me. Every month the box has a sweet treat in it. This box gets me as my sweet tooth is on the rage during that time of the month. My box this month contained some delicious sea salt caramel popcorn and some sweet raspberry green tea. The tea, not only had a great taste but also will help with my cramps. The sea salt popcorn will take care of my sweet tooth craving that I get during that time.

        Sponsored post: I received a sample box from Ellebox to facilitate this post.

  I love that the box had plenty of tampons that were 100% organic cotton. Yeah for not having to face the teenage boy cashier to buy these in the store! The box also had a bottle of dry shampoo, which is great for when I don't have time to shampoo my hair. The scent was amazing as it had cinnamon, palmarosa, lavender, and geranium in it. It is amazing how scent can uplift my mood!  The box also contained a natural face serum that was scented with rose, grapefruit, frankincense, and sandalwood. It made my skin feel so soft and the awesome scent helped me to forget about that time of the month.

  Every month you will get different goodies along with 100% cotton tampons and/or pads. I really enjoyed the products that came in the box. My plan was to stash the box in my closet to then open when the "witch" came but curiosity got the best of me and I had to open it. Next month I will succeed in not opening the box until I need the supplies and then the goodies will be a comforting treat to make that time of the month more bearable. Ellebox even has a box that is made for girls who are getting their period for the first time. Go visit their website on social media to discover more and to see the contents of past boxes.

                                         Ellebox Website: http://www.elleboxco.com/
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Keep Kid's Brain Engaged With Creation Crate

My boys are at it again with another toy video review.

  My boys are back in school. This past summer break was filled with camping trips, swimming, and lots of other fun activities. For my boy's summer was also filled with plenty of learning. I like to keep my boy's brain engaged over the summer and for my boys, that means reading, writing, and a cool technology subscription box that teaches kids electronics through hands on learning.

Creation Crate is a monthly subscription box that teaches children about real-world electronics. This box isn’t just for kids – it’s suitable for anyone age 12+ who wants to learn or enhance their electronics and coding skills! The subscription costs $29.99 per month, and you’ll get to learn how to build simple electronics project without any experience required. It’s fun and definitely educational!

My boys not only had fun with this box but there was some serious learning going on. This box is meant for kids 12+ but my boys had no problem figuring things with the included instructions and some help from their older brother who was excited to help as he is totally into coding. I loved that the box challenged and engaged their brains. This box kept them busy for several hours. Watch the below video as my boys introduce the Creation Crate box.

The Creation Crate curriculum focuses on introducing new concepts every month that builds on the concepts learned from the months before. The projects are designed to increase in difficulty each month in order to be fluent in the language of technology by the end of the 24-month curriculum. Projects range from building a mood lamp to a memory game focused on programming, to learning how to input a distance reading from an ultrasonic sensor.

Creation Crate subscriptions start at $30 a month and are available 3, 6 or 12-month packages.
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Unique Pregnancy Announcements With Piczzle

                       
   I remember the excitement when I found out that we were expecting our last baby. This baby may have been number five for my husband and I but it was still so exciting for us. Baby number four was a struggle for us to conceive so once he was born, we thought we were done have babies. So when I found out I was pregnant eight months later, I was overjoyed and I wanted to share the news with family in a unique way. We had baby number for wear “I will be a big brother” shirt in a picture that we sent to them. I would have loved to share this special news with a Piczzle Puzzle like Kimberly from Iowa

Your Photo, Your.  Make your own picture puzzle

                I was compensated to create this post, all opinions are my own.

Can't Wait To Meet You In February!

 Ten months ago when Kimberly found out she was expecting a little one she wanted to share the news with her mom in a unique way. Her mom really loves puzzles and is always sending Kimberly pictures of completed ones. So Kimberly discovered that she could use a photo from her ultrasound and create a unique puzzle for her mom to discover the news that she was going to be a grandma. Kimberly’s mom really enjoyed discovering the great news with her Piczzle Puzzle gift. The unique photo and text on it made this photo puzzle a wonderful gift. Kimberly's mom even framed the puzzle after she put the puzzle together.

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Create Your Own Picture Puzzle

What special event would you like to announce with a unique Piczzle Puzzle? These unique puzzles come in Classic Carboard, Wooden, and Magnetic styles. All it takes is a photo to get started with creating your unique puzzle.

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Piczzle Puzzle's Story
Having been in this business for more than a decade, we at Piczzle have collected plenty of puzzle stories to relate. When the product is fueled purely by the imagination, the possibilities are quite literally endless. We are regularly taken aback by our customers’ creativity in shaping this unique canvas, from marriage proposals to holiday gifts to the simple joy of assembling puzzles we all know from childhood.

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4 Things You Must Have For A Successful Health Boost

Do you find yourself feeling sluggish and out of shape? You’re probably overworked, overrun by children and up to your eyeballs in laundry. No fear, I have some things that you should have to give yourself a boost in your mind, body, and soul.

1. Music
   Turning up your radio when you’re doing housework will not only increase productivity, but it will lower your stress levels at the same time. Music is known to be an extremely relieving tool for many things such as tense muscles, depression, anxiety, babies crying, insomnia and much more.
   
   So the next time you come to do your ironing, crank up your stereo and sing along to let out tension and take in some fun.

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2. Detox
   You’re probably feeling sluggish because you’ve let your diet slip a little and you’re gorging on chocolate in front of the TV in the evenings. Give your body a detox and you will soon find yourself feeling more energetic and willing to start eating a more balanced diet. If you’re wanting to lose a few pounds too, detoxing is a fabulous way of kicking your new lifestyle off.
   
   Switch your coffee for skinny tea. You will still get the caffeine, but you will have the benefits of all of the other antioxidants that it contains. It will reduce your bloating and make you feel like a new person.
   
   Cutting out all sugary and fatty foods is what your body needs to detox and renew itself, so give yourself the best chance of doing that!
   
3. Sport
   Not everyone is a sporty person, but getting your heart rate up by playing a friendly game of sport will release endorphins into your body that will energize you and make you feel happier.
   
   It will also burn off any extra calories you’ve been storing, it will keep you flexible and in the long run, it will help tremendously with reducing the risk of developing joint pain.
   
   Take the children out for the day and play their favorite sport with them. Getting your children to burn off all of their extra energy will also help you settle them quickly when it comes to bedtime.

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4. Sort your head out
   Even though it’s probably rare that you’re even allowed to shower without one of the children wanting something, you need to take time to yourself. Between being a Mom, wife, employee and a friend, you’ve barely got any time to concentrate on yourself. Arrange a day that you can do just that.
   
   You could treat yourself to a pampering day which could include a long hot bath, a hair and face mask, a glass of wine and your favorite book. This way, when you do have to return to being what you need to be, your head will be clearer and you’ll be able to handle the situation more confidently.

Whatever it is that you’re missing from your life, start applying it now so that you can feel better in general. Remember, enjoy your life, we’re not on this earth for long!

My Summer Fitness Goals

                   Saturdays are great for relaxing in the yard!

  I just love relaxing on the weekends. I slow down on the weekends and the work that I do is the fun stuff. Saturdays are my production days. I use this day to get my pictures for my website done. I also do any baking or cooking that needs to be done. My boys love Saturdays as that means they get to spend more time with mom doing some fun things like baking or going to the park. This Saturday, my youngest son and I started the day with making some delicious Strawberry Lemonade cupcakes and while they were cooling we decided to relax in the yard before the heat set in. While I was relaxing, I took this time to think about my fitness goals for the summer. A cold ginger ale and a comfy chair always help with my thinking.

  I recently joined a couple of gyms so I wanted to figure out how I could use the gym time in my workouts. Yes, I did say gyms. My husband's health insurance added this wonderful gym benefit which allows us to join several gyms for free. The cool thing is there are many gyms to choose from and we can join as many as we want to for free. One of the gyms that I joined is located a half mile from the home. This gym is fairly small and does not have a pool so I joined another gym that is ten miles away. The smaller gym will be great to visit a couple times a week to work on my arms, trying to get rid of those "bingo arms" that my kids make fun of. I will run to the gym and then use the cardio machines to work on my arms. I really need to work on my arms more to get them tone up.

  I will visit the other far away gym on the weekends for a fun workout and then some time in the pool and hot tub. They do have childcare there so I can visit during the week too if my boys want to hang out in the child care area. I really like that I have the option of visiting the gym. This will be great for days when it is too hot to run outside. In the winter time, I will use the gym for the cold windy days. It never really gets too cold to run here in Albuquerque in the winter but there are a few windy days that make it feel cold. The wind also makes it hard to breathe.

Sponsored post: I was sent samples of flavored ginger ale to facilitate this post

   I will be attending a fitness conference later this month so I am looking forward to seeing all the new fitness products out there. I am hoping to add more fitness posts on my website also so this conference will be great for networking with brands and other bloggers. While I was thinking about my fitness goals, I sipped on this delicious and unique flavored ginger ale. Bruce Cost Ginger Ale is a healthy sparkling drink that has fresh ginger in it. I love that you can see tiny ginger pieces in it. The ginger ales are mixed with fruit or tea so it is extra delicious. They even provide iron, calcium and a little vitamin A and C.

 My boys decided to join me in the yard and of course, they wanted some of my cold refreshing drink. So I let them feel grown up and gave them a glass. My boys thought it was so cool to be able to drink out of a glass cup. Since I don't like my boys having too much sugar, they got to enjoy a can of Brooklyn Organics ginger ale. Both boys loved the cola flavor ginger ale as they thought the original had too much of a ginger taste. I just love that their drinks were sweetened with Stevia and contained no caffeine. Since these ginger ales are low in calories, I need to stock up on these for my afternoon treats. The Guava and Coconut drinks sound so yummy. 

I hope having access to the gyms will help me be able to tone my arms but I am really going to enjoy having a place to work out on hot and cold days. 

So do you prefer working out in a gym or outside?

Find out more about these delicious ginger ales at the below links.

             http://www.brucecostgingerale.com/

             http://www.drinkbrooklynorganics.com/