DR. FRESH KIDS LIGHTUP FIREFLY TIMER TOOTHBRUSH

Found this awesome little helper at Target today ( $1.19).  Helps teach kids the proper brushing time!  Comes in various styles, I bought the one shown above ("original").  Press the end of the brush and it lights up for one minute.  Brush one minute on top and one minute on the bottom.  Sure beats setting the timer!

So cute!  Perfect size, comfortable handle and soft bristles.  Baby BM couldn't WAIT to get his paws on this thing!  Bwahahaha - as planned my pretty!    Get one!

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As many of you know we spent our New Year's Day at the movies!  Sherlock Holmes is a Guy Ritchie film starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and Rachel McAdams (PG13 - 128 mins).  Although I know the name, I'm not a Sherlock Holmes fan or follower. I had to do my research.    Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries who first appeared in publication in 1888.  

The trailers are amazing and they did their job!  WE bought tickets!  The movie is an action /adventure with mystery woven in.  Because I am not a follower of the legendary detective, it took me a few scenes to fall in line.  Robert Downey Jr...... (ladies, ...need I say more ) - AMAZING.  He is really an awesome actor and I've never seen bad work from him.  Jude Law is charming and their chemistry was great. 

After reading more about the making of this film and now having seen it - I can see what was meant in reports about the editing.  I felt like they were trying to cram everything in as fast as possible and for me the real story line came late in the film.  It moves fast so pay attention!  Once they got it together it was interesting.  Lots of intense scenes, violence and action.  A few quirky comedic moments.

I would describe it as a swashbuckler - very pirates of the caribbeanesque.  Since I only have two thumbs, I give it one!  I'm glad I saw it but I probably won't see it again.  I would LOVE to hear what you think of the film!  Leave a comment below.

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5 Steps To Optimize Your Chances of Conceiving

  FERTILI-PLUS CONCEPTION FRAMEWORK

Heavy subject, easy read!  This little gem is an easy, clear and concise 36 page  free download book chock-full of information.  Perfect if you are starting family planning or have been struggling to conceive.

A 5-step, definitive guide that covers the most important issues in optimizing health in preparation for conception.

Step I - Mind, Attitude & Stress

Step II - Sleep, Rest & Recuperation

Step III - Diet, Food & Nutrition

Step IV - Exercise, Activity & Bodyweight

Step V - Family Planning, Cycles & Intercourse

FREE DOWNLOAD - pass this one on to your friends!

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Pier1Imports Fragrance Beads

I love me some Pier1Imports!  I made a quick stop last weekend to pick up some house fragrance.  For anyone who has been inside Pier1Imports the fragrance that hits you is intoxicating!   I was looking to replicate a slightly less pungent version.

I saw these fragrance gel beads, and the little red tag sealed the deal!  I picked up the gourmet apple pie and cleaned them out so that I could stock up for winter.  Up close and personal, they smell awesome.  However, it's been almost a week now and I feel VERY disappointed!  I have four strategically placed throughout the house and you can't tell one iota that they even exist! 

I called my local Pier1Imports store today to see if there was a trick I wasn't aware of.  The young man advised me to place one in a smaller powder room and give it another few days!  DUH!  I already did that!  Clearly they are NOT working!   Big sad fail!!  I might have to return them to the store- seeing as how I bought about ten!  No more gel beads for me!

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Books, children

The Day I Saw a Dragonfly by Heather Fitzpatrick

Featured on Good Morning New Orleans - this sweet book is inspired by the author's memory of her late father and the legend of the dragonfly.   A whimsical heartfelt written book; The Day I Saw a Dragonfly is a gentle comfort for any child healing from the loss of a loved one.

The Day I Saw a Dragonfly is a short, clearly written paperback with darling illustrations.  Purchase your copy at Amazon.com

Find The Day I Saw a Dragonfly on YouTube.

Follow author Heather Fitzpatrick on Twitter @heatfitz

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Thank you  candymachines.com for the tub of super mix, super fresh gumballs!  

@candymachines had a little Twitter contest and I WON!  YAY!!!  The folks at candymachines.com were fast and friendly.  The goods came in quickly and in perfect condition.  The packaging was secure and clean; exactly what you see in the picture  The gumballs were fresh and flavorful and YES, I shared!

candymachines.com is a family-owned and operated business.  For over 40 years, they have been specializing in the distribution of vending machines , gumball machines , gumballs , candy, and other bulk vending supplies .  They are awesome folks!  Follow them on twitter --> @candymachines

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Although I have been oh so all about Zumba lately, I have been wanting to take a pilates class FOREVER! I would peek into the exclusive Pilates private gym area trying to see what all the fuss was about. They looked liked they were in traction in those contraptions. GAH! I mean graceful and glowing but in traction nonetheless. I pulled the brochure to see how much this torture would add to my monthly membership! I would need an affilliate flood to pay that!

But then suddenly,…as if out of thin air,… like a fluffy girl’s fairy Godmother came…. *wait for it* …..Ahhhh*singing like angels* HSN!

I was randomly flipping channels not even paying attention, and out of the corner of my eye….what?! That’s not at ALL like those contraptions! It’s sleek and…well, beautiful! I was mezmerized! In a carol ann like state, just staring. I watched the silver haired vixen work her footstrapped legs like a prancing deer. Certainly this was a message from God! Pilates, Free Shipping,Reasonable Price, FLEX PAY? Quick! Quick I said, “where’s the phone”. “They’re gonna sell out , hurry!”.

The ordering was fast and flawless. Customer service centers everywhere should take note! It arrived early, well packaged and nearly fully assembled (very little to be done). I set it up and it’s a sturdy 16″w x 48″ l 23″ h if measuring to the top of the bar. HSN tossed in the “optional” push up bar and footstraps (no doubt it was already padded into the price but I didn’t care). HSN offered an extended warranty and padded mat. I didn’t buy either. If I had it to do again, I would probably take the mat. The machine is heavy and has left deep marks in my rug. The unit is mobile and can be easily moved.

The machine works by engaging 4 tension cords in combinations and in conjunction with your body weight on the carriage/slideboard. The slideboard is adjustable for height and size, holds up to 300 lbs and the 2 position headrest is fab! The guys can use it too! Mr. Blogomama says it’s great for golf & baseball exercises. The four tension cords claim 16 possible settings that in combination with 11 carriage/slideboard positions, can give you over 175 possible resistance settings. I think I have a ways to go on this one!

Included were two workout dvd’s, a comprehensive owners manual, nutrition guide, push up bar exercise & instruction pamphlet, and resistance chart:

The DVD’s were varied. The first one I tried (Marlo Fisken 2 in 1 workout) was too fast for me. Being a novice, I couldn’t keep up not so much with the exercises (well as far as I got) but with the transitions. Admittedly, I gave up quickly but I would not recommend starting with this one. The second dvd is two parts. I did the strength training first. The set design is super cheezay and the narrator/trainer is horribly distracting. From his half headed ponytail down to his Richard Simmons short shorts. I had to cut him off at his Danskins! Blec! The the second half (Pilates Power Workout) was just right! One female instructor, Terri Nakamura who is a physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor. She is on the same cheezay set but is very clear, concise and not at all annoying. This part is a great 42 minute (perfect length) workout for beginners! I Googled her, the credentials are real.

The Owners Manual is 1/2 technical manual and 1/2 Pilates 8 week workout progression plan. It very clearly diagrams exercises with the exercise level, tension and position required. I found it to be very thorough. It also states the body part each exercise targets, in case your aching muscles don’t! I’m way about that. It’s like Pilates for dummies cliffnote style.

The Nutrition Guide is about 50 pages, includes very clear and concise information and details. Menus are broken down by plans ranging from 1200-2000 calories. I appreciated that it could be geared toward men or women. Since this IS a “home” gym. They were spot on with this.

The Push-Up Bar exercise & instruction guide very clearly diagrams exercises.

The Resistance Chart seems to be more for the advanced. I think I’ll need to study more to understand the nomenclature used, i.e.: 90/90 position.

Overall, the machine is easy to use. The handstraps and footstraps. are relatively easy to change. It would be great tho if they could just include another latch per footstrap so you can unhook the whole handle with the latch instead of just the handle. That’s sort of a pain! The tension cords are quick and easy to transition and the glideboard is quiet, but not silent. The pulley balls are a little annoying across your body when you’re doing some leg work.

This is a workout I have done every day without whining!

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