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Thursday, June 2, 2016

Fathers Day Gifts from Nanotex

Fathers Day is coming up and like many when it comes to finding that gift to get dad, I find that there can be a lot of options. For my own husband, he enjoys getting practical gifts, and when it comes to such gifts, getting him clothes he can wear to work is something that he can appreciate. So when I was sent a oxford style shirt from the Nanotex line of mens shirts that can be found at Cabela's, I was excited to check it out and add it to my list of gifts for dad.


For me, I like that with this oxford style shirt, my husband gets a shirt that is perfect for wearing to work. I also like that even if he has a spill of coffee or any other drinks while at work, the Nanotex fabric helps to keep his shirt clean by resisting spills. Then when it comes to cleaning his shirt in the wash, I like that the material is made to not only help keep his shirt wrinkle free but it also helps to release stains. Making the Cabela's Men's shirts with the Nanotex technology a great choice to go with when you are seeking out gifts to get dad this Fathers Day!




Product received, thank you to Nanotex as well as the PR for supplying me with a product for this review, all opinions are my own.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Parental Control & Screen Time Management with OurPact

This post was sponsored by ParentsWare through a campaign with the OurPact 2.0 APP. All opinions are my own
The summer vacation time is here for many and in the near future for others, and with that we find that the kids have a lot of free time on their hands. As parents, we try to find activities and such to keep them busy, but we also find that with today's technology, that they can do reading time, play educational games and such all from the apps that we can get for our various devices. The apps and the technology we have can become part of our daily routines and with kids we learn that limits have to be set, especially when we find that they have a lot of extra time during the summer months. So when I came across the OurPact 2.0 app, I found that it was a great app to have in the home when there are kids and tech devices present.



With the OurPact app you get a great parental control and screen time management app that helps families take back family time and also set the limits when it comes to screen time and more. It allows kids to utilize their apps and devices so they can play those fun educational games and read those books that we can download to their devices. It also gives the control over screen time to parents, where it belongs. Allowing parents and caregivers to set the time limits on the phones and tablets and also teaching kids to be more responsible when it comes to their screen time.
I can appreciate that with the OurPact 2.0, I can not only set times, but everyone can see the times that are set, and I can control the time that kids are on their devices, from my own phone or iPad. We can also all view the schedules so that the kids can get into a routine of knowing when it is okay to be on their devices and when it is time for other things like family time, summer sports schedules and more!

Then when it comes to putting a parental control over my kids devices, I like that I can block certain sites and such from my phone. This can help keep my kids from seeing things I do not want them to see and clicking on those click bait links. And with the OurPact 2.0 I can get a tool that lets me track what sites my kids might be going to and giving me the tools I need to keep them safe as well. Making the OurPact 2.0 a must have app to have in any home this summer or any time of the year when you have kids and tech devices!




The Force is Strong with Star Wars Themed Parties from Oriental Trading

The kids are ready to say goodbye, goodbye to the teachers who have led them so far this year. For myself as a parent, I find the time to be bittersweet. I am proud of the kids and the accomplishments they have made this school year, and of the milestones they greeted, met, and have passed. And as a parent, I like for my kids, their friends, and the teachers to know how proud I am of all of them. So as a parent, I like to have fun at the end of each school year by having a party to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of a new one to come, and one place I enjoy heading to when it comes to bringing the parties together is Oriental Trading.
When I head to the Oriental Trading Company, I like that I can not only find the themed parties I am looking for, but I can also find ideas and so much more all at one site.
And with the movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens being a big movie this year for not only the adults but also the kids, we found it to be very suiting to make this years end of the school year party one that is powered by the Force! The idea for the party is of course Jedi Training, where the kids completed one level and prepare for the next level in their training.


We were able to head to Oriental Trading and find a great selection of both table supplies as well as party favors that all helped to bring our Star Wars themed party together! Which in all makes the choice to head to Oriental Trading when planning a themed party a great choice to go with!






Product received, thank you to Oriental Trading as well as the PR for supplying me with a product for this review, all opinions are my own.