Britax LATCH-Are You Confused Webinar

Disclosure of Material Connection:   I was provided with the chance to win one of 2 Britax Convertible car seats or 1 Harness-2-Booster for sharing this information with my readers. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255:  "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

As moms, our children's safety is our top priority. That's why selecting the right child seat and making sure it's installed properly is of utmost importance. For expert advice on choosing and installing the right child seat, check out this blog post by Sarah Tilton, Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Advocate for BRITAX. Make sure to share it with other moms you know who are looking for a convertible car seat.

With much conversation surrounding LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) and the new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, BRITAX wants to make sure all parents and caregivers are educated and confident about the safe transportation of their children. That's why they are hosting an interactive webinar to answer questions and eliminate some of the confusion surrounding the LATCH requirements and new labeling.

Webinar : LATCH- Are You Confused?

Hosted by Sarah Tilton, Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Advocate for BRITAX

Thursday, February 6, 2014 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST

Click here to register for the LATCH Webinar. You will receive a confirmation via email once you register. If you do not receive one, please check to see if it got caught in your spam filter.

Beltlock is an Ingenious New Device to Keep Your Child Secured In Their Car Seat

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of the product for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the product.

Every mom and dad always (hopefully) puts safety first when it concerns their children. Seatbelts, car seats and booster seats are required by law and we all do our best to make sure our children are strapped in....but are they always?  Have you ever had seat belt not be properly secured or perhaps some rogue tiny fingers pressed the release button while you are driving? Yikes. How scary...just the thought. BeltLock was created with all of this in mind.  They share on their website that:

"Safety is of paramount concern for every parent, especially when traveling with children. The inadvertent opening of a seatbelt is dangerous for the child and distracting for the driver. As a parent you can protect your children by using Beltlock to secure their car seats in place. It fits easily over the seat belt receiver and can be removed without difficulty by an adult. Beltlock offers peace of mind as it is designed by parents, for parents."

Beltlock was designed to prevent kids from opening their seat belt that secures the car seat. Beltlock is strong, durable and easily visible in the car. It is easy to fit and simple to remove by an adult equipped with a key or narrow object.  Beltlock gives you that peace of mind no matter how crafty sweet your little one might be.

I liked that the BeltLock comes with very easy to follow instructions.  It is small, bright orange light weight device.  BeltLock gives you the confidence that little fingers have not undone your safest intentions. BeltLock is designed so that it is easily fitted to any seat belt used to secure your child seat and prevent little fingers from pressing the seat belt release button.

• BeltLock - Stop little Fingers Releasing That Seat Belt
• BeltLock is a device which prevents the unintentional opening of the seatbelt used to secure a child seat in any vehicle.
• BeltLock has been designed by Parents, to give every parent peace of mind.
• Secure Child Seat. Enhance Seat Belt Operation.
• Protect Your Child.
• Special Needs Friendly 

I wanted to give it a try to see for myself.  I have to say I am not the most techy momma out there but even I could see this is super easy to use. They even have step by step illustrated instructions that come with the BeltLock if you are not sure.  It is very easy to install and is definitely large enough to fit most any seat belt. You put the BeltLock on and it is a simple step to secure the child's seatbelt. It is definitely near impossible to unlock the belt without using a key or other narrow object to release the seat belt. It is a small little device and very light.  You can easily tuck it in one of those myriad compartments (at least I have them) in the vehicle. You could even pop it in your purse it is that small.  You won't have a problem finding it when you need it since it is a very bright orange color. I have several friends with children that have special needs. This was always an issue with their children trying to release the seatbelts especially when they were younger.  BeltLock would be a true lifesaver for a parent with a special needs child.

You can purchase BeltLock on Amazon.co.uk and via the BeltLock website. Don't forget to follow BeltLock on your fave social media accounts like Twitter and Facebook to keep updated on new information and developments. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Purex Over The Mountain and Through the Woods Sweepstakes

Disclosure:  I received this information from Purex Insiders. I have the opportunity to win a giveaway for sharing this information with my readers. Regardless, I only share information that I feel would be helpful for my readers.

I don't know about you but it is just freezing here in the mid-Atlantic.  Bone chilling cold that is just unrelenting.  Boy, I could really use something to cheer me up and I just heard about it today. You can imagine how I perked up when I hard that Purex  just launched The Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze Sweepstakes!  You can enter the Over the Mountain and Through the Woods Sweepstakes to Enter to win a mountain of cash!

I love the fresh scent of clean laundry softened and lightly scented with Purex Crystals.  I am one of those people who is always opening bottles before I buy things to make sure I like the fragrance. I really like laundry products with fragrance and one of the things I enjoy about Purex products is that there are always new scents.  The fragrances are always light and refreshing...never overpowering either.  

This new Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze scent is made from a natural formula that is safe for your family and the environment which makes me happy. I love how it keeps my sheets and clothes fresh for weeks too...just like the other Purex Crystals scents. Towels remain just as absorbent and plush as ever too! Purex Crystals are better than the standard fabric softeners out there. They really work hard to freshen your laundry. Your clothes smell great and the crystals help to eliminate odor too.  I love this new scent. It makes me feel like I am escaping the laundry room for a bit and going on a little stroll in the warm, breezy mountains.  I can almost hear the little birdies singing and see the spring flowers, can't you?  Look for Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze and let me know how you like it. 

Don't forget to enter to WIN!

Book Review: Too Much Information by David Haskell

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I was excited to read this book, Too Much Information since it is one of my favorite genres.  I really enjoyed the way the author blended some of the elements of present day technology with a dystopian future.  I really knew I was going to like it from the first few pages which is my usual m.o. The author just has to get me into it right away and David Haskell did it. 

A little about the book:   

It is one of those high tech thriller books which has always been a favorite of mine. I love digging deep into the freaky worlds of others.  I enjoyed how it really wrapped all the high tech aspects of our life into it seamlessly.  There is a lot in the book that mimics some of the reality we are wrestling with right now between our government, our security and technology.  What can people do?  What can they see?  How much can they really access and is it a good thing or can it just go too far sometimes?  Security goes waaaayyy too far in Too Much Information and it is scary and exciting to read this novel.  It is hard to put down once you read those first few pages….you will see.

The book had excellent development of the different characters, even ones that appeared so briefly but were key to the novel.  I just got a real sense of each one of the characters quickly and that helped me to get hooked into the story.

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A little more about the book from the author: 

In an era of terrorism and pandemics, with constant threats from differing but equally destructive sources, Thermo-Magnetic Imaging machines represent a seemingly perfect solution. But as privacy and health concerns grow ever more complex, this cutting edge technology delivers more than anyone had bargained for. While the forces behind the scenes fight to conceal their true agenda, the public struggles to cope with a new paradigm so invasive their innermost secrets are laid bare under its powerful lens.

Rob Folsom is a civil liberties activist, a staunch defender of privacy rights. Rosa Perez, a government agent specializing in surveillance, seems an unlikely candidate for him to represent. As Rob is pulled into her world, a world of high-tech spying, corporate intrigue, and black ops government agencies, he becomes caught in a perilous game of cat and mouse. As the target of interest switches from client to advocate, Rob has to find a way to stop them before they sabotage everything he has worked for...

You can buy his book right on Amazon and see a bit more about it as well.  You can check out David Haskell’s website and his blog too.  He has a Facebook page as well so you can follow him there.
  

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.