ThinkFun Yoga Cards are a great way to get kids started with yoga #ThinkFun

Are you a fan of yoga and looking for a great way to introduce your kids to the joys of it as well? These Yoga Cards from ThinkFun are a great way to introduce simple yoga poses to children as young as 6. The cards are beautifully designed and colorful. They are constructed of heavy duty reinforced paper so they are suitable for younger tots as well. Each card has excellent illustrations so that beginners can follow the move and model the exercise. The moves are simple and very basic so they are perfect for even the uninitiated beginner too!

Yoga is fun and can help gets kids energized This innovative tool from ThinkFun can get almost anyone bending, breathing, and stretching right away with no special tools or supplies. You can master some simple poses like Warrior and play with friends. Can your child hold a the Warrior Stance? How about all 7 of the poses on their individual mission card? It is fun, simple but just challenging enough for a beginner. Kids can improve flexibility and focus as they practice 48 simple yoga poses in this fun yoga game. Each player starts with a Mission Card. The first player who correctly bends and stretches into the seven yoga poses on their Mission Card is the winner. Yoga Cards is designed to stretch the body while focusing the mind. ThinkFun Yoga Cards are an easy way to teach kids the basics of yoga. These cards make it simple enough for children to practice on their own or with a friend or two. The game is suitable for 2-4 players. ThinkFun YogaCards engages both the body and the mind to help children develop strength, flexibility, balance, and gain mental focus. These are definitely a great option to introduce children or young adults to yoga as an activity. 

My tween has been having fun with these YogaCards this week. She has so much homework and she gets overwhelmed with work. The Yoga Cards are a good way for her to catch a break and relax her mind and body for a minute or two in between all her work. That is the nice part about the cards, you can use them any way you like. She enjoys picking one or two exercises to help her focus and then she can get back to working. She is having friends over tomorrow so I think she might introduce them to her friend Rachel and see if they can play together. She has been practicing her yoga poses so I am rooting for her. She is ready for a real yoga marathon! My daughter suggested ThinkFun should have different levels like they do with other ThinkFun games where you can get a second and third level of yoga cards that get progressively more challenging. That would be great! 

ThinkFun Yoga Cards Game:

• A fun yoga game of bending, stretching and balancing
• Designed to stimulate the mind and develop awareness
• Strengthens the body while encouraging healthy activity
• Teaches basic yoga to children 6 and up
• Includes: 48 yoga pose cards, six mission cards, one help card and instructions

 You can pick up ThinkFun Yoga Cards on Amazon for easy shopping anytime. 

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Artisan Whipped Cream Dispenser make dessert fun for professional, home or business use #ZcuttHomeGoods

We enjoy cooking and baking and do it almost every week. We bake often and enjoy making special desserts for friends and for guests when we have parties and events in our home. Over the years I learned that the right tools are really critical. I was in the market for a whipped cream dispenser and was pleased to find this high quality one on Amazon. This is a pint sized brushed metal whipped cream dispenser that is ideal for professional or home kitchens. It works easily and uses the standard N20 cartridges which you do need to buy separately.  

I always wash my kitchen tools before using them so I suggest doing that. I also ordered my N20 cartridges when I bought my dispenser so they would be ready. N20 dispensers do not come with this product. You can pick them up online easily in packs of 10 or more and you use one each time you use your dispenser. The instructions make it easy to set up the dispenser and put it together to use for the first time. You can add flavorings like syrups for example. We like to flavor our whipped cream with Vanilla, Chocolate or Caramel syrups for a fun change of pace. You just don't want to use anything thick or lumpy because that might cause a problem. 

This dispenser works to create all kinds of professional looking desserts in our home. It creates swirls of whipped cream, frosting, soft cheese, pastry creams and more. You can even use it for sodas. It comes with three different decorator nozzles to provide flexibility in creating designs. It also includes a cartridge holder and a specialized cleaning brush. 

I like that I can make my own fresh whipped cream without chemicals or scary ingredients that you see in many of the commercial whipped cream products on the store shelves. Simply add heavy whipping cream and the ingredients you like. Forget the additives. The container has a professional look with the brushed metal that has a satin finish.

You receive one all-purpose half liter (500ml, 1-Pint) restaurant-style whipped cream dispenser with a brushed aluminum body and a satin finish. It is a cinch to use for basic whipped cream too, you just  pour in heavy whipping cream and use a standard N20 cartridge (sold separately) to top off sundaes, desserts, cupcakes, berries and coffee beverages with fresh whipped cream in seconds. 

The whipped cream you make yourself stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. It can be used for cold or hot preparations. Its durable construction works to dispense perfect whipped cream with minimal effort and no additives or preservatives. The best part is that you can buy this Artisan Whipped Cream Dispenser right on Amazon for easy shopping anytime.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. 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." 

Reynolds Parchment Cookie Baking Sheets let me save time and help make my life easier @crowdtap

Reynolds Cookie Baking Sheets Parchment Paper make baking a cinch. I don't even need to tear off the right size or worry about wastage with a roll of parchment paper anymore. They are the perfect fit! I love how evenly my cookies bake no matter what the recipe. I find my cookies look prettier! Even better, cleanup is a non issue so I am more likely to bake on the weekends. It is fun to spend that time with my daughter too. I find that parchment paper is a real lifesaver with ultra thin cookies too. The cookies come out crispy and the breakage is a non-issue with Reynolds Parchment Paper Cookie Baking Sheets.

Look at the difference above with cookies baked with Reynolds Parchment Paper Cookie Baking Sheets and those baked right on the cookie sheet. You know I had to scrub to clean the unlined cookie sheet--yuck! The Reynolds Parchment Paper lined cookie sheets just needed a quick rinse and they were ready to be put away for the next use. The best part is if you have multiple batches of cookies you can re-use the parchment a few times to save you money and time cleaning. I wouldn't wash them and save them or anything but if I am having a marathon baking session I will re-use a sheet a time or two. You can use these handy parchment baking sheets for many other uses as well. Just think how easy cleanup can be when you line cake pans, baked ziti or lasagna pans and banana bread pans with parchment paper. Parchment paper like this provides the ideal non-stick results and clean up is so much easier. The best part for me is that the  Reynolds Parchment Paper Cookie Baking Sheets are already pre-cut so that is also a huge time saver. These baking sheets are ideal when you want to roast fresh veggies too like carrots, beets, parsnips, onions and more. Don't forget to line the baking sheet when you are baking your healthy homemade meatballs, meatloaf, and chicken. Save time and let your cooking and baking results shine.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. 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." 

Shower and Shave with the Reflect Shower Mirror by Mirror On A Rope #MirrorOnARope

If you like to save time and shower and shave at the same time this Reflect Shower Mirror is the solution. It is completely fog free when used according to the simple instructions. It is a perfect size at 6" by 4 3/4". My husband loves it.

You can adjust the height when hanging from it's hook, a shower head, a shower curtain rod or just about anywhere. Choose where it is most convenient for you. It even includes a stainless steel wall mountable hook for the ultimate in convenience.  

My husband is happy because he can really get a great shave even in the shower. This mirror has unbeatable reflection quality when you hold it as you shave to eliminate those pesky shadows. The mirror also includes an adjustable mildew resistant 550 paracord rope.

You can buy this Reflect Shower Mirror by Mirror on a Rope on Amazon too. I love it because you can get it quickly. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. 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."

Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners make crockpot cooking a breeze! #sponsored @crowdtap

I love to cook but I am a busy working mom. The reality is I need to keep it simple. That is why I love shortcuts from quality brands to help me get healthy food on the table with less work. A good example is with my crockpot. It saves cooking time but cleanup??? It used to be yikes but no more! 

These slow cooker liners revolutionize using a slow cooker in the kitchen. Seriously, you need to try it once and you will never go back. Forget the soaking and scrubbing. These Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners make cleanup a total cinch. It takes me about 2 minutes to cleanup. You pop a liner out of the box quickly line the pot and toss in your meal. Cook it 4 hours, 8 hours whatever your recipe. Take your food out, plate it and enjoy. Lift the liner out, toss it and a quick rinse of your pot is all you need. I made sweet n sour meatballs this week...they cooked for 4 hours on low. It took 30 seconds to cleanup with my Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner!  

Try them and you won't be disappointed. They fit 3 to 6.5 quart round and oval cookers so give them a whirl. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. 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." 

Garnier Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily Moisturizer SPF15 and Micellar Cleansing Water #ActiveIsBetter

Disclosure: I’m a member of the Garnier program, and Garnier sent me samples from the their SkinActive product line to review with friends via an in-home party.

Time for a New Year, New You and Garnier decided that my friend's and I needed a little TLC to get us to that New You for 2016. I couldn't have been happier when I found out. I was able to get the ladies together recently to help us establish great skincare habits for the coming year. I received full size bottles of Garnier’s Clearly Brighter Brightening + Smoothing Daily Moisturizer SPF15 and Micellar Cleansing Water in regular and waterproof for me and 10 friends. Just dreamy, right? 

So the ladies came over and we spent some time catching up, having a few snacks and then began working on getting our skin more radiant. Garnier SkinActive is better for you and your skin. These reasonably priced products deliver better results to help you get the most out of life. Once you try some of the new Garnier products, you will see why #ActiveIsBetter! You can find out more at www.skinactive.com 

We were so ready for fun. Christmas was over and we needed to find a new reason to catch up after the holidays and refresh ourselves. It wasn't quite ready for back-to-work time but trust me, all of us wanted to go back to work looking our best. Thanks to Garnier, it was easy and fun to do. Read more about my event below and learn why #ActiveIsBetter and how Garnier can help you get the most out of your skin, just like it did for us. All of my attendees had an opportunity to review both the Clearly Brighter Brightening + Smoothing Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 and Micellar Cleansing Water on SkinActive with a disclaimer that they received free product too. We love to share our experiences so that was lots of fun too.

 We received a giant box full of products to create a beautiful spa experience in my home

• 11 samples of Garnier Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily Moisturizer SPF15
• 8 samples of Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water (Regular)
• 2 samples of Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water (Waterproof)
• 1 sample of Pack of cotton pads
• 11 samples of Product Information Card
• 1 sample of $10 Visa gift card for party items  

This was a wonderful opportunity to refresh and renew just in time for 2016. Most all of us have gotten pretty vigilant about skincare and avoiding the sun. Garnier Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily Moisturizer SPF15 is a great way to brighten and smooth skin while protecting it each day. We were surprised that it only had an SPF15 though. Several of the gals mentioned that they use a SPF 30 every day. I know I have been using SPF30 or 45. The Garnier Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily Moisturizer SPF15 felt great on our skin and everyone liked how they looked when using it though.

We tried out Garnier Clearly Brighter Brightening and Smoothing Daily Moisturizer and liked the multiple benefits in one product. It was easy to apply and gentle on our skin. The pump bottle is convenient for travel too which we liked a lot. My facial skin felt rejuvenated and refreshed and had a nice glow. We liked the light scent too. We think that with continued use our skin will get clearer and brighter. Perhaps Garnier will consider a second option with a higher SPF. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. 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.