Picnic In A Box- #GoPIcnic! The Healthy Alternative

A Healthy Alternative To Meals On The Go!

Like moms all over the country, with school back in session, these are busy times.  Between work, school, sports, dance, music, martial and the hundreds of other things families are involved in these days, eating a healthy meal on the go is almost impossible.  Enter GoPicnic, a healthy alternative to the daily fast food grind. GoPicnic are tasty, ready-to-eat meals ready for the pickiest of eaters or the hardest of food allergy challenges. The entire collection of meals features meals designed for specific diets from Gluten-Free, Vegan, All-Natural, Kosher, or Free from 7 Major Food Allergies. All of their delicious meals are free from Trans fats, high fructose corn syrup, added MSG, artificial flavors, or colors!  Best yet, they need no refrigeration-what more could a family on the go ask for.  This weekend, we sampled the Turkey Stick and Crunch Meal and the vegan eater in the group tried the Hummus and Crackers.  Both were satisfying, filling and the perfect lunch on the go alternative.  All we needed to do was open our picnic boxes, add a drink, and lunch was served.  The ways to use these healthy alternative are only limited by your imagination. Whether you keep a supply on hand in the kitchen, at work or in the car, you’ll never be hungry again.  GoPicnic can be found at your local Target stores or ordered online at the GoPIcnic website.  With so many varieties to choose from, soon your entire family will be a GoPicnic family.  Be sure to check out the website and Groupon for additional coupons and savings.  It’s the perfect picnic in a box.  #ad

Disclosure:  I received GoPicnic products free of charge in exchange for an honest review of their product line.  All opinions expressed are my own.  No other compensation was offered or received for this review.

Look Fabulous With #Gleam by Melanie Mills

Gleam by Melanie Mills

A New Way to Look Fabulous

Anyone that is an educator, or is a family member of an educator or knows an educator knows the chaos and excitement that goes along with the return to a new school year.  Classrooms and curriculums are readied; preparations are made for incoming students and sadly, last on the list is yourself.  Luckily this year the solution arrived in my mailbox last week in the form of Gleam cosmetics and magically I could look as put together as my Kindergarten classroom looked.  Truth be told, I am not a makeup person, and until recently, had never really worn makeup of any kind but Gleam has made this so simple that even a Kindergarten teacher can master the art of looking fabulous in a matter of moments. 

Gleam was created by Emmy Award–winning makeup artist Melanie Mills, one of Hollywood’s leading style-makers and beauty consultants, known for her glamorous flair, supreme talent, and vivacious personality.  Today, Melanie is one of the most sought-after makeup experts in the industry. With more than fifteen years of experience, Melanie is a master of her craft, sculpting faces and bodies into true works of art in a variety of mediums, including television, film, and editorial. In 2007, Melanie was selected as the Makeup Department Head for ABC television’s global phenomenon “Dancing with the Stars,” where she defined the look of the series and won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Makeup Design in 2008. Melanie’s superior talent has earned her nine career Emmy nominations for her work on various projects in the entertainment industry, including two double nominations.  With more than fifteen years of experience, she is one of the most sought-after makeup experts in the industry. Melanie developed her products with her high-profile clients’ needs in mind. If they could trust Melanie and the Gleam product line, so could I.

Everything that I had read about Gleam ahead of time, proved to be true and then some.   The three products I received were silky and light, with a smoothing way of enhancing natural beauty without weighing skin down or making you look overdone. As a teacher of 4 and 5 year olds, plus a mom constantly on the go, I needed something to make me look and feel refreshed and ready to take on the day. These three products were just want the doctor ordered.

Gleam Body Radiance has long been an industry secret as the go-to professional face and body makeup that hides imperfections and improves skin texture. This creamy lotion is lightly tinted in four shades with added shimmer. It absorbs readily and evenly into the skin, instantly perking up the wearer’s tones without being thick and obvious. It makes you look and feel you just stepped off of a relaxing day on the beach or at the park!

Body Radiance does not stain and does not transfer- key to when you’re in the classroom... It can be used as an all-over moisturizer, and even gives your arms and legs that polished look. It’s the perfect accessory for any occasion whether it’s a night on the town, or a hectic day spent with students.

Gleam Lip Radiance glosses were added to the line in 2012 and are perfect for choosing just how bright and fun you want your look to be. They are offered in seven different shades, ranging from a subtle nude with peach undertones to a vibrant, jewel-toned purple. Like the other Gleam products, the Lip Radiance was both moisturizing and hydrating, didn’t bleed as other lip glosses tend to do and lasted all day, an extra bonus thanks to the stain that is part of the mixture. 

 I’ve learned that putting on makeup doesn’t have to be an extra chore on the to-do list anymore. Thanks to Gleam by Melanie Mills, I discovered a makeup that is silky, weightless, yet so very rich. The Gleam lip, body, and face products make your skin and lips look alive and irresistible for any occasion. Lightly scented with natural vanilla essence, Gleam Body Radiance, Radiant Dust, and Lip Radiance provide an instant confidence boost for an overall radiant glow. Its ease of application and instant transformation proves that if I can do it, so can you. 

Want to know more about Gleam by Melanie Mills? Simply head on over and visit the Gleam website or follow them on Facebook or Twitter. Be sure not to miss the Twitter Party on September 10, 2014, starting at 9:00PM Eastern Time. There will be Complete Gleam product line prizes, gift cards, and more! Use the hashtags #GleamGirl and #Gleamalicious for the event. #ad

Disclosure:  I received Gleam by Melanie Mills’s products free of charge in exchange for an honest review of their product line.  All opinions expressed are my own.  No other compensation was offered or received for this review.

Just In Time for the Holidays "Power Rangers Super Samurai Christmas Wish"

Any parent of young children, especially boys, knows all about the Power Rangers. This powerful troop of super heroes first morphed into our home back in 1993 and has been a mainstay in the lives of young and old alike ever since. The Power Rangers have gone from television, to movies and spawned into an entire line of toys, games and products and now just in time for the Christmas holidays is the newest addition to the Power Ranger family, “Power Rangers Super Samurai Christmas Wish”.  Filled with all the action you’ve come to expect from this dynamic band of teenagers combined with the warmth and the magic of the holidays, “Christmas Wish” is a must have for the Power Ranger fan in your house.   Here’s a quick preview of “Power Rangers Super Samurai Christmas Wish”:

Synopsis:

The Samurai Rangers are stuck in Megazord's cockpit when it breaks down after battling a Nighlok on Christmas Eve.  By using their smarts, determination and teamwork, will the Rangers make it out in time to celebrate Christmas?

Episodes

▪   Super Samurai Stuck on Christmas

▪   Mighty Morphin Forever Friends

▪   Mighty Morphin Alpha’s Magical Christmas 

Bonus Features

▪   “Mega Bloks Holiday Toymation” video

Filled with classic holiday songs, the Power Rangers Super Samurai: A Christmas Wish DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98.

Don’t let your fan be disappointed! This great movie is now available and on sale at Amazon for only $11.99 and can also be picked up at any Toys R Us, Target or Walmart stores. Enjoy your holidays with the Power Rangers this year!

Disclaimer I was given a copy of this DVD for reviewing purpose as a member of the Entertainment New Media Network.  All opinions are my own and truthful to my experience with the DVD

Gayle is a Disney Gal that loves churros for breakfast, still gets giddy with delight at the first sight of the “Disneyland next exit sign”, loves the overwhelming emotions and memories that come with each and every return to the Happiest Place on Earth and dreams of one day being the Captain of the Jungle Boat. To learn more about Gayle, click here

Traveling with a Baby-This is for You

Melzy Baby  

If you’re a parent or someone that has traveled with infants before, I know this has happened to you. You’re out and about, in our case well into the second hour of waiting for fireworks to begin-baby in your lap and you’re pulling out every trick in the book to keep them amused. Suddenly you feel “It”. You all know what I’m talking about-you’re soaked, the baby is soaked and no one is happy any more. What’s a mother, or grandmother to do? Well this lucky grandmother recently received fabulous new products from Melzybaby.com.  It’s such a simple and brilliant idea I can’t believe it took this long for someone to create these.

   
Soaker Stopper and Blowout Blocker do exactly as advertised. They easily slip on top of the diaper to prevent those leaks and messes that some how sneak out of the leak proof diaper.  Made from breathable fabrics that are soft and stretchy, both Blowouts and Soaker Stoppers are reusable and Eco Friendly and work with either disposable or cloth diapers.  Best of all, they’re designed to keep the fabric away from baby’s delicate skin. 

               
So now that you have a way to save your clothing, the only question that remains is what to do with the wet products. Luckily for you, Melzy Baby has the answer for that too. The Wet Bag by Melzy is the perfect companion for all your diaper needs. This waterproof, drawstring bag comes in a variety of bright colors, just as the Soaker Stopper and Blowout Blocker do and will make sure things are taken care of until you can get them home. 

               
Sound like something you’d like to have or know a new mom, or mom to be?  Hurry on over to the http://melzybaby.com/ website and stock up before your next trip.  I know we will never go anywhere without them again. Special thanks to Melzy for sharing their great products with me!

Melzy Baby generously provided a free sample of their product for this post. My participation is voluntary and my opinions, as always, are my own.



As a special treat to our Disney Gal readers, Melzy has offered us a coupon code just for you! Just enter  DISNEY15 at checkout and you Melzy will give them 15% off your total. The coupon expires on 9/17/13.

Gayle is a Disney Gal that loves churros for breakfast, still gets giddy with delight at the first sight of the“Disneyland next exit sign”, loves the overwhelming emotions and memories that come with each and every return to the Happiest Place on Earth and dreams of one day being the Captain of the Jungle Boat. To learn more about Gayle, click here

Newlywed and Broke-A Real Life Fairy Tale

Face it, there isn’t anyone that doesn’t love a great fairy tale and a happily ever after ending. Whether it is an old fashioned Disney movie with the Prince finding his Princess, or a modern day romance, we all live vicariously through it. Enter a brand new project “Newlywed and Broke”. Billed as a modern day I Love Lucy, this new web series will use comedy to feature a couple dealing with the strife of every day life that most of us have faced at one time or another in our lives-job loss and financial hardships.  Each episode will feature a new way the couple struggle to make and then save money.

     In today’s world, as evidenced by the current Emmy nominations, new shows don’t only turn up on your television screen-they can be brought to you in all sorts of ways and this is just such a series. Like so many others,  our Newlywed and Broke couple are working through Indiegogo to get the project started.

         The goal of the company’s Indiegogo campaign was to raise $25,000 to produce a TV quality web series that will first air on the Newlywed and Broke website and that goal has already been surpassed but it’s not too late for you to help be a Fairy Godmother to our happily ever after couple. Check out their fund raising site at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/newlywed-and-broke-a-new-single-camera-comedy and all the great perks they are offering for contributions: For as little as $1 where you will get a great thank you video – all the way up to having yourself written into a webisode for $5,000! Don’t we all want to help make dreams come true?

Here’s a short video you can watch where one of the creators tells you all about the show!

Newlywed and Broke Video

You can follow along to see the campaign progress at:

http://pinterest.com/newlwedandbrok

https://twitter.com/Newlywedandbrok

https://www.facebook.com/NewlywedBroke

https://www.youtube.com/user/NewlywedandBroke

https://vimeo.com/70315111 o https://vimeo.com/user11360521

Help turn our Newlywed and Broke couple into Happily Ever After!

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