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GUESS ANNOUNCES GIGI HADID AS THE FACE OF SPRING 2015

Long- time GUESS girl, Gigi Hadid, will be returning as the face of the Spring 2015 GUESS advertising campaign. In a departure from the typical array of gorgeous GUESS models, Gigi was shot solo for the campaign allowing the collection and her natural beauty to be the star.

Directed by Paul Marciano, CEO and Chief Creative Officer for GUESS?, Inc., and shot by photographer, David Bellemere, the campaign features an assortment of images shot against a picture perfect backdrop of a private sunny beach in Malibu, California. Gigi is shown embracing her femininity and sensuality while embodying the care-free spirit of the Spring collection. The strong use of natural light allows the sun to reflect upon Gigi’s radiant skin and tousled beach wave hair creating strong feelings of warmth and seduction. The crystal clear ocean and playful poses against the windswept sand enhance the sensual mood creating an alluring collection of photographs.

“Going on 15 years as a Guess Girl, this may be my favorite campaign yet. The collection is so effortless to wear, and fits perfectly in any summer environment. I couldn’t think of a better place to shoot the campaign then where we did – on the beaches of my hometown in Malibu! So fitting.” – Gigi Hadid

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@landsend 2015 SWIM PREVIEW #landsend

30 Dec

It was fun attending Lands End preview to get me more excited for spring/summer to hurry up and get here and my cruise, which I just booked. It also helps me to start shopping early and planning my wardrobe for the new year. I was excited to see what was in store this time for their swimwear. I’m going to make it my business to get to the beach a lot more next year. How could I not with the amazing collection that Lands End delivered ?

I’ve always loved a good Tankini top. There’s the Scoopneck with higher neckline and wider straps, the v-neck that ties at the neck and enhances the bust and the Halter Dresskini top which is the coverage of a swimdress which you can wear over your swim bottoms.
Speaking of bottoms the High-rise bottoms caught my eye which is 1 1/2″ to 2 ” higher than mid rise bottoms for more coverage and available with tummy control. New item the Adjustable Mini Swimmini has adjustable side tie changes, attached panty and also tummy control. Love this! Another new item are the boy shorts in deep sea or black eclipse dots or plain colors.

Lots of paisley and deep sea patterns, stripes and polka dots.
The Long Sleeve Swim Tee is new and fashionable with UPF 50 sun protection. It’s designed to wear over your suit top and us as soft as your tee. Lightweight even when you’re in the water. Also a great cover-up for cool air. Attendees received one of these as a gift. I love the multicolor stripe.

The Adjustable Swim Tunic, another favorite is another must have. I love clothing with side ties. This can be worn in or out of the water. It’s so cute I’d probably wear it out of the water. The Sleeveless Swim Tee (new) is great for being active around or in the water and comes with the nautical embroidery on the bottom right hem.

For over 30 years the Tugless Tank has been fans favorite. Fits and flatters almost every body and doesn’t ride up or shift out of place.
The Slender Tunic provides extra coverage for hips without a full skirt.
Slender Grecian provides modest coverage. Shirring around the middle helps flatten and flatter right where you want. The new style Blackberry Paisley is one of my favorites.

Sandals, flip flops and slip ons are perfect for the beach and boardwalk.
Gatas Shoes are sandals that were made for quick getaways. Just slip on and go. The molded, EVA footbed protects your toes from the hot pavement. Comes in a slide or slip-on. Cork-wrapped flip flop has the lands end branded logo medallion. A ribbed rubber outsole helps avoid skids on a wet boardwalk. I don’t know who doesn’t love comfortable sandals. I can’t wait to sport these on my feet.

For the active woman on the move who loves swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and beach volleyball there are plenty to choose from. Fabric made with Xtra Life Lycra spandex fiber that is resistant to chlorine. Also superior shape retention means an active, long life for your suit. The Triangle Bikini Top has a deep V neckline to enhance the bust. Love this!!! Multi colored. Zip- front Rash Guard that you wear over your swim top for extra coverage and sun protection with longer elbow-length sleeves. Cover-up shorts comes with or without panties.

The nautical look is personally one of my favorites with a Lands End. Now with the new textured fabrics that hides imperfections I’m on cloud 9. The V-neck one piece is drop dead gorgeous there is a band at the waist and twisted cord ties at the center front. It comes in Rosa Red and Navy Storm. I’ll take one in each color. The Sweetheart Tankini Top has stripes under the bust that add visual interest. Also, the V-Neck Tankini Top laced deep V adds a modern edge. You can reveal or conceal with the adjustable front tie that lets you choose the level of coverage.

I hope to have a few of these on my cruise and for the summer of 2015 and beyond.
Don’t forget to check out @landsend on Twitter and http://www.landsend.com on the web.

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I was given a gift bag. My opinions are 100% mine as always.

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@hawkeandco F/W 2014 PRESS EVENT #FALLFORHAWKE #mensfashion #outerwear

24 Dec

I attended Hawke & Co F/W 2014 press event for their outerwear in their new showroom in NYC. Let me give you a little background history about Hawke & Co first from their mouths.

After 150 years, spanning three generations of an independently owned and operated family business, the Hawke & Co brand continues to evolve while remaining true to its NYC roots.

Our outerwear is more than the sum of its parts. Our jackets are the embodiment of our creative spirit and attention to detail. Each of our garments are carefully crafted and designed to be multi-purpose functional clothing that complements the versatility and exploration within the people we connect with.

Today Hawke & Co apparel and outerwear can be found in over 20,000 retail stores around the world. We’ve grown without expensive advertising or big name celebrities on a billboard but rather, through an authentic, grass roots idea to design and create innovative, affordable styles that satisfy our customer’s needs while exceeding their expectations every time.

We’ve come a long way since our founders first stepped onto the cobblestone streets of New York City and their standards to quality, function and design remain an integral part to our core as a company. Hawke & Co is committed to consistently deliver innovative and functional styles designed with the individual in mind. We hope you enjoy your jacket as much as we enjoyed making it.

I’ve been a fan of Hawke & Co for a very long time. I love their high quality styles for men, the warmth, how the designers listen to their customers wants and needs, durable fabrics and high tech details. Great outerwear for the outdoor adventurer and urban explorer. Outerwear that keeps me and my family warm in frigid conditions is what I look for. I think it’s time for my family and I to take a trip and explore. As long as Hawke & Co comes along for our journey I would love to capture it all.

The showroom had so many options to choose from like the packable lightweight jackets that we also received as a gift in a variety of colors. Quilted jackets, fur trimmed hooded parkas, down jackets , fleece and packlite vests in a number of colors as well. Backpacks, shoes, boots, swim trunks and clothing all looked great! My three young men would love everything there. I usually find Hawke & Co at department stores and catch the sales every time.

PRZMAN treated men who visited the showroom to a shave with their grooming products. We were also given samples to take with us. You can check out their products on a twitter @PRZ_MAN or on their website www. PRZMAN.com

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I was given a gift bag with goodies. Thank you Hawke & Co.

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NEW HOLIDAY BRUNCH RECIPE: MINI EGG OMELETS STUFFED WITH @Johnsonville SAUSAGE

22 Dec

It is always fun when I get to create new recipes for my family and friends. My family enjoys being the testers and my kids love helping me out in the kitchen. My kids want to be chefs and I encourage them to get messy and have fun in the kitchen. I’ve never written down any recipes I’ve created because I have it all up top, but for Johnsonville I made an exception.

When Johnsonville asked me to create a holiday brunch recipe I was very excited to participate. We all know how hectic holidays are especially when you have to do the shopping, prepping, cooking, serving and cleaning. I like to make fast, easy dishes that tastes great. I also like a meal that I can prep at least a day ahead.

I decided to use Johnsonville Maple Brown Sugar and Honey breakfast sausage for this recipe. Those flavors together are amazing and I knew I could create something that not only looked great on your plate but tasted even better.

What I like about my easy recipe is you can eat it anytime of the day. The 12 that I made was gone in one day. I’ve made this before but I kicked it up a notch with Johnsonville breakfast sausage and a few more veggies.

My dish is called: Mini Egg Omelets stuffed with Johnsonville Sausage

Yield: 12 mini omelets
Level: Easy

Ingredients:
12 cup muffin pan
1 package of Johnsonville maple brown sugar and honey breakfast sausage (after cooking chopped)
6 to10 large eggs (more or less whatever fills up all 12 cups)
1 tomato chopped
1 green pepper chopped
1 yellow onion chopped
Sharp cheddar cheese grated or chopped (as much as you want)
Cooking spray
Pinch of salt
Black pepper

Directions:
Pre- heat oven to 300 to 350 depending on your oven.
Crack eggs in mixing bowl, beat, add chopped veggies, salt, pepper and cheese put to side.
Spray frying pan and heat. Once hot add Johnsonville sausage and fry till done.
When sausage cools chop and add a few pieces to each cup in sprayed muffin pan.
Next, add egg mixture over sausage. I used a glass measuring cup to pour mixture in muffin pan which was easy for me. If your mixing bowl has a spout then use that.
Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes. Let cool then pop out of pan and enjoy!!

I also served hash browns made in the muffin pan too, coffee and egg challah rolls. We enjoyed this dish and my kids loved the breakfast sausages so much they keep asking for them. They are addictive. Try all the flavors.

How easy is that? Let me know what you think. Did you add anything else? Did you make 24 mini instead of the 12? Did your family enjoy?
You can also check out http://www.johnsonville.com for more recipes.

Disclosure: Johnsonville I am always grateful for creating a new dish for you. Johnsonville provided me with a gift card and coupons to bring you this recipe.

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@HEALTHY_SOLE ELIMINATES UP TO 99% GERMS & BACTERIA FROM YOUR SHOES

22 Dec

Growing up my mom and dad taught us to always remove our shoes as soon as we entered our house, wash our hands and put dirty clothes in hamper. There were even some homes we would visit who requested we remove our shoes before entering. One person I remember had a white carpet and I thought REALLY? Why a white carpet? Regardless they didn’t want shoes tracking dirt on their carpet. The reason we did it was to protect our floors and everyone in the house from nasty germs and bacteria that lingered on the bottom of our shoes. Babies crawl on the floor and play and the most common thing they do is pick things up from floor and put it in their mouths. Extra filthy germs from outside that you don’t see on your shoes will be making an appearance in your child’s mouth and you’ll be wondering why you’re in the emergency room.

I don’t even like walking down some blocks because of the filth on the sidewalks. I consider myself a germaphobe. I carry sanitizer and wipes everywhere. I tell my kids don’t touch handrails anywhere especially on the trains. Kids touch things then touch their face or mouth without washing their hands. Adults too. I’ve seen it. As soon as my kids touch something I’m pulling out the sanitizer. My kids know shoes are left at the door and the same rules that my parents taught me is also what we’ve been doing since they could walk.

I need to invest in a microscope to see all the germs just sitting on our hands or shoes. Wait, do I really want to see this? No, because I would just want to hibernate in a tub full of sanitizer till all the germs are gone. As far as shoes go I was recently introduced to something much better than a microscope. It is a sterilizer for shoes called Healthy Soles. Just the name alone had me wondering what this unit was going to do for my family’s shoes and our health.

I was amazed to hear that the unit eliminates up to 99% of germs and pathogens before you track them in your home or workplace. The way the weather has been here in NY and my kids getting sick this came at the right time.

Did you know germs live longer on the soles of your shoes than anywhere else in your home? Studies show that the soles of shoes carry millions of units of bacteria. Your average public toilet seat has less than 1000 units of bacteria. Pathogens are transferred from the soles of your shoes to the floors of your home causing infections and disease. Pathogens can also be airborne and fall on other surfaces.

HealthySole is easy to use. Stand on the unit with your shoes on. After 8 seconds a notification signal informs you that your shoes are disinfected and it is safe to enter the home. Specially designed child’s template included. Rechargeable battery with low battery indicator. Disinfects without any toxic or harmful gels or chemicals. Promotes safer environments for immune compromised persons such as children and the elderly, as well as those with acute and chronic illnesses. The landing plate is manufactured from hospital grade stainless steel, which provides maximum durability and a sleek, attractive appearance.

We’ve been using it for a few weeks now and I have to say I enjoy knowing that my shoes are sterilized and no bacteria will enter my home. My kids always run to see who will sterilize their shoes first. With my daughter I use the template to fit her size shoes. They love seeing the lights come on and sanitize their shoes, then it beeps and the light goes out when finished. So now when company comes over they can sterilize their shoes. Eight seconds is all it takes.

@Healthy_Sole on Twitter
http://www.healthysole.com

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HealthySole Unit includes:

1 HealthySole Unit

1 Charger

2 Lamps (preinstalled)

1 Child’s Template

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Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I was given a Healthy Sole Unit to review. Opinions are mine 100% as always.

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PARENTS ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WITH #LuvsLeakFreeHoliday #giveaway #spon #twitterparty

9 Dec

Disclaimer: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Luvs. All opinions are 100% mine.

Who wants to have a leak-free holiday with their baby? LUVS diapers wants you and your baby to enjoy the holidays without those leaking diapers.
I’ve experienced quite a few diapers that leaked and I was constantly emailing the company for refunds or free diapers but even the replacement diapers weren’t any better. I had to learn the hard way until I discovered LUVS. My kids deserved to be dry and comfortable the entire day and I wanted to get my money’s worth. My cousin is dry and always happy when he’s in his LUVS. See pics below.

The difference with LUVS is they have refastenable stretch tabs that help provide a secure snug fit. Leakguard core helps keep baby’s skin dry. The contoured shape hugs your baby for a great fit. Leak barrier, Leg gathers helps keep the leak in the diaper where they belong.

• Luvs with NightLock offers its largest absorbency area EVER to help lock wetness away, which means less leaks during the holiday season for baby and more time for parents to enjoy the festivities.

• Leaks can disrupt even the most routine baby’s sleep schedule during the holidays. Keeping baby leak-free through the night will make for a merrier morning.

• Have you checked out Luvs adorable “Will It Leak” video series yet? Well, tis’ the season of holiday miracles! And this year, Luvs is turning clicks into diapers. From December 9th – 25th, for every view their Will It Leak “Santa Suit” video receives on their social media channels, Luvs will give diapers to children in need through the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

• Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFQTe9K7ZHY&list=UU4pyk3jfHEcOAPxG18lKLag

• The holiday fun doesn’t stop there! This holiday, Luvs is also inviting parents to whip up a baby book for their child in a few quick clicks with Luvs and Tweekaboo. Get yours here: https://www.tweekaboo.com/luvs’

Luvs URL: http://www.luvsdiapers.com
– Luvs on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LuvsDiapers
– Luvs on Twitter: @Luvs (https://twitter.com/Luvs)

Please join @Luvs and celebrity dad, expectant father and @donald_faison for a #LuvsLeakFreeHoliday Twitter Party on Thursday, December 11th, from 9-10pmEST, where we’ll be sharing personal holiday leak stories.

GIVEAWAY:

Branded Luvs tote bag
#LuvsLeakFreeHoliday travel coffee mug
Hot chocolate
Luvs branded purple star ornament
My First Kwanzaa book
Plush Musical Dreidel
Hanukkah gelt
Two packs of Luvs diapers
A tub of Luvs wipes

Mandatory Entry:
Comment on this blog post with funny holiday mishaps.

Additional entries:
Daily tweet: I just entered to win a #LuvsLeakFreeHoliday giveaway with @nilimonicky
Follow @nilimonicky on Twitter comment separate
Follow @nilimo on Instagram comment separate
Subscriber to my blog thorough email: http://www.fivelittlewords.net comment letting me know you subscribed

Giveaway Guidelines:
Entrants must be 18+up and live in the contiguous U.S. No Puerto Rico.
Winner will be picked December 26, 2014

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CAPTURE AMAZING HOLIDAY PHOTOS WITH #CanonatBestBuy #HintingSeason @BestBuy @CanonUSAImaging

8 Dec

If there’s one thing I love about blogging it’s the pictures I post. Whether it’s of my family, celebrities or food I have to get that perfect shot. I won’t call myself a professional photographer but I’ve gotten quite a few compliments from my pictures that I capture. I wouldn’t mind taking a few photography classes and upgrading to a DSLR camera. I watch how the professionals do it and it doesn’t look hard at all.

I remember taking my oldest son to purchase his first expensive DSLR camera and he was so happy. He saved his money and knew what he wanted. I was so proud he wanted to dabble into photography. My second oldest also want to go in that direction. Since I haven’t gotten around to purchasing one yet I make sure my phone has a good camera until I make my purchase. I know for sure Best Buy has some great cameras and great deals. I’ve been doing my research. There are so many to choose from and I don’t want anything too complicated so I have a few favorites.

The description below tells you about one of my choices.

Best Buy is the ultimate destination for the latest cameras to capture your holiday memories. The Canon EOS Rebel T5i is one of the best-selling DSLRs. This camera makes advanced photography easy and fun, and gives you exceptional image quality, along with a host of features to enhance your creative expression.
• Capture Hollywood caliber full HD video
• Continuous autofocus while taking HD video
• Features an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 5 image processor to ensure vivid, crystal-clear images.
• The 3″ vari-angle touch screen simplifies navigation.

Does this sound like a great camera or what? Come on,18.0 megapixel and Hollywood caliber full HD video. This is what I’ve been waiting for. My pictures look good now but with this camera I know my pictures will come to life. I want the best for my blog and my career. I want to take it to the next level and I also want my younger kids to learn how to use a DSLR and not just a phone camera. I hope someone reading this will see what I want and make me happy for the New Year to come.

Take a look at the gorgeous pictures below and let me know your thoughts.
Here’s a great deal: “Save $150 on the Canon EOS Rebel T5i at Best Buy*. Visit Best Buy to learn more. *offer valid 12/7-12/20”

Disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

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#MOMTRENDSHOLIDAY EVENT @StellaDot SHOWROOM IN NYC

4 Dec

This year bloggers celebrated the holiday season with Momtrends at the Stella & Dot Showroom down on Wooster St, in NYC. I always get super excited when Momtrends throws their fabulous events. Donations this year were to Bottomless Closet. We were able to bring new or lightly used work clothes, accessories, coats or shoes for disadvantaged women going into the workplace. I remember years ago being part of a program like this where I got a referral to get free clothes, jewelry, shoes, etc so I could go on an interview. These programs/agencies/charities come in handy when women/men need clothing to go into the workplace. I appreciated it a lot. I didn’t mind at all donating for a good cause.

Sponsors in attendance were Teleflora, Priv, Lands End, Walkers, Little Me, Duck, I See Me, Vermont Nut Free Chocolate, Apothederm, Peanut Hottie, Stella & Dot.

Teleflora. I absolutely love Teleflora flowers because first of all they never box any of their flowers. They are delivered fresh across the US and Canada. You can choose from a variety of occasions and styles. There’s the Thinking of You flowers, Just Because and I’m Sorry flowers just to name a few.

Teleflora featured three new bouquets that captured the authenticity and spirit of the festive family holiday traditions. The trio includes a holly motif- serving bowl, a gingerbread-house cookie jar and a merry mug. Each of these bouquets will arrive with a Teleflora exclusive holiday recipe. For example, a chocolate-dipped cookie recipe accompanies the Gingerbread Cookie Jar Bouquet. Cake Boss Buddy Valastro and Teleflora collaborated and recipes are courtesy of him.

My kids loved their Gingerbread Cookie Jar Bouquet. It made a great centerpiece on their table. Once the flowers have passed on the cookie jar is a special treat for the kids to grab cookies. Check out http://www.teleflora.com and order from the Homemade for the Holiday collection. Twitter: @Teleflora

Lands End my absolutely favorite store for apparel, outerwear, footwear and home items made sure they did what they do best and brought us their holiday outfits for a few lucky bloggers to model. I loved the black sleeveless ponte sheath dress with pockets and cashmere dress cardigan sweater in red on one of the models. The cardigan gave it that pop of color. The jewelry from Stella & Dot was sparkly and amazing. The whole outfit makes a great look for holiday parties. I also adores the Déjà Vu Double-Sided Stud earrings from Stella & Dot. I need to purchase these quickly.

Lands End also showed us gifts to please everyone on your list. Cozy pajamas, socks and slippers, and warm hats, gloves and scarves.
Stella & Dot had a table full of beautiful necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Mother, daughter, niece, aunt whoever they won’t be disappointed if any of these were handed to them. http://www.landsend.com http://www.stelladot.com Twitter: @landsend @stelladot

Walkers Shortbread cookies melted in my mouth. I love shortbread cookies and was happy to see they have festive shapes for everyone to decorate with ease. I can leave the cookie shapers and flour in the cabinet and just buy the cookies, icing and sprinkles and my kids and I can make a mess without making a big mess. I rather spend hours decorating and not having to turn on the oven. For more info click here : http://www.us.walkersshortbread.com Twitter: @shortbread

Vermont Nut Free Chocolates are you guessed it, NUT FREE!! There are so many people allergic to nuts so it’s good to know we can buy all the chocolate we want with this company. I’m a chocoholic so I made sure to try lots of samples. Even the chocolate covered pretzels were good. Check out the website for gifts and other treats. http://www.vermontnutfree.com Twitter: @vermontnutfree

Priv stopped by giving manicures to those who wanted it. I’ve been to quite a few events with Priv where I’ve gotten manicures or makeup done. They come to your home and hook you up. Follow them on Twitter: @gopriv

The Duck Brand is for that crafty, DIY person. My kids and I love duck tape and crafting. Love the ideas they showed us on how to decorate your Christmas table with tape. They made a place mat, utensil holder, gift box and name card. Can’t wait to get crafty with my kids. Follow on Twitter for great ideas @theduckbrand Web: http://www.duckbrand.com

I See Me company for personalized children books. So many to choose from for babies, girls, boys. We received a voucher for a personalized book. Twitter: @iseeme_maia Website: http://www.iseeme.com

Little Me stylish, fashionable child appropriate clothing. I loved dressing my babies in Little Me when they were growing up. From newborn to toddler, soft cotton, terrycloth and velour. “Little Me believes babies should always be comfortable, snuggly and safe, free to do what they do best: play, sleep and thrive.” The pajamas were too cute. Check out the clothes at http://www.littleme.com and on Twitter: @littleme_baby

Apothederm Skin Care provided products in the gift bag. They take care of fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and stretch marks. You can take a look at their products at http://www.apothederm.com and on Twitter: @apothederm

Peanut Hottie gave away a gift basket full of their products and kitchen gadgets. They also had samples in the gift bag. Have you ever had a peanut butter hot drink? Neither have I but I will try it and let you know how it is. Just 83 calories. That’s incredible. Available at Walmart. Twitter: @PeanutHottieUSA

We also had a catered dinner with great sandwiches and wine. There were raffles, a fashion show and great conversation. Nicole even showed us her accessory picks. I enjoyed myself as always and want to thank Nicole Feliciano and Sherri Schubert @Momtrends for another great event!!

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I was given a gift bag full of goodies from the sponsors. Opinions are mine as always all 100%.

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@Snikiddy HEALTHY SNACKS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

3 Dec

If there’s one food item all my kids can agree on it’s macaroni and cheese. Especially my homemade mac and cheese. Did you ever think there would be a healthy chip/cheese puff version of mac and cheese? I’ve seen weird flavors like cappuccino chips but lets not go there.

Snikiddy, a line of delicious snacks made with all-natural and wholesome ingredients – the perfect, better-for-you substitutes to those unhealthy comfort foods that will leave you happy, but healthy too!

Craving French Fries? Meet Snikiddy Baked Fries. Snikiddy’s healthy option sits at 130 calories per serving and only 7 grams of fat. That’s half the fat AND calories of the traditional, greasy version of French Fries – a guilt-free solution that’s delicious too!

I love fries and so do my kids but when we are craving it’s good to know Snikiddy won’t leave grease sitting in our stomachs. Also when I make homemade french fries at home I don’t use vegetable oil just olive oil.

Put down the Cheetos! And try Snikiddy Cheese Puffs. Available in mouthwatering Grilled Cheese and Mac n’ Cheese flavors, these puffs are certified gluten free, non-GMO and contain no trans fats. Tasty and nutritious – your Cheeto cravings have met their match.

We are definitely a cheese family and grilled cheese and the mac and cheese is on point. I can’t believe Snikiddy came up with these awesome flavors in their cheese puffs. They were so good we ate them too fast. Need to restock quick.

Have your chips…and dip too! Traditional tortilla and potato chips don’t stand a chance against Eat Your Vegetables. They’re all-natural, low sodium and protein packed for a tasty stand alone snack or paired with your favorite dip or salsa. Plus, Eat Your Vegetables has a full serving of vegetables in each bag!

Each kid is different when it comes to veggies in my house. So I was very glad that these Eat Your Vegetables tortilla chips were a winner with my kids. They did not complain. Never had a problem with veggie chips, straws or dips for them to snack on. It’s the real veggies that they are picky about. They still have to eat them anyway.

These kid-friendly and parent-approved Snikiddy snacks had me when they mentioned they do not contain any artificial colors, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, hydrogenated oils or MSG. When you taste it you will love it!!

So many flavors to choose from.
Check out @boldfries and @Snikiddy on Twitter. On the web at: http://www.snikiddy.com
Our favorite in the fries were the hot & spicy and bbq, eat you veggies favorite were the Italian herb & olive oil, we loved both the baked mac & cheese and grilled cheese puffs.

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I was given product to review and give my honest opinion which I did. My kids and I enjoyed Snikiddy very much.

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@RUUMKidswear TEXTILE RECYCLING PROGRAM

26 Nov

RUUM is having a Textile Recycling Program from November 19 – December 15, 2014. The program limits one bag per family. Each donation receives 15% off one item.

What Is Accepted:
Clean & dry clothing, paired shoes, bedding, linens, hats, handbags, belts, fabric scraps 36″ x 36″ or larger and other textiles. No rugs, carpeting or commercial waste.

Interesting Textile Recycling Facts:
The average New Yorker tosses 46 pounds of clothing and other textiles in the trash each year.

NYC residents discard 193,000 tons of textiles every year, at a cost to taxpayers and our environment.
Many recycled textiles are reused as apparel, either in the United States or for export to other countries. Below is a list of some of the ways textiles are reused and recycled.
• Good clothes get reused as good clothes.
• T-shirts, sheets, towels, and clothing become wiping cloths.
• Stuffed toys and pillows become car seat stuffing and automobile insulation.
• Denim becomes home insulation.
• Shoe soles become paving material.
• Sweaters and coats become carpet padding.
• Curtains and drapes become stuffing for pillows, sleeping bags, and animal beds.
• Wool sweaters and materials become baseball and softball filling.
• Velvet materials become jewelry box lining.
• Leftover fabric scraps become paper money.

I love donating clothes and recycling. With 4 kids after it’s been passed down and is still in good condition then I take huge bags and donate. I hate throwing clothes in the trash. I’d rather see a family get. And with this recycling program it’s good to see how items are reused and turned into automobile insulation, wiping cloths or carpet padding.

Being a part of local communities is important to RUUM. Below are additional ways RUUM is supporting local organizations:

• Little Swappies Holiday Kid’s Clothing, Toy, And Book Swap
Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 10 AM – 12PM
Preschool of the Arts, 121 West 19th Street, NYC
Let this holiday season be about sustainable consumption. Bring at least 8 items that your kids no longer wear or use, and in return take home up to 15 new finds for your family! Items can include: kids’ clothing (size 0-4), books, toys, and/or maternity wear. All remaining items will be donated to our charity partner, Room to Grow.RUUM, will both be hosting a pop-up sample sale at the event, with pricing up to 50% off retail.

• RUUM Give Back Program
Schools signing on to participate in the RUUM Give Back Program raise funds while having fun shopping! The program gives 20% off to shoppers and an ADDITIONAL 20% goes back to the school. For ways your school or organization can participate, contact Nataly Blumberg at: nblumberg@tbg-world.com

Also, check out RUUM’s Black Friday deals.
Mall Stores are 40% – 80% off! RUUM.com is 50% off and free shipping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Don’t forget to stop by RUUM TRIBECA store: 138 West Broadway, NY,NY.

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