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We’ve Come A Long Way Baby: Yoga Clothes for Little Girls (REVIEW)

Yippee, fitness fashion has come a long way so much so that yoga clothes for girls are a thing now.

As a big advocate for healthy living and living for the entire family, it was quite exciting for me to learn about Jill Yoga clothing. I am a believer in the value of purchasing quality and well-constructed clothing for the children, even at a higher price point because they last longer.

Both of those passions and beliefs intersect with the selection of Jill Yoga. The sports line of a successful Canadian apparel company sells colorful play, gym and yoga clothes for babies through teens, ages 2 through 16.

We were sent a sample to check out and review and I can attest to the fact that they were complete hit!

We got a couple pair of yoga pants and the very adorable and durable Funnel Neck Yoga Jacket which has an asymmetric Funnel wrap neck collar ($42) in a pretty pastel Galaxy print! The Cut And Sew Leggings we received came in solid grey print with patches of bright pink, black and galaxy print. ($34). They all are made of polyester and spandex and are completely machine washable. The  jacket comes with a thumb hole for colder temps. Both have reflective logo which are perfect when after dark.

My daughter Gigi wore the first set to a play and gym park birthday party of a friend of her older brother. She got tons of compliments on it from the older kids too. The pants and top were comfy and she did not overheat while bouncing on the trampoline, doing flips and battling other kids on the challenge balance beam.

 

Next up, she wore them while ice skating and while doing  yoga exercises. She remained flexible and comfy. The stitching in all the pieces we reviewed is tops and the quality noticeable. You can tell from feeling the fabric that the makers use high end’ish material. Is that a word? ha!

Anyway, I’m getting a few other pieces and some for myself as I learned that they sell clothing for women as well. For the moderate price point, the collection is a must-get because they look like they will last in the wash and can withstand the rough and tumble play and work out. Cool for little kids too!

Take this Post- Black Panther Viewing Old School Comics Quiz!

Now that you’ve seen the movie, you should be able to answer these questions. Can you do better than I did? I only got 11 out of 15 correct. Good Luck!

This Is The Toy You Get to Calm A Fussy Baby at Night (REVIEW)

You’ve heard the tales of brand new parents using a hairdryer to pacify the incessant cries of their babies because of the commonly known fact that you can sooth an inconsolable newborn with familiar sounds like songs he heard while in utero. It’s that white noise that calms them right down. I’m a firm believer. 

We’ve always credited parents for coming up with the most inventive and innovative solutions!

Two moms with a combined 5 children among them found an automatic solution to having to put on white noise emitting sounds to soothe a baby in the middle of the night: Whisbear is a plush bear that emits the same swooshing sound that surrounds a baby while in his mom’s tummy.

The super soft grey humming Bear is also considered an intelligent toy that helps new parents overcome one of the biggest challenges of early stage parenting — lack of sleep.

The bear is inspired by creatures in children’s books. It has a cute big old bobble head and four long legs lined in crinkly material that a baby can pull and tug on. It’s a Bearhead. The crinkly legs make the bear a sensory toy as well that promotes both  fine motor and sensory development skills.

Two magnets sewn inside the forefeet connect over a crib, car seat or stroller so the bear itself doesn’t’ become a suffocation hazard and can do its job safely from above.

Sisters Zuzanna Sielicka-Kalczynska and Julia Sielicka-Jastrz came up with Whisbear in late 2014 and quickly brought it to market in their native Warsaw, Poland starting with their own family and personal circle.

“We have used Whisbear with our own children, the children of our friends and many more people. Whisbear really works,”

They even gifted a bear to Princess Charlotte when she was born. Kate thanked them personally when she formally presented the sisters an award for their invention a few years back.

How Does It Work

Insert the innovative circular disc holding the shushing sound inside the bear and it shushes for 40 minutes straight. If you push the on button until you hear a beep, you activate the CRYsensor mode. In that mode, the bear only comes on when it “hears” the baby fuss, wail or cry.  To adjust the level of the shushing, press and hold until you get to just the right volume of the humming for you and your baby’s comfort, then release the button.  It gets it just right!

In 2016, after winning numerous toy awards, the sister makers of the toy took their success to the United States when they were selected by Google-backed Blackbox.vc Accelerator for international start-ups in Palo Alto, California and now the bears are available to American moms too!

Our Thoughts

We were generously gifted a complimentary bear to review. My sister’s in law got a bear for her brand new boy, Micah, born in January and she loved it! Mom Tashae said, “miraculously, it works!” Whisbear calms him right down when he wakes in the middle of the night and gets him to go back to sleep before she can even get up to check on him. So it turns out this toy is a sleep saver for moms and dads too!

T’s sending us a photo of it in action to share soon. We’ll post it on our Insta when it’s ready! Although we didn’t pay for ours, Micah’s mom said she would gladly pay the $49.99 retail price.  She said the bear gave her peace of mind and is actually cost-saving for the amount of productivity she (and dad) got when they could sleep for longer periods of time, thanks to the bear.

Another great plus is that the bear comes with a lifetime guarantee! (when you register your purchase) Sweet! The toy also has excellent reviews over on Amazon.

And remember recently when we blogged about how the top beauty bloggers are becoming moms and are switching up their online social media content to include baby-related imagery, news and reviews? It turns out a few have even used Whisbear for their little ones and found success. We say this based on the pics we peeped on Whisbear’s Insta:

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?GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Congrats @jmleong2!? I’m giving away a Whisbear (the Humming Bear) to one lucky follower! It comes with a sound device AKA the cry sensor so when it hears your baby cry, it will shush your baby back to sleep?? It’s been working on Liam and he loves playing with it when he’s awake too! . TO ENTER: 1. Follow me @rainaelegado 2. Follow @whisbear_usa 3. Tag a friend in the comments (one tag is an entry, feel free to tag more for more entries) 4. Giveaway will end tomorrow at noon (1/23)! . Thanks! . . . . . #giveaway #whisbear #snugglemeorganic #cosleeper #carters #cartersbaby #cosleeping #5months #organicbaby #childhoodunplugged #justbaby #kidsmoom #childreningram #babiesofig #motherhoodsimplified #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood #momswithcameras #joyfulmamas #babynumber3 #ilovemyson #mamasboy #momblog #momblogger #dearestviewfinder #stunning_shots

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A lot of you asked for a review of this after I posted on my stories so here goes…If you’re one of my long suffering friend then I’ll already have droned on about how white noise it my number one baby survival tool. If you’ve been especially unlucky, I’ll have bored you with the theory behind why it works so well. ? Anyway lets just say this @whisbear_official gift from the gods was made for me. White noise disguised in a cute teddy that clips onto anything by magnetic legs. I was sold already but the cherry on top is the cry sensor, so as soon as Remy stirs, moans, (& in our case the last 2 nights) coughs, the noise kicks in. Meaning I don’t even have to move my lazy butt across the bed to start it up. ?? I don’t even wake up! It’s going to be a god send when he’s in his own room next month! (I’ll add a video of it in action today to my stories). Interested to know who already uses white noise, because I’m always surprised by how many people haven’t heard of it?

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Solved: Problem to No Live TV on Your Chrome, Firestick or Roku (REVIEW)

Remember, when I shared that my family was cutting the cord and ditching cable television?

It’s been 8 months and counting and all is well. We barely miss it.

The downsides to curb cutting:

One of the things you don’t get to do is channel surf, you know, going up and down the dial looking for a show. Not that many people do that much anyway given a lot of folks binge watch their fave streaming channels or know precisely what they want to watch.

The other thing we missed was local television. We had tried to use a generic antenna to get a signal but recall, we live in a heavily wooded area and the signals couldn’t cut through the trees. It is the same reason why satellite television was not an option or alternative to cable back when we were first considering to cut the cord and exploring options.

Well, about a few months ago, an innovative company that produces this thing called ClearStream TV contacted me and asked me to test it out.

In a nutshell, it is a digital tuner that lets you get picture clear over-the-air television wirelessly. I didn’t think it would work. We had tried the updated versions of TV rabbit ears and just got static and fuzz. Boo!

With ClearStream TV you don’t connect the device to the TV but to the antenna in the back. It works with other modern streaming sticks like Roku, Chromecast, Apple Fire Stick, Apple TV , iOS and Android phones, tablets and other devices! Sweet!

Picture Quality is Tops

Here is how clear the picture quality is when we set it up in our basement:

To work it , you simply connect the ClearStreamTV Digital tuner to your HDTV antenna and plug in the power adapter. Download a free companion app to the Android or iOS smart phone, tablet or streaming devices.

That’s it! Follow the on-screen instructions (like in this video below) to connect ClearStream TV Digital Tuner to your in home wireless network, use the device remote to scan the available channels and you get to watch all your fave live, network TV shows FREE! No need to get subscriptions like the ones they offer on Amazon Prime or Hulu.

The only thing is that you have to hope you pick up all the best over the air channel. We get all of our local except CBS via our DirectTV NOW subscription (our early solution to get local TV which is important if you have children or commute to work, you need local news)  so we only wanted that channel, the CW and a few others so we were happy with the channels that came up for us.

Love it!

Antenna Boost in a Wall Frame

Another bonus is a brand new option: a  photo frame that is like an amplified indoor HDTV antenna disguised as a photo frame. You can actually put an 11 x 13 photo in it. Embedded inside the frame is the antenna. It can amplify the feed for over 50 miles.  This means if it is connected to your toddler’s tablet, you can stream his fave PBS show from the nearby park or while playing in the backyard as you garden or grill in the summer. That’s a powerful range. Hang it on the wall and angle it towards the sky.

Before this option, people would have a random black object on their wall that stands out and could look unsightly or not blend in well with the rest of the decor. This eliminates that problem.

Easy To Install

It took us (well my 15-year old son) only 15 minutes to hook up and connect the entire thing! That’s not even the best thing,  because you are essentially turning your  TV antenna into a WiFi antenna, you can pause, rewind and record live TV shows!

Now this is the solution for those who miss Live TV with their Chrome and who didn’t want to invest in another subscription. No need to.

That was the other thing we cannot do with our streaming: record TV and this lets us do it. Well we’re playing around with this function now! I”ll keep you updated.

Even More Cost Saving Than Before

It’s a superb cost-saving means to watch TV for FREE. The tuner retails for $129.00 which is not bad because you don’t have to pay for reoccurring monthly fees as you would Prime, Amazon.  The tuner pays for itself after a year or so when you’re done paying those monthly fees.  It gets great ratings on Amazon by verified purchasers. If you get a splitter, you can connect multiple devices and really make it work for the money, and get your investment to really stretch.

I am so excited about this because now I feel like my Cord Cutting adventure has had a successful run! Woot! Get yours today!

Daddy Makeover Trend: All You Need to Know

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By now, a lot of people have heard of the term “mommy makeover” which refers to the plastic surgery that some women get after completing their family to get their pre-pregnancy body back, but did you know that Daddy Makeovers are a trending now too?

They are the surgical procedures that more and more men around 40-55 years old (usually already married and fathers) get to restyle and correct small imperfections of their body and face .

Why Are More Men Getting Daddy Makeovers?

It is commonly known that most women gain weight while pregnant, usually from increased calorie intake and a growing fetus. It is very common for dads to join in the extra snacking and to thus pack on excess pounds during their partner’s pregnancy. It is called “sympathy” weight gain.

Also, those men who are middle age and are experiencing empty nests, have more times to refocus on themselves, take  exotic vacations, entertain more, get out more regularly, and with that, they want to regain their youthful body.

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Male Plastic Surgery Is More Common Than You’d Think

Nationally, men account for 18 percent of cosmetic surgery procedures. A lot of professionals between the age of 45 and 55 who do sedentary desk jobs, spend less time in the gym. They now have kids to come home to and shows to binge watch. They’re not taking care of themselves as often and find they’ve accumulated a few extra pounds around the abs, hips and notice their skin sag around the chin.

They look in the mirror and see themselves aged and realize they can afford to get a nip and tuck and the stigma that was once associated with plastic surgery is not there that much anymore.

Common Daddy Makeover Procedures

We talked to Dr. Paul G. Ruff, the Medial Director at West End Plastic Surgery in Washington DC, who said he has seen a significant increase in interest in daddy makoevers during the last five to eight years.

He gave us some insight into this trend. The common procedures that men seeking a daddy makeover get include:

  • VASER Liposuction: high definition body contouring which involves sculpting the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas of the body
  • Gynecomastia  (Man Boobs): correcting and reducing breasts tissue
  • Eyelid surgery
  • Neck Contouring
  • Pectorial Implants: adding pecs to create the appearance of a more buff chest.

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There are other nonsurgical and surgical options aside from these more common ones. Each practice has its own and each year, the industry comes out with new and unique options.

And of course, non-surgical procedures like Botox are common and even more popular than ever. A quick review of the latest stats from 2016 put out by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that nonsurgical procedure accounted for 44 percent of expenditures in this area. These include nonsurgical skin tightening, injectables like Botox and chemical peels.

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The Ryan Gosling Effect is Real

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“Mostly men, just like women, want to look like a refreshed, more vital version of themselves,” says Ruff.

And just like with women, men too have a celebrity muse they want to emulate.

“On occasion we have people reference current stars like Brad Pitt, Ryan Reynolds, and Zach Efron,” Ruff shares.  “I am always leery when someone is requesting to look like a specific star.”

Certainly, we’ve seen controversial media stories of people who go overboard trying hard to change their natural appearance to look like a celebrity.  The Iranian Angelina Jolie fan comes to mind as does actor Nicholas Ryan who got a load of plastic surgery done to look like Ryan Gosling. 

Dr. Ruff explained that among the considerations that are discussed during a consultation is whether the patient can emotionally, financially and physically handle surgery so we imagine that they’d weed out those with unhealthy expectations out during this process.

Among the issues to discuss is whether there will be someone at home to help a patient through recovery. But not all do so they may elect to stay nearby. Ruff says his office, which conducts in-office procedures and surgery, has a relationship with a nearby hotel so that those who come from out of town who do not want to travel far to return home can stay there for a day or two before returning home.

 

You’ll Never Believe How Short Recovery Can Be

In short, there really is no need for a hospital stay. These procedures are generally outpatient surgeries or treatments and the recovery depends on the amount of work to be done or the combination being performed.

“For simple VASER Liposuction, the recovery to return to work and routine daily activity can be as little as two to three days,” Ruff shares.  Larger and combination procedures may have a recovery that can be up to two weeks.

This information should always be part of thorough consultation.

(Speaking of CONSULTATIONS, mention you saw this post when you call the West End Plastic Surgery center, and get a no cost consultation, a Saving of $150. IMPORTANT NOTE: if you cancel your appointment, you’ll be billed a no-show fee)

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It’s A World Wide Thing

We asked if the male or daddy makeover is a phenomenon just in the United States or are European, Asia, Australia or other parts of the world experiencing it as well.

In this generation of rapid transit of information, Ruff explains, people all over the world are in contact with information. Also, the US is fourth worldwide in plastic surgery, and thus, areas of the world like South East Asia and South America have high rates of male plastic surgery patients as well.

“Statistically men are an increasingly higher percent of the cosmetic practice,” Ruff adds.  “Still nowhere near the percent of women in most plastic surgery practices.”

But more practices are adjusting their office spaces even to make them more accomodating to male clientele.

This shift “is underscored by the modifications of offices to be more inviting to men based on color schemes, seating choices ,art and the availability of men only office hours and events,” sates Dr. Ruff, adding, “the daddy makeover is definitely a more specific interest and one that we see regularly rather than a couple of times a year.”

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We are not surprised to note that in America, the Mid-Atlantic region which includes New York City, one of the fashion capitals of the world, and the West coast, home of Hollywood, tie for the region of the country getting the most plastic surgery (17.8%) compared to the rest of the country, according to American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Average Daddy Make Over Cost and Can You Afford It?

The cost of a Daddy Makeover will depend on region, combination of procedures and surgeon experience. The range can be as low as $2500 to over $20,000, says Ruff.

A chart of data from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reveals that an average practitioner’s charge for liposuction is about $3300, $2700 for a chin lift, and about $5,000 for male boob reduction and for non surgical procedure, Botox is about $375 per treatment, and sclerotheraphy cost close to $360. Of course, prices are different per region of the country.

While those who are  professionals and from middle to upper income levels are more likely to get plastic surgery, there are financing and creative funding options available at practices nationwide and world wide.

“If you want to get more than one surgery done, you can also save money by getting them done simultaneously,” suggests Dr. Gregory H. Croll is one of the top plastic surgeons Columbia, Missouri has. “Doing this  not only saves you and the surgeon money, but it can really work better for you as well. That way if you have to ask off work for recuperating time, you are recuperating from both surgeries instead of having to ask off for days for two separate surgeries. It can also save money and time for both you and the surgeon because

you only have to go under the knife once.”

No Longer a Secret

We asked if men are keeping quiet about it or are they open about having work done and were surprised by the response: both.

“Men are usually quiet about the inquiry but more talkative about the experience, especially if the result is excellent,” Ruff shares.  “Talking about expectations and maintenance is part of the satisfaction level and ultimate transparency about having something fixed.

“Men have that hunter mentality engrained either socially and genetically and then the celebration of the kill.  The same goes with these procedures.”

Couples Do It Better Together

Also, more and more, mom and dad and other types of couples are coming in together for consultations.

This is true at Dr. Ruff’s practice as well.

“Having support in the decision making and perioperative phase if tremendous and leads to better outcomes and satisfaction” adds Dr. Ruff.  “This tends to bring couples together because it is another journey in which they can share.  When couples decide to do these makeovers together, we find there is more empathy between them.”

Now that you’ve gotten some comprehensive insight into daddy makeovers, the next step is to talk to a doctor, if you are so inclined. As mentioned above, if  you mention you saw this post when you call the West End Plastic Surgery center, and get a no cost consultation, a Saving of $150.

[IMPORTANT NOTE: if you cancel your appointment, you’ll be billed a no-show fee]

Our Editor in chief, JJ, visited the offices this week and expressed satisfaction and excitement over the quality of professionals, doctors and practioners there, the proximity of the office to area hospitals, George Washington, Georgetown University and Sibley Memorial in DC; the top-notch quality of the office space and friendliness of the staff, overall. And she was gifted a generous $100 gift certificate to use for services but that gift does not impact the opinions shared in this post which are hers and honest.

 

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New Podcast: Can Science Decode Bad Teen Decisions?

A new Podcast by Audible digs into the mind of teens through interesting, sometimes haunting stories, of adolescents that fell deep in some serious pathology: one joins Isis; another commits suicide; one is a verified video game junkie; there is a criminal hacker and yet another jailed for threatening to shoot up his school.

Their journeys are relayed through the breathy narrative of veteran journalist, NPR correspondent Dina Temple-Raston and it instantly reminds me of the popular “Serial” podcasts. In “What Were You Thinking?, Temple-Raston travels to the teens’ hometown, their prison cells, their neighborhoods, interviewing their family, friends and professionals to bring you the tales of how each wound up in the predicament that had befallen upon them. The narratives are captivating and draw you in.

Each episode includes a hefty segment that examines the science behind the reasons teens would get into these precarious positions in the first place. The purpose, I believe, is to determine if neuroscience, research and data can identify correlations and origins of certain behaviors and reactions. If so, then we parents, society, educators and medical professionals may be in a better position to identify warning signs and ideally be able to help teens avoid them or cut them off at the beginning or root.

Hopefully, these lessons will be empowering so future teens will choose more wisely. I felt like I really could relate and get into the motivation of all American football playing Somali-American who, through a school project, gets sucked into the interwebs and becomes radicalized! Just like that!

The last episode is a 360 return to the origins of the Podcast which started with Temple-Raston exploring her own mindfulness with a colleague of her past. Her experience and what she learned from her discussions with that person evolved into this intriguing podcast series.

Podcasts are the next big thing because they offer entertainment, education, news and information in a very good digestible format. On any given day, I have a podcast on in the background as I work or drive around doing errands or shuttling my children to school and activities.

The success of the hit show “Serial” turned a lot of new fans onto podcasts. These days, it seems everyone and their mom are launching a podcast.

I recently shared a list of top family -friendly podcast to subscribe to and download and I was recently put on to a brand new one that Audible just launched today: “What Were You Thinking?.

Listen to the first wonderfully produced episode, “Band of Brothers” HERE!

Here is a break down of what you’ll hear in the series:

BAND OF BROTHERS Abdullahi Yusuf went from winning Minnesotan high-school football player to ISIS recruit in less than a year. He opens up publicly for the first time on how his search for identity ended up in radicalization. Plus, leading scientists explore why Abdullahi’s brain may have been hard-wired to make these decisions.

BEING WORTHY Ryan Green explains how the thrill of hacking and being considered “elite” prompted him to hijack 77,000 computers at once. And a look into how the adolescent brain’s hunger for the “feel good” chemical, dopamine, drives young people to push boundaries and take risks.

AFTER RILEY Seemingly happy high-schooler Riley Winters, killed herself at age 15. It was one of many suicides in Colorado Springs that year, a sharp increase that showed no signs of slowing. In this episode, we travel to Riley’s hometown to talk to friends and family, and find that suicide is more complicated than depression.

VIRTUALLY ADDICTED Hear the private thoughts of Felix Graham, a British teen struggling to redefine himself after quitting the internet games he spent countless hours playing. Plus, we travel to South Korea where the government is providing programs and feedback to young people who are over dependent on smartphones and internet gaming. And finally, we hear from neuroscientists about how neuroplasticity may make adolescents susceptible to addiction, but also more likely to be able to rewire.

YOU’RE NOT ALONE Dillon Cossey felt isolated and alone… until he turned to the internet to connect with other victims of bullying which led to him poring over sites about school shootings. Not long after, he was arrested. In this episode, we see how chronic bullying can change the adolescent brain and, along with other significant factors, can lead to violence. Also, we hear from Sue Klebold, mother of one of the Columbine High School shooters.

IT ISN’T SPIRITUALITY, IT’S NEUROSCIENCE We visit programs that help adolescents make better choices, including a Moroccan morchidat center that helps counter Islamist radicalization and a NYC high-school teacher focused on “mindful fitness.” Finally, we go deeper into the science of the adolescent brain and the role white matter plays in its evolution

Get These Stylish Trainers for Your Newly Walking Toddler

When your infant goes from a crawler to a toddler, the immediate next milestone is walking!!!

Awww! They grow so fast. Did you know that allowing them to walk bare feet is the best tor their training.

Of course, it is not always practical and at some point, baby will need to leave the house. Doh!

When he does, you will want to make sure he is wearing a shoe that is comfortable, made of quality materials and if possible, is built to enhance or encourage development.

I recently received a complimentary pair one such shoe line, of Mooshu Trainers walking shoes that are specifically designed to support and encourage the proper heel to toe gait of new walkers. (Caveat: All opinions are mine and are independent of the fact they were provided at no cost)

Each product in this parents-owned shoe company is stylish and comes with a squeaker installed.

The audible squeak sets a reminder to baby to encourage proper form.

My god daughter and niece tried out and she became a champion in her Piper Fringe Boots in no time flat.

She wore them to a basketball game and after a while, her mom reported baby’s dad was a little annoyed with the squeaking but not too much to give up on them. Also, knowing that they are aiding with her walking made the sacrifice worth it to him.

They cost a reasonable $38 each which works as a price point in my opinion considering the dual functionally of the shoe.

The girls shoes in the line also come with a removable bow that can be worn.

These well-designed shoes also have very flexible soles and are made with supple and soft materials that bend with each step.

They are comfy, cute, super adorbs and are quite gentle on growing feet!

They got a grade A with our blog reviewer and her family. Baby girl looked quite stylish in them and we can attest to the fact that she indeed started to walk even better than before after wearing the trainers regularly!

Great shoes!! Thumbs up!

 

 

We Found THE absolute BEST Black Friday Deals For You

Personal finance website Wallet Hub released its survey of the stores with the Best Black Friday Deals in terms of the amount of savings offered to customers. JC Penney and Kohl’s tied for first with 66.3% discounts on goods sold that day after Thanksgiving.

We reviewed the other top stores on their list and identified the items on the Bellyitch Staff’s List that constitute the BEST Black Fridaybdoorbuster Deals around!

Element 40 inch TV- Target for $179

Free Samsung Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8 or Galaxy 8+ – FREE

Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro no-contract phone – $39

Amazon Fire 7 tablet 7″ 8GB  $39

Sony PlayStation 4 1TB console – $199 ($100 off!)

HexBug R/C Robot BattleBots Arena – $49 (Save $30)

Jetson Beam electric scooter – $199 (Save $100)

Skyline 5-pc. luggage set – $49 (Save $50)

Graco Pack ’n Play Simple Solutions playard – $49.99 (save $30)

Dyson V6 Animal – $249 (save $250)

Crock-Pot 4.5-qt. manual slow cooker – $10

George Foreman 2-serving classic grill – $10

Bodum French press coffee for two – $10

Hamilton Beach 6-speed 275-watt hand mixer with case – $10

Ninja Coffee Bar coffee maker with thermal carafe – $199 (save $100)

T-fal 20-pc. nonstick cookware set – $49 (save $50)

Rubbermaid 34-pc. food storage container set – $7

Threshold™ chenille or Sherpa throw – $10

Queen-size bedding sets – $35 (save$44)

 

20% off one shopping trip between Nov. 28 – Dec. 10*

Kohl

Keurig® K-Select™ Single-Serve K-Cup Pod® Coffee Maker –$99 (save $50)

The Sharper Image 14.4-in. Lunar Drone with HD Camera & Virtual Reality Smartphone Viewer $79 – (Save $89)

X-Rocker Bluetooth 2.1 Gaming Chair – $99 (save $100)

Free Shipping when you shop online for orders over $50

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NordicTrack 10.9 Elliptical with Free Delivery – $599 (save $1000)

Sterling Silver 1/10 ct. tw. Diamond Studs fwith any Online Purchase of $19.99 or more – $19

Gold Over Silver 1/10 cttw Diamond Heart Pendant – $17.99 (save $82)

JC Penny

JCPenney Home™ 6-pc. Bath Towel Set – $19 (save $40)

Disney Princess 9-pc. Doll Set – $49.99 (save $50)

Carter’s 2-pc. Stripe Pant Set Baby Unisex – $7.99 (save $12)

Free Shipping on any order over $49.

If You Could Give Your Child a Leg Up In School, This Software Is the One to Help You Do it

How much would you pay to give your child a head start and leg up on reading, math and all of her subjects in school so s/he comes out on top?

Not all parents can afford to hire an expensive tutor, but luckily we live in an age when technology helps bridge the wealth gap and everyday parents can get online learning tools for free or an affordable price.

I’m excited to announce one of my personal all time faves, the award-winning ABCMouse.com Early Learning Academy platform  is going for 63% OFF this week!

This amazing deal is part of a Black Friday special that Age of Learning software company’s  leading online early education curriculum for parents, preschools and kindergartens in the United States and Canada is hosting this week through Cyber Monday!

If you don’t know, ABCMouse is used in a lot of pre-schools and elementary schools across the country as a supplement to instruction and training.  Kids who have it at home get an advantage…and they are used to it because it’s already a part of their learning and curriculum.

The other good news is that the site is subscription-based so there is no advertising, no pop-up ads, no links to other sites. Children can learn and explore with their parents, or on their own (depending on age and ability), in a safe and secure online educational environment.

Through the program, kids get to explore over 8,500 books, games, songs, puzzles, and art activities, each with specific learning objectives in the subjects of reading, mathematics, beginning science, social studies, art and music.

I’ve reviewed it several times before and credit it for helping my super smart daughter who went through the entire curriculum in earning all As and scoring in the 99% in reading nationwide.

I’m very excited to see that it’s available for $45 for an entire year!!! Ordinarily, you’re looking at over $100 for a year but you can gift a Godchild, grandkid, cousin or someone else with a kid you love with this subscription and at this low a price, the lowest all year, you cannot beat!

I’m a believer and an affiliate but I signed up and purchased the system for my kid and used it successfully before becoming an affiliate so my opinion and thoughts on how effective this program is genuine and authentic!

Also, other users, like parents, grandparents, Godparents and other family members who have purchased gift subscription for a 2-8 year old they think can benefit from the academic enrichment, report an 85% jump in their kid’s performance after signing up for it so I am in good company!

The testimonials are telling about its value!

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How To do Your Madame Tussaud’s DC Experience

Madame Tussaud‘s famous wax museum has been featuring historical, political sports, literary and pop culture celebrities since 1825.

From then to now, the museum has expanded and is a sought after tourist destination in all of the cities that a museum branch is located in: Hollywood, Las Vegas, Nashville, New York, Orlando, San Francisco and Washington, DC., Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, London, Instanbul, Wein, Bangkok, Beijing, Dheli, Singapore, Hong Kong, and more.

The DC branch offered my family and I tickets to check it out complimentary in exchange for a review.

As could be expected, with DC being a very political town, the majority of the figures inside were ex presidents and other political figures in US Civil Rights history and journalism history.


We marveled at how life like the figures were and got awestruck over how time James Madison was.

Each statue is the actual body size, height and shape of the person it embodies.

My daughter taking the hand of Harriet Tubman to freedom.

Some parts of the exhibit are interactive.

You can sit on a representative of the bus bench that Rosa Parks sat on when she was asked to get up and feel it move and hear an angry driver’s voice overhead order you to get up before sirens flash.

Match up the time in civil rights history with the event.

In a section dedicated to July 4th, guests can dress up in festive Independence Day get-ups and take photos.

The figures are positioned so guests can get up close and personal and snap pics that make it appear as if they are engaging with them.

Me being interrogated by J. Edgar Hoover.

At the end of the exhibit , you can memorialize your handprint in wax for a great souvenir to take home.

There are photo stations around popular parts of the tour like the photo With the Obamas in the mock Oval Office section.

You can also sit down on a replica of an executive desk in the office and look through a top secret envelope of secrets.

Overall, I enjoyed the experience. The price starts around $30 for an adult but if you order online. The price is lower for kids under 10.

To maximize the experience to offset the price, I recommend you set aside 2-3 hours to go through. Then, you den read all of the fascinating facts that accompany each statue and part of the exhibit, take as many creative photos from all different angles with the figures, experience all of the interactive parts of the museum and ft each one in the family to get their hand wax taken.

Also, if you are in DC for the complete tour experience, your purchase of the Big Bus Hop On Hop Off Tour bus $45 ticket price includes entrance to the museum without waiting in line. That’s a steal!

Here are more of my pics:

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