So many tiny locks, where are the keys?  WordLock(R) is a neat alternative to securing valuables.  No need to worry about losing keys or forgetting the combination.  These locks use letters and words as combinations that you can reset over and over again.   These TSA-accepted/Travel Sentry approved locks come in lots of fun colors that will make identifying your luggage even easier (and they won’t be cut with bolt cutters). You can find them at retailers like Target, Smart, ACE Hardware and more for around $10. Padlocks and bike locks also available, perfect for school! Learn more at www.wordlock.com.

*A sample was provided for this review.*

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Teaching young children a valuable life lesson, to “love yourself for who you are, and never, ever let anyone tell you that you don’t belong,” Hayseed’s First Race will be a treasured book for years to come! Written and illustrated by Sally Schrock, Hayseed’s First Race tells the tale of Hayseed, a Thoroughbred of a different color, around a race track as he tried to win the first race he has ever competed in. Hayseed’s attempts to win are thwarted by Prince Perfect, a champion Thoroughbred who thinks he is just absolutely perfect in every way! (hence his name!) Hayseed begins to lose hope and starts to doubt himself, until he remembers the advice of his mother, which was “love yourself for who you are, and never, ever let anyone tell you that you don’t belong,” and ends up winning his first major race! Fall in love with Hayseed in this triumphant story, and purchase a copy online at www.caballopress.com/HayseedBook.html.

*Sample was sent for this review.*

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Ingredients

Makes about 1 quart

* 8 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
* 1 1/2 cups sugar
* 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 2 pints fresh raspberries

Directions

1. Combine rhubarb, sugar, vanilla bean seeds, and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until rhubarb has broken down and mixture is thick and syrupy, 12 to 15 minutes.
2. Transfer rhubarb mixture to the jar of a blender along with raspberries and lemon juice; blend until smooth. Set a fine mesh sieve over a large container. Strain rhubarb mixture into container; cover and transfer to refrigerator until chilled.
3. Freeze rhubarb mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Keep frozen, in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

** Saw this while attending the Martha Stewart show. SO EASY TO MAKE. You just need an ice cream maker. This recipe might have just pushed me over the edge. I think I’m going to buy one!

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Want an easy way to get involved with Downy’s ‘Touch of Comfort’ charity? All you have to do is purchase specially marked Downy with the quilted label to help donate 10,000 comforting, handmade quilts to hospitalized children.

With the new enhancements to the Downy Touch of Comfort program, Downy.com now offers consumers new ways to engage in the program and witness first-hand the impact of bringing a smile to a hospitalized child’s face. On the site, consumers will find the new Downy Touch of Comfort documentary, “The Gift of Comfort,” which stars spokesperson Chandra Wilson and several affected children. Additionally, the Web site hosts several new interactive features that give consumers an inside look at the program and allow them to add a “touch of comfort” in their own way:

• Order a quilt kit to create a quilt and send to Quilts for Kids, Inc. for distribution to a child in need
• Find information about how to make a direct donation to Quilts for Kids, Inc.
• Find out how to contact your local Quilts for Kids, Inc. chapter to get directly involved
• Share your story about the quilt you have created or how the program has affected you
• Click here to get a coupon for Downy

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I just LOVE these games that force our children to stand up and move around. Kids will play video games – it’s inevitable. So why not make sure that they are forced to move around a bit in order to complete the activity.

Dance Sensation! lets every little girl live out their dancing fantasy on their living room stage.

Your child will create and customize their own dancer as they learn 4 different dance styles, or compete against a friend to see whose routine is better! Use a Wii Remote and Nunchuk to mimic the dance moves on screen and dazzle the crowd.

Here are some features:
• Learn 4 different dance styles–Hip-Hop, Jazz, Ballet and Latin Salsa each with a progressively complex set of over 40 real steps
• Perform in diverse venues that progress from local malls to exotic retreats and the Broadway stage!
• Rhythmic interactive dance control lets you move your dancer to the music using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk
• Wii Motion Plus support adds improved motion-based play
• Customize your dancer! Choose from a variety of unlockable hairstyles and costumes before the big performance
• Record and share your dance performances and custom dances with your friends
• Choreograph your own custom dance routines in Dance Workshop Mode
• Experience multiplayer with a friend in 3 different modes where you can compete head-to-head, mimic each other’s moves or work together to dance in sync

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I’m a sucker for a good facial. But at $100 a pop – they are reserved for birthday and anniversary presents. Recently, I started to attempt to take matters into my own hands and do some work at home. Scrubs, peels, masks – you name it and I bought it.

One that I want to bring to your attention is Avon’s Anew Rejuvenate Mineral Facial Rinse-Off Treatment. Truth be told, my children were afraid of me when I put the blue mask on. They stared at me blankly asking me, “What happened to your face?”

Lesson learned. Do the mask after the children go to sleep.

Take a look at the image above. Can you see that the brush is attached to the bottle? I LOVE that. You don’t have to get messy while applying the mineral facial on your skin. Another bonus.

I have to say, my skin felt much tighter and smoother once I washed everything off. I was pleasantly surprised. What a great at-home alternative! For $25, you can get several applications out of the bottle. Worth a shot.

* Sample was sent for review

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