If You Were Me and Lived in...Colonial America

My 8 year old was really excited to help me review this book. We went to Williamsburg 4 years ago. He was very into learning and remembering what we learned there. 

He read this out loud to me. He is going into 3rd grade and was able to read almost all of it by himself. 

He really enjoyed all that this book taught him. I liked how it was written in the perspective of the child.

This book is just one of a wonderful series of books. We are really looking forward to reading more of the series. 

The author also includes lots of additional information on his blog to help further teach and relate the topics. 

I was given a complementary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

Mermaid Tail Swimwear Children Bikini Sets One-piece bathing suit

How adorable is this bathing suit? I fell in love with it the minute I saw it. 

Reminds me so much of Ariel from the Little Mermaid. 

This suit runs a little bit on the smaller size, but fits nicely. It is made very well and holds up well after washing. 

I will add a picture of my little girl wearing it....she would no sit still long enough to snap a pic! 

I made a little purple tulle skirt for her to wear over the suit in Disney when we go in August. 

This can be purchased on amazon and comes with the headband! 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F4NNKZO 

I purchased this bathing suit at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. 

Mosquito Repellent Patch Natural Lemon Eucalyptus

Having a child who is allergic to mosquito bites makes it very hard to enjoy being outside. My 10 year old gets an allergic infection when he gets bit. And the kicker is he doesn't react for 24 hours. 

He also has asthma, so its very hard to find a spray/lotion that he can use to keep the bugs at bay. 

I was worried and excited to try this patch out. Worried that it wouldn't work or that there would be a strong odor that would kick is asthma into high gear. I was very pleasantly surprised when I opened that package. The smell is not over powering. 

While I still can not trust any product 100% for my 10 year old, I am really happy to be able to use these for him. So far so good. I just opened a patch and stuck it in the middle of his back and another on his shorts. 

My husband also used them while doing yard work and was bite free! 

These will be added to our outdoor routines! 

From the manufacturer:

• MOSQUITO REPELLENT: Help stop mosquito bites and fight off bugs and insects with our mosquito repellent patch. The patch can be applied to your skin, clothing, lawn chair or any other surface. It helps prevent bug bites and lowers risk of being infected by mosquito-borne viruses.
  
  100% NATURAL & DEET FREE: Safe for kids of all ages, pregnant mothers and pets. Our mosquito repellent patch is made with all natural lemon eucalyptus and essential oils. It is also Non-Toxic and Deet Free. The patch is non-transdermal which means the essential oils do not come in contact with the skin.
  
  COMFORTABLE & EASY TO APPLY: The patch is activated by scratching the surface, which breaks the microcapsules and releases the scent of natural essential oils. The patch is than peeled off from the cardboard backing and applied to you skin, clothing or any other surface. It's as simple as sticking on a bandage.
  
  LONG LASTING ON THE GO PROTECTION: Small enough to carry in a purse and fit's in your back pocket. Our mosquito repellent is ideal for all outdoor activities. Whether you're hiking through the woods, or hosting a party in your back yard. Our all natural mosquito repellent is long lasting and effective.
  
  MADE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: All of our products are formulated in a state of the art GMP certified and FDA registered certified facility.
  
  The Mosquito Repellent Patch by Justified Laboratories is a patch that contains microcapsules filled with lemon eucalyptus and essential oils. The patch is activated by scratching the surface, which breaks the microcapsules and releases the scent of natural essential oils. Once activated, you may apply the patch to the desired area of the body, clothing, bedside or other surface. The essential oils are effective up to 8 hours after activation. Each foil pouch contains 12 patches which equals 96 hours of total protection.
   

I received these pouches for free for my honest review. The views are 100% my own. 

I will be purchasing more in the future! 

Silicone Easy No Tie Shoelaces

Tired of loose shoelaces due to too long or too short strings?

Tired of your playful children keep getting their shoes and laces dirty?

Disappointed with other silicone laces that are too tight to wear?

Or did you feel angry when the laces too hard to install or even worse, broken after just a few months?

FunFitness has our unique solution for you, FUNLACES. Get Smart and Style with FunLaces and Show Your Personality.

HUGE TIME SAVER - No more sneaker tying when washing or changing laces. 

SIMPLE INSTALLATION - Innovative shape with long tails to easily pull in and double hooks to make it stick with the strong movement. 

USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN - Very convenient for children, elderly and those with limited mobility. 

TRENDY - 8 unisex colors handpicked by our top designers and more to join the fashion show. 

PERFECT FOR ALL SHOES - 8 different sizes, varied from 2.68'' to 3.86'', the longest available to fit most US footwear. 

RELIABLE - 100% high quality silicone that can stretch up to 1.5 times and bear with greater tension.

LIFETIME GUARANTEE

Their guarantee is simple if you have any problems with our FunLaces, email them and they will replace it immediately.

With four little kids in the house there are always laces to be tied! When given the chance to try these new no tie silicone laces my boys were thrilled to share a review! 

These are so simple and easy to install. My 8 and 10 year old each installed them on 1 of their sneakers and then went for a run! They loved them! They have been begging for me to order another set so they can each have one! 

These are built to last! And with 3 boys I know they will be putting them to the test!

Beach Party Time ~ The Little Gym of Wayne

If your child is not enrolled in classes at the Little Gym of Wayne now is the time to join! 
Summer time is a great time to begin classes. And getting 2 classes for the price of one is a great bonus! 
You must already be a member of the Little Gym to take advantage of this offer...but joining is simple! 

Call 973-305-0600 and schedule your trial class today! 
The Little Gym of Wayne New Jersey

Congratulations to The Little Gym of Wayne!

The Little Gym of Wayne is celebrating their 10 year anniversary. 

We could not be prouder to have been a part of the gym since their doors opened! 

We saw in ad in the newspaper when Nathan was just 4 months old. Thought, let's check them out...it will be a great thing for John and Nate to do together. 

We walked through that door that very first Open House and we fell in love. It was such a caring and nurturing place. 

Coach Kathy met us at the door with enthusiasm and love! She welcomed us right into their Little Gym family. 

We were sitting on the big red mat when another family walked in...they came right over and sat with us. Our boys clicked. They were smiling and laughing at each other. Both our families signed that day to begin classes. 

My family found not only a gym for Nathan to learn and grow, a best friend for Nathan and wonderful friends for our family, but the most caring, loving and passionate family~ The Monicelli's! 

The Little Gym of Wayne is truly an extension of our family. 

10 years and four children later, my kids look forward to their gym time every week. 

Come and join my family at The Little Gym of Wayne! 

Custom Service Dog ID

 The have 100s of options to choose from. IDCreator.com provides professional templates. They can be used as employee badges My favorite use will be custom id cards for my children to keep on us when traveling or visiting crowded public places.

I was asked to make a custom service dog id card to review. I made one for our 1 year old puppy. Its a card to have on hand in case she gets loose and we need help finding her. 

I can't wait to upload my kids pictures and create their ids. 

You get 2 cards for each id made, which makes it easy for both parents to have a card in their wallet. 

Want to check it out for yourself? Head to: http://www.idcreator.com/service-dog-id-cards to create your id today. 

I received my custom ID Creator cards in exchange for my review.