August 31, 2015

Bangor State Fair 2015

I was compensated for this post with two wristbands to attend the Bangor State Fair in Bangor Maine. No other compensation was given and my opinions are my own.
Bangor State Fair is an agricultural and recreational gathering of the population of the Greater Bangor Area and the entire state of Maine that lasts for 10 days at Bass Park – the land encompassing Cross Insurance Center. The Bangor State Fair typically draws between 60,000 and 70,000 people a year and dates at least as far back as 1883!
This year it was $12.00 a person at the gate and that is an all inclusive ticket.
Children under 3 are FREE with a paid adult.
They also have Senior and Military Days where seniors and military 
can get in cheaper.
One rule, the big one, once you are in you cant leave and come back. 
NO READMISSION!

My daughter (right) and a family Friend Kelsey. Yes Kelsey is unique and we
 all know it and she is proud of it!








Can you say MINIONS?!?!






















 You cant really see it but in the way back of the above picture is the animal stuff. Petting Zoo etc. 

Getting Dog Tags!







The Bangor State Fair takes place every year the last week of July and the first week of August. That means the approx. dates for the Fair in 2016 are July 30 to August 8, 2016.


August 29, 2015

Butter Braid Giveaway

Double Chocolate long crop

So, school has started or maybe going to start this next week and your kids do not want to get out of bed. I have the solution, Butter Braid! This is a fabulous pastry that you can take from your freezer the night before and put it in the pan, wait for it to rise and bake it the next morning. When your family smells this baking they will be running out of their rooms to get their share! Butter Braid was so wonderful and sent me:
  • Strawberry & Cream Cheese
  • Cinnamon
  • Apple
  • Double Chocolate
  • Raspberry
  • Blueberry & Cream Cheese
All of them are so good and when school time comes your kids are wide awake and ready to go. I know around here no matter what it is if they smell something baking they are all coming into the kitchen to see what is going on. I like how you can have the Butter Braid in the freezer, and if you get wind someone is coming from dinner, you can take it out and let it thaw and be ready to bake after your dinner. What a treat! 
 I was excited to learn that Butter Braid pastries fundraising has helped schools and other no profit groups raise over $165 million! That is huge, you can have your sweets and help a good cause! The fact that these are hand braided in a small town in Iowa using only quality ingredients gives them a wonderful handmade appearance and taste nobody has to know this was sitting in your freezer, just waiting for you to bake it for them! 
 This is one of those things that just fills a few purposes all at one time. They are convenient they taste great, they help schools and other raise money, can get people moving in the morning with their great home bakes smell, and they are such a high quality product. You can check out all of their product at their website here and here are the instructions for handling and baking the Butter Braid Pastries.
 Now for the best part Butter Braid is giving away a 6 pack to one lucky reader and they will get to try the wonderfulness of these great products! 
 This giveaway is Hosted by Tales From A Southern Mom, Co-hosted by Deliciously Savvy and Michigan Saving and More, and sponsored by Butter Braid Pastries!   
 Just enter below and good luck!  
Julie A Beveridge Tales From A Southern Mom http://talesfromasouthernmom.com/

August 26, 2015

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August 23, 2015

Head Lice: They are getting more resistant, but resistance is futile!

Last week, a finding was presented on head lice at the 250th National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society. In the presentation, health scientists detailed how a particular mutated strand of head lice had made its way into 25 states in America.

ICK!!!

With school back in session in alot of places and getting ready to start in others, now is the time to prepare and educate yourself and your kids on this nasty pest!
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My family went 5 rounds with one infestation a few years ago. It was a horrid nightmare! I want to share with you what worked, naturally no pesticides. It was taught to me by one of my kids friends mom who had gone through it as well. 

What you need: 
Head Lice/nit comb 
Olive or Canola Oil 
Plastic Wrap

Use the nit/lice comb, available at almost every drugstore or WalMart, to comb through the hair and remove all the live louse you can. 
Then drench the hair in the oil. COMPLETELY! Scalp to tip. 
Wrap the hair in Plastic Wrap and put a shower cap over that. let the kiddo sleep with it on.
Wait at least 12 hours to remove the cap and wrap. When you take it off, use the nit/lice comb again to thoroughly comb out hair. 
Then as you see the nits, pick them off the hair strand. The oil should have loosened them. 
When you have completely picked over the hair, let your kid shower or bathe. Wash the hair with Dish Soap, we use Dawn. 
It might take a wash or two to get the oil out, but it worked for us. The key is to constantly comb and look. 
You might have to repeat this a few times before the hair is completely free. 

Myths:

Lice can jump.
Lice do not have wings. They cannot fly and they cannot jump. Instead, they move by crawling.


                              You are more likely to get head lice if your hair is dirty.
                       You have bad personal hygiene habits or if your home is untidy. 
                  Getting head lice has absolutely nothing to do with personal hygiene or the 
                                                     cleanliness of a home.

An itchy head means your child most likely has head lice.
Itchy scalp is one of the common symptoms of head lice. But there can be other causes of itchy scalp, such as seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) or dry skin. Moreover, some children who have head lice may not experience itching.

You can get head lice from pets (and vice versa).
Lice cannot be transmitted from pets

Head lice carry and transmit diseases.
The good news is that lice have not been shown to spread disease.

To kill the lice, you must stuff all your child’s belongings in plastic bags, and put them in a freezer or leave them in the bags for several weeks.
This used to be the recommendation years ago, but it is understood today that lice do not survive very long away from a host. The best way to handle a lice infestation in your environment is to simply vacuum any items and areas you think your child may have rested her head on, wash her linens and towels with hot water and put them in a hot dryer to kill any lice or nits.

Kids are most likely to get head lice in school.
This is a common misconception. The fact is, kids tend to get head lice from places and activities where they are more likely to have direct head-to-head contact or share personal items, such as combs, bedding, towels and hair accessories. The most common sources of head lice infestations are, in addition to school, camp, daycare,slumber parties and sports activities, among others.

Head lice are extremely contagious and children who are diagnosed with head lice should be isolated until all the nits are gone.

The truth is that lice are most frequently spread through head-to-head contact, which allows the lice to travel from one person to another. They cannot jump from one person to another, so transmission can be prevented by taking precautions like not sharing personal items and avoiding close contact. Isolation of a child who has head lice, or keeping them out of school, as long as they has begun treatment, is not necessary.

Do you have any tips for fighting the dreaded lice? Have you had a bout with it? Are you dealing with it now? I welcome comments on tip, advise or anything else related to this post.

August 19, 2015

Laser Cut Pink Metal Mask from Costume Supercenter

*I was sent this mask in exchange for a fair review. my opinions are my own.
I have always loved the look of face masks. In Phantom of the Opera, I was more interested in him than her. 
The mystery surrounding the masks, always holds a place in my heart. I was thrilled to get to review this mask!

Laser Cut Pink Metal Mask

Complete your Mardi Gras disguise with this striking Laser Cut Pink Metal Mask. It features an intricate laser cut design along with glitter and rhinestone accents. Wear it with a pink dress to show off your feminine side.

I cant wait until Halloween to wear this with a cape and a dress! The metal is light and its very sparkly. I can see me using it for years!

Estrogel and Menopausal Symptoms

Estrogel and Menopausal Symptoms

                Menopause can be a very problematic period. For many women, it can pose an extreme problem as they learn how to cope with various issues such as hot flushes, mood swings and vaginal dryness. Besides its effect on reproductive system, menopause can leave emotional scaring and lead to various mental issues.

                We can differentiate three groups of menopausal symptoms. First problems appear just after the last menstruation. This means that a woman is entering perimenopause. Common issues during this period are hot flushes, insomnia, depression and anxiety. Actual menopause begins one year after last menstruation. Fatigue, reduced sexual desire and night sweats are the usual symptoms. Lastly, we have postmenopuase. This period comes after menopause and it usually lasts for 5 to 10 years. Woman faces vaginal dryness, gain in weight, memory loss and osteoporosis during this time.

                Our body is a perfect system. As such, it tends to accept everything that is positive and cast away all the negative elements. Similar thing happens during menopause. Like with any other biological organism, body slowly starts losing its function and the cells begin to decay. Because of this, females are no longer able to bear child. Simply put, the strain would be too great. As a result, body starts to eliminate reproductive function. First step in doing this is by reducing level of estrogen.

                Estrogen is mainly produced in ovaries. During childhood, ovaries are dormant and they do not have any special function. When a girl reaches puberty, estrogen starts activating ovaries which allows female to reproduce. At one point, estrogen reaches certain level and it stays on it during mature years. For a long time, body will be accustomed to having the same level of estrogen. When estrogen levels start to drop during menopause, body will experience mental and metabolic shock. All of this will result in various symptoms that can literally ruin female’s life.

                Unfortunately, we are unable to restore previous function of the body or to naturally replenish level of estrogen. Lost cells will remain lost and person will need to cope with newfound situation. Good news is that the modern science provides us with different solutions that allow us to reduce and even eliminate symptoms of menopause. By using You! Drugstore’s Estrogel, patient is able to eliminate hot flushes, vaginal dryness and skin irritation. Medicine comes in a form of gel and it needs to be applied on skin. Estrogel shouldn’t be applied on damaged, irritated or infected skin.


                This medicine is quite efficient but it can also cause various problems. It can easily lead to breast or womb cancer. Because of this, patient who is using this drug needs to get checked regularly. Estrogel shouldn’t be used by people with a liver disease, cancer problem, individuals who are allergic to the drug, women with bleeding or blood clothing disorder or those that have history of heart attacks or strokes. Drug can cause weight gain, vagina discharge, itching around vagina, headache and back pain.

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August 18, 2015

Teen Titans Go! House Pests Season 2 Part 2 DVD Giveaway

Teen Titans Go! House Pests Season 2 Part 2 DVD Giveaway
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The Teen Titans try to keep things as crime-free and boredom-free as possible as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) releases Teen Titans Go!: House Pests Season 2 Part 2 on DVD on August 18, 2015. Teen Titans Go! is consistently ranked as a top show on Cartoon Network: #1 show for Boys 6-11 and #2 show for Kids 6-11 on all of cable. Teen Titans Go!: House Pests Season 2 Part 2 will be available on DVD for $19.97 SRP and includes over 4 hours of content.
Teen Titans are a GO, GO, GO! Join DC Comics characters Robin, Raven, Starfire, Beast Boy, and Cyborg in their never-ending quest for goof, justice and maybe a little couch time. Things kick off with a backwards battle as Robin faces off against his Bizzaro World counterpart, Nibor. Raven is pushed to her limits during Crazy Day and it’s anything but a vacation when the Teen Titans visit Starfire’s home world. Don’t miss a single serving as the Titans have their hands full keepin’ the scene both crime-free and boredom-free in this all-new 2-disc collection!
Let's take A look From a clip from Season 2 Disk One, the "Hose Water Episode"

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