Amber Artisans Healing Baltic Amber Jewelry

Have you heard about the healing powers of natural Baltic Amber?  Closely examined, the composition of natural Baltic Amber is dominated by Succinic Acid, the key to our own body‘s natural immune system – and equally rare. When natural Amber comes in contact with our body, it creates not only healing but also peace and calm. Since Baltic Amber supports our immune system through contact, it also provides a form of energy that restores physical well-being.

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Amber Artisans creations  are as unique in their composition and abilities as you are. Whether you’re looking for a remedy to reduce bodily aches and pains or mental stress, natural Baltic amber adapts itself to your condition and works with you immune system to create the perfect solution.

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There are so many facets to the healing power of Amber such as promoting good health, providing recovery from addictions, healing the mind and spirit and so much more. Many wearers believe that Amber also inspires prosperity and success.

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Along with the significant impact of healing mid, body, and spirit, Amber Artisans jewelry statements are exceptionally beautiful and stylish. You can enjoy being in fashion regardless of your person fashion statement. Amber jewelry comes in a variety of shapes and colors and will fit well with any wardrobe for the fashion conscious. More importantly, no one but you knows what incredible healing you’re experiencing while wearing it.

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Every single amber healing bracelet or amber healing necklace designed by craftsman that has been working their trade for many generations is a work of art.

I have heard about the healing properties of Baltic Amber and we have featured other products before on our blog.  I was eager to try one of the adult necklaces and after browsing the Amber Artisans website chose the 20″ Rainbow Sunshine Amber Beads Healing Necklace and was also sent a ring and some raw amber stones.  

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The beads on the necklace are beautiful and polished to perfection.  They are so smooth and beautiful.  The ring is colorful and comfortable as it is stretchy and I find during the day I move it from finger to finger.  It is soothing just to hold the necklace and the ring when I am switching it from finger to finger.  I really do feel like thy are making a difference in my spirit and I have only recently started wearing them.  I really want to get a bracelet as well.

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Mommy Ramblings has added Amber Artisans to our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.

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If you have been eager to try Baltic Amber for its healing properties, take a look at all the great designs on Amber Artisans website.  They have bracelets, rings, teething necklaces, adult necklaces and more.

Amber Artisans is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky reader will win a Rainbow Sunshine Amber Beads Adult Healing Necklace.  Thank you Amber Artisans for the review necklace and ring and for sponsoring this terrific giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  Open to US residents.

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Don’t Lose Your Freedom To Be Spontaneous!!! #TheMoodStrikes

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One of the best things about being a blogger, is being  able to help someone.  Maybe I will help them discover the perfect stroller or kitchen gadget but sometimes there’s an opportunity to be a mouthpiece for issues that are hard to talk about.  When we skirt topics because they feel awkward, it can lead to the perception that something is not common or  experienced by others.  Having the courage to tackle  sensitive or intimate topics  allows others to learn they are not alone.  When I can take it one step further and share something that can help, it really outweighs any embarrassment or uncomfortable feelings..

Intimacy in marriage is such a vital part of the relationship, but did you know some women experience vaginal dryness due to menopause, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical treatments, prescription medication and other issues that makes intimacy painful.  In menopause it’s caused by the decrease in estrogen and 1 in 3 women will experience it during or leading up to that time. Whether caused by menopause or any of the other issues, vaginal dryness can cause women to lose the freedom to be spontaneous and cause painful relations with their spouse or significant other .

When women are menopause age they often have older kids or their kids have left home.  WIthout having  to tip toe around kids they have the ability to be more spontaneous and adventurous.  So, it’s sad that a condition like vaginal dryness would throw a wet blanket on that for them. For other times women experience vaginal dryness like after a baby or while nursing it really stinks because they may have time for a super quickie in between the baby’s cat naps and have to take a rain check due to drought conditions.  It may sound like nothing, but it can cause pain, itching, irritation and burning.  Those are not the kind of feelings you are looking to stir up during intimacy.

There is something that may help women with this issue.  K-Y® Liquibeads supplement the body’s natural lubrication giving women the confidence to be spontaneous with their spouse any time the mood strikes. the K-Y® Liquibeads are less messy than traditional lubricants and they are more natural.  I feel good knowing that there is a simple, non-messy solution that will help act like my body’s own natural moisture. I don’t know about you but I like to keep things fresh and fun in my marriage.  Who doesn’t like a little spice right, turn the heat up a  bit and mix it  up.  I recently saw K-Y® Liquibeads on the shelf at Walmart and decided to pick up a box to learn more.

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The box of K-Y® Liquibeads comes with 6 blister packed beads and 6 one time use applicators.  The OVULE looks like a bead and feels striking similar to a bath bead.

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The applicators are slim and easy to use, just place a bead in the top and then insert the applicator same way you would a tampon. It is easy to incorporate them into your routine, just like taking a shower or putting on your makeup. The beads dissolve in about 15 minutes and provide all day and night moisture. One bead will relieve vaginal dryness for 3-4 days. Now women won’t be worrying about pain or dryness when the mood strikes and can take advantage of the moment wherever they are.

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If you are pregnant or nursing be sure and check with your doctor before using this product. So, we made it and we are all still here right?  Are you still here?  I hope so, the more we talk about it, the sooner women will understand vaginal dryness can occur at some point in their lives. Most important they will  learn,K-Y® Liquibeads can help them from losing their freedom to be spontaneous. For more information visit K-Y.com.  Right now you can get a coupon for $1 off any K-Y® products at coupons.com. If you want to share your experience to help women with this issue, please do so in the comment section.


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Rachael Hale So Sweet Kitten & Puppy Love Bedding Review & Giant Giveaway For 4 Winners!!!

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This one if for all the animal lovers.  Have you ever seen the Rachael Hale line of bedding?  If not, think big, and I mean big puppies and kittens.  Oh and think pink, very pink!  Perfect for girls who love puppies and kittens.  As a world leader in animal photography, the Rachael Hale® brand has captured “the world’s most lovable animals” in images that can be seen on a wide range of products across more than 60 countries around the world.This includes Rachael Hale greeting cards, calendars, stationery, bedding, apparel, giftware and more.

Check out these adorable bedding sets featuring puppies and kittens. This Rachael Hale® sets are a dream in easy care minimum iron cotton rich percale.

 

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Rachael Hale So Sweet Kitten Quilted Comforter Set and Duvet Set feature an adorable kitten that will melt your heart along with pink flower accents.  The comforter and duvet are reversible with kitten design on one side and pretty flowers on the other.  Girls will love the way they can switch things up whenever they want a change. The comforter and pillowcases are easy care 225 thread count percale (60% cotton and 40% polyester). 

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The So Sweet Kitten Duvet Set features the same easy care percale and thread count as the comforter set.  The single bed set features the duvet and one pillowcase.

The perfect accent piece is the 18″ by 18″ So Sweet Kitten Cushion that is also made of the same easy care percale.

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Now for the puppy lovers, the Puppy Love bedding is golden as in adorned with adorable golden Labradors.  The sweet puppies are hard to resist and the comforter and duvet are reversible with the puppy design on one side and heart design on the back.

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Accent the bedding with the 18″ by 18″ Puppy Love Cushion.

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Twin Duvet Set:

  • Set includes 1 twin reversible duvet cover and 2 pillowcases.
  • Duvet Cover – 69″ x 88″
  • Pillow Cover – 20″ x 28″
  • 225 percale thread count
  • Popper closure

Double/Queen Duvet Set:

  • Set includes 1 Double/Queen reversible duvet cover and 2 pillowcases.
  • Duvet Cover – 83″ x 83″
  • Pillow Cover – 20″ x 28″
  • 225 percale thread count
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Twin Quilted Comforter Set:

  • Set includes reversible comforter and two pillowcases
  • Comforter – 69″ x 88″
  • Pillowcases – 20″ x 28″
  • 225 percale thread count

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We were very impressed with the quality of the fabrics and the cuteness factor in this bedding.  The comforters are a medium weight not too heavy not too light but good year round.  If you have fallen in love with these sets, you are in for a real treat!.  Dissero Brands is sponsoring and awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! 4 lucky blog readers are going to win:

Rachael Hale Puppy Love/So Sweet Kitten Bedding Prize Pack:

1 Twin Comforter Set (choice of Puppy Love or So Sweet Kitten)

1 Duvet Set (choice of Puppy Love or So Sweet Kitten in winner’s choice of single/twin or double/queen size)

1 Cushion (choice of So Sweet Kitten or Puppy Love)

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SantaWillWrite.com Personalized Santa Letters-Packages-Postcards-From The North Pole-Save 15% Now With Promo Code!!!

 

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The magical time of Santa Clause for kids is so fleeting.  I am treasuring the time with my youngest children because I know how quickly it passes by.  Start a new Holiday Tradition that will quickly be your child’s favorite! Santa is ready to send a beautiful package fully personalized just for your special loved ones.

 

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Simply select the package you would like and watch your child’s absolute JOY when he or she receives a letter straight from the North Pole that talks all about them personally – what they want for Christmas and what they have done to be good. Watch your child’s eyes light up when they see their names on the Nice List! Bring the magic of Christmas into your child’s life with santawillwrite.com. 15% off any purchase – Use promo code: FG15 HERE !

 

We are ordering these for our kids and I cannot wait to see their faces.  I will update with our pictures when it arrives.  Let me know if you order and what your kids thought of the package.  Merry Christmas!!!

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The Night Before Hanukkah By Natasha Wing Book Review & Giveaway Blog Tour!!!

We are participating in a blog tour to celebrate the release of  bestselling children’s author Natasha Wing’s new picture book, The Night Before Hanukkah.  This book celebrates the 8 nights of Hanukkah and follows a family as they light the candles of the menorah each night.  We get to see their family traditions like playing the dreidelal  game for chocolate gelt, enjoying potato pancakes called latkes, exchanging gifts and reading the story about the Maccabees.

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Kids will love the adorable illustrations from Amy Wummer that fill the book.  This book is great to teach kids how different cultures and religions celebrate their holidays.  You can purchase the book on Amazon.com.

About Bestselling Author Natasha Wing
Natasha Wing graduated from Arizona State University in 1982 with a B.S. in Advertising.  Wing lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with her husband, Dan and their cat, Purrsia. They moved to Colorado for the outdoor life and Wing was “happy to find a thriving writing community and a library that is open seven days a week with excellent programs for writers.”  She has been publishing for 22 years and is a frequent presenter at conferences and schools and loves to Skype with classrooms.

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Shop Wonder Forge Games This Holiday Season & Enter Our Giveaway To Win 2 Star Wars Games!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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Wonder Forge has consistently offered top-quality experiences, raising the bar for preschool and family games everywhere. The preschool titles celebrate the “can do” attitude in all kids—engaging them physically, socially, and creatively. The family games bridge generation gaps and create wholesome family moments and lasting memories.   If you are shopping for kids big and small this holiday season, Wonder Forge has some great choices that will have the whole family playing and interacting together.  Check out these great games:

 

Disney Pictopia Family Trivia Game

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Our family loves games we can play together and Pictopia is certainly one that fits that description.  This uniquely collaborative yet competitive trivia game will have your family teaming up and testing their knowledge on 1,000 questions covering the World of Disney!  Questions range from Disney Jr., Disney XC to the Disney Parks and classic films.  Players place wagers based on knowledge of those images, and then work together or on their own, to answer the question.  For ages 7 and up.

 

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  • 200 Cards (1000 Questions)
  • 30 Wager Coins
  • 1 Game Board
  • 6 Movers
  • 6 Scoring Dials
  • 1 Die
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Do you have Star Wars fans in your house like I do?  If so, check out these great games:

Star Wars Face Off Dice Game:

 

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Go head-to-head in this action-packed bluff ‘n’ battle dice game!  Roll hero combos to rack up points or push your luck and “go villain” to steal the win!  Pack it all up in the collectible cup and play anywhere!  For ages 8 and up and 2 to 4 players.

Product Contents
  • 1 Darth Vader/Luke Skywalker Dice Cup
  • 5 Dice
  • Instructions

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Star Wars Force Grab:

 

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Force Grab is edge-of-your-seat fun! Race to spot when the Star Wars objects match the pictures. React fast! Look out for decoys, bonus scoring twists, and other disturbances in the Force!  My kids love playing this race to action game with us   Ages 6 and up and for 2 to 6 players.

Promotes:
  • Physical dexterity
  • Memory
  • Quick reflexes
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  • 15 Objects
  • 4 Lightsaber Markers
  • 1 “3” Marker
  • 1 “0” Marker
  • 50 Placards
  • 15 Score Tokens
  • Instructions

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Star Wars Rebel Missions:

It’s a dark time in the galaxy as the evil Galactic Empire tightens its grip of power. Work together as the ragtag crew of the Ghost starship and fight Imperial forces on the remote planet of Lothal! In this exciting team strategy game, race against the Imperial Timer to complete daring Rebel missions and find the four secret codes that will deal a blow to the Empire! Every game is a different edge-of-your-seat adventure!  Ages 6 and up and 2 to 4 players.

Promotes:
  • Cooperation and teamwork
  • Strategic thinking
Product Contents
  • 1 Imperial Timer
  • 2 Dice
  • 44 Resource Tokens
  • 28 Mission Placards
  • 5 Rebel Profiles
  • Instructions

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When you are ready for a stretch, it is time to play Disney Junior Super Stretchy Game:

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Get moving with the beloved characters from Disney Junior, including Doc McStuffins, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Sofia the First, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! While you stretch your body, other players flip over cards and call out characters, colors, and shapes. How many can you reach at the same time? It’s active fun for your wiggly ones!

Promotes:
  • Self-confidence
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Physical dexterity
Product Contents
  • 44 Game Cards
  • 1 Card Holder
  • 1 Play Mat
  • Instructions

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Where to Buy:  You can purchase these great games at Major Retailers like Toys R Us, Walmart, Kohls and Amazon.com.  You can find Wonder Forge on our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide at Mommy Ramblings.

 

Giveaway!!!

Wonder Forge is sponsoring a giveaway and one lucky Mommy Ramblings’ reader will win their own Star Wars Rebels Mission and Star Wars Force Grab Game!!!  Thanks to Wonder Forge for the review games and for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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Get a 3 Month Subscription to Bulu Box for only $10!!!

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If you are looking for a quick, easy, inexpensive gift you can get a 3 month subscription to Bulu Box for someone or yourself for only $10!  The regular price for the 3 month subscription is $30 so that is a nice savings and you will be giving a gift that will keep giving for 3 months.  Bulu Box is the perfect partner in the pursuit of a healthier you. Bulu Box is like having a personal trainer and a nutritionist as a best friend. Each month, a box of healthy discoveries is shipped right to your door for just $10.

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You learn about that month’s 4-5 premium samples, try each one and see what fits into your individual healthy lifestyle. For sharing your opinions on each month’s samples through a quick survey, we will give you 50 Rewards Points (that’s $5!) to use in their shop to get more of your favorites. 3 Month Subscription for just $10 (regularly $30)! at Bulu Box – Use code WOWZA HERE
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Safari Ltd® Educational Toys That Teach & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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My seven-year old is so interested in planets and the solar system and his little brother is full of questions about the size of the sun and which planets are hot or cold.  I think it’s wonderful when I can find toys that let us expand on those topics with tactile objects that will let them really see and understand the world around them.  Safari Ltd.  has been  a leader in producing “Toys that Teach” since 1982. Their mission is to teach children the importance of nature and conservation through the joy of imaginative play.

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Safari Ltd® TOOBS® are collections of hand painted figures.  There are so many collections to choose from like Ancient Rome, NYC, Sea Life, Babies, Dinosaurs, Ancient Egypt, Around The World, Coral Reef, Deep Sea Creatures, Butterflies, Arctic, Trains and so much more.  TOOBS® are great to use for kids projects, for teaching, sharing, playing, collecting and so much more. TOOBS® are perfectly sized to make awesome stocking stuffers.   My kids loved the Trains and NYC TOOBS® and I thought the babies TOOBS® were perfect for using in miniature scenes and especially in doll houses.

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The Solar System Set from the Safariology® collection was a huge hit, my boys loved handling he planets and seeing where they were in relation to the sun and other planets.  The tray has a cover that holds the planets in place when they are done so that everything stays right where it belongs.
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This set includes 8 planets and the sun, all hand-painted for detail and accuracy using the latest information from astronomers. Also includes an acetate tray for display, and a blister card with educational information in English, Spanish, French, and German.

For when my guys go exploring the  Safariology® Luminoculars  have them covered.  Made of durable ABS plastic with 3.5x magnification, a light beam that shines up to 100 feet, and a built-in compass. Now explorers can discover more, see farther away, and still find their way home! Luminoculars are available in translucent red, translucent blue, and camouflage.

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You can find Safari Ltd® Toys on our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide!

Safari Ltd® is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win their choice of a regular  TOOBS® set or one figure (subject to availability)!  Thank you Safari Ltd® for the review products and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Our Evening With The Original Harlem Globetrotters!!! #PTPAGlobies

As a PTPA Blogaholic I was provided with tickets to this event for myself and my family.  All views and opinions are as always, 100% my own.

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We recently attending an Original Harlem Globetrotters event at the Webster Bank Arena in Connecticut.  We took our little boys ages 5 and 7 and it was their first time seeing the Globetrotters.  The evening started with a VIP meet and greet with some of the players.  This was very exciting and we saw close up how tall Stretch was, he is very tall!

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Check out our instagram for more meet and greet photos.

 

After that we stopped to get food and headed to our seats.  The show started and it was filled with all kinds of antics, feats of skill and fun.  The Washington Generals were there along with their elderly coach and that whole scenario was the premise for lots of jokes and laughs.

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People were pulled out throughout the show and thrust into character themselves.  Big Easy was hysterical with his comical interaction with the crowd.  Taken a ladies purse, drinking a kids soda, dancing with the husband of the woman who he stole the purse from and so much more.

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A wonderful time with the mascots Globe (Globee) and Big G who were a  hit with kids and adults alike.  When Big G who was full of air kept falling on his face with a splat it was absolutely hilarious.

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We had a wonderful time and if the Original Harlem Globetrotters make their way nearby to you during their tour, you should plan to go see them for a night of side-splitting fun on the court.  You can go HERE to check dates, locations and purchase tickets.

 

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The boys went home with some loot.  We bought them tee shirts and basketballs so they can always remember the first time they saw the Original Harlem Globetrotters.  I am sure it won’t be the last time.

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Let K-Y® Yours + Mine Help You Spice Up Date Night This Holiday Season!!! #YoursandMine

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All words and opinions are mine alone.

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Thanksgiving is over and I’m  a passenger on a speeding train, destination Christmas.  Do you feel like that too?  With everything I have to do, it can be overwhelming.  The decorating, shopping, cooking, baking and wrapping, added to my already jam-packed schedule, leaves me feeling like I can barely breathe.

I have come to the conclusion that I really need to remember that if I let all this stress get to me and  start neglecting the relationships in my life that no amount of decorating or cookies will make it okay.  I can get so caught up  with all the ideas on Pinterest and social media that make me feel if I don’t  have every corner of our home decked with picture perfect perfection,  more than 30 different kinds of homemade cookies in the freezer and every gift wrapped with handcrafted wrap, ribbons and tags that my family will need extensive therapy in the future.  In fact the exact opposite is true, when I remove the unrealistic expectations, I feel better and my family will remember the way we had fun together and not that I didn’t have 4 different trees up when they look back.  Who wants their family’s memories to be of an expertly decorated home and a mother who was short with everyone, lost her temper and never had time to relax and spend time with the family.

This season I am pulling the emergency stop on the train and getting off and leaving all my baggage on board.  I am going to focus on what I can do to enjoy the holidays with my family and not let stress, other people, the media or anything else make me think I am failing.  I am going to play in the snow and read with my kids and spend quality time with my husband.

In fact, I have a special K-Y® date night planned for us.  After the kids are in bed, we are going to unplug from our computers, smart phones and tablets and I am going to make us some gourmet hot chocolate, some decadent chocolate cake and bring our one of our favorite word games.   In front of a roaring fire on a cold December evening we will have time to laugh and play and connect.  I can find just what I need at Walmart and I am good to go. Check out the date night pack available at Walmart HERE!

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Of course I will beat the pants off my husband but don’t let him know that.  When that happens I have another special surprise up my sleeve, K-Y® Yours + Mine. With K-Y® Yours + Mine the fun and games won’t end with our board game but will continue long after, upstairs in our bedroom.  I am sure you get the idea and I won’t give you any more details.  A night like that will allow us to focus on our relationship, the foundation of our family.

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If we put our relationship on the back burner, we are not doing our marriage or our kids any favors.  Taking the time will only make our relationship stronger which has a ripple effect through our home and family.  So when I say we intend to spice things up this season, I mean more than baking gingerbread cookies.

K-Y® Yours + Mine will be shipping new product to stores in January 2015 that will include a free meal for 2, delivered to you door from PEACHDISH.com and a $5 VUDU Movie Credit that streams right into your home ($50 Value).  Given that January leaves most people feeling depressed that the holidays are over and with a mountain of bills to pay, this could be just what is needed to rise above the post holiday blues.  For more information visit K-Y.com.

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Excuse me I need to go, my train just stopped and I am off light as a feather leaving all that heavy baggage behind.  Want to join me?  Just pull the emergency stop cord and get off!

 


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