Air Wick Announces NEW Life Scents Collection! Constantly Changing Fragrances!

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Have you heard? Air Wick is once again changing the home fragrance category with their NEW Air Wick Life Scents^TM Collection. This first of its kind collection features new scent technology with constantly changing fragrances crafted to mimic real life experience.

Air Wick® to Recreate Real Life Experiences with New Life Scents^TM Collection Constantly Changing Fragrances Help You Say What You Want to Say About Your Home

Unlike other home fragrances which feature only one scent, each scent uses patent-pending technology with three distinct fragrance notes that are easily experienced alone but also work together to provide one harmonious multi-dimensional experience which evokes unique, personal memories.

RB’s Air Wick® brand is introducing a first of its kind Life Scents collection, a collection of constantly changing fragrances that help us say what we want to say about their homes. The Life Scents collection features patent-pending technology that allows us to experience multi-dimensional fragrances at home.

Unlike ordinary home fragrances, Air Wick’s Life Scents collection is crafted to mimic real life experiences. Only Life Scents fragrances deliver a constantly changing, multi-dimensional experience of singular scent accords. Each Life Scents fragrance contains three distinct fragrance accords that are easily experienced on its own, however the notes also work together to provide one harmonious, multi-dimensional experience that evokes unique, personal memories.

“We wanted to create something that was truly innovative and new to the air care category,” said Tiffany McLaud, Air Wick Marketing Director. “The story your home tells is an important one and we wanted to provide consumers with a fragrance technology that helps to curate and personalize that story.”

How It Works: With their new Mom’s Baking fragrance, one person may smell vanilla first while another will immediately smell the scent of a homemade pie crust or a layer of baked pear.

Air Wick has also launched its Scent Decorator, a new tool designed to promote self-expression in the home.

Users are asked to choose a combination of images that match the environment they are looking to create at home. After selecting images, users are provided with a page detailing the desired mood, as well as Air Wickfragrances, home décor tips, and DIY projects they can use to curate their homes.

Both the Everyday and Spring collections are available in Scented Oils and Freshmatic Automatic Spray Refills in the following scents:

The Everyday Collection includes: Mom’s Baking, Paradise Retreat, Summer Delights and Sweet Lavender Days!

The Seasonal Spring Collection includes: Lush Hideaway, Mystical Garden, Turquoise Oasis, & Sunshine Gardens~!

^Everyday Collection>

                                 

Say ‘Welcome Home’ with Mom’s Baking. Vanilla, Pie Crust, Baked Pear. Enjoy the aroma of caramelized pears with a hint of spice, baked inside a crumbly, buttery pie crust topped with cool vanilla cream. The fragrance creates a sense of coziness and inspires warm childhood memories at home.

                     

Say ‘Get Away’ with Paradise Retreat. Coconut, Almond Blossom, Cherry. Bring home your own exotic isle with the aroma of almond blossoms and a concoction of creamy coconut and sweet cherries, without ever leaving your living room.

                                

Say ‘Stay a While’ with Summer Delights. White Flowers, Melon, Vanilla. Use this scent to transform your home into a garden on a beautiful, breezy summer evening with its cool, fruity, floral combination of fresh cantaloupe slices, white flowers, and vanilla ice cream.

                           

Say ‘Relax’ with Sweet Lavender Days. Red Currant, Lavender Petals, Spun Sugar. Let the intoxicating aroma of endless lavender fields, layered with dewy summer berries and warm sugar cane, create a sense of comfort, freshness and relaxation in your home.

-Seasonal Spring Scents Collection>

                    

Say ‘Cool Down’ with Lush Hideaway. Wild Berry, Coconut Water, Fresh Mint. Let the invigorating aroma wild berries, fresh garden mint and splashes of refreshing coconut water create a cooling effect within your home, transforming it into a lush rainforest.

                  

Say ‘Let’s Reminisce’ with Mystical Garden. Rose, Raspberry, Marshmallow. Allow the blissful aroma of delicate pink roses and succulent plump raspberries, combined with sweet marshmallow to tell the stories of your childhood. Get lost in a maze of sweet memories, without leaving the comfort of your couch.

                     

Say ‘Summer is Near’ with Turquoise Oasis. Driftwood, Sea Spray, Warm Breeze. Turn your home into a seaside retreat as a warm breeze carrying salty sea spray washes over you, bringing with it the invigorating aroma of weathered driftwood.

                     

Say ‘Drift Away’ with Sunshine Cotton. Sunny Laundry, Sweet Sunshine, Coconut. Tell a story of warm sunny days at the beach, even during the dreariest April shower. This bright cheerful medley of fresh laundry, sweet sunshine and coconut will take you to the beach beneath gently swaying palm trees, warm sunshine and fluffy laundry-fresh towels.

Air Wick Scented Oils and Air Wick Freshmatic Automatic Spray refills from the Everyday and Spring lines retail for $4.99 at Walmart.

WE WANT TO SEE WHAT HOME MEANS TO YOU.

Tag #HomeIsInTheAir #ad on a picture of something that helps make your house a home. & be featured in the Air Wick online Gallery!! For inspiration check out the Home Is In the Air page. Don’t forget to post on Social media and tag Air Wick too!

     

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3 Must Have Legging Brands You Probably Haven't Heard Of

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Since the winter weather has finally slighted *thankfully* all I can think of is being outside. Whether it’s going for a run, playing football with my son, or bouncing around the yard with my daughter. I just want to be comfy and enjoy the beautiful SPRING!! How else to do it with shape fitting leggings that rock? The three brands below are all underground favorites! Whether you're looking for cozy loungewear, high fashion, or the perfect pair for your workout, one of these three brands will fit the bill.

THINK's Yoga Pants Help You Unwind

                          

THINK's comfy yet durable yoga pants are the perfect go-to piece whether you're on-the-go or simply taking time to unwind. Proclaiming the power of love, strength and positive thinking on the front and “it’s all in your mind” on the back waist band, THINK's yoga pants are the perfect combination of comfort and performance. $59.00 at www.thinkallways.com.

Go from Work to a Night Out with MeMoi

MeMoi leggings are a fun and fashionable line of quality leggings in a wild array of prints and solids. From their easy ankle zipper legging to their charming ruched Capri skeggings, no matter which pair you choose, you'll add a new touch of style and class to your wardrobe. Prices are around $45.00 and for a limited time, get 25% off with coupon code SNOWDAY. Check them out at:www.memoistore.com.

 

Just Live Leggings Featuring YOLON Technology

 

Just Live believes in giving life everything you’ve got--especially your workout. That’s why they have specially engineered YOLON, a cutting edge fabric which takes performance apparel to a whole new level.   The lightweight, second-skin feel will help keep you cool and looking fresh even in the hottest summer days.

  YOLON’s 24/7 Fit Technology benefits:

• Enhanced circulation and oxygen flow
• Reduces muscle recovery time
• Compresses the body for a lifted, toned look
• Obliterates odor
• Wicks away moisture
• Stain-resistant
• Exclusive UPF protective layer blend: 73% Cationic Polyester Sorbtek and 27% spandex

Retailing at $74.00- $79.00, both the capris and tights come in a wide array of bright colors and eye-catching prints.  For more information please visit www.justlive.com.

Have you ever heard of these brands? They are super cool, huh! ♥

Go Green with Envy for RITUALS Cosmetics!

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Get in the spirit of the Irish this St. Patty’s day and celebrate with all things green! But this year, instead of painting the town (and your face) the shade of the shamrock, take the day for much-needed pampering with our favorite round-up of holiday-inspired bath and body products from RITUALS Cosmetics.

Step into an environment of ultimate relaxation with the Wu Wei calming cream bath. Enriched with soothing White Lotus and Green Tea, skin is left nourished and silky soft, ready to take on the day ahead. Top off your newly refreshed skin with Mei Dao, a rich body cream loaded with caring ingredients, like Yi Yi Ren.

                                     

To symbolize the exciting start of new beginnings, turn to Sakura Spring, a foaming shower oil that transforms into a silky foam on contact. For a more intense wash, try Sakura Scrub, featuring a luxurious combination of organic sugar and softening oils. Both indulgent products are formulated with Cherry Blossom and Rice Milk to revitalize for glowing skin.

                                        

 

HP’s EcoFFICIENT™ Paper: A Shoplet Review

Disclosure: Periodically Stylish Southern Mama reviews new and established office supplies and accessories through the Shoplet Product Review Program. All reviews are honest.

Stylish Southern Mama received two identical trial packs of HP’s new EcoFFICIENT™ Paper from the HP Everyday Papers line, with 50 sheets in each package.

                             

Like standard copy paper, the HP EcoFFICIENT™ paper is 8 1/2″ x 11″ and white. The weight is 16 pounds, whereas most copy/printer paper is about 20 pounds. So 4 pounds lighter is actually quite a lot in comparison.

HP’s packaging blurb touts that the EcoFFICIENT™ paper prints more efficiently. The support for these claims? They can fit up to 125 more sheets in a printer tray for less refilling, takes up less space to store, and weighs less. So it’s easier to carry with you if the need arises. EcoFFICIENT™ is definitely lighter.

There are 50 sheets to each pack, yet it only feels as if there is half of that. The EcoFFICIENT paper is significantly lighter than standard copy paper, yet it’s just as strong. That’s was one of my worries- that the paper would be thinner, therefore easier to tear. It isn’t though, it’s just as durable and strong as the thicker typical paper.

           

The ink didn’t smudge or bleed through the other side, which I liked. The text is just as sharp as with standard copy/print paper. The brightness is the same as well. The only thing that doesn’t quite add up is printing on double sides. The thin based paper is not good for printing on both sides, other than that it’s 10/10! I love it! Lower impact and I can fit more in my printer at a time. LESS refilling!! YAY!

 

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas From Baggallini

 

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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to share a few of my favorite Valentine’s-themed colorways from baggallini’s Spring 2015 Collection. Valentine’s Day is known around the globe as an opportunity to celebrate love.Why not celebrate the love of the most awesome person in YOUR world: you!

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just for buying that “significant other” something, it’s a day to treat yourself as well. Valentine’s colors can vary from season to season, but they are always a shade of pink, red, purple, and even white.

Apple Red – A Valentine’s Classic! (1) Excursion Sling in Apple – $89.95 (2) Rolling Tote in Apple – $149.95 (3) Avenue Tote in Apple – $99.95

 

Pinks and Purples - (1) The Natalie Satchel in Wisteria – $99.95 (2 and 3) The Kensington Mini in Lilac – $69.95 

 

 

Finding the Perfect Shapewear for Your Body

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Finding the Perfect Shapewear for Your Body

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150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids by Asia Citro; Adams Media

                       

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Bring back playtime, all the time! Dive into a bubbling swamp world. Drum on an Outdoor Sound Wall. Explore the gooeyness of Glowing Slime.

With the one-of=a-kind projects in 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids, your family will rediscover the spirit of imaginative play! These fun activities help develop your child’s creativity and skills- all without a screen in sight. Featuring step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs, each budget-friendly project will keep your child entertained, engaged, and learning all day long. Best of all, no one will complain about turning off the TV or computer with such entertaining activities!

• Natural Dye Fingerpaints
• Taste-Safe, Gluten-Free Playdough
• Erupting Volcano Dinosaur World
• Fizzy Rainbow Slush
• Taste-Safe Glow Water

Complete with dozens of exercises for babies, toddlers, and school-aged children, 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids will help your family step away from your devices and step into endless afternoons of playtime fun!

 

My kids get to watch TV and play games at times, but I limit the time on it. There are tons of educational games and shows, but kids these days need to do MORE and watch LESS. The cold weather keeps us from playing outside as much, so this book is perfect for the colder months.

This is a definite must-have for any parent, teacher, or grandparent. This book is filled with ideas and projects to get the kids excited. It’s split into chapters about making Slime, dough, paint, small worlds, sensory activities, and DIY Toys.

The first chapter is dedicated to explaining how to use the book. Asia explains “I know activity books can seem overwhelming- there are so many choices and perhaps you don’t have all the materials yet. So my challenge to you is just try one thing. Everyone has water, so check out Chapter 6: Simple Sensory Activities, and look at my water play activities.”

That’s what I love about this book! There are so many activities to try, yet most don’t require a ton of supplies. She even has all the supplies you need listed at the very beginning so you could get it all in one or two trips to Walmart or Dollar Tree. Nothing on the list costs very much, containing items like cornstarch, flour, baking soda, vinegar…

The memories that come from crafting and creating with my kids is what I love best. I want them to be able to look back and remember the things we did and the things they learned. We have craft night every Saturday (or every other depending).. but my kids LOVE it.

Chapter 2-Slimes

Slimes stretch, ooze, and goop and can be made in a variety of ways. I love that I can play guessing games with my kids before they use the different slimes they made. I can ask them questions like how far can it stretch, can it be cut with scissors, or if it can be rolled into a ball and bounced.

The slimes will usually last a week or more if sealed in a plastic bag. There are 11 different types of slime to DIY from this book. There is the simple two-ingredient slime, the polka dot slime, and even a glowing slime. They are all non-toxic and dye free, so most are even safe for babies. It tells on the page which ages can use each slime recipe.

Chapter 3-Doughs

There are an assortment of dough recipes, all of them can be stored in airtight containers to keep them from drying out. Playdough isn’t only fun, it helps with fine motor skills as well. Depending on your kids age she gives amazing ideas for learning/playing with the dough. Making or building different things or if your child is small- they can squish, pull, and roll it.

The classic playdough recipe in this book is cheap and lasts 4-6 months when stored at room temperature. Instead of paying money for plastic kid tools, use items you already have laying around you house. Keys, marker tops, toys, or kitchen gadgets (rolling pin, etc)

There are recipes including foam dough,salt dough, moon sand, play clay and so many more. There’s absolutely no dyes or chemicals in these recipes, so they are perfect for kids allergic to gluten, eggs, soy, and nuts!

Chapter 4-Paints

My kids love to paint, so I was glad to see a chapter dedicated to making our own. There are plenty of different paints, which are even safe for babies to fingerpaint with. Gel paints, glitter paints, puffy paints, sidewalk paints and even glowing paints! Love it!

Chapter 5-Small Worlds

My kids love imagination play and this is a cool way to boost their imagination. This chapter focuses on helping your child build small worlds to interact with. This included instructions on frog world, dinosaur rescue world, dragon world, ocean world,swamp world, insect world, and so many more!

These different little worlds are absolutely amazing and so cute. There’s nothing better to a kid to have their own little world where they can play and discover. Some of these do require stuff like water, dirt, and rocks—so you need a plastic see-through bin to create the worlds.

Chapter 6- Simple Sensory Activities

Simple sensory activities will help develop your child, their senses, and fine/gross motor skills. Sensory play includes a lot of pouring and scooping, filling different sized containers, and moving/selecting large and small bits of materials.

These activities do include senses such as touch, smell, and sight. They get to play in a variety of items such as colored water, colored pasta, colored beans, soap foam, colored salt, coffee grounds, shaving cream, flour, or sugar. This lets them touch and play with materials that all have a different texture when touched.

Chapter 7-DIY Toys

These toys are amazing for smaller kids and toddlers as well as babies. Making DIY toys with your children will be so much fun for them. This chapter features awesome stuff like DIY Cardboard Butterfly Wings, Foam Reusable Bath Sets, and a Recycled Car City. For babies they have PomPom Straw Push Toy, discovery bottles, and sensory boards.

We are in love with this book. I love how Asia (the author) doesn’t just help give me fun ideas to share with my kids, the materials are cheap and easy to find as well. The items can be found at Dollar Tree or WalMart and don’t cost an arm and a leg like some craft books for kids.

What are some of your favorite kid craft books? 

 

About the Author>

                 

Asia Citro, MEd, creator of the popular blog, Fun at Home with Kids, has a strong science and education background, and is an experienced teacher and mother of two. Fun at Home with Kids launched in 2013 and has been featured on Babble, Red Tricycle, Disney Baby, Apartment Therapy, and MSN.com, among others.

She lives near Seattle with her wonderful husband, two awesome children, and two destructive cats. She started writing Fun at Home with Kids in February of 2013 and has since spent many late nights experimenting with new play recipes and sensory materials.

150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids: the best and easiest playtime activities from FunAtHomeWithKids.com is her first book and is jokingly referred to by family members as her third child. To read about her most recent late night discoveries or to see more photos of her adorable kids at play, visit www.funathomewithkids.com.

 

 

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10 Healthy + Delicious Smoothies to Lose Weight & Have More Energy

  

Smoothies are a quick & tasty way to get a big source of daily-needed vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It's a great way to get raw fruit and vegetables in your diet.  If one of your resolutions is to eat healthier or lose weight, these are perfect for you!

Don’t SKIP breakfast- which may lead to your energy levels crashing before lunch. It could also cause binge eating later in the day, try a smoothie breakfast instead! Doesn’t matter if you throw in low calorie protein powder, need fruit smoothies for weight loss, or want a healthy shake, your blender can unlock delicious nutrition in moments!

Get yourself a Black + Decker FusionBlade Digital Blender with Personal Smoothie Jar. There’s less clean-up and you can take it with you on the GO! Perfect for even the most rushed mornings.

Perfectly Pink Fruit Smoothie

                  

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The Perfectly Pink Fruit Smoothie From Jenn’s RAQ is concocted with milk, raspberries, bananas, honey, and flaxseed. Blend it all together and you have a naturally sweet smoothie that is sweet without the honey (so it’s totally optional).

Peppermint Cacao Smoothie

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This is the perfect “healthy” smoothie. There are a ton of smoothies that use chocolate, ice cream, and stuff that has a lot of sugar/calories in it. This Peppermint Cacao Smoothie from A Cedar Spoon tastes just as delicious as the others but this includes healthy ingredients such as frozen bananas, Greek yogurt, almond milk, peppermint flavoring and cacao powder.

Fruit and Veggie Smoothie

            

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Looking for an easy, natural way to keep your body healthy during Cold and Flu Season? Look no further than the Fruit and Veggie Smoothie from Thifty Jinxy. This can be your new daily smoothie, because it is easy to make with ingredients that you already have on hand.

Tropical Almond Coconut Mango Smoothie

            

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Every mom has those days where it feels like the kids have suctioned all our energy out of us. They are energy stealing little midgets if you ask me, lol. This Tropical Almond Coconut Mango Smoothie from A Cedar Spoon is packed with proteins to naturally boost your energy levels! Go supermom!

Healthy Chocolate Mockshake

        

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This Healthy Chocolate Mockshake recipe from Snappy Gourmet for you that is perfect if you’re trying to control those post holiday sugar cravings! It’s quick and easy to make, and it fills you (or the kids up)! So they aren’t asking a million and five times about supper before 4 pm.

Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

            

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I absolutely LOVE anything with blueberries in it. They are absolutely delicious and an amazing way to get your vitamins!! Instead of choosing that blueberry cheesecake and wrecking your diet, mix up this smoothie! It doesn’t matter whether you use frozen or fresh blueberries, this Blueberry Muffin Smoothie is sure to be a hit!

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

              

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This Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie has oatmeal, almonds, peanut butter, yogurt, fruit, orange juice and chia seeds in it making a sweet, rich flavor and great way to start your day. It’s super healthy because it’s packed with protein, Vitamin C, Calcium, Omega-3 Fatty Acids. It also is great for helping reduce cholesterol. :D

Energy Boosting Green Morning Smoothie

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Don’t rush out of your house with just a granola bar in your hand. It’s not satisfying and you could clearly get SO many more vitamins with this smoothie. This Energy Boosting Morning Green Smoothie from Family Food + Travel. When you start your day off with protein, and necessary vitamins and antioxidants, you’ll feel better throughout the day. More energized, healthier, and less fatigued and hungry.

Delicious 150 Calorie Smoothie

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This Delicious 150 Calorie Smoothie from Really Are You Serious is an easy 150 calorie snack option. It gives you a serving of dairy + a serving of fruit while packing quite the punch of fiber and protein to keep you energized and full.

Pineapple Pomegranate Smoothie

            

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If you are a fan of pomegranate and pineapple, then this is perfect! Not only is this Pomegranate Pineapple Smoothie from Simply Stacie delicious but it’s also tasty! Ever wondered what the two fruits taste like together? Now you can!

Hope you Enjoy these protein packed yummy smoothies!!!