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May 6, 2016 · 12:26 pm

Beautify Your Home With Porcelain Tile

Porcelain floor tiles are the hardest and most durable tile option available. They are available in two types – through bodied and glazed. Through bodied have the color and pattern throughout the tile whereas glazed tiles are covered with a hard finish, which makes them very strong and dense. They are available in a wide selection of colors and sizes, making it very easy for you to customize patterns. They resist water, stains, scratches, chips and even mold and mildew. They are also relatively easy to keep clean. Because of their versatility, porcelain floor tiles are a fantastic option for just about any room in your home.

Bathroom

The bathroom sees not only a lot of foot traffic, but a lot of moisture as well. People often spend a lot of time in this room. Humidity often finds its way onto every bathroom surface. Water from showers and baths is routinely splashed or dripped onto the floor. Damp towels may be left lying around. Porcelain is an excellent choice for flooring, walls and even counters. It will resist all of the moisture in the air. It will also make your bathroom a gorgeous place to be. By choosing the right colors and smaller tiles, you can create a relaxing pattern on floors and walls.

Kitchen

The kitchen is another room that sees a good amount of use. The durability of porcelain floor tiles ensures that your floor will resist damage from foot traffic, but remain shiny and bright for many years. Large tiles can make the kitchen appear more open. Smaller porcelain tiles are also excellent for walls and floors. You can create unique patterns on your wall to create a specific atmosphere. Their durability makes them excellent for counters.

Entryway

Large floor tiles can create a very open and inviting entry to your home that is also resistant to most damage. You can also use a variety of sizes to once again create a unique pattern.

Porcelain floor tiles are extremely versatile. You can use them on the floors, walls and counters of various rooms to unify the house. And, with the overwhelming variety of colors and patterns available, you can create your own unique atmosphere that is both beautiful and long-lasting. For more information on porcelain floor tiles, head on over to PlumbTile.com and request your flooring samples today!

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April 8, 2016 · 12:30 pm

Spoil Your Cat With This Easy To Make Cat Bed #yougottabekittenme

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I love DIY projects, I really like the challenge and the end results. Well, usually I love the end results, we all have the fails along the way. Speaking of fails, have you ever used a cat litter that just did not do the job? That is super embarrassing. I found the solution easily strolling the pet aisle at my local Sam’s Club. I recently purchased Fresh Step Total Control with the power of Febreze clumping cat litter.

This product is phenomenal for really tackling ammonia odor because it has Borate Technology which also works to stop the growth of odor-causing bacteria. The lemongrass citrus scent has a fresher aroma than any cat litter we have used in the past.

I was glad to see it was available in a 42lb bag that is so easy to carry and it’s resealable. This litter is featured in the May Instant Savings Book and Sam’s Club Members get $3.50 off from 5/22 thru 6/5. The offer is already loaded onto member’s cards and offered in the Instant Savings Book.

Max even seems to appreciate the change to Fresh Step Total Control with the power of Febreze litter and we always love to show our appreciation for Max. Max is a loyal and true feline member of our family. Even though Max is an adult cat, he is still as playful as a kitten. I know that having fun toys and places to hide and sleep are fun for Max.

We got a great idea to make him a cozy little tent type bed and hideout. It was really easy and I wanted to share for our readers who may want to replicate this project for their own feline family members.

The cozy cat bed is very easy to make. You start with a base of 15” by 15”. You can use a thick corrugated cardboard or other similar material. You need to be able to make 4 holes in the corners, so keep that in mind when choosing your base.

For this project you will need:

Get your 15″ x 15″ corrugated cardboard base. You can glue two pieces of cardboard together for extra strength for your base. Then cover with the vinyl adhesive. It does not need to be perfect as you are not going to see this and it will be covered.

You need to take the wire hangers and untwist the top. The trim the wire so you have two equal size pieces. You will shape each piece to form an arch. Then you will poke each end in a corner of the base and allow a half inch to poke through. You then take your pliers and bend that and then tape it flat against the under side of the base. Repeat with the other 3 corners.

Where the wire pieces intersect on the top you want to place some duct tape around that to hold it together.

Once all that is secure, take your t-shirt and with the open end place it over the structure so that the opening for he head is situated in the lower center of the front to create the entrance.

You then use the safety pins to secure the sleeves and bottom of the shirt to the bottom of the cat bed. This will give it a tidy, finished appearance.

Last but not least add a nice cozy blanket or thick towel for kitty’s comfort.

The nice thing is you can take the t-shirt off to wash or to switch it out if it becomes worn or you want a new look. Max just loves his new cozy hang out.

Max has it pretty good but we know a lot of cats don’t and that is due to overpopulation. That is why we donated $100 to The Animal Rights Alliance Inc., T.A.R.A. They are a not-for-profit organization providing low cost spay and neuter services. They serve Sullivan, Orange, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess counties in NY state. T.A.R.A is able to help animals only through generous contributions. Their fees do not cover the cost for our program services. They rely on grants and public donations to subsidize the amount needed in order to make spaying and neutering affordable to everyone. If you would like to learn more about T.A.R.A. you can visit their website HERE.

Max is having a blast with his new bed. I hope you will let me know what you think of this easy way to spoil your four-legged family member and if you are using or plan to try Fresh Step Total Control with the power of Febreze litter. Please let me know in the comments.

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March 16, 2016 · 6:11 pm

Design A One-Of-A-Kind Hexagon #Metal Photo Print

Do you love taking photos like I do? Do you have an awesome shot from a recent trip? If you do, you might be happy to learn that AdoramaPix has these amazing Hexagon Metal Prints that are so different and really make your photos pop! Just take a look.

AdoramaPix helps people turn their digital photographs from abstract computer files into beautiful keepsakes designed to last a lifetime. Their contemporary metal prints capture memories in rich color and vibrant detail. Because your images are infused right into the metal, and not painted on the surface, their metal prints are extremely durable. Not only will your metal image be water and weather proof, but scratch resistant as well. You can even clean it with glass cleaner. Your memories deserve to live in true, archival luxury with AdoramaPix metal prints.

With Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Graduation Time coming up, these would make a great gift! Mommy Ramblings’ readers can take 25% OFF Hexagon Metal Prints by using promo code PXHEXMTL25 when they check out. Offer expires June 15, 2016.

You can find more fun gift ideas HERE.

How To Light Up Your Music– #Giveaway

When I was younger my mom bought these awesome radios that looked like they had a TV screen in the center. She bought 3 of them and they were all different colors. When you turned the radio on, the “TV screen” would light up with colored lights that flashed in beat with the music. One of my friends loved then so much, she still talks about them till this day.

Technology has surely changed since the late 70’s hasn’t it? It is amazing how far we have come. Those radios my mom bought way back were cool but today I am going to show you something to really blow you away. I had the chance to test out the Havit Lighthouse, outdoor, wireless, Bluetooth, LED Speaker.

This is so much more than a speaker! It is a lantern, it is a power bank to charge your mobile devices, it’s an FM radio, it can play music from a card, audio cable connection or Bluetooth connection. It has voice prompts and it has awesome colored LED lighting options that are beyond cool! We absolutely love this speaker and I bet you will too. You can buy this right on Amazon-there is a link to the product at the bottom of this post. Check out our video below.

Product Features:

• Driver: 6 ohm
• Bluetooth Version: 2.1
• Color: Army green
• LED Power: 3W
• Output Power : 10W
• USB Output: DC 5V,1A
• Power Supply : DV 5V,Li-on battery,8000mah
• Charging Means: USB
• Bluetooth: Yes
• TF card : Supported
• Speaker:10W
• Power Bank Function：Yes
• FM Function: Yes
• Size: 18.7x12x12cm
• Weight: 1066g

Giveaway:

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March 6, 2016 · 11:39 pm

Are You Looking For Outdoor Fun Ideas For Your Family?

We are moving into spring, the weather is warming up and soon the kids will be out of school for summer. Are you looking for fun outdoor things to do? How about camping? Even if it is in your own backyard, a family camping trip can be fun. You can start the night off with a fire in the fire pit, make s’mores, catch fireflies, have a sing a long and just talk and reconnect under the stars.

Kids have a blast camping out and you will make memories to last a lifetime. If you are looking for a nice 3 season tent for 2-3 people, you might want to take a look at the Semoo lightweight, waterproof, 3 Season Tent. This tent has a fun, vibrant orange color scheme. It is easy to set up. We put a tarp under ours. It comes packed in a duffel bag so that it is easy to transport.

The tent has a large front door with a screen window and the back of the tent features a screen window too! There are interior pockets on the left and right side of the interior of the tent. These pockets are great to hold your wallet, smartphone or smaller items.

Check out our video below to see all the great details. If you want to take a closer look there is a link at the end of the post to the Amazon listing.

I hope you and your family have some great adventures this summer.

Diffusing Essential Oils Can Help You Cope With The Last Weeks of Winter! #Giveaway

You know when we are at the end of winter like this and just longing for spring, it can seem just like a huge tease. We are so close but then Old Man Winter just does not want to leave quietly. Instead, he wants to go out kicking and screaming. It is those last few weeks that can drag on forever it seems especially since that liar groundhog made us think we were getting an early spring. Never trust the groundhog, he lies! One thing I found that really improves my mood during these seemingly endless last few weeks of winter is to diffuse pleasing blends of pure essential oils throughout my home. You would be surprised what a difference it makes.

If you have never used an essential oil diffuser or if you are looking into getting another, I have a great option to share with you. The Rockano by Quooz is a very interesting looking essential oil diffuser. It comes in three colors; cobalt blue, toffee and peach. I chose the toffee. This diffuser holds 200 ml of water so is in the mid-range volume size. It has a light function that has three modes; steady on, breathing mode and off. The mist has a low or high setting and the unit is easy to operate and care for. Watch my video below for all the details.

Product Description:

“”Rockano”” by Quooz® is an essential oil diffuser that utilizes the most advanced ultrasonic technology to diffuse tap water with a few drops of your choice of oils into a cool mist, maximizing the aromatic powers of the oils. It is ideal for relieving asthma, dry cough, sinus, and cold and flu symptoms or for adding fragrance to your environment.

With adjustable mist and adjustable lighting, “Rockano” is sure to please your every preference. The high mist setting is designed for those who like a strong mist or for larger areas. On the regular mist setting, Rockano’s high capacity allows it to work all night. Then, for optimal safety, the unit will turn off automatically when the water runs low- quietly.

Rockano’s stylish, contemporary design, shaped like a peaky, rocky mountain, will blend well with your style- whether conventional or modern. It also resembles the fine cuts of a dazzling Diamond.

•Large capacity- 200 ML
•2 mist settings with separate control buttons
•High mist diffuses up to 5 hours
•Regular mist diffuses up to 10 hours
•Energy- saving LED lighting
•Quiet Diffusion
•Quiet automatic shut-off
•Low energy use
•DC 24V Voltage. 12W Power.
•BPA- free
•Diffuses ultrasonically at 2.4million Hz/second
•Easy to clean & long- lasting
•Five Functions in one: Purifier/Aroma Diffuser/ Ionizer/Humidifier/Night Light
•Great for every room in your home, office, hotel- just about anywhere.

Open your senses to the beauty of aromatherapy – a true retreat for the body, mind and soul.

Included in the gift box:
Rockano diffuser
A/C adapter
User manual”

This diffuser is a great way to enjoy your favorite essential oils and essential oil blends. The product is available right on Amazon and you can order one by clicking on the photo link at the end of this post. If you would like to try and win one, we are having a giveaway and one lucky reader will win their own Rockano Aroma Diffuser. Thank you to Quooz for the review unit and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. Open to US residents, just enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Good Luck!!!

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February 9, 2016 · 6:07 pm

Do You Know What Everyone is Screaming About? #Giveaway

Can you hear the screaming? You can’t? Listen close, hear it now? Can you hear me screaming? I am, and I think you are too. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! See, I knew you would hear the screams. Who doesn’t love cold, creamy, delicious ice cream? Sorry to the lactose intolerant, you might want to stop reading now. Oh wait, you can stay, what I am going to talk about works for more than ice cream. It works for sorbet, gelato, sherbet, ice milk, lemon ice and more. You can have sorbet right? No dairy in there. See, feel better? Okay, so let’s get this ice cream truck on the road shall we?

So whether you are serving ice cream or any other frozen delicacy, you need something to serve it with. Let’s talk about ice cream scoops for a minute. How about something functional and fabulous. A scoop with unparalleled style and performance. One that is attractively boxed and presented, you just might say it’s the whole package.

The Belle-V Kitchen Ice Cream Scoop is a work of art! A weighted sculpted handle that is balanced to feel perfect in your hand along with an angled head that works with the natural rolling action of your wrist. This team work between your wrist and the angled head gives you the leverage you need to cut through the hardest ice cream like a hot knife through butter. The spade shaped head lets you get right into those hard-to-reach corners of ice cream containers.

Built to last this scoop is crafted from stainless steel for strength and durability. Each Belle-V Kitchen ice cream scoop is unique because they are hand polished. Storage pouch and box are included with each scoop. To keep your scoop looking great all you need to do is hand wash with nice, warm, soapy water and dry with a soft cloth.

We love this scoop and it has become our go-to ice cream scoop. My husband and kids don’t go a night without ice cream. They are active and fit so it is their dessert of choice in the evening. Needless to say our scoop gets its own evening workout and rises to the challenge again and again. This scoop goes the extra gallon and never lets us down. They even have a left-handed scoop too and I think we need it with 3 left-handers in our family of 7!

Giveaway

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· 2:27 am

Things To Consider When Choosing An Essential Oil Diffuser #Giveaway

I love using essential oil diffusers in my home. They are so beneficial in numerous ways. I love the aromatherapy effects that the diffused oil produces. There are so many diffusers on the market and you may be confused with all the choices. Like anything you have the subjective factors like one’s taste and preferences. Some like diffusers that have multiple LED light options, others do not, some like larger diffusers, others prefer smaller ones, some like the gently bubbling sounds and others are bothered by the sound. You also need to consider where you want to place it in your home or office.

I can speak to you about my preferences and taste. I love large volume diffusers. I adore the LED lights that change or remain fixed. To me they are very soothing and relaxing. I like a diffuser that has a very good mist output. I have found all that and more in my newest aroma ultrasonic diffuser from Aiho. You can see my video below.

This diffuser has awesome features. It has a huge 500 ml capacity! This diffuser will run for hours without needing to be refilled. Large volume diffusers like this are great to run overnight or all day without having to be refilled. There are 2 mist settings-low and high, the diffuser of course will run longer on low. The lights are so nice and can be set to change colors or stay fixed on one color. There are seven light colors but each one has 2 shades of intensity. The lights can also be turned off. There are timed run options starting at one hour and going up in increments. It also has a constant on until empty when the unit will shut itself automatically when the water tank is empty.

This diffuser has nice clear markings so you can add the amount of water you desire from 100 ml to 500 ml. It also has a gentle and soothing bubbling sound as the ultrasonic diffuser works to push the oil through the water volume and into the air. The cord on the plug is nice and long and allows you to have a lot of flexibility on the placement of the unit. I truly love this diffuser. If you are looking for a high-capacity diffuser with great LED lights, choice of mist speeds and run time options, you should check this out. It is available right on Amazon.

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Giveaway

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February 7, 2016 · 5:23 pm

How To Give Your Dog A Bath Without Getting A Bath!

I have 3 white dogs, never realized just how crazy that was and no, it was not planned. They are definitely different shapes, sizes and breeds. We have a huge, muscular purebred American Bulldog, a medium West Highland White Terrier and a tiny Maltese. They all have extremely different coat types too. The bulldog has a short, straight coat that sheds. The Westie has a wiry non-shedding coat that does not have an undercoat. The Maltese has a thick double coat of silky non- shedding fur.

Living up in the mountains, we do not have a ready supply of dog groomers, nor do we have any mobile grooming vans. I take care of the grooming. We even put a huge farmhouse sink in our laundry room with an awesome faucet to bathe the two smaller and messier ones. I am very lucky because they like their baths and do not mind at all clipping, scissoring, brushing and combing.

The worst part of the bath is that dreaded shake. You know what I mean, the one that happens just as you are trying to find a towel. The one that leaves you wet from head to toe. Ugh, I hate that, but I have good news. I no longer have to search for the perfect towel. I have the perfect drying towel now and it is so super large and absorbent I can use it on both these hairy beasts and still use it for the bulldog without issue.

The e-cloth For Pets, Large Drying & Cleaning Towel is so large it absolutely surrounds my Maltese many times over. She loves that part after a bath where I wrap her in the towel and then dry her. By the time I take it off she is nearly dry. The bigger Westie who is always second for baths gets wrapped up after her and the towel still has so much absorption power that her wiry coat is barely damp after I am done. Whether you have one or multiple dogs this towel is a must. It will keep you dry, get your dogs dry and is built to last.

Quickly removes and locks away dirt, mud and bacteria
Absorbs twice as much moisture as a conventional towel and dries four times more quickly
Soft to touch and encourages pets to cuddle into
Guaranteed for 300 machine washes
size: 59.1″ x 31.5″

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January 29, 2016 · 3:04 pm

Our Plan For More Family Movie Nights! #DataAndAMovie

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With a husband, 5 kids and an insanely busy life, I truly do not know how I would do all I do without technology. Our family is seriously “connected”. I love what technology has done for us, the doors it has opened, the lives we can touch and the lives that can touch us because of it. I can earn a living without leaving my home, no commute to some cubicle in corporate America. I have the ability to build my own dream and put my ideas in motion. The possibilities are truly endless. Technology not only opened those doors but it helps us all stay connected and on track. Smartphones are a given but with them we need a great data plan. What good is having a Smartphone if you are getting charged out the you-know-what whenever you use or go over you data plan.

I was at Walmart the other day and saw the newly lunched Walmart Family Mobile Plus Plan. This is a great new service plan that features Unlimited Talk, Text & Data; 10GB 4G LTE. Oh and to further sweeten the deal this new plan includes one free VUDU move per month per line. All of that for only $49.88 a month! With a family like mine that can mean 5 free VUDU movies every month! Disclaimer: All prices for phones and plans included in this post are accurate as of the date of posting; however, these prices are subject to change. Please refer to this INFORMATION or your local Walmart for current pricing.

Our son Ethan has been bugging us for a phone and frankly it is something we have been considering as he is getting more involved with extracurricular activities and playing on sports teams. As he gets older, there will be more sports and activities. It will make Mom and Dad feel better knowing we have a way to let him know if we are running late or a way he can call or text us with anything. When I was at Walmart and saw the great price they had on the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, I picked it up. It was an amazing deal!

The phone is great, touch screen is very responsive, call sound is clear and crisp, phone is large enough to view recipes or photos in a good resolution. Music sounds great, could not be happier with it.

With all that data, I can do more and save more! When I am out shopping one of my favorite apps is Price Match. That app lets me scan the UPC code of any product and in seconds tells me who has the cheapest price. Since most stores match prices, that app alone has saved me hundreds of dollars. It really helps to have a plan like this because I use my phone so much.

I am always texting my husband a list of things to pick up at the store, texting my older kids, checking the weather when traveling, looking up phone numbers, finding restaurants or stores when traveling and on vacation and so much more! There are so many uses for data and so a plan like this is so awesome! The free VUDU movies, they are the icing on the data cake! A time to unwind and sit down for a family movie night is always a good plan. Oh and one rule-phones off!

We love the time to disconnect from our phones and spend that time connecting with each other and sharing a special movie together. We make a night of it with popcorn and movie theater candy. Hey I have even been checking out some great movie night treats on this Samsung Galaxy Grand via a Food App.

Let me know if you are going to check out this great plan. If you do, feel free to let me know about any great movies you watched. With 5 free movies a month I can use those recommendations!

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