It is so important to protect ourselves and our little ones from the damaging sun rays. However we do not want to protect ourselves or our kids by lathering on products that are loaded with dangerous or toxic chemicals. Did you know most sunscreens are filled with toxins, even those marketed for children? It can be very confusing when looking for the right product. TruKid Sunny Days Daily SPF 30+ Lotion is mineral based with sustainable sourced zinc, gluten-, phthalate- and paraben-free. The lotion is all natural, non toxic and eczema safe.
TruKid Sunny Days Daily SPF30+ Lotion
Product Features
Non-nano
Voted Most Awesome Sunscreen Winner by Red Tricycle!
Highest rated for any kid’s line by Environmental Working Group (EWG)
UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Protection
Mineral based sustainable sourced zinc
Reef friendly
Vitamin A free
Certifications
All natural and non toxic
Eczema safe
Pediatrician and Dermatologist Tested
Gluten-, phthalate- and paraben-free
PETA Certified Animal Cruelty-Free
Biodegradable with 100% recyclable, BPA-free Packaging
Description
Calling all fair-skinned babes and sun lovers alike! Sunny Days SPF 30+ Daily provides everyday protection for active lifestyles in a larger size. Sunny Days is as good for the earth as it is for skin, and as good for mommy and daddy as it is for the kids!
TruKid provides an abundance of good for you elements like organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice with soothing, moisturizing, and healing properties, and coconut, sunflower, and jojoba oils which serve as an all in one moisturizer, antibiotic, multi-nutrient, nourishing, and anti-oxidant.
TruKid Sunny Days SPF 30+ was chosen by thousands of families nationally as their favorite family-friendly sunscreen to win the Red Tricycle Award. Sunny Days was also named one of the best and safest sunscreens available with the highest rating for any kid’s line on the market by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
Another essential TruKid product is the handy Hero Stick. Mom’s Kiss in a Stick! TruKids Hero Stick is a natural soothing balm that protects and soothes skin irritations. Perfect for backpacks and purses, moms kiss in a stick will make boo-boos, bug bites, eczema and rashes feel better. Made with Balm of Gilead, Calendula and Plantain Leaf to protect while skin heals. There are no parabens, artificial colors or fragrances in this biodegradable formula. This handy tube can go anywhere with you so you are always ready for any little mishap.
Directions: Apply Hero Stick to burns, eczema, bites and other boo-boos to help protect your skin.
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With the O-Cedar Easy Wring Spin Mop & Bucket System, you will enjoy an effective and efficient cleaning experience with minimal labor and little mess. It’s ideal for all hard floors with no bending down and no wet hands. Its triangular mop head allows for cleaning in hard-to-reach areas. The Easy Wring Spin Bucket & Mop gives you the ability to control the amount of water applied to the floor, easier wringing, and quicker-drying floors.
This system was super easy to get started with right out of the box, the full, soft microfiber mop head was something I had never seen before. You just attach the mop head to the handle and extend and put the handle top on and you are ready to mop. When you place the soaked mop in the wringer basket you just push your foot on the pedal and the mop is wrung out perfectly. It was easy to mop with and did a great job. Everything was high quality and makes mopping a breeze.
O-Cedar Easy Wring Spin Mop & Bucket System:
Exclusive bucket design has built-in wringer that allows for hands-free wringing
Deep-cleaning microfiber removes and absorbs tough dirt and grime
High-quality foot pedal designed to activate spin wringing, allowing the level of moisture to be controlled
O-Cedar is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win their own O-Cedar Easy Wring Spin Mop and Bucket System. Thanks to O-Cedar for the review system and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.
I was recently asked to try some of Davidson’s Organics Tea and Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars. After they arrived I arranged a little afternoon tea break. I was sent the Rooibos Spiced Chai Tea and an assortment of Nature’s Bakery All Natural Fig Bars. Rooibos (“red tea”) is harvested from shrubs grown in the high elevations of the cape regions of South Africa. Rooibos has a full-bodied, rounded character, a slight sweetness, and blends well with green tea, black tea, other herbs and spices. Enjoy this red tea based chai with just the right hint of sweetness and spices. Delicious with milk and sweetener. High in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, Rooibos is well-known for its numerous health benefits and calming effects. And it’s completely caffeine-free! The tea was delicious with just the right amount of spice. The fig bars really surprised me and my guests with how scrumptious they were. They were moist, chewy and full of flavor, the vanilla raspberry was my favorite but they were all delicious. You can follow Davidson’s Organics Tea on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Connect with Nature’s Bakery on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
From an early age, children spend more time in front of screens than on any other activity, except sleep. Children learn from what they watch, and while some content is safe and educational, other content that isn’t age-appropriate can be harmful. As you know, parents need to be aware of the type of content their children watch while providing a fun environment where they can use technology to learn and grow.
Kidobi is an online video content provider for children ages 2 – 6 that removes parents’ guesswork by automatically generating customized video playlists, completely personalized to fit children’s learning needs and developmental stage. Since all the videos are pre-screened by educators and child development experts, parents are reassured of the age-appropriate, educational value.
I was recently asked to review Kidobi and given an online code to try using Kidobi. It is super easy to set up for your child and you can create playlists of quality kids programs that you feel comfortable with.
Kidobi is also available as an iPad and Android app and can be found online at www.kidobi.com. You can also like Kidobi on Facebook and follow on Twitter for the latest updates.
The Polaroid Fotobar makes it so easy to order the perfect unique, special, personalized gift for anyone! If you are still searching for Father’s Day, hurry and take a look at the Fotobar. It is simple, easy, and cost-effective to transform your digital photos from your phone, camera or computer into cherished pieces of art for your home, office or to give a treasured gifts to friends and family.
All you need to start is a favorite photo. I used a favorite photo of ours and uploaded it easily, customized it with mats, borders and a frame and it was shipped to me fast. It is absolutely beautiful and the quality is top notch. The whole process was simple and I could play around with diferent frame, mat and border colors until I achieved the look I was going for. My huaband was thrilled with the final product and could not wait to hang it up. This Fotobar from Polaroid makes it simple to create custom art projects. Choose from framed art to canvas, mounted art to Metal prints, your custom art will be treasured piece for years to come.
The pictures do not show the beauty of the piece nor do they show the true color. The mat is a deep, rich purple not brown and the border is a rich gold.
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If you are still looking and trying to find a good Father’s Day gift idea, you might want to consider 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded on Blu-ray. This is the action packed sequel staring WWE Superstar Randy Orton. This explosive thriller brought a smile to my husband’s face just seeing the case. Watching it was even better. It is an action packed race against time to find a psychotic killer before it is too late and it will have you on the edge of your seat. If your man loves action packed films then this will not disappoint, my husband loved it!
WWE® SUPERSTAR RANDY ORTON® FACES A DEADLY CHALLENGE IN THE EXPLOSIVE THRILLER
A twisted genius and a good man are going head-to-head in the ultimate game of cat and mouse! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and WWE Studios unveil a brand new chapter in its thrilling action franchise with 12 ROUNDS 2: RELOADED. The second installment, starring WWE Superstar Randy Orton, debuts on Digital HD on May 21 and on Blu-ray and DVD on June 4 – just in time for Father’s Day.
As paramedic Nick Malloy, Orton jumps into overdrive in this pulse-pounding, thrill ride filled with gripping suspense! Malloy receives a terrifying call from a vengeful psychopath connected to his past, and the maniac (Brian Markinson) threatens to unleash a murder spree unless Nick can complete a series of 12 challenges without involving the cops or missing a single deadline. With no time to spare — and his own wife’s life on the line — Nick must piece together cryptic clues and hunt down the killer before it’s too late!
The 12 ROUNDS 2: RELOADED Blu-ray and DVD is loaded with extra features including three making-of featurettes, audio commentary and more.
12 ROUNDS 2: RELOADED Blu-ray/ DVD/Ultraviolet/Digital Copy Combo Pack Special Features
· Randy Orton Reloaded
· The Action of 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded
· Locations: From Heller’s Lair to the Sugar Factory
· Audio Commentary
Randy Orton
“Get a look at greatness!”
WWE superstar Randy Orton isn’t a stranger to WWE Films and this June he’ll be hitting Blu-ray for the sports entertainment company in the action thriller 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded. This is the second installment in the franchise. The first 12 Rounds film was released in 2009 and starred WWE superstar and Heavyweight Champion John Cena. Orton, a former WWE Heavyweight Champion himself, takes over the lead role in the sequel.
Before his big screen career, Randy made his debut in WWE back in 2001. Orton is the youngest wrestler to become “World Heavyweight Champion” at the age of only 24. He has also won World Tag Team Championship teaming up with Edge. This Legend Killer is also winner of 2009 Royal Rumble. Randy was the Ex-Member of group Evolution which consists of Triple H, Ric Flair and Dave Batista.
John Cena
“I haven’t backed down from a fight in my life, and I won’t start tonight.”
He’s part wrestler, part rapper. And he’s successful in both endeavors, cutting rap tracks and winning several titles in the ring, including the WWE Championship. Still wrestling in the WWE and its biggest star, Cena has made modest successes out of his WWE-produced starring roles in The Marine and 12 Rounds, and although his acting prowess has yet to be truly tested, there’s no denying the current popularity of the 113kg Massachusetts native on the big screen.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
“Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?”
By far the most successful actor with a wrestling background, The Rock has firmly cemented his status as a full-fledged action star and a charismatic actor with considerable chops. The Rock made his big-screen debut in The Mummy Returns, which was so well received in the fans-sphere, that it led to spin-off/prequel film centering around his character The Scorpion King. He later starred in the often underrated actioner The Rundown, an update of Walking Tall, and the videogame-based sci-fi flick, Doom. Most recently he featured in Fast and Furious 5 and 6 along with leading the GI Joe sequel – GI Joe Retaliation.
Steve Austin
“That’s the Bottom Line Cause Stone Cold Said So!”
Voted the most popular WWE superstar ever by wrestling fans, Austin is a four-time WWE champion and Hall of Fame inductee. Since leaving the company, he has played the lead in a string of low-budget but popular action movies, such as The Condemned. He also appeared in Sylvester Stallone’s The Expendables and has a comedy role in the forthcoming Adam Sandler film Grown Ups 2.
Hulk Hogan
“Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania destroys you?”
Arguably the most famous wrestler ever, Hogan is a star of the 1980s and his name is synonymous with the industry. The inevitable film career brought mixed fortunes: a well-received cameo in Rocky III led to two starring roles in the 1990s comedies Suburban Commando and Mr Nanny, neither of which were loved by audiences or critics.
Jesse Ventura
“Wrestling is ballet with violence”
Jesse “The ‘Governing’ Body” Ventura has enjoyed a long and varied professional life as a wrestler, a Navy diver, and a successful politician. Ventura’s acting career is nothing to turn your nose up at either. First appearing in 1987’s Predator alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, he later went on to star in a number of genre films like Guardian of the Universe, DemolitionMan, Repossessed and teamed with Arnie again in The Running Man and Batman & Robin. Ventura made a memorable cameo as a “Man in Black” in the popular X-Files episode “Jose Chung’s ‘From Outer Space.'” After his stint as the governor of Minnesota, “The Body” returned to acting (kind of) in 2005, lending his voice to an unseen motivational speaker in Johnny Knoxville’s The Ringer.
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It’s nice to have land around our home, but there’s a lot of maintenance required. We have many trees and that means lots of branches that need trimming and pruning. I was thrilled to see the Ryobi One+ 18 Volt Lithium Pole Saw because it was not intimidating to me. I mean my husband’s huge chainsaw, I would not even attempt to operate, but this gadget looked manageable and not scary to me. My husband liked it as well because it would reach branches without having to maneuver a ladder plus a saw to reach. It was super easy to set up and we were up and running in no time. It easily cut lots of tree branches for us and the battery lasted about an hour before needing a recharge. I would highly recommend this to you if you have tree maintenance and are looking for something that will take care of the job easily and quickly. My husband, myself and my oldest son all used this and we all thought it worked great and was easy to control. Now I won’t have to wait if I want to take a higher branch down and I can from start to finish take care of the job myself. This would make a great Father’s Day gift as well!!!
Ryobi introduces the new One+ 18-Volt Lithium-ion Pole Saw. This cordless pruner extends up to 9.5 ft. with the extension pole, and is ideal for trimming away those dead and unsightly limbs and branches. This trimmer includes the 18-Volt Compact Lithium-ion battery, and completely recharges in just 30 minutes. The battery provides fade free power to keep running strong from the beginning to end of the charge, and the battery powers all of the tools in the Ryobi One+ system; that’s more than 50 tools. All backed by a 3 year warranty, you’ll be sure that the Ryobi 18-Volt Li-ion Pole Pruner won’t let you down.
Ryobi is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win their own Ryobi One+Pole Saw. Thank you Ryobi for the review saw and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.
Badger sunscreens are consistently top-rated for safety by the Environmental Working Group, and Badger strives to educate consumers on the best ways to stay safe while having fun in the sun. We can offer tips on what to look for, such as broad spectrum protection and non-toxic active ingredients.
Well, it is getting close to summer here in NY finally and with my kids in the water and running around in bathing suits it is also time to protect them from the harmful rays of the sun. The catch 22 is that many of the sunscreens on the market are full of harmful ingredients and it feels ironic to put something harmful on them to protect them from something harmful. Even many sunscreens marketed for kids contain harmful chemicals that are not safe for kids. I am very picky about what I use for sunscreen so I am pleased to let you know about Badger Sunscreens.
Badger is manufacturer of the #1 selling sunscreen in the US Natural Market. Badger Daily Sunscreens are made from the safest possible, most effective ingredients and always include broad spectrum coverage. Badger never uses synthetic chemicals, “fragrances”, parabens or GMOs. Badger is a brand I can feel comfortable about applying on my kids. My four-year old love the face stick because it is easy for him to apply and as a mom I feel okay when he gets a little more than necessary on because it does not contain nasty chemicals. The sunscreen is easy to apply and provides great protection, my kids have been very active with it on and it has not failed us even in the water. If you are looking for safe sunscreen options for your kids, check out Badger.
Top Ten Things to know about Sunscreen Protection:
1. Sunscreens are over-the-counter drugs regulated by the FDA.
2. Most people only apply ½ to ¼ the recommended amount of sunscreen. Applying half the amount of sunscreen needed only provides the square root of the SPF. So a half application of SPF30 only provides an SPF 5.5.
3. The proper dosage of sunscreen is 1.2 ounces, or about a shot glass of sunscreen, to cover an average-size adult body.
4. The FDA recommends broad spectrum sunscreens which protect against both UVB and UVA rays. Sunscreens are only required to protect you from UVB rays in the United States – look for the words ‘Broad Spectrum’ to ensure UVA protection.
5. UVB rays may cause sunburns and skin cancers. UVA rays may cause tanning, premature aging, wrinkles and skin cancers.
6. The SPF number only tells you how well a sunscreen will protect against UVB.
7. Sunscreens with lots of natural plant oils and vitamin E are rich in antioxidants, which help mitigate free radicals caused by sun damage.
8. Chemical sunscreens work by absorbing into your skin (and bloodstream) while mineral sunscreens work by sitting on top of your skin. This is why dermatologists and the Environmental Working Group recommend mineral sunscreens as the safest option.
9. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the only two approved mineral active sunscreen ingredients in the US. Zinc oxide is the only single active sunscreen ingredient that provides full broad spectrum protection (from UVA & UVB rays).
10. Certain sunscreen chemicals have been shown to cause coral bleaching. Mineral sunscreens in a natural base have the least impact on the environment.
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Hurrying to bring you a great idea and giveaway for Father’s Day. Pictures on Gold has stainless steel engravable photo laser keychains that make great gifts for dads. Mommy Rambling’s readers can use Promo Code DAD2013 at checkout for a 10% discount for all orders placed on our website PicturesOnGold.com by June 12, 2013.
I took a favorite picture and uploaded it to Pictures on Gold and received it back in a beautiful stainless steel keychain The quality is wonderful and they even had to re-position the picture to get it to fit and that was done without compromising the quality. PicturesonGold.com has lots of great Father’s Day gifts to use the 10% off code on like Father’s Day Jewelry like Cufflinks, Tag Lockets, Pendants and more. Follow Pictures on Gold on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.
PicturesonGold.com is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win a Stainless Steel Photo Laser Engravable Keychain! Thank you to Pictures on Gold for the review keychain and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Hurry giveaway ends soon! Open to US residents.
We are more aware than ever of the damaging effects the sun can have on our skin but let’s be sure not to forget our eyes and most importantly our little one’s eyes. Real Kids Shades provides quality, shatterproof, impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses in their flexible, tough sunglasses. Their sunglasses are doctor recommended sunblock that can be applied directly to your kids eyes via fun, fashionable and safe eyewear. Their Xylex frames are super light and durable while their TPE frames are extremely flexible and bendable. Real Kids Shades wrap-around frames minimize exposure to harmful peripheral light. Opticians can even fit some of their styles with prescription lenses. These are just a few of the reasons why doctors like Real Kids Shades.
Real Kids Shades are specifically constructed to fit kids’ faces and their lifestyles. Their My First Shades line was designed with the help of a pediatric ophthalmologist for optimal fit, comfort and safety. All Real Kids Shades sunglasses are made exclusively for infants and children in kid-approved styles that are shatterproof, impact-resistant and adaptable to sports and active lifestyles.
Kids need to be active, outdoors and in their sunglasses. Made to be worn year-round, our banded frames fit just as well under ski helmets as they do bike helmets. Patented neoprene bands with Velcro® adjustable closures keep them secure and in place on the court or in the yard. And they’re tough. Real Kids Shades are made to be outgrown before worn out.
Comfortable, Durable and Good-Looking
All Real Kids shades are comfortable (so kids will wear them), durable (so they stand up to kid life), and good-looking (so they get used). They’re serious sunglasses fabricated with the same high-quality materials and to the same exacting standards as adult shades.
We recently received the new Flex Duo and the Glide. As a mom I love the protection it offers my kids and the features can’t be beat, they are so comfortable too and I love the band that keeps them around their neck if they take them off and prevents them from being lost. My kids love to wear them and that is key to keeping their eyes protected. If you are looking for quality sunglasses for kids of all ages then you need to check out Real Kids Shades!
Real Kids Shades is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win their choice of any kid’s sunglasses on their site (subject to availability). Thank you to Real Kids Shades for the review sunglasses and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.
Hello, I’m Carolyn! I am a PR Savvy, WAH Mom to 5! I love Photography, Baking, DIY Projects, Crafts, Cooking and making memories with my family. I love sharing reviews and giveaways too!
