There is nothing worse than going camping, hiking, swimming on a picnic and being surrounded by swarming little monsters better known as BUGS. I don’t know about you but I absolutely HATE insects, especially those nasty biters mosquitoes!

Coleman Repellants offers lots of different products to get rid of those nasty bugs while outdoors. I was really excited to receive all of the different products they have to offer. I love being outdoors and want my family and I to be not only safe but bug free.

“Coleman^® knows the outdoors. Our products have long been at the center of family fun, and with the addition of our insect repellents, sunscreens and the other great products you’ll find here, your family can fully enjoy being outside together. Welcome back to the great outdoors, made better with Coleman.” (Coleman website)

Coleman makes everything from tents to sleeping bags and has now expanded into making bug repellants. Coleman is now also making Deet free repellants which are safe for the whole family including infants and children! “Technically speaking, its chemical name is N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide. But more  practicallyspeaking, it’s the stuff that keeps insects away. And it does it extremely well.” (Coleman repellants website)

Coleman sells repellants with Deet at different percentage levels the higher the percentage the longer it lasts.

I also love that Coleman sells an awesome outdoor lantern that lasts up to 40 hours and is great for picnics, camping etc. to keep those bugs away. They also sell a great on the go bug spray pen that is perfect for every occasion.

Whether it be a tent, camping gear, bug repellant, or sunscreen, Coleman sells great products for the whole family.

Please visit www.colemanrepellents.com to find out where you can purchase bug repellents or other cool items to keep those pesky critters away.

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I absolutely love to read and love reading to Leah. Leah really loves books, she will sit in her corner by her bookshelf and will spend lots of time there, looking and reading to herself. When I heard about Stepping Stones Together an Online Reading Program I jumped at the chance to check it out.

Reading is a great way to get involved in your child’s life and to help them learn new things. “Stepping Stones Together was founded to empower parents with the tools and knowledge needed to instill a lifetime foundation of love & commitment to reading, while also creating an invaluable bond with their child” (Stepping Stones website)

This website is a great way to get kids to learn and love to read prior to kindergarten and 1st grade. It can also help those kids in school love to read and want to read all of the time.

How it works:

• “The parent or caregiver enrolls a child and automatically has access to all 90 stories within the A, B and C groups.
• The parent or caregiver selects two of the listed themes (e.g., princess, transportation, superhero, etc.).
• A personalized Stepping Stones Together start page is automatically created for your child. Each Book will have your child’s name on it.
• The parent and child collectively choose which books they want to read daily as part of the program. Each book has an associated writing   assignment. Unique enrichment activities are also included.” (Stepping Stones Together website)

Teach my child to read in 60 days!

I love how interactive the website is and how it really involves parents on how to read. “Stepping Stones Together is an online parent/child emergent reading program most appropriate for children between the ages of 3-7 dependent on when they are ready to read. The idea is to empower busy parents with the tools to take an active role in their child’s beginning reading skills, foster a love of reading, and provide a positive bonding experience for even the time challenged parents!” (Stepping Stones Together)

This is an inexpensive and great way to get kids to love reading again and to gain the reading skills that they need.

Please visit www.steppingstonestogether.com to find out how you can sign up for their inexpensive, fun, great reading program!

Stepping Stones Together Online Reading Program gets Bragging Rights! 

*This is a sponsored post by SteppingStonesTogether.com

“The Baby Diner is a device that attaches to any smooth table top or structure and allows a parent or guardian to secure a plate, bowl or any other dinnerware to prevent accidentally knocking or throwing of plates, bowls and even cups (with the cup holder attachment) on the floor by young children, persons with special needs or outdoor enthusiasts.  It also provides a safe and sanitary eating environment when dining out. Baby Diner works great with all standard restaurant bowls, plates and baskets of all types. Practically anything that has a smooth and non-porous bottom works!”

I was thrilled when my Baby Diner arrived for me to review.  There is nothing worse at meal time than a baby or toddler throwing a whole bowl or plate of food, especially when it’s Spaghetti O’s and you have white carpet. Just thinking about that is killing me!  What a mess!  But thanks to Baby Diner those messy days are over.  I absolutely love it.  We have tried other dishes with suction cups on them.  They work at first but over time they just stop sticking, not to mention that you have to have a few of these on hand at all times in order to not be a slave to dish washing.  The Baby Diner can connect any dishes to it, and once meal time is over just take them off and put the Baby Diner away for the next meal.  It is also perfect for taking with you to restaurants.  It is genius!  Since 2 year old bug is getting pretty strong these days he was perfect for trying out the Baby Diner.  I was worried that he might be able to pull it off the table.  So I sat him down and said "Try to get this off".  He pulled and pulled and pulled.  No such luck.  The Baby Diner is staying in place.  It’s awesome.  The only thing is I really wish I would have had one of these when bug was first learning to feed himself.  It could have saved me a lot of cleaning time and headaches.  But at least it is in my life now!

I was really excited to receive the Baby Diner. I envy those parents whose kids keep their food and plates on the table or high chair. I unfortunately do not have one of those kids that does that. Leah sits in her highchair and when she says done or starts saying no you better rush in because you know the food and everything else will end up on the floor if you don’t hurry. Well now she has to keep the bowl on the highchair thanks to Baby Diner! It’s so nice to know that I won’t be cleaning up as much as I used too! 

I’m so happy that I’ve found a way to have no more spilled meals! Using the Baby Diner makes for easier baby and toddler self feeding, which means they pick up self feeding faster! Yay for Baby Diner!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• Makes for easier baby and toddler self feeding, which means they pick up self feeding faster
• Less mess
• Teaches kids to keep their plates on the table/tray
• Sticks to any smooth surface- you don’t need special bowls or plates
• The more you buy, the more you save

Visit www.babydiner.net to purchase one for yourself, or see you how can get one for free for a mom in need!

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