Use CampusBookRentals.com for Textbooks & Support Operation Smile

 College text books can be so expensive. For many of your classes you may wish to buy and keep your book for years to come, but often you are only going to need that book for a short time and would rather not have it sit on the shelf collecting dust (like many of my old textbooks are still doing) or face the disappointment of a low buy-back price. Why not rent instead? You can actually save a lot of dough by renting those books you will only need for a short while.  Take a look below at the cost comparison between buying an accounting book new or renting it for a class term. You could save 59% by using Campus Book Rentals! That's awesome!

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Here's what you need to know about the rental process at CampusBookRentals.com! Watch this hilarious video:

Besides having the largest selection of textbooks in the nation, here are some great perks that come with using CampusBookRentals.com:

                       - save 40-90% off of bookstore prices

                       - free shipping both ways

                       - 30 day risk-free returns

                       - you can highlight in the textbooks

                       - flexible renting periods or name your own return date

                       - rewards for referring your friends

                       - donation to Operation Smile with each textbook rented

I really want to touch on that last point because I think that is a great thing that makes this company unique compared to the competition. 

Through their Making a Difference Program Campus Book Rentals have teamed up with Operation Smile, an organization that performs life changing cleft lip surgeries on children whose families could not otherwise afford it. They have committed to donating money to cover a minimum of 1,000 life changing surgeries. Your rental could help them do even more than that. A portion of EVERY book rented goes towards helping children in need.

 Read reviews from happy customers, sell back your current textbooks, or speak with live customer support and get started renting your books at CampusBookRentals.com today!

Wordless Wednesday! Museum of Life and Science Durham, NC

We had a lot of fun showing Logan around the museum, he loved the weather station, animals, butterfly house, and outdoor activities.

Pinteresting: Activity for Toddlers

My son is a bust little guy and he really likes anything new. I thought he would enjoy another take on filling and dumping, a typical toddler activity. Here are a few of our inspirations via Pinterest:

 

These are two lists for toddler activities both of which can be found under homeschooling on my pinterest page.

Attempt 1:

So first we tried an idea about using a soda bottle with the top cut off and a hole for retrieval, that didn't work to well. He just wanted to dump them back out the way they came not reach in and get them.

He thought is was fun for a little while, but I thought we could make something better.

Attempt 2:

We used an old puffs canister, and this added the element of opening and closing the lid as well. This was a big hit.

 

Happy Toddler!

Wordless Wednesday! Special Effects Makeup

Hey readers! So some of you may know from my "About Me" page that I have a degree in Theatre. Mostly I am a stay at home mom but I moonlight every now and then as a special effects makeup artist for independent films in our area. You can keep up with, or see more example of my work by liking my Makeup Facebook Page.

Here is some work from my latest project, near the bottom of the post is the more gruesome photos, so get the kiddos out of the room before scrolling down :) All makeup is done my me, none of the injuries or tattoos you see here are real, though the hope is they look that way! Let me know what you think, I appreciate all comments!

Pinteresting: Custom Order Baby Hat

Hey readers! I wanted to share with you my latest custom order, a beautiful newborn hat in lavender with a two layer cream and purple flower. It was such a pleasure to make this for baby Ella Cate and her mommy said I could share this picture with you. Isn't she gorgeous in her lovely hat?!

Contact me about a custom order or check out my Etsy shop for like products at Two Little Sea Stars.

Bright Starts: Lights & Sounds FunPad Review

 Bright Starts recently provided me with the opportunity to review one of its coolest products for early learners. The Lights & Sounds FunPad, recommended for 3m+ is a great toy that will grow with baby from early infant hood through active toddler days. It has 40+ melodies, phrases, and sounds, teaching your little one those foundational building blocks of learning: Letters, Numbers, Colors, and Shapes. It's main feature is the light up pad and main musical button, while it also has a slide switch for ratcheting sounds. It has an on/off switch with 2 volume levels.

We have been a fan of the Bright Starts collections from the beginning in our house. I love how they incorporate bright colors and black and white striping which is great for baby's eye development. One of their other products we already own and love include the Sensory Giraffe, Play A Tune Piano, Pop Links, Hop Along Carrier Toy Bar, and Tummy Turtle Prop and Play Mat.

The Lights & Sounds FunPad is already a huge hit with my 15-month-old son Logan. He goes back to it time and again during which his short attention span is engaged in all the fun things to push and head-bobbing melodies. He had no problem making the connection that the pad's little square boxes could each be pushed for different sounds, as they look very similar to mommy and daddy's App buttons on our phones and iPod which he likes to steal. I've already been referring to this product as the "baby iPad."

Some of the things I appreciate about the design are the different levels of volume, and the variation as well as the length of the melodies played. They don't seem to run on forever like some of the other musical toys that can quickly wear on a parents' nerves. This has been a great toy for taking along on car rides because it sits perfectly in baby's lap. We love our Lights & Sounds FunPad!

For an extra entry into my current Lucky Day Giveaway Hop, you can LIKE Bright Starts on Facebook, and Follow Bright Starts on Twitter, or leave a relevant comment on this post in the comment section below.

 ***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.

Wordless Wednesday! Batmobile!!

 We thought Uncle Kirk would enjoy seeing his nephew get such a kick out of his old batmobile we found. Duh nuh nuh nuh, Duh nuh nuh nuh, BATMAN!

FREE SAMPLE: Fish Oil by Viva Labs

Hey Readers! The same great folks who brought you the Krill Oil giveaway last week are releasing a new fish oil and for a limited time you can get a free sample! Check out the press release below.

Viva Labs, Inc. Announces the Debut of a Powerful New Fish Oil Product: Omega Select™
Viva Labs, Inc, an international leader in the development and creation of nutraceutical products, is excited to introduce Omega Select™. Omega Select™ has been formulated as a superior fish oil with a 90% concentrate of Omega-3’s. Omega Select™ has been officially launched through www.fishoil.com.
 

For a limited time, industry professionals can contact Viva Labs, Inc. at pr@fishoil.com for a free full one month supply, to experience the incredible effect Omega Select™ has on overall health and wellness.

 A free, seven day trial offer is also being offered through our website at www.fishoil.com to consumers interested in Omega-3 supplements as healthy lifestyle additions.

Fish oil has been receiving a lot of attention within the medical and homeopathic communities as of late due to its numerous health benefits in promoting: heart health, circulation, immune function, mental clarity, joint ease, and cholesterol balance. Over 14,000 studies have been done on the effects of fish oil and Omega-3's on the human body, and new studies are being published on a regular basis.
As news on the incredible effects of Omega-3’s have spread, fish oil products have become a staple supplement for Americans looking to take positive steps towards improving their quality of life.

The difficulty with supplements containing Omega-3’s, is that many manufacturers use a high heat extraction process called ‘molecular distillation’. When Omega-3’s are exposed to excessively high temperatures, molecular damage may occur. Molecular distillation can reach temperatures up to 200°C, which may cause damage to sensitive Omega-3 molecules. Most store brand Omega-3 products only have a 20%-30% concentration of Omega-3’s within a soft gel capsule.

After extensive research alongside a team of scientists and researchers, Viva Labs, Inc. began to utilize a patented Supercritical C02 extraction technology. This extraction process doesn’t expose Omega-3’s to temperatures over 60°C, which in turn preserves the fish oil components, ensuring that each Omega Select™ capsule has a 90% concentration of Omega-3’s. Each 2 soft gel capsule serving of Omega Select™ provides 900 mg’s of Omega-3’s.

In 1 tiny soft gel capsule, you’re getting the same amount of Omega-3’s found in 3 giant soft gel capsules. Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby, a renowned researcher in alternative and holistic medicine has stated: “When an important medical discovery comes along that empowers my patients to take more control of their personal health, it's my duty to bring them the news right away.”

“I'm talking about a scientific breakthrough in the way fish oil is processed and the way Omega-3 supplements are produced. This is especially important because Omega-3's are a vital and essential nutrient your cells simply cannot live without. “ “And now, thanks to Omega Select™ and a remarkable new extraction process, you can get the super-concentrated and purified dosage of Omega-3 fatty acids your body needs for the optimal health of your heart, joints, brain, eyes,
lungs and entire body.” Keith Scott-Mumby, M.D

At Viva Labs, Inc, we cannot express how excited we are to introduce Omega Select™ as a
superior product with a high concentrate of Omega-3’s. The incredible impact Omega
Select™ will certainly leave a lasting impression. We are pleased to be able to provide a seven
day, free trial of Omega Select™ to the consumer through www.fishoil.com so that everyone
can see the positive effects for themselves.*

About Viva Labs, Inc.: Viva Labs, Inc is dedicated to promoting holistic health. By creating
premium vitamin and nutraceutical supplements, we aim to improve quality of life. We work
alongside a team of leading scientists and researchers, our products are formulated using the
finest ingredients, while adhering to the highest standards of purity and quality. We exceed
every safety standard to guarantee that our customers are getting the healthiest supplement on
the market. Viva Labs, Inc. surpasses the strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
standards and all products are manufactured at FDA approved facilities.

*This free trial is offered for a seven day period, beginning March 5th, 2012. Supply is limited.