Now that summer is here in full force, my family seems to live outdoors.  We spend countless hours each week down at our local pool and neighborhood park and with the scorching Texas heat, sun protection is a must!

Of course, having a little girl also means that I try and dress Riley in the cutest clothing possible and I really enjoy swimsuit shopping for her.  This year, I was thrilled to have the chance to try out one of the many adorable swimsuits from Lands' End.  They're one of my favorite retailers for children's clothing and have anything and everything you'll need this summer for safe and fashionable fun.  Keep reading to learn more!

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In my opinion, kitchen decor took a giant leap forward with the advent of stainless steel appliances.  Nothing against the colored lacquer finishes of yesteryear, but they just can't hold a candle in the looks department to stainless steel.

When my husband and I moved into our new home and began renovating our kitchen, we gradually swapped out our old appliances for their spankin' new stainless steel counterparts.  Unfortunately, this caused me to realize one thing...stainless steel requires a completely different cleaner than the rest of our kitchen.

Comet has been bringing us the epitome of clean for generations and has since come to release three brand new additions to their family.  These stainless steel cleaners will make your appliances sparkle like never before and are super easy to use.  Keep reading to learn more!

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When you see the word, Clearasil, you probably think of a teen or tween in need during their never-ending battle against acne.  I wish that were the case here, but unfortunately, the acne battle has been waging in my own home for over 20 years and the warrior is me.  It seems that I've been cursed with a great big 'ol case of "adult acne" and I frequently look to Clearasil to help keep it under wraps.

That's why I jumped at the chance to review the new Clearasil PerfectaWash Automatic Face Wash Dispenser.  This little gem provides hardworking facial cleanser in a no-touch dispenser and takes the guesswork out of using the perfect dose of product every time.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Anytime I leave the house for several hours, it always seems that I return with a pain in my back and/or shoulder.  I know that it's due to carrying my purse for an extended amount of time, but how can I get around that?  I mean a girl has to have her belongings, especially if a longer trip is in order.  For instance, if I'm going on a shopping trip, I typically carry my large billfold, lipstick, sunglasses, cell phone, car keys, hand sanitizer and Kindle.  If my husband and daughter are with me, the list of contents in my purse always seems to grow exponentially.

So what's a girl to do?  How can we carry the essentials we need each time we leave the house, yet keep the back, neck and shoulder pain at bay?  Thankfully, AmeriBag has the answer!  Keep reading to learn more!

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One of my daughter's favorite make-believe games is "space explorer".  She loves pretending that she's an astronaut and we spend many afternoons exploring our home as though it contained undiscovered planets and galaxies far, far away.

I love that my daughter finds a never-ending fascination with space exploration and constantly enlists her stuffed animals to help her explore the unknown.  We've even been known to create bonafide space helmets for them using Saran Wrap and a rubber band.

So naturally, I was elated to learn about the Astronaut Space Pack Super Soaking Water Blaster from Aeromax.  This water gun promises to blast water over 30 feet, yet resembles an astronaut's jet pack.  Keep reading to learn more!

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When I was a little kid, I always looked forward to the summertime because I knew my family would be spending plenty of time by the water.  Whether it was a swimming pool, the beach or a lake never mattered much to me, I just loved getting wet and splashing about.  I also loved the change of scenery and especially the change of living things that were present around beaches and lakes.

Educational Insights, manufacturer of playful products with serious educational value, has found a terrific way for your little scientist to explore the bodies of water you visit this summer. The GeoSafari Plankton Net allows them to get up close and personal with microscopic aquatic specimens. Keep reading to learn more!

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