My son plays hockey.  That means my son stinks.  No, not at playing hockey, but let’s just say that the ride home from a hockey game or practice, I’m riding with the windows open.  Phew.  It doesn’t matter if he uses the proper hygiene products – it just doesn’t help when he’s really had some physical work out like hockey.

So, when I was offered the opportunity to review a product I’d never heard of – called QwikShower Wipes, I laughed. And accepted. Quickly.

Developed by a Maryland dad who also disliked the stinky kids ride that followed sports and school activities, QwikShower wipes are large, moist, single-use disposable washcloths for those occasions when a shower isn’t feasible.  They are packaged individually and are a good size (10′”x12”) for those quicky cleanups. 

QwikShower wipes aren’t just for kids, either.

They’re:

–Convenient. Each wipe is individually wrapped for portability and to ensure it never dries out. Kids can slip it into a backpack or purse and go!

–Effective. With a large 10” x 12” dimension and a resilient cloth-like material, QwikShower Wipes are big and study enough to clean the entire body – also leaving a slight fresh scent behind that’s been tested and well-received by teenagers and their parents.

–Green. Environmentally friendly, QwikShower Wipes are non-aerosol and emit zero fluorocarbon emissions unlike popular body sprays.  This also ensures the scent won’t invade the personal space of others or overwhelm a locker room.

–Economical. With an affordable price point starting at just 49 cents each coupled with the company’s free shipping policy, QwikShower Wipes have made it easier and more affordable than ever to keep kids clean and body odor-free.

–Versatile. QwikShower Wipes are not just for gym class! They’re great for use after sports practices and games, a day at the beach, or an impromptu restaurant outing with the family. Also a stellar solution for adults, the wipes are perfectly suited for boaters, campers and fitness enthusiasts. They are also a must for emergency preparedness kits in the event of water outages.

–Fundraising. When partnered with a sponsoring organization, QwikShower Wipes will support local communities throughout the U.S. by contributing 10% of sales to a PTA, booster club or non-profit organization of the buyer’s choice.

Anthony was dubious about opening up the package and using it to clean himself up and make himself LESS STINKY – but hey, you know what?  Kids these days get so busy, these wipes are perfect.  Between activities and responsibilities, and then add in the fun parts of being a teen – ugh.  They need to be clean and smelling good, not “I just played football and I stink!”  LOL

I loved them, and next hockey season, there WILL be some in the hockey bag, that’s for sure!

FYI: I received some QuikShower wipes in order to write this review.  My opinions are all mine.

When I was notified that I’d been accepted to write about Shutterfly’s huge selection of Christmas and holiday selection of cards, calendars, invitations and other related media, I was thrilled.  I’ve always loved sending and receiving holiday cards.  A big part of the fun comes from picking out JUST the right card to send to a pretty wide variety of people.  I send some to family, of course, some to friends, both near and far, and some to clients.   Sometimes, I buy different ones, bit I prefer to use the same one for as many as I can.

Shutterfly makes that easy!

Clicking on Shutterfly’s folded greeting cards button brings me 199 options!  Of course, being a photographer, I LOVE the idea of including my photographs on a holiday card, and Shutterfly makes that super simple.

First, of course, is picking out your photographs.  I can’t help you with that – of course, having tens of thousands of photos on my harddrives makes this step nearly impossible!

Second, choose the layout or card design that you like best, that will show off your photos.  Like I said, they have 199 different options. SURELY, you can pick one, right?  (ok, I know – it’s hard to choose just one!)

Third, select those photos you’ve picked out of your collection – OR you can even log into your Shutterfly account and use any that you’ve got on there.

Upload the photos to their site (or transfer them) – it only takes a few minutes.

Fourth,  just drag your photos into the right places on the card that you’d like them to appear.

Once you’re happy with your photos, you just click on the caption box, sign your cards with your own greeting and you’re done.  It’s so simple and easy.

For me, personally, I never knew Shutterfly had so many choices.  They’ve made the process quick and painless and very affordable too!   They start at just $1.19 each, and are full-sized cards.  They can ship them to you OR they’ll stamp and mail your cards FOR YOU (for a small fee)!  How cool is THAT?

here’s my sample that I prepared to show you.  It’s not the ones I’ve ordered, mainly because I didn’t have the right photos on this computer LOLhttp://www.dawniemom.com/wp-admin/post-new.php

I’m kind of sad today. Sad because I just finished the last bowl of Kellogg’s FiberPlus™ Antioxidants Cereals in Berry Yogurt Crunch. 

Back in “the day”, fiber cereals were for old people.  Fiber cereals tasted like hay. Fiber cereals certainly weren’t sought after by people under… 50.

Now, though, it’s different.  Kellogg’s new FiberPlus Antioxidants cereals have helped change that. 

I’ll admit I haven’t been a big fiber seeker. But I agreed to take a look at the new cereals and ummm. Wow.  Seriously!  My favorite is, as I mentioned, the Berry Yogurt Crunch variety.  The flakes were great – they didn’t sog out in the milk.  The yogurt covered berries were delicious – probably why my KIDS wouldn’t leave the cereal alone.  I suppose my selfishness comes from the fact that there aren’t too many cereals I actually like.  I like the old standards I grew up on.  However, they’re not necessarily the most healthy of choices, so I don’t buy them for the 3 other cereal eaters in the family. 

However, now that Kellogg’s FiberPlus™ Antioxidants Cereals has come along, I can now buy something *I* will covet hide like that I know my kids will love without caring that it’s a H E A L T H Y choice.