Must-Have Dresses of the Summer!

Tea Collection is a great place to find clothes for all ages. Starting today, Tea Collection is offering dresses under $20 on select styles! Tea Collection only has these major sales twice each year so make sure to shop today and save only while supplies last. This is a deal you definitely don’t want to miss. Happy Shopping!

Our Staff Favorites:

Tea Collection Rosebank Mini Dress

Tea Collection Joburg Wrap-Neck Dress

Tea Collection Sunset Stripe Flutter Dress

Fun and Healthy Are Not Opposites: How to Keep Your Family Safe and Happy on Vacation

In many ways, summer vacations provide a fantastic break from routine: everyone has time off from work, school, and household duties, and your days are devoted to family fun rather than the daily grind. Often, some household rules go out the window, too: junk food is practically unlimited, bedtimes are pushed back, and screen time limits are looser.

Bending the rules is fun. But I find that if you let sugary treats and late bedtimes become routine, you’ll find yourself saddled with cranky, overtired, sugar-hyped kids. That’s no recipe for a happy family vacation! To keep everyone running on an even keel, plan ahead using these time-tested tips.

1. Fill Up Their Tanks before You Leave

Kid-friendly vacation destinations, such as theme parks, are notorious for their overpriced, none-too-nutritious food options. If your kids are anything like mine, you won’t avoid buying a few fast-food meals. But you can minimize the damage by making sure the tykes eat a full, healthy breakfast early in the day. Many Orlando hotels and resorts affiliated with theme parks, including Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim, offer complimentary healthy and tasty breakfasts.

2. Deploy Snacks Strategically

To avoid being overrun with demands for sugary treats at every turn, take matters into your own hands. Pack some favorite healthy treats ahead of time and surprise your kids with them on the road. Try passing them out halfway to your destination or as a reward for good behavior. Your kids will love the sweet surprises, and you’ll love not being pestered for them! However, if you must make a fast-food stop you should still be making healthy decisions!

3. Stay Germ-Free

Bending the rules about bedtime or snacks might be fun, but there’s no benefit in being lax about hand-washing and other hygiene tasks. Studies by the SCA show that 40 percent of adults don’t wash their hands after coughing or sneezing. Imagine how much worse those figures are for kids! When you’re in amusement parks or other kid-dominated places, it’s especially important to scrub up before eating and after using bathrooms and use hand sanitizer throughout the day. Nothing ruins a vacation like swapping cold germs—or worse, a nasty stomach bug.

4. Respect the Sun

If you’re heading to warm, sunny climes, don’t neglect sun safety. Sunburns lead to short-term misery and are long-term risk factors for skin cancer. Make sure kids cover up with light clothing, hats, and sunglasses. Apply plenty of broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF factor. And don’t forget to reapply every two hours, especially if you’re swimming!

5. Plan Time-Outs

If your itinerary includes a long car trip, factor in plenty of time for breaks. Kids—and adults—need to get out of the car frequently. Breaks make for a happier journey and an easier transition to bedtime once you’ve arrived. Even fifteen minutes at a roadside picnic spot can burn off a lot of extra energy.

With summer being right around the corner I hope these summer travel tips will help you and your family enjoy that smooth sailing vacation you intended to have! I know these personally work for mine!

Guest BloggerKendra Thornton: Travel advocate, TV spokesperson, PR businesswoman, proud wife and mama of 3. I am a long time travel expert who has been packing my bags and traveling the world since I was 3 months old! I’ve found my utmost desire in life is right here in my own home. I have mixed my excitement for travel by bringing the taste of authentic cuisine to my own home with some of my unique recipes and sharing some of my personal traveling tips. Enjoy!

 

Freshen Up Your Home

With sunny skies, warm weather and dinner parties on the horizon… now is the perfect time to freshen up your home with colorful accent furniture, modern new designs and fabulous pieces that make every room pop!

Sofas, Love Seats & Settees Sale at One Kings Lane
Seating Arrangements – From the generous sofa at the heart of the family room to a cozy love seat for two, this collection has the perfect perches to meet your needs, fit your space, and complement your decor—patterns to solids, modern to traditional.

 

Dining Tables, Consoles & More Sale at One Kings Lane
Surface Beauty – For dining, defining, or display, the tables you choose should be both fabulously functional and wonderfully stylish. Here, you’ll find super surfaces, from consoles and end tables to kitchen and coffee tables, in styles, silhouettes, and finishes to complement every decor.

Armchairs, Club Chairs & More Sale at One Kings Lane
Pull Up A Chair – From traditional to contemporary, this assortment has a chair in every style. Mix, match, and find the right seat for the right space.

Nightstands, Chests and Armoires Sale at One Kings Lan
Bedroom Storage – Bedroom storage pieces have to meet your needs and look good doing it. This collection of nightstands, chests, and armoires ranges from traditional to contemporary, so you’re sure to find something to fit your space (and your stuff).

Helping Children in Need

Bringing worldwide cultures and modern design to children’s fashion, Tea Collection creates rich, vibrant clothing that will make any child feel special. But behind this stylish collection is a company with enduring values. Since partnering with The Global Fund for Children in 2006, Tea has raised more than $240,000 to support vulnerable children worldwide. Now you can help make a difference, too! On June 12th, Tea will donate $5 per order to the Global Fund for Children.

Because of GFC supporters like Tea, children living with HIV in South Africa receive the counseling and medical care they desperately need. In China, migrant children are given a safe place to play and learn, rather than laboring alongside their parents. And in Guatemala, young survivors of human trafficking are returned to the safety of their homes and reintegrated into their schools and communities. These are just a few of the thousands of lives touched by Tea’s generosity.

And, did you know that you can giveback all year long? Shop today and select a donation amount at checkout. Every dollar donated goes to the Global Fund for Children.

Day of Kids Sale

With the end of school just around the corner, we are looking forward to lazy summer days, outdoor toys, sleepovers, starry nights and lots of fun in the sun. Enjoy the Day of Kids Sale with everything you’ll need for the perfect summer!

Day of Kids Bookworms Sale at One Kings Lane
Open your little ones up to a new world of imagination and play with this collection of children’s library essentials. These volumes will delight kids (and plenty of adults) for years to come.

Day of Kids Great Indoors Sale at One Kings Lane
If you and the little ones are rained out, catching shade, or simply feel like staying in, these timeless toys, puzzles, and play sets are fail-safe ways to have fun.

Day of Kids Get Outside Sale at One Kings Lane
Whether your child is an adventurous camper or a laid-back lounger, this selection of toys, games, and furniture is made for fun in the sun.

Day of Kids The Places They’ll Go Sale at One Kings Lane
From school days to trips in the car to family vacations, make sure your young ones are packed and prepared for meals and snacks on the go with this collection of backpacks, lunch bags, snack containers, travel cups, and portable place mats.

Sambazon (shhh… and a giveaway!)

Here at Mason & Matisse, we love our juicing and use our juicer at least three times a day! Like so many parents, we strive to get as many fruits and veggies not only into our kids diets, but into our own. So we were delighted when we were asked to review Sambazon juices and smoothies through #momsmeet. We usually don’t think to buy juices or smoothies in stores, because most contain ingredients that are not natural. However, Sambazon’s little purple bottles had caught our eyes and we were very interested in trying a juice that says SUPERFOOD on its label!

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So the details are wonderful for those of you who love healthy juices and smoothies: all Sambazon Superfood juices are NON-GMO, USDA organic, vegan, gluten-free, full of antioxidants, healthy omega 3-6-9s and provide whole nutrition!

We tried the ENERGY Acai Berry + Yerba Mate + Guarana & ENERGY Mocha Java… and we love it! Both were really fresh tasting and these juices are going to be a great alternative for when we don’t have time to juice, because let’s face it, when we’re trying to get kids out the door we don’t always have time to juice when we get to the office.

Would you like to try Sambazon?

Enter our giveaway for one winner to receive THREE free product vouchers plus a wooden bowl and spoon valued at $45! Leave a comment below and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

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For the latest news and product updates follow Sambazon on Facebook!

Disclaimer: We received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As Moms Meet bloggers, We agreed to use this product and post our opinion on our blog. Our opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of the product.

Memorial Day Sale + Tea Collection = Summer Style

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Fabulous sale alert! Starting today, through Monday, May 27th, Tea Collection is offering $15 Girls Dresses, $12 Girls Leggings and $12 Boys Tops. Stock up on comfortable and durable tops for boys. Mix and match adorable girls’ legging and dresses for endless outfit combinations. Don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this amazing sale from Tea Collection! Happy Shopping!

Introducing the new Man of Steel Collection!

Man of Steel Warby ParkerWarbyParker.com is excited to announce its new limited edition Man of Steel Collection! This new collection was designed in collaboration with the much-anticipated film, “Man of Steel”. Their 2 new frames, Chamberlain & Percy, are the best of both worlds – one is bold, the other is bookish, but both include graphic pops of color at the temple arm and start at only $95 each. But best of all, $15 from each $95 purchase will be donated to 826NYC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students’ writing skills.

View the new Man of Steel Collection! Click here
Take caution. Friends may think you have unrivaled sight. Shop Warby Parker’s new limited edition collection inspired by the new film “Man of Steel” – Only $95 Rx glasses & Free shipping and 30-day Returns at WarbyParker.com!

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The HGTV Sale!

Starting today, Wednesday, May 22, One Kings Lane is partnering with HGTV to help you build the perfect room. Start with a solid foundation. Layer on pieces of personality. Add some HGTV expert tips. It adds up to a space that’s so you. This sale is going to be huge so don’t miss out on getting tips from the experts while finding the perfect new pieces for your home.

HGTV Furniture Finds at One Kings Lane
Creating a space you’ll love to live in begins with beautiful, comfortable furnishings that fit your lifestyle and your room. From statement-making sofas to understated accent tables, all the elements to build the perfect living, sleeping, or dining space are right here in an array of styles.

 

HGTV Lighting Looks at One Kings Lane
The right lighting can really set the mood and ambience for every room. Whether you’re looking for an industrial-chic table lamp to refresh your living room, a glittering chandelier to add drama to your kitchen, or a sleek pendant to highlight a vanity, every piece in this selection will help you set the stage.

HGTV Artwork For Flair at One Kings Lane
Without taking up any elbow room, beautiful works of art can impact an entire space – adding personality, color, and dimension. This is a moment to have fun: Introduce a bold color or create a wall of prints in different scales.

HGTV Tabletop For Entertaining at One Kings Lane
Let your dining space reflect your personality with this collection of colorful glassware and gleaming whiteware in a variety of shapes and styles.

Celebrate Father’s Day

Minted_fathersday2013_10off_600x270_v01-1The time has come to show all those Fathers out there the appreciation they deserve! And you don’t want to settle for just any ordinary gift – you want something unique and personal to express your gratitude. Minted is the perfect one stop shop featuring unique Father’s Day Gifts created exclusively for Minted by our community of independent designers. With 10% OFF all of Minted’s Father’s Day Gifts through 5/27, chose from a wide range of gifts including personalized stationery, journals and custom art prints.

Personalized Journals and Stationery
Printed on premium paper and bound with chic grommets, customize one of Minted’s beautiful journals for the Father you are celebrating. You can even choose lined, graph, or blank interior pages. Or you can show your appreciation with Minted’s personalized stationery, printed on a variety of luxurious, high quality paper stocks with a wide assortment of fresh & unique designs. Don’t worry about doing much gift wrapping either, because both come in a chic, white embossed wrapper! I’m a sucker for customizing with photos, which makes Thumbprint Love Journal a favorite with Plaid Shield Stationery.

Father’s Day Art Prints
If you’re looking for something the whole family can enjoy, don’t miss Minted’s Father’s Day Wall Art! Brighten up Dad’s walls with new spring-themed, Limited Edition Wall Art, created exclusively for Minted. Check out the wide assortment of both custom and non-custom art prints that will definitely make him feel special! A great office print is Seattle Space Needle Flare.

Greeting Cards
Minted is your one-stop shop because they now offer a unique assortment of customizable greeting cards to pair with your gift! Each card is personalizable and unique to your special recipient. Our modern Father’s Day cards are beautifully printed on your choice of luxurious signature paper, 100% recycled matte stationery paper or gorgeous pearlescent paper. A favorite is Painted Best Dad!