Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Circus XTREME Las Vegas Review

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Do you love the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus?  We do.  We have been to these shows a few times, and really enjoy them.  We went to the Circus XTREME in Las Vegas on the opening night.  We were very impressed.  This show is fun for all ages.  It is loaded with all kinds of entertainment.  They have clowns, acrobats, animals, people being shot from cannons, and much more.  Are you going to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's Circus XTREME?  This really was our favorite circus from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey that we have been too.

The Circus XTREME is a circus that has been taken to an extreme level.  It has lots of lights that really add to the show.  I absolutely loved the elephants in this show.  They were amazing.  My 8 and 10 year old were impressed.  The elephants really did an amazing job showing off all of their talents.  These massive animals are really impressive, and truly adorable.

We also enjoyed the big cats in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.  These are so neat.  I could not take my eyes off these huge cats.  It really is amazing how well they are trained.  It is something else to see these giant animals doing amazing tricks.  We are cat lovers, and my children enjoyed seeing these big guys.  

The Circus Xtreme has great clowns.  They even walked around the audience during the intermission.  They are hysterical, and put a smile on our faces  The acrobats are impressive too.  We loved the tight rope walkers.  We thought it was really neat to see them walking with ease on the tight rope.  

We enjoyed seeing the acrobatics at the end of the show do tricks on trampolines.  They show was unique because it even had some ramps with riders on bikes.  I have never seen anything like this.  It was very entertaining.  My 10 year old son enjoyed it!

This is just some of the great family friendly entertainment you will get to see at the Circus XTREME.  There is still time to purchase tickets for the show.  

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Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Infuse by Eric Prum and Josh Williams Review

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I have always been interested in learning how to infuse when it comes to cooking in the kitchen.  Have you ever done this before?  Infuse by Eric Prum and Josh Williams makes infusing easy.  I was really impressed with this book.  It teaches you how to easily infuse oils, spirits, and water.  There are so many uses for infused oils, spirits, and water when it comes to the kitchen.  

Infuse really simply explains how to infuse different items.  I love how easy it is!  I honestly expected infusing to be much harder than it really is.  The book includes recipes on how to infuse, but also how to use the oil, spirit, or water that you infused.  This book has more than 50 great recipes.  The book also gives you the basics.  This means that they tell you exactly what you need to infuse.  It is broken down very simply.  

I personally love infused oils.  I have only purchased them previously, but I will be making them now.  I love to use infused oils with a great bread, and dip it.  The infused oil section in this book has so many recipes.  Olio Santo is a tasty oil that is infused with chili peppers.  This is a Caribbean style oil.  Yum!  There is even a recipe for basil oil, sage oil, and more!  

Infused spirits are a fun idea.  This is alcohol infused with lots of flavor.  These recipes are so easy too.  These are the way to impress your house guests when they come over too!  Did you know that you can make peach bourbon?  This book tells you how, and it is so easy!  Some of the other recipes for infused spirits include Irish Cream, Limoncello, and many more.

Infused waters are great year round, but they are a great way to get yourself or your family to drink a little more water in the warmer months.  Infused waters are flavorful, and refreshing.  The Jalepeno Spiked Grapefruit Water sounds amazing!  There is also an amazing recipe for Pineapple Mint Coconut Water.

What type of recipe would you want to try from the book Infuse?  There really are so many great ones to choose from.  You can learn more about Infuse here.  You can learn more about the authors here.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

Beyond Championships Teen Edition Review

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I love finding great books that inspire my children to be the best that they can be.  I was recently introduced to Beyond Championships A Playbook for Winning at Life - Teen Edition.  This book is by Coach Dru Joyce II.  The foreword is by Lebron James.  My 10 year old loves to play basketball.  I thought this would be a great book for him.  This book really isn't about basketball though.  It is about how to win at life.  If has great tips on how to be the best that you can be.  I love that it helps teens understand the importance of making the right choices in life.  This is something that is very important to learn at a very young age.

This book is a playbook for winning at life.  This book even touches on the fact that not everyone is perfect.  It talks about making mistakes, but also how to continue on after you make a mistake.  The book incorporates real life stories to explain how to win at life!  I think this makes is easier for teens to relate to when it is explained in this manner.  

This book also talks about making decisions. It can be hard for teens to sometimes understand what and why something is the right decision.  This part of the book helps point them in the right direction.  Something that I found really neat was that the book talks about The Power of Words.  This is interesting because I truly believe what is said that people are watching what you say with words, but also what you say with your actions.

These are just some of the great tips that your teen will find in this book.  This book also has a section with some pictures that make the book even more interesting.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Princess Joy Sticker and Activity Book Review

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My daughter is always so bored during the Summer.  I am always looking for books that keep her entertained.  My daughter loves to color and do word searches too.  We recently received a Princess Joy Sticker and Activity Book.  This is a great book for Summertime.  It is full of lots of fun activities.  I also like that this colorful activity book also teaches my child good morals, but she is having fun while she is learning.  

This activity book is geared towards children 4 to 8 years old.  It features the beautiful princess Joy.  My 8 year old fell in love with her.  The book contains 50 reusable stickers.  These can be removed and placed in a different spot in the book easily.  My daughter really loved all the colorful stickers in this book.  This book has a word search, coloring pages, mazes, and more.  It provides so much fun for young girls.  This is a nice quiet activity.  This activity book would be great to bring on an airplane or road trip too.

I would definitely recommend this book.  It is reasonably priced.  It retails for about $3.99.  

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Inside Out - Disney-Pixar - Book Reviews

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The Disney-Pixar release of the movie Inside Out really looks great.  It is a movie that I can't wait to take my 8 and 10 year old to see.  I honestly can't wait to see it myself.  Riley is the main character in this movie.  The movie will be in theaters on June 19th.  Are you going to go see it?  Disney-Pixar has come out with some great books that are based on the movie Inside Out.

Inside Out - Read-Along Storybook and CD

This book is a colorfully illustrated picture book.  The CD includes character voices from the movie.  It also has fun sound effects.  My 8 year old loves to read along with the book as the CD is playing.  This book is about Riley and her emotions.  The book features Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust.  This book follows the story from the Inside Out movie.  This book will retail for about $6.99.

Inside Out - Driven By Emotions

I was very excited to receive a copy of this book.  This is actually a great reading level for my 10 year old.  This is a chapter book for children 8-12.  This book even tells stories not seen in the Inside Out movie.  The chapters also feature a different versions of the movie.  The really neat part about this is that the stories in the chapters are told by her different emotions.  This book will retail for about $10.99.

Inside Out - Box of Mixed Emotions

This is a great little set for toddlers and preschool aged children.  This set contains 5 little books.  Each book features a different emotion from Inside Out.  The books include Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear.  These are the perfect size for little hands too.  These books would make a great gift for any fan of this movie.

Inside Out - Sadly Ever After

This is a colorful picture book that is beautifully illustrated.  This hardbound book is great for early readers.  It is appropriate for children 6 to 8 years old.  The book is a story featuring the characters from Inside Out.  This book even includes a free downloadable ebook.  This book will retail for about $17.99.

These are just some of the great books that Disney has to offer.  You can visit their website to learn more about all of the books they have.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Coolibar UPF 50+ Swimsuits - Review

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I cannot believe how hot it is already in Vegas!  Are you enjoying the warm outdoor weather where you live?  We spend a ton of time outdoors when it is warm out.  We love to take the kids to the pool, water parks, and splash pads.  I have been looking for a great swimsuit for myself for when we are outside in the water.  Coolibar offers a great selection of swimwear for men, women, boys, and girls.

Coolibar swimwear is stylish, and looks great on.  It is really unique though.  Their swimwear provides a UPF 50+ protection from the sun.  This is sun protection that is provided by the fabric that the swimwear is made of.  What does that exactly mean?  The material blocks 98% of the UV rays from the sun.  This is really neat!

I received a great swimsuit from Coolibar.  They are offering some great new swimwear options.  The Ruche Halter Swimsuit is adorable.  I received the Coastal Mosaic color.  It really is a pretty pattern.  This suit is available in sizes 4 through 14.  The suit fits true to size.  It is comfortable to wear, and the material is super soft.  I love that this suit gives you plenty of coverage.  The swimsuit is fully lined.  I love the skirt style bottom.  This one piece suit has lightly padded cups, and a halter style top portion.  You can order this suit directly from Coolibar for $110.  It truly is a great suit that I will be wearing all Summer long.

This is just one of the great swimsuits that Coolibar offers with their UPF 50+ material.  They also offer a great selection of hats, cover ups, shirts, pants, and much more.  You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Helen Ficalora - Summer Jewelry Review

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I am always looking for ways to accessorize my Summer wardrobe.  I love to add great pieces of jewelry that really incorporate the fun of Summer into my outfit.  I was recently introduced to Helen Ficalora jewelry.  This is a jewelry line that is inspired by nature.  The line is absolutely beautiful.  I fell in love with so many of pieces when I was browsing around the website.  It really is not surprising that this line is popular with the celebrities.  

Helen offers a variety of jewelry pieces.  The line includes necklaces, earrings, rings, and more.  Here initial alphabet charms are adorable.  These make an excellent gift.  The line also includes charms that incorporate diamonds.  Helen Ficalora also offer a variety of different colored metals.  I like that sterling silver, white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold are options too.  Not everyone likes the same color metal when it comes to their jewelry.  

I received a piece from Helen Ficalora's beach collection.  This necklace is the perfect Summer accessory.  It goes with anything.  The sterling silver scallop sea shell necklace is fun.  It says Summer when I look at it.  The shell hangs from an 18 inch chain.  This is a great gift for someone that has a Summer birthday too.  There are a variety of other great Summer accessories that Helen Ficalora offers.  The scallop shell is also available in white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold.  There is even an adorable anchor charm that is perfect for your Summer wardrobe.

You can learn more about all of the beautiful pieces of jewelry from Helen Ficalora by visiting her website. You can also connect with Helen Ficalora on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.