I was invited to host a lifestyle segment on ABC 33/40, Talk of Alabama and share safety tips for kids rooms. The segment was a lot of fun because I truly enjoy discussing new products with a local audience!
The main focus was to bring safety awareness of products for kids rooms. Parents must ask are home decor items functional and eliminate hazards for little ones?
As a mom, I love to decorate my kids room (especially in character themes) but there’s also consideration for electric plugs, heat consumption, contained storage bins, and comfortable sleep.
The products shown below are beneficial and can be successful in everyone’s home:
1. Blindsgalore (BG Kids Brand) Shade – recommends completely cordless blinds or shades when children in the home. The company offers hundred of independently certified child safe blinds and shades.
2. Kidzooz Pillow – Designed by a chiropractor, parent and grandparent, this is more than just a stuffed animal or pillow but a product that combines the two while encouraging good sleep habits.
3. BPA Free Storage and Organizers –
Available in three colors – grey, pink and blue
Includes three pieces – a caddy, bucket and tote
The storage items are BPA Free and made of a durable canvas exterior.
4. Interactive Finding Dory Wall Friend – The interactive light-up, talking Wall Friend from uncle Milton toys is a perfect addition to a child’s bedroom.
Just touch the remote control button and watch as Dory lights up and talks with many fun, familiar phrases from the new Finding Dory movie.
Have you heard of agua fresca? It’s a drink traditionally sold by street vendors throughout Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. This beverage—which is perfect for cooling down on warm days—has recently grown in popularity throughout the U.S. thanks to its refreshing quality.
Today, The Host of TLC’s Sunday Brunch, Ereka Vetrini will introduce you to the refreshing world of agua fresca, and share a few of her thirst-quenching recipes to get your readers prepped for spring and summer.
The recipes Ereka demonstrates will feature the recently released Agua Fresca line from Santa Cruz Organic®. As a pioneer organic brand, Santa Cruz Organic offers a variety of organic, 100 percent juices that you can feel good about drinking.
Ereka will also share additional tips with our site very soon!
About Ereka Vetrini:
Ereka Vetrini is a TV Host, Lifestyle Expert, Brand Spokesperson, Producer, Blogger and proud mom of two! Tune-in to TLC Sunday Brunch on Sunday mornings as Ereka brings you the very best brunch & cocktail recipes, styling tips and so much more! Ereka is also the host of Lifetime’s Access Health where her and her team bring you the latest cutting-edge developments and innovations in medicine, nutrition and fitness, so women everywhere can take charge of their health, starting today! As the TV spokesperson for AllRecipes magazine, you can catch her in the kitchen at The Today Show, Meredith Vieira Showand The Better Show where she cooks up recipes created by home cooks from across the country. Ereka was the host of Easy Does It on Yahoo! where she interviewed authors, experts and celebrities to uncover everything you need to know about how to simplify family life. As a mother of two, Ereka enjoys spending every spare minute running after her 1st grader and preschooler. Check out her blog BeYOUtifulmoms.comto see how she balances it all and deals with her daily dose of mom guilt.
WHAT: Sparkling Ice®, part of the Talking Rain® Beverage Company portfolio, announced a new packaging design for its great tasting, zero calorie, Sparkling Ice Tea product line, which now includes Lemon Tea, Raspberry Tea, Peach Tea and new Half & Half flavors.
The introduction of the Sparkling Ice Tea collection in early 2015 provided the brand with a new opportunity to expand on-shelf presence at retailers nationwide by offering a variety of products in assorted categories to meet a wide-range of consumer demands. The new packaging features bold colors and bright fonts designed to reflect each of the Sparkling Ice Tea flavors and refreshing characteristics.
As part of the new design debut, Sparkling Ice will also merge its current Sparkling Ice Lemonade with Tea product into the tea collection, renaming the flavor “Sparkling Ice Tea Half & Half.” Half & Half has the same great taste that consumers have come to love, and makes the perfect addition to Sparkling Ice Tea’s line of refreshing pick-me-ups that deliver just the right amount of fizz.
The full Sparkling Ice Teas collection now includes, Raspberry Tea, Lemon Tea, Peach Tea, and Half & Half flavors.
WHEN: April 5th, 2016
WHY: As the leaders in the sparkling water category, Sparkling Ice continuously seeks out new opportunities to meet the demands of our dedicated customers. Through the redesign and expansion of its Ice Tea collection, Sparkling Ice is responding directly to consumers searching for healthier beverage options.
WHERE: The new teas packaging is currently available in select retail outlets across the country via single serve bottles. For more information about Sparkling Ice products and flavors, please visit www.SparklingIce.com and www.facebook.com/SparklingICE.
About Sparkling Ice Beverages:
Sparkling Ice beverages combine sparkling water, natural flavors, fruit juice, vitamins and antioxidants to offer a great tasting lightly carbonated beverage, all without the calories. Sparkling Ice is the Bold Side of Water, offering a bold, flavored, lightly-carbonated beverage that appeals to all age groups. Available in eleven refreshing flavors: Black Raspberry, Orange Mango, Pink Grapefruit, Kiwi Strawberry, Coconut Pineapple, Pomegranate Blueberry, Peach Nectarine, Lemon Lime, Crisp Apple, Cherry Limeade, Strawberry Watermelon and new in 2016 Black Cherry. Sparkling Ice Lemonades, launched in 2013, are available in three refreshing flavors: Classic Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade and Peach Lemonade. Sparkling Ice Teas launched nationally in 2015 and include Peach Tea, Raspberry Tea, Lemon Tea and Half & Half flavors. SPARKLING ICE can be found in retailers nationwide. Sparkling Ice is part of the Talking Rain family of beverages, and retails for $1.19-$1.29. To locate Sparkling Ice, visit www.sparklingice.com/locate/.
Review –
Truthfully, we consume too many beverages that are not healthy. Our selections are either loaded with sugar, sodium, acid, or caffeine. In a previous life (teaching Nutrition and Foods) I learned that anything your body craves is considered a deficit. This means your body has a lack of the proper vitamins or minerals.
Sparkling Ice is a great substitute from our normal unhealthy beverages because it’s caffeine free, gluten-free, and zero calories. To make this beverage more appealing, it comes in a variety of flavors!
My first connection with the product was actually through my husband. He tested one for me (smile) and said, “Kim this tastes really good!” From that point, I have started to sip Sparkling Ice as a soda substitute. My favorite flavor is the Raspberry Tea.
Take my advice and try Sparkling Ice Tea to get on track with your dietary needs!
Join Macy’s for a fabulous health and wellness-focused event featuring Fitness Expert, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas as she teaches you the dance moves from her hit single “Body”. Also, there will be fun challenges provided by the Fitness organization Divas in Defense!
Plus, see the newest looks in activewear from head to toe.
Everyone’s updating their home for the Spring season! Whether it’s purchasing new pillows, curtains or adding tulips to a vase, new decor can uplift any space.
Last week, I hosted a Lifestyle Segment on Fox 45 News discussing home decor trends with a technology flair. Blindsgalore is a window treatment company, specializing in Bali Blinds. This particular type of home blinds is considered eco-friendly and it operates from a smart phone/table app or remote control. Customers can open their blinds while sitting on the couch or in a different area of the home!
I had the opportunity to showcase products from the Diono car seat brand on Fox 45 News WBFF Baltimore. This was a great segment because I’m a mom and having an organized car can be a lifesaver!
Every parent should know about this company because they have amazing products! The three items I discussed where Radian RXT Car Seat, Travel Pal, and Stow n Go. As you can see from the photo, parents are able to store toys, food items, and travel buddies for their little ones.
I had a lot of fun and hope that I helped to make someone’s family travel easier. Visit Diono.com to view more of their products!
Lifestyle and Entertaining Expert, Limor Suss shares tips for the perfect Labor Day Party –
LABOR DAY PARTY TIPS
How do you select a theme for your Labor Day Party?
Pick a theme that’s simple to put together and utilizes items you have in your house already so you’re not going out and buying a bunch of stuff.
The theme all depends on what type of party you want to throw. If you’re hosting a casual backyard barbecue, then the theme should be just as simple, but if you want to throw a lavish cocktail affair, then it’s fun to be a little more creative.
What’s the best location to celebrate with family and friends?
An outdoor location is definitely best, especially if the weather is nice. Labor Day is one of your last chances to celebrate the summer with friends and family, so having a party in a park or someone’s backyard is preferable.
In your opinion, should the menu be potluck meal or grilled delights?
It really depends on the size of your party. If you’re having a small, intimate gathering, it’s nice to give your guests a home grilled meal, but for larger parties, I like to do a combination of potluck and day-of grilling.
What are some popular activities to help create a fun environment?
Setting up different games and sports for the kids is always fun. You want to make sure they are having fun while the adults are socializing. I also love a good grill-off – it’s fun to have the self-proclaimed “best grillers” show off their skills and the results are delicious.
Should there be a dress code or come as you are?
You don’t have to have a dress code because you want everyone to be comfortable, but one thing I like to do is create a custom t-shirt for my friends and family to wear – I like to use CustomInk.com because they make the design process really easy. Having a custom t-shirt that everyone can wear is a great way to bring everyone together as one big family, and it makes a nice surprise gift. Your group selfies will also look really cool if you’re all wearing the same t-shirt.
Where can we go to learn more tips?
Head over to my blog TrendsGirl.com, I’m always sharing great tips for planning family gatherings.
About Limor Suss:
Lifestyle and Entertaining Expert, Limor Suss. Limor has appeared on TODAY Show, FOX and Friends, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, PIX11, New York Live & many others talking about entertaining tips, DIY crafts, the hottest tech gadgets, gift ideas and the latest beauty trends.
August was National Coffee Month andpeople everywhere celebrated this delicious beverage. I’m an avid coffee drinker and brew a pot daily. Some people like to enjoy a cup of tea but there’s a few tricks to brewing coffee at home.
I like to use filtered water for the best results; add hazelnut (or vanilla) syrup along with creamer and sugar. If you’re monitoring your sugar intake, substitute with a sweetener. Take your coffee up a notch by adding whipped cream and cinnamon. As a hobby, my mom and I like to purchase flavored coffee beans such French Roast, Pumpkin, or Caramel Pecan. It’s fun to taste the various spices and scents!
Also, the best place to store a bag of coffee is in a cool, airtight container to ensure the flavor’s not lost. Last Sunday, I had the chance to share coffee, espresso, and tea brewing products on WBAL TV Baltimore. I am always enthusiastic about discussing fashion, parent, or home products.
IMUSA Electric Espresso Maker | IMUSA Espresso Set | KRUPS Savoy Machine
Krups Burr Grinder | Ten Thousand Villages Mugs | T-Fal Electric Kettle
Chatting with Jennifer Franciotti
Smiling with Miri Marshall, Meteorologist
I had a great time visiting WBAL – TV Baltimore and hope the items (shown) will encourage my audience to enjoy brewing products at home.
Tune in to watch the first-ever national U.S. broadcast of We Day, featuring First Lady Michelle Obama, Selena Gomez, Nick Jonas, Jennifer Hudson along with inspiring young Americans celebrating the ‘We’ Movement
We Day airs commercial-free on ABC, Friday, August 21, 2015 at 8pm ET/7pm CT
We Day, in collaboration with ABC, invites families to tune in to the first-ever U.S. national broadcast of We Day, airing commercial-free on August 21, 2015 at 8/7pm CT.
Selena Gomez, Jennifer Hudson, Common, Tyrese Gibson, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Jennifer Aniston, The Band Perry, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Rico & Raini Rodriguez, Paul Rudd, Josh Gad, Colbie Caillat, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Macklemore, Lupe Fiasco, Shay Mitchell, Dennis Haysbert and Kid President will come together to encourage young Americans to be engaged, active citizens and make a difference in their local and global communities. The First Lady will also share an inspiring message to young Americans; watch Michelle Obama’s video here.
Michelle Obama
The broadcast, timed just as kids in the U.S. are heading back to school, is meant to bring families across America together for the most important conversations they’ll have all year to explore and discuss social issues faced by today’s youth and how they can take action on the issues they care about. Bullying, struggles with body image, the environment, inner-city violence and literacy are only a handful of the social issues that will be covered in We Day, which features international activists and We Day co-founders, Craig and Marc Kielburger along with iconic celebrities, international activists, and inspiring young Americans that have dealt with these issues first-hand. We Day challenges families to tune in and become a part of the growing movement that is motivating students to take action on issues and create systemic change in communities around the world.
“I am so proud to be part of We Day. Connecting with hundreds of thousands of youth that are determined to make this world a better place is so inspiring,” said Selena Gomez, Host of We Day. “By coming together, young people are empowered to take action on issues they care about and make an impact – We Day is the movement that sparks inspiration and leads to action. I believe that this is the generation that will change the world, and I can’t wait to see what they do next.”
“Today’s generation of young people have the power to create and lead real systematic change,” said We Day co-founder, Craig Kielburger. “From bake sales and coin drives, clothing drives and awareness campaigns, youth across America are taking action on local and global issues they care about, and are being caring global citizens in the process. We’re so excited to lead the conversation on August 21st and help families discuss issues that have an effect on such a large part of our youth population. We are all about encouraging youth to take a stand for their passions, and we hope our message will shine through to the whole family and leave a lasting impression.”
On August 21st at 8/7pm CT tune in to ABC to watch the first-ever U.S. commercial-free, one-hour broadcast of We Day. Celebrating a generation committed to changing their world, We Day features inspiring stories of young Americans. Joined by host Selena Gomez, Jennifer Hudson, Nick Jonas, Common, Tyrese Gibson, Demi Lovato, The Band Perry and more. We Day is made possible by national title sponsor Allstate, presenting sponsors Unilever and Microsoft YouthSpark, and supported by Walgreens and ABC. Check out we.org for more information. You won’t want to miss it!
About the We Day Movement
We Day is the movement of our time – a movement of young people leading local and global change. We Day celebrates and inspires this generation’s shift from me to we – towards acting with intention, leading with compassion, and a belief in the power of community. We Day is one of the world’s largest registered charities on social media, with more than five million followers. This year alone over 200,000 young people will come together in 15 stadium gatherings across the U.S. Canada and UK to take part in this unprecedented educational initiative.
More than a one-day event, We Day is connected to a year-long free educational program, which provides educational resources and campaigns to help young people turn the day’s inspiration into sustained action. We Day and the year-long educational program are cause inclusive, empowering young people to find their passion and create the change they want to see. Together they are a blueprint for building the next generation of global citizens.
The month of March has been very busy for Style + Life + Fashion. Aside from sharing great information for readers, I have hosted three lifestyle segments on WBAFF Fox 45 News Station.
The segment topics were: Ultimate Sick Day Survival Kit, St. Patrick’s Day Green Kitchen Products, and Easter Brunch Quick Recipes. I always enjoy hosting lifestyle segments because it allows me to share new products and information with viewers in the Baltimore area.
Most importantly, Style + Life + Fashion’s an extension of me but the (primary) focus is my audience!
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