The Compass Girls Summer 2021

the compass girls A LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL MAGAZINE

Summer 2021 - volume 2 - issue 2

CONTENTS

03 Editor's Notes

10 Making Fitness a Habit

14 Getaway to The Old Saybrook Inn

22 Celebrate the 4th

28 Boozy Frozen Pops

49 9 Activities for end of summer fun

04 Decorating on a budget

12 Rev up for Summer

18 I Hate to Clean Guide

24 Perfect Summer Hair

33 The History of Perfume

editor's note Rach and Zee are so happy that summer is finally here (yes, even Zee who's in Florida). We are spending our weekends cooking out, going to the beach, swimming in the pool, and taking a little time for ourselves each day to make it feel like we're on a summer vacation, just like when we were in school. Of course, each of us has those things that bring us joy and while Rach has been spending time with her grandkids, Zee has FINALLY gotten to get lost in that book that's been sitting by her bed for the past few months.

We look forward to spending each Wednesday evening with our friends on The Compass Girls and drink a little, laugh a little and be able to show you all of the fun finds that we've uncovered in our hunt for the best lifestyle products. We appreciate the fact that you take the time out of your evenings and spend time with us, and we hope that you share the show with your friends because as the children's song goes "your friends are our friends, and our friends are your friends."

If you haven't joined us yet. The Compass Girls airs Wednesday evenings at 8 pm ET You can find us on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. If you'd like to win prizes and chat with all of us, you can do that on our Facebook page. http://Facebook.com/TheCompassGirls See you on Wednesday and we hope that you enjoy this Spring/Summer edition of The Compass Girls Magazine.

Zippy Sandler & Rachel Ferrucci AKA - The Compass Girls

Decorating on a budget

We’ve been stuck in our house for over a year looking at the same boring decor. We have photos and art that are out-dated, flat pillows, and we need to brighten things up. I love to change up my decor, it makes me cheerful to look at my creations and have something new.

Decorating and updating rooms can be costly but if you follow these tips, you’ll be able to buy a great new outfit to go along with your new decor!

1. Follow a Color Scheme No more than 5 colors- A balanced interior typically consists of three hues: dominant, secondary, and accent.

2. Measure Before Buying Measure twice- cut once – this is very important per my husband who was in construction.

3. Perfect Rug Placement– In a large room, for instance, place the rug underneath the front legs of the sofa. Other furniture should touch or hover on the rug as well. Need a Rug on a budget- remember Eyely.com 4. Play with the layout– It cost $0 and you can get an entirely new look by rearranging your furniture 5. Layer Light– Light can make your home pop! Add three levels of lighting: tasks, ambient, and accent. This design tip is perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. It also adds depth and ambiance.

6. The Magic Throw Pillow– I’m sure you heard of this. Don’t struggle with pillows, Start with your largest pillow in the corner and layer different sizes and shapes. This is where you can pull color and patterns in to make it pop.

7. Paint Can Fix (Almost) Anything – A fresh coat of paint will brighten up any room. Don’t forget your baseboards and window frames.

If your walls are colored (say gray) then change your baseboards and window frames to white. It will pop.

8. Add plants– Any decorating magazine will have plants in the room. The natural decor brightens any room.

For the Kitchen 1. Paint the cabinets– Again a couple of coats of paint can make the kitchen look like new.

2. Backsplash– Changing a backsplash is easier than you think and definitely worth the time learning and doing it.

3. Swap out hardware– This can make cabinets look totally different. I would purchase 2 each of a couple of different ones and bring them home and try them first.

4. Change out kitchen accessories – Changing up the color of your accessories, such as utensil holder can make a big difference For any room!

Plan Art Placement– measure and use templates TilePix makes this so EASY! No Tape. No nails. No Damage You easily order gorgeous 8 x 8 photo tiles to create your masterpiece! You can finally get those photos you’ve been wanting to print and get them up on the walls. The best thing is it’s so easy to switch them out. Imagine having one poster-size photo of the kids on the beach up in the summer and then switching it to a photo of beautiful fall foliage in the fall, then all different photos of the family for the holidays!

Don’t just think living room, dining room, and office! The foyer, bathroom, and kitchen are also great places for creating art!

Create an art piece of your own with different shapes or an entire wall. The large poster size photos are split to create one beautiful art piece. You decide where to split your photo and how big you’d like it.

So you’re asking how can you switch them out without patching holes and painting? Tile Pix has a game-changing magnetic mounting system.

It’s easy!

Figure out where you want your photo(s) and measure.

Stick the magnet to the wall and press on it for about 30 seconds. TilePix is designed and tested to work on a wide variety of wall surfaces where other tape-based products won’t stick.

Unlike other photo tiles that attach to walls directly with tape, TilePix’s proprietary patented Stick&Slide™ magnetic hanging system makes it super easy.

Place your photo.

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You can easily mix it with art pieces of different sizes.

Slide, nudge and even rotate TilePix without ever taking them off the wall!

They’re easily changeable. You just swap out and mix up the TilePix memory walls around the home (or office).

See Your Layout Before You Order Get the TilePix app for iOS at TilePix.com. The TilePix app helps you layout your photo wall before you order it. This way you can see it before you buy it.

You can also go to tilepix.com.

Choice is Key You can fill your wall using single photos, splits, color, and B&W! You can also choose black, white, or gray frames sustainably made in the USA, with some colors using recycled material with or without mats. Oh and Free Delivery via Fed Ex.

No Patience?

With smaller orders (1-6) you can choose Same Day Pickup at more than 8,000 Walgreens. I know, Amazing Right!

Images are printed with the highest quality inks and papers to preserve memories.

Pay per Order or Become a Member: TilePix is reasonably priced, and the more photo tiles you purchase, the more they save! TilePix also offers the first-of-its-kind annual membership program. TilePix+ members save 40% on every order, receive 9 FREE TilePix and get additional bonus perks throughout the year.

Follow these tips and you will be happy at home again!

Adding art to your walls is our #1 pick for updating your home on a budget. "Tile Pix offers an affordable way to surround yourself with life's little moments,"

Tile Pix

Using "slide & stick" technology with magnetic backs for easy hanging, Tile Pix makes it easy to create collage walls, split a favorite photo, hang a message, or...well, it's ALL up to you.

Best of all, because they are magnetic, your wall creation can be changed on a whim with no nails or holes in your walls.

Now, even renters can hang their favorite photos without the landlord complaining!

We love to pedal around town and explore now that the skies are sunny and the nights are so much longer. But, honestly, we would like to be able to do it even LONGER. We found a way with this elegant Espin Flow electric bike

Espin Flow

that's perfect for both commuting and light trail riding.

The step-through makes it easy to mount and dismount and Zee says it's so comfy and easy to ride! Yes, even at 67 years old, she can go-go-go with this elegant and comfortable e-bike that zips through traffic with ease.

Don't forget your helmet!

SUMMER FASHION & ACCESSORIES Lybethras

Alexis Jae Merry People Bobbi Boots

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Monaco Bags

63 Perfect Purse

Coolibar

Alexis Jae Karen and Alexis are the mother-daughter duo behind Alexis Jae. They began their brand by creating custom jewelry for designers- who in turn sold to stores to sell to us. Now they have cut out the middle man in their direct to YOU site. Not only do you have access to their incredibly beautiful collection, but you can customize any piece, PLUS save around 50% off traditional retail prices.

All of their gems are ethically sourced, all the gold is recycled, and 25% of profits from every purchase go toward The Breast Cancer Research Foundation through A Cure In Our Lifetime. Now anyone can purchase fine jewelry with very affordable prices and exquisite pieces for weddings, graduations, etc.

Go ahead and shop their curated collection or design your own!

Lybethras There is nothing quite like beautiful resort wear, cover-ups, and bathing suits, and we love to update you with new pieces each summer.

That's why we fell in love with Lybethras, the Brazilian swimwear company that understands what women want to wear on the beach, by the pool, or on vacation.

But, you don't have to have a Brazilian body to wear Lybethras with one of their multiway body sculpt one-piece swimsuits with tummy control. Lybethras swimsuits offer a fabric technology called CO2 control that’s biodegradable and controls the amount of harmful CO2 gas released into the atmosphere, so you can feel good AND look good wearing beach and pool wear from this company that gives back to NVO Servi in Brazil.

Bobbi Boots by Merry People It was the famously unpredictable weather in her hometown that inspired Melbourne-based founder Dani Holloway to make everyday rain boots that are cute enough to wear even when it's sunny. Seamlessly blending fashion and function, the Merry People Bobbi Boot is perfect for year-round adventures! With a slip-on, slip-off style, they make it easy to get out and do the things that make you happy — no matter what the weather.

Built with a natural rubber outer cushy 4mm neoprene lining, and a timeless Chelsea-inspired design, the Merry People Bobbi boots keep you stylish, warm, and comfortable all year long. Available in a range of colors to suit all styles, plus a removable insole to accommodate orthotics.

In the words of founder Danielle Holloway: “Merry People represents happiness. It doesn’t matter that it’s raining–you’re overlooking obstacles, and you’re just getting outside and living life, doing all the things that make you happy. Whether that’s going to a music festival, or getting in the garden, or just walking the dog when it’s raining. The weather’s not stopping you from doing the things that make you feel happy.”

Perfect Purse Perfect Purse is your new favorite vegan leather statement bag. These unique and budget-friendly handbags are made from recycled materials instead of animal leather. Perfect Purse Collection is an online and pop-up handbag boutique offering a variety of unique and affordable vegan leather statement handbags. Did you know that vegan Leather consists of innovative and sustainable materials, such as recycled plastic and cork instead of animal skins? Their goal is to break down the traditional way of thinking and encourage women to be unapologetically bold when wearing a statement handbag. Now THAT'S a statement we can rally behind.

Coolibar Did you know that not all fabric is sun protective? For nearly 20 years, Coolibar has made it their mission to develop the most innovative, technical, and high-performing sun protective apparel and accessories. In fact, they are the first sun protective clothing company to receive The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation. Not only do they protect the biggest organ on your body (your skin), but they also have styles that look great on.

Collibar offers safe sun protective hats and clothing for the entire family, with great clothing for infants through grandparents. With the most innovative UPF 50+ products and fabrics designed to block 98% of UV rays and guaranteed to last a lifetime, their hope is to inspire everyone to experience an active, outdoor lifestyle safely in the sun.

Monoco Bags Monaco Bags by Luli Bebé, uber chic and ultra functional eco friendly backpack style diaper bags made of soft vegan leather, are available in runway-worthy colors. As practical as they are fashionable with multiple ways to wear and use, your bag even comes with clips to attach to a stroller. Available in two sizes

How to get fit by making your workout a habit It's so easy to put off working out. We all want to be fit but we can’t quite seem to make it happen...at least not consistently.

The challenge is that fitness can only be improved minimally from day to day, so it requires days turning into weeks and then months to really see a significant amount of improvement. That’s where we falter; we are unable to make a habit out of the behaviors that will make us fit.

Try these strategies to make fitness a daily part of your life: Make fitness more social.

It can be tough to stick with your exercise if you try to do it alone. Find an exercise partner or join a class. When you can share the time with others, you have something else to focus on besides how tired, sweaty, and bored you are.

If you don’t like going to exercise classes and don’t have anyone else to exercise with, there are other options. Join a social network related to fitness. Fitocracy.com is very popular and a great way to connect with other people in the same boat.

Only change one thing at a time.

Becoming fit requires adopting several new habits. However, for the greatest success, it’s highly recommended that you only adopt one new habit at a time. New habits involve a lot of focus and energy. Pick one thing to fix; when that has become a habit, pick another.

Make it a priority.

Do you put off exercising because there are too many other things going on in your life? The truth is if you’re going to be successful in this area of your life, it has to be a top priority. The less enjoyable something is, the more it will have to be prioritized to get it done successfully. ·If you don’t have the time, you’ll have to create the space in your life to make it happen.

Find a way to enjoy it.

Obviously, keeping up with your fitness routine is going to be a lot easier if you enjoy the activity. Find something you enjoy; think about the physical activities you enjoyed as a child or in high school. It might not be practical to take a high-energy aerobics class but many gyms and YMCAs have Yoga classes which might be a better fit for you.

Another alternative is to take an activity and find ways to make it more enjoyable. For example, running might be a lot more fun if you train specifically for a road race and then race. You could also find new places to run. Or find a group of people to join for runs.

Take the first step.

The most important thing is to just get started. Avoid the temptation to have everything perfectly in place before you take a single step.

Just throw on your shoes and go for a walk. Decide to skip the donut and have an apple instead. All fitness requires is simple decisions like these. ·You don’t need to plan your exercise routine for the next 6 months. You’re not trying to launch the space shuttle; you’re just trying to move around more than you have been in the recent past.

Getting in shape is the result of taking the proper actions repeatedly over an extended period of time.

Fitness doesn’t improve very much in a day, so making a habit of the behaviors that improve fitness has to be a priority. Focus on making a single change at a time and attempt to make that change as enjoyable as possible. You can do it!

Lion's Fuel

It's bathing suit time which means we're all thinking about slimming, toning and dealing with the aftermath of that workout. l Lions Fuel has the products to fuel your weight management, give yourself that mental edge, improve your workout performance & bounce back faster.

Joy Moy

This exquisite organic skincare brand offers two products that contain organic and certified organic ingredients, including rare botanicals, super seeds, and medicinal herbs, such as ginseng. There is one elixir for morning and another for night. Treat your skin with a little JOY from Joy Moy.

Cocoa Via

A different idea for health those of us who are health conscious is CocoaVia, a cocoa flavanol supplement. It's time to ditch the gift of chocolate (yes even dark chocolate) which is high in sugar and calories for CocoaVia™, a cocoa flavanol supplement with 450750 mg of cocoa flavanols in every serving, for all those dads you love! What a great boost to a morning smoothie or cup of coffee!

Rev Up for a Fantastic Summer

As summer approaches, your thoughts focus on what you’ll be doing as the weather warms. You think with pleasure of the upcoming possibilities: barbeques, picnics in the park, outings to the beach, frolicking with your family and pets in the back yard, an exciting vacation, and more.

But how are you going to muster up the energy to add all these fun activities into your already busy schedule? After languishing in the cozy house all winter, just thinking of this flurry of activity tires you out!

Try these tips to pump up your energy for summer fun: Make a commitment to yourself. Look in the mirror and make a vow that you’ll take part in more activities this summer. You’ll worry less about keeping the house and yard in meticulous form and doing the laundry and washing the car on the same days every week.

Commit to enjoying a summer full of interesting recreation.

Consider your options. Your kids want to take a 4 hour trip to the new theme park at least once. Your partner wants both of you to join the local boat club and go boating twice monthly. You’ve got one friend who wants you to take golf lessons with him and another who hopes you’ll attend a monthly art discussion group throughout summer. ·Ponder the type of recreation you’d like to be involved in. Take time to consider which proposed activities you’d enjoy the most. Which activities really call to you?

Get your energy flowing by exercising now if you didn’t start early in spring. To increase your energy levels, try a brisk walk outdoors every day. With your doctor’s blessing, increase your walk by 5 or 10 minutes each week until you reach 45-60 minutes. As you walk and increase your speed you’ll notice you’ve got more energy and stamina to face the day. ·You’ll be full of vigor this summer.

Use positive self-talk to mentally prepare for activities. Making statements to yourself like, “I’m looking forward to spending more time with my kids this summer” and “I will make an effort to stay in good physical shape so I’ll have more energy” will ensure you maintain a positive mindset and continue putting in effort to have the best summer ever.

Converse with your partner. Hear their ideas on what they want to do this summer. Share your wish to be more actively involved with your loved ones and friends. Make some plans together to enrich your relationship while you enjoy the weather and have fun.

Have gratitude. Recognize you have your family, friends, and health How lucky are you to have the choice to spend more time engaging in activities you love with your family? Very lucky. Look forward to the summer with gratitude in your heart.

Reflect on your efforts. Because you’re changing how you’ll approach life this summer, give yourself some props. Stoking your energy to have an active season while continuing as a busy parent and worker is quite a feat. Yet, you believe enjoying some time with the people you love when the weather is beautiful is worth your effort.

Summer is about to arrive. Isn’t it time to re-invigorate and enjoy a fantastic summer? Vow to embrace your fun-loving side. Think about how you’d like to experience some new and different recreation this season. Exercise often to increase stamina. Practice the cognitive strategy of positive self-talk to pump up energy and prepare for lots of summer activities.

Talk to your partner about both of your wishes as the weather heats up. Recognize what you have and be thankful for it. Start now to get revved up for the summer; you’ll enjoy your best season yet this year!

Splurge on Yourself Your Summer Skin (Infinity Wrap Scarf)

The SUMMERSKIN journey began in 2007, when founder Summer Kramer was diagnosed with melanoma on her lower left leg. Fortunately, she caught the cancerous mole very early, but it changed her life forever.

Following the surgery, and at her dermatologist’s recommendation, Summer started a search for fun, stylish sun-protective clothing.

Inspired by nature’s living shade structure, the made-for-shade fabrics series provides natural UPF 50+ protection without added chemicals. Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) The highest UPF rating possible is UPF 50+ and is classified as "excellent sun protection," blocking over 98% of UV rays. All SUMMERSKIN apparel is rated UPF 50+.

Wishbeads This intention-setting jewelry brand has beautifully designed pieces that will help you manifest your wishes. With Wishbeads, simply write your wish down, roll up the papers, and slip it inside the bracelet so you can keep your deepest desires close to your heart. Each bracelet is also made with unique stones that compliment the style, personality, and desire of its wearer. Purchase your bracelet with Wishwork by Alexa Fischer, a 21-day guide to help your wishes turn into reality, and follow that by participating in a Wish Circle. Your wishes are closer than you think.

Available for men, women, and children.

notes to self This 100% woman-owned company with all products made in the USA has donated over 94,000+ pairs to women's shelters, homeless shelters, and children in great need!

Now you can knock her/his socks off with positivity! notes to self socks are the most comfortable socks you’ll ever own, but the words are what make all the difference.

Every time you look down at your feet, you'll be reminded of their love, support, and encouragement. Not to mention, you'll *love* these long-lasting, high-tech, super comfortable socks that are marathon & iron-man tested!

A Connecticut Getaway The Old Saybrook Inn

After a long winter, we welcome the warmth with open arms. With the warmer weather comes busy schedules. Planning vacations can add to the stress of trying to fit everything in. I also try to plan getaways with friends, some alone time with hubby, and of course something with the kids. When thinking about where to go, it slips my mind that Connecticut is a great vacation spot because I live here.

Saybrook Point Inn and Spa is perfect for a weekend and this gem is at the top of my list.

FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLES The Saybrook Point Inn and Spa can accommodate any kind of travel you are looking for but I’m going to tell you how to make the most out of a couples weekend. If you live in the northeast, it’s just a drive away so the money you would have spent on plane tickets you can use toward…..what else….shopping!

THREE STORIES Three Stories, renovated a few years ago, an Italianate home feels more like home without the stress of cleaning and cooking. Children are not allowed here, it’s just days and nights of peaceful bliss. Mrs. Pratz, whom I wanted to kidnap, makes you feel like you’re visiting your favorite aunt who dotes over you. She welcomes you and makes sure you know where everything is you’ll need on top of giving you some history about the family and Saybrook Inn. Our room was amazing (only 8 rooms total) and it will have you thinking about redecorating your own bedroom when you get home!

Enjoy the fresh muffins and biscotti with your morning coffee and at night grab a bottle of wine or two and hang in the billiards room downstairs.

SANNO SPA Create your pampering package and spend hours or the day at Sanno Spa. Start with a Swedish massage that will relax every knot and rejuvenated you, then spend some time in the relaxation room with your friends. After the massage head to the indoor pool, the jacuzzi, and the steam room. The Sanno Spa team will make you feel like you were top priority every step of the way.

FRESH SALT Enjoy the beautiful views no matter where you sit at Fresh Salt. The menu is simple but doesn’t skimp on quality. You’ll find your favorite seafood dishes made with the chef’s twist and no plate will go un-licked. Well, let’s just say you’ll want to lick it but please refrain. If you’re staying at Three Stories your breakfast is included and you can choose lunch, dinner, or the lounge menu. If you’re here on Sunday don’t miss the amazing brunch in the main inn.

If you are one of those people who feels like no place is as clean as home, you will be surprised at how clean the Saybrook Point Inn and Spa is. Clean is not a subject I normally write about but this was different. As we walked through the main inn on a mini-tour, I spotted a petite woman who looked like she could have been my grandmother, carrying a vase about half her size. She asked if someone could have this vase washed because it was a bit dusty. We went on our way, finding out this little woman was Mrs. Tagliatela, the original owner of Saybrook Point Inn and Spa. Throughout the weekend you would see Mrs. T in various places doing a white glove test minus the glove.

At one point she was fixing flowers and I had to go over and meet her. She was the kindest woman you could meet and so happy to have us there as guests. As a matter of fact, so many of the people who work there have been “with the family” for years. You won’t find a dusty window sill, picture, or anything piled in a corner.

Saybrook Point Inn and Spa is a great place to go for the week, the weekend, or if you like to go day-tripping! Walk in and feel like you’re visiting family. I warn you, you won’t want to leave!

Hit the Beach Aurora Towels This luxury range of environmentally friendly, antibacterial, organic cotton sweat towels is a must have for those jogs on the beach!. Aurora Towels are infused with silver which prohibits the growth and spread of bacteria, keeping the towels bacteria-free and reducing skin irritations and breakouts.

Grab one for every member of the family.

Shark OFF Get back in the water now that you're wearing shark repellent jewelry. Yup, that's right. There is something that repels sharks and Shark OFF has taken proven shark repellent technology and embedded it in affordable, attractive jewelry for your next day at the beach.

You've heard that sharks can smell blood in the water for long distances. Well, they can also sense tiny electrical fields. "Tiny" like five one-billionths of a volt (that's 5/1,000,000,000ths). So tiny, that they can feel your heartbeat.

Shark OFF's electrochemical technology dissolves in the water and gives off about 1.5 volts of electricity. When curious sharks approach, they come into contact with the field and bolt. It's amazing to see a 400 lb shark coming at full speed and do a 180degree turn to get away.

Tim Smith's 2019 Bugalugs Shiraz & Alpha Crucis 2019 Titan Cabernet Sauvignon.

We love bringing a bottle to the beach for an epic sunset and we chose these two Australian wines for such an occasion.

Bugalugs Shiraz is made using traditional winemaking techniques and is the result of a barrel selection of eight parcels originally destined for Tim's two elite Barossa Shiraz releases. From vineyards that are up to 100 years old, this wine is matured in predominantly older (French) oak for between 6-12 months before bottling. Medium-bodied, it has the classic regional characters of spicy, plummy fruit and black pepper with soft finishing tannins. Unfined, unfiltered.

From one of the McLaren Vale’s premier wineries, owned by the Harvey family whose grape growing heritage dates Alpha Crucis McLaren Vale Titan Cabernet Sauvignon offers a rich and concentrated Cabernet.

Aromas of dark berries, plum, spice, perfume, violets and dark chocolate.

This is a complex wine with wonderful dark berry fruits combining with spice and dark chocolate the perfect accompaniment to a perfect day.

Big & Little Kids

SkimBe/Skim To The Pin is the winner of the prestigious MOM’S CHOICE GOLD Award. This exciting new water version of the classic game-closest to the pin can be played at your favorite water spot - pool, lake, river, or ocean.

SkimBe slides, skips, and jumps on any water surface. Slide the disc firmly across the water and watch the patented rocker bottom take over as SkimBe glides across the water effortlessly. With an easy-to-handle thumb grip and glides across all kinds of different wet surfaces, in the rain or even the snow.

My Gnome on the Roam® kit is more than just a toy and a book gift and was designed to provide tools and inspiration for busy families to explore, create and connect. The kit includes a copy of the My Gnome on the Roam Award-Winning Story Book, an adventure journal filled with blank pages, a colorless ready-to-be-painted gnome, and a magical pen.

After reading the storybook, families are encouraged to take their gnome out to explore the world beyond their own picket fence, to record their story, and to share it with the broader community via My Gnome on the Roam’s app and social sites. My Gnome on the Roam’s mission is to help families build creative adventures and fun memories in as little as 30 minutes a week. Your readers will love the fact that My Gnome on the Roam won prestigious awards, including My National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, Parents’ Choice, Dr. Toy, and Creative Child's Creative Toy of the Year Awards!

Fun Ways to Celebrate the 4th When it comes to holidays and celebrations, we love to create traditions that the kids will enjoy and look forward to. This year we thought these three fun creations will not only get the kids in the celebratory spirit but the adults will be amazed too.

Lawn Stars Go out and buy some field marking turf paint (just like they use in the stadiums). You can choose to create red, white, and blue stars or all white stars. Make them LARGE for an eyecatching first impression, and your entire lawn will be ready for an outstanding July 4th party.

Drink Red White Blue

Create a fun and patriotic non-alcoholic drink that the kids can enjoy too! Of course, you can always add alcohol if you are having an adult party!

Start with a large glass and pour a small amount of cranberry juice, add ice to fill the glass.

Slowly pour lemonade over the ice to layer on top of the cranberry juice to fill 2/3 of the glass. Top off with blue Gatorade.

You can also pour each layer over the back of the spoon to make sure it doesn’t mix. If by chance it all mixes together, your drink will be purple. You can always call it the “purple heart”!

Flag Cake

A flag Italian ricotta cake will be the talk of the dessert table!

Start by mixing the ingredients for a regular white cake.

Pour it into the baking dish.

In a separate bowl mix, 1 large container of ricotta, 2 eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.

Once it’s mixed well, spoon it evenly over the cake batter in the baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 50-55 minutes.

Check with a toothpick- it should come out clean.

Enjoy your celebration! Happy 4th of July!

The Compass Girls Collection

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How to get perfect summer hair!

Know your hair type You should be able to answer these questions and if you can’t, speak to your hairstylist.

What is your hair texture?

Do you have color-treated hair and damage?

Do you need frizz control or volume?

Is your scalp dry?

What is your goal for your hair?

Once you can answer these questions, you can find the product that is best for your hair and you will get the best results toward your goal.

Moisturizing Shampoo vs Clarifying Shampoo Clarifying shampoo removes buildup, dirt, and natural oils from the hair and scalp. I recommend using these shampoos once a week to once a month. This depends on how much product you use and how much buildup your hair gets.

Rach’s tip - Once a month I create a DIY clarifying mixture. Mix 1 cup of warm water and 1 Tbs of baking soda. Pour over hair and comb through, rinse. Be sure to use conditioner after.

Use a moisturizing/daily use shampoo that has gentle cleansers that remove dirt and oils but doesn't get rid of the buildup on your hair and scalp.

You should only be washing your hair every few days.

Rach’s tip - When clients had special occasions, I would ask them NOT to wash their hair for at least a day so when I styled it, I was sure it would last for days. Of course, I used plenty of product! My client’s hair could withstand a hurricane!

Conditioners Conditioners add moisture to your hair and should be used after each shampoo.

Depending on your hair, you may need a light conditioner or a heavy conditioner that contains mostly oils. Conditioners not only help to rebuild the hair but also help to control frizz. They will leave your strands soft, silky, and manageable.

Rach's Tip: Leave-in treatments are a great heat barrier There are also many styling sprays that can protect hair from heat and also act as thickeners.

Follow these guidelines and you'll have perfect summer hair.

For Him Fitness at 40, 50, 60 and Beyond Finally, we have an honest science-based program that can transform your body and allow as much as 30 lbs of fat loss in 16 weeks. This is not just a typical diet book, according to Michael Spitzer (author). It explains the effects of aging on the body and offers a 3-part program that produces all-around fitness for fat loss, better muscle tone, greater flexibility, and more energy.

No hype, no wild claims, no false promises, just Fitness at 40, 50, 60 and Beyond.

This 432-page book for both men and women tells it like it is. A balance of diet, resistance training, and cardio combined in a precise 3-day-per-week plan produce impressive body changes in just 4 months.

The Dad's Bucket List Learn together, deepen the connection to your child and create legendary dad memories your kids will never forget with The Dad's Bucket List card game.

You'll find 100 big and little adventures he can take with his favorite humans.

He'll never run out of things to do or memories to make.

AvitaSen Solve his dry, dull, itchy beard problems with AvitaSen Black Seed Beard Oil! The Pure Black Seed Oil, Rosemary Oil, Lavender Oil, and Cedarwood Oil work together to nourish, condition, moisturize and soften his beard, while also moisturizing the skin underneath the beard. It's the natural nourishment that every beard needs.

From haircare to healthcare, you'll find great products at AvitaSen including shampoo hair oil beard oil dietary supplement The Original Worm Stop the complaining and get rid of the aches & pains with the solution that physical therapists have been using for years (only easier to use and carry). The Original Worm is so portable (which sets it apart from other big, bulky rollers), that you can use it anywhere.

Whether at home, in your chair for lumbar support or vertically to roll side to side across the upper back, under his feet while sitting at the desk. Why not roll your calves on your coffee table while watching Netflix or prop up your head while reading in bed and get a neck massage by placing your neck between balls and turning your head.

Keep it safe in a Console Vault ®, The Original In-Vehicle Safe ® We all live hectic lifestyles and protecting our valuables when we go into the gym or leave our vehicle with the valet to park can add stress to our lives. Wouldn’t it be great not to have to worry about the possible theft of what you left in the vehicle?

Console Vault ®, The Original In-Vehicle Safe ®, has a solution with

Console Vault

an innovative safe designed with your needs in mind to secure your valuables and handguns in your vehicle. They offer the best technology for manufacturing in-vehicle safes to provide secure concealed storage solutions giving you peace of mind to leave your valuables in the car, with a valet, or just running into the gym to workout.

Avoid smash and grabs from the bad guys for that special person in your life to secure their valuables in their light truck or SUV with an in-vehicle safe!

Zee's Boozy Popsicles FRENCH 75 POPSICLES 2 oz. of prosecco, cava or champagne 4 oz. of gin 4 oz. of simple syrup 3 oz. of fresh lemon juice Combine all ingredients together into a bowl. Find those popsicle molds that have been sitting in the junk drawer and fill them evenly, leaving about 1/4 inch of room at the top for them to expand. You’ll have around a little left over. So go ahead and enjoy a little drink while you wait for them to FREEZE. Makes 10 pop STRAWBERRY MOJITO POPSICLES 1/2 c. rum 3/4 c. strawberries thinly sliced 2 c. limeade 4 oz. fresh lime juice 5 mint leaves, chopped Combine all ingredients together into a bowl. Fill your popsicle molds evenly, leaving about 1/4 inch of room at the top for them to expand. Freeze for a minimum of 30 minutes before you enjoy.

Makes 10 pop If you have difficulty getting the popsicles out of the plastic molds, run under warm water from the faucet quickly.

Never worry about breaking glass when you're enjoying your Vodka Soda poolside. Now you can take your favorite spirit to the beach with SPIRITfruit.

SPIRITfruit

This delicious beverage replaces the typically oversweetened juices with a splash of real fruit for a great refreshing summer cocktail using only real, clean, all-natural ingredients.

Flavors include: Grapefruit Cranberry Lime Blackberry Clementine

Time to focus on some selfcare

and feel good

Why is it that when we do good things for our body, like work out, we end up with aches and pains?

Ekrin Athletics' best-selling massage gun, the Ekrin B37, is the perfect tool for those looking to improve their health and overall fitness.

Whether it's recovering from a workout, reducing stress, improving circulation, or getting a better night's sleep, massage guns offer many benefits. With its premium design and percussive power, nothing tells Dad "I love you" like giving him the latest in massage technology by Ekrin Athletics! It's not just Mr. Food who says "oooh, it's so good" - now you can too with this B37 massager.

CEP Compression’s Hiking Light Merino socks from its recently-launched Outdoor Collection are engineered to provide targeted compression to improve circulation and blood flow where it’s needed most. These are NOT your granddad's compression socks! The socks are equipped with unique breathable padding, moisture-wicking properties, and joint stabilizing technology that helps hikers stay comfortable and dry, even in the summer heat. We love CEP Compression and so do our feet.

Any dad playing golf, baseball, basketball, or other sports and outdoor activities will surely be sore after a day of recreation. That's where Crooked Cactus comes in.

The Crooked Cactus Restore Collection is a set of 4 all-natural topicals infused with botanicals that help soothe sore muscles, ease knots and cramps, and speed up muscle recovery. You can use the remedies pre or post rigorous activity and they can be layered for maximum results. The collection also features a Body and Massage Oil to help minor daily soreness.

We do love a good workout, but honestly, we want to feel good during AND after.

Fragrance.com Fragrance.com has been trusted online since 1997. They have shipped over 30 million packages and have sold over $1 billion in beauty products. They carry 17,000 genuine, brand-name fragrances, skincare, makeup, haircare, aromatherapy, and candles all at discount prices, and what GREAT discounts they are.

We were excited to learn that FragranceNet isn't limited to just fragrances. They even include brands that are difficult to find in your everyday Mall stores making them a great find for Zee's favorite brand NUXE. They offer Free Shipping in the U.S. with a minimum order.

Get 25% off your purchase with code: compassgirls

The History of Perfume Did you know that perfumes and colognes have been around in one fashion or another almost as long as man has been on earth? It turns out that the cavemen rarely washed themselves, so obnoxious aromas were covered up with crushed flowers, especially for women. Perfumes have been used throughout the years in religious ceremonies, as part of sexual ceremonies, as an honor, and in gifts.

Fashion throughout time has led the perfume industry into new dimensions and has created a ten billion dollar industry.

Perfumes are created from a basic oil and alcohol base and then scented with floral and plant extracts. Blending these natural aromas has produced a cacophony of varieties to suit every occasion and every desire. Most women typically have between four and eight everyday perfumes and one special occasion scent. Men have smaller collections, ranging between three and six, but most men also tend to have one special occasion scent set aside for those intimate moments.

Chanel No. 5 has been around, and increasing in popularity, since 1921. While the basic marketing tactics have changed, Chanel still holds to its belief that every woman should have a little perfume for whenever they wish to be kissed. Despite drastic changes in the perfume market, it is estimated that a bottle of this timeless perfume sells once every thirty seconds.

The 1970s brought about the sultry revolution, enticing women into perfume sales for the first time using sexual prowess as its marketing campaign. And it worked. Opium was introduced along with a few other long-standing scents and has maintained its popularity ever since.

The 1980s brought about the erotic marketing of designer scent, heavily laden with vanilla and enticing both men and women to explore the power of aroma in sexual interactions. Since then, sex has been selling the most popular fragrances with fierce success. Combined with the introduction of power-hitter perfumes, the fragrance industry boomed into an explosive industry.

Today, perfume is available for every occasion for everyday use at Fragrancenet.com.

FOAMO

FOAMO Foam Machine brings the party home with everything your crew needs for foamy fun. FOAMO comes with all that you need (just add water) to start making mountains of foam within minutes.

The unique, non-toxic foam solution creates stacks of foam that leave little to no residue behind and wipe clean with a damp cloth. FOAMO is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or everyday play.

With summer here, there'll be no more whining "I don't know what to do today." Fun for kids AND adults to beat the heat by having fun with friends and this cool new FOAMO Foam Machine!

Originally designed by the iconic toy brand Little Tikes for kids, but now loved by teens, college students, adults, celebs, and more, FOAMO creates endless fun & foam for everyone in just a few minutes.

It's tme to bring back those summer pool parties and backyard BBQs with endless entertainment!

Dining in or out Home Chef Wow, we know what Home Chef is one of the largest meal-delivery kit services in the U.S.offering over 3.5 million meals each month providing you with fresh, simple, delicious homecooked meal opportunities to enjoy with your family and friends. It's because they are EASY and DELICIOUS. Founded in 2013, Home Chef offers fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes delivered weekly and is designed for anyone to be able to cook and everyone to enjoy.

Take the stress out of summer cooking and get your meals delivered all prepped and ready to cook with Home Chef.

Family Cookbook Project Preserve the family recipes in this personal cookbook filled with your favorite recipes and photos. Imagine having all of your favorite recipes in one beautiful printed cookbook that has everything in one place and can be passed down to future generations.

FamilyCookbookProject.com has helped tens of thousands of people create their own printed personal cookbooks. It is a fun, easy way to organize recipes and preserve favorite family food traditions! They offer the ability to create online cookbooks with unlimited recipes and easy-to-use design tools.

When you’re done, you can order printed versions for the whole family.

With 100s of layout and cover options and easy-to-use tools, you don’t have to be an expert t ate a cherished heirloom that will keep our favorite recipes and memories alive forever. Perfect for users of all ages, our software is highly intuitive and user-friendly as we automatically generate indexes, the table of contents, and more. When you're complete, we will even print your cookbook for you.

Zak

Founded in 1976 the Zak drinkware and dinnerware company is always coming up with fun new designs. They have SO many that we love updating our outdoor dining sets EVERY YEAR. Plus, from kids to grandparents EVERYONE loves their fun mugs.

Zak offers dinnerware that we can use every day as well as water mugs and jugs.

You’ve seen Rach use many Zak designs when she sports her Star Wars mugs and Zee's Mr. S won't drink out of ANYTHING but his Zak tumbler (and he's 68).

We found some AWESOME fun tropical designs as well as our favorite Zak classics.

Amp up the selfcare The Original Scream Pillow The Original Scream Pillow is one of our favorite destressing items that allow us to get it all out of our system and then laugh a little. It's time to let out your frustrations without alarming the neighbors.

You might want to get one for the kids as well...just saying, it may save a few headaches around the house." We can eliminate the "that."

My F*cking Long Journey to Loving Myself A Guide to a Shorter Path By the creator of The Original Scream Pillow (above), Marla Goldberrg lets us into her life and the transformational journey that she took to forgiveness and self-love. Goldberrg shares her story along with a guide to some of the most powerful Tips, Tools, and Techniques (TTT's) she learned and has incorporated into her life along the way.

While it's her personal story of the dysfunction, neglect, and abandonment that she encountered through growing up, she shares the many decisions that she made that didn't serve her well until she hit rock bottom. That "thud" of hitting the bottom brought her to her knees. It was during this very dark time that she pleaded with Spirit for help and Spirit showed up.

Zhou Nutrition Support healthy skin and nails with their blend of essential amino acids, including glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and glutamic acid with Zhou Collagen Peptides.

Much of the collagen in our body is composed of type I and III collagen and this collagen peptide powder is designed to help fuel the bones, tendons, and connective tissue that support healthy joint flexibility and bone strength in women and men that is much easier for the body to absorb and utilize.

Zhou Hairfluence Gummies (YUM) support your hair and nails with an all-in-one strawberry flavored premium hair support formula that makes healthy hair possible. Packed with biotin, vitamin C, and vitamin E, you can bid breakage adieu and prepare for the longer, stronger, healthier hair of your dreams.

Is it Wine Wednesday?

Just kidding, you don't have to wait 'til then.

Porto-Vino Wine Purse Discreetly take your wine, or any beverage, and pour from the spout anywhere you go with the Porto-Vino Wine Purse!

This fashionable, everyday tote that holds all your essentials PLUS keeps your drinks chilled and hidden in the secret, zippered compartment designed fo storing your beverage pouch – NO glass bottles!!!!

Save hundreds of $$$ by bringing your own drinks wherever you go. This purse will pay for itself! Every purse sold feeds a child, so you can enjoy your wine while looking GREAT with this fashionable bag AND help them to give back with this perfect gift for any wine lover!

Altaneve Prosecco & Rosé Presenting American wine lovers their first opportunity to experience ultra-premium Italian sparkling wine available only in Italy until now, Altaneve Prosecco Superiore DOCG balances its unique terroir with superior oenology to clearly differentiate it from all other Proseccos With a lovely blush color and distinct, full flavor that is both delicate and intense Altaneve Rosé has a lively bouquet of fruity and floral notes. The maturation of this wine coupled with its extended secondary fermentation results in a crisp body with elegant finesse.

Next Door Goddess Next Door Goddess offers eclectic Greek-inspired fashion jewelry brand. Vicky, the brands' co-founder, designer, and chief visionary officer, is a Greek immigrant on a mission to bring out the Greek Goddess in every woman with bold accessories boasting color, sparkle, and Grecian flair. All her collections are limited edition or one of a kind and made by hand in TX. Bold, chunky, and colorful this Greek-inspired jewelry is the perfect addition that will bring out your inner Goddess in any outfit. Plus you can CUSTOMIZE your jewelry if you like!

Apiceuticals - CAMmulas Are you looking for natural, anti-aging skincare that won't clog pores in the summer heat? Age Rescue is an innovative waterless balm that is easily absorbed. Organic Propolis & Bioactive Argan Oil visibly smooth fine lines and deep wrinkles up to 26%, while organic beeswax seals in moisture by acting as a protective -yet breathable- layer for the perfect amount of lightweight hydration.

One of our favorites for summer is Apiceuticals Ultra Nourishing available at CAMFormulas! Use this on anything from dry heels to the scrapes and stings on your kids. It's a must-have in your medicine cabinet and on your beauty counter. Multipurpose, highly concentrated in Organic Propolis Oil & Calendula with proven anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties for your whole body, face, lips, feet, and hands.

While you're there, pick up some of their fabulous honey.

SlimXLift SlimXLift is NOT just another slimming cream! As a matter of fact, you can feel it working the MINUTE you put it on your skin.

Its Organic Revolutionary Formula was designed to burn body fat. It absorbs into the skin and burns fat by blocking cellulite formation. It reduces the size of fat cells by temporarily dehydrating them both Safely & Effectively.

No fluff, No bs just a slimmer you.

found active We love this healthy collaboration between HatchBeauty Brands and Kate Upton! found active supplements are made of all-natural ingredients with a strict not found list that ensures that wherever you are going, you are giving your skin and body the best care along the way from the inside out.

The Vibrant Gummy is a Vitamin D packed gummy that helps support immune function and bone strength.

Glow Gummy is a Collagen and Biotin packed gummy that creates glowing skin from the inside out.

Reset Powder is a Magnesium charged sleep powder that helps support calmness and stress relief.

Glow Powder contains Vitamins C and E to help keep skin glowing.

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1. Earth Baby Good Clean Fun Earth Baby represents the next generation in efficacy and safety, combining natural and certified organic ingredients with thoughtfully crafted formulation and award-winning OleoSphere® technology. Earth Baby naturally delivers calming, nourishing, cleansing, and protecting benefits to the baby’s delicate hair and sensitive skin. Parents can feel confident that the products are safe, pure, and highly effective.

2. Grumpy Octopus This little octopus is just not having it today. Why so grumpy you ask? Nobody really knows, but he sure will brighten your day. Very angry but very lovable. This grumpy red octopus is ready to be taken everywhere you go. But be careful, he will get a lot of attention, and cause a lot of smiles. Adopt a Grumpy Octopus for yourself!

3. Kyte Baby From newborn to adult, Kyte Baby offers the softest Baby Pajamas, Bamboo Baby Sleep Bags, and Layette. The easy-to-use Linen Ring Sling Baby Carriers were voted #1 Wearable Blanket by The BUMP 2019! Feel them for yourself and get the BEST in babywear.

4. Buzz Patch For us parents, we know what mosquito bites mean for our kids. Our poor little ones can't handle the itch, day or night. Some kids get it worse than others, developing an allergic reaction to the bite that causes the area to swell up and is really, really uncomfortable.

Some kids even develop a fear of going outside, just to avoid getting bitten!

BuzzPatch uses the most effective, but safe, essential oil combination designed to confuse mosquitoes and hide your kids from their senses.

5. Baby Delight Go With Me Chair Travel with ease using the Baby Delight Go With Me Chair in the Gray style. The 5 point removable harness makes your stable baby secure and comfortable as they sit upright in the seat. As the baby grows the seat can unvelcro to reveal two leg holes perfect for letting the baby stand with support. The chair can then be used through toddler and big-kid ages, either with or without the snack tray.

Indoor/outdoor polyester along with the included sun canopy makes this the perfect chair to carry with you for use outdoors, or anywhere indoors.

6. Strawberry Pencil Magic At Strawberry Pencil Magic, they are entertaining and inspiring the creative minds of the future while making a personal difference in all communities and homes across the globe. SPM is not just a brand, but a mindset and reminder that anything is possible through positivity and goodwill. With SPM you are not just purchasing a story, you are setting a stern precedence for modern tradition. The world deserves more than worn concepts, inadequate remakes, and deficient sequels. We think they've achieved their goals with these fun to read stories that will delight you as much as the kids.

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1. Pure Sky 4-Piece Car Cleaning Kit by Persik Pure-Sky Microfiber Towels For Cars works like magic! You Will Be Amazed at what cloth and water can do for your car. The Pure-Sky Car Cleaning Kit is made of patented state-of-the-art composite ultra microfibers, consisting of multifilament yarns that are made of more than 1,000 strands per yarn, allowing you to clean nearly any surface using JUST WATER! Reduce your need for disposable cleaning sponges, cleaning chemicals, and paper towels It’s Green It’s Clean 2. Patio Pack Patio Pack is the perfect dining etiquette kit to keep with you nowadays! Stay prepared for outdoor dining and picnic with Patio Pack.

Patio Pack is a sturdy plastic zippered pouch with 7 dining essentials. Perfect for outdoor restaurant/patio dining, the 8"x4" pouch makes it a perfect item for a glove box, purse, or backpack. The Patio Pack includes a stainless steel straw, cleaning brush, washable cloth beverage napkin, mini linen drawstring bag with assorted hot sauce, mini linen drawstring bag with assorted sweeteners, mini refillable salt and pepper shakers with a flip-open gate, 2-in-1 ink pen/hand sanitizer, and after-meal sugar-free mints in a flip-top dispenser.

Everything you need to enjoy a meal in the outdoors is all in the pack.

3. ECOFREAKS ECOFREAKS makes the best hand sanitizer for traveling with minimal ingredients, USA-made, light scents, or unscented hand sanitizer.

The best part about EcoFreaks hand sanitizer is its packaging! They have the most conveniently packaged products for your everyday lifestyle and even kid-friendly mascots to keep in kids' backpacks or attach to a keyring! They have single-use gel travel packets and a specially designed car-cup holder, automated hand sanitizer that comes with your choice of a colorful koozie! EcoFreaks is dedicated to producing quality products for you and your family, all while partnering with eco-friendly groups that help make the best of our world.

ECOFREAKS is focused on helping the environment and making a difference in the community. When you’ve pumped the last drop of your hand sanitizer, keep the bottle and simply order a refill pouch for a "freaky" deal that helps with sustainability!

4. Smelly Proof Resealable Storage Bags These smell-proof bags are created to keep odors out of almost any environment and inside the bags where they belong, and our noses appreciate that. Whether you are at home storing cut-up onions, leftovers, or dirty diapers or on the go camping, fishing, or traveling, Smelly Proof bags are flexible smell proof containers made just for you. There’s no problem that’s too big or too small as Smelly Proof comes in a wide variety of assorted sizes and styles.

5. Top Soap You push down on the soap dispenser and...nothing. Top Soap is the world's only easy refill system for your countertop-mounted soap dispensers. Simply remove the pump, insert the spout and squeeze in the top-quality dish soap or moisturizing hand soap. The easy pour spout fits deep inside to avoid spills, and the easy refill pouch is sized just right so you won’t overflow onto your counter. Now you can quickly and easily refill without the mess! - as usual. We know, it's so frustrating! Refilling it from the top means a messy overflow of soap all over your counter.

6. Hmnknd Masks HMNKIND began with a simple thought: to do better. We are still practicing wearing our masks, so I don’t leave the house with this mask and neither does my husband. They do better by creating a reliable and trusted source for high-quality, thoughtfully designed everyday protective apparel and accessories. Their antibacterial fabrication is a patented wet polyurethane foam designed by K Beauty and Skincare industry experts. The masks are 99.9 percent antibacterial and prevent 99.9 percent of UV rays. They are also clinically tested and have superior quality against particle and viral filtration. Plus, they are the softest masks you will ever wear! HMNKIND not only does better to care for the Earth by utilizing recyclable materials in the product and packaging design, but it also does better for society by giving back 10% of all sales to Color of Change. They have children sizes through adult sizes for men and women, plus a variety of colors for work or play.

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1. Infamous Swimwear Hello Summer! This year, get matching pieces for the whole fam with Infamous Swim. They're famous for twinning swimwear that is so adorable with their Mini Swim collection as well as offering matching options for Dad! Infamous Swimwear carries an array of styles for Mom, Dad & littles, plus matching accessories! The best part is their mission to embrace the body you have and bring awareness to body positivity no matter your size, stage in life, you name it.

2. Audra Style Audra Style has paved the art-fashion industry as the unique creator of wood and leather jewelry for women featuring a mix of her signature prints and patterns created from her original artwork. With a wide selection of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and other accessories as well as art and home decor, Audra Style’s line is unique, fun, and affordable, plus no two items are identical. With bright, bold colors and patterns, the shapes are cut from wood, acrylic, genuine leather, and brass to mix and match the pieces and patterns in unexpected ways. There are countless styles and designs to choose from, making every item an Audra Style original.

3. Bea's Bayou Skincare Bea's Bayou Skincare is a black-female created & owned business. Frustrated with the products on the market, founder Arielle Brown felt confused, annoyed, embarrassed, & optionless. Unlike other biome-friendly products or non probiotic scalp oils, Bea's Bayou is herbal and each ingredient was chosen to avoid and/or inhibit inflammation in the skin. Not at Bea's Bayou -- their products are lightweight, skin-plumping, and more affordable - made for all skin and hair types to enjoy.

4. Ashley Kennedy Bat your long lashes with Ashley Kennedy, a luxury lash brand that fuses minimalistic designs, beauty, and affordability. We love that they are the easiest and quickest lashes you will ever apply. Six unique lashes are available, so change the style depending on your mood and the occasion.

5. Trust Biologic TRUST Biologic is a bioceutical research, development, branding, and marketing company focused on creating health products that enable you to lead an exuberant life - at any age. They’re at the forefront of natural wellness and beauty that addresses many of the concerns the baby-boom generation has as they get older. Their product line provides a wide range of benefits for skin, as well as relieves pain and stress. Its key products are being geared towards natural cannabinoid-enhanced therapeutic modalities, if, when, and where possible. We love their CBD Pain Gel and CBD Skin Serum!

6. hank. Skincare With a mission to create healthy skincare products for men hank merged together organic, cruelty-free components for YOUR daily wellness protocols. United, hank. goods are your stride forward in combating stress and fatigue in addition to enhancing the skin.

WHY because there’s a need to expose more men to the effects of roots and flowers. Our state of balance comes from connecting to nature, not toxins. .

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1. Side Trak The ULTIMATE work-from-home solution! With Side Trak Slide portable monitor you can instantly double your laptop screen workspace. This is game-changing new attachable portable monitor technology! SideTrak Slide is a 12.5” Full HD portable monitor that securely attaches to the back of your laptop to combine the productivity of working on two screens with the portability of a laptop!

Whether it's to help improve productivity while working from the couch, office, or dining table or for those rare leisure moments of gaming and watching favorite shows, this is one add-on to your computer that will make your work AND fun online so much better.

2. WineWisk WINEWISK is here to save us all from waiting for our wine to aerate.. We know that proper wine needs time to breathe in order to bring out luscious flavors and aromas that make every sip more enjoyable, and WINEWISK created a solution that cuts the time down and brings out your wine’s full potential in three quick steps. All you have to do is swirl your wine, make bubbles, and release your wine's full potential - it’s really that simple. The newest aerator on the market also doubles as a wine charm, ensuring everyone can keep track of their own glass.

3. Ricante Sauces In a world filled with mediocre salt-laden sauces, Ricante stands out from the rest with fruit and veggie-based sauces that are surprising and palate-pleasing. Ricante is everything you want in a sauce; bold flavor, no sugar or salt added, and just the right amount of approachable heat. Handcrafted amongst the ripest and most flavorful produce in Costa Rica, Ricante is not only Non-GMO, Gluten-Free and Keto Friendly, but Whole30 approved! Ricante is on a mission to provide a product that is enjoyed by all without creating waste to deliver said product. They achieve this by creating awareness of consumption and advise all that love Ricante to reuse their bottles and be good to our environment. Their sauces are delivered to the marketplace through conscious packaging materials.

4. Your Oil Tools Having the right tools always helps get the job done right the first time. Creating essential oil-inspired products is no exception. In fact, it is “essential” (pun intended!) Your Oil Tools is your one-stop-shop for aromatherapy supplies needed to create something great for your business. Essential oil users and suppliers love its containers, diffusers, and educational material. Your Oil Tools provide the must-have tools needed to house your oils them, mess-free.

5. Sukrin USA Sweeten your popcorn without the extra calories! You can add this delicious tasting sugar substitute syrup or sugar substitute granulated sweetener to your popcorn bowl! Sukrin USA carries a range of all-natural, zero-calorie, and low-carb sugar alternatives, naturally gluten-free, and low-carb and sugar-free chocolates. Sukrin USA’s range of products is perfect for those wanting to live a healthier life and even more so for those needing a special diet low in carbs and without sugar. All products are natural and unprocessed. Sukrin USA is the exclusive importer to the USA of the brand Sukrin, founded in 2007 in Europe.

6. nujo Your daily grind just became a lot healthier! If coffee and tea had a baby, it would be named nuJo. The traditional cup of Joe has received a makeover and the results are incredibly delicious. Hot or iced, nuJo is the new, convenient way to enjoy that coffee lifestyle without the buzz, crash or stomach upset. Available as a grind to easily use in a coffee maker, there’s also an individual brew bag (great for traveling) and a ready-to-drink bottled cold brew. nuJo is a prebiotic superfood that’s plant-based, sugar-free, caffeine-free, gluten-free, low-carb, and just 10 calories. Healthconscious folks looking for ways to wean off coffee will fall in love with its goodness. With 100 percent organic ingredients, it’s an easy lifestyle hack with tremendous benefits. Plus, it’s vegan, keto, and diabetic-friendly.

What great finds!

nomadiQ is reinventing the idea of portable grills. No more lugging around a large, bulky grill or bags of charcoal. This LIGHTWEIGHT portable grill weighs ONLY 12 POUNDS, while providing all the features of a full-size grill. And when the grill is folded, it is super-sleek and is sure to catch everyone’s attention.

The nomadiQ Grill is the perfect grill to take anywhere, including picnics, beach, hiking, road trips, mountain climbing, fishing, hunting, boating, camping, biking, and more. It is perfect for small patios and decks, or for your RV. Its compact design will fit anywhere, so you can take it anywhere.

LectroFan Classic is ideal for relaxation, study, speech privacy, or any situation where you’d like more control of your audio environment.

It’s also your personal white noise and fan sound machine to ensure a better night’s sleep and peaceful rest.

The LectroFan offers twenty unique digital sounds to mask noises, and you can choose from ten different electric fan sounds and ten variations of pure white noise (including pink and brown noise variations). All sounds can be personalized with pin-point volume control to select across a wide range of sound levels — from a whisper to many times louder than mechanical fan-based conditioners.

Don’t miss delving deep into your favorite movie series with StarWars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy by famed New York Times best-selling paper engineer Matthew Reinhart. StarWars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy is a glorious pop-up book is a fitting tribute to the entire Star Wars saga, from A New Hope to The Rise OfSkywalker.

Each fully interactive page shows a large-scale dynamic scene taken from all 11 Star Wars movies.

Through Huge Scale Pop-Up Scenes, relive The Clone Wars, The Battle of Yavin, and more! See Padmé battle alongside the Jedi and clone troopers, Luketrain with Jedi Master Yoda on Dagobah, and Rey and Kylo Ren battle SupremeLeader Snoke’s Praetorian Guards. Explore each page to uncover secret pops, and hidden information. With five amazing scenes rich with detail and secrets that fold out into one breathtaking map of the entire Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy is the perfect gift for StarWars fans of all ages.

9 Family Activities for the End of the Summer When the end of the summer rolls around, it's time to get ready to go back to school. Before the summer officially ends, celebrate this time with an event that's fun for the whole family. Take part in family activities that create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.

Try these nine family activities for an exciting end to your summer: 1.Make a memory book. Have everyone in the family get together and make a memory book or scrapbook. Collect photos from your summer or other scraps and artwork that would fit into a book of memories. This will give you a lasting memento of the good times you had over the summer.

2.Have a splashing good time. The summer usually means a good time around water. Throw a pool party or play around in the sprinklers. Have a water balloon fight with your family. Involve water while you still can, before the cold days of winter arrive.

3.Make summertime recipes. Pick out your favorite summertime recipes and make food and drinks with your family. Start with drinks like iced tea and lemonade, or pick another family favorite that you associate with summer. Then, make summer treats or throw a barbeque.

4.Throw a summer party. Get together with your family and throw an end-of-the-summer bash for all of your friends. Your family can plan the party together, cook the food and make decorations. Take lots of photos of your party so you can remember the good time you had.

5.Go to the zoo. Summer is a great time to enjoy the zoo during your free time. Go to the zoo with your family one last time before school takes away much of that free time. It's also a great way to learn about many different kinds of animals.

6.Play video games. Video games can be fun for the whole family. Some game consoles even have games that'll get the whole family active. Choose a sports game, a family board game, or a racing game and compete against your family for an exciting time together.

7.Go to the beach. The end of the summer might be one of your last opportunities to hit the beach this year. Wear sunscreen to protect your skin. Bring plenty of towels and beach toys. Build a sandcastle with your kids. Bury one of your family members in the sand.

8.Get ready for school. Enjoy getting ready for the school year with your family. Find the fun in shopping for clothing and school supplies. Get the whole family involved. Allow your kids to make some of the clothing decisions and to pick out some of their favorite school supplies.

9.Relax at home. Enjoy some quiet time at home before the craziness of the school year starts. Order takeout and talk around the dinner table. Rent some family-friendly movies to enjoy while you beat the heat together.

Pick one of these, or come up with your own end-of-summer activity ideas. The most important thing is that you take the time to enjoy your family. The end of summer can be an exciting time for your family to bond and experience priceless memories. a little bit of body text

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