DIY Camera Case & Purse Pouch Made From Recycled Materials #BringingInnovation #ad #cbias

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In a family with nine tech-loving children, you can imagine the batteries we go through! Recently I picked up Energizer® EcoAdvanced™batteries, a choice I've made before. I love it that I can purchase recycled batteries for my kids' electronics and know that I'm making less of a stamp on our environment. Our big family is on a mission to improve the world we live in by recycling and being creative with the resources we have. This morning, I made this cute camera pouch for my purse. It took about 10 minutes to put together and it's made entirely of materials I had around the house.

We found Energizer® EcoAdvanced™batteries at Walmart near the electronics section. These are the first batteries to be made with recycled materials. These AA and AAA batteries from Energizer® are their highest performing alkaline batteries. When we use longer lasting and reliable batteries, we use fewer batteries. This creates less waste to impact our environments.

I started the project with a french fry box, some duct tape, and scissors. 

First, I cut open the box along one side and across the bottom.

Then I cut about 1/2" off the top of the front of the box all the way to the side seam.

Then I applied the duct tape to both sides of the box. Using duct tape keeps the pouch moisture and bump resistant. I applied tape to one side, then cut off the excess before applying the second side and cutting off the excess. This made it easy to follow the outline of the box.

Finally, I taped up the side and bottom with strong clear packing tape and adhered a button and string to keep it shut.

Learn more about Energizer® EcoAdvanced™batteries here. I'd love to hear about your latest DIY project!

Moving Toward a More Natural Lifestyle #NaturalGoodness #ad

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Our family has made a good effort this year to move toward a more natural lifestyle. From nixing the processed foods to finding ways to reuse and recycle, we're changing our stamp on the environment as well as cleaning up our act for more strength, energy, and an overall fulfilled life. As the mother and homemaker in my family, it's my responsibility to make sure I give everyone the best care I can---a big job that I take seriously.

This week, we've had the opportunity to try Tom's of Maine® brand toothpaste products with some great results. I'm impressed by the fact that they don't contain any artificial colors, flavors, fragrances, or preservatives. If animal products or testing is a concern for you, rest assured that this Maine-based company doesn't test on animals or use animal products in their toothpastes.

I found Tom's of Maine® Simply White® Clean Mint Cavity Protection Toothpaste at Walmart in the toothpaste aisle. I bought the kids Tom's of Maine® Silly Strawberry® Anticavity Toothpaste, found with the other kids' toothpastes. Tom's of Maine® also offers other natural products like deodorant, bar soap and mouthwash. Learn more about Tom's of Maine®'s ingredients, purpose and source, by visiting their website.

It's so important to build healthy habits. Oral care and hygiene have always been really important to me---especially when it comes to my kids. With a family the size of ours, it can be difficult to establish good routines for the kids, but it's so important to do so when it comes to caring for our teeth and gums. Using natural products helps me feel like I'm offering them something safe and effective.

Are you excited about the Tom's of Maine® line of oral hygiene products? Let me know how you help your family live a more natural lifestyle.

A Great Solution for Bladder Leakage #LifeAfterLeaks #ad #cbias

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Way back when I only had two or three kids, I remember chatting with a mother of 13. She mentioned her difficulties with bladder leakage, since her many pregnancies had weakened her muscles in that area. I remember thinking that would be the most embarrassing thing and vowed to never be faced with the issue. Fast forward 10 or 11 years to this past winter when I was hit with the worst sickness I've ever experienced--a terrible case of bronchitis. A few Kegels throughout the years really are no match for 10 pregnancies and I found myself missing activities for weeks out of fear of "leaking" in public every time I coughed.

When I first saw Poise Impressa Bladder Supports at CVS, I was intrigued by the concept. It looked like a great way to help with minor leakage in a discreet way, allowing the wearer to be active and comfortable. Poise Impressa is designed to alleviate SUI limitations and issues that arise because of leaking when you sneeze, laugh, cough, dance, or exercise. Always start with a sizing kit. It will give you three options to help you find the right size fit for your body. The size is not about how much you leak or how much you weigh. It's about the best internal fit for you.

You'll find the Poise Impressa Sizing Kit near the pantiliners at CVS. Make sure to grab your printable Poise Impressa Starter Kit coupon, good only at CVS, before you go. Available while quantities last.

If you have issues with bladder leakage when you laugh, cough, dance, sneeze or exercise, try Poise Impressa Bladder Supports. They're inserted like a tampon but they do not absorb leaks because they're made to help stop them. The sizing kit contains two of each size. To find your size, begin with size 1, and if you still leak, try size 2, then size 3 if needed. Once inside, the product expands to support the urethra, preventing leaks when you sneeze, laugh, cough, dance, or exercise. After you've found the right size for you, purchase the 10-count pack in the correct size for security against embarrassing leaks.

*Important: Do not wear the Poise Impressa if you are pregnant or on your period. This is not a tampon. Please wait until your period ends to use the sizing kit.

What do you think of this innovative way to help stop SUI leaks? How would Poise Impressa Bladder Supports give you more confidence?