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Treasure Necklaces From Chamilia Review

November 7, 2016 by Have Sippy Will Travel 1 Comment

Chamilia

The new Treasure necklaces from Chamilia will be a timeless and priceless necklace every woman will want to adorn her neck. From a Swarovski company, the Treasure sterling silver necklaces are the perfect gift for this holiday season.

With this new Treasure necklace collection, which features six dainty classic sterling silver disc pendants each featuring an engraved sentiment on the front; with the words Love, Friend, Sister,Family, Mom, and Daughter to choose from with the Chamilia hummingbird logo on the back of each pedant.

Chamilia necklaces are beautiful sterling silver, open-filigree frames are electroplated in 14 karat gold and lay freely on top of the discs, which hang from 18″ sterling silver chains with a 2″ extender.

Treasure Necklaces

Chamilia line has beads, charms, necklaces, build your own to create your personal style and look. The charms that Chamilia has for every event, sports, city,animals, and so many more that you can create your own charm bracelet.There are tons of different jewelry and other items for $50 or less and create a holiday gift she will never forget.

This is a perfect holiday gift to express your love to that special woman in your life; give her a touch of classy elegance this year. Treasure your relationship this season with the new Treasure necklaces from Chamilia.

Swarovski jewelery

Filed Under: fashion, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, review Tagged With: holiday gift guide, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, jewelry, review

MISSION Athletecare’s EnduraCool Gear

October 20, 2016 by Have Sippy Will Travel 6 Comments

The MISSION Athletecare’s EnduraCool towel is a great way to beat the heat for your family, children, and those friends you work out with. The EnduraCool towel is just what you are looking for with the temperatures rising when working or playing outside with your children.

The instant cooling technology is activated when you wet the towel and wring it out and snapping it to chill the fabrics surface temperature by up to 30 degrees. The user of the towel simply places the towel around his or her neck, forehead, or the desired area for instant relief from the heat.

The mission of Mission Athletecare is “ We believe greatness is always in reach. But you’ve got to dig deep, you’ve got to harness your heat. That’s why we build innovative thermoregulation technology into the fabric of all our products. We do it because when you control temperature, you unlock performance.”

The MISSION Athletecare’s EnduraCool towels come in a variety of colors and styles to fit everyone’s unique personality and style. These EndureCool towels are perfect for your sports stars or dancing ballerinas; or maybe for dad while he is mowing the yard or mom when she is jogging. Wherever the sweat, EnduraCool towels will be there to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable.

As you can see, it stays in place pretty well- even when soaked and in the wind (which is saying something).

Not only do MISSION EnduraCool Towels have cooling towels but they also have an entire line of EnduraCool Instant Cooling Gear and Accessories to keep you, your family, and friends cool, dry, comfortable.The line includes a full range of instant cooling Tops, Bottoms, Skull Hats & Caps, Headbands, and much much more all designed to keep you cool and enhance your performance and recovery.

You will want to get your MISSION Athletecare’s EnduraCool towel and other accessories today; if not for you then that one loved one who loves to run and work out so this would make the perfect gift for them.

Filed Under: clothes and shoes, fitness, review Tagged With: fitness gear, workout gear, Workout Headbands

Attention and Learning Issues Need to #BeUnderstood

October 20, 2016 by Have Sippy Will Travel Leave a Comment

Raising a child with learning and attention issues is a journey. And it’s one that’s full of ups and downs, successes and challenges, questions and decisions. It can be very hard on parents and equally as hard on children – especially because they are the ones who are struggling to be understood. But what if your child is struggling and you do not even realize it IS a learning or attention issue?

In the U.S., 1 in 5 children struggles with brain-based learning and attention issues that affect reading, writing, math, focus and organization. These issues are a lot more common than most people think, and while learning and attention issues may not be as visible as other health issues, they’re just as real. Unfortunately, many kids go undiagnosed because parents to think that their children are just being lazy, need to work harder, or that they are in a phase that they will grow out of.

Understood.org has launched the new #BeUnderstood campaign to generate awareness about learning and attention issues and encourage people who are seeing or experiencing signs of learning and attention issues to visit Understood.org, learn about these issues, and take that crucial first step in getting their kids the help they need to thrive in school, at home and in life.

If you are sitting there reading this, stressed out and feeling alone, don’t be. You are definitely not alone. Understood is an organization that was created by a coalition of 15 nonprofits, and its content and tools were informed by a survey of more than 2,200 parents of children with learning and attention issues. Understood offers free daily access to experts through chats and webinars, a safe online community that encourages parents to reach out to and learn from each other and a suite of specially designed, first-of-their-kind tools.

Only 68% of students with learning issues graduate with a regular high school diploma. 55% of students with learning and attention issues have had some type of involvement with the criminal justice system within eight years of leaving high school. But contrary to what many people believe, there is no correlation between learning and attention issues and IQ. With the right strategies and support, these children can succeed in the classroom—and outside of it too. Understood.org has the information, strategies and expert insights you need at every stage of your unique journey.

Understand what you’re seeing – It’s hard to see your child struggle and not know why. Without understanding the reasons for his behavior, you may even come to some wrong conclusions.
Understand what your child experiences – You may know about your child’s specific learning and attention issues. But what do they experience on a daily basis?
Understand what you can do – Whether you’re new to this journey or have been on it for a while, you want to help your child make progress and find success.

Whether you have worked with your child on dealing with this struggle for years or this is something new for you, Understood has resources for everyone to learn how to help these kiddos with whatever challenges they face. The You & Your Family section helps families with practical solutions and advice for social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

If you think your child might have a challenge with learning, please do not wait. Every second counts.

Filed Under: education, kids, lifestyle items Tagged With: Ad Council, check in, Child Learning Challenges: How to Address Them Early, kids with learning disabilities, Understood.org

Foreclosure Is Scary – But There IS Help @MHA4You #KeepYourHome

October 12, 2016 by Have Sippy Will Travel Leave a Comment

Making Home Affordable - Foreclosure Assistance

Foreclosures can have a devastating effect on families and communities. There are still too many homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments or facing the prospect of losing their homes. About one in 13 homeowners nationwide has fallen behind on his or her mortgage payments, putting them at a higher risk of foreclosure.

Some people may go their entire lives without ever having to face the struggle of foreclosure. If you are reading this, I hope that you are one of those people. But if you are or maybe it isn’t you, it is someone you know and love, I hope you are not going through it alone. It is a sad but true fact that most people who have foreclosure knocking at their door have no idea where to turn and they have no idea that there is actually help available to them.

And what is worse – many of these people fall victim to scams that not only will not help them but will make their situation even more unstable.

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Don’t go through this alone!

Through the federal Making Home Affordable (MHA) program, 1.8 million families have received much-needed help by reducing their monthly mortgage payments an average of nearly $500/month.

The deadline to apply for mortgage help through MHA is Friday, December 30, 2016.

While the end of the program is quickly approaching, don’t worry—there is still time to gather your information and apply. Homeowners who submit an application on or before December 30, 2016 will still be considered!

Making Home Affordable can help homeowners:

Identify the situation – MHA has a solution that can fit your needs, you just have to figure out which one best describes you.
Explore program options – There are several program options to choose from to help you get the best support and avoid foreclosure.
Prepare what will be needed – a comprehensive list of the documents required to support your application.
Apply for the right solution – The sooner you apply, the sooner you can get help!

Making Home Affordable - Foreclosure Assistance

With less than 3 months remaining to apply for help through MHA, we need your help spreading the word to the approximately 1 in 17 homeowners nationwide who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments, putting them at a higher risk of foreclosure! Please help us spread the word. You never know who you know that might be struggling to pay their mortgage and could use this help.

If you’re struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, call 888-995-HOPE (4673) ™. Housing experts are available around-the-clock (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) at no cost. They will help you understand your options and design a plan to suit your individual situation. You can also visit MakingHomeAffordable.gov to access free resources and information to help deal with your mortgage problems and avoid foreclosure.

Making Home Affordable - Foreclosure Assistance

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New Series – The Other F Word #TOFWseries

October 6, 2016 by Have Sippy Will Travel 3 Comments

The new series that just started streaming on Amazon last month, The Other F Word, is a comedic inspiration to all women, and especially women over 40.

Caytha Jentis, a screenwriter, director and producer takes some amazing characters and immediately pulls us into this new series. Even if you aren’t a woman over 40, you will be eventually, and Caytha shows us that there is nothing wrong with that number – or any number that comes after it.

‘The Other F Word’ is an edgy comedy about a group of friends who find that the angst of raising kids may be nothing compared to the angst of starting over after they are grown. Amazon reviewers are raving about the new series – a unique story line with universal stories that all can relate to. And who doesn’t love to pull up a glass of wine and a blanket and binge watch a great comedy on Amazon? There are already women in line waiting for season 2. Amazon makes it simple to stream and get hooked until the very last episode.

I love the fact that Caytha has the nerve to bring out chatter on ageism in Hollywood. It is something that needs to happen more and more. She is working see women take on a fearless attitude in life – and I couldn’t agree more. The series was released on September 1^st and it has been a huge success so far.

Caytha began this journey because she felt the same struggle that most women feel when life changes what feels like SO suddenly. “It was bittersweet that my children were now grown, and felt a huge void, but it was also finally ME time. I was ready for new adventures. However like the young women on “Girls,” who are struggling to find themselves, I was as confused as they were by the existential ‘Who am I?’ and the ‘Now What?’ of mid-life.”

It is understandable, too. There really is a market for this kind of show – whether Hollywood thinks so or not. Think about the shows on TV, on Netflix, and on other streaming networks – is there a show you can think of that is even remotely similar to The Other F Word? Probably not. There have been shows about women friends during most of the other stages of life, there is no episodic show that depicts the experience these ladies have in their particular stages of life.

The exhilarating new series whose cast includes names such as: Steve Guttenberg (Police Academy), Michael Boatman (The Good Wife), Reiko Aylesworth (24), Judy Gold (Jim Gaffigan Show) and Ben Bailey (Cash Cab), addresses issues like ageism, sexism, re-entering the workforce, sexuality for women 40+, dating after divorce/widowhood and more.

Want to see for yourself? You can watch all eight episodes, which are available now on Amazon http://tinyurl.com/TOFWseries. Go on, you know you want to see what it is all about!

Let’s show Hollywood that midlife MATTERS. Share and give “The Other F Word” some love!

http://www.theotherfwordseries.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theotherfwordseries/
https://twitter.com/tofwseries

Want to hang out with some other awesome + amazing women over 40? Just us for The Other F Word Twitter chat October 5th at 9pm est. Tweet along with us using #TOFWseries and find out how other midlifers are celebrating their prime!

Filed Under: entertainment, movie Tagged With: movies, review, twitter party

Save On Your New York Vacation With The New York Pass

October 5, 2016 by Have Sippy Will Travel 8 Comments

New York is definitely a spot that should be on your vacation bucket list – and great things are coming to New York! With a newly updated New York Pass, the City’s largest attraction pass card – the first of which is the inclusion of a free double-decker bus tour with every New York Pass purchased (thanks to a new partnership with the Big Bus New York) – now is the time to start planning that New York vacation you have always talked about. With the New York pass it will make your Big Apple visit fast and easy as your ride along on the double-decker bus and enjoy the sights and sounds.

Not only will you get to ride the double decker bus and tour the Big Apple, but you also get admission and discounts to over 90 must-see New York attractions. You can hop-on or hop-off at any attraction or sight that catches your eye, and then be back on your way in a matter of minutes to a new and wonderful destination of your choosing. With the New York pass, you will get more bang for your buck by saving up to 70% all while skipping the lines at several of the busiest attractions in the Big Apple area.

American Museum of Natural History

“The New York Pass is quickly becoming a mobile metro card for tourists,” said Ken Barrows, Vice President of Leisure Pass North America LLC, the parent company of New York Pass. “Our exciting new venture with Big Bus New York will allow our customers to maximize their use of each pass by giving tourists and locals the option of using Big Bus to have a seat with a view, or to simply travel between attractions.”

Madame Tussauds – New York Celebrity Wax Attraction

Whether you are planning on staying in the Big Apple one day or 10 days, there are New York passes for both and everything in between. In 2015, New York Pass launched a new “10-Day Pass” to cater to tourists staying in the Big Apple for lengthier periods of time and added new attractions such as the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and Fashion Windows Walking Tour. Every New York Pass includes a free 200-page guidebook with detailed maps, hours of operation, tips and directions to every New York Pass attraction featured.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

There has never been a better time to vacation to New York. What will your first New York attraction destination be?

For more information and a complete list of attractions where the pass can be used, please visit www.newyorkpass.com.

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Filed Under: travel Tagged With: family travel, NY, NYC, travel

Missing School Can Lead To Chronic Absenteeism

September 30, 2016 by Have Sippy Will Travel 1 Comment

Have you ever heard of Chronic Absenteeism? It was a new word for me. Are you one of those parents who make your kid go to school, even when they are sick? Or are you more likely to just let them stay home and figure the rest out later?

We all know things happen, kids get sick, last minute vacations, deaths in the family – I could go on. But that isn’t really what we are talking about here. For most of us, we are very blessed in the fact that we have the tools, resources, and wherewithal to make sure our kids do not fall behind if they do have to miss school. Chronic absenteeism is more than that. There are MILLIONS of children all over the United States who are missing school due to struggling in the classroom, having trouble with bullies, or dealing with challenges at home. These are the students who are falling behind and struggling to graduate later in life.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8SIX2o2N1c]As a parent, you’re in a powerful position to help your child both improve their grades and increase their love of learning. Parents who get involved with their children’s schools—by meeting teachers, attending afterschool and sporting events, participating in PTA meetings, and volunteering in the classroom—are more likely to be able to advocate for their children within the school community.

A student who misses just two days of school each month — 18 days total in the year — is considered to be chronically absent. However, many parents don’t realize that, even when absences are excused or understandable, absences add up and can greatly impact a child’s education. In the United States, more than 6 million children are chronically absent from school each year.

To combat chronic absenteeism, the U.S. Department of Education, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and the Ad Council have partnered to create the public service campaign Absences Add Up. Absences Add Up is part of the My Brother’s Keeper Every Student, Every Day initiative, a broad effort to combat chronic absenteeism led by the U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Justice.

The Absences Add Up campaign directs parents and community members to AbsencesAddUp.org, where they can find information about the importance of school attendance and resources to learn how to help children who are struggling in school, being bullied, managing chronic illness, or addressing mental health challenges. The site also provides parents with resources to assist with caregiving, housing and food challenges. For teachers, community leaders, after school programs, and mentoring partners, there is information about how to encourage school attendance and resources to help address issues like poor grades, bullying, and family challenges that cause children to miss school when they don’t have to.

Tips and Suggestions

Keep track of how many days of school your child has missed.
Figure out why your child is absent from school.
- Are they dealing with a chronic illness like asthma?
- Are they being bullied or struggling at school?
- Are they staying home to help care for a family member?
Visit AbsencesAddUp.org to find help addressing the underlying cause of your child’s absences.
- Ask teachers and community leaders for advice and specific resources in your area.
- Don’t be afraid to reach out to other parents in your area to ask for help and share tips.

HELP US SHOW PARENTS HOW TO HELP THEIR KIDS! Spread the word on Social Media.

Twitter:

12 family emergency days + 6 vacation days = risk of not making it to graduation day. Visit AbsencesAddUp.org today. #AbsencesAddUp
2 absences per month = less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade. #AbsencesAddUp AbsencesAddUp.org

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Every Child Deserves A Chance! Attending school every day increases a child’s chances of success in school and in life. That’s why I support the U. S. Department of Education, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, My Brother’s Keeper, and the Ad Council’s #AbsencesAddUp campaign—because every child deserves a chance at success. http://absencesaddup.org/ #EveryStudentEveryDay #MyBrothersKeeper

Filed Under: education Tagged With: Ad Council, education, kids, school

3D Coin Art Review and Giveaway!

September 26, 2016 by Have Sippy Will Travel Leave a Comment

Use Your Spare Change to Create a Work of Art!

We had so much fun with this flag! This might be considered a toy, but really it is also a learning experience and a piece of artwork, all rolled into one! My son really enjoyed looking around the house for loose change, and in his piggy bank, to fill this piece of art up!

Saving loose is a great way to learn money management and how important saving money really is, even if it is ONLY coins! Those coins can really add up! This 3D Coin Art takes something we should all already be doing and makes it extra fun! 3D Coin Art™ by New York City-based NSI International Inc. is an innovative way to create amazing 3D works of art out of coins. It’s a puzzle AND a bank all in one! Your kids can create a model that is built with spare change!

There are two really neat pieces of artwork to choose from either the American Flag or the Empire State Building. The American Flag is awesome and I would also love to see the Empire State Building put together. Can you imagine how beautiful that would be? Seems weird to say “beautiful” in relation to coins, but I think that is what it would be.

We did not have enough change to fill the entire thing right off the bat – so we are really looking forward to filling it up completely. Right now, my son it displayed even without the full set of coins and it looks great!

They make it SUPER simple to fill the flag from start to finish!

Fill the coin wells using the Easy To Follow diagrams!

Use Pennies to form The red stripes

Use Nickels to make the white stripes

Use Dimes as our flag’s sparkling stars!

You can pick up the 3D Coin Art United States Flag for only USD $19.99 + $8.99 P&H. There is a 10% discount on all additional United States Flags ordered, plus $8.99 P&H. You can get the 3D Coin Art Empire State Building from Toys R Us too!

Giveaway:

One lucky winner will receive a 3D Coin Art Flag and 3D Coin Art Empire State Building (ARV $40). To enter, leave a comment on this post and then just complete the entry form below by 11:59 pm on 9/28/16. Good luck!

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