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Getting ready for back to school with b4 products #b4Gives

8/19/2014

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Disclosure: I received complementary products to facilitate this review, however all opinions expressed are my own.
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Summer is almost over and it is time for kids to go back to school. We had a great summer, but I think all parents will agree it is time for kids to go back to school. We just got our classroom assignment letter and we cannot be happier. My son's teacher will be the same teacher he had last year. She is an awesome teacher and we like her a lot.

Since, we are so happy with our teacher assignment we have decided to put together a welcome gift basket for the teacher. Just a little token of appreciation for what we know it is going to be hard work for a whole year. I have always thought being a teacher cannot be easy, and I think teachers deserve support from parents and all the help they can get.

When I started shopping for our welcome basket, I knew I needed to include some hand sanitizer. Yes, i need to make sure kids have clean hands, so maybe my son will not get sick all the time. Let's face it kids go back to school and all the germs come home with them. They get sick and parents get sick. And who has time to be sick? well, not me, not this year.

As far as hand sanitizers goes, there is a few brands our there, however I found a cool brand that is made in the USA and is triclosan-free. 
Let me tell you more about the b4 products. The b4 hand sanitizer is specially formulated to kill 99.9% germs and bacteria, b4 moisturizes hands with Vitamin E and aloe and it comes in really cool bold colors.
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b4 products are packaged hand sanitizers that are convenient for anyone on the go, especially with kids and off course they are perfect for school backpacks and for teachers to have on their classrooms. Small packages that will avoid waste, although the product also comes in a wall dispenser and hand pumps.

The best part about b4 hand sanitizer is that they give 50 percent of all profits from sales to children-focused causes. The profits are donated through The Midway Foundation and more than $1.3 millions have already been donated to more than 150 organizations.
I do not know about you, but I feel great when I know that I am supporting a company that gives back to the community. So if you want to learn more about the product you can check the company website and their twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.
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You can shop online and use code “b4health” and get 15% off any online orders. All orders over $35 receive free shipping.
b4 products will be available at Staples store starting Sept. 9th so you can buy them locally too.

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Home Is Where the Heart Is DVD - review and #giveaway

8/17/2014

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Available on DVD August 19th

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About the DVD

Disillusioned actress Sunny returns to her hometown of Bent Arrow, Texas, to attend her mother’s funeral and provide guardianship for a half-sister she never knew, 10-year old Cotton. The dusty old town is struggling to stay alive, but maintains its quaint and quirky charm. It provides solace for an ex-NFL player, Butch, who is coping with a heart-wrenching loss by painting watercolor postcards at a roadside stand. Sunny and Butch bond over their mutual relationship with Cotton, and come up with a plan to help save the town. When tragedy strikes, their plans are derailed, but hope glimmers in the distance.
Director: Rajeev Dassani 
Writer: Conrad Goode
Cast: Bailee Madison, Laura Bell Bundy, Conrad Goode, Jonathan Banks, John C. McGinley

Did we like it?

I saw it with a friend and we had a good time watching it. I have to admit it is not a movie for those that are looking for action, but it was a good movie for a girl nights in with a friend.

Giveaway

We have two copies of the DVD to giveaway. This means that 2 (two) lucky My Life is a Journey readers will have the chance to win. Enter below and good luck
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Tickets available for the 2015 D23 Expo #D23expo #D23

8/15/2014

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Are you a Disney fan? Then we have great news for you. D23 expo is going to be back in 2015 and tickets are available for purchase right now. 

The event that takes place every two years have a lot of things to offer for Disney fans of all ages.

The Expo will take place August 14-16, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Expo celebrates the past, present and future of Disney and includes celebrity appearances, presentations, sneak previews and unique experiences.

If you want more information or if you would like to buy some tickets visit D23Expo.com
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Shrimp Ceviche Tostada and #giveaway #SauceOn #CollectiveBias

8/15/2014

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Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone
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In our house we love sea food and one of our favorite recipes is Shrimp Ceviche. I try to prepare it as often as I can because it is easy to make and it is healthy. We also love spicy food, however some of the hot sauces available in the market have a vinegar taste, in most times my son asks me not to put any hot sauce in the food.

But if you know anything about cooking, you know that a good Shrimp Ceviche has to be spicy. So I was really happy when I finally found a hot sauce that taste like homemade and it is affordable. 

Since we are shopping for back to school supplies, I took a trip to Walmart and  after buying notebooks and pencils I found El Yucateco sauces at the Latin Food aisle, so I guess we will having some back to school dinner celebration with Shrimp Ceviche and avocado.
El Yucateco hot sauce has an authentic mexican flavor. It is bold and spicy and it is great with so many foods. Just imagine that you can add it to every day recipes to create a new latino flavor dish. It would be a great addition during breakfast time to any burrito, chilaquiles or even an omelet. My son asked me to add it to our chicken rice and it really made a great difference on the taste. We are going to try some hot wings next, because with 4 different flavors available the possibilities are endless.
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El Yucateco is available in 4 great flavors
  1. Red Habanero Sauce
  2. Green Habanero Sauce
  3. XXXtra Hot Kutbil-ik Sauce  
  4. Black Label Reserve (the new flavor available only at Walmart)

El Yucateco will not only be great for food. I am imagining some Micheladas or even an spicy Bloody Mary to go with the ceviche. That is a great way to have your #SauceOn #CollectiveBias
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Twitter party and you are invited!

There is also going to be a fun bilingual twitter party where you will be able to get some ideas on how to bring more excitement to everyday meals using El Yucateco. There will be recipes and $550 in Walmart Gift Cards. Thu, 4 Sep 2014 1:00PM EST and you can RSVP here
Stay connected with el Yucateco on Facebook and if you want more yummy recipes visit El Yucateco website.

Giveaway!

I have great news for all My Life is a Journey readers. You can now try El Yucateco sauces and create very tasty recipes yourself. One (1) lucky winner will take home the prize pictured below. Just enter using the rafflecopter form
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. El Yucateco  Giveaway ends on 8/29/14 at 6:00PM ET. Open only to (i) legal residents of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, and (ii) who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Void in PR and where prohibited. Sponsor: Collective Bias, Inc.
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Marvel Action Figures #giveaway

8/13/2014

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Who does not like Marvel super heroes? I know we are super fans here, and right now we have a great giveaway for you. Enter below and you could be the lucky winner of a Marvel action figurine. Great for reward good grades at school or stocking stuffing for Christmas, which is just around the corner.

Good luck!
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