AMF’s Summer Pass is great deal, too!  For $29.95, everyone 16 and over can bowl 2 games per day for up to four people from now through September 3. (Again, shoe rental is not included.)

Please go to http://bit.ly/SummerPass to sign up for this great deal.

For $29.95, the whole family can bowl all summer long!  When the heat becomes to unbearable, head to your local AMF and enjoy air conditioned family fun!

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Have you logged into Facebook today? Be sure to check out Tea Collection on Facebook and vote for your favorite girl dresses and/or boys tops. Once an item receives 1,000 Facebook Likes, it will go on sale–$15 dresses and $10 boys tops!

I voted for some of my favorite items like the Prambanan Sash Dress for girls and the Roll Up Safari Shirt in Limeburst for boys.

 Vote for your favorite girls dresses and boys tops to be sure that your favorites go on sale.

Happy Liking!

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How do you decide on what skin care products to use? Are you loyal to a specific brand or are you willing to try something new and exciting? At Mainely Cole’s, “their mission is to make available the very best products from ingredients found around the world. Products that are all natural and organic that will help provide the vitamins and minerals that your skin needs to be healthy and amazingly beautiful, while still being good to the environment around us.”

My Rays of Sunshine was given three wonderful Mainley Cole’s products to review, and all I can say is wow! These are truly magnificent products!

Botanical Body Mist

Oh my goodness, this is the most amazing product! When I first saw the Botanical Body Mist I thought, “oh, another body spray.” But I was so wrong!

I was pleasantly surprised that a little spritz of this on my body would leave my skin so silky soft! I didn’t have to fight that awful sticky feeling and the scent is so invigorating. What makes this mist so amazing it that it offers anti-aging performance providing ECGC with each spray.

This multi-purpose body mist offers an alternative to heavy creams for your skin. It is a wonderful anti-aging, refreshing, skin hydration in a mist. Truly amazing!

Nourishing Lip Crème

Lately my lips have been obscenely dry. I was so excited to try this lip crème. Mainely Cole’s Nourishing Lip Crème is made with organic aloe leaf juice, DMAE, organic rooibos tea and pomegranate which aides in exfoliating dryness and deeply hydrates lips.

The directions on the jar suggest applying to lips and surrounding skin. I applied this overnight and my lips felt refreshed in the morning.  I didn’t apply it to the skin surrounding my lips because I do not know if it is a non-comedogenic moisturizer and I didn’t want to risk the change of a break-out. But, I would highly suggest using it on your lips!

Custom Made Soap Bars

Typically I am not a fan of bars of soap. Soap bars really dry my skin out. My skin often feels itchy and irritated after using such products.

Initially I was hesitant to try my Honeysuckle bar. I recently travelled to Chicago and brought my Honeysuckle bar on the trip with me. The all natural ingredients in this bar make a huge difference. The essential oils and goat’s milk add a much needed nourishing element missing from so many bars of soap. And the scent is sublime!

Even if you’re like me and have issues with ordinary bars of soap, I would suggest trying this all-natural bar. Your skin will thank you!

Another reason to purchase Mainely Cole’s products is their support of Ring 14 USA. So what is Ring 14 syndrome?

This is a very rare genetic disorder that arises randomly when one of the 14^th chromosomes mutates in such a way that the ends of this chromosome fuse together to form a ring structure; genetic material is often lost in this process.  The consequences of this syndrome can be varied but are often profound.  Children with this syndrome often have low muscle tone, slow growth, mild to severe learning disabilities, limited large and small motor skills, digestive problems, immune deficiencies and a severe form of epilepsy that is mostly drug resistant.  Life is a struggle for these children.  Children with other anomalies on the 14th chromosome (such as deletions, translocations or UPD ‘s-uniparental disomy ) share many of these same problems.

Mainely Cole’s makes truly magnificent, one-of-a-kind natural skin care products. If you are looking for a new way to pamper your skin, I would highly recommend Mainely Cole’s skin care products.

Disclaimer: My Rays of Sunshine was given samples of Mainely Cole’s products. These reviews are mine and mine alone.

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Our wonderful friends at Omega Select™ sent My Rays of Sunshine a sample of their new Omega Select™ Super Critical Fish Oil.

I try to follow a clean diet to gain as much nutritional value from the foods I eat, but I use a fish oil supplement on a daily basis to replenish the necessary Omega 3′s (essential fatty acids that the body needs) that is often lacking in my diet. But, what are other reasons you should use a fish oil supplement?

Less Risk of Heart Problems*

More Youthful-Looking Skin*

Normalized Blood Pressure*

Protection from Free Radicals*

Healthy Cholesterol Levels*

An Energy Boost Like No Other*

Triglycerides You Can Live With*

Brain-Boosting Power*

Healthy Blood Circulation*

Excellent Eye Health*

Balanced Homocysteine Levels*

Healthy Lung Function

Overall, I was very pleased with Omega Select™. I take two supplements every morning and I do not fear the awful fish aftertaste that accompany so many fish oil supplements. Plus, two Omega Select™ supplements equal one of the regular triple strength fish oil supplements I take daily.  The Omega Select™ are very easy to swallow and digest!

I am also very impressed with the process Omega Select™ implements when creating its supplements.

Omega Select™ is processed using patented Supercritical C02 concentration and extraction technology which gently extracts the fish oil into its ingestible form. This remarkable technology is unmatched for the purity and concentration of Omega-3′s it produces.

The temperature during the process never exceeds 60°C, which preserves the integrity of the fish oil components. The result is an amazing 90% concentration of pure Omega 3′s.

1. Inside a giant spinning centrifuge, the carbon dioxide (Supercritical CO2) acts as the solvent that draws out the Omega-3 fatty acids from the fish oil.
2. It is a hexane-free extraction that removes the two essential fatty acids, EPA and DHA, without altering their purity or quality.
3. Because of the high concentration of Omega-3′s, you won’t have to take 5-7 horse-sized pills to get the Omega-3′s you need! Just 1-2 small, easy-to-swallow liquid gels caps per day gets you all of Omega Select™’s amazing health benefits.

In addition, Supercritical C02 is the only extraction process in the world that separates toxins and heavy metals from the delicate fish oil raw material—without causing any processing damage to the Omega 3′s.

Are you looking for an easy to swallow, small in size, efficient fish oil supplement?  If so, I highly recommend Omega Select™ fish oil.

And another great reason to purchase Omega Select™, it’s made in the USA!

Disclaimer: My Rays of Sunshine was given a sample of Omega Select™ to review. All opinions are those of My Rays of Sunshine.

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My husband and I waited with both of our children until their births to find out their genders. We proudly displayed the ultrasounds of our unborn babies on our refrigerator. We would lovingly look at their silhouettes every time we’d grab something to eat or drink out of the fridge. We couldn’t wait for the day when we would meet our little bundles of joy!

Congratulations, it’s a boy!

Congratulations, it’s a girl!

My children’s birth days will forever be etched in my mind. The moment I first laid eyes on and held my newborn children were filled with so much joy, love and amazement. I gazed at their innocent faces and delicate features awestruck such beautiful, healthy babies were mine.

And now that I’m a mom, I try to look at life and the world around me through the eyes of my children. I witness and feel the excitement of seeing the king of the jungle for the first time at the Miami Zoo. Or see the fear in their eyes as an Orinoco crocodile raises his head out of the water at the Amazon and Beyond’s Flooded Forest. Thankfully, we’ve only seen a crocodile at the zoo and not in our backyard!

But perhaps my favorite sight in Miami was that of my then 4-year-old son as a ring bearer in a sunset wedding ceremony at ONE Bal Harbour Resort. The refreshing rainfall had just ceased on that beautiful early fall evening when the wedding procession began. The sky was a glorious shade of orange with streams of pink, yellow and blue magically woven within the big orange sky. My handsome husband walked down the aisle followed by my father-in-law and adorable, handsome son. His spiked golden hair glistened in the sunset and his mischievous smile made everyone laugh. He was and always will be the most handsome ring bearer!

The beautiful starry beach was our backdrop during the reception at Mister Collins located at ONE Bal Harbour. My son was so full of life and energy that he danced the night away. He could be found in the middle of dance circles busting moves that would put any break dancer to shame.

He made sure he had a night to remember. After dancing and singing his heart out to the music, he passed out in a corner booth in his grandfather’s lap with his tuxedo jacket as his blanket. Every guest stopped by and commented on what a handsome, sweet little boy he was.

And now that sweet little 4-year-old is my big Kindergartner.  I am still determined to see the world through my children’s eyes.  The world is such a beautiful, wonderful, amazing place if we just take a moment to drink in the sights that surround us.

Don’t miss Transitions lenses and Sears Optical at the Great Taste in Miami at The Grove Food and Wine Festival April 14 – 15, 2012. Transitions lenses and Sears Optical will be offering you, your friends and family the opportunity to take part in a free vision screenings and the Ultimate Sightseeing Experience! Learn more here!

Disclosure: “I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Transitions lenses blogging program, to earn My SocialMoms Rewards Points. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. To read more posts on this topic, click here.”

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I couldn’t hold in the tears when I saw this video. I LOVE animals and can’t imagine abandoning one of my beloved pets. I guess pet abandonment is sadly a sign of the times. Too many families are in financial trouble and another mouth to feed is simply too much.

Fiona was actually rescued more than a year ago by Eldad and Audrey Hagar, a married couple who run a non-profit organization called Hope for Paws out of their Los Angeles apartment. The Hagars operate their rescue organization on a shoe-string budget; Eldad, 36, has grown fond of posting YouTube videos of their ioften-dramatic street rescues when time permits.

Click here for more information on Hope for Paws.

I’m off to give Sophie a little love and a special treat.

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Yes, it looks yucky and honestly the smell isn’t the greatest, but it tastes yummy and it’s good for you!

The Green Monster Smoothie contains vitamins galore! Vitamins A, C, potassium, fiber, folate, lutein, magnesium, calcium and an added double scoop of protein are helping me become a lean, mean fighting machine with this bright green power drink!

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Have you tried a Green Monster Smoothie? Do you like it? Do you have a smoothie recipe to share?

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Spring is here and Easter is right around the corner. Our friends at Zondervan are giving away one (1) of their new Italian Duo-Tone™ Bloom Collection Bibles to two (2) of our lucky readers!

My Rays of Sunshine was given the popular NIV Thinline Bible in a gorgeous Italian Duo-Tone™ White Lily and in a red poppies flower binding to review. This extra-thin format includes a ribbon marker and the words of Christ in red lettering.

The new Italian Duo-Tone™ Bloom Collection Bibles are absolutely wonderful! Each bible is truly stunning and beautiful. The cover is so soft and it is nice to have a bible that lies flat. It makes it easy to have your morning bible study at your kitchen table with cup of coffee. And, the Italian Duo-Tone™ Bloom Collection Bibles are compact sized to fit in your work bag or purse.

About Zondervan:

We’re an international Christian communications company with a heart for helping people find and follow Jesus Christ by inspiring them with relevant biblical and spiritual resources. We do this through our bestselling, award-winning, and life-changing products.

Zondervan leads the way in Bible and book publishing, and we continue to expand our resource offering. We’re working to become an even greater contributor to the international Christian marketplace. Today we offer a wide variety of resources for all ages. Our products include Bibles, books, audio resources, ebooks, videos, CD-ROMs, digital downloads, and inspirational gifts.

For more than 75 years of service, we look forward to opportunities to serve you with new and innovative resources. At the same time, we hold fast to certain basic tenets that are timeless and include those in our corporate mission.

Our mission is to be the leader in Christian communications meeting the needs of people with resources that glorify Jesus Christ and promote biblical principles.

We work hard to bring this mission to life everyday and to ensure our continued success in serving our customers.

Did you know that the Bible was the first book ever printed in 1454 by Johannes Gutenberg and has been the bestselling book ever since?

The new Italian Duo-Tone™ Bloom Collection Bibles are the prefect giveaway and gift this Easter. Please follow all rules for the contest. Good Luck!

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Disclosure: My Rays of Sunshine was given a press kit from Zondervan, which included bibles for My Rays of Sunshine to review. My Rays of Sunshine was not paid to participate in this giveaway nor paid to post a review.

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I’ve been taking a fish oil supplement for several years now. When I was pregnant with my oldest a few years ago the prenatal pills I was prescribed contained DHA, an Omega-3 fatty acid that aided in the growth and development of my unborn child. Two babies later, I fully understand the importance of incorporating Omega 3s into my diet.

Research shows that krill oil contains more Omega 3s and more antioxidant power than the highest grade fish oil.  In fact Everest Nutrition Krill Oil offers 54x more antioxidant power than fish oil. When I was asked to review Krill Oil, I was thrilled!

I took two Krill Oil capsules everyday for the past two weeks. Honestly, I was a little scared to take the capsules because you can see the oil swirling around inside of the capsules, but my fear was unwarranted. The capsules are not as large as the triple strength fish I had been taking and I had no problem swallowing two capsules at once. I drank plenty of water when taking the capsules and did not have the awful fish aftertaste or belches I sometimes experienced after taking my fish oil supplement.

I have been using Everest Nutrition Krill Oil for two weeks now and I am happy with the product and would recommend it to others.

Everest Nutrition Krill Oil can:

1. Improve your cardiovascular health
2. Regulate blood pressure
3. Balance your cholesterol levels
4. Maintain healthy blood sugar levels
5. Strengthen joints and bones
6. Relieve pain
7. Improve your memory
8. Give your skin that healthy youthful glow
9. And much more!

Thank you to Everest Nutrition Krill Oil for giving me the opportunity to review your wonderful product.

Disclaimer: I was asked to give an honest review of Everest Nutrition Krill Oil. I was given a sample to review, but I was not paid to review this product.

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“Walking through my house at night to get to Bryn’s room should be considered an Olympic Sport!”

When I woke-up Monday morning I saw this as a friend of mine’s status on facebook.  It shouldn’t have made me smile, but it did. I was relieved to know it wasn’t only me. Here are some of the other comments left:

“Ha, ha. I know that all too well.”

“Yay, it’s not just my house.”

“I hear ya!”

“I feel like a ping pong ball bouncing off walls and dodging toys! Last night I tripped over a Tangled Doll!”

“You should try to walk around in David’s room, LEGO’s everywhere! I think it gets worse every year…”

“I stepped straight from a tiny japanese action figure onto a monster truck last night. Sometimes I feel like the toys are alive and trying to get me.”

I’ll admit the toy tornado in my house drives my CRAZY. My husband always tells me to embrace the mess. Grrrr.

I let out a sigh of relief every time the mess is gone and I’m not performing gymnastics and contortions on a daily basis to get from one room to another. And because we’re moving, the house is a bigger mess than usual.

I’ve spent time checking out toy organization ideas on Pinterest and home décor websites. I now have some great clutter organization ideas for our new house, but I’m thrilled to know I’m not the only one out there fighting toy tornados.

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