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By Ashley · Comments (0) · September 14th, 2017

Large online shopping sites offer store comparison shopping. Comparison ѕhорріng engines (CSEs) gіvе ecommerce mеrсhаntѕ thе орроrtunіtу to attract new сuѕtоmеrѕ, іnсrеаѕе ѕаlеѕ, and gо hеаd-tо-hеаd against thе competition. This the opportunity for them to know what prices are the best for their customers and how many discounts they should be giving away. If you’d like to know more about the impact online discounts have in customers, check this out. 

In thіѕ guide, we’ll еxрlаіn whаt соmраrіѕоn shopping engines аrе, tеll уоu аbоut some оf thе bеѕt рlаtfоrmѕ аvаіlаblе, аnd ѕhоw hоw to gеt уоur рrоduсtѕ listed оn thеѕе оnlіnе selling ѕіtеѕ.

Whаt аrе рrісе comparison engines?
Cоmраrіѕоn ѕhорріng еngіnеѕ аrе сhаnnеlѕ for соllесtіng рrоduсt іnfоrmаtіоn, іnсludіng pricing, frоm раrtісіраtіng retailers and then dіѕрlауіng thаt collective іnfоrmаtіоn оn a ѕіnglе results раgе in rеѕроnѕе tо a shopper’s search ԛuеrу. This lеtѕ shoppers соmраrе рrісіng, ѕhірріng орtіоnѕ, and ѕеrvісе from multiple rеtаіlеrѕ on a ѕіnglе раgе аnd choose thе mеrсhаnt that offers the bеѕt оvеrаll vаluе.

Sоmе CSEѕ wоrk as brоwѕеr рlug-іnѕ thаt аlеrt оnlіnе ѕhорреrѕ tо better deals іn rеаl tіmе. Others hаvе barcode ѕсаnnеrѕ thаt соmраrе brісk-аnd-mоrtаr рrісіng оn scanned items wіth list рrісеѕ аt dоzеnѕ оr hundreds оf оthеr rеtаіlеrѕ. Mоrе thаn a fеw feature multiple price соmраrіѕоn capabilities, the better to ассоmmоdаtе thе multifaceted reality of mоdеrn ѕhорріng.

Fоr еxаmрlе, PrісеGrаbbеr (nоt featured here duе tо funсtіоnаlіtу іѕѕuеѕ) uѕеѕ a hаndу onsite ѕеаrсh function that fіltеrѕ thrоugh thousands of dеаlѕ at оnсе. Several PriceGrabber соmреtіtоrѕ have ѕіmіlаr features.

Othеrѕ, ѕuсh as Shopzilla аnd іtѕ sister company Bіzrаtе, fосuѕ mоrе оn сurаtіоn. Shopzilla аnd Bіzrаtе simply dіѕрlау thе bеѕt price for a particular product аnd link to the rеtаіlеr оffеrіng іt, ѕаvіng the ѕhорреr time аnd simplifying the decision рrосеѕѕ.

CSEs are particularly uѕеful durіng thе hоlіdау ѕhорріng ѕеаѕоn whеn dеаlѕ соmе and gо in a mаttеr оf hоurѕ and retail holidays lіkе Blасk Friday аnd Cуbеr Mоndау іnсrеаѕе competition for dіgіtаl ѕhеlf space.

CSEs аrе аlѕо helpful рlаnnіng tооlѕ for соnѕumеrѕ аntісіраtіng bіg-tісkеt purchases аt аnу time оf year. A рrісе сhаngе оf a fеw реrсеntаgе роіntѕ mіght not mеаn muсh іf уоu’rе buуіng a $15 lаwn сhаіr, but the bоttоm-lіnе impact іѕ significant whеn you’re оnlіnе shopping for a $1,000 computer.

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babyGap meets birchbox

By Ashley · Comments (0) · March 18th, 2015
Um, okay. We’re all aware of the off-the-charts cuteness that is Baby Gap. I mean, I “ooh” and “ahh” in there more than I ever did at my own child. The designs are beyond adorable, and of course, they’ve outdone themselves again with a new collaboration with Birchbox.

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This limited edition box, perfect to gift to a new mom or buy as a treat for yourself, is filled with indulgent skincare and hair care products to inspire new mothers without adding to an already-busy routine. Each box includes the following products, including a fun babyGap surprise for the new arrival:

babyGap Personalitees Bodysuits • amika Nourishing Hair Mask • Not Soap, Radio Body Wash in Lavender  • Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser • W3LL People Bio Extreme Lip Gloss in Berry •  Whish Three Wishes Body Butter •

 If you are like one those people who often overpacks and then stresses out before boarding the plane, is important that you check scaleszen.com to find the  best luggage scales of 2020.

Boxes will be available for purchase for $48.00 (a value of $108) on Birchbox.com, Gap.com, and in select babyGap stores on Wednesday, March 18th, so get yours now!  LTE_GapBaby_06 (3)

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Cool Gifts for Cool Kids

By Ashley · Comments (0) · December 12th, 2014
This post originally appeared on Move LifeStyle
Ditch the usual big-box toy and game retailers! Forget the usual go-to toys and video games for kids this holiday season. It’s time to give them gifts that spark their creativity! These unusual gems will have them problem-solving, designing and creating in a flash. They best part? They’ll be having too much fun to even realize that they’re learning at the same time! Super score.
1. Fashion Designer Kit

For the fashionista in the family. Sketching designs and draping fabric swatches atop the moveable body form will help teach movement, three-dimensional shapes, and problem-solving skills.

2. Playon Crayons

Easy to grip by small hands, or fun to wear atop little fingertips! Give the gift of creative and colorful play that will last all day.

3. Stop Motion Animation Kit

The ultimate for the budding animator. Complete with camera, backdrops, green screen, printables and sound effects software. This will keep all the kids–big and small– entertained for hours.

4.  Stacrobats

These magnetic acrobats will astonish kids of all ages with their balancing act. Stack ‘em up carefully and watch them defy gravity. Stack too many and get a lesson about gravity. Either way, they win!

5. Chalktrail

Your kids can leave a trail behind them while racing along the sidewalks. Simply screw onto the back of their bike or scooter, secure a piece of sidewalk chalk, and let them loose. They’ll love being able to see where they’ve been!

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DIY: Jack Skellington Costume for Halloween

By Ashley · Comments (33) · October 27th, 2014

Jack Skellington DIY Halloween Costume

Halloween is here again, which means costume crafting time! Rhys is currently obsessed with Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, and has decided to dress as Jack Skellington this Halloween. Rather than buy him a costume, I created one with a few easy to find components, and the construction was so simple! Here’s how to make a Jack Skellington costume for your little one.

DIY Jack Skellington Costume

What You’ll Need:

  • Black long sleeved tee
  • Black pants
  • White fabric paint
  • One wide paint brush
  • Black felt, 2 squares
  • One button, optional

Step One:

Spread the shirt and pants out smoothly on a foam board, securing the outer edges with sewing pins. This will keep the garments flat while painting, and allow you to rotate the pieces while working. After applying paint, you can move the entire foam board out of the way, like on an upper shelf, to store during drying time.

Easy Jack Skellington DIY costume for Halloween!

Step Two:

Outline  lapel and bottom seam of  the “tuxedo jacket” with white fabric paint.

Easy Jack Skellington DIY costume for Halloween!

Stick a folded paper towel in the top of the shirt collar to prevent the top collar from sticking to the back of the shirt as you paint. Using a wide paintbrush, use the fabric paint to fill in “shirt.”  You’ll probably need to do more than one coat to make the “shirt” look opaque, let the coats dry completely before reapplying.

Easy Jack Skellington DIY costume for Halloween!

Stop Three:

Paint the white “pinstripes” in long, even strokes down the body and arms of the shirt. The pinstripes on the lapel should be painted in perpendicular lines, going from center of the “shirt” out toward the body of the “jacket.”  Paint another coat of white on the “shirt.”

Easy Jack Skellington DIY costume for Halloween!

Leave a little space where the “lapels” for a jacket button. Sew the button onto the shirt when paint is completely dry. I used a fabric covered button that I painted with fabric paint, but you can always get the same effect by simply paint a round button shape where the “jacket” seams meet.

Easy Jack Skellington DIY costume for Halloween!

Step Four:

To create Jack’s bat bowtie, drawn both a bat wing  and head shape on a piece of paper to use as a template. Lay the templates atop the two squares of black felt and cut out the shape about a half inch wider than your template for seam allowance. Pin one of each to your foam board, (one bat wing and one bad head), to prep for painting. Create horizontal lines across the bat wings, and two white dots for eyes on the face. Let dry completely. Using the same technique as before, paint vertical pinstripes on the pants.

Easy Jack Skellington DIY costume for Halloween!

Step Five:

Lay the top of the bat wings on the bottom layer, and stitch all around the outer edges. (If you’re feeling extra crafty, leave an opening at the bottom to insert wire in each falange. This will allow you to bend and shape each section of the wing as you like. Sew opening closed.) With the two bat head pieces together, stitch outer edges 3/4 of the way around. Before closing the seam, insert cotton balls or fabric scraps to give the head volume. Sew the opening closed. Stitch the head to the center of the bat. Attach to shirt with thread and needle or with a large safety pin.

Easy Jack Skellington DIY costume for Halloween!

Final Touches:

I painted Rhys’s face with white and black face makeup from MAC and used black liquid liner to draw in Jack’s skeleton smile.

Easy Jack Skellington DIY costume for Halloween!

 

Easy Jack Skellington DIY costume for Halloween!

The Final Look: 

 

Easy Jack Skellington DIY costume for Halloween!

 

Easy Jack Skellington DIY costume for Halloween!

 

Happy Halloween, everyone!

 

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Hello Kitty for Ju-Ju-Be

By Ashley · Comments (0) · September 5th, 2014
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with Hello Kitty. Ducking into the Sanrio store at the mall was the ultimate treat when shopping with my mom. I coveted my collected stickers, pencils, erasers, pens and pencil cases. In 6th grade, it was all the trend for the girls in class to display their pristine Hello Kitty collections atop their desks in pen holders. No pencils were sharpened, no erasers rubbed against paper. All writing utensils were kept new, not meant for writing,Ashley Fauset | Silver Lake Mom at Hello Kitty for Ju-Ju-Be but were purely for presentation. Stickers all remained in packaging, treated like artwork, not decoration.

When we decided to through a birthday party for our child, we hired Bounce House Rentals to help us with the entertainment and to keep the little guests happy and having fun.

As an adult, I still have a fondness for the wide-faced cat with the bright red bow, which is why I adore the new diaper bag collaboration between Hello Kitty and Ju-Ju-Be. I was tickled to attend the launch party where I got to check out the new bags in person, and let me tell you, they are super cute, plus they had some awesome childrens  wooden playhouses. The “Tick Tock” print is cheery and bright, and boasts hidden treasures like interior embroidery details and quirky zipper pulls. With several bag designs to choose from, there’s a perfect bag for every Hello-Kitty loving mom or child.

You can find all the exclusive Hello Kitty diaper bag designs at Ju-Ju-Be!

 

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new web series for moms: milfy

By Ashley · Comments (0) · August 13th, 2014
We moms can use all the support, whether we’re willing to admit it or not. No matter all the pre-planning before baby, nothing can prepare you for motherhood, and a godd health system is important for this, so using services of family medical care could be really useful in this purpose. Each baby is different, each woman so unique. Though similar our experiences may be, they are all individually distinct. Sometimes, all we need to snap us out of a frustrating day with baby is good old-fashioned laughter. Surely this new web series about new mom-hood by the talented Chantelle Tibbs will do just the trick, I’m also waiting to get my cbd products from Exhalewell.com in a few months to help with my postpartum process.

MILFY Chantelle Tibbs | via Silver Lake Mom

New mom and actress, Chantelle Tibbs plays Ana, an ex touring musician and new mom in the new web series, MILFY. The series follows the life of Ana, her live-in boyfriend James and their 14 month old son, Kai (played by Chantelle’s son Kai Ryu Tibbs-Mendoza.) Ana speaks about the life of unexpected motherhood and the drastic changes from her old lifestyle. From making new friends, to breastfeeding, to romance, Ana fumbles her way through new territory.

MILFY Chantelle Tibbs | via Silver Lake Mom

“There are a lot of pictures out there of what a mother should look like.” says Chantelle. “Ana is a woman in her early thirties who was in a band, and going to concerts. She’s an awesome representation of what more and more moms are looking like today. I feel part of my postpartum anxiety and depression stemmed from feeling an intense pressure to completely change who I was in order to be a ‘good mother’ when in fact maintaining my integrity has been one of the most helpful tools in my transition into motherhood.”

MILFY Chantelle Tibbs | via Silver Lake Mom

To add to MILFY’s unique perspective Chantelle has gone above and beyond to hand pick advertisers she feels most moms will benefit from by bringing these companies into their homes and lives.
“I really wanted to approach companies that really have something to contribute to the hectic lives of new mothers. All of the brands we approached are products and services I personally use on a daily, weekly basis.”

MILFY is rumored to air in early September 2014 and is giving away the password to watch all of Season 1 before it airs to anyone who supports them on social media. To get ahold of the password, keep tabs on MILFY’s official air date, attend the free screening in August, or find out when and how to win free shwag you can: “Like” MILFY on Facebook.http://facebook.com/milfy, or follow on Twitter, Vine & Instagram: @milfyilfy

MILFY Chantelle Tibbs | via Silver Lake Mom

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No Sweat, Right?

By Ashley · Comments (0) · July 14th, 2014
As a dancer, it seems I’ve always been working up a sweat. It’s one thing to be drenched after a long rehearsal in the studio, but entirely another to feel sweaty and stinky out in the real world. It’s the worst!

I’ve found myself in a constant search of a deodorant that works, one without the nasty aluminum and chemicals that are surely doing us more harm than good. I’m always eager to try new organic, eco-friendly options, and am sadly always disappointed by the results–or lack thereof, really. Well, my lovelies, I am surprised to say it, but FINALLY, I’ve found a natural deodorant that works. Yes, you heard me. It works. Oh, and smells great, too. Want to check it out for yourself? The first 30 readers of this post will receive a free sample deodorant of their choice, plus a chance to win a $250 gift basket. Simply enter using the form below, and read on for all the juicy details:

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Brand-new, enzyme-infused, natural deodorants from Via Nature offer the best of both worlds: non-sticky, non-staining deodorants that neutralize odors without toxic chemicals. Via Nature natural deodorants combine three key elements of odor protection:

 

  1.      A proprietary blend of naturally derived enzymes neutralize and fight odor-causing bacteria.
  2.      Essential oils provide light yet effective natural fragrance.
  3.      Magnolia bark and licorice root extracts stabilize long-lasting protection.

Free of artificial fragrance and gluten, Via Nature natural deodorants are vegan, cruelty-free, and never tested on animals. In roll-on ($5.99), stick ($6.99) or spray ($7.49), the formulations avoid aluminum compounds, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, synthetic dyes, triclosan and other petrochemicals. Unlike many other natural deodorant brands, Via Nature also eschews baking soda in roll-ons and sprays; baking soda can cause contact dermatitis—an uncomfortable skin reaction—in the delicate underarm area. Available in three unisex scents derived from essential oils—Rosemary Sandalwood, Sweet Orange Lemongrass and Lavender Eucalyptus—as well as Fragrance Free, Via Nature natural deodorants provide all-day protection and performance you can depend on.

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new on the menu: alimento

By Ashley · Comments (0) · June 30th, 2014
I have such fond memories of lazy, hungover (pre-baby) brunches at The Back Door Cafe in Silver Lake. The homemade scones and gigantic cinnamon buns were off the chain, not to mention the ridiculously delicious homemade ketchup and jams. Sadly, they closed up shop several years back, and ever since, I’ve been waiting for that been vacant space to be filled. Alimento Window

Fiiiiiiiinally that day is here. Newly added to the up-and-coming restaurant row of Silver Lake Boulevard is Alimento. With neighbors such as LAMill, L&E Oyster Bar and soon-to-open Milk, Alimento is certainly in good company. Chef Zach Pollack has renovated my once-beloved breakfast spot, transforming the space into a bright and modern Italian eatery. The menu will bear dishes native to several regions of Italy, serve house made pasta, panzanellas and chopped salads as well as an impressive list of biodynamic wines to sip. They’re starting off with dinner six nights a week, and I hear that they’ll eventually start doing brunch on the weekends. So when that day comes, you’ll know where to find me.

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Alimento Homemade Pasta

Alimento

1710 Silver Lake Blvd
323.928.2888
5:30-10PM Sun, Tues-Thurs | 5:30-12AM Fri/Sat
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By Ashley · Comments (0) · June 28th, 2014

Found this gem while searching #Instagram #hashtag #silverlakemom @autumn_reeser — Breezy afternoon with Rhys and Finn http://ift.tt/1q3j7qm
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best baby swim lessons the water whisperer

By Ashley · Comments (2) · June 25th, 2014

 

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It’s summertime, which means many parents are looking to sign their children up for swim lessons. If you want to splash and sing songs with your kid as a more of a social water play class, the Y and Rose Bowl Aquatic Center or any other neighborhood rec center will do you just fine. If you want your kid (or baby, for that matter), to learn to swim, and I mean SWIM, look no further than The Water Whisperer.

Offering a 10-day swim intensive program, The Water Whisperer is a one-of-a-kind swim school that will have your child swimming and baby water-safe by program completion. As a parent, you have to be completely ready for all the program entails, which includes full submersions, so if the idea of having your child plunged beneath the surface of the water makes you nervous, prepare yourself.

Combined with a healthy diet, swimming is an ideal exercise for individuals who have excess body weight and cannot do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging or running. Since swimming combines both your lower body and upper body at the same time, it equals a total body workout. Experts also recommend to combine your workout with any of the best fat burner pills available in the market. 

 

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Learn about the site where you can find all the wetwear you need to keep practicing more comfortable. Owner Emily Cohen has created a swim school with that is far and above what you might find at any other neighborhood swim lesson. Focusing on helping babies and children to feel safe and secure in the water, while encouraging them to push themselves beyond their comfort zone is the core of the school’s mission. They speak in terms children easily understand and use props to demonstrate exercises and swim fundamentals so the kids can better grasp the concepts presented to them.

The 10-day intensive program teaches paddling and arm strokes, kicking, floating and breath control and more. Children learn to reach for the edge of the pool as a place of rest and safety, and how to safely crawl out of the pool from the edge.

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I brought Rhys to the Water Whisperer in March 2014 for the 10-day intensive. On day one, he cried so much I was asked to leave the immediate pool area to not distract him. Day two was less traumatic, though I still waited in the wings as he was instructed the incredibly well-trained swim teachers. I try to get him baby gifts online to make him feel more motivated when he learns something new.

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Breathing exercises include submersions to “rescue” toys from the lower steps of the pool, eventually moving deeper to the bottom of the shallow end. Here’s Rhys picking up not one, but four toys all in one breath on day two.

Day four he was diving from the edge of the pool to retrieve toys from the deep end. I mean, are you kidding me?

The sense of pride and accomplishment Rhys felt after each lesson was palpable, obvious by his ear-to-ear grin and skip in his step. Knowing my son is water-safe–that if he were to fall into a pool unexpectedly one day and be able to get himself to safety–gives me great peace of mind. I have Emily and the staff at the Water Whisperer to thank for that. I truly can’t recommend this school highly enough. I will return with Rhys to refine his skills, to learn the four swim strokes, to perhaps eventually join the swim team; I certainly will bring any other little Fausets if any happen to  join our family in the future.

I took Rhys swimming at a friend’s house couple weeks ago, two months after completing his lessons. His apprehension toward the water is entirely nonexistent. He jumped off the the edge of the pool toward me, (standing five feet away), kicking and paddling his little arms. What blew my mind was how that afternoon he innately taught himself how to surface for a breath as he paddled and kicked in my direction. I was blown away by his ability to maintain what he had learned and to build upon his existing skills. This game went on literally for hours, my little guy grinning all the while. Swim on, my sweet little Pisces…

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