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2016 Product of the Year …

February 24, 2016 By admin

Feeling lucky? Read on to find out how you can win your very own stash of 2016 Product of the Year Winners, perfect for using at home or on your next vacation…

The 2016 Product of the Year award winners are backed by the votes of more than 40,000 consumers. These tried and true products represent categories such as paper products, pet food, beauty tools, eye care, household, laundry, food and beverages, car care and more.

2016 Product of the Year Giveaway – Great Products for Home or Vacation

In addition to attending the swanky Product of the Year awards dinner, I got a chance to personally test out these winning products. Drumroll please…here are some of my favorites that can be used during and after any vacation or staycation…

2016 Product of the Year Giveaway – Great Products for Home or Vacation

If you’re planning a pampering staycation, I highly recommend the Amopé Pedi Perfect™ Extra Coarse Foot File with Diamond Crystals which buffs away dry skin and left my feet feeling revitalized after a long, harsh winter. Its basically the same effect as taking a long walk on the beach minus the expensive airfare. For pampering lips, the Softlips® Cube will not disappoint. If your purse or carry-on bags are as full as mine, you’ll also appreciate the balm’s square container making it super easy to find.

As a busy mom, having time for coffee before school drop off is a rarity so I was excited for the Skinny Cow Creamy Iced Coffee. These delicious creamy beverages are great to keep in your fridge and they are also the perfect size to bring along in a road trip cooler bag!

Speaking of road trips, this year’s winners included some adult and kid pleasing snacks like Gold Emblem abound™ Unsalted Pistachio & Almond Blend and M&M’s® Crispy Chocolate Candies. Turtle Wax® DASH & GLASS is handy to keep you car windows clean on road trips too.

2016 Product of the Year Giveaway – Great Products for Home or Vacation

You always need extra batteries at home and away so I was glad to find the Energizer® EcoAdvanced™ batteries among the winning products.

We go through a lot of tissues in my house so the Kleenex® Perfect Fit* Facial Tissues was a crowd pleaser. The slim design also makes them easy to use when you travel.

To ward off those airplane germs on your next getaway, don’t forget to back the Emergen-Zzzz®.

The worst part about coming home from vacation is all the dirty laundry so I was super happy that Tide HE Turbo Clean™ Liquid Detergent, Tide PODS Plus Febreze and Downy Fresh Protect were among the winning products.

Check out the complete list of the 2016 Product of the Year Winners below:

– Oral Care: ACT® Advanced Care™ Mouthwash

– Snacks: Gold Emblem abound™ Unsalted Pistachio & Almond Blend

– Feminine Care: Playtex® Sport® Collection

– Sustainability: Energizer® EcoAdvanced™

– OTC: FLONASE Allergy Relief

– Paper Products: Kleenex® Perfect Fit* Facial Tissues

– Pet Food: Beyond Purées

– Sugar Confections: SweeTARTS Soft & Chewy Ropes

– Liquid Laundry: Tide HE Turbo Clean™ Liquid Detergent

– Laundry Pacs: Tide PODS Plus Febreze

– Vitamins & Supplements: Emergen-Zzzz®

– Beauty Tools: Amopé Pedi Perfect™ Extra Coarse Foot File with Diamond Crystals

– Kitchen & Home: Finish Powerball Max in 1®

– Condiments: FRENCH’s Tomato Ketchup

– Shower & Bath: Lysol Click Gel

– Condoms: Durex RealFeel® Condoms

– Eye Care: CLEAR CARE® PLUS

– Specialty Laundry: Downy Fresh Protect

– Frozen Foods: Ore-Ida Bold & Crispy Steakhouse Fries

– Better For You: Weight Watchers® Smart Ones® Smoothies

– Chocolate: M&M’s® Crispy Chocolate Candies

– Pet Treats: Milk-Bone® Good Morning™ Daily Vitamin Treats

– Hair Styling: göt2b mind blowing fast dry HAIRSPRAY

– Men’s Hygiene: Right Guard Xtreme Heat Shield Deodorant

– Hair Care: Schwarzkopf essence Ultime Omega Repair 11-IN-1 Leave-In

– Lip Care: Softlips® Cube

– Coffee Beverage: Skinny Cow Creamy Iced Coffee

– Ice Cream: Skinny Cow Dipped Ice Cream Bars

– Car Care: Turtle Wax® DASH & GLASS

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** Congratulations to Amy Orvin!

Thanks to Product of the Year for inviting me to the NYC awards dinner and providing me with these winning products. As always, all opinions are mine. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!

Museum Day Live! – …

September 10, 2015 By admin

Mark your calendars! This September 26, 2015, Smithsonian Magazine is offering free museum day visits to more than 1,500 museums across the country with Museum Day Live!

Museum Day Live! – Smithsonian Magazine Offers Free Museum Day Across the US

Families can check out hundreds of children’s museums, art institutes, science centers and other cultural institutions for free when they register for Museum Day Live! online. One ticket admits two guests so plan accordingly if you have a big family. Note, many museums admit young children for free.

Check out the list of the participating museums in your area. Here are a few of my favorite ideas for a family-friendly museum day across the country. Whether you’re planning a road trip or staycation that weekend, there are plenty of options.

Families can visit The Hershey Story Museum for free with Museum Day Live!

New York City, NY – The Skyscraper Museum

Macon, GA – Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

Springfield, MA – Springfield Museums (Four museums and the Dr. Seuss sculpture garden)

Boston, MA – Museum of Fine Arts

Hershey, PA – The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue

Portland, ME – Portland Museum of Art

Chicago, IL – Swedish American Museum

Miami, FL – Zoo Miami

Boca Raton, FL – Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park

Charleston, SC – The South Carolina Historical Society

Baltimore, MD – The Baltimore Museum of Art

New Orleans, LA – Louisiana Children’s Museum

Where will you be that weekend and which museum would you like to visit?

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Somebody Come and Play! …

November 6, 2014 By admin

It was a cold and rainy day outside but when my daughter and I stepped into the “Somebody Come and Play” Sesame Street Exhibit at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, things suddenly turned warm and fuzzy. From life size characters like Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo and Snuffleupagus to movies and memorabilia, this adorable exhibit showcases highlights from the show’s last 45 years with something to please children and adults alike.

Sesame Street, Exhibit, New York Public Library, Lincoln Center, New York City, Somebody Come and Play

Somebody Come and Play! Checking out the Sesame Street Exhibit at the New York Public Library for the arts in Lincoln Center

If you live in NYC or if you’ll be passing through between now and January 31, 2015, its worth the trip, especially if you’ve got young children. My five-year old daughter ran around from section to section for a couple of hours, happily entertained. There are numerous scripts, photos, story boards, original art and music scores and other memorabilia from the archives as well as interactive exhibits for children.

Somebody Come and Play! Checking out the Sesame Street Exhibit at the New York Public Library for the arts in Lincoln Center

Kids can visit the Sesame Street steps (push a button and make Oscar pop out of his trash can!), watch show highlights, feel Muppet fur, and play in the art area featuring a gigantic chalk board. The day we went a special presentation of Follow That Bird was playing in the auditorium. If you visit on November 19, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland will be playing at 3pm and there are a number of seminars for adults.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is located at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza and the hours are Monday and Thursday noon to 8 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday noon to 6 pm. The Lincoln Center’s central plaza is a great spot for kids to run around before or after. Just look for the fountains and have fun!

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Fun and Free in Manhattan: …

October 10, 2014 By admin

New York City can be a super expensive place to visit but there is never a shortage of free family friendly activities and attractions if you’re in the know. Today I’m showcasing the High Line in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood.

Fun and Free in Manhattan: Explore the High Line in NYC

One of the best places for kids of all ages to take in New York City, the High Line is a public park built on an elevated freight rail line on New York City’s West Side. It begins at Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District and runs up to West 34th Street, between 10th and 12th Avenues. There are several entrances and exits (some with elevators) so you can walk as much or as little as you’re up for. As you stroll along, you’ll find interesting art exhibits, a variety of plants including perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees, and scenic resting spots. It’s also an amazing spots for taking photos so don’t forget your good camera!

Fun and Free in Manhattan: Explore the High Line in NYC

If you don’t love walking through NYC’s busy streets with small children, you’ll love that there are no cars or bikes so kids can freely roam around. It can get very crowded on nice days so I suggest going first thing and then going for lunch (there plenty of options for lunch and snacks on the High Line and surrounding areas). If you’ve got more time, foodies of all ages will want to check out nearby Chelsea Market, fashionistas will love the Meatpacking district and art lovers will want to explore the many area’s art galleries.

If you’re around on Saturday, October 25, join Friends of the High Line for the fourth-annual, family friendly Haunted High Line Halloween celebration. Come in costume and trick-or-treat with characters, make giant art creations and explore a haunted train tunnel.

Have a great weekend!

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