Friday, August 18, 2017

DIY Glamping Luxury Experience in Your Backyard or at a Campground + Giveaway

Lifestyle 


MBE partnered with Bestway & BraVoMark for this post

How to Glamp in Your Backyard This Summer


Glamping made its debut in the United Kingdom back in 2005 and is quickly becoming as popular here in the USA as well as Canada. Combining the words glamour and camping into one, this is just what you'd think: a luxurious camping vacation experience with the amenities typically found at the finest hotels and resorts.


Backyard Glamping this Summer
 

In this post I'm going to share how easy and inexpensive it is to create your own glamping experience at home in the privacy of your backyard or on a road trip at a public campground.


Backyard Glamping Bed on Lawn


With nightly rates starting at $250 on up to over $1000, these glamping destinations can be prohibitively expensive for the average family. Why should only the wealthy or well-traveled have access to the most luxe, wonderful way to relax, enjoy the outdoors and sleep under the stars? 

You can easily replicate the most luxurious glamping resorts that can be found coast to coast in the woods, on top of Manhattan roof tops, on the beach, in the desert and in many other wild places. With imagination, a little creativity and a few basics you'll be creating a glamping experience all your own.


Backyard DIY Glamping Camping Ideas


DIY Glamping How To


Instead of just watching everyone else play outside in style, join the fun and build your exclusive DIY private glamping outdoor hideaway centered around the Bestway Inflatable 17" Queen Mattress which is available at Walmart for just $139 + shipping. That's less than even a single night at one of those fancy glamping places you can stay at on a vacation with the kids. 

Just think. With very little effort you can have a fabulous, extremely comfortable staycation in your own yard, balcony, or roof top garden. Or you can reserve a space at a campground equipped with electricity. Either way, as long as the space you choose isn't wet, rocky or dusty and you have access to a traditional 110 - 112V electrical outlet or power generator to inflate this portable blow-up mattress, you can be relaxing and enjoying some quality time together before you know it.


Backyard Glamping Luxury Air Mattress Bed



You can easily and quickly set up your very own glamping outdoor room in so many different ways to suit individual preferences, simply by bringing the things you and other family members love outside from the house that you most associate with comfort. For me, I absolutely adore sleeping with 800-thread sheets, a fluffy white down comforter and down pillows which I simply brought outside from the bed in the house. 

It literally took me only about 10 minutes from start to finish to create an lovely outdoor space to relax. First, making sure there was no moisture in our lawn, I laid down an old sheet on top of our grass to protect the bottom of the mattress from getting dirty (a Queen size tarp would work equally well). 

Next, I carried the surprisingly light mattress outside, then I plugged in the built-in AlwayszAire air pump (ETL approved) and pushed a button, choosing from one of three different levels of bed firmness. The air pump worked automatically, continuously monitoring and maintaining the proper pressure. Just a few minutes later, the mattress was fully inflated, rising a full 17" off the ground. I pushed the button again, to turn off the air pump. Then, I made the bed with my sheets, comforter and pillows just how I like it in the backyard among our citrus trees and garden. That's it.



Backyard Glamping Woman Sleeping



The true test, though, was lying down on this outdoor sleeping place to try out this new bed first-hand. To be honest, it was so comfy, I didn't want to get up and write this review at my desktop back in the house. The best part is this mattress will stay comfortable and inflated all night and won't be sagging in the morning when you wake up. Deflating is also a breeze, at the push of a button. In no time, the airbed returns to its original compact size, taking up very little space and making it very easy to store when not in use.

The next time I create a glamp in the yard, I think I'll add small night tables on each side of the bed so there is a place for my hubbie and I to stash the books we're reading. I'm also planning to string some pretty white market-style lights on trees around where the bed is situated to create a romantic feel. When the stars come up, I can simply switch off these outdoor lights and we can both enjoy the sparkling late-summer night sky and cool air.


Backyard Wild Mushrooms Growing on Lawn


So what are you waiting for? Get outdoors and enjoy the nature that surrounds us. It's time to glamp out and create your own customized outdoor sleeping space!  

Your fellow MBE's readers look forward to reading about your original glamping ideas, so please feel free to share as a comment below. 

Where to Buy


The sturdy, puncture-resistant Fortech 17" Queen Airbed with Built-in AlwayszAire Pump from Bestway measures 80" x 60" x 17"  inflated, but easily fits compactly in a 24" x 15" x  9" box when deflated. Including a carrying travel bag for storage, this airbed is available at Walmart now. You can also learn more about this modern day airbed offering old-fashioned comfort by visiting the brand on Facebook.  Don't forget to scroll down and enter Bestway's giveaway below 



Giveaway
Win a SaluSpa Miami
$369.99 retail - 5 Winners


Enter a fun and wacky selfie using the AlwayszAire bed you've purchased at Walmart. Then post your photo on the Bestway Facebook page and you could be the winner of an inflatable hot tub! Hurry and enter now. Five winners will be selected on 9/15/17.

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with Bestway and BraVoMark. Though I've received the mattress featured as well as compensation to facilitate this post, opinions here are my ownSee complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Thursday, August 17, 2017

Isaiah Mustafa Old Spice Boys Videos

Parenting


New Video Series for Tween, Teen Boys Tackles Hygiene 


If you are the mother or father of a tween or teen boy you are probably a bit uncomfortable when it comes to having the talk with your son about personal hygiene. Believe me, as the mom of two sons, I've been there and done that, twice. The reality is that if our young men aren't maintaining the proper hygiene to manage body odor, even if they can't smell it, we can. They smell pungent to put it politely, or to be blunt: they stink. 


School Lockers Boys Talking Hygiene


MBE partnered with Old Spice for this post

Now there's an easy way for parents, especially us moms, to bring up that delicate subject, thanks to the new humorous and informative School of Swagger video series from Old Spice starring Isaiah Mustafa, who has a huge fan base among today's young people.

School of Swagger Premieres 


As a parent, I could not be more excited to introduce you and your sons to this free new Old Spice series which just launched. Mustafa, former college football player and NFL practice squad wide receiver, has been the face of Old Spice as The Man Your Man Could Smell Like since 2010. Currently playing the werewolf Luke Garroway on the hit show Shadowhunters, he is also an experienced Dad as the father of a daughter.





This School Of Swagger multi episode online curriculum program is both entertaining and informative as well as a modern day parenting tool moms will appreciate. 

Finally, for the first time, there's a medium that speaks directly to boys 10-years old and up in a lingo they can relate to as they begin experiencing the bodily changes like sweat, facial hair growth, and more associated with puberty.

In fact, Mustafa is virtually in every young mens' locker room now, talking straight guy talk to all the young budding men out there he aims to inspire and inform. 

In the introductory video in the series, accomplished Mustafa, who now can add comedian and educator to his impressive credentials thanks to this project, is perfectly cast to present this educational public outreach initiative. The four-part new video series features live action and comedy between Mustafa and a tween boy, a very funny script loaded with valuable information, and wonderful animation mixed in. 

Simply put, the full range of awkward boy-to-man issues are addressed, ranging from body cleanliness and proper deodorant use, to facial hair and shaving that's presented in a way that appeals to tween and younger teen guys.




Isaiah Mustafa Recalls Road to Manhood 


From the moment I sat down for a one-on-one interview with Mustafa at the premiere in Hollywood of the new Old Spice School of Swagger series, the conversation flowed easily. Down to earth and genuine, this Renaissance Man grew up in Southern California and originally wanted to be a high school teacher until his career unexpectedly took off in a totally new and life changing direction. 

During our chat Mustafa chuckles as he recounts how much he giggled and laughed through most of the video series shoot. He also shares a few personal memories of his own awkwardness, boy-man conflicts and challenges when his was a kid.

"During junior high," Mustafa tells me, "like all the other guys my age I was insecure talking about adolescent personal body issues such as the sweat stains my friends and I all were experiencing for the first time. At that stage, to deal with the uncomfortable awkward hormonal and physical changes we were going through, we called this kind of sweating 'Pitting Out.' Later, I attended Santa Clara High School in Oxnard, California. As we quickly grew from boys into men -- those same sweat stains morphed from embarrassment into a sort of badge of honor showing off how fit and confident we felt."




New Old Spice Invisible Spray for Fall  


The School of Swagger video series is just the beginning to help you guide your tween boys as they navigate the journey of growing into a man, starting when the hormones start to rage. Further catering to the future men of tomorrow, Old Spice has also expanded their collection of personal care products for the male youth market just in time for back to school season. 

The newest mom-approved product in the Old Spice Wild Collection is Invisible Spray anti-perspirant and deodorant. This goes on dry and provides up to 48-hour protection. Now widely available online and in drug stores, food stores and mass merchandisers in three fresh, manly scents including Bearglove, Swagger and Pure Sport.




Old Spice Wild Collection for Tween Teen Boys


Old Spice Wild Collection


The complete mom-approved Old Spice Wild Collection of men's body care products features anti-perspirants, deodorants, body washes, body sprays and shampoos in a range of wild scents including

  • Krakengard - Scents of citrus, fresh herbs and the ancient ocean
  • Bearglove - Grizzly Bear-level smells of apple, citrus and spice
  • Wolfthorn - Sophisticated wolf in a suit with a suave sweet citrus whiff
  • Hawkridge - Outwits stink with scents of sandalwood and vanilla

Now what are you waiting for? Tune into the School of Swagger series now and check the videos out. Once you approve, don't forget to remind, your tween son to take a look, too. These hilarious vignettes are really meant for the 10- to 12-year old mentality and will no doubt entertain as well as inform him and his friends about what's really going on with all the crazy awkward body changes he's been noticing lately.

 

About the Old Spice


For almost 80 years Old Spice has helped guys across the generations navigate the seas of manhood. It's a recognizable American brand you probably remember your own grandfather, dad, boyfriend or brother using at some point in their lives. Learn more by checking out the downloadable Old Spice handbook The Struggle is Real: A Wild Guide to Growing-Up for Moms & SonsThis illustrated guide includes tips on  how to broach the subject with our boys as well as some interesting truths as seen through the eyes of male adolescents and their mothers. Get additional information at OldSpice.com as well as follow the brand on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.


FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Old Spice. Though I'm being compensated for my work on this campaign, opinions here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Twitter Party Calendar Aug 13 - Aug 19 Parties w/ Prizes Constant Updates


Twitter Parties



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Master Twitter Party  Calendar - Including USA & Canada

Here's how to find Twitter Parties offering great prizes. Get all the details in this free constantly updated Master Twitter Chat Party Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. Includes Twitter Parties in the U.S. and Canada. 




A brand new weekly Twitter Party Schedule is published every Sunday at 9 am ET. Check back often each week as new events are added on an ongoing basis -- often with new prize-winning opportunities added several times per day. You'll also get a sneak peek at Twitter parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. Now listing Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram parties with prizes, too.


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THIS WEEK


Monday, August 14

Summer is for Savings Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @familymobile @sofabchats and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FOUR (4) $100 Walmart GCs, ONE (1) Grand Prize Samsung 40" LED TV. #SummerIsForSavings RSVP

Tom's of Maine Back to School Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @tomsofmaine @momspark and others. Prizes: TEN (10) Back to School prize packs. #GreenSchoolFund Details

Tuesday, August 15

Ultra Strong Mom Twitter Party at Noon ET with @swaywithsway. Prizes: ONE (1) $300 Amazon giftcard, TWO (2) $100 Amazon GCs. #UltraStrongMom RSVP

Chews Glee Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @gleegum @naturallysavvy and others. Prizes: Glee Gum - see details link for prize list. #ChewsGlee Details

Splenda Moms Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momsmeet @splenda. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs including $50 VISA giftcard + products. #SplendaMoms RSVP

Pull-Ups Time 2 Potty Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @pullupsbigkid and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packs with $25 American Express giftcard + Pull-Ups, ONE (1) Grand Prize $50 American Express GC + Pull-Ups. #Time2PottySweepstakes RSVP

ShurTech T-Rex Tape Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: Mega VoxBoxes. Hashtag TBA RSVP

Mosquito Free Adventure Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @lilfamadventure. Prizes: TBA. #PKchat RSVP

Grapes from California Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @grapesfromca. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 GC + cookbook. #GrapesfromCA RSVP

Vamousse To Lice Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @vamousselice @momtrends and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 Amazon giftcards + product, ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 Amazon GC + product. #VamousseToLice RSVP

Wednesday, August 16

TTPM Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ttpm. Prizes:  - BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes - see RSVP link for complete prize list. #TTPMlive RSVP

The Oasis VoxBox Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: VoxBoxes. RSVP

The Olay & Secret at Walmart Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: VoxBoxes. RSVP

Clearly Confident Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @kbunn @4theboys and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packs. #ClearlyConfident Details

Egglands Best Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @egglandsbest @macaronikid. Prizes: TWO (2) Schwinn bikes, FOUR (4) Egglands Best prize packs ARV $25. #EBPS2 RSVP

Thursday, August 17

Quinoa Success Twitter Party from Noon-12:30 pm ET with @swaywithsway. ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets $100 Amazon giftcard. #QuinWOW RSVP

Kids N Trips Twitter Party at 12:30 pm ET with @travelmamas @jenleo and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 VISA giftcards. #KidNTrips Details

Comfort is for Cotton Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @shespeaksup and others. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) $75 VISA GC, ONE (1) $100 VISA GC. #ComfortIsForCotton RSVP

Get Grilling America Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @smithfieldbrand @blm03 and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart gift card, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #GetGrillingAmerica
 RSVP

Mrs. Thinster's Facebook Party at 3 pm ET with Moms Meet. Prizes: SIX (6) prize packs. RSVP

Power Your Lunch Box Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @produceforkids and others. Prizes: TBA. #PowerYourLunchBox Details

PPL Summer Savers Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @seemomclick @pplelectric and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) winners get energy efficient prize packs, ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets $200 American Express gift card - $300+ total in prizes. #PPLSummerSavers RSVP 

Never Too Early to Tailgate Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @aleamilham @communitycoffee and others. Prizes: TBA. #NeverTooEarlyToTailgate Details

Natural Ways to Get Pregnant Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @kbwhiskey @storkbyrinovum. Prizes: $50 VISA giftcards every 15 mins, ONE (1) Grand Prize Stork OTC Twin Pack + $50 VISA GC. #TTCwithStork Details

Scholarship Help College Prep Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @momresource and others. Prizes: $1400+ in prizes - see RSVP for prize list. #CollegePrep RSVP

Walgreens Brand Suncare Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @sarahscoop @walgreens and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packs. #ApplyRepeatProtect Details

School Your Chicken Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @chickenfarmers @sjconsulting_ca and others. Prizes: ONE (1) prize pack with $200 Staples giftcard + swag, ONE (1) prize pack with InstantPot + swag, ONE (1) Grand Prize HP Chromebook + swag - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #schoolURchicken RSVP

Friday, August 18

VTech Toys Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @vtechtoys @thetoyinsider. Prizes: FOUR (4) 2-toys VTech Toys prize packs, ONE (1) Grand Prize 5-toy VTech Toys prize pack. #vtechtoys RSVP

Back to School Mobile Living Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @robynsworld and the Mobile Living team. Prizes: ONE (1) Echo Dot home assistant, ONE (1) JBL Flip 4 waterproof Bluetooth speaker. #MobileLiving RSVP

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, August 20

The Alarm Force Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @realtenille @rossanawyatt. Prizes: $600 total in VISA cards, plus ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets an alarm + service bundle ARV $500+ - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #AFcommunity Details

Monday, August 21

Moe's Breakfast Bowls Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @moes_hq @outnumberedmama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #MoesBreakfastBowls RSVP

Tuesday, August 22

Pampers Rewards Twitter Party at Noon ET with @twiniversity. Prizes: Pampers Diapers, Wipes and more. #PampersRewards Details

Leap Movie Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @seemomclick @shesaved. Prizes: $500 in Leap! Movie merchandise and Fandango giftcards. #LeapMovie RSVP

Wednesday, August 23

TTPM Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ttpm. Prizes: Kids toys TBA - BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes. #TTPMlive Stay tuned for RSVP link soon

Easy Home Meals Back to School Fuel Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @easyhomemeals. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 VISA GC. #BackToSchoolFuel RSVP

NatureMade Probiotics Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @naturemade @donnahup and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #NatureMadeProbiotics RSVP

Thursday, August 24

TBA

Friday, August 25

Go Go Smart Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @vtechtoys @thetoyinsider and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) winners get a 2-toy prize package, ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets 5 toy package - see RSVP link for prize list. #GoGoSmart RSVP



COMING SOON

Wednesday, August 30

TTPM Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ttpm. Prizes:  Kids toys TBA - BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes. #TTPMlive Stay tuned for RSVP link soon



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