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December 11, 2014August 16, 2015

Hallmark eCards and National Christmas Card Day December 9

I can hardly fathom that we are literally two weeks away from Christmas. My shopping is far from done and I am still scrambling for those “IT” gifts for my kids. Baking is still in dire neglect as I would love to share my goodies with my fabulous neighbors. Of course the cards. Christmas cards are my one time of year that I send out pictures of my kids to family members. Digression has set in though with my various projects, volunteer events, kids events, you know how it goes. So we have National Christmas Card Day to help remind us. The day of the year we should all send out our cards….or if you are short on time a Hallmark eCard.

Yes, we have a day just for Christmas cards. If you are like me and scrambling to send out those timely, stamped, handwritten treasures of old, you are in luck if you want to cheat a bit this year and send an e-card. While this may sound impersonal, I would much rather receive an e-card than a generic family picture with the token “Happy Holidays.” Call me quirky. So if you appreciate the expression of affection and thoughtfulness that accompanies sending a Christmas card but short on time check out these great e-card options:

Since Christmas is about the gifts to share and the “higher” story of the birth of our Savior one of my favorite e-cards was from Max Lucado where he tells the story of the birth of Jesus on an ordinary night.

Maybe you are a fan of vintage Christmas cards?Â Oh how they represent a simpler time and a wholesome way of life. Send a Christmas Poem, this e-card is reminiscent of Twas the Night Before Christmas or E-mail-able Wishes to your loved one representing the joy of the 1950s traditional Hallmark style, with a modern day update. You can keep it simple as well and cover all the way through New Year’s with this e-card that echos of Hallmark 1960 era with a Holly Jolly Jingle.

The comedy lovers in your life will be sure to enjoy Santa Drops In, Dueling Knitters for those funny grannies, and my all time favorite of A Gingerbread Christmas.

If you are running short on time this holiday, check out all the Hallmark eCards to give you a leg up on sending out your holiday wishes and use them beyond this holiday so you can always ensure timely delivery.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

December 4, 2014August 16, 2015

Discover Your Health With Bulu Box

Tis the season for regret. We know all too well that come January we will all be griping, complaining, belly-aching and carrying on about holiday weight. Not to mention overall health and wellness. As if we didn’t learn the January prior to that or the New Year’s resolution prior to that.

For the past five years I have taken control of my health WAY before the holidays and even the New Year. I tell you, its a daily affirmation to live this way and not give in. Health, fitness, proper diet, these are all a lifestyle. By lifestyle I mean truly a way of living. Craving the life. Feeling cranky if you can’t live this life. But taking everything in stride and knowing, hey, there is tomorrow to reboot and actually acting on those desires; not putting tomorrow off for days, weeks, months and sometimes years. You see I kicked so many bad habits and incorporated some of the smallest ones to make the largest impact. The smallest habit was a daily multi-vitamin. Easy breezy, but what a difference when I don’t take my vitamins.

Let’s say though that you have ridden that “lifestyle” train before and found it didn’t work for you. Nod your head.

Maybe you bought some vitamins with the guarantee they would make an impact, but the only impact you felt was to your wallet. Nod your head.

Well you can put an end to that uninspiring and unhelpful way of living with Bulu Box.

What is Bulu Box you ask? I’m glad you asked! Bulu Box is the best thing since sliced bread to discovering your health, nutrition and weight loss products. Even more so are the added bonuses for money saving coupons and subscriber only offers hidden inside each box. All you do is subscribe for $10 per month and you receive a great Bulu Box like mine, chock full of great full size samples, a few trial sizes, and money saving coupons for products. The beauty of the Bulu Box is just the small monthly subscription fee and you are provided great products to try out before you go and invest all your hard earned money on something that might not be right for you. Or worse yet, you buy a product and

NEVER. USE. IT!

Bulu Box is more than a monthly subscription. They are a retailer that offers you the most premium health, wellness, fitness and nutrition items on the market. No gimmicks. Just honest reviews and feedback from consumers like you and I on products that work. Products that stand by their name. Products that are worth the investment after your initial testing.

I love my Bulu Box for the items I would have never thought to try before. I had seen them and thought, “Well I would like to try that but I don’t want to invest X amount of dollars and find it doesn’t work for me.” Bulu Box allows me to find what works for me and not invest a fortune.

Bulu Box is a great and affordable gift idea for that person who is health minded and conscious of what they are looking to put in their body or for the person who might be on the fence about jump starting their health, wellness and fitness goals. What better way to help them get a good start to the new year than with a subscription to Bulu Box. You can choose from the many different payment plans in one month, three, six or a full year subscription where each box holds something new. Additionally you can earn points to use towards full size purchases and other goodies. Who wouldn’t love those perks?

So I mentioned to you the money saving coupons. In my Bulu Box I received a $100 off coupon of $160 or more purchase of wine. Wait…what!? So I spend $160, get $100 off and basically I just order a stink load of wine for that little? We go through a lot of wine in our house so this was HUGE! My Bulu Box also had a great vegan protein shake, organic snack bar, and a guide for how the items in my Bulu Box combined with other items would be a recipe for success. I like those kinds of suggestions. Plus, I can try them out to see how they work for me and if they do, then I am sure to purchase the full size samples and continue making those same purchases to come. You see….healthy habit.

Here’s the best part as loyal Five Fish readers, you can receive a three-month subscription to Bulu Box for the low price of just one month! That’s right! Use BULUFISH as your code to receive a three month Bulu Box subscription for just $10. Talk about huge savings for the New Years resolution and for a fabulous holiday gift. Don’t wait another day. Grab that inner procrastinator by the horns and start improving your health today.

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December 4, 2014August 16, 2015

Hours of Play Wonder Forge

I am so enjoying watching my kids grow up, their various interests and what piques their inquisitive minds. They are really into board games now which I am truly enjoying. Family game night is something that we have been enjoying with their new found fondness. Not all games however are created equal. I have noticed over the years how many board games are geared more towards girls. While they have boys marketed on the cover, the game ultimately is a “girls” game as my boys would say. This year my kids were wowed with the awesomeness of Wonder Forge.

Wonder Forge raises the bar of creative games for preschoolers to adults; the games engage children physically, socially, and creatively, celebrating the “can do” attitude in all children. In 2007, the founder and his creative types came together to develop these extraordinary, original play experiences for kids and families.

So my boys love board games but Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders are not so much their forte these days. At age 6 and 11 there is a bit of an age gap, but not enough that they don’t have similar interests. Even though Seth is barely over toddler age he is rather advanced with his game play, he is reading and enjoys challenges like checkers and chess. G is advanced as well, he’s a fan of backgammon and we are finding he enjoys our Trivial Pursuit, but he’s still too young for such a challenge.

Wonder Forge offers games that are mentally stimulating as well as fun!

We found the Star Wars Face Off Dice game was an excellent fit for G and Seth to play together….well and The Chad. Their sci-fi geek meter was going crazy when they saw this game. Using the force or the dark side this game of strategy with the face filled die of beloved Star Wars characters is action packed and a fast play. Rolling the dice and racking up their points they were boisterous and laughing the whole way through. Plus, we can take this game on the go with us. Everything packs into the head and we can take it anywhere which is awesome when we go camping.

Another gem was the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Foot Clan Street Fight game for my Sethers. A traditional style board game where each player rolls the dice to move through the manhole covers to find the missing Turtles. Admittedly, my boys love pizza and ninja turtles so this was a win-win all around where in the game they could uncover the famed meals of the turtles, pizza. While this is somewhat boy geared, my daughter could definitely get in on the action with the multi-player option. Plus, she subjects them to her girl games rather often so this was a nice change of pace for my male dominated house to enjoy “boy stuff” as Seth called it.

I love that the Wonder Forge family of games has something for everyone. They follow the story line of the favorite movies and characters but do not limit their audience to just a certain group of children. The games incorporate fun for the whole family by embracing fun in all ages. The games start for ages as young as three on up. Whether you are looking to add to your family collection of board games or gift that child who loves to play and flex their imagination and strategy skills, the Wonder Forge family of games is sure to be a hit.

December 3, 2014April 18, 2016

Make Old Shoes New With Shwings

I don’t know about you Mom’s, but my kids tear through shoes like a rabid animal on raw meat. I have a tendency to buy a couple pairs of shows because I know how fast they burn through shoes and I have some backups just in case. But my shoe purchasing style has not always been favored amongst my kids. Their style and my style for them definitely differ, which means that sometimes we are left with some brand new shoes that go untouched and unworn. Until we spiced them up to look new, with Shwings. Continue reading “Make Old Shoes New With Shwings”

December 2, 2014April 15, 2018

Boop For All Official Betty Boop

The iconic cartoon pinup is a favorite for many. She’s super girly, cutesy, and a bundle of fun. She’s a sex symbol and is reminiscent of the carefree jazz age days. Today, Betty Boop is a collectible for people around the world based on what she stood and stands for. Continue reading “Boop For All Official Betty Boop”

December 2, 2014April 15, 2018

Power On the Go with Go-Go Juice from JellyFish

Ladies, have you ever noticed that all the gadgets are geared towards men? As if we cannot have a handle on the latest in high tech innovations. The industry might as well lump us into the category that says we don’t understand horsepower or pound foot of torque. Moreover have you noticed the gadgets are masculine in nature, they lack curves, styling, or even a pop of color? NO MORE! Now you can have the latest in gadgets, even gadget accessorizing with Jellyfish. Continue reading “Power On the Go with Go-Go Juice from JellyFish”

December 2, 2014April 15, 2018

Share The Love with Compassion Brands

The anti-bullying movement has been on the rise, more and more people are sporting their pride through passion. While purple and indigo are wonderful colors, not everyone would enjoy flaunting the color to indicate their support. On The Five Fish quest to find unique, functional and amazing gifts we found fashion, with a statement. The statement is of love, no more hate, hope to make a difference; what better way to make a difference than to make a statement in fashion.

We are a family all about love and equality. Sporting a trend of kindness and love where we believe everyone is created equal no matter what. What better way to boast our support of the anti-bullying movement, having a small aversion to purple and indigo is through stylish fashion that we found in Compassion Brands.

Compassion Brands is more than just fashion for a cause. Compassion Brands is fashion that makes a difference with a financial contribution, a charitable donation with each purchase as a reminder for those who see the brand and wear the brand that they are not alone. Bullying was chosen by Compassion Brands because of the role it plays in society and is not limited to children on playgrounds; bullying is prominent to every facet in our society and plagues our world as a whole. The simple solution of their brand: Be kind to yourself and the people around you.

So Compassion Brands has a great message on their apparel and jewelry. I received the 20 inch double necklace with Swarovski crystals. The first chain has a heart with a message on the front: Live with Love. The second chain has the anti symbol to promote anti-bullying. I love the message! In my home we have a message, Love God, Love People, Do Stuff. Compassion Brands epitomizes what The Five Fish support, loving others and yourself including all of our differences; my kids have fully embraced this message and sport their support to share with other kids their age.

Whether you are looking for fun apparel or jewelry or that unique gift for your gift recipient who supports making a difference for the greater good, Compassion Brands is sure to please. With the gorgeous 18K gold necklaces and bracelets accented by beautiful Swarovski crystals and the more hipster leather bracelets to the more masculine rubber and paracord bracelets. Or if your fashionista prefers apparel choose from any of the over half dozen cotton tanks displaying messages like: Mind Over Matter and Love Your Selfie.

Great for stocking stuffers or that excellent accent gift. Compassion Brands is affordably priced ranging from as low as $10 to as much as $150 for some of the jewelry that they have gifts for everyone for all budgets.

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December 2, 2014December 2, 2014

Make Your Home Sparkle with JewelScent

I am a firm believer in giving and or receiving great smelling gifts. Perfumes and candles are by far an all time favorite to gift and receive. These gifts continue to give throughout the year or years. What better gift than one that is functional and continues to give even past the holidays. Candles are a staple on my gift giving and receiving list. The Chad is always good to gift me beautiful candles that I can decorate throughout the house with their beauty and aromatic scents. This year we found a gem of a candle company, literally.With the simple light of the wick, the candle begins to emit a most wonderful smell and an additional gift, a jewel. The gift of JewelScent, candles, soaps, wax tarts and more.

I received the Jewel Scent, grapefruit-pomegranate soy wax candle to burn in my home for this holiday season. Soy wax candles are my favorite based on the blend as they burn longer and are a bit better for you than traditional wax candles. They have fewer carcinogens and are great for those who may have allergies or sensitivities to perfumes and pollutants. The scent is powerful without being overbearing or choking, part of the process that Jewel Scent has utilized is using luxury oils that produce a wonderful scent without burning off or overwhelming your home.

Grapefruit-pomegranate is available in the JewelScent Signature collection, wonderful for the energizing qualities of citrus and are a magnificent compliment to my home here in the Southwest where we pride ourselves in having an excellent climate for citrus. The scent reminds me of cool evenings and early mornings from November to April when the citrus blossoms are ripe with perfume, energizing and relaxing to me all at once. However, you can choose any scent you like from the various candle collections, wax tarts (wax melts), body scrubs and more, each is sure to be a sweet-smelling fragrance to your home.

More so is the story behind the brand. A mom on a mission to make a difference and share her passion of lovely goods that invoke feelings with their scents. Sounds like a woman after my own heart, she with home goods, I with food.

The most rewarding part of JewelScent is the hidden gem lingering in each product. Valuing anywhere from $10 to $7500 each JewelScent product houses a ring that is manufactured and is of quality found in major department stores. Literally this is a gift that keeps on giving for your loved ones this holiday season.

How Does JewelScent Work? For the candles, just light and let your candle burn until you see the gold foil. Snuff out your candle. Carefully remove the pouch with a pair of tweezers. Unwrap the gold foil to see what ring you will find. For those who might be concerned with the value, all gems valued under $100 are provided a gold token. Think Willy Wonka meets Tiffany as the token can be redeemed for high value gems. All you have to do is snap a picture front and back of the token then send an email to JewelScent or use your #JewelScentTokens hastag on Instagram or Twitter.

So if you are looking to shop for that unique gift that keeps on giving, JewelScent is your choice, all of their products are affordably priced at under $50. Not only are their products functional with more than a single use, but imagine the surprise your gift recipient experiences when they find their hidden gem. This gift is sure to be memorable this holiday season where you can share the gift of jewels and scents.

December 1, 2014December 2, 2014

Sol Republic PUNK Wireless Speaker Giveaway

Music is always playing in our house. We love to take the music with us and sometimes doing so with Pandora on our computers can be cumbersome. So a few years ago I bought my husband a portable speaker. It served its purpose, but it could not stand up to being next to our pool, the kids, and being trucked around everywhere. The speaker lacked personality and the rugged feel it needed for being an “on the go” portable speaker. We needed something to withstand the kids, my husband, and being taken by our pool and around the house. Until we found PUNK Wireless speaker from Sol Republic.

Founded by consumer electronics veterans whose sole purpose was to rid the world of hollow sounding music. PUNK is everything but hollow or weak when delivering premium sound for listening.

We opened our PUNK from Sol Republic to listen to music on Thanksgiving Day. I had no idea what to expect or what sound we would hear from this palm sized device. What we do know is that the music pumping out was rocking. Did we mention theÂ music is linked through blue tooth? My husband could be on one end of the house with this phone while the music was still playing on the opposite. No packet loss with the streaming, no scratching or struggles to play the music clearly and with tons of attitude.

Our guests on Thanksgiving Day were absolutely amazed at this little wonder. First were the questions about what it was. The color is tremendously bright and attractive, the skin is smooth, rugged and grippy all at the same time, a sporty skin that can handle water, drops, and some dirt. PUNK is light but sturdy, emitting unbelievable sound that doesn’t compromise your music. Next the questions were how it works, where can it go, how easy was it to use. Needless to say we had plenty of fodder for this gem of a wireless speaker.

We talked about what a great gift this is for anyone in the family because of the versatility. No blue tooth? No problem, there is wire connectivity to jack your sound from PUNK to your device to a home stereo. What about size? The PUNK can go anywhere with you. In your purse, pocket, backpack, or just carry in your hand. PUNK goes where you go.

The most important question is where you can go to buy PUNK and take it with you? Find PUNK Sol Republic blue tooth speaker at any Best Buy or directly from the Sol Republic site. Stay up to date on all the news, fashion, and events on all their social media channels as well! Or, you can enter to win your very own PUNK wireless blue tooth speaker from Sol Republic and see for yourself what all the raving is about.

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December 1, 2014April 15, 2018

Give Cold Weather the Boot with BEARPAW

Now that the days and nights are getting colder our fashion begins to turn to boots. My daughter has been embracing her own fashion and style and has spoken so animated and passionately about how she would love to have a pair of boots. She raids my closet often to tromp around the house in my heels and boots. This Christmas I only felt right that she have her own pair of boots. We are fans of fashion brands that make a statement in more ways that just style, ways that impact the greater good with a bold statement and I found BEARPAW.

Founded in 2001, BEARPAW was created with the intention of utilizing sheepskin in the redefinition of casual footwear. Sheepskin is natures fabric that helps regulate body temperature to keep feet warmer in the colder weather and cooler in warmer weather. BEARPAW strives for sustainability with setting expectations in their offices for recycling with their employees, encouraging their suppliers to act in the same manner and commit to environmentally friendly packaging and practices.

I received the Kid Macey boot in chocolate. They are made of cow upper suede, the sheepskin footbed, wool blend collar trim and lining. The boots are absolutely adorable! My daughter simply lost her mind. The boots are easy to slip on and off yet have classic laces to keep them from falling off. They have sturdy outer soles, but have enough give and bend for my daughter to run around and have fun in without being restrictive.

The boots are not limited to just little girls. Ladies, get your fix by choosing from the various styles of boots, booties, knits, slippers and even wedges. Throw your husbands into the mix as well with boots, slippers, slip ons and hikers. BEARPAW is a one stop shop for all your footwear needs and styles for the whole family. Who said just ladies have to have boots.

BEARPAW are also affordably priced so as not to break your bank when looking to purchase sheepskin style boots, compared to other brands that are comparable to a car payment. Shipping, well don’t fret shipping as shipping is free with delivery in 7-10 days. You can always upgrade for an additional fee if you simply cannot wait for your new kicks.

Go explore BEARPAW for yourself where you can stay up to date on recent news or check out the latest fashion trends. Maybe you have a pair already, why don’t you snap a shot and share with them on Instagram. What boots would you choose for yourself and or your family members?