**I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Remington. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and as a thank you for participating.

Summer is a time for shorts and swimsuits, which means more time spent shaving. As I've mentioned before, as a busy mom of three, I hardly have time to shower once a day, let alone take time to shave too! It doesn't get done nearly as often as I would like it to, which is why I like to keep an eye out for other options to make balancing my daily routine a little bit easier. 

There are different hair removal options like razors, waxing and laser hair treatments out there...but I don't have the time, money, or pain tolerance to upkeep smooth, silky legs with these. That's why I was happy when introduced to the Remington i-LIGHT Pro a couple of months ago. 

Remington has proudly introduced their innovative hair removal system, iLIGHT Pro, to help remove and reduce growth of unwanted hair on arms, legs, bikini line, underarms, stomach and chest. 

The i-LIGHT Pro is an Intense Pulse Light (IPL) device that doesn't cut, burn or pull out hair, but instead works below the skin's surface to disable active hairs and prevent new ones from growing. It features exclusive ProPulse technology with the highest flash rate for speedy hair removal, most often lasting up to six months!

As I shared with you in June, I was thrilled when given the opportunity to test out the i-LIGHT Pro for myself and wanted to share with you my experience and results. 

When it comes to using this device, it has been very easy and the instruction manual has made it even easier!

1) To start one must clean, shave and dry the skin before use. This makes for a more comfortable treatment, minimizing the sensation felt from the flashes. It works below the skin, so the system is still effective even if hairs are not clearly visible.

2) I then plug the i-LIGHT Pro into the wall socket and turn it on. Every time it's turned on, it starts in a locked mode for safety. The Skin Tone Sensor LED blinks and delivers a series of audible "beeps". The i-Light Pro cannot be used until it is unlocked. 

To unlock the unit, I simply place the area I'd like to treat against the skin sensor to test. This helps to confirm whether my skin is too dark to treat or not. Since some areas are darker than others on the body, it's important to be sure and test the area you're wanting to treat to make sure it's safe to use. 

As I mentioned in my previous post, the i-LIGHT Pro is not meant for everyone. It works best on medium to darker hair colors and will not work on light colored hair like white and grey (and less-effective on blonde and red colors). It is also not to be used on dark skin or over tattoos. 

3) Once the system is unlocked, it is set to the lowest energy level setting and ready for use. 

The Energy Level Selection Display lights determine the intensity of the light flash delivered to your skin, from the lowest level (*) to the highest level (*****). Higher levels improve hair removal results, but may be less comfortable. It is suggested that you should use the highest setting that's comfortable to get the best results. 

I have pretty sensitive skin and have found some areas I can only use it at the lowest setting, while others on my lower leg, I can use at a 2 or 3. 

4) Next it's time to use the unit. To use, simply apply the hand piece to the skin making sure the skin is spread evenly and smoothly. The skin contact sensors must be in full contact with the skin for the system to work. Once the skin contact sensors are in full contact with the skin, a series of high-pitched beeps will sound, indicating the system is ok to flash. 

5) At this point, I press the flash button. The system will flash a pulse of light onto the skin. I wouldn't consider it painful, but depending on the energy level and area of the skin, it can be a little uncomfortable. To me, it feels like a sensation of warmth and mild tingling, like a light snap of a rubberband.

 

Once a flash is delivered, I move the hand piece to a new treatment location while keeping the flash button pressed down. It's important to treat in an organized, grid-like pattern to ensure you cover all the hairs in the intended treatment area. I think it takes time, with use and practice I'm getting better at doing this. 

It really is quite easy to use, and doesn't take as long as I had expected it to, to use each time. In the time I've had the i-LIGHT Pro, I've done 3 treatments...every 2 weeks, and then only as needed. 

I have found that it's not something that works quickly, but over time, I have noticed slight changes. My hair does not seem to grow back as quickly in the areas I've used the i-LIGHT Pro on, and it doesn't seem to be as thick either. I haven't seen the results I thought I might after 3 treatments, but I do believe everyone is different and that it takes time. The fact that I have noticed a slight change is enough motivation for me to keep trying it. After all, what busy mom wouldn't want to shave less and possibly have results last up to 6 months! 

I'm hoping with time to see even better results so that I can spend less time worrying about shaving, especially during the summertime! Since I have seen some results in the couple of months that I've been using the i-LIGHT Pro, I would recommend it as a device for other busy moms to consider when looking for a hair removal method, other than having to shave several times a week! 

You can learn more about the Remington i-LIGHT Pro, here. There's even an i-LIGHT Pro app to log your treatments, set up reminders and even buy replacement cartridges!

Buy It: The Remington i-LIGHT Pro retails for $249.99.

Coupon Code:I have a special discount code for you, courtesy of Mom Central, that expires August 31st! You can order your Remington i-LIGHT Pro here, and use discount code MOMCENTRAL for 20% off the device!

**The product for this review was provided by Summer Infant. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

Summer Infant is a company I know I can count on for bringing parents a large selection of products that are both safe and sensible for little ones. I love how they put their heart and soul into everything they design which is why I am a huge fan of their company and products! We have owned several of their products and are always pleased with the quality and overall appeal for both parent and child!

A popular Summer Infant product you may have seen or used before, is their fan favorite, SuperSeat. They now have a new and improved version called the Super Seat Deluxe: Island Giggles and I was thrilled to learn we were going to have the opportunity to review it.

Features/Benefits:

• 3-stages: (1) Soft Foam Support Seat  (2)Activity Seat  (3)Booster Seat
• Soft foam insert adds comfort & helps baby sit upright
• 360° rotating tray with loads of activities to keep baby engaged
• 6 Playful toys on a fun filled adjustable/detachable toybar and tray
• 3-point safety harness
• Chair straps provided for booster seat mode
• Ages 4 mo+ (up to 33 lbs)

When the Super Seat Deluxe arrived, I was excited to check it out! Out of the box, there were several pieces that had to be put together, but thanks to the user-friendly instructions...it was very easy.

In no time I had the seat put together and ready to use. I was impressed right away with the quality. As always, Summer Infant has created a product that I can tell will last and hold up well.

As a mom of three, I appreciate when products are made to grow with a child. It's nice when a baby product has more than one purpose, that way we're not buying several different things, but just the one! That's why I love the Super Seat Deluxe so much! It offers 360 degrees of floor time activity fun and a booster all in one! Offering 3 stages (a (1) Soft Foam Support Seat  (2)Activity Seat  (3)Booster Seat), this is something that could be used for many years.

The soft foam infant support seat is a great way to help a baby sit upright when they're just learning how. The insert gives them a comfortable comfort and supportive place to sit, safely. When Caysen was just learning to sit with support, he did not want to lay on his back. He wanted to be sitting most of the time! Having a safe place to put set him was very important, which is why I can see how the Super Seat Deluxe would come in very handy for parents of a young baby.

The activity seat is really neat too! It easily can go from a support seat to an activity seat in just a couple of minutes. We simply hooked the activity tray to the seat and it was ready to go!

The tray rotates 360º, giving a baby lot of activities to keep them engaged and happy. There are 6 playful toys for them to grab and play with (which Caysen loves!) between the toybar and tray. Although Caysen doesn't stay in one place for too long, I wanted to test it out with him so I could show you just how fun it really is. He enjoyed all of the toys, and the snack tray was a big hit! :)

 

We are going to have a new baby in the family soon and I can't wait for my new niece to try it out when she's old enough! It will be a fun, safe place for her to play...all while keeping her engaged and giving her parents peace of mind.

With the current ages my kids are at, I am especially thankful for the booster seat option. Caysen and Kaden both use a booster seat at meal time, and having a weight limit of up to 33 lbs allows them to both use this booster seat easily. With safety as my primarily concern, I appreciate the 3-point safety harness which keeps them safe and secure. The seat also comes with chair straps for the booster seat mode which is also nice.

It easily attaches to the chair and the boys love it! It's comfortable and gives them the boost they need to reach their food with ease. I also like the smooth surface without all the grooves that some booster seats have. It makes it easy to clean after meals! Afterall, anything to make my daily routine a little easier is much appreciated!

 

I've been really impressed with the Super Seat Deluxe: Island Giggles! I love the options it provides children at different ages. I could see the support seat and activity tray being great for parents at home when they're making supper and want a safe and fun place for their baby to play and stay entertained. It would also be nice to have when away from home too! It's lightweight and would be easy enough to travel with in the car.

I would definitely recommend parents of little ones check out the Super Seat Deluxe from Summer Infant. It's the ideal place to keep baby entertained, safe and happy!


Buy: You can purchase the Super Seat Deluxe: Island Giggles for $64.99 at SummerInfant.com, as well as Babies R' Us and Target.

You can also connect with Summer Infant on Twitter and Facebook.

**I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Kohl’s. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

Shopping with little ones is not always the most fun. Fighting the crowds and long lines can get to being a lot for my hungry, tired kids. That's why when I do shop, I try to find stores that offer much of what I need all in one place. When it comes to back-to-school shopping, it's no different! That's why I love Kohl's.

We have a Kohl's just 30 minutes away from us, so once a week or so we find ourselves shopping there for everything from clothing for the family, shoes, home decor, and more! With Kaelyn starting school in just a few short weeks, Kohl's is also on the top of my list for finding all our back-to-school necessities. They are a one-stop-shop for kids of all age ranges...from preschool, college, etc. When it comes to school shopping this year, we're looking for a variety of items for Kaelyn...backpack, lunch pack, clothing, and shoes.

What I love about shopping at Kohl's is that their fashion and back-to-school items are offered by a variety of quality brands. We shop there for a variety of brands, including Carter's and Jumping Beans for the kids! Every time I shop there, I can tell that they want to accommodate their customers, not to mention maximize savings.

We not only are able to find a great selection of clothing, accessories and more...but all of it at fantastic prices! At Kohl's we can use our Kohl's Cash coupons that we earn as well as our Kohl's credit card and discounts together! We rarely shop at Kohl's without using our credit card, because with it we can get up to 30% off our purchase! That's a lot when we're usually spending on quite a bit. I love it! After discounts, their prices just can't be beat in my opinion.

I've already been able to find many great deals for back-to-school, as well as for fall for the whole family, and look forward to visiting there again this week to find more deals! I would definitely recommend checking out Kohl's to help make back-to-school shopping (and shopping any time of year) easy and affordable!

One of the best gadgets today that almost all of us carry every day is none other than the trusty mobile phone. This gadget could help us in many ways first and foremost, with communication. Mobile phones today can give us features more than just to make and receive calls, make and send text messages, and connect us with the internet. Features like navigating, gaming, multimedia, and many more can be used from mobile phones. And now, mobile phones can even be used to help us in saving money.

Aside from saving tips in limiting call minutes, getting free text messages, and connecting to the internet for free, there are other ways in which mobile phones can help us in saving money. Today, there are mobile phone applications that one can easily download and install in order to help the user to get money saving deals and tips. These applications can be in many forms like giving out deals, organizing your spending, and many more. To know more about these applications, here are some of them that could help you in saving your hard earned money.

1. Shopkick – this is an application that you may download in your mobile phone to help you get savings every time you do something that is related to something. Shopkick will earn you “Kicks” every time you walk in to a store, scan item barcodes, and availing items. Kicks are points you earned when doing such tasks and are redeemable. You can get awards like gift cards that you may use in many stores like Old Navy, Best Buy, Target, etc.

2. Bill Assistant – this application will help you organize your upcoming bills. You will be able to get notification if an upcoming billing date is approaching, the amount you will need to pay, give record of your payments, etc. With the reminders it gives, you can easily know when you will need to pay your bills that will help you save money from late fees and more.

3. Cloud – if you are a heavy data user then this application can surely help you save money. Cloud is a Wi-Fi finder that can help you connect to free hotspot almost everywhere. You may also make use of this application to automatically connect to thousands of Cloud hotspots to help you save money for not using your mobile phone’s data connection.

4. Ibotta – this app had somehow become the talk of the nation. The application will not only save you money but will even help you earn it. With the use of the app, you will easily see money saving offers from the partnered stores. You will also have the chance to watch promotional videos, answer some questions, etc. for you to earn money. You can get the amount of money you had earned in this application through your PayPal account.

5. SnipSnap – the application will help you carry coupons in your mobile phone. All you have to do is snap a photo, scan it and save the coupon. You can show this saved coupons to the store in which you can use and avail its offer. You can also make use of the application to search for thousands of coupons available for you. You may find things like Boost Mobile promo code and more when using this application to save big money for your purchases.