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Review-Rescue

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The RESCUE! ® W·H·Y® Trap for Wasps, Hornets & Yellowjackets from Sterling International is ideally suited to entice and trap these queens and their offspring. What lures the wasps, hornets and yellowjackets is a specially formulated attractant.

The double-chambered trap is a one-two punch in the capture and control of five species of paper wasps, bald-faced hornets and European hornets along with twelve species of yellowjackets. And once the insects are in the trap, they’re in for good.  The non-toxic mode of action means they die by drowning or dehydration.

The RESCUE! ® W·H·Y® Trap is durable enough to last multiple seasons and works for weeks with little to no maintenance. The trap is sold with a two-week attractant kit, and can be easily rebaited with attractant refills throughout the summer and fall for continued wasp, hornet and yellowjacket control. No additional food or materials are required.

My thoughts-We have had trouble in our front door area with Wasps.  They have built homes on my home and I want them to leave.  I was here first. 

Setting up and using the Rescue was easy.  The steps were simple to follow along step by step.

After setting it up and putting back together, it is now ready for us to use.  We had to find a spot away from our door, and away from our food eating plants.  We found a perfect spot.

It is safe to use.  There are 2 chambers.  The wasps will either drown in the top or dehydrate in the bottom.  We will be wasp FREE!!

Schlitterbahn-Waterpark Survival Tips

***Disclosure-4 passes were donated to my family.  All opinions are my own based on my personal experience.

Are you headed to the waterpark?  We are but before we head out we need to pack.  I hate getting to a place and someone is missing.  So this time I am making a check list before packing our bags.  Here are the items on my list:

 1. Swim shoes or flip flops – Schlitterbahn parks are among the largest in the nation.  The temperature has been very high lately.  Hot concrete can make your feet melt.  Make sure you plan ahead and get water shoes, flip flops, or some kind of protection from the hot concrete.  Especially for walking toddlers.  I use $1 flip flops, but whatever works for you.

2. Suncreen – Water rides remove the best in sunscreen. Apply, ride, repeat.  Skin cancer is not a joke.  Neither is a sunburn.  Protect yourself from those UV rays even when the clouds are out.  They have sunscreen you can spray on the kids even when they are wet.  Find the right one that fits your needs.  My rule of thumb is sunscreen then load up.  That way it is dry by the time we get to the waterpark.  It is as important as putting sunscreen on the first, REPEAT.  I usually do this when we take a break for lunch.  I rub or spray everyone down, then they will be ready after they eat to hit the water again.

3. Pack a lunch – Schlitterbahn allows ice chests, but no glass or alcohol. Water, water, water everywhere.  Make sure you drink a lot of water.  Pack enough water for everyone to stay hydrated during your waterpark outing.  If you are going to pack a lunch, pack in seal tight containers or zip lock bags.  I pack lots of fruits and veggies, bite size or snack size, so they are easy to just grab and go.

We always leave room for funnel cakes!!

4.  Bag - Bring a bag for the wet clothes.  I always forget this one.

So who is ready for the waterpark, I am!!

Disney Launches App for Kids

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Kerpoof Tell a Story a New Digital Storybook Building App for Kids

Based on the popular Kerpoof.com web app, Kerpoof Tell a Story, allows kids to create digital storybooks by assembling backgrounds, characters and other objects on their iPads. A truly interactive storytelling experience, the app lets little authors bring their stories to life with animation, audio narration and sound effects. The first Tell a Story title, Dino Edition, features adorable dinosaurs and prehistoric backdrops – helping kids foster their imaginations. Kerpoof Tell a Story is now available to download for $2.99 on the App Store at: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id630197048.

Celebrate 4th of July - Disney spoonful.com

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Celebrating 4th of July?  Here are new and patriotic ideas to help you and your kiddos celebrate the holiday from spoonful.com:

Delicious Patriotic Dishes:

Patriotic Popsicles

Berry Flag Pull-Apart Cake

4th of July Flag Cake

Quick and Easy Crafts:
Uncle Sam Hat Treat Holders

Red, White and Blue Paper Napkin Wreath

Firecracker Crowns

Fun July 4th Disney Crafts:
Mickey's Patriotic Tie-Dye

Minnie's 4th of July Headband

Printable 4th of July Candy Box

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