Summer Fashions with FairWind Sarongs

The idea of femininity being directly correlated to dresses and heels is certainly an antiquated one. In fact, some girls refuse to wear skirts and dresses, feeling far more comfortable and beautiful in jeans. While this opinion is certainly legitimate, it's also quite negative and dismissive.

A lot of women unfortunately have body issues, finding fault with several aspects of their physique that others probably don't even notice. However, such a notion won't sway a person from being self-conscious. The image of beauty that radiates from the press is incredibly shallow and naive.

Women come in a great breadth of shapes and sizes, and they're all beautiful in their own unique way. No one has the exact same proportions, and there's no one frame that should be designated as the default size and shape, no matter what those mannequins tell you. Anyone can find a dress that flatters their shape, it just may require a bit of digging first.
Anyone who refuses to wear dresses just hasn't found the perfect one yet, but once they do they'll feel excited and inspired for the future. Summer dresses are particularly versatile because they are designed to flow away from your body. In such a way, they will camouflage your problem areas much better than a dress that only wants to cling to your every piece of flesh.

The sarongs for women from fairwindssarongs.com are a great example of a summer dress that is effortlessly versatile. You can wear it in so many ways that you'll never grow bored of it.




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What Makes Me Smile and a #FABSmile Giveaway

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post written on behalf of FlossAndBrush.com 

in conjunction with Mom It Forward

What makes you smile?  The Three Boys and an Old Lady family ALWAYS seems to find something to smile about. 

 

Imagine pulling out of your driveway greeted by this.

 I had to take a closeup of these two little holiday divas soaking up the July morning sun.

We laughed out loud.  My youngest son laughed so hard he had tears in his eyes.  Then the giggle fest began.  Next thing I know my car is filled with the sounds of happiness and I don't know about you but I can't think of a better way to start the day than with a smile.

I take pride in our smiles.  It's nice to know my kids have gleaming check-ups from our dentist and no cavities *knock on wood* yet.  Hubby and I make sure the kids floss and brush 2-3 times a day.  Now when it comes to replacing our toothbrushes, hubby is the stickler.  Like clockwork he makes sure toothbrushes are replaced every 3 months or so. Good thing given the American Dental Association recommends replacing your toothbrush every three months. 

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Filtrete Odor Reduction Air Filters #FiltreteFilters by 3M

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post written on behalf of 3M Filtrete in conjunction with Mom It Forward

When's the last time you changed your air filter? 
    

Did you know the U.S. Department of Energy says "Replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a clean one can lower your air conditioner's energy consumption by 5% to 15%." http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/maintaining-your-air-conditioner

Air conditioning experts recommend changing your air filter every 2-3 months.  Besides being one of the easiest ways to maintain a healthy a/c unit, changing your air filter is easy and you'd be surprised how much dust, dirt and dander your air conditioning air filters collect.  If you have allergies or dog or cat, one look at your air filter and you'll quickly realize the importance of changing your air filter.  

Now Hubby and I change our, well Hubby changes our air filters every 2 months.  Because I knew I would be participating in this Filtrete Filters campaign for Mom It Forward, I asked my husband to wait until the new filters arrived before changing them.

This is our filter after 3 months.

Gross huh?

I can't imagine how this gunk would wreak havoc on hubby or my youngest son, both of whom suffer from allergies.  Ugh.  This is just amazing that so much dust could collect in such a short time period.  

We received a year's supply of Filtrete Filters for review purposes including the new Filtrete Odor Reduction Air Filter. This innovative air filter features activated carbon which helps to remove odors from pets, cooking and even mildew.  Notice the darker, colored filter pictured here.    The Filtrete Odor Protection Air Filter contains activated carbon which is known to attract odors kinda like a magnet.  Pretty neat when you think about it.  

Filtrete Air Filters by 3M are a recognized leader in air filters and because Filtrete Filters by 3M are "electrostatically charged" they're able to capture more particles.  One peek at your dirty filter and you will appreciate not having all those tiny microscopic bits of dust and gunk flowing around your house. 

Changing your air filters is easy.  Seriously, it takes all of 2 minutes to unscrew the filter holder, pop out the old filter and pop in a fresh one.  Our HVAC (air conditioning tech) highly recommends Filtrete Air Filters by 3M and told us changing your air filters is one of the easiest ways to keep your air conditioning unit functioning at its best.  

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Filtrete Filters by 3M. I received a year's supply of Filtrete Filters by 3M in exchange for this review. No monetary compensation was received. The views expressed below are mine. Many thanks to Mom It Forward for this opportunity. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. 

Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Couples of the Bible Booksneeze Book Review

Presented in a user-friendly style like the bestselling books Women of the Bible and Men of the Bible with over 700,000 thousand in print, this devotional gives readers an overview of couples all the way from Adam and Eve to Christ and his Bride, the Church. 


 Like its bestselling predecessors, Women of the Bible and Men of the Bible-with over 700,000 copies in print-Couples of the Bible promises to be a fascinating devotional guide for couples of every age. This book draws readers into the lives of biblical couples who offer great wisdom for right now. 

Through this 52-week devotional experience, readers will discover that Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and Rachel, Samson and Delilah, Ruth and Boaz, Job and his wife and Joseph and Mary had hopes and struggles just like those that couples have today-and that God can use their marriage powerfully in His redemptive work. 

Couples of the Bible can be used by individuals, by couples alone or in a small-group setting. Arranged in chronological order-providing a unique overview of the entire Bible-this year-long guide will deepen readers' understanding of biblical truths even as it strengthens an understanding of their part in God's love story.

My Thoughts:  I love devotionals and this is the first devotional I've read specifically created for couples.  Couples of the Bible presents couples who have overcome challenges facing couples then and now.  The book is divided into 52 thoughtful chapters and presents a wisdom-filled week's worth of meditation.  Hubby and I have thoroughly enjoyed the chapters we've read thus far and have even discussed them in Bible study groups with friends and family.  

Couples of the Bible is a great gift for couples celebrating an anniversary and I gifted a copy to a lovely couple who recently celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary.  They loved it.

Buy It:   Couples of the Bible may be purchased at bookstores nationwide including online stores or wherever Zondervan books are found.

Freedom to Read Giveaway Hop - Win a Caribou Coffee Giftcard

Nothing better than a good book and a fab Summer read. What are you reading this Summer? Tell me all about it. Me, I just finished reading Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander. 

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I'm giving away a $15 giftcard to Caribou Coffee. Be sure to check out my review of their fab new Summer iced beverages at http://threeboysandanoldlady.blogspot.com/2013/06/retreat-from-summers-heat-with-caribou.html 

To enter, simply leave a comment below telling me what book you're reading this Summer.

For an extra entry, click here to visit my review post of Caribou Coffee and leave a comment here telling me which of their new beverages you'd like to try. 

Click here to visit the other blogs and check out their giveaways!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder Coming to DVD July 9

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder 

Coming to DVD on July 9

Get lean, mean, and green with the Turtles team! Join Leo, Donnie, Raph and Mikey as they take to the streets of NYC, where every turn yields a new enemy. Get ready for non-stop battles against Kraang-droids, mechanical Mousers, a mutant alligator, and even the evil Shredder himself. 

Our Thoughts:  The DVD arrived on the day of our annual Summer birthday party.  I had a houseful of kids and from the moment the DVD began playing to the very end, the kids watched intensely.  No video games.  No apps.  No potty breaks.  They were into this DVD.  The DVD is over 2 hours long and nearly ten kids were completely captivated from episode 1 to the very end.  

Now let's sing together "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles heroes in a half shell - Turtle Power!"  

Buy It:  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:  Enter Shredder DVD is available at Nick Shop and many online stores including Amazon.






Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  I received a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder on DVD in exchange for this review. No monetary compensation was received.  The views expressed below are mine.  Many thanks to the Souper Blogger Network for this opportunity.  Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Delivery Man Coming to Theaters Soon

One of my favorite actors Vince Vaughn is bringing his comedic genius to the big screen this Fall.  Check out the clip of Delivery Man starring Vince Vaughn