Parents Deserve a Great Night's Sleep: Solay Mattress $100 Discount and Pillow Review

Everyone told me get sleep before you have kids and I really didn’t believe them until I had the first few sleepless nights. Well now my kids are 14 and 12 and now I can’t sleep for other reasons. The stress of family life, being overly busy with limited breaks takes a toll on my body. Plus, my mattress is older than my kids are, and I have literally tried every pillow on the market! Either they are too hard, and I get a pain in my neck or they are too soft and not supportive enough. Read on as I try out a Solay pillow, and I have a $100 discount on a Solay Mattress! 

I am a side sleeper and have to be in a certain position to fall asleep. I also have Hashimoto’s Disease Hypothyroidism which puts my makes my body temperature higher, so I tend to sweat at night. When I heard of Solay Mattresses and their cooling to layer I was intrigued. This breathable cooling foam layer sits on top of hundreds of springs for the best night sleep. No matter what age your kid are you need the energy to keep up with getting them to activities, helping with homework, working, cooking dinner, doing laundry and cleaning the house. It is exhausting and without a good night sleep I get run down and sick. I also tend to roll back and forth a lot and feel bad if it wakes my husband up as he is a light sleeper. Another cool thing that each Solay mattress has hundreds of individual Quantum Edge® pocketed coils for motion transfer reduction so you won't feel all that movement at night.

Plus, I love that Solay comes with a 180 Night Trial and a 25-year Warranty! You really can only tell so much by lying on a mattress at a store, the proof is sleeping night after night. With 180 nights to try it out you can be sure you will know that this mattress is comfortable, and you can get a good night’s rest. If it really isn’t the mattress for you Solay will pick it up with no questions asked and give you a full refund. They also have Premium Foam Pillows which are also designed with their premium cooling foam. No flipping pillows to the cool side of the pillow anymore! They come in both standard and king sizes. 

I received one of the Standard size pillows to try out. First off, I felt the cooling as soon as my head hit the pillow. For me getting comfortable and finding the right position to sleep in is key or I toss and turn. When I laid my head down on the pillow that is the last I remember, I fell right to sleep. The proof for me is right there, plus I woke up feeling refreshed with no neck pain. 

Shellie our Sheltie decided to try out the pillow too and gave it two paws up! 

As her face shows here, “Mommy stop taking pictures with that flash so I can sleep”. I think I have found a new market for Solay, dog beds! 

 What amazes me is that you can buy a luxury Queen hybrid mattress for only $999! What a high-quality mattress for a great price! 

Plus, I have a Promo code of $100 off a Solay Sleep mattress! Head to Solay Sleep and enter code: GILDA 

 As parents don’t we deserve the best night’s sleep that we can get? 

Disclosure: I received a Solay Pillow for promotional purposes. As always, all opinions are my own, but I may speak for our dog Shellie.

Get a Jump on School Next Year With iD Tech Camps

I feel like it is the end of an era and I blinked my eyes and Evan has grown up! He is headed to the dreaded High School next year! As he is already a bit apprehensive about all the changes coming up, and also taking his first computer coding class I decided I wanted to give him a head start with iDTech Camps! This post was sponsored by iD Tech Camps but as always, all opinions are my own.
Read on as I have a $75 discount code for any iD Tech Camp!


Since Evan was young he was always a technical kid. He has always loved math and building and was always on the computer. He would build elaborate LEGO sets and even build complex track setups for his trains. With a Dad who is a Computer Programmer and a Mom who is an Aerospace Engineer I guess it is in his genes.

When I was younger I remember taking Basic Programming in High School. Times have changed quite a bit. I reached out to the computer teacher at our High School and they use the coding language Python! Ok, I may be showing my age here, but I only thought a Python was a snake? Boy am I wrong. Thecamp he will be in for a week will focus on building their own laptop from a Raspberry Pi and other circuit boards! How cool is that! With a son that has an interest in coding and robotics this is perfect for him!

They will then use Python coding. Plus, you get to come home with the laptop you build! Evan is very excited to go, and this will give him a jump on basic programming for next year and calm his fears a bit. His class will be at Bentley in Waltham, MA however iD Tech camps are located in top universities with over 150 locations conveniently held in Massachusetts and across the US. With lot of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) options students ages 7 to 17 can find something that interests them.

Register now!!

https://www.idtech.com/

USE CODE: GILDA19 to save $75!!!

Sessions sell out quickly so do it today!

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT WITH iD TECH!

Disclosure: I was provided monetary compensation for promotion of iD Tech Camps. As always, all opinions are my own.

Discount Code for iD Tech Camps

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is near and dear to my heart as a graduate from WPI in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Competition Judge, Employee at a CAD (Computer Aided Design) Software Company, and Mother. Now with two children ages 12 and 14 I am excited for all the opportunities they have to pursue STEM education. When I learned about iDTech Camps I was beyond excited to share it with my kids as it will give them a jump on their future. This post was sponsored by iD Tech Camps, but as always all opinions are my own.
Read on as I have a $75 discount code for any iD Tech Camp!

When I was in High School there were limited options for programming languages and robotics was not even in existence. I remember taking Basic programming and wishing there was more I could do. Now with programs like iD Tech Camps students ages 7-19 can learn to code, design video games, produce videos, design Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, build laptops, learn about cybersecurity, and more! They have been holding STEM Camps for over 20 years in top universities with over 150 locations conveniently held in Massachusetts and across the US.

The iD Tech mission: Our mission is to create life-changing tech experiences that embolden students to shape the future. There are 50 summer courses and year-round Online Private Lessons to set up children for college, internships, and dream careers.

My son loves Minecraft and would love learning more. With small class sizes of only 5-10 students per instructor everyone gets a high level of attention.

As a kid that got involved in VEX Robotics in middle school Evan would love being in a camp to improve their robot and the programming. Evan’s team has been so successful that we are heading to VEX Robotics Worlds next week in Kentucky to compete!

Register Now!!!
https://www.idtech.com/
USE CODE: GILDA19 to save $75!!!

Sessions sell out quickly so do it today!

Plus they make learning fun! Kids learn real-world skill and have a blast doing it! There are raffles, dress-up days, gaming tournaments, pie-you-instructor Friday and outdoor activities. The key is FUN! I have exposed my kids to fun STEM activities since they were young, and it makes them more excited about science and engineering!

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT WITH iD TECH!

Here is a video with more information.

Disclosure: I was provided monetary compensation for promotion of iD Tech Camps. As always, all opinions are my own.

Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show Information and BOGO

Who doesn't love summer fun out on the water? Get a taste of summer now by heading to the 2018 Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show which drops anchor at the Boston Convention Center, February 10th -18th. There is so much to do and the family will have a ton of fun. Read on to learn what they have to offer and a buy one get one free deal!

Honestly I had not heard much about the Boat Show before but now that I see all there is to do it sounds like a lot of fun!  The New England Boat Show is an interactive, educational, immersive and entertaining experience attracts more than 50,000 marine enthusiasts of all ages and lifestyles. 

With something for every budget and level of interest the Show will feature 600 boats, 250 exhibitors and the best deals of the year for New Englanders prepping for another glorious summer on the water.

 The 2018 Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show is Saturday, February 10 through Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210) 

Hours: Saturday, February 10: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday, February 11: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday - Friday, February 12-16: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday, February 17: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday, February 18: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tickets: $16 for adults; FREE for children 12 and under (when accompanied by an adult) 

My Readers can Buy One Ticket and get one free by purchasing tickets here: https://www.newenglandboatshow.com/admission?utm_source=influencers

Use promo code “BOATGO”

Highlights include:

NEW! Progressive® Boat Club: Attendees can take the helm at Progressive’s NEW Oculus Rift virtual reality experience, putting themselves at the helm of a virtual boat race, navigating simulated waters, all while trying to beat the clock. For those looking to improve their nautical know-how the Annapolis School of Seamanship will be on deck with an array of hands-on boating courses and visitors can master docking skills at the docking pool with remote control model boats. Plus, exhausted attendees can relax, talk to Progressive experts, get a free quote and win prizes in Progressive Boat Club’s lounge area.

NEW! Touch-a-Boat Tour: An up-close opportunity for kids of all ages to explore an array of vessels, talk with captains, snap a pic at the helm and learn the ropes of life on the high seas. Kids get their very own boat show passport to collect stamps at 10 boat stops around the Show. That sounds super fun!

Climb aboard a real United States Coast Guard Boat, plus a variety of recreational boats from pontoons to cruisers and more! 

Hop on “Salt”, the life-size whale, a 40’ life-size inflatable Humpback whale to learn about safe boating around whales.

Build a toy boat to bring home as a nautical souvenir. 

NEW! Boating Career Day – The first official Marine Innovation and Career Day takes place on Monday 2/12 to highlight the importance of the marine industry in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Marine Trade Association and other industry leaders will address the next generation of students considering a career in recreational boating. In the Bay State alone, the recreational boating industry has an economic impact of $2.1 billion, with more than 140k registered boaters, boasting approximately 11k marine jobs and totaling more than $317 million in boat sales in 2016.

NEW! Gone Fishing – Goose Hummock Shops will be offering top-notch fishing seminars and kayak demos in two giant, brand new fiberglass water tanks, attendees can test lures, rods and reels, plus the latest kayaks.

Climb Aboard: Hundreds of the latest boat models under one roof for attendees to browse, board and buy for every lifestyle and budget ranging from luxury cruisers and sport fishers to center consoles and pontoon boats, plus marine accessories and much more. 

Dozens of boating seminars: With a special emphasis on fishing tips and advice on sailing and boating topics. 

Learn to Do It Yourself: Step into Fred’s Shed, an interactive garage with experts teaching the art of boat maintenance and repair.

Discover Boating Center: Unbiased information and affordable boats - some can even be financed for less than $250 per month!

Pets on Board Contest: Share your favorite photo of your pet living the boating life to win a pet life jacket! There are 3 ways to enter– Bring the photo to the Show, tag #petsonboard and #neboatshow on Instagram or Twitter, or post your photo as a comment on the designated Facebook post from 1/27/18.

Boston certainly is beautiful from the water.

Don't let this boat leave you at the dock! Make sure you head over to the Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show!

Disclosure: This is a compensated post on behalf of the Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show. As always all opinions are my own.

7/31/17: Power Your Little Athlete With BODYARMOR Sports Drinks

This post is sponsored by BODYARMOR. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kids are in to such competive sports at such a young age.  My son is constantly on the go with all the sports he is involved with.  He plays baseball, basketball, travel soccer, flag football, swims on the Swim Team and dances Hip Hop.  Needless to say my weeknights and weekends are spent on the fields for practice and games.  To keep Evan hydrated we have made the switch to BODYARMOR Sports Drinks.  It helped Evan play well when his team won the town's Central Division Little League Championship!

We got to try out these flavors and loved them all.  Favorites for the kids were Fruit Punch, Lemonade, Mixed Berry and Watermelon Strawberry.

It helps him stay hydrated and "powered up" while on the field.

Especially when he is pitching.

 His team was so excited to win the Championship.

Evan also competed in a Soccer Tournament recently in 85 degree weather playing three games.  BODYARMOR came in handy that day when he was getting tired out from playing.

Here he is playing Goalie.

Whenever we pack up Evan's sports bags we make sure we have something for him to drink.  It is so important that he stay hydrated.  There have been times where he gets a bit dizzy at practice and I know he is not drinking enough.  Sometimes water is not enough to keep him hydrated.  That is where BODYARMOR Sports drinks come in to play. 

Some things that I love about BODYARMOR Sports Drinks is that they have no artificial flavors or sweeteners and are a much healthier alternative to traditional sports drinks.  

 It provides your body with Superior Hydration which is needed out on the field.  It is high in Potassium which is so important.  My Mom used to have low Potassium and used to pass out so I know how important Potassium can be.  It is low in Sodium and has Coconut water in it.  Best of all it tastes great!

It comes in 9-great tasting flavors: Fruit Punch, Orange Mango, Strawberry Banana, Tropical Punch, Blackout Berry, Mixed Berry, Grape, Watermelon Strawberry and Lemonade.  I personally like the Watermelon Strawberry the best!

It is so important for these kids to stay hydrated when they are on the field and even just playing outside at home.  Not only do they have Sports Drinks but in 2017 they launched two new products - BODYARMOR LYTE and BODYARMOR Water with all the same nutrients as BODYARMOR.

Here is the Peach Mango Lyte version.  It tastes really good and being the calorie conscience Mom right now that just lost 52 pounds this is the option for me.  It is naturally sweetened and has only 20 calories per serving.  I will be drinking this after heading to the gym.

Here you can also see Cherry Berry.

 

In 2013, Kobe Bryant joined the BODYARMOR team as the number three shareholder in the company.  BODYARMOR is the brand of choice for athletes and has assembled an impressive team of young, superstar athletes such as James Harden, Mike Trout, Dustin Johnson, Andrew Luck, Richard Sherman, Dez Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Buster Posey, Skylar Diggins and Mookie Betts who we recently met at his Baseball ProCamp. 

Is your young athlete working to be the best?  I know mine is!

Try them out, your little athlete will appreciate it.

You can find BODYARMOR locally at Stop and Shop, and BJ’s.

Here is a link to a downloadable coupon to save: http://drinkbodyarmor.com/coupon.php

Find them online:

BodyArmor Website

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkbodyarmor/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrinkBODYARMOR

Hashtag:  #Switch2BODYARMOR AND #BringIt

Disclosure:  I received compensation and BODYARMOR drinks for review purposes.  As always all opinions are my own.