Back to School - Teenagers and Their Lockers

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School is now in full force! You bought new clothes, shoes, TONS of needed supplies.... But what about your teen's locker? Don't you think it's about time to add some spark and personality to their tiny storage space? Decorating and organizing your locker can help teens stay as efficient as possible during the hectic school year, which is a MUST in all grades but even more so once they reach High School! Here are a few products that'll help your teen declutter and stay focused all year long.... Don't forget to let them add some style to their locker as well - Personality means more to teens then us parents realize. Don't you remember your teenage years?

Magnetic Dry-Erase Board

For those MUST REMEMBER tests and moments!

Quartet - Magnetic Dry-Erase Board - $8.46, 5.58 shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

2-Tier Janus Locker Shelf Translucent

Maximize vertical space in your locker with our ingenious Janus Locker Shelf. Two adjustable shelves provide multiple levels of storage for books, notebooks and school supplies.

Container Store - 2-Tier Janus Locker Shelf Translucent, 11-1/4" X 10" X 26" H - $24.99, 9.45 shipping - Available at The Container Store

Locker Pocket Organizer with Mirror

The locker organizer with mirror holds all those little things that get lost at the bottom of the locker. Two pockets a mirror and a zipper pocket will keep things organized.

International Solutions - Locker Pocket Organizer with Mirror - $18.95, 5.23 shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

Magnetic Mesh Organizer Bin

The Magnetic Mesh Organizer Bin is a great place to store pens, pencils, notepads, index cards, a pocket calculator, hair accessories and personal care items

Magnetic Mesh Organizer Bin - $6.99, 8.95 shipping - Available at The Container Store

Mag-Neato's Vinyl Magnet Set

For displaying that perfect test paper or maybe a photo or two!

Graphics & More - Vintage Distressed Chevrons Mag-Neato's Automotive Car Refrigerator Locker Vinyl Magnet Set - $8.77, 5.18 shipping - Available at Amazon.com

Mesh Magnetic Vanity Bin (White)

A great place to store pens, pencils and personal care items. A mirror provides a place to check your look between classes. Super-strong magnets on the back keep it securely in place.

Mesh Magnetic Vanity Bin White, 6-1/4" X 1-3/4" X 7-3/4" H - $7.99, 8.95 shipping - Available at The Container Store

Locker Fur Rug (Pink)

Who wants to look at all those dirty stains from past years locker occupants? Add a fur rug and cover them all up... plus you'll be adding a bit of yourself as well! 

Locker Lookz - Locker Fur Rug Pink, 11" X 17" X 1/4" H - $12.89, See Site shipping - Available at Fullfillment By Amazon

Magnetic Dry Erase Locker Wallpaper

Add some style to your locker walls with Dry Erase Locker Wallpaper. Why? Because it AWESOME!

Magna Card, Inc. - MagnaCard All About Your Locker Magnetic Dry Erase Locker Wallpaper, Color Me Blooming Design, 9 x 0.2 x 12 inches (34066) - $29.95, 5.64 shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

White Beaded Locker Chandelier

Locker Chandeliers?? OF COURSE!! Why not?

Locker Lookz - White Beaded Locker Chandelier - $17.50, 4.84 shipping - Available at Fullfillment By Amazon

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REVIEW: Hormel REV Wraps - The Perfect On-The-Go Snack

#Sponsored By +BzzAgent & Hormel 

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Hormel REV Wraps are Snacktastic!

Real meat, Real Cheese, Real Energy!

My family is always looking for a quick snack to eat on the go. My daughters are in and out of the house and convincing them to sit down and eat it alot harder than it sounds. When I received the email from BzzAgent asking if I wanted to try out Hormel REV Wraps... I jumped at the opportunity and it couldn't of came at a better time.

Hormel Rev wraps come in 12 delicious flavor combinations that are simply perfect for a "grab and go" snack option. (Snag a coupon for $1 off of 2 Hormel REV Wraps)

The Flavor Combinations are:

• Pepperoni Pizza
• Italian Style
• Spicy Italian
• Meat Lovers Pizza
• Italian Style Ham
• Ham & Cheese
• Ham & Swiss
• Hot Peppered Ham
• Peppered Turkey
• Turkey, Ham & Cheese
• Turkey & Cheese
• Ham, Pepperoni & Mozzarella 

My fiance and I decided to go on a day trip to the beach a few weekends ago and when I sent Alan to the store to fill up our cooler, I made sure to add Rev Wraps to the shopping list. I was extremely surprised at how excited my daughters were when I handed them a Hormel REV Wrap to munch on while we were riding down the road. They ate them without making a mess and their bellies were nice and content throughout the trip. Their favorites are the Ham & Cheese and the Italian Ham & Mozzarella! I even tried some myself and I agree with the girls, they are delicious! Alan's favorite "snack wrap" is the Meat Lovers Pizza and with no complaints out of anyone, I'd say that I couldn't of chosen a better snack to take along on our 6 hour drive to North Myrtle Beach! We even decided to eat them for lunch since we didn't want to waste to much of our beach time preparing food! :D

Hormel REV Wraps aren't just good for car rides, their great for ball practice, after school snacks, between meals and pretty much any time you need a quick and yummy treat! My girls are only 6 and 7 but REV Wraps are just the right size for Teens as well! My family loves them and will be bringing Hormel REV Wraps along on all of our road trips and after school activities from now on! 

Have you seen Hormel REV Wraps in your local grocery store?

Adventure Time with The Eye Dancers - My Review

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Thank you for your continued support and for being a dedicated fan of My Kind Of Introduction. 

Have you ever experienced something that was so crazy and hard to believe that you can’t tell anyone because you know they'll think you lost your mind? That’s exactly what happened to a young boy who was eager to start 7th grade in the book “The Eye Dancers.” Every time Mitchell goes to sleep he’s met by a small child that keeps trying to convince him to “go with her.” Knowing that he has no reason to be afraid of a little girl in his dreams but there’s something about these dreams that's more real then most and Mitchell isn't the only rising 7th grader that the mysterious little girl has found.

“The Eye Dancers” a such an adventurous book. I’ve been reading it with my daughters for the past few weeks and we are all fascinated by such a unique story. When a group of 7th graders get pulled into a “different time” by a little girl with “spinning eyes,” They find themselves in a town that is almost like their own but much different. Trying to figure out if their dreaming or really somewhere else, the boys find themselves on an adventure with voices in their heads and a mystery to solve. Who is this little girl and where is she?

The Eye Dancers is a great book that any child, who can read chapter books, are sure to enjoy. My daughters are too young to read such a long book by themselves so I read it to them. We all enjoyed the story and the adventure that we found ourselves on. I love how these boys, who didn’t know each other very well before the dreams, ended up becoming close friends and have a secret that no one else can explain or even begin to understand. I recommend The Eye Dancers to any reader who enjoys mystery and adventure, your child is sure to hang on every word.

To learn more about The Eye Dancers and it’s author:

Visit them on Facebook or view the book on Amazon!

(Snag the Kindle version of "The Eye Dancers" for just $2.99 on Amazon!)

The Eye Dancers is available on Kindle for PC! I love being able to open up the laptop and let my daughters read or read an ebook to them! Those phone apps are too small for reading and I don’t have an ipad or anything similar. My tiny laptop is good enough for me!!

What do you read your ebooks on?

Funny and Vintage T-Shirts for Teens

When it comes to teenagers, regular solid colored t-shirts just won't cut it anymore! They demand coolness and I believe I've found the perfect site for Teens and Collage students as well as adults. (My fiance LOVES these shirts!!) It's called Crazy Dog T-shirts and they sale some of the coolest t-shirts that I've ever seen!

If your teen is into the vintage tee's or funny tee's then you have to check this site out!

My favorite shirts have to be the Flip Up Shirts... At first they look like regular t-shirts but when you flip the bottom of the shirts over your head... You become something different! For example: One shirt says "Ask me about my ninja disguise", Once you flip the bottom of the shirt over your face, You end up with a ninja head over your face! The flip up shirts come in many designs including a Zombie, Bear, Pig ("Ask about Bacon"), Pirate and much more! My favorite is "Ask me about my Stache"!!

The Flip Up Shirts are just the beginning! You can find all kinds of shirts with Zombies, Bacon, T-Rex... The list goes on and on and on! You're sure to find the perfect shirts to match your teen or collage students style!

My fiance even enjoys the shirts from Crazy Dog Tshirts!!!
(His favorite is the Ninja Flip Up Shirt!)

Get 20% off of your order at CrazyDogTshirts.com using the coupon code: SHADE 

Find more Back-To-School ideas using the hashtag #BackToSchoolBlogParty or visit our Back-To-School Blog Party Event Page!

15 ways to use your ThrifTee Gear Bag

What can you use your
ThrifTee Gear Bags for??

ThrifTee Gear Eco-Cool Lunchbags are insulated to keep your lunch cool for hours but they can be used for many other things as well! The insulated liner gives the contents an extra layer of protection so your items will be safe from water damage and much more!

Not to mention that you can get a custom bag made from your favorite T-Shirt and cherish it forever! (Custom bags are only $29.95!)

15 ways to Use your ThrifTee Gear Bag

• A Unique Purse for Back-To-School Teens
• Diaper-Bag (They make great Daddy-Diaper bags! Check out the Daddy-Diaper Bag that I made my uncle!)
• Shaving Kit
• Make-Up Bag
• Travel Bag for small items
• For the Pool/Beach/Lake - Keep your phone, keys & money dry
• Small Picnic Lunch
• Kids Snacks for the car
• Small Toys for On-The-Go
• Work-Out Clothes
• Wet Bathing-Suits
• Small Camping Gear
• Get a Custom Bag made with your Event Shirt
• Turn your Favorite Shirt that you recently grew out of, into an Eco-Cool Bag to carry all of your goodies in!
• Hiking Bag - For your phone, snacks, drinks, camera, etc.
• The Perfect Back-To-School Lunch Bag for Teens who have out-grown the Lunchbox phase 

You can also check out the Top 10 List from the ThrifTee Gear Website
A few of my ideas are from the Top 10 List but some are my own!

Don't forget to take a peek at what I did with ThrifTee Gear!


Find more Back-To-School ideas using the hashtag #BackToSchoolBlogParty or visit our Back-To-School Blog Party Event Page!

Are You Itching to Learn a New Craft?

Have your tried Craftsy yet?
If you answered "No" then your missing out... BIG Time!!



If you've ever wanted to learn how to sew, quilt, knit, cake decorating, or pretty much anything else creative.... Craftsy can help you! They offer online classes on tons of different topics who are taught by the very best in that line of interest! The prices vary by class but Craftsy also offers FREE Mini Classes!

I just enrolled in the Sewing Machine 911 Mini Class and I can't wait to begin!! I use to be able to run a sewing machine wonderfully but it's been many many years since I've used one and I need a refresher before I start any projects!

Some Top Mini Classes are:

--Creative Quilt Backs: Make the back of your quilt just as interesting as the front! Oh, Fransson! blog author, Elizabeth Hartman, walks you through everything you need to know to make beautiful quilt backs.

--Know Your Wool: Do you wonder where your yarn comes from? Learn about different types of wool and the individual characteristics of each.

--Micro Torch Basics: Go ahead, play with fire. Using a butane micro-torch, learn the basics of creating beautiful and unique metal jewelry in your own house.

--Modern Buttercream: Learn to use buttercream like a pro! Discover the tricks and tips to construct and create a beautifully finished buttercream cake.

--The Hand-Painted Cake: Elevate your cake with Erin Schaefgen's freehand painting techniques. Create beautiful and edible works of art with Erin's tips and tricks.

Begin your Crafting Journey with Craftsy today!

SALE - Unique Shirt Designs including Zombies

It's Coupon Week at Design By Humans!!!

Do you like unique shirts? Bright colors? New Designs?

Design By Humans has all kinds of awesome designs that are perfect for any age.

You can use the code above in the banner to get 21% off

But........

I have something even better...

Use my personal Coupon Code  -  #DBHmykind26

to get 26% off your order!!!!

These shirts would be the perfect gift for any Teen or Adult.

Zombies are very popular these days and Design By Humans has some really awesome Zombie shirts along with much much more!!!!

Check out Design By Humans!!

Are you having a Shaq Attaq?

You remember Shaq, right?

Stupid question, I know! I'm not even a basketball fan I even know who Shaq is.

He's one of NBA's biggest living legends!

BIG NEWS!!

Shaq has paired back up with Reebok to release his 1992 Shaq Attaq Shoes on Friday, April 19th at 8:00AM! These shoes are expected to sell out within 2 hours, so head over to Reebok and get a pair of Shaq Attaq Shoes before you miss your chance!!

This is the perfect unexpected gift for that special basketball fan in your life! Teens, Husband, Brother, YOURSELF!!!!!

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SNAG SOME SHAG ATTAQ SHOES!!!!!

Celebrate your child's Graduation in Style

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Graduation day is tough for adults. They go to the ceremony as parents. They come home as contemporaries. After twenty-two years of child-raising, they are unemployed. ~Erma Bombeck 

OK, so graduation may be a tough time for you parents, but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate in style. Why not announce the accomplishment and throw a party? 

Tiny Prints can help you do just that. They have more than 300 designs to choose from and you can customize the cards with pictures of your graduate, your own text, and more. 

Check out their designs and make sure to use the code MAR15GRAD at checkout to save 15%. You can also get free shipping on your entire order over $49 by using the code FS49.

The BEST April Fools Prank EVER - The Caramel Apple Prank

I ran across this video a couple days ago and HAD to show it to my fiance! Alan, my fiance, and our best friend Dustin are BIG jokers and are always messing around with each other.
It just happened that my oldest step-son, that is 14, was over at the house and he watched it also. They laughed their bottom off! CW, my step-son, said he was going to try this on his friends so I will NOT eat any Caramel Apples from CW EVER!!! lol

This has to be the funniest joke I've seen teens come up with!
Watch this video and tell me if you would get mad if one of your friends did this to you!!!

This would be PERFECT for April Fools Day!!!

DIY Yarn Bracelets

Did you know you can make stylish little bracelets out of a toilet paper roll, yarn and duck tape?

It's really simple and great for Pre-Teen and Teen kids! The younger kiddo's can make them too but it might be easier for them to do this same technique on a pencil.

All you need is

Toilet Paper Roll

Yarn

Duck Tape

Directions

Start by cutting the cardboard tube length wise

Place the tube on your wrist and mark off how wide you want the bracelet to be.

Remove tube from your arm and cut the tube to that width.

Cover the inside of the tube with duck tape. This will help keep the bracelet's shape.

Tape a small piece of yarn (About 2 1/2 inches) to the back of each end of your bracelet.

This will be how you tie the bracelet on your arm.

Tape another piece of yarn going in the other direction and star wrapping it around the cardboard

You can switch colors through out the bracelet just make sure you leave a tail when you cut the string. Wrap the tails once you start your next color.

Once you get to the other end, Weave your string ends through the back of the bracelet to secure it. 

Your Bracelet is complete!!

 You can use this same technique on headbands, picture frame and pencils too!

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