If you are anything like us, you love to travel.  Near, far- anything for something new and exciting, or just a change of scenery. There is so much to see and do- and nothing like summertime to get the blood moving and one excited for travel.  However- just because summer is coming to an end doesn’t mean that travel has to, not by any means.  Fall travel is just as amazing- and lacks that sticky summertime heat as well, LOL.  Maybe less beach time, but apple picking and fall foliage is not to be missed.  Have you been to upstate NY or Vermont in the fall?  Amazing.  Don’t put your suitcases away yet- summer is still here, and fall leaves a lot to do as well.

While you are traveling, it’s important to keep the kids safe and entertained.  You will need snacks, drinks, toys and games to entertain them, and of course safe car seats and booster seats, depending on age and weight. When my son was smaller, I always kept a plastic potty and wipes (as well as Clorox wipes for the potty) easily available in the trunk- because potty emergencies were not to be trifled with.

My son is a big boy- while he’s only 7, he has outgrown most booster seats in both height and weight. We just got him his very first backless booster seat from Safety 1st, since the one he has is at it’s absolute max and can’t “grow” any larger- and it’s the biggest one on the market. It’s super easy to use- and it has the added bonus of having storage underneath the seat (as well as the must-have cup holders).

Here is a bit more information on the carseat-

“Take fun along for the ride with the Safety 1^st Store ’n Go Backless Booster. This belt-positioning booster seat is designed for children from 40-100 pounds and features a pull out storage drawer that keeps kid’s gear easy-to-reach while they remain safely buckled into the seat. The drawer has a kid-friendly latch that keeps it closed once shut, but is easily opened while your child remains sitting securely in the seat. There’s also a built-in cup holder on one side and additional storage on the other, making it easy to keep a drink and snack close by during the ride.”
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Lay’s brand has announced the four finalists in this year’s Lay’s “Do Us A Flavor” contest. With more than 14 million submissions in this year’s contest (that’s nearly 279% more as compared to the first U.S. contest) the four finalist flavors are:

• Lay’s Cheddar Bacon Mac & Cheese – Submitted by Matt Allen, a fireman from Troy, OH
• Lay’s Cappuccino – Submitted by Chad Scott, a visiting lecturer from Las Vegas, NV
• Lay’s Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger – Submitted by Meneko Spigner McBeth, a nurse from Deptford, NJ

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Snyder of Berlin^®, a leading snack company which produces chips, cheese snacks, popcorn, and more, is debuting new and  revitalized packaging, starting with their NEW 2.75 ounce potatochip snack bags. The new packaging will be extended to its full line of snacks throughout 2015.  The new packaging pays homage to Berlin, Pennsylvania with five flavors that each features a different landscape or location.

Consumers can still expect the same great taste they know and love from the five varieties of chips with the new 2.75 ounce packaging.   On the outside, changes have been made to further please everyone.  Facts Up Front have been added to the front of packaging which feature key nutritional information.  Additionally, Snyder of Berlin® Original, Salt & Vinegar, Cheddar & Sour Cream and Original Bar-B-Q are all gluten-free!

The Barn photo seen front and center on each package reminds consumers of the barns seen doting the landscape throughout the Berlin, PA area.  Different flavors of Snyder of Berlin chips feature information panels of unique locations throughout Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. The locations that are featured are: the Ohiopyle Falls, the Wolf Rocks in Linn Run State Park, the Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail, the Somerset Historical Center and the Lower Humbert Covered Bridge.

The unique locations featured on the flavors include:

• Ohiopyle Falls, featured on Snyder of Berlin^® Original Potato Chips, is 38 Miles from Snyder of Berlin. At the tiny town of Ohiopyle, the rushing river drops 20 feet over a wide sandstone ledge. During special events, Ohiopyle Falls is open to thrill-seeking kayakers. More information about Ohiopyle Falls is located on the back side of the Original Potato bag.

• The Wolf Rocks, as seen on the Snyder of Berlin^® Original Bar-B-Q Potato Chips, in Linn Run State Park is 27 miles from Snyder of Berlin. Wolf Rocks is just one of many sandstone outcrops above 2,500 ft. From many perches along the summit of Laurel Ridge, the skyline of Pittsburgh is visible-nearly 50 miles away. More information on the Wolf Rocks in Linn Run State Park is located on the back side of the Original BAR-B-Q bag.

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1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and Point A Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down.

2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don’t Disguise Your Voice.

3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, Ask If They Want Fries with that.

4. Put Your Garbage Can On Your Desk And Label It “In.”

5. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks. Once Everyone Has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch To Espresso.

6. In The Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write “For Sexual Favors”

7. Finish All Your Sentences With “In Accordance With The Prophecy.”

8. Don’t Use Any Punctuation

9. As Often As Possible, Skip Rather Than Walk.
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Beginning in August, consumers will have the opportunity to receive a discount on iDevices Kitchen Thermometers when they purchase select JENNIE–O® turkey products, with a valuable $10-off on-pack product coupon. The iDevices Kitchen Thermometers allow cooks to remotely monitor the temperature of meat and eliminate the need to hover over the oven or grill while perfectly cooking turkey to 165º F, making it easier to multitask on hectic weeknights or while entertaining guests.

Select ‘Turkey’ in iDevices Kitchen Thermometer for Fully Cooked, Tender Turkey.

By selecting the ‘Turkey’ preset in the free iDevices Connected app at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/idevices-connected/id682656390?mt=8, iDevices Kitchen Thermometer users can monitor the temperature of their food via Bluetooth technology from up to 150 feet away. The user will even receive an alert through the app once turkey is fully cooked and ready to take out of the oven or off the grill. Thanks to these helpful features, cooks can focus on preparing other parts of a meal without worrying about under- or over-cooking its centerpiece.  Using iDevices’ Bluetooth meat thermometers to fully cook poultry to 165°F not only ensures a safe dining experience, but also helps home cooks achieve the perfect, never-dry tenderness the whole family will love — and it has never been easier.
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NICKELODEON’S THE FRESH BEAT BAND ARE BACK WITH BRAND-NEW LIVE CONCERT TOUR KICKING OFF IN NOVEMBER

The Fresh Beat Band Greatest Hits Live Presented by Nickelodeon Will Feature New Songs Plus Fan Favorites and Travel To Cities Across the U.S. Including New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and More; Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, Aug. 8

Nick’s New Animated Preschool Series, Fresh Beat Band of Spies, Stars Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer (Kiki), Tara Perry (Marina), Jon Beavers (Twist) and Thomas Hobson (Shout)

The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon’s preschool music group and stars of the Emmy Award-winning TV series of the same name, head back on the road for a brand-new nationwide concert tour Nov. 5–Feb. 15.  The Fresh Beat Band Greatest Hits Live presented by Nickelodeon will travel to nearly 40 cities including New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit and more.  The show will feature Kiki, Marina, Twist and Shout performing the band’s greatest hits including “Bananas,” “Here We Go” and a remixed version of “Great Day,” plus new songs including the pop classic, “Walk Like An Egyptian.”

Pre-sale tickets along with Fresh Beat Band VIP packages with meet and greets will be available at www.freshbeatbandlive.comandwww.ticketmaster.com beginning Tuesday, Aug. 5.  Citi® card members through Citi’s Private Pass Program at www.CitiPrivatePass.com will also have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Aug. 5.  The general public on-sale will begin Friday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9.

2014 The Fresh Beat Greatest Hits Live Tour Dates:

Date                 City                             Theater

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