As our kids all over the country are already in school or preparing to head back in the next few weeks, it’s always a great time of year to find new and innovative ways to make school fun, easier and functional, all at the same time. Here are some of our top favorites to consider when preparing for back-to-school.
Teenology offers a full line of skincare and haircare including:
- Shampoos
- Conditioners
- Detangler
- Body Wash
- Face Cleanser
- Face Moisturizer
Each product is designed to help alleviate acne-causing conditions, that is why they contain no sulfates, parabens or clogging oils that lead to acne. Their products are rich in antioxidants and have natural botanical extracts for optimum care.
For Your Hair:
Key ingredients like aloe vera, sage, and vitamin B5 work together to restore vibrancy, eliminate dryness, stimulate follicles for longer and thicker locks, smooth hair to reduce frizziness, and boost hydration to prevent breakage for soft, silky strands.
For Your Skin:
Comfrey, hibiscus flower, vitamins, and other natural botanical extracts team up to reduce the look of blemishes, remove dead skin cells, and unclog pores. Additionally, zinc pyrithione is an antioxidant used to help fight acne breakouts. Our body wash and face cleanser effectively wash away excess dirt, bacteria, and impurities – without clogging pores or irritating your sensitive skin! Finally, our lightweight, fast-absorbing face moisturizer is a premium blend of natural botanical extracts, amino acids, and natural humectants that help retain moisture and soothe the skin for a soft, smooth complexion.
For Your Senses:
Stimulate your senses with the irresistible smell of blueberries, vanilla, or mint for your hair, pungent tropical orange for your body, and subtle fruity papaya for your face. These formulas awaken your senses and wash all your worries away with the aromatherapy power of these vibrant scents.
Each item is available for individual purchase or you can bundle and save by choosing from a variety of sets for hair and skincare. Items range from $24-$26 and area available for direct purchase online.
Famolare’s Cactus Shoe
Famolare is a female owned/operated business that utilizes quality products that are sustainably sourced, reasonably priced and filled with love and energy in each product created. 
Famolare offers a wide array of ladies shoes that are made for functionality, but also have style and flare for fun. These summer daze thick-strapped crossover sandals are made of leather upper and lining with a soft, padded insole and recyclable rubber outsole. The buckle is nickel-free and are made in the US.
They are available in sizes 6-11 and come in several colors including Pearl, Black, Salmon and Blood (red). As they are made in the US, this makes for faster shipping, shorter transport time and reduces the carbon footprint. These sandals retail for $138.00 and are available for purchase online to ship right to your door!
Do you have trouble getting on the level with your Millennial-aged kids? Finding yourself completely and utterly confused by their new age slang? De-code the kids with these Millennial Slang playing cards. It’ll even get you ready for clap-back next time you overhear someone suggesting lets Netflix and Chill!
You’ll meet standard deck of cards with 4 suits of 52 playing cards and 2 Jokers – each deck contains 54 the most common Millennial phrases with its phonetic pronunciations.
This deck provides countless Ways To Learn and Enjoy. You can now learn Millennial slangs and play your favorite card games like Poker, Black Jack , Spoons, Rummy, Go Fish, Memory, Crazy Eights, Hearts and Solitaire. Pick up these and other fun items on Amazon and retails for $11.99.
Let’s face it – we all want to stay up to date with the latest gadgets. We make room for the newest electronics as soon as they’re available and anticipate a higher quality of life because of them. We spend so much of our time surrounding ourselves by these high tech devices as they can make our day-to-day tasks easier and more productive. WaveBlock chooses not to turn away from the latest and greatest tech, but instead are dedicated to biohacking a defense against harmful radiation from EMF waves emitted from electronic products.
WaveBlock has created the first and only lab-tested and proven sticker for cell phones that significantly reduce the potentially harmful effects of radiation exposure. Carry your phone with greater confidence. It’s as simple as applying the sticker to the back of your phone and covering it with your cell phone case
- Significantly shields the body from harmful EMF’s
- Accredited Lab Tested
- Easy to use with your existing phone case
- Compatible with iPhone® 6 through 13
- Designed to fit under your cell phone case
- Sticker size may vary slightly from images
- Model’s 6-8 stickers fit 99% accurately however some may wrap the edge of the phone, you can simply cover it with a case or trim the sticker.
Installation is simple, quick and easy. You can purchase stickers for several phone and earbuds designs. Prices vary according to size, style and quantity purchased. All products are available online for purchase and shipped right to your mailbox.
ADDED BONUS!! For each WaveBlock™ sticker purchased, the WaveBlock Angel Foundation donates a protective sticker to schools or organizations that work with kids.
Sun Up Skincare By Mason Grove Farms
Mason Grove Farm is more than a brand. Blooming out of trials and an uncovering of a hearts desire, it was made to serve families. It was made to give each of us a home to share our beautiful stories that reflect the flow of lives beautifully lived- much like windswept fields of grass, long flowing rivers, and clear blue skies.
The Sun Up line includes:
- Body Balm
- Lip & Cheek Tint
- Body Scrub
- Body Butter
- Soy Potted Candle
The Sun Up body products including the body butter, body scrub and body balm offer a light vanilla and citrus scent and each product is designed to hydrate your skin. Leaving your skin feeling soft, supple, smooth and glowing in a natural healthy appearance.
The cheek & lip balm is nourishing and contains regenerative properties to help heal dry lips and improves elasticity. It is made of tallow, beeswax and Shea butter for soothing hydration. 
While pampering and relaxing with the skincare products, fill the room with opulent aroma from the soy candle. The light scent will fill the room with hints of sage and citrus to stimulate and relax all of your senses.
Mason Grove Farms offers other exciting products from homemade pet treats to home decor. Items are available for purchase online or pickup at their local store in Columbia, TN.
Imagine stepping out to get the morning paper on a cold fall morning and get zapped by a brisk waft of cold air. Now, imagine being able to do the same thing and stay warm and toasty with the soft warmth of The Original Comfy.
The Original Comfy is a giant, ultra-soft blanket-sweatshirt hybrid garment. It first appeared on Shark Tank and quickly garnered the attention and backing from Barbara Corcoran. Since that time, The Original Comfy has taken the world by storm. 
The Original Comfy is now available in a variety of colors and styles for kids and adults. You can choose from classic colors, or venture into fun character or college team styles. We opted for the Comfy Dream!
Of all their products available, The Comfy Dream is the lightest, softest, and most, well, dreamlike wearable blanket yet! Gone is the multi-layered thickness of The Comfy Original®(though the giant, one-size-fits-all dimensions stay the same); instead, The Comfy Dream® wearable blanket is a single layer of luscious microfiber that’s so soft, you’ll feel like you’re wearing a baby blanket. Its lightness makes it perfect for wearing around the house, or even to take with you when you need your warmth to travel. It’s available in an array of fun colors including:
- Cotton Candy Tie Dye (Pictured)
- Heather Purple
- Heather Pink
- Sky Blue
- Black
- Heather Gray
It retails for just $44.99 and is available for purchase online. Slip one on today, and start living #TheComfyLife!™
Unstable Games one of many exciting brands of TeeTurle, creating products that bring people together, promote self-expression, and foster genuine moments of delight. TeeTurtle makes apparel, toys, and games, and features both in-house designs and licensed characters from Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. Here are some fun games available from Unstable Games.
Here to Slay is a strategic card game. A role-playing adventure. A dangerous new world.
From the creators of Unstable Unicorns, Here to Slay is an adorable and brutal new card game that is perfect for players of all skill levels, whether you’re just entering the world of role-playing games or honing your masterful skills.
- 2-6 players
- 30-60 minute play time
- Ages 10+
- Includes 1 standard deck of 115 cards, 6 oversized Party Leader cards, 15 oversized Monster cards, 2 six-sided dice, and 6 rules reference cards.
The Here to Slay Base Game box was designed to house all base game cards without card sleeves.
Tic Tac K.O. is a quick-to-learn card game that puts a diabolical twist on Tic Tac Toe, letting you smack your opponents to the side as you claim squares in your quest for victory. These adorably ruthless Dragons and Unicorns won’t hesitate to destroy their opponents with fire, lightning, or a swift kick in the patoot.
- 2-4 players
- 30-60 minute playtime
- Ages 8+
Consider this your invitation to Wrong Party! In this delightfully quirky draft-style card game, compete with your friends to create the GGLOAT—that is, the Greatest Guest List of All Time—by choosing from a variety of mismatched characters and party themes. Will you host the perfect party or kill the vibe?
- 2-5 players
- 30-60 minute playtime
- Ages 12+
- Box contains: 152 game cards, 1 Score Tracker, and 5 Party Hats
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