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The Shoulder Stroller: the stroller in a purse

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Strollershoulder A stroller that fits in your purse.  It’s true. This little mommy gadget is a back saver to say the least.  The Shoulder Strollers attaches to your baby’s infant seat and then you place the perfect sized shoulder pad on the opposite shoulder which counterbalances the weight freeing you from back, neck and shoulder pain.  They key is that the shoulder strap redistributes the weight of the infant seat to use your larger muscles rather than just your arm muscles.  Using all of the muscles in just one arm and shoulder causes your entire back to be unbalanced which speaking from experience can case back pain and cramping.

Three easy steps and you’re ready to go!

Three reasons you should use The Shoulder Stroller:

  1. It fits in your diaper bag or purse
  2. There’s no reason to get the stroller out when running short errands.
  3. Saves you from back pain

The patent pending twin-lock safety system makes The Shoulder Stroller the safest hands-free carrier available.

You can buy or learn moare about The Shoulder Stroller here.

Zen Class Nirvana Organizer

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I was recently given a Zen Class Nirvana Organizer to review and it couldn't have arrived at a better time.  It is an awesome organizational and 'sanity keeper' tool.  Used on an airplane, the  Zen Class Nirvana Organizer mounts directly to the seat back tray table of the seat in front of you, keeping all your in-flight essentials within arm's reach.  When I was taking things out of the bag in front of Tim and Sebastian, they were cracking up because they said it looked like I was never going to stop finding things to take out of the bag!  Boys are easily ammused.  I felt like a modern day Mary Poppins.

There are eleven zippered and mesh storage compartments of varying sizes including pockets especially for your cell phone, plane tickets, credit cards, and cash.

The Zen Class Nirvana Organizer can also be put on thZenclass2e headrest of a car seat in front of your child so they can reach their snacks, cup, crayons, and toys. No more screaming for help from mommy or daddy to pick their favorite toy up off the floor. Each child should have their own Zen Class Nirvana Organizer!

I highly reccomend buying at least one Zen Class Nirvana Organizer before you start travelling this holiday season.

Price: $39.99

Available at the Zen Class online store

All posts about the Celebrity Solstice preview cruise

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Celebrity Solstice cruise coverageWhat an amazing cruise!  The lawn, entertainment, food, massage..and so much more.  Looking for a collection of all of the posts & reviews from the Celebrity Solstice preview cruise?  Here they are in descending order.

The Celebrity Solstice cruise: Part 1: Relaxing
Nov. 14th christening of Celebrity Solstice in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Celebrity Solstice Preview Cruise, Naming Cruise and Ceremony November 14, 08 – Join me!
Getting ready for the Celebrity Solstice cruise.. tomorrow!

The Celebrity Solstice cruise:
Part 1: Relaxing

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Celebrity Solstice deck lounge chairs

In Part 1 of my Celebrity Solstice preview cruise series I am going to tell you how I relaxed on the ship and how you can too.

Boy, the cruise went by so fast.  Among going to executive forums, ship designer forums, PR meetings, and eating I was on the go from dawn till dusk.  I did not sit down at a pool once but I passed them at least three dozen times.
I did however, sit on the lawn. THe Patio on the Lawn is on the highest deck of the ship without roof to obstruct my view of the sky, no hard floor under my bare feet, just soft, plush grass.  After passing through The Lawn I headed for the AuquSpa where I was fortunate enough to get a Swedish Massage.  While waiting for my massage, I was sent to the relaxation room where I gazed out of the ceiling to floor windows and I just happened to be there when the sun was setting so the view was astonishing.  The relaxation room is full of chase lounges each having a plush blanket, pillows and side tables on which you can put your cup of tea or book.  The relaxation room trumped eating a box of chocolate hands down!

Part 2 coming soon

You can read about why I went on the Celebrity Solstice preview cruise here.

The Nov. 14th christening of Celebrity Solstice in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Fort Lauderdale, November 14th, 2008:
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Violinist Lucia Micarelli and vocalist Antonio Sol performed U2's "Beautiful Day", the song that started the Solstice christening ceremony and ultimately created a vibe in the Solstice theater of excitemen
t, anticipation, and romance. Tonight, Celebrity introduced the Godmother of the Solstice in a ceremony unlike any other complete with an acrobat flying high bringing down the red ribbon for the Godmother to cut.  Before the Godmother cut the red ribbon, the Solstice was blessed by Rabbi Terry A. Bookman and Seaman's Pastor Sverre Tofte

Journalists and VIP's assembled in the ship's
Solstice Theatre where the St. Andrews Pipe Band of Miami ushered in cruise line executives including Celebrity Cruises
President Dan Hanrahan and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard Fain.  Of the ship, Fain said "The ship speaks for itself — and when she speaks, people fall in love."  I fell in love the moment I saw the Solstice, there's no denying that. 

Sharon L. Smith, the Solstice's Godmother is not a celebrity nor is she a typical public figure however she is one step above in that she is a two time cancer survivor, Professor and biological oceanographer and is the first scientist ever to serve as a cruise ship godmother.


Earlier in the day (November 14th from 12:00pm – about 6:30pm)

I've had such a great time on the Celebrity Solstice cruise so far.  The ship has so many amazing details, venues, and activities.. oh and I can't forget the food.. don't even think about eating salad on this cruise! There are so many options with everything from sushi to Italian to gourmet hamburgers but don't worry, they haven't left the kids out.  There is no doubt that your kids will love the food and every other aspect of the Celebrity Solstice cruise.  I even have photographs of the food to show you. 

Celebrity Solstice is a peaceful, environmentally friendly, relaxing cruise vessel and I couldn't ask for a more beatiful experience as far as the decor is concerned.  Actually as far as everything is concerned.  Because I am here for the Celebrity Solstice naming ceremony and other PR activities, I have been extremely busy with business but able to experience so many parts of the ship which I am going to tell you about in more detail when I arrive back home in Atlanta, Monday evening.

The kids venues are awesome.  I wish I could have brought Sebastian but I seriously doubt that he would have enjoyed the PR forums and dinners I am attending.  There are two kids venues on Celebrity Solstice for two age ranges.  Each venue is very appropriate for the age ranges.  I will tell you about these details when I have more time.  I am typing like a maniac right now because I don't know how much longer I will be connected to the Internet here.

I am on a very short time limit as the internet connection here is VERY unpredictable and has been down most of the day.  I am not able to add photographs to my posts at this time.. sorry!

Go ahead and learn more about the brand new Celebrity Solstice cruise vessel here.

– Alicia