No More Wet Seats

Have you ever gone to the beach and when you are leaving you tell the kids to make sure they don't get the seats wet? Well with this Alfa Gear Microfiber Towel seat cover you have a nice slip proof cover for your seats that will soak up the wetness, leaving your seats dry. This cover attaches easily with just a snap on your head rest and you are ready to go. It is 28 by 60 inches so you have plenty of coverage for both the seat and your leg area. 

Besides using this when visiting the beach, pool, or lake, it can be used for yoga, on exercise equipment to give you that extra barrier between a surface that has been used by an unknown amount of people, golf carts, or even just because you sweat. A great gift idea and something I am sure we will use often as the summer months are just around the corner which means trips to the pool and beach. 

Find this Alfa Gear Microfiber Towel Seat Cover below. 

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My First Turkish Towel

Recently I was sent my very first Turkish Towel to try for my very own from the Turkish Towel Store. I received the original peshtemal as well as a bar of Turkish soap. Peshtemal has been used for over 600 years that is amazing. I love that these fancy, new to me if you will towels will become more soft and absorbent over time. They are so easy to care for too, just machine wash cold with like colors, no bleach, no softener, and tumble dry low. I just put this in with my colors and I am all set.

Some reasons to consider a Turkish Towel are :

-Made of hundred percent cotton, bamboo or linen yarn that are colored with natural dyes, it is chemical-free and woven on hand looms.

-Maintains body temperature in cold environments and keeps cool in hot weather also protects from the sun's rays.

-Facilitates the skin breathing and allows evaporation of sweat.                                                              

-It does not irritate the skin and does not cause allergies.

-It is lightweight and easy to carry, takes up very small space on the shelf and in the bag.                                                               

We are a little bit early for summer to no outside beach pictures I am sorry to say but soon enough you will see us toting this around to the beach or theme parks, who knows God willing we might even get in a little vacation this summer.

Either way my readers can get in on a sweet deal for a limited time below. Check it out while it lasts and get yourself one of these and maybe even one of these fragrant bars of soap made with olive oil and essential oils. While you are there check out all of their other items too I know I have my eye on a few myself with all of the spring Birthdays coming fast on my tail.


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Mandala Blue Bohemian Wall Hanging

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This is a nice piece of art or home decor. I was planning on using this on the beach, but after seeing how beautiful it is I am not sure. Because of the large size 80x60 inches this can be used for a wall hanging, beach blanket, picnic blanket, bed covering, etc. This is made from polyester so you can expect this to last for years to come. 

I know once my older daughter sees it she is going to want it but this is staying put here. Can not wait to move and start decorating, this is going to be a really nice addition to everything else I have been putting away.

The Mandala Blue Bohemian Wall Hanging can be found at my affiliate link below.




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Mesh Beach Bag Giveaway

Mesh Beach Bag Giveaway

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Open to residents of the USA 18 years and older. Please comment below on what you would put in your mesh bag if you won. one winner will be chosen open till 11/25/2015. 

Having a nice mesh bag is a great way to have fun at the beach without bringing home all of the scratchy sand. You can see what is in your bag easily and all of the sand just sifts right out.

I think that this bag holding 25 pounds is awesome. My girls love to take this back and forth our local beach area because they don't hear mommy telling them to leave their things on the porch anymore.

You can use this for sand toys, beach needs, sunglasses, towels, sunscreen, balls, bathing suits, etc.

You can find this mesh bag on Amazon.

What FunFitness has to say about their product.

Mesh Beach Bag - The World's Most Durable and Secure Tote | Premium, Transparent, See Through Backpack, Keep Sand and Water Away, Perfect for Beach, Swim, Outdoor Sports | Designed by FunFitness A must-have item for your outdoor activities or beach parties with great benefits:
- Keep sand and water away with mesh see through bottom 
- Handle large amount of toys thanks to an innovative design 
- Hold up to 25 lbs so you can virtually bring anything you ever need 
- Great for kids with small items 
- Carry things around easily with backpack design 
- Secure valuable items with a cute zipped pocket at the front 
- Prevent stuff from falling out with closed drawstrings on the top 
- Light up your sport and family day with bright colors (florescent green and more) 

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2in1 Towel/Drawstring backpack

My oldest daughter used to have a bag/towel something like this and it lasted for years. I was so happy to find another one and be able to try it out and tell my readers about it. This is great for my girls who pretty much swim every day of the summer, weather permitting. They take their towel, swim suits, sunglasses, sunblock, and water and they are off for the day until they come home for lunch and dinner.

This backpack turns into a towel and while in backpack form can hold all you need for a day at the beach, pool, or waterpark. What I love about this is that this towel is much softer than the original backpack/towel she had.

You can find this Towel/backpack on Amazon.

What Tandem Active has to say about their product.

 -2 IN 1 MULTI-PURPOSE MICROFIBER TOWEL/DRAWSTRING BACKPACK - This versatile product can be used as a towel as well as a backpack! This multi-purpose towel is the ideal towel for the active lifestyle, whether you are going to the gym, the beach, the swimming pool, boating, hiking, camping, pilates, yoga, travelling overseas, backpacking or simply just to dry after a bath or shower, this towel will have you covered.

-CAN BE FOLDED INTO A DRAWSTRING BACKPACK - You can use this as a towel or a backpack anywhere and anytime! When you are going to the beach or pool or wherever, you can put your contents into the backpack, and when you need to dry yourself or sunbathe, just take the contents out and turn the backpack into a towel! This is perfect if you are a minimalist or if you don't want to carry a big backpack. There is room for flip flops, shoes, a water bottle, sunscreen

-ULTRA-ABSORBENT AND DRIES FAST - Our towel is made of 100% microfiber. Why did we use microfiber? Microfiber dries a lot quicker than the average cotton towel, making it the perfect towel for the active lifestyle. Microfiber also absorbs 3-4X more water than the average cotton towel, meaning you will be able to dry your body and hair or anything else much faster!

-LARGE BUT COMPACT: Size of towel: 55" x 30". Size of backpack : 17" x 13" - Despite this towel's large size it is still lightweight compared to the average cotton towel. Not only does it weigh less, it is also very compact when folded. You can either fold it into a drawstring backpack or just fold it normally like any other towel.

-SAVE MONEY - We are confident that once you purchase this towel, you will never look back as this will be your Number 1 towel for any activity or sport . You will be saving money as you won't be needing to buy other extra towels. For the price of $24.99, you will be getting 2 products in 1 neat package - a towel and a backpack. That's a quality bargain! We implore you to buy one and try it out today. Also, if you order two 2in1 Towel Backpacks, you will get FREE SHIPPING!

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Light under the Stars

This is really neat. I have always wanted to be able to stay out later but when it gets dark so does the patio, so we always go back inside. This light saves the say two ways, the batteries are included as well as being  rechargeable, and it brings light so we can stay out later enjoying the evening air.

I love the wood look of this and how much light it gives out without being overbearing. It is a pleasant light not harsh. Easy to put on your pole and stays firmly where you need it.

You can find this umbrella light on Amazon.


What OxyLED has to say about their product.

This 24 LED umbrella light is bright enough to allow you enjoying meals, playing cards or just chatting with family members or friends at night in outdoor patios. With detachable slotted rubber gaskets design, it can be adjusted to well fit for all umbrella poles with diameter 23mm-50mm without wires and tools. Using 4 rechargeable AA batteries, it is durable and convenient to use. It can also work as tent light, camp light or emergency light. 

Features: 
Bright 24 LED- up to 300 lumen output 
Warm white color - more romantic and comfortable 
AC charger and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries included 
Quick installation and release- one second! 
One year money back replacement guarantee! 
  
Specification: 
24 super bright LED light 
Battery capacity: 1800mAh, 4 x AA rechargeable battery 
Input: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 
Output: DC 6V/1A 
Charging time: 3-5 hours 
Working time: 6-8 hours 
Fit for all umbrella poles with diameter 23mm-50mm 
Package Contents 

Package Content: 
1 x Umbrella Light 
4 x Rechargeable AA Battery 
1 x Power Adapter 
1 x User Manual 

 #umbrella

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Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers

Our family enjoys music. When I was younger I would take my boom box if that doesn't date me into the bathroom with me so I could listen to music while showering, this little gem would have been so much lighter and safer then the latter.

This waterproof speaker is great because it is submersible up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes which means if it falls in the tub, shower, pool, sink, etc you are safe for 30 minutes.

Easy to use, charge, very portable, with so many uses. Love the suction cup as well as the buttons to control the device very finger friendly while taking a shower.




You can find the GShine Waterproof speaker on Amazon.


What GShine has to say about their product.

• 【Waterproof IPX7】:2015 latest version IPX7 completely waterproof design . You can fully submerse it under water up to a depth of 1m(30 minutes)and it still working. widely applied for the beach, poolside, shower and other wet environments.
  【8W Enhanced Bass】:Crystal clear deep bass 8W loud speakers with drivers for both active outdoor and indoor use, Perfect stereo Sound -allows you to enjoy the wonderful music Sound. it also acts as a handsfree speakerphone with a built-in mic.
  【Bluetooth CSR 3.0】:Advanced Bluetooth 3.0 Technology , industry-leading CSR chip, Can be easily Connected up to 35 feet(10 meters) from any Bluetooth-enabled device such as your smartphone, notebook or tablet, built-in rechargeable battery capacity for up to 9 hours(70% Volume) of extended play time.Support lossless audio format such as APE,WAV,FLAC.
  【Unique Sucker Design】:unique appearance with bottom sucker, you can easily use during the shower or in the car. Besides ,it can used as a phone holder which free your hands.

 #grAS

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Review & GiveAway of VITCHELO G72 Kids Swim Goggle & Swim Cap

I have been working with Vitchelo and they were nice enough to let me do a few giveaways for their products in exchange for a review for their products. So far I have enjoyed all of their products. I hope to work with them for a while to be able to tell my readers about their products. 

I have found that finding a good pair of Swim Goggles isn't easy. Most are cheaply made, don't keep the water out of your eyes and are hard to adjust and break easily. With Vitchelo we haven't had that problem. My 7 year old is learning how to swim this year in school and we wanted her to be able to have a nice pair of Goggles to protect her eyes from the chlorine. 

With Vitchelo I know her eyes will be safe from the chlorine and that they will fit her correctly. All of my children love to swim and I have always bought them goggles but like I said they would last a few times and be pretty much garbage, not with Vitchelo they last and last, more than one Season which means less money out of my pocket. 

Now I have a 12 year old that has thick, long hair. Regular caps will not keep all of her hair in and end up popping or sliding off over time. With Vitchelo they came through again with a great pair Swim Cap that keeps her long thick hair dry, safe from the chlorine and there is not slippage in the pool while swimming. 

I am a very happy mommy when I can trust a product to protect my children while I am not around. Thanks Vitchelo for great products for my family.

Now for the Giveaway

VITCHELO  G72 Kids Swim Goggle & SC202 Long Hair Swim Cap Giveaway

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Two MarksvilleandMe readers will each win both the win one VITCHELO G72 Kids Swim Goggle & SC202 Long Hair Swim Cap of their choice value of 28.92. Open to residents of the USA ages 18 and above. Giveaway is open from 9/22/2015-9/27/2015 12:00 AM EST. Winner will have 24 hours to respond to email or message before I will pick another winner. MarksvilleandMe is not responsible for prize distribution that will come from the sponsor Vitchelo. As always MarksvilleandMe wishes everyone who enters Good Luck!

5 colors to choose from for the long hair cap 3 colors to choose from for the goggles

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What Vitchelo has to say about their products. 
"Looking For Long Hair Swim Caps Bargain? Look No Further.

"NOW Announcing the VITCHELO SC202 Adult Swimming Cap for Long Hair Women - The BEST VALUE silicone swim cap for dreads on Amazon!

Our cool design long hair swimming cap have been carefully developed to provide better comfort and to protect your hair from chlorine while enjoying your time in the swimming pool.

TOP 5 FEATURES:
- Extra durable 
- Fully waterproof 
- 100% PVC and latex free 
- 100% SOFT SILICONE material 
- With granules inside the bottom of the swim cap. 

TOP 5 BENEFITS:
- Keep your long hair dry and does not leak. 
- Easy to get on and off without snagging hair. 
- Able to cover your forehead and back neck area. 
- The SOFT silicone fabric around your head is super comfortable. 
- Regular-sized caps that fit most swimmers with average head sizes. 
  Looking For Kids Swim Goggles Bargain? Look No Further!

"NOW Announcing the VITCHELO G72 Kids Swimming Goggles - The BEST VALUE swimming glasses for kids on Amazon!

Our toddler swim goggles have been carefully developed to provide better anti-fog and UV protection, so your child will enjoy great results every time.

TOP 5 FEATURES:
- 100% PVC and latex free. 
- 180 degrees distortion-free visibility. 
- Super ANTI-FOG treatment and UV protection. 
- Nice STURDY head-strap and nose piece. 
- SHATTER and SCRATCH RESISTANT MIRRORED polycarbonate lenses. 

TOP 5 BENEFITS:
- Mirrored coated PC lenses that makes your kid LOOKS GREAT and COOL. 
- Your child vision with those lenses will be incredibly clear and wide. 
- SLEEK and ERGONOMIC design that fits so comfortably in your toddler head. 
- The G72 VITCHELO kids goggles for swimming will not slip, not leak, not fog after short wear like other youth swimming goggles do. 
- The SOFT silicone gasket around the eyes is super comfortable and does not leave nasty red marks around your children eyes for hours after swimming. 

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Sand fun

Are you looking to hold on to a little more of the summer before letting it go? Why not take the kids and play at the beach for a while.

Nothing like a beach dump truck to tote all of the good down to the water to build a sand castle, or for those who just aren't that good at it just making pretty shapes in the sand, or the classic burying your child or them burying you in the sand.

Lot of fun from the truck who comes with a little driver, 3 sand tools, and 4 sand molds. Will keep your child occupied and lets summer live on just a bit longer.


You can find this Sandy Beach Aqua Dump Truck on Amazon.



What Velocity Toys has to say .

• Sandy Beach Aqua Dump Truck Children's Kid's Toy Beach/Sandbox Playset
  Comes w/ Toy Truck, Hand Tools, Sand Molds
  Hand Shovel and Rake, Fun Sand Molds
  Approx. Truck Length: 13.5"
  Approx. Tool Length: 8"

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Don't forget to protect your eyes

My 18 year old daughter loves to wear sunglasses but has a hard time finding a pair that fit over her glasses so when these came in she was super excited because she can wear both her glasses and sunglasses at the same time.

No I don't do contacts, if my children want them they have to work and pay for their own just like I had to. Our insurance doesn't pay for them so glasses are her only choice until she can pay for them on her own.

She loves the color, we ordered the Orange pair, she also likes that they are mirrored so no one can see her glasses behind them. She likes that they fold well, they aren't too hard to fold and aren't so wobbly that they won't hold on to a shirt or bag when not worn.

Perfect for summer, weekends, beach, sun, and fun.

You can purchase Sunraze sunglasses on Amazon.



What Sunraze has to say about their product.
The Sunraze reflective wayfarer sunglasses combine the vintage feel of the classic wayfarer design with a modern twist of style and spunk. The plastic frames are durable and reliable, while the polycarbonate UV400 lenses provide much needed protection from harmful UV rays. These sunglasses are the perfect, stylish, fashionable, and affordable accessory for your spring and summer vacation.

#sunraze

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Catch and Release Beach Aquarium with Telescoping Net Kit

The Catch and Release Beach Aquarium could not have come at a better time. We were due for a trip to the beach and this was the first thing we packed next to the sunscreen. 

My girls tried over and over again to catch a fish but were unable to succeed.

They were however able to collect a bunch of snails.

My 7 year old was just so happy to be able to try this out at the beach and had to model the whole deal for my readers.

Here she is showing you how small her snails are and then again in the water trying to catch some more water life after her older sister got bored of trying. 

While this was made for aquatic life you can collect lightning bugs, and other flying creatures as well to watch and then release later. The girls love to catch butterflies, moths, and grasshoppers. Great for a little extra science in a fun way that kids won't even realize they are learning.

The net is telescoping which makes it really nice for both short and longer reaching. I love that the cap for the Aquarium is attached so you won't lose it while trying to catch your specimen. 

You can purchase Sharp Gear Catch and Release Beach Aquarium with Telescoping Net Kit on Amazon.

What Sharp Gear has to say about their product.

Discover nature with your very own Beach Aquarium! This specially designed aquarium features a sturdy carrying handle with a comfort grip that is also a float. The removable lid is secured to the handle, so you won't lose it on the beach! The lid is a screen which allows the entire aquarium to be submerged under water for the benefit of sea creatures or for fresh air exchange for land dwellers! Observe and learn more about beach wildlife up close, then release safely to their natural habitat. A fun way to promote curiosity and learning, as well as responsible stewardship of nature. Perfect for the cottage, beach vacations, trips to the lake and more! Top Quality 34" Collapsible Telescopic Butterfly Net With Rubber Dipped Handle Random Color Will Be Shipped.

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Sun protection for your eyes while swimming

My girls love to swim and with that comes finding goggles that will protect their eye from the sun and water.

Splashez does everything we want them to do, they have a really nice clip to take them off and on, although our girls don't really bother using it at all, it is there if they choose to use it that way.

Love the case so they are protected in between use and my daughter really loved the ear plugs. My children get swimmers ear like my husband does so ear plugs are a must for them.



You can view our video review on YouTube.

You can purchase the Splashez Goggles on Amazon.

What Splashez has to say about their product.

Splashez Waterproof Swimming Goggles for Men and Women - 100% U.v. Protection, Anti-shatter, Anti-fog, Mirror Coated Lenses! Easily Adjustable, Environment Friendly Strap with Plastic Buckle for Easy Removal! + Free Ear Plug

• BEST OF THE BEST LENSES: HIGH DENSITY, ANTI FOG, 100% UV PROTECTION, WATER PROOF
  SPECIAL FEATURE: HIGH DENSITY LENSES WITH UV-protection can resist impact, make sight clear and protect your eyes effectively, and the imported double intensify anti-fog agent used on the lenses can strengthen the anti-fog function longer, promise you long time clear and fogless sight under water.
  HANDY UNIQUE STRAP WITH CLIP:The strap is made to have high elasticity which means no more falling off. The Unique CLIP allows you put it on and take it off VERY EASILY. Very easy and handy to use to adjust the strap to shape your eyes and face properly.
  EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE : M-hardness silicone gasket can reduce impact to your eyes and make them comfortable, 100% water-proof performance helps you enjoy swimming better

#mktrendzgoggle

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