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Here in New England, St. Patrick’s Day is a big deal, and the festivities were in full force yesterday. Obviously, I’m not Irish, but I have many wonderful friends who are, and I’m happy to share their holidays with them.

Normally, I’m a very light drinker. I probably average 2-3 occasions per year when I indulge. While I can’t tolerate green beer, I did enjoy a rum and Diet Coke with a lime. Because I drink so infrequently, even one drink can make me feel tipsy and somewhat uncomfortable the following day.

Rather than have fun now and pay for it later, I got smart and brought along some free samples of Never Hungover that I’d received.

Never Hungover is a hangover prevention drink that can be consumed as a shot or a mixer. Its comprised of a natural vitamin blend, antioxidants, amino acids, nutrients, and minerals. It’s formula helps neutralize and process the toxins caused by alcohol in the liver and kidneys, by turning them into acetic acid which is flushed out of the body, thus drastically reducing the cause of a hangover. It has zero carbs, calories, or sugars, and is also caffeine and gluten free.

The instructions are very simple: Take one shot per 4 drinks, up to an hour before or while consuming alcohol. I drank much less than 4, but had a whole bottle anyway. I found the taste to be a strong citrus, which was nice.

For adults of legal age who can drink responsibly, I think Never Hungover can be a useful product. It shouldn’t be abused, however, or as a tool to encourage binge drinking. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention truly is worth a pound of cure. It certainly worked for me; I was able to enjoy myself and not wake up with a headache!

Ask any mom and she’ll tell you how hard it is to get out of the door with a baby. Between juggling the little one, a diaper bag, toys, clothes, and a stroller, it can be almost impossible! Often, more than one bag is required, and there are never enough hands to hold everything—especially if mom is alone.

I’ve often wondered why there couldn’t be a better solution. Something small, something that had more than a single use, something convenient. After checking many stores in my area, I found nothing. Luckily, an extensive online search lead me to EquiptBaby, and they generously sent me a sample.

EquiptBaby is a California based company, created by Kristin Hatfield. As a mom, she knows what it’s like to deal with baby accessory overload. In an attempt to simplify her own situation, she designed a compact, portable bassinet that will help other moms, too!

The EquiptBaby bassinet is magnificent. It can be used both inside and out, which is fantastic for those of us with busy on-the-go lifestyles. It requires only one hand to set up and fully expands in two seconds. The bassinet and insert weigh only one ounce each, so it’s light enough to carry without being a hassle.

When it’s sleep time, you simply pull the collapsed bassinet from its bag and shake it loose into shape. Place the sleeping pad—which can double as a changing pad—into the bassinet. The bassinet allows the baby to rest anywhere you are, keeping them within eye and ear range, but still comfortable.

Taking the bassinet outside is extremely nice. The exterior is created with SPF 50 materials. All-around visibility panels allow peace of mind, plus there is a sun shade for protection and a protective mesh netting that can be pulled down and clipped to the sides of the bassinet, ensuring that no bugs or dirt can access baby.

To disassemble, remove the pad, twist the bassinet shut, and fold into a compact square. The first few times I did this was really challenging, but after I watched their instructional video, it made sense. Printed instructions are available too, but the video worked much better for me.

Caring for the bassinet couldn’t be quicker; just wipe down with a sponge and warm water. It can be spot treated if needed, but I found it didn’t look worn or raggedy even with repeated use.

I think the bassinet is a great value for the money and can be used for additional babies, further lowering the cost (provided it’s treated well). This would make a perfect gift for a baby shower, Bris, or girl’s naming ceremony.

To find out more about EquiptBaby’s fantastic bassinet, diaper bags, and more, check out their web site.

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Pets provide unconditional love, companionship, tons of fun, and o-d-o-r (yuck!). Oscar the Chihuahua is a terrible offender! This boy has never been able to stay away from mud, trash, and a bunch of other gross stuff.

Over time, it’s easy to become immune to the smell. I guess you could say we’ve gone noseblind—a phenomenon that happens when you get so accustomed to a smell that it no longer bothers you.

The problem is that it does bother other people, especially those who don’t own pets. Can you imagine hosting a holiday dinner or party in a room filled with dirty doggie air? Yikes! No wonder 49 percent of Americans say that they dread visiting homes with pets because of the smell.

Luckily, there is a solution. With the help of Febreze and comedian Jane Lynch, I took another look at noseblindness. With a wide range of products available, Febreze can eliminate the worst odors.

Here are some of their wonderful products and what they do:

• Air Effects takes care of the odors in your air. Use it anywhere and anytime pet odors are lingering or when you need a burst of freshness. Great to use in any room, and especially great to store readily available in rooms like the kitchen and bathroom where odors pop up frequently and you quickly want to eliminate them.

• Car Vent Clips freshens your car and eliminate the tough pet odors that tend to hang inside your car. Place onto any air vent in your vehicle, set the intensity dial to begin releasing the level of scent of your choice, and replace every 30 days to constantly freshen and eliminate odors in your car.

  • Fabric Refresher works great to keep fabrics fresh and odor free. Use daily on fabrics that get a lot of high traffic and odors (dog beds, furniture). Start off every day freshening those fabrics.

In addition to smelling amazing, all of these products meet the standard for inclusion on the ASPCA’s Pet Friendly Living List, ensuring that you can have a home free of pet odors while still keeping your furry friend safe!

Ready to get your own home smelling great? We’ve got a giveaway for that! One lucky pet lover will win $25.00 worth of Febreze products, a Universal Smart Phone Camera Lens Kit worth $90.00, AND a $100.00 Gift Card to Petco!

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You could also win a $400.00 grand prize package on Instagram! To enter simply:

STEP 1: Follow @toastmeetsworld on Instagram.

STEP 2: Share a photo of your smelliest pet stinkface moments.

STEP 3: Be sure to tag @ASPCA and @toastmeetsworld. Use #Febreze, #Noseblind and #Stinkface in your post.