Best Dad's Day gift--Powerful and Purposeful Thermacell Radius

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I bet everyone is loving the warmer weather, the abundant sunshine and the beautiful flowers and trees everywhere! But nothing can be more of a downer than mosquitoes appearing, buzzing and biting! It can definitely ruin a beautiful day outside, a weekend at the cabin or vacation!

Well, don't let the mosquitoes win this year! Make sure you have your Thermacell repellents with you at all times like we do!!

Plus, Thermacell is changing the repellent landscape with the first rechargeable mosquito solution, the Radius. Just the touch of a button provides hours of comfort and it’s air travel friendly! No more sticky sprays and lotions or dousing yourself in DEET.

Radius features:

o Rechargeable USB Lithium-ion battery

o Cordless, lightweight, minimalist design

o Automatic shut off timer

o Fast acting - the zone of protection forms in just minutes with up to six hours of run time per charge

o Long-life refills available, up to 40 hours each

o No sticky sprays, oily lotions, or active ingredients that can damage gear

o No messy fuels or smoke

o Air-travel friendly

A Lithium Ion battery enables a single refill system, using a lone repellent refill. Long-life Radius refills are available with up to 40 hours of repellent action, and can be started and stopped as often as needed. The lithium-ion battery is USB rechargeable, allowing for up to six hours of run time per charge, and even features an automatic shut off timer.

We are a natural-living family so we use no DEET or harmful bug repellents and Thermacell has been A LIFESAVER for us! It really, really works and we have loved every single one they have! We just used the new Radius at the cabin this last weekend and the mosquitoes WERE. SO. BAD! Once we turned on the Radius, they were gone and we could work, play and fish in peace outside! I love the Radius for the rechargeable battery and the ease of use! 

And if you are looking for the perfect Dad’s Day gift, then impress Dad with the Thermacell Radius and never again will he be bugged by mosquitoes!

Buy It:

You can purchase The Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent System for $49.99 from the Thermacell website. 

*Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Fight Off Those Pesky Mosquitoes with New Products from @ThermaCELL & Giveaway

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Spring is here and summer is soon to follow. What does that mean??!!!

MOSQUITOES galore!! 

So what do I do when I see those pesky stinkers outside starting to bite my helpless children and me?? I reach for my Thermacell mosquito protection products which have helped my family keep away the mosquitoes and the bites year after year!

And I am so excited that Thermacell has come out with a couple new products this year that will help people of all activities and families like mine fight off the mosquitoes this summer!

The first product is the Thermacell Halo which just received an award for product design and comes in three color options.When enjoying your deck or patio with your family and friends, the Thermacell Halo protects from mosquito borne illnesses in just minutes. The Thermacell Halo makes mosquito protection is as easy as the click of a button.

Thermacell Halo Features:
· Create a 15 x15 ft Mosquito Protection Zone
· Silent, virtually odor-free, no open flame
· 48 hour fuel system – use up to 4 butane cartridges at once
· ZoneCheck feedback system shows status

And another new product from Thermacell is the MR450 Repeller for more rugged outdoor use. It uses the same patented technology evaluated by the EPA for effectiveness to keep biting pests at bay in a 15ftx15ft area. Built to be tough enough for any adventure, the MR450 will quickly become an essential piece of gear.

Features:

• Rubber armored
• Zone of Protection indicator
• Accessory mounting system
• Reengineered grill
• Ergonomic design
• Repels mosquitoes, black flies and other flying insects
• Thermacell products create a 15’ x 15’ zone of protection in minutes that lasts for hours
• Includes three original repellent mats lasting four hours each, providing 12 total hours of repellency
• Uses Thermacell butane cartridge refills for mosquito repellent function; each cartridge lasts up to 12 hours
• Silent, virtually odor-free, no open flame

Buy It:

You can purchase all Thermacell products from the Thermacell website.

Win It:

Thermacell is generously offering (1) Thermacell Halo to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Thermacell Halo Mosquito Repellent

a Rafflecopter giveaway

* Thank you to Thermacell for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Keep Your BBQs Bug-Free with Stinger Zapper Lanterns!

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Nothing ruins a family gathering, celebration, outdoor cookout or picnic or serious talk more than MOSQUITOES!!!

Help protect your food, friends and family from those pesky unwanted guests with the zapper lantern from Stinger.

Unlike similar products that use white UV light, the Stinger Insect Zapper Lantern and 5-in-1 Mosquito Kill System use black UV light technology to kill up to 40% more mosquitoes and flying insects. It is effective for back yards that span up to 1 acre, patios or decks!

If you have a really bad mosquito problem like I do in my backyard, you need maximum mosquito protection and you need the Stinger Mosquito Kill System! It has combined 5 powerful mosquito elimination technologies: black UV light, LED lights, thermal & octenol lures & clog-free kill grid. It kills 2X more biting mosquitoes and attracts and kills mosquitoes that may transmit the West Nile Virus.

Key Features:

• Features Sundown Sensor & Mosquito Mode for energy efficient operation
• Simple Plug & Go operation
• Easy to replace bulb & lure
• Its outer enclosure also helps keeps children, pets, birds and wildlife from contacting the electric grid
• 5,500 volts of zapping power
• Includes 1 NOsquito ® Octenol lure
• Covers up to 1 acre
• 3 year warranty

I love that this lantern can run 24 hours a day!!! That is so perfect for buggy areas like our cabin on a hot, humid day! No longer do we worry about a million mosquitoes or pesky bites! We just turn on our Stinger Zapper Lantern until they are gone! No more pesky bugs, no more itchy bites!

Buy It:

You can purchase the Stinger Insect Zapper Lantern BK500 for $79.99 at retailers like Walmart

* Thank you to Stinger for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Fight Off the Pests of Summer with Bug Bandit!

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Pesky seasonal bugs can ruin a family picnic, cabin trip, playing in the backyard or trip to the park. To protect your kids from bites and itches this season, I’m excited to introduce you to the newly-formulated Fairy Tales Bug Bandit Deet-Free Bug Repellant!

A safe bug and mosquito repellent is a must because I am not putting toxic chemicals on my children's skin! This DEET-free formula promises to repel fleas, mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies all with a mere spritz. It’s a natural and effective spray that is ideal for the whole family!

The formula features:

· Soybean Oil is proven to repel mosquitoes for 3.5 hours

· Lemon Eucalyptus Oil is as effective as low levels of DEET – without the harmful chemicals

· Cedar Bark Oil is not only great for repelling the bugs, it also adds a calming woody undertone to the blend

· Citronella and Rosemary Oil smells great, but is also effective at repelling everything from ants to flies and mosquitoes, more

Most importantly, it is free of harsh chemicals, pesticides, toxins, parabens, sulfates, dairy, gluten, and nuts that can trigger allergic reactions. And it is proven effective in children over the age of 3!

I don't dread being outside this summer as much as I did last year because this year I am armed with Bug Bandits!

Buy It:

You can purchase Bug Bandits for $13.95 from the Fairy Tales Hair Care website.

* Thank you to Fairy Tales Hair Care for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Get Ready for Mosquito Season with @ThermaCELL & #Giveaway

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As I have mentioned before, we have A LOT of mosquitoes in our backyard! Plus, we recently bought a cabin in northern Minnesota and I bet we will have some mosquitoes haunting us up there as well.

But we are prepared this summer and going to come out fighting with our favorite ThermaCELL mosquito repellent products!

Last summer, the Mosquito Repellent Backyard Torch was our lifesaver and we are definitely going to be bringing it to our cabin this year to fight off the mosquitoes safely and without harmful chemicals! Plus, it protects a 15 x 15 area and is so easy to use! It was our must-have last summer every time we headed outside and it will be our must-have this summer whether at home or at the cabin!

Another item you will not want to be without this summer is the NEW Thermacell mosquito repelling Scout Camp Lantern that can clear biting pests from a 15ftx15ft area in minutes.

The newest addition to Thermacell’s line of mosquito repelling lanterns, torches and repellers, this lantern uses a repellent that is a copy of the insecticide produced by chrysanthemums. All Thermacell products are 98% effective, approved by the EPA and tested by the US government for effectiveness. Can I send you a product sample or some test results to make a believer out of you?

HOW IT WORKS

ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent creates a virtually odorless cell of protection that is up to 98 percent effective against mosquitoes and other biting insects. It operates on a single butane cartridge, which heats a repellent mat releasing allethrin, which is a synthetic copy of the natural repellent found in chrysanthemum flowers, covering a 225-square feet area (15 x 15ft) for up to four hours per mat or 12 hours per refill kit.

PRODUCT BENEFITS

· Proven to repel up to 98% of mosquitoes in U.S. Dept. of Defense Worldwide testing
· Evaluated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for safety and effectiveness
· Creates an invisible cell of protection (15ft x 15ft) from biting insects
· Used by the U.S. Army in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan
· Repellent is a synthetic copy of a natural insecticide, pyrethrin, found in the pyrethum flower, a member of the chrysanthemum family
· Effective alternative to smelly lotions and sprays which must be applied to skin often
· Provides up to 50 times more protection than mosquito coils or citronella candles
· High energy butane lasts 30 times longer than the energy of alkaline batteries

SAFETY BENEFITS

· Safer and cleaner than candles; no open flame
· No DEET

In addition to all the great mosquito repellent properties, these lanterns also give off great light and are cordless so they are great for camping, cabin, cookouts, bonfires and gardening!

I am a huge fan of Thermacell products and highly recommend them for all people looking for a safe, natural way to fight off mosquitoes!

Buy It:

You can purchase all Thermacell products from the Thermacell website.

Win It:

Thermacell is generously offering (1) Scout Lantern to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Mosquito Repellent Scout Lantern
from Thermacell

a Rafflecopter giveaway

* Thank you to Thermacell for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

PARA'KITO Wearable Mosquito Repellent

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Yes, there aren't mosquitoes out in my backyard yet...but as the weather warms up, I am starting to keep an eye out! They are so bad in our backyard and it's so bad, my children barely want to play back there!

But this year, we are going to be ready for those little buggers with our new PARA'KITO wristbands!

The global leader in eco-friendly mosquito protection, PARA'KITO wristbands, clips and roll-on gel provide buzz-free bliss in any activity!

There are so many harmful, DEET-filled sprays out there that we refuse to use in our house...especially when there are such awesome, SAFE options like but what about repellent you can wear in style!

Inside or outside, they never stop caring about my family's comfort and well-being. That’s why they use only natural active ingredients and that’s why they constantly research the best possible products before bringing them to you. PARA'KITO uses a blend of natural essential oils and patented slow release technology to give you a fashionable refillable wristband or clip that you can wear anywhere, in any climate, for ultimate protection.

I love that their are cute bands for children and adult bands in fun colors as well! Plus, they have clips that are great for backpacks, strollers and purses!

Worn around the wrist or ankle, this cool and comfy neoprene band comes with two refills of the proprietary essential oil formula. Easy-to-adjust hook and loop fittings work for both kids and grown-ups and a wide range of colors and patterns allow you to blend safety with style. If you can’t choose just one, wear two! Whether strolling through a forest or snoozing on a tanning bed, you and your band will soon be the best of friends. And, if you can’t bear to be apart, place it by your bed at night for buzz-free bliss.

FEATURES:

• All day, all zones, all climates
• For the entire family
• Up to 15 consecutive days efficacy per refill
• Easy to use
• Waterproof
• Refill made in France - Patented diffusion
• Assembled in the US

HOW IT WORKS

A single refill pellet fits safe and snug in the mesh pocket on the outside of the band. As the natural oils’ active ingredients are released into the air around you, they help to mask the scents of your breath and body, making it harder for mosquitoes to find you. Super simple, super effective.

The bands come in Black, Blue, Fuchsia, Jungle, Hawaii and Star. And the clip comes in Black, Red and Star.

We are definitely prepared for mosquito season this year with PARA'KITO bands and clips!!! And we are doing it safely and naturally!

Buy It:

You can purchase PARA'KITO bands and clips for $19.50 from the PARA'KITO online store. 

* Thank you to PARA'KITO for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Thermacell Backyard Lanterns & Giveaway

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This is our first summer in our new house and we learned really fast that our backyard is very mosquito plagued. My poor children are still too young to realize when they have mosquitoes on them and aren't quick enough to swat them. Therefore, my poor children are COVERED in itchy, miserable bug bites!

However, I am also NEVER going to put DEET or any toxic bug sprays on my children so I needed to find a safe, natural mosquito solution QUICKLY and I found that from Thermacell!

Using patented technology, these lanterns and repellers are almost 98% effective at keeping biting pests at bay. With our new Thermacell Backyard Torches and Lanterns, my children have had little to no bug bites and I never worry about any harmful ingredients getting on their skin!

They are an attractive, discreet, odorless and silent solution, clearing a 15x15ft area in literally minutes.

How Does Thermacell Work?

They use a copy of the natural repellent found in chrysanthemums to create a 15x15 ft zone of protection in just minutes.Thermacell products use butane to heat a repellent pad to evenly and effectively vaporize a repellent in the air that biting bugs really HATE! It does not kill insects, just repels them.

The products are EPA approved and have been tested by the U.S. Army in Turkey and Costs Rica for effectiveness against mosquitoes and in Maine against black flies. The U.S. Department of Defense has used Thermacell for over a decade to keep sand flies and other pests at bay.

And besides keeping the mosquitoes away, they also look great AND provide light!

Our favorite item is the Mosquito Repellent Torch. It is one of their newest products and I absolutely LOVE it because I can set it up where my children are playing in the backyard and Bye-Bye mosquitoes!!! I then can move it by me later on when I am working on the garden at dusk or over by my husband while he works outside. It is so versatile, easy to use and set up and works great!

With no open flame this Backyard Torch can be used on the included pole, or the table-top stand and it creates a 15 x 15 ft Zone of Protection which is the size of an average deck or patio.

It is ideal for backyards, decks, picnics, barbecues, camping, and outdoor parties. It has No smelly lotions, sprays, or oils on skin and runs silently. The repellent and light features can be used together or separately.

Our summer has been saved because of Thermacell and our entire family and our bug-bite free skin thank you!!!

Buy It: 

You can purchase Thermacell online at http://www.thermacell.com/ or at a local retail store.

Win It:

Thermacell is generously offering (1) Patio Lantern to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Patio Lantern
from Thermacell

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* Thank you to Thermacell for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*