Author: Lisa Paul

SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) – It’s back to school for several school districts over the next few weeks and that means it’s time to purchase school supplies.

Lifestyle expert Susana Franco joined News 8’s Heather Myers with a look at some of the latest school supplies on the market from companies who are focusing on giving back to their communities.

Here are a few of the supplies featured in this segment:

Sydney Paige: This company’s mission is to not only develop community awareness but provide children with the essential tools they need in order to receive a proper education. Through their Buy One/Give One program, Sydney Paige donates a matching bag filled with school supplies to a child in need every time a purchase is made.

ZizzyBee:  Reusable, washable, clear zippered mesh storage bags. They come in several sizes to hold everything, from snacks, toys and sports equipment.

Humble Brush: Toothbrushes designed and developed by dentists in Sweden.

Handcrafted HoneyBee: Empowering girls to dream big with each of their Create-Your-Own Skin Care Kits. In every box comes an activity that will help grow her interest in STEAM and critical thinking.

SmartGurlz: Self-balancing robots and action dolls are encouraging young women to become tomorrow’s programmers. Is she interested in the latest tech? Or does she struggle with math concepts and how they apply to her own life? With SmartGurlz, girls ages 6 and up will learn to see science, technology, engineering, and math in a different way.

EcoVessel: Stainless steel water bottle. The EcoVessel SCOUT is lightweight and will fit in most lunchboxes and you don’t have to worry about BPA, phthalates or liners.

Vessel: Elegant, everyday tote.

Read more and watch video at CBS8

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Final product #find of the day and another #sweet #giveaway for you, friends!

Have you heard about these @zizzybeebags? They are causing quite a storm, and I just received mine this week! I love how it’s so #versatile–not sure what I will use it for yet (it works for EVERYTHING!), but I am leaning towards a #travel #toiletry #bag–makes it so easy to see everything without having to dig when on a #trip! Best news? One is up for grabs here for one of you!

To enter: like this post, follow @MeredithSpidel and @zizzybeebags and tag a friend in the comments who would love to win a bag!

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Recently, I keep finding myself needing a bag, not a big bag or a small bag, just something in the middle, that can hold what I need it to hold, and be easy to look through to find what I put in there. I am loving the new bag from ZizzyBee!

ZizzyBee bags are the perfect size. They hold everything I need when I need it, so far I have been using my bag for :

  • The beach (sunscreen, lotion, my phone)
  • The store (coupons, phone, shopping list and pen)
  • School (snacks, pens, pencils)
  • Park (notepad to draw on, pen and pencil and markers)

ZizzyBee Bags help you store and organize just about anything…from toiletries, diapers/wipes, make-up and sports gear, to even purse clutter! These handy compact reusable bags are convenient for every part of your life. Pack snacks and toys for road trips to grandma’s, or for those wet swimsuits after a day at the beach.

Reduce single-use bag waste while keeping life’s clutter cleaned up. With two eco-friendly bag sizes to choose from, ZizzyBee Bags are a perfect fit for all your home storage and travel needs.

You can purchase a ZizzyBee Bag online here for $19.99 for a set of 3 bags!
Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

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ZizzyBee creates innovative, reusable, and washable zippered mesh storage bags. They’re see-through, so you’ll always know what’s inside. They come in several sizes to hold everything, from snacks to toys and sports equipment.

They’re accented with bright colors and patterns, a far cry from boring plastic bins. And because you can use them over and over, you won’t be adding to the world’s waste by using resealable plastic bags.

ZizzyBee is perfect for getting those toy sets with seemingly thousands of tiny pieces off your floor and in one easy to find place. They’re great for toting your child’s bathing suit, sunscreen, toys and towel to the beach. And they’re just right for on the go snacks.

If you’ve got stuff, ZizzyBee can help you organize it!

ZizzyBee’s Favorites:

  • Large 3-pack – This set of 3, 12” by 12” bags is perfect for art supplies, beach gear or toiletries for travel. You can pick 3 matching bags or 3 different colors.
  • Mix 3-pack – Comes with 2 large bags and 1 small 9” by 9” bag, use it for makeup, crayons or anything small that needs a home.
  • Small 3-pack – This set of 3, 9” by 9” bag, use it for makeup, crayons or anything small that needs a home.
  • Dirty laundry bag – Great for traveling and storing all your dirty clothes or tote your sports gear to the park.

About ZizzyBee:

Like most parents, Lisa Paul loves her kids, but she can do away with the clutter that comes with them. She wanted a practical, child safe, well-designed, earth friendly solution and she found it.

She found the solution by inventing the ZizzyBee collection of washable, reusable, see-through mesh storage bags.

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ZizzyBee creates innovative, reusable, and washable zippered mesh storage bags. They’re see-through, so you’ll always know what’s inside. They come in several sizes to hold everything, from snacks to toys and sports equipment.

They’re accented with bright colors and patterns, a far cry from boring plastic bins. And because you can use them over and over, you won’t be adding to the world’s waste by using resealable plastic bags.

ZizzyBee is perfect for getting those toy sets with seemingly thousands of tiny pieces off your floor and in one easy to find place. They’re great for toting your child’s bathing suit, sunscreen, toys and towel to the beach. And they’re just right for on the go snacks.

If you’ve got stuff, ZizzyBee can help you organize it!

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Large 3-pack – This set of 3, 12″ by 12″ bags is perfect for art supplies, beach gear or toiletries for travel. You can pick 3 matching bags or 3 different colors.

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Mix 3-pack – Comes with 2 large bags and 1 small 9″ by 9″ bag, use it for makeup, crayons or anything small that needs a home.

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Small 3-pack  – This set of 3, 9″ by 9″ bag, use it for makeup, crayons or anything small that needs a home.

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Dirty laundry bag – Great for traveling and storing all your dirty clothes or tote your sports gear to the park.

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About ZizzyBee:

Like most parents, Lisa Paul loves her kids, but she can do away with the clutter that comes with them. She wanted a practical, child safe, well-designed, earth friendly solution and she found it.  She invented the ZizzyBee collection of washable, reusable, see-through mesh storage bags.

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I love our ZizzyBee Bag! Since school has started, we have bits and pieces of supplies all over the house and in the car. Instead of being left in just any nook or cranny, I gathered up a few essentials to store in our bag to keep in the car. It keeps the clutter at bag and the kids always have what they need!

Read more at Lynchburg Mama.

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…from diapers/wipes, make-up and sports gear, to even purse clutter! These handy compact reusable bags are convenient for every part of your life. Pack snacks and toys for road trips to grandma’s, or for those wet swimsuits after a day at the beach.
Reduce single-use bag waste while keeping life’s clutter cleaned up. With two eco-friendly bag sizes to choose from, ZizzyBee Bags are a perfect fit for all your home storage and travel needs.

Read more at Faithful Baby

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“I’m a mom with 2 kids and was tired of using ziploc bags. I couldn’t find a bag that was see-through that wasn’t plastic. I wanted a bag that had a zipper and handle (not a draw string) that was easy to hang and close. So I decided to create my own and ZizzyBee Bags was born.

When you have kids, you have stuff. Your home, car and self become a receptacle for an ever-growing collection of toys, diapers, swim goggles, baby clothes, you name it. That mess may threaten to hijack your home, but ZizzyBee you can help you control the chaos, corral the clutter and organize your everything!

ZizzyBee creates innovative reusable and washable zippered mesh storage bags. They’re see-through, so you’ll always know what’s inside. They come in several sizes to hold everything from snacks to toys to sports equipment. They’re accented with bright colors and patterns, a far cry from boring plastic bins. And because you can use them over and over, you won’t be adding to the world’s waste by using resealable plastic bags.

ZizzyBee Bags are perfect for swim gear, snacks, toiletries, art supplies, toy storage and the list goes on!”

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Just like you and just like me, our dear Earth isn’t getting any younger. As a result, we need to nurture it and take care of it, and that’s exactly what founder Lisa of ZizzyBee Bags felt when she aimed to create a alternative to plastic bags.

ZizzyBee bags are an alternative to the plastic bags, bins and boxes you are constantly going through trying to keep organized. These eco-friendly, mesh bags are washable making them perfect for activities of all kinds!

Discover more at ZizzyBags.com.

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With record-low temperatures hitting the Northeast and the rest of the country this winter, there’s bound to be many more snow days in our near future. And when it’s too frigid to enjoy the great outdoors for longer than about 10 minutes, that’s when you fall back on your snow day survival kit (see: craft supplies, books, and board games galore). Don’t have one? You’re in luck! Here are some must-have snow day supplies:

Pack It All Up

When it comes to arts and crafts you need tons of storage for all of your tools and equipment. Storage boxes and bins take up too much space and can quickly become messy and unorganized. ZizzyBee Bags ($15.99-$19.99 for 3-pack) are a practical solution for DIY crafters to store all of their crafting supplies without taking up too much room in the house. The eco-friendly bags come in two convenient sizes with a zipper to keep things in place and a handle for hanging on hooks. The bags are also see-through so you can easily find what you’re looking for but they can also be labeled to keep things well organized. The bags are washable and reusable so if your next art project gets a little messy — no worries! Just wash out the bag and it’s ready to be used once again.  

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If you enjoy dressing up in costumes for Halloween, you’re probably aware of the growing trend for groups of family members or friends is to wear complimentary costumes. People are choosing group costumes from their favorite movies, TV shows, and books. Most of the entertainment options geared toward children make great Halloween costumes, so look at these ideas for enlightenment when you decide on one for your family. Here are some of my favorites.

1. The cast of Despicable Me

Your kids have probably seen this movie and will love playing their part. (Credit)

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2. Batman and his villains

The cool part about this idea is that there are dozens of characters in the Batman universe to dress up as, so everyone in your family can be included (grandma, grandpa, etc.) no matter the size of your family. (Credit)

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3. The cast of Nintendo’s Mario

Every kid old enough to understand Halloween has probably played one of the Mario games. There’s a large selection of characters to choose from, so invite your friends as well. Also, that bomb costume is the cutest thing ever. (Credit)

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4. Aliens from Toy Story

This is another great costume because everyone can be included. It doesn’t matter if your family has four people or ten, everyone can play one of the aliens from the claw game. If you’re really crafty, mom or dad can play their godlike “claw.” (Credit)

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5. The cast of The Hunger Games

This costume is best if you have older children who have read the books or seen the movies (and understand them well enough – they’re made for preteens and teens). Plus the costumes aren’t immediately distinguishable, so you’ll have to stay together for other people to understand, but it’s still a great group costume. (Credit)

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6. The Lord of the Rings cast.

If you have toddlers with you, this is the perfect group costume. Dress them up as little hobbits with hairy feet and short tunics. Mom and dad can play the heroes (the rugged adventurers or elegant elves), and anyone else you bring along can play a devilish orc. (Credit)

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7. The Star Wars cast.

Star Wars is a staple franchise of anyone’s childhood. Whether you’re seven or forty-seven, you probably saw one of the films in the theater, played with the toys, or read some of the books. Everyone can relate, so it’s the perfect Halloween costume with plenty of characters to choose from. (Credit)

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Written By Lisa Paul Heydet of ZizzyBee Bags

At ZizzyBee, we believe children bring fun and whimsy to our lives…along with the need for organization of hundreds of teeny, tiny little toy parts. And like most moms, we believe it is important to keep organized while using products for our children that are safe, washable, well designed, and practical. With this in mind, full-time single mom and entrepreneur Lisa Paul Heydet, saw a need and created ZizzyBee Bags.™

ZizzyBee Bags eliminate the need for baskets and bins and makes toys portable and travel a snap. The attractive see-through, reusable storage bags look good hanging from a hook or stacked in a diaper bag or suitcase. Keep children’s rooms organized by storing toys and clothes in ZizzyBee Bags. With two different sizes to choose from, you can use ZizzyBee Bags to keep items organized in desks, closets and more. They are easily packable and transportable for vacations, gym and work, road trips, school, grandparent’s house, playdates, strollers and so much more.

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