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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Winners

Okay time for some more back to school winners Yay!! So exciting!!1

1st winner is for the Invisibelt and the winner is...........

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62

Timestamp: 2009-08-29 22:50:09 UTC

Luv to Save said...62
I like the original collectionluvtosave@gmail.com

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2nd winner is for the Obon School Supplies and the winner is...............

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137

Timestamp: 2009-08-29 22:51:47 UTC

Huguette E. said...137
Entered the Little Miss Matched giveaway

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The 3rd winner is for the Corel Paint Shop Pro X2 and the winner is............

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77

Timestamp: 2009-08-29 22:53:52 UTC

Natalie said...77
Added you to blog roll entry #1 babyhazelton@gmail.com
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and the final winner is for the weeks worth of little mismatched socks and the winner is.......

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74

Timestamp: 2009-08-29 22:54:51 UTC

janetfaye said...74
Feed subscribed with Blog Lines. janetfaye@gmail.com
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Congrats to all my Back to school winners! I will email short and you have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen thanks!

Friday, August 28, 2009

3 boys and a dog big back to school bash


Ok my back to school bash might be coming to a end but 3 boys and a dog is having a huge back to school bash starting September 1 so write it on your calendar and head on over and enter her awesome giveaways http://momof3boys3702.blogspot.com/2009/07/back-2-school-blog-bash-2009-month-of.html

See Kai Run won a Award!


See Kai Run® Wins iParenting Outstanding Product Award For 2009

Seattle, WA (August 2009) -- See Kai Run, popular manufacturer of the perfect first shoe for new walkers, has been chosen as one of the outstanding products for 2009 by iParenting. The iParenting Awards, part of the Disney Interactive Media Group, is the leading family products evaluation program that is committed to helping parents make informed decisions as they choose products for their families.

The iParenting Awards’ method for testing and evaluating products requires review by leading experts, parents and childcare providers, and each product is evaluated on numerous attributes such as quality, durability, age-appropriateness and play value, among many others.

The award-winning product tested and honored in the 2009 Awards is the Cameron Sky sandal, which represents See Kai Run’s first walker line for kids 6 months to 3 years old. Features include:

· Quality construction for healthy development of children’s feet – flexible soles, padded collars, wide toe box.
· The use of quality, safe materials – butter soft leather which meets the most stringent U.S. and international guidelines available.
· Creative, fun, styling that appeal to children and their parents.

iParenting Awards, a Disney Interactive Media Group property, is part of the Disney Online Mom and Family Portfolio, which includes Disney Family.com, FamilyFun.com, PregnancyToday.com and BabiesToday.com.

About See Kai Run
See Kai Run and Smaller promote healthy development of babies' and children's feet with their ultra-flexible soles, butter-soft leather and wide toe box. Our footwear meets the American Podiatric Medical Association's rigorous standards for foot health and functionality and has been awarded the APMA's prestigious Seal of Acceptance. Retail prices starts at $32.

See Kai Run is a family-owned and operated business located outside of Seattle, Washington. The idea was born when owner Cause Haun was on a quest for the perfect first pair of shoes for her son, Kai. Unable to find shoes in fun styles that still promoted the healthy development of little feet, Cause and her husband created their own line of shoes that satisfied all of these needs. In almost 5 years, See Kai Run has seen sales expand from a few boutiques, mostly in the Seattle area, to stores all around the country and worldwide. Please visit http://www.seekairun.com/ for additional information.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

u printing giveaway ends sept 10

UPrinting offers all kinds of Awesome business cards. The Die cut business cards UPrinting offers not only offers you a creative selling point but the pricing is great! It is great to have business cards for lots of reasons like us bloggers to get the word out about our blogs. Also if you have a home businees or work where you need a card to give to people. The they are also great to have with your name phone number and address to give to friends and family memeber which is what a few of my friends do instead of looking in your phone for your number then writing it down on a piece of paper when you can never find a paper and pen to write it down. OK that is me but you get the point haha! Business cards are for everyone! Even my two oldest want some with their names phone numbers address and email to give to their friends at school haha! UPrinting is for anyone and everyone of all ages and with their great prices you can get them for the whole family!

UPrinting is offering 2 lucky readers the chance to each win a set of 500 business cards.

Winners will also have the opportunity to choose between 3 different business card sizes.

Winners will also get to:
Choose size: 2x3.5”, 2x3”, 2x2";
Choose paper: 14pt cardstock (matte or gloss coating) & 13 pt cardstock uncoated
Choose Color: (4/4) Color both sides; (4/1) Color 1 side , B/W backside; (4/0) Color 1 side, black backside

To Enter:
1. tell me how you would use the business cards if you were to win.

Extra entries:
2.Follow me
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4.Blog about this giveaway this will count for 3 entries
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9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
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**Winners are responsible for cost of shipping** open to US residents only!

Pawparazzi review and giveaway ends sept 11

My girls are so into stuffed animals like build a bear, webkins, Ty babies and etc. When I heard about Pawparazzi I was excited to get them for my girl because I knew they would be in love! Then again I might have started a addiction lol! Pawparazzi Has the cutest little pets that you can accessorize and make your own. Each pet has their own adorable story to go with them.

We got Toby the adorable black and white cat. We got a kick out of this one because his name is the same as my hubby's ha ha. We love the accessories like the pearl collar and leash which are adorable and the great carrier purse.He is a hit with my girls and their friends. My oldest is the one that got him because she loved his story about being a cat artist and that fits her perfectly.
The other pet we got was Indy a cute little dog. my younger girl loved the flower fairy out and put it on Indy now its a fairy dog. They loved the collar which they have been using as bracelets more but have one on Indy. Indy carrier purse is also cute and they love walking around our cul de sac with them in their carriers and taking them for walks.

Pawparazzi is a great for all the kids in your life! They make great birthday presents, xmas present and you know that is coming up fast, plus a everyday i love you present! You should definitely check them out! You wont be sorry because you will fall in love with them!

Company tidbits:
Pawparazzi are little pets living big lives of glamour, fashion and travel! Their unique celebrity personalities (artists, writers, actors, and more!) encourage young girls to use their imaginations to explore the exciting world of these tiny superstar pets. Fashionable, fun accessories like Celebrity Pet Dress Up Sets, Plush Pet Beds, and the Hotel Pawparazzi expand the play experience and create hours of fun! Kids can visit http://www.pawparazzi.com/ to meet the pets, play games, view and upload pictures to our “Caught On Camera” photo galleries, and join the Pawparazzi Fan Club for exclusive access to promotions, newsletters and information on everything Pawparazzi – all for FREE! Coming soon…PLANET PAWPARAZZI, a place where kids are entertained by their favorite pets, play, travel in a virtual world, and learn at Pawparazzi University!

Pawparazzi is giving one of my lucky readers a pet of their own which is awesome!

To Enter:
1. go to Pawparazzi and tell me your favorite pet


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9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
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Wordless Wednesday




Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Tasty Tuesday


Sweet and Sour Meatball in the slow cooker

INGREDIENTS
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pound lean ground beef
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Italian dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 green bell pepper, chopped

DIRECTIONS
1.Heat a slow cooker to Medium-High; stir the reserved liquid from the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar together in the slow cooker. Whisk the cornstarch into the mixture until dissolved.

2.Mix the ground beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, bread crumbs, onion, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; form into 1-inch balls.

3.Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook the meatballs in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place the meatballs into the slow cooker. Add the reserved pineapple chunks and green bell pepper.

4.Cover and cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.

Potty training Solutions review


We are going through potty training right now with my 3 year old and it has had its ups and downs but all together going pretty good. With potty training there are always accidents and those thin underwear don't soak up any of it. You end up with a huge puddle all over the floor. Well Potty Training Solutions has saved the day for us! We got the new Smart Pockets trainer pants and the boxer trainer and I love them. Nighttime is my favorite time to use them since she has been doing well during the day and I hate the fact to put a diaper on for bed since my daughter tells me "I'm a big girl now ! I don't wear diapers" Yes its cute but I am afraid of her wetting her bed! Since we have been using the Smart Pockets her bed is dry in the morning and she is happy to not wear diapers anymore! http://www.pottytrainingsolutions.com/

Now I know most of you are like me think of training pants and big bulky plastic covered pants but not these. They are thicker then normal underwear but in the right spots for absorbency. There is now noisy plastic either. The cover is protective and soft and a water resistant cloth material. I love them! They have saved alot of washing sheets, clothes and smelly rooms and beds! Potty training is hard as it is so why not make it easier on you and you big kid! Check out all the great potty training tips, products and more at http://www.pottytrainingsolutions.com/ Don't get frustrated with potty training anymore because Potty Training Solutions has it all for you!

Ruthless Toothless review and giveaway ends Sept 4


My girls are such a clothes and shoes freaks and they love neat and stylish clothes. Well Ruthless toothless has some of the coolest clothes. We got the pink butterfly sweatshirt hoodie and my daughter loves it! Actually all my daughters love it and want one now too. It is soft inside to kept them warm and the patterns on the outside are beyond gorgeous. The fairy on the front and the butterfly on the back are so detailed and colorful. I love it! My daughter love the wings on the hat to make her look like the fairy on the front. http://ruthless-toothless.com/

I love the quality of it. It been washed and still looks gorgeous! It is not too bulky which is great and is a awesome sweater for the fall! Ruthless Toothless has some adorable onsies and t shirts I'd also love to get. They even have laptop covers, cell phones cover and wall papers. If I have a cellphone or laptop I definitely be getting me some of those. You can even print up coloring sheet from their site and their drawings are gorgeous! They have such a cute store and awesome things I definitely be coming back for more! check them out at http://ruthless-toothless.com/ you will love their stuff!
Ruthless Toothless is giving one lucky reader one item of their choice such a great prize!
To Enter
1.Follow Ruthless Toothless on twitter.com/rtfamily

Extra entries
2.Join the Ruthless Toothless facebook group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29493792931
3.Tweet and/or Facebook this contest and in your comment please include the link.
4.Blog about this contest and link back to this post and leave a separate comment.3 entries
5.Follow the Ruthless Toothless blog http://blog.ruthless-toothless.com/and leave a separate comment letting me know.
6. Follow mommies angels
7.subscribe to mommies angels
8. follow mommies angels on twitter
9.add my mommies angels button to your site 2 entries
10. technoratti fav mommies angels
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12.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered

Glasses Usa review


As I nearsighted, farsighted and I have focusing issues I am supposed to wear eyeglasses at all times. Well actually I'm supposed to wear bifocals but I cant stand bifocals so I just have regular glasses to see all the time and reading glasses when I read. Glasses are so expensive these days and on top of that you got the eye exam and etc. that makes the bill just outrageous. I don't have insurance and so we cant afford them. Only my kids have insurance so me and my hubby get looked over when it comes to glasses, dentist, doctors and etc. Well Glasses USA gave me a pair of their glasses and I was shocked! I was excited to get me a pair of glasses I like and that made be able to see clearly again.
I was surprised when I got to check out their selection of Prescription glasses, there were soo many great frames! The best part they were all reasonable too. I mean I could actually afford to get a pair that was a great relief. I decided to get plastic frames since the nose pieces on regular metal frames hurt my nose and give me a sinus headache. The plastic frames lucky don't have them ha ha. I was actually think before hand plastic frames are so big and ugly and that I'm not sure if I was going to like any of them. Boy was I wrong that has some awesome frames and all so cute! I got the Hilarie black frames and I love them. They aren't to bulky and I love the shape. They are so light and feel great on. I can see great again without squinting and nothing is blurry. I even can wear them with being on the computer with no glare or distorting which is great because 80% of my work is on the computer.
If you need eyeglasses frames you should definitely check out Glasses USA they are awesome! The customer service is awesome and people there are so wonderful and nice and not to mention helpful. The frames and lenses are so reasonable you can fit them in to about any budget. I mean we have a family of 8 living on a wage of $9.85 hour and even we could figure out a way to fit it in to our budget. Trust me there will be frame you will love for yourself, spouse, loved one or even children. So head on over and check them out I know you will be glad you did. Also don't forget the awesome giveaway going on here with my back to school event and complete pair of eyeglasses free such a awesome giveaway!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Go green Lunch Boxes review and giveaway ends sept 4


We love doing home lunches alot here only because my kids don't like alot of the things the school makes. Also what kids doesn't love to show off a new cool lunch box? Well we got the camo lunch box from Go green and my son loves it! He thinks it is the coolest thing ever! My two girls are jealous which mean I guess I'm gonna have to buy them one too now! I love that they are a all green product made from recycled stuff which is awesome! We have totally went green this school year and I feel good about it! http://gogreenlunchbox.com/index.html

These awesome lunch boxes have a nice insulated cover that zips shut. On the inside there are little pocket to put notes or whatever in and there is a awesome dry erase board so I can write them a secret little love note for them to read at lunch. It make lunch so much more special! The inside also has a plastic container that snap and buckles shut. You open that and there is all kinds of separate space to separate the foods and a cool insulated metal thermos which is perfect size too. I love that everything fits in nice and neatly and my son eats alot so there is plenty of room for all his lunch ha ha.

These are definitely the coolest and best lunch boxes around that I've seen. They definitely are a kids favorite at my house and they has some great designs to fit whatever your child loves. Gosh they are so neat and handy they would even be perfect for my hubby for work lunches! So check out Go Green Lunchboxes at http://gogreenlunchbox.com/index.html You will be sure to love these like we do!
Go green Lunch Boxes is giving one of my lucky readers a lunch box of there own! so Cool!

To enter
1.go to http://gogreenlunchbox.com/index.html and tell me your favorite design or favorite feature.

Extra Entries
2.Follow me
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4.Blog about this giveaway this will count for 3 entries
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8.follow me on twitter (collyn23) and tweet this contest
9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
10.Fav me on Technoratti
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winners

ok its monday time for some Back To School Winners!!!

1st winner is for the Smead Organization products
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8

Timestamp: 2009-08-24 15:12:26 UTC

Belinda M said...8
OyORGANOMICS IDEA #19Colored File Folders and Box Bottom Hanging Folders in a drawerCanadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat cabluebelle0367@hotmail.com

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2nd winner is for the Star Trek Laptop skin
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12

Timestamp: 2009-08-24 15:14:23 UTC

Stacie Rodgers said... 12
The biggest thing about back to school was that it seemed like it rained every year on the first day of school stacie.rodgers@gmail.com

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3rd winner is for the Sid the science kid and Dive ollie Dive DVDs
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17

Timestamp: 2009-08-24 15:15:19 UTC

Cindy said... 17
I entered the Soft Lips Giveaway! monkeyami1@msn.com

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the 4th winner is for the Carolina school supplies
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Here are your random numbers:

140

Timestamp: 2009-08-24 15:16:10 UTC


Winter Witch said...140
Your Back To School button is on my blog www.networkingwitches.wordpress.com

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The Last winner of the first session of the back to school extravaganza is for See Kai Run Shoes
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Here are your random numbers:

150

Timestamp: 2009-08-24 15:17:20 UTC

checkers said...150
Have your button http://checkkers.blogspot.com/

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Congrats to all my winners more back to school giveaways are going on so get those entries in they ends this friday!

Friday, August 21, 2009

I must share my Fantastic Friday!

After 6 weeks of hassle and stress with my ex it is finally over 2400 dollars later but so worth every cent! My daughter was order home and I am so excited I cant wait to tell her I love her sooo dang much! If anyone every needs a awesome AZ lawyer which I hope nobody does James Leather Law Offices is awesome!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

wordless wednesday


Tasty Tuesday


Turkey Roll-Ups

INGREDIENTS
1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed(I used Wheat)
1 medium onion, chopped
10 (1 ounce) slices cooked deli turkey breast (I used Ham & Turkey)
Shredded lettuce

DIRECTIONS
In a small mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over the tortillas. Sprinkle with onion; top with turkey and lettuce. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style; serve immediately.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Food Storage (Aunt Kate's Roll Mix) review


Don't we all love fresh baked goodies like bread, rolls, cookies, etc?? I know in this house we do! I tend to try and buy baked goods either fresh or boxes of mix and make my self since I am too busy to make from scratch haha. Well I found a great website that sell all the awesome bake good ready to make and even stuff to have in your pantries for emergency supplies. The best part is they are so yummy and easy. http://foodstoragedepot.com/

We got the chance to try Aunt Kate's Quality Roll mix which is their top seller and now we know why. We made them for my mom's friends birthday BBQ and they were a hit. They were so easy to make and taste awesome. Everybody wanted more and we made alot! They were soft with a little sweet taste to them. These are definitely a favorite in this house.If you like fresh breads and rolls you must try these.

I definitely recommend Food storage to anyone that like to be prepared and store there food for emergencies or just because it is easier to shop once a month then 3 times a week haha. I wish I had a food pantry to store food because Id definitely be coming back for more of their yummy bread mix and roll mix and Id love to try their soups and dinners! Check them out at http://foodstoragedepot.com/

Healthy coffee yes it is true!

I had the chance to test out OrGano Gold Gourmet Black Coffee and I was excited to try it. I am not a big fan of instant coffee but this want bad. I did use one packet to more like 24 ozs of water instead of a 8 oz cup since I don't like strong coffee. I am a big coffee drinker well ok I have to have a cup every morning to function lol but the rest of the day I don't. Well when I heard about Organo Gold and their amazing products I wanted to try them to see if they do what they honestly say they do. The coffee was rich, bold and flavorful. I couldn't taste anything different and would never know the difference between it and regular coffee. I drank it for 3 days straight to see if I felt anything different. Well I must say it didn't take too long and I was already feeling more calm, relaxed not jittery like regular coffees. I felt good. I felt more focused and ready to get to work and less ability to be distracted. Of course I haven't drank it long enough to see if it does the major claims of overall health, cholesterol, anti inflammatory effect and SO much more, but just from what I felt so far I feel this is a great healthy alternative to regular coffee and does help me focus.

Here is some company info:

We have all heard that coffee is bad for our health. What if I told you that coffee can be good for you? What If I told you about a coffee that is substantially lower in caffeine than commercially processed decaf coffees, yet gives you all the rich flavour and even more energy than fully-caffeinated coffee? What if I told you that this coffee might actually improve your sleep, balance your PH, increase oxygen to your brain, help balance your weight, and boost your overall health so efficiently that you can feel the benefits almost immediately?

What if I told you that this is REAL coffee (not a coffee substitute) grown and processed organically without the use of chemicals, pesticides, hormones or artificial fertilizers? What if I told you that this coffee actually helps to remove toxins from your body, and with every cup you drink, you can feel better and realize increasing health benefits? And, what if this particular coffee tastes good, really good?

You can guess by now that we are talking about:

Ganoderma Coffee

This is perhaps the first time that you can tell the whole family to "have a cup of coffee" and know that it is loaded with health giving properties which make this great for even the kids, it is also available in a Tea and Cocoa beverage!http://www.ganoderma-online.com/Ganoderma-Coffee.html

How can Ganoderma Coffee be healthy?

Very Low Caffeine Regular coffee has approximately 135 mg of caffeine.
Tea has approximately 50 mg of caffeine.
A Diet Coke has 46 mg of caffeine.
One ounce of dark chocolate has 22 mg of caffeine.
Ganoderma Coffee has just 9 mg of caffeine.

Non-Acidic Coffee is too acidic, so unfortunately many people must avoid coffee or limit the number of cups they drink in a day.
Most coffee has a pH of 5.5
Ganoderma Coffee has a neutral pH between 7.3 and 7.5

Check it out and all the other great product like hot cocoa, tea, even skin care at http://www.rileycoffee.com/

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Winners winners!

So I have 3 lucky winners to annouce today YAY!!! and rememeber there is tons more to enter that are some awesome prizes and you can win more then one giveaway!



The first winner is for the Sweets & Treats CD which is a cute CD for the kiddos!

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Here are your random numbers:

19

Timestamp: 2009-08-15 17:03:50 UTC

Belinda M said... 19
I liked the song Mall MomCanadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat - join us at CoolCanucks. cabluebelle0367@hotmail.com

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The second Winner is for the In Balance Pillow Protector and it is awesome too.

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63

Timestamp: 2009-08-15 17:06:03 UTC

Huguette E. said... 63
Added to my technorati favorites

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And last winner is for the Charco caps awesome...

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Here are your random numbers:

1

Timestamp: 2009-08-15 17:08:19 UTC

Jackie said...1
Wow! Ice cream is a high gas producing food! I had no idea! Thanks for the review and giveaway!

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Congrats to my winners! I do have more back to school reviews and giveaways but havent recieved all them yet so as soon as I do ill get them posted and I also got some great reviews coming up too and not to mention the great giveaways already going on!

Friday, August 14, 2009

Fun Friday Facts!

Fun True Facts


Many years ago in Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled 'Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden'.. .and thus, the word GOLF entered into the English language.

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The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone.

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Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. Treasury.

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Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.

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Coca-Cola was originally green.

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It is impossible to lick your elbow.

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The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work:
Alaska

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The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...)

The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%

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The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven:
$ 16,400
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The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given hour:
61,000
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The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.
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Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history:

Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander, the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
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111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987, 654,321

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If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died because of wounds received in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes

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Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?

A. Their birthplace
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Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested?
A. Obsession
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Q.. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter 'A'?

A. One thousand
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Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers have in common?

A. All were invented by women.
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Q . What is the only food that doesn't spoil?

A. Honey
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Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the year?

A. Father's Day
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In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes, the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase...'Goodnight , sleep tight'
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In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old England , when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them 'Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down.'
It's where we get the phrase 'mind your P's and Q's
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At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!
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Fun But True!! Happy Fun Friday!!!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Invisibelt review and Giveaway ends aug 28- winners posted soon

With skinny kids in my house we use alot of belts and they dont always look great with the outfit but they are a must here. Well The Invisibelt is here to change the bulky, noticeable belts to slimming, un bulky, awesome accessories. No more poking the post through the holes or making new holes because the ones they have dont fit right. The Invisibelt technology is to adjust with the idea of swim goggles so all you do is slide to perfect size and latch. They are slim and fit on any pants, shirts, skirts, etc. My favorite feature is when you are wearing a tight fitting shirt that goes over your pants and you are left with bulky weird looking bumps under your shirt well invisibelt that is no more. I love that!
My girls like that they can wear them with almost anything and still look cute. They are a great accessory over the tunic tops and dresses. I love that they adjust to fit perfect with all my girls which is great since it is soo hard to find a belt to fit their small waists. The Invisibelt is a great back to school item and would recommend them for kids and adults everywhere!


The Invisibelt is giving one of my lucky readers a invisibelt. That is great!

To Enter:
1. Go to The Invisibelt website and tell me something you like about them or your favorite style.

Extra Entries:
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9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
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Contigo Review


I am a sucker for sippy cups really I am. I love the concept of no spills. I have bought I think every kind of cup out there and I must say was disappointed by many and as expensive as they are getting I expect better. Well Contigo has some great ones for kids 4 to 12 years old and some great spill proof cups for adults on the go. I love that they are for the older ones too because we are on the go alot with dance and soccer but I dont have enough thermos to go around and I dont want opened cups in the van this is were Contigo comes in handy. The Auto Seal Kids mugs are great! They are perfect size that hold 9 ozs. They come in great color and they are completely spill proof unless you push the button to release the drink. The button is on the side of the cup and when push it opens the drinking hole and out comes the drink , release the button in closes the hole and spill proof. That is cool my kids say! They love the idea of having their own to go cup like the little ones! My 3 year old is still trying to figure it out but I think by the end of the week she will have it mastered. My youngest cant get into to it to spill it or spit it out everywhere which is a bonus too. I love the rubber on the bottom to give it some grip.I like that it is slender to fit into the cup holders also! I like the shape and design of it . It is just so natural to drink out of and yes I did try for this review haha. I am jealous though I want the AutoSeal Swish Hydration Bottle now which looks awesome.

Contigo has some great mugs, thermos, hydration bottle, and kids cups. They all looks so neat that I want to try them all! The prices are comparable with the ones you buy at store but they seem like they will last longer them the store ones. You definitely should check Contigo out!

Company info:

What happens when they outgrow their sippy cups but they don't outgrow spilling? How about a kids mug they can't spill even if they try? How about a mug that's cool enough for the kids, with the performance moms and dads are looking for? AUTOSEAL® is cooler than a sippy cup, but impossible to spill and 100% leak-proof. Those are pretty bold claims, but they are what AUTOSEAL® is all about.

The AUTOSEAL® Kids Mug is the perfect mug for your 4 to 12 year old. They may outgrow their sippy cups, but they never outgrow spilling.

Benefits:

Patented AUTOSEAL® lid is 100% leak-proof and 100% spill-proof. Lid is also one piece, meaning no loose parts.

Drinking made easy! Press to sip. Release to seal. AUTOSEAL® automatically seals between sips to ensure no spills.
Contoured body makes this mug easy to hold for smaller hands.

Non-skid bottom pad helps keep the mug in place.

Will hold 9 oz. of your child's favorite beverage.

BPA FREE. Made with polypropylene (PP) #5.

Phthalate- and PVC-free.

Top-rack dishwasher-safe, but hand wash recommended for best results.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

O'Bon Review and Giveaway ends Aug 28-winners posted soon

I have learned so much and found so many awesome stores with this back to school event and here is one of my favorite, O'Bon. With the world the way it is now we are all trying to find ways to save our precious earth and back to school we are shopping for alot of paper products, pencils, tissues and etc that you wouldn't think would save our planet . With O'Bon that is different! All of O'Bon's products are made from recycled and Eco friendly products. That leaves me feeling awesome and like I am doing my part.

O'Bon has everything you need for back to school. Some of the things we got to try was the notebooks made from sugarcane paper, recycled white card ink and is soy based. They have the cutest styles too with bright colored fruit or bird feathered prints and I must say they are gorgeous. We also got to try out their 1 inch binders made from recycled gray cardboard. They are tough and stylish. You would never tell any of the stuff is made from recycled products.
Now O'Bon is famous for their pencils! Why you ask because they are too made from recycled products. They are made from recycled newspapers. That is just cool! They actually take a piece of graphite and wrap the newspaper around the graphite 48 times which protects the graphite better than wood making a longer lasting pencil. When I opened these you would think it was wood. The are hard and sharpen easily with no evidence it is made from paper. We got the Newsprint style pencils, the wildlife style pencils ( my son has tooken these over), the rainbow style pencils (which is my daughters favorite), the L'Artiste art Pencil(my oldest favorite since she love to sketch) and the Wildlife & O'BONanza color pencils( another family favorite with all the coloring going on in this house). They truly are the world's greatest pencils! Honestly I think they are my favorite thing ha ha. It just blows me away all this cool stuff is saving our earth and is so gorgeous. I am now and forever be coming back to O'Bon for my kids school needs!




O'Bon is giving two of my lucky readers some O'Bon supplies isnt that awesome!

To Enter:
1. go to O'Bon and tell me your favorite product and design

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Tasty Tuesday


Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll-Ups


INGREDIENTS
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
8 thin slices cooked ham (8 oz)
4 thin slices Cheddar cheese (4 oz), each cut into 4 strips

Directions:
1.Heat oven to 350°F. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Place 1 piece of ham on each triangle; place 2 strips of cheese down center of ham. Fold in edges of ham to match shape of dough triangle.

2.Roll up each crescent, ending at tip of triangle. Place with tips down on ungreased cookie sheet.
3.Bake 15 to 19 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Glasses Usa Giveaway ends sept 10


With back to school right around the corner its time to think about you, your spouses, and your children who wear eyeglasses . Starting school with last years or the year before glasses might not work. We are technically supposed to get a eye exam every other year or every year depending on your doctors. Mine like to check every year. In our family my husband, me, and my two daughters all wear glasses. My son and oldest used to wear glasses for reading but have now grew out of them which is awesome. I know many people don't think about eye exams until there is a problem but you really should have check ups with a optician even if your eyes are great just to keep them great!

It has been a year since my last exam and I haven't been able to wear my Prescription glasses because they hurt the bridge of my nose. Yes I can see awesome with them on but I get a headache from wearing them. Well Hillary from Glasses USA told me hers did the same and she got the plastic frames and they helped so much more. My first reaction was plastic frames ewww, but Glasses USA has a awesome selection of any kind of frames even plastic. They were gorgeous. Now I picked the Hilarie black frames and now waiting anxiously for them to arrive to try them out. Trust me there will be a full review on them. So keep your eye out for that.
Glasses USA is a different kind of Eyeglasses website. They are kind, helpful and very understanding. I think I was on the phone with Hillary for over 30 minutes just talking she was so understanding and helpful. They have the best selection of eyeglasses frames and so many that I absolutely love! I love they are all about the whole society. They are not out to make money they are here to help our society. They know economy is tough right now and want to help make a difference. All of their returned eyeglasses are not restocked as they are with most optical stores. They "recycle "! What does that mean? Well, they believe that everyone should have access to vision care. So, they donate all of their returned eyeglasses to various organizations around the US who then sanitize and redistribute the eyeglasses with the correct prescription to people all over the world who can’t afford vision care! That is awesome!

Glasses USA want to help one of my readers who are being hit by the economy and help them by giving them a free complete pair of prescription glasses. That is great! Now this contest is a little different since we want to help some one in need not just someone who wants them. So if you are in need or know some one that is Here's how to enter.

To enter:

The entry should include the following:

-A picture of them in the oldest and most hideous eyeglasses they can find
-A paragraph or two on why they should win a free pair of eyeglasses (this can include how hard they’ve been hit by the economy…etc.)
-Name
-Address
-Telephone Number
-Email address
-Eyeglasses prescription

In order to properly enter the giveaway, they need to submit the following to: contest@glassesusa.com . The giveaway will run from August 10-September 10 with the winner being picked on September 15.
For 2 extra entries into all of my other giveaways leave a comment here stating you enter this giveaway or stating your favorite frames.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Little Mismatched review and giveaway ends Aug 28-winners posted soon

I am a sucker for cute things and I found the cutest things at Little Miss Matched .We recieved the cutest notebook that my oldest daughter and my 7 year old daughter bot want haha. The little polka dots and the bright colors are perfectly adorable. The cover is tough and durable which is great! It is a perfect size for my kids to take to school to write their assignments in or write notes to their friends. The papers inside are adorable too with Little Miss Matched logo on them. This is definitely a favorite of my girls!
You must check out all the cute stuff Little Miss Matched has to offered other than notebooks, binders, they have adorable socks and clothes.They have men's, women's, boys and girls stuff. They have furniture, bed ding (which I love), and so much more. Your guaranteed to find something or things you will fall in love with! They even have a LittleMissMatched Twitter & LittleMissMatched Facebook to stay up to date on special sales and new items.
Little Miss Matched is giving one of my lucky readers a weeks worth of socks and I am jealous I want some of their sock too.

To Enter:
1. go to Little Miss Matched and tell me you favorite things

Extra entries:
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Winners

Ok so for the winners for

Energizer Saftey kit is...

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

45

Timestamp: 2009-08-08 15:00:59 UTC

Cindy said... 45
I follow your blog! monkeyami1@msn.com
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The winners of the softlips is......

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

15

51

Timestamp: 2009-08-08 15:02:51 UTC

wrk2liv said... 15
I am a new subscriber via reader.
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Natalie said...51
I entered your See Kai Run Giveaway! coolnatty12@yahoo.com
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Congrats to the winners you have 48 hours to send me your mailing address or new winners will be chosen thanks!

Friday, August 7, 2009

Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 review and giveaway ends Aug 28-winners posted soon


OK this will be the second section of giveaways for the awesome back to school extravaganza. The first 6 giveaways end on Aug 21st and they are great. Now comes the second group of giveaways that will ends Aug 28Th and trust me we got some great ones coming up for this one too. OK on to the first one!

Beginning a amateur photographer with a business I love programs that make editing easier and funner and batter. Well Corel has done it again! Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 is awesome! It is a lot like photoshop (which i can figure completely out) and so much easier then Photoshop! It takes your digital photos on your computer and turns them into a masterpiece. Any person who takes pictures can look like a pro. Now that is the best thing about this program.

There are so many different tools you can use. Honestly in 2 weeks of using it I have not got through all the different tools yet but it is my goals to try all of them! Some of my favorites so far are the Express lab so I can whiten teeth, remove blemish, sharpen fuzzy pictures, straighten the photo and more with just this one feature. I like clone tool so I can take annoying passerbys out of my pictures or ugly objects out. Other feature I absolutely love since I love creating collages and scrapbook pictures is you can take photos and create one of a kind collages with frames, photo affects, words and etc and you can add text bubbles to pictures and add objects. My kids even like making their own masterpieces it really is that easy. You can change the color of a object in your picture like say your kids is wearing a red shirt well you can change it to a white shirt which is so cool.

This is one of my favorite photo programs that I have and use on every photo shoot I do. I recommend it for anyone with pictures!

Company overview:

Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 has everything you need to create stunning photos. The integrated Learning Center and a selection of one-click photo-fixing tools make it easy to correct common photo flaws such as red eye, color and sharpness. Unique makeover tools let you whiten teeth, remove blemishes and paint on a tan, so you can make everyone look their best before printing or posting photos online.

As your skills and confidence grow, you can harness the power of professional-quality features such as HDR Photo Merge, Histogram, Curves and Levels Adjustment tools to make precision edits. You can even get creative with artistic effects and filters to turn your favorite photos into fun projects to share with family and friends.

*Import pictures from your camera automatically
*Instantly fix common problems such as red eye, color and sharpness
*Add special effects to photos, text and projects with a few simple clicks
*Use advanced editing tools to fine-tune images on your own
*Print, email and share photos

Corel is giving one of my lucky readers a Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Yay!

To enter:
1. Go to Corel and tell me what your favorite feature is.

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Corel Home Office

Now I love Corel products! I love anything that makes my time on the computer easier so I don't try and throw it out the window lol. We got Corel Home Office and it really helps me with organizing and makes it easier to get my stuff done. It is gonna be great for the kids reports and homework also.www.corelhomeoffice.com

It basically is made up of 3 programs. The first is Corel Write. It is great to great and edit documents, letters, reports and etc. I use it a lot to type up these reviews because of the auto spell feature that helps with misspelled words and if it get typing to fast and add a letter that needs not be in there it lets me know. My kids use it to type letters and book reports. I love all the features and how easy it is to use.
The second one is Corel Calculate. I use this with my bills, my photography business and more. It is great for managing any number issues in your household. It creates Macros, pivot tables, spreadsheets, etc. This is also great for kids in high school when they need to graph tables and spread sheets.

The last program is Corel Show. I reminds me of power point in a way. You can create great slide shows and presentations with this great program. We plan on using this with my daughters reports. You can add pictures, customizable transitions, insert graphs, charts, and words. It even saves in Microsoft Office PowerPoint format for easy sharing.

The best part it all comes on a easy to load flash drive which is great for laptops also. I recommend this for anyone and everyone that uses a computer it is a lifesaver.www.corelhomeoffice.com

Company info:

New Corel Home Office makes working at home simple. Similar to the office suites you've used before, it features familiar tabbed toolbars that put the right tools just where you need them. Quickly prepare, edit and present great-looking letters, reports, quotations, memos, mailings and newsletters. Share files and information easily with Microsoft Office compatibility* and built-in PDF publishing. Enjoy doing it all in a workspace that you customize yourself so you feel comfortable instantly.

*Write high-quality letters, résumés, reports and term papers
*Create spreadsheets, charts and graphs, and balance budgets
*Make slideshows with photos and charts
*Open, edit and save Microsoft Office files to easily share work with others
*Create PDF documents from any application
*Switch languages at the click of a button

Thursday, August 6, 2009

See Kai Run's fall Line review and giveaway ends aug 21-Closed winners announced soon

See Kai Run is a great kids shoe company! We had the amazing opportunity to try out one of the shoes from their new fall line and I must say they are gorgeous. They have a awesome fall line one of the best yet not like the rest weren't great but I love these great styles.With these new styles and some of their older styles there is definitely a style you with love. Then with their awesome quality you will be coming back for more!

We tried out Rebekah style and they are just too darn cute. She will be the hit of her classroom. I love the colors brown and pink. I love the visible stitching looking. They are tough and made of leather. The slip free soles are wonderful especially in Utah's crazy weather. I feel safe that her feet are protected and comfortable and adorable. These shoes go beyond most shoes with all the luxuries. Your kids will love them and so will you!

See Kai Run is giving one of my lucky readers a pair of See Kai Run Shoes of their own.

To Enter:
1.go to See Kai Run and tell me your favorite style and size you'd pick if you won

Extra Entries:
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9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
10.Fav me on Technoratti
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Office Max organization tips

Here is a great web cast I must share with you guys. It was a webcast with Peter Walsh on organization tips and I must say I learned alot! Go here http://www.officemaxsolutions.com/btsblogcast/ then sign in and watch it is about 40 minutes but definitely worth it!
Office max even sent us some awesome products and they are great especially now watching the webcast. It told me new ways to use some of the supplies.Everything was great! Office Max is a great store to get all your school supplies cheap.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

My back to school quests!


So with 6 kids 5 which will be in school next year I am counting my pennies while shopping hitting Walmart, target, Old Navy , Burlington, and Ross. They all have great clearances! Also for supplies Office max is my favorite deal place!

So Ive got my list narrowed down to these things:
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Back packs ( if I have money maybe Ill win some or get a awesome sponsor fingers crossed)

Hand sanitizer= dollar tree here I come

Lunch totes or boxes ( those are also if I find reasonable otherwise plastic bags kids)

I need shoes for my 3 year old ( size 7)

I need shoes for my 8 yr old son (size 2 kids/mens I guess lol)

Shoes for my oldest daughter who's 10 (size 3 to 4s in girls/womens)

Leggings ( definitely my girls favorite clothing accessory)= $5 at walmart got 2 get them now

1 to 2 out fits for my 3 and 4 year old ( size 3T and 4T)

shirts and pants or capris for my 10 yr old (size 7-10)
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I know that sounds like alot but you figure my 7 year old clothing and shoes wise is done! My son clothing wise done! I got 2 outfits each for my 3 and 4 yr old! I got 2 t shirts for my oldest daughter. I got notebooks, paper, folders, pencils, pens, pencil sharper, binders, etc. I got shoes for my 4 year old! I got tissues at walmart, Pencil top erasers and I gotsocks on clearance at walmart 1.50 a bog of 10 for all the kids.

So where are you finding the best deals? Any ideas for my list item of where to get them very cheap? What is left on your list?