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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Tasty Tuesday

Cranberry Turkey in a Slow Cooker

Ingredients:
3 turkey breast, thawed in refrigerator ( leftover Turkey is what I used the legs, thighs, and some of the breast)
1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
1 can cranberry sauce
1/2 cup Catalina salad dressing

Preparation:
Place the turkey in the Crock Pot. Mix together cranberry sauce , salad dressing and soup mix and pour over turkey.

Cook on high for 2 hours if turkey was cooked like mine was since it was leftovers from Thanksgiving or if raw Turkey then high for about 5 to 6 hours!

Dial Diaries- Week 1

I have been selected as one of 100 people from across the country to join the Dial® Healthier You Member Program!  I am very excited since I could definitely use some help right now in the healthy beauty, healthy food and a healthy lifestyle. I am a mom of 6 kids who all have crazy schedules, I am a blogger, a photographer, a wife, and house cleaner and etc. My life is so crazy busy I don't always have the time for myself. I am really gonna try hard to follow these tips and make time for myself.  As part of this program, I will be posting about some wonderful Healthier You tips from Amy Hendel, a Dial® Healthier You program expert. This week we focus on healthy skin and healthy eating!

Week 1: Skin Healthy Foods
Over the next four weeks, I’m going to help you improve your skin and overall health. This week, let’s start with nutrition. They say that you are what you eat, and when it comes to your skin’s health, your food choices can improve your skin’s resilience and clarity, slow the aging process and prevent breakouts. Keeping processed foods to a minimum and focusing on a diet rich in whole foods will help your skin maintain its health. Let’s look at the three major aspects of skin care:

Hydration: To keep your skin from becoming dry, drink lots of water and eat foods like oily fish and flax seed that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Make sure to include foods fortified with biotin like white meat chicken, eggs and Swiss chard to help your body process those healthy fats.

*This is one of biggest challenges. I don't drink enough especially water. Really water is not my favorite drink and I don't drink probably more than 32 Oz's a day so I am really gonna try on this one! I love fish but I am not a huge Chicken fan either or cheeses so we will see ha ha.

Blemish fighters: To fight breakouts, make sure to follow a proper skin care regimen, and include foods rich in zinc like vegetarian baked beans, garbanzo beans and pumpkin seeds.

*This is another one I am really going to try on this one. I not a bean person. I do eat a little bit but not nearly enough. I do like pumpkin seeds but not beans lol.

Anti-aging: Commit to regular use of a broad spectrum SPF, and add vitamin E to your daily diet to prevent skin damage and wrinkles. Foods enriched with Vitamin E include tuna and fortified cereals. Dark chocolate, tea and watermelon contain compounds that will also help you fight skin damage.

* I use a SPF lotion on my face and body everyday after my bath but never thought to add Vitamin E to my diet. This is one I am definitely gonna start doing.

When you go to the supermarket to buy these healthy skin-promoting foods, include Dial® NutriSkin™ body wash, which hydrates and moisturizes while cleansing your skin of impurities. What to learn more? Follow Dial on Facebook or twitter read my tips on twitter under #DialHealthyTips. Stay Healthy!

Disclosure: I am one of 100 participants of the Dial Healthier You Program and wrote this post as a part of a series of Dial® Healthy You content. All opinions are mine and are not influenced by my part in the campaign at all. Your opinions may differ.

Day 30 Christmas Gift Guide- Cover Your Hair review & Giveaway Ends 12-10

Do you and your girls love things for your hair? My girls love Headbands, flowers, bows, Hats and etc. When I came across Cover Your hair and seen their huge selections of hair stuff I knew my girls would love it. I knew this was the place to stock up on some stuff for my girls for Christmas.
We got the Flower Beret and scarf set in white. My oldest loves it. The flower is so gorgeous and detailed. I love the crochet. The scarf and hat are glittery and pretty. The scarf is warm and very long to wrap around her and keep her warm this winter which is a great thing. It has been a favorite of hers since she got it and it has withstand the younger ones pulling on it and the cat grabbing at it so it is tough.
So if your looking for cute, fun and quality hair things you need to check out Cover Your hair. You will be glad you did especially after you see everything they offer. These would make awesome stocking stuffers for your girls or even yourself. So head over and look around! We even have a special discount just for my readers  go to http://www.CoverYourHair.com for 20% off. Use the promo code "blog1231".  Promo code expires 12/31/10.

We are giving one lucky winner a prize box of surprise hair things worth $25. Yay!

To Enter:
1. go to Cover Your hair and tell me your favorite thing

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9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
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13.comment on my non giveaway blogs 1 entry for each comment
14. Post this giveaway on any giveaway site, Online Sweepstakes, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (5 entry for each site)
15. Vote for me on Picket Fences
16. 4 extra Entries for posting xmas button early

Monday, November 29, 2010

Day 29 Christmas Gift guide- Lisa Leonard Designs review and Giveaway ends 12-10

Who doesn't love gorgeous jewelry for Christmas? I know I do. I found a great store that has beautiful handmade jewelry that you will just fall in love with. It's called Lisa Leonard Designs. This is definitely a store you will want to save to your favorites!
I got the Sweet and Simple Birdie necklace and I think it is so sweet. The chain is a silver but so sparkly and elegant. I love the little pearl accent charm on it. The little plate with the bird is so perfectly made and looks awesome! It is a tough necklace too not a flimsy one. I really love how it looks on me. It is definitely a unique and fun necklace. There are so many more things at Lisa Leonard Designs that I would love to own. Hmm I guess its time to hint to my hubby ha ha.

So if your looking for something special and unique then you have to check them out. You are sure to find something you will love or your loved ones will love this holiday season. They have everything from necklaces to bracelets and even men's stuff. So check them out!

We are giving one lucky reader a $25 gift certificate yay!

To Enter:
1. Go to Lisa Leonard Designs and tell me your favorite thing

Extra Entries:

2.Follow me
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9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
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13.comment on my non giveaway blogs 1 entry for each comment
14. Post this giveaway on any giveaway site, Online Sweepstakes, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (5 entry for each site)
15. Vote for me on Picket Fences
16. 4 extra entries for posting xmas button early

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Christmas winners part 1

Ok so we have lots and lots of winners to announce. So I guess I better get started lol.

The 2 winners of the Playmate Toys giveaway is...
Shari said... 9
I follow Mommies Angels!

babblebabe0@yahoo.com

floating said... 170
I like the Mystique Sonia toy
floatingonabiscuit@gmail.com
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The winner of the Proactive giveaway is....
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
24

Timestamp: 2010-11-28 17:16:03 UTC

karasceviour said... 24
I entered the anniversary rose giveaway.
 karasceviour@hotmail.com
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The winner of the Eye buy direct is....
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
74

Timestamp: 2010-11-28 17:18:21 UTC

katklaw777 said... 74
entered Wataah
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The winner of the Zak giveaway is...
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
23

Timestamp: 2010-11-28 17:20:00 UTC

3 Giggly Monsters said... 23
I love the Tinkerbell lunch bag.
megankayden@yahoo.com

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The winner of the Candlewick books giveaway is...
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
16

Timestamp: 2010-11-28 17:21:49 UTC

susan said... 16
I like "Don't Want to Go!"
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The Winner of the Orient Watch giveaway is...
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
146

Timestamp: 2010-11-28 17:28:58 UTC

GabbyLowe said... 146
timmiedeluca@comcast.net
entered zak giveaway
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The Winner  of the Wataah giveaway is......
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
90

Timestamp: 2010-11-28 17:30:57 UTC

katklaw777 said... 90
follow on gfc
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The winner of the Cardstore.com giveaway is....
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
94 
Timestamp: 2010-11-28 17:32:39 UTC

leanne_mac said... 94
I entered Greenleaf Gifts
leannemacg@gmail.com

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The winner of the Softlips giveaway is...
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
27

Timestamp: 2010-11-28 17:35:49 UTC

Shari said... 27
I entered the Card Store giveaway!
babblebabe0@yahoo.com

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4 
Timestamp: 2010-11-28 17:37:24 UT

USCGWifey said... 4
I follow via GFC
uscgwifey@gmail.com  
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Congrats to my winners you have all been emailed and have 48 hours to claim thanks!
The winner of the Xara Magix giveaway is....

Paper Mama Photo Challenge - Black and White


The Paper Mama

Day 28 Christmas Gift Guide- Kidorable review & Giveaway ends 12-10

Winter and the cold is here are you ready for it? Are your kids ready for it? I know mine weren't and neither was I. None of them could find their hats, scarfs and gloves and all their boots were too small. So out I had to go to find some that they liked and that fit them. I found the some of the cutest winter wear at Kidorable.
I got the Lotus flower hat, the Lotus flower mittens and the Lotus flower scarf for my 4 year old because she already has the Lotus flower rain boots so now she could match. My 4 year old loves them. She truly is my flower child. The thing is so is my 2 year old lol who seen these and thought they were hers haha. I absolutely love the gorgeous pink, yellow and light green colors in them. They are all knitted and are warm and soft. They are a great quality too not like the dollar store ones I have bought before. I love the little details and I know they will keep her warm this winter. I plan on getting my 2 year old the cute little lady bug set and my 6 year old wants the Ballerina set and even my 8 year old wants the fairy set.

Kidorable has the cutest things that would make special and fun Christmas presents. You can get hats, scarfs, mittens, rain boots, rain coats, umbrellas and more. There are many different themes and they are all high quality and worth every penny so Head over and check out all they have I am sure you will love them.

We are giving one lucky reader a Umbrella of choice! Yay!

To Enter:
1. Go to Kidorable and tell me your favorite thing

Extra 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.Follow me on network blogs on sidebar
11.add my blog to your blogroll counts as 3 entries
12.Fav me on technoratti
13.comment on my non giveaway blogs 1 entry for each comment
14. Post this giveaway on any giveaway site, Online Sweepstakes, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (5 entry for each site)
15. Vote for me on Picket Fences
16. 4 extra Entries for posting xmas button early

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Day 27 Christmas Gift Guide- Cheeky Charlie review & Giveaway ends 12-9

My youngest has been nickname Monkey since she was a few weeks old. Don't ask me why she just has lol. But since then she has really lived up to her nickname alot. When ever she sees monkey stuff now she knows they are hers haha. So we love to buy her things that are monkeys or monkey type of stuff. So when we heard and seen Cheeky Charlie we knew she would love it.

We actually got the Cheeky Carmen and she is absolutely adorable. She is so soft like silk. I love the orange and pink bow and shirt. She definitely is a girly monkey. Her hands Velcro shut so we can hang her from stuff. My daughter loves her to hang around her neck like its giving her a big hug. She love how soft it is. She calls it her soft soft aahh aahh (aah aah is her monkey sounds and what she calls monkeys). She sleeps with it and goes everywhere with it/ This was definitely her favorite toy right now.

So if you have a little one that loves soft stuffed animals or loves monkeys you definitely need to check out Cheeky Charlie and Carmen. They will be a lovable toy at your house like they are at mine!

We are giving one Lucky reader a Cheeky Charlie. Yay!

To Enter:
1. Go to Aurora Gifts and tell me something you love

Extra Entries:
2.Follow me
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4.Blog about this giveaway this will count for 4 entries
5.add my button to your site 2 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.Follow me on network blogs on sidebar
11.add my blog to your blogroll counts as 3 entries
12.Fav me on technoratti
13.comment on my non giveaway blogs 1 entry for each comment
14. Post this giveaway on any giveaway site, Online Sweepstakes, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (5 entry for each site)
15. Vote for me on Picket Fences
16. 4 extra entries for posting xmas button early
17. like Aurora Gifts on facebook

Friday, November 26, 2010

Boys Action Figures are great presents for the Holidays

What boy these days isn't into superheros or star wars or something to that nature? I know my son loves them all. His favorite super hero is Spider man and Batman. His favorite shows and movies are star wars. Hasbro has those any more. I buy alot of their stuff for my kids for Christmas so I was excited to see new boy action figures that I knew my son would love.

We got a Spiderman 3 inch Action Figure and my son loved it. He says he is collecting super heroes now ha ha. The one we got is fun because you can suction cup one side to one window and the other to the other and watch him slide all the way down to the other side and defeat Green Goblin. Lots of fun and a must have for the boys that love superheroes.

The other thing we got was the STAR WARS ACTION FIGURES WITH GALACTIC BATTLE GAME which his and his friends favorite because not only are they a cool action figure but they come with a competitive gaming base, a unique battle attributes card and a die to play the game and battle each other. They think that is cool and whats better than playing cool games with your friends? These would make awesome gifts for your boys for Christmas as well and both are around $7 so very reasonable. So check them out and everything Hasbro has to offer!

Day 26 of Christmas Gift Guide- Greenleaf Gifts review & Giveaway ends 12-9

We all love great smells. I mean who doesn't love a good scent from something they love? I know I do! So when Greenleaf Gifts ask me to do a review I couldn't say no. I mean I love home fragrances like candles, air fresheners, satchel and stuff and they have it all plus they are gorgeous!

We got the Silver Spruce Signature candle and this makes our whole house smell like a fresh Christmas tree. My husband absolutely loves it! The little box it comes in is beautiful and it makes a awesome Christmas present for everyone and no wrapping necessary.

We also got the Wintercream Holiday candle. This one is my favorite! It is in the most beautiful black and white jar with chrome lid and blue tassel. So elegant and perfect! It has a hint of vanilla and other smells as well but it really smells so creamy and yummy! I love it! Definitely another awesome Christmas gift!

The last thing we got from Greenleaf Gifts was Merry Memories Room Spray. It smells like those cinnamon pine cones they sale around Christmas time. This room spray actually sticks around for a long time so you only need a small little spray. This is something my MIL will love! This is definitely what I am getting her for Christmas.

So if you love great smelling things then check out everything Greenleaf Gifts has to offer. Their variety is huge so there's bound to be something you love or if your getting them as a gift there is definitely something they will love as well.

We are giving one lucky reader 6 great candles from Greenleaf Gifts. What a awesome prize!!

To Enter:
1. Go to Greenleaf Gifts and tell me favorite thing

Extra Entries:
2.Follow me
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4.Blog about this giveaway this will count for 4 entries
5.add my button to your site 2 entries
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7.Subscribe to my email feeds
8.follow me on twitter (collyn23) and tweet this contest
9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
10.Follow me on network blogs on sidebar
11.add my blog to your blogroll counts as 3 entries
12.Fav me on technoratti
13.comment on my non giveaway blogs 1 entry for each comment
14. Post this giveaway on any giveaway site, Online Sweepstakes, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (5 entry for each site)
15. Vote for me on Picket Fences
16. 4 extra Entries for posting xmas button early
17. Fan Greenleaf Gift on facebook

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving


day 25 of the Christmas Gift guide- Piggy Paint review & giveaway ends 12-9

Piggy Paint introduce our new TWEEN polish line, "Project Earth" that includes wild, neon colors that my 12 year old and 8 year old have just falling in love with.  There's even a glow-in-the dark polish called "Radioactive". This is their favorite! You can use just the glow in the dark polish by itself or you can put a few coats on over your favorite color to make it glow. My girl just think that is the coolest thing in the whole world and so do their friends. Can you say sleepover and girls night.Oh boy am I in for it lol.
I think Piggy Paint has some of the coolest and funnest colors for kids around.  Best part is it is all natural, non toxic and odorless. With 5 girls in my house who all love their nail and toes painted the odorless and non toxic are a very good thing! The colors also stay on alot better than most too. I love that it is non allergenic as well so I don't have any issues with my 2 year olds allergies. Overall I am very impressed with their paint and polish remover. I will be getting each of my girls some to put into their stocking for Christmas. So if you have girls that love polish you need to check out everything Piggy Paint has to offer. Another great thing is I have a coupon for 10% off everything on their website even the sale items just use the code is ANGELZ101 expiration December 31, 2010.
We are giving 1 lucky reader a gift certificate worth $15 to Piggy Paint


To enter:
1. Go to Piggy Paint and tell me your favorite color


Extra Entries:
2.Follow me
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9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
10.Follow me on network blogs on sidebar
11.add my blog to your blogroll counts as 3 entries
12.Fav me on technoratti
13.comment on my non giveaway blogs 1 entry for each comment
14. Post this giveaway on any giveaway site, Online Sweepstakes, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (5 entry for each site)
15. Vote for me on Picket Fences
16. 4 extra Entries for posting xmas button early
17. follow Piggy Paint on twitter

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Wordless wednesday

My baby is growing up! She is becoming more and more independent. She is our last baby and really she's not a baby anymore its bitter sweet. Love ya Monkey!

Mix Pups are a must have for the Holidays

How many of you have kids that love the littlest pet shops stuff or the Polly pockets and stuff like that? Well if you do then Mix Pups are for you. These adorable little dogs come with 4 accessories to design you puppy the way you like. You can mix and match legs, hair styles, and clothing. You can even get play set for them.

We got Lucy the Dalmatian and Annie the bulldog. My 6 year old and 8 year old love play with them. They create some cute pups and then they play dogs for hours barking and panting and all. Its a great toy for the holiday season. I am gonna get a few more Mix Pups and accessories for them for Christmas because that is all they are asking for now.

So if your looking for something your kids will love you have to check out Mix Pups. They are the cutest and funnest new thing out!

Day 24 Christmas Gift Guide Event- The Gallery Collection review & Giveaway ends 12-8

Are you still looking for the perfect holiday cards? Well check out The Gallery Collection and their huge selection of Christmas cards, Holiday cards, Birthday cards and even all occasion cards. They even got Gift bags, Gift boxes, and even gel pens. They have everything you need.

I got the Shimmering Snowflakes seasons greetings card and absolutely love it. The quality is awesome. The personalization is perfection. I liked that I got to chose words to put on my card whether my own or their suggestions. I even got to pick what color I wanted my words and all for no extra charge. I even chose the type of envelope. I love that I made my holiday cards and they will be different then all the common ones out there. Honestly I think these cards are way better than the 4 dollars single ones you buy plus these are cheaper. They even have photo ones so you can personalize it with a family photo.
So if your still looking for the perfect card check out The Gallery Collection and everything they have to offer you. I am sure you will find something you love.

We are giving away a Gift Bag Ensemble which includes 9 gift bags and 2 packs of tissue paper. You can chose from Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble, Classic Gift Bag Ensemble or the Everyday Gift bag ensemble.

To Enter:
1. Go to The Gallery Collection and tell me your favorite card or gift bag ensemble

Extra Entries:
1. like The Gallery Collection on Facebook
2.Follow me
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4.Blog about this giveaway this will count for 4 entries
5.add my button to your site 2 entries
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7.Subscribe to my email feeds
8.follow me on twitter (collyn23) and tweet this contest
9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
10.Follow me on network blogs on sidebar
11.add my blog to your blogroll counts as 3 entries
12.Fav me on technoratti
13.comment on my non giveaway blogs 1 entry for each comment
14. Post this giveaway on any giveaway site, Online Sweepstakes, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (5 entry for each site)
15. Vote for me on Picket Fences
16. 4 extra entries for posting xmas button early
17. follow the Gallery collection on twitter

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Bella Sara New line Starlights

My girls absolutely adore Bella Sara Trading cards games and stuff.We just found out they came out with a new line of the cards called Starlights. These are the mysterious and beautiful herd of horses of them all. My 4 year old loved that there is a unicorn in this herd. Each pack comes with 5 awesome cards, 1 sticker code, and 1 secret code to unlock special things online. My girls will be getting lots of these for Christmas in their stockings. So head over and check out this new line. I am sure your kids will love them as much as mine do!

Winner

So we have 1 lucky winner to post today and its for the Spin & Go 360 mop. Perfect time for the Holiday mess.
the winner is....
Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

23

Timestamp: 2010-11-23 23:13:27 UTC

3 Giggly Monsters said... 23
I learned that it works great on stairs.
megankayden@yahoo.com

Congrats you have been email and have 48 hours to claim thanks again!

CSN stores Black Friday Sales

Where to shop to get the best deals this holiday season? If your like me I hate dealing with the crowds so I do most of my shopping online and still get awesome deals. My favorite place to shop online is CSN Stores. Why? Well because I can get everything from toys, exercise equipment, to dishes , lighting, faucets and even TV tables. Plus they are having some awesome Black Friday deals going on right now!
I like so much stuff on their special black Friday sale I wanted to share them with you. They have awesome sales on great  Baby stuff like cribs, car seats, toddler beds and more. They have awesome prices on Game room stuff like game tables. Also great deals for your New Years resolution awesome Fitness Equipment for great prices. But most importantly for me is the best prices on Toys and Games. My kids want the huge wooden doll house for only $99 that's like half price of everyone else. I need a better vacuum so I will be buying some toys for Christmas and a vacuum so look forward to tell you about what I got and how much I love it!

Tasty Tuesday

Slow Cooker Turkey Noodle soup

Ingrediants:
1 1/2 cups boneless skinless turkey cooked, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium stalks celery sliced 
1 large carrot, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped 
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 box (9 oz) frozen baby sweet peas
1 cup frozen home-style egg noodles
Directions:
1.Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix Turkey and remaining ingredients except peas and noodles.

3.Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours.

4.Stir in peas and frozen noodles. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 10 minutes longer or until noodles are tender.

Day 23 Christmas Gift Guide- Epson Artisan 725 All-in-One Printer - Arctic Edition & giveaway ends 12-7

The holidays are filled with taking pictures. I think in November and December alone I take over 1000 pictures. Then it comes to January and time to print the pictures and I realize how much pictures I actually took and how expensive its gonna be to print them. Well not any more we got the Epson Artisan 725 All-in-One Printer - Arctic Edition and now we can scan, print and copy our photos or whatever else we need to.

OK now you think but printers that are at home don't print as good as the actual printer at the stores hahaha that's funny because its so untrue. I absolutely hate the little photo printers at like Walmart or Kmart or etc. They are so generic looking and totally & mess up the quality of the photos. With Epson Artisan 725 All-in-One Printer - Arctic Edition you get great professional prints in just seconds. I love it. It is affordable. It is easy to set up. It has WiFi. The scanner and copier is awesome. The quality of the prints are amazing beyond words. This is such a awesome printer. It has far beyond beat out the other printers. I love the touch screen and other great features. You can make coloring pages out of your pictures in one easy put of a button. My other favorite thing is I can buy printable Cd's and print pictures right on my Cd's. This is awesome for my photography business. Another great feature is the usb connection in the front as well as the SD card slot. This makes transferring pictures from cameras to printer so much easier, no computer necessary.
Overall I am extremely impressed. So if your in the market for a new printer or a better printer definitely check out the Epson Artisan 725 All-in-One Printer - Arctic Edition. You will be glad you did!
We are giving one lucky reader a Epson Artisan 725 All-in-One Printer - Arctic Edition. What A Awesome Christmas present!

To Enter:
1. Go to Epson Artisan 725 All-in-One Printer - Arctic Edition and tell me something you learned

Extra Entries:
2.Follow me
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4.Blog about this giveaway this will count for 4 entries
5.add my button to your site 2 entries
6.link to this page for 4 entries
7.Subscribe to my email feeds
8.follow me on twitter (collyn23) and tweet this contest
9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
10.Follow me on network blogs on sidebar
11.add my blog to your blogroll counts as 3 entries
12.Fav me on technoratti
13.comment on my non giveaway blogs 1 entry for each comment
14. Post this giveaway on any giveaway site, Online Sweepstakes, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (5 entry for each site)
15. Vote for me on Picket Fences
16. 4 extra Entries for posting Xmas button early

Monday, November 22, 2010

Day 22 of Christmas Gift Guide- Creativity for Kids giveaway ends 12-6

For Christmas for my kids I hate sometimes buying alot of toys that they play with for a few minutes and then get bored with it. So instead I buy alot of craft or art type presents. At least with them it keeps them busy for a while and they learn and use their creativity. Creativity for Kids has tons of those kids of activities and kits. They have something for everyone even adults.
We got a Crayon rubbing kit which both my 2 year old and 4 year old loved. It came with rubbing plates and papers and even printed paper so my kids could make all kinds of beautiful pictures to cover my fridge with. It also came with 15 huge fat crayon for less breaking and I love that because regular crayons last all of maybe 5 minutes in my house so these are perfect. This is such a fun kit for all ages.
The next kit we got was the Finger Prints Finger Paints kit. This is another one my 2 year old, 4 year old and 6 year old absolutely adore. What makes this finger painting kit different though is you have a plastic mat you paint on and then when your done painting you take a blank piece of paper and place over top and use a roller over top of it then pull the paper off and you got your beautiful painting. Then you wash off the plastic mat and paint again. This is another fun kit.
Another kit we love that we got from Creativity for Kids was the Make your own Cupcake soaps. This one my 6 year old, my 8 year old and my 12 year old and even my 10 year old son loved it. This kit I thought would be a little hard for them because I thought to make soap they would have to melt and mold soap but I was wrong. This kit has this playdoh like soap and all you do is shape it the way you want and decorate and done. It really was that easy. It came with 7 different colors of soap clay, sprinkles, glitter, shaping tools, and cupcake holders. They loved the idea that they got to make their own soap.
The next kit we got was the Dainty Desserts Petite and Sweet Trinket Boxes. This one my 6 year old, 4 year old, 8 year old and 12 year old had fun doing. They all got to make their own little trinket box and decorate it and make it their own. It came with 6 boxes and tons of stuff to decorate them with. I think my girls spent over a hour designing their special boxes. These boxes are one of their special treasures now. I love seeing them use their creativity to make these and they had a blast.
My son's favorite kit we got from Creativity for Kids was the Wind-up Workshop Robots kit. My son got to make 5 different wind up robots. This was fun because her got to create them , design them, and bring them to life all by himself. He spent hours and hours making these robots. He was so proud of himself and his creations. Even the cat loved these robots to chase ha ha. Its hard to find alot of craft stuff geared towards boys but Creativity for kids has tons of them. I was so surprised!
The last kit we got was my oldest and my favorite. It was the Designed By You Special Occasion Fashions kit. It had everything from pearls to lace to design wedding dresses and special occasion fashions. It has a dress mannequin, satin dress, yards of fabric, trims, sewing essentials, tape measure, thimble, sketch book, sketching pencils, fabric swatches, satin pincushion, sparkle fabric paint, scissors, veil accessories and more. Now I did have to help my 12 year old with this one since she is not the best with understanding the sewing and she wasn't patient enough to do the sewing. But over all she could do 90% of it and It think this kit is great for kids 10 to adults. She loved drawing her designs and then making them come to reality. Her and her friends loved making a barbie dress as they said. They even had a fashion show. This kit will last for a long while and she can grow with it and will never get bored. It has really brought out her creativity and fashionista in her. Love it!

I have quite a few kits in mind for Christmas and birthdays for my kids. So you bet Ill be back time and time again buying lots of awesome kits. Best part they are all very very reasonable priced. That means alot to me since I am always on a very tight budget. So head over and check out all their awesome kits. I am sure there are alot of them your kids will love and trust me they are gifts that keep on giving and will be worth every penny.

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