buttons

PhotobucketPhotobucketPhotobucketPhotobucketPhotobucketPhotobucket

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Joolwe its what a woman wants and giveaway ends 1-14

So did you get everything you wanted this Christmas? Well if you didn't or even if you did you have to check out Joolwe. They have everything a woman wants or could even imagine jewelry wise. Best part they have it all at a reasonable price.

I got a Sterling Silver 1.34 ctw Cubic Zirconia Heart Pendant and Stud earring set. I was in loved when I seen it.  The necklace is gorgeous. I love the heart shape and the design. Its not too big and flashy but not too little either.  Its definitely a beautiful necklace. The earrings were also beautiful and perfect size. I love that they are sterling silver so I don't break out from it. I also love the look of the silver and cubics together. So elegant and flashy and lovely. This is definitely a quality set at a affordable price. My set was only $19.99 that is amazing.

So if you love Jewelry you have to check out Joolwe. You will be glad you did! They have NecklacesRingsearringsbracelets and much more. Everything is cheap and all quality made. You will love everything they have. Also check out their Free Jewelry Reward Program where you sign up for free and earn points for writing review and contributing to the Joolwe community. Then you can use your points to get free jewelry. How awesome is that. So head on over and check them out!

We are giving one lucky reader the Sterling Silver 1.34 ctw Cubic Zirconia Heart Pendant and Stud Earring set yay!

To Enter:
1. Go to Joolwe and tell me your favorite item

Extra Entries:
1.Become a Joolwe Fan on Facebook
2.Follow me
3.sign up for my rss feeds
4.Blog about this giveaway this will count for 4 entries
5.add my button to your site 2 entries
6.Go to Joolwe and sign up for their newsletter
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.Follow Joolwe.com on Twitter for exclusive coupons and annoucements
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

Wordless Wednesday

Christmas Day Pictures

Rubbermaid & Sharpie giveaway winner

Time to announce the lucky winner of the Rubbermaid & Sharpie giveaway yay!

And the winner is....

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

255 

Timestamp: 2010-12-29 17:32:27 UTC


mandala said...255



I want to try the Sharpie Liquid pencil
mandalarctic@gmail.com

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Husky Tools get the job done!

I am always making my husband fix things or I try to fix thing myself. I seem to never find the right screw drive or whatever else tool I need. So when Husky Tools sent me a 48 piece Tri-grip Screwdriver set to test out I was excited because I would have the tools I need for the things I need to get done.

When we got it I was amazed by how convenient and organized the tool was. I looked like a small food chopper lol. Inside the case was 32 screwdriver bit include Philips and Flathead but my favorites the stars and square ones. I never have those and alot of things now have screws with those these days. It also has 14 sockets, a extension bar and the ratcheting tri-grip driver. I loved the big handle which made unscrewing or screwing things in alot easier.This was one of the coolest tools I have seen out there. The best part is this tool is guaranteed to last forever. Plus it is cheap where tools are concerned only $9.88. That is a amazing deal. I use this for everything. My husband loves it too but I am always using it so he hasn't really got much time to use it ha ha.

Husky Tools have the best tools and the guaranteed and are definitely affordable so you have to check them out.They would make a awesome present for a family member or even your self! They have a awesome variety to choose from so check them out now!

Tasty Tuesday Recipe


Loaded Potato Potluck 


Ingredients

8 medium potatoes (about 2 1/2 to 3 lb. total), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups (8-oz. pkg.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled,divided
  • Sliced green onions (optional)

Directions

PLACE potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain.


PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole dish.


RETURN potatoes to saucepan; add evaporated milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Beat with hand-held mixer until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and half of bacon. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole dish.


BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, remaining bacon and green onions. Bake for an additional 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Mrs. Butterworth's makes recipes better! plus Giveaway ends 1-7

Sundays are days I actually get up and cook a real breakfast  which mean pancakes, french toast, waffles or something . So a great Syrup is necessary in my house. I have tried alot of syrups and alot I disliked. I tend to stick with ones I know I like these days and that is Mrs. Butterworth's. So when I got the opportunity to do a review of Mrs. Butterworth's new Holiday line I was excited to see them since we know the syrup is good but I mean what other syrup has cute bottles? 
We got the Mrs. Claus bottle. We all loved how cute and festive it was. I made a awesome little table decoration with our Christmas Eve. breakfast. Now I told you already that we love Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. It is rich, and sweet and flavorful. It definitely topped off our pumpkin chocolate chip waffles & our pancakes perfectly. I even used it on our honey baked ham and mmm it was the hit of the Christmas dinner. Now I love these cute bottles and think they are cute little decorations so I am gonna buy the other two so I have the whole collection before they leave the shelves for good.
I know all you have probably seen the cute Mrs. Butterworth's commercials. They are a fun and classic. So if you haven't tried it you definitely should it is one of the best out there. Plus these holiday styles wont last long and they are too cute to miss. So check them out!
We are giving one lucky reader a holiday bottle of Mrs. Butterworth as well yay!


To Enter:
1. Tell me you favorite breakfast


Extra Entries:
 2.Follow me
3.sign up for my rss feeds
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


*Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I was provided with the above said product from Family Review Network & Mrs. Butterworth to facilitate this review. The opinions expressed are that of my own & others' may differ.

Christmas day winners

three lucky Christmas Day winners to announce yay!

First one is for the Seventh Generation giveaway....

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
35 
Timestamp: 2010-12-26 19:56:30 UTC
USCGWifey said...35

entered printer
uscgwifey at gmail dot com
______________________
The next two are for the Renuit giveaway...

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
34 84 
Timestamp: 2010-12-26 19:59:10 UTC

Shari said...34

I have entered the Orient Watch giveaway
babblebabe0@yahoo.com

karasceviour said...84

I entered the build-a-bear workshop giveaway. karasceviour at hotmail dot com
_______________________
Congrats you have been emailed and have 48 hours to claim thanks!!!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas to all my readers!

I hope all of you are enjoying your Christmas! We all had a awesome day but a long tiresome day as well! So enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!

The Paper Mama Photo Challenge- Family

This is the last family pictures we have had we planned on some this fall but didnt happen for sure this spring though!!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Barbara's Bakery tastes to good to be good for you

I try very hard to eat healthy. I also try to get my kids to learn to eat healthy as well. I mean don't get me wrong we do have junk food and sweets but I try to give them lots of fruits and veggies. I try to give them lots of meats and fiber foods. I give it in a variety so they learn to eat healthy and not be picky. So when I find foods they love that are healthy for them I have to get it. Barbara's Bakery has just that!

I got some yummy things to try out. The first thing we got were the Puffins Multi grain cereal to try. This one totally intrigued my kids. It looked like captain crunch without the berries of course. I loved that my kids wanted to eat it and snack on it. I love that it is Gluten free and full of prebiotics and only 6g of sugar. It also has 3g of fiber. So how did it taste right? Well my kids loved it. They downed it and asked for more. So two thumbs up from them!

The next thing we got Barbara's high fiber cereal in cranberry. I love cranberry and oats and flake type cereals. So I was excited to try this one. This one was great for my high fiber diet I am supposed to be on. It has 10g of fiber, 25% vitamin D, and 100% vitamin C. I loved the texture and taste of it. It has the sweet and tartness of the cranberries along with the sweet pomegranate taste. The crunchiness of the flakes and grains was awesome. Definitely now one of my favorites.

The next thing was my kids favorite snack. It was the Snackimals in chocolate chip. They are animal cracker but ones that are healthy for you. These have no preservatives, no trans fat, and no artificial flavors or colors. These were sweet and delicious. I manage to steal one from my 2 year old when she wasn't looking lol. These are definitely a keeper.

The last thing we got from Barbara's Bakery was every one's favorite here Cheese Puffs. MMMM we love cheese puffs. We got the Baked cheese puffs in white cheddar. Oh yummy they were crunchy and cheesy. You couldn't tell they were all natural with NO hydrogenated oils, or artificial flavorings, preservatives or colors, or refined sugars, trans fat or high fructose corn syrup at all. Say actually none of these products have any of those things which is awesome and they all have awesome taste. We are very impressed.

So I hope you will check out Barbara's Bakery and all of their awesome products for yourself, and your loved ones. You will be glad you did and so will they.


**This review was brought to you by the Family Review Network & Barbara's Bakery who provided the complimentary product for review in exchange for my honest opinions.”

Holiday cleaning made easier with Pledge and a giveaway ends 1-7

With so many things to do around the Holidays like, shopping, cooking, wrapping, and cleaning why not multitask? I know some of if its hard to multi task but cleaning you can. How you ask well using a cleaner that does it all. What cleaner is that well of course Pledge duh! Your thinking Pledge is great on wood but I got leather, stainless steel, granite, laminate, automobile and marble. Plus I need some thing that get rid of the allergens in the house. Well I know and trust me that is Pledge! It does all that and more easily!
I got this awesome gift basket from Pledge and I was so excited to start my Holiday cleaning to get it done. I love the lemon scent. It gave the house a fresh clean smell. First I cleaned are nasty wood coffee table where the kids color, and eat on while watching TV. I just sprayed some pledge on then took a dry cloth and wiped it and it removed the dirt, dust and sticky stuff while leaving a clean shiny great looking table. I loved it! The next thing I cleaned was our leather chair that was filthy from kids, and the cat. It cleaned that right up and left it looking new. Best thing is that it leaves no greasy residue or film. I then cleaned my husband laminate desk and it looked wonderful. I cleaned my counters and stove and fridge and they all look awesome. I loved I was able to clean everything with just one thing. That not only saves time but money. Those are two good things for me. I was definitely impressed on how well it clean things other than wood. I will be using this alot more often now.
So if your looking for a multi surface cleaner that works and makes everything looks awesome you should definitely check out Pledge. Its available at most stores that carry cleaning supplies like Walmart, Kmart, Target, ETC.

We are giving one lucky reader your very own can of Pledge. Yay!

To Enter:
1. Go to Pledge and tell me something else you seen or learned

Extra Entries:

2.Follow me
3.sign up for my rss feeds
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

This post was written for Family Review Network & SC Johnson who provided the complimentary product for review in exchange for my honest opinions.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Family Game night just got funner with Sorry spin! Review & giveaway ends 1-7

We love doing family game night in our house. The kids like it and its a great bonding experience. We love getting new games to add to our collection as well to mix it up each game night. Hasbro is one of our favorite companies that carry the games we all love. Hasbro has games for all ages that will definitely keep you all entertained for hours!
The newest game we added to our collection is Sorry Spin. Now we have the traditional Sorry and the Sponge Bob Sorry but I have to say I like this one best! Just like in the classic SORRY game, your goal is to get your little pawns back to their same-colored home. But in the SORRY SPIN game, if you draw a Spin Card, the playing board turns and you could end up getting closer to your goal -- or spinning right past it! In a SORRY SPIN showdown, revenge is sweet...unless the board spins and the revenge is on you! It definitely takes a old game to a new level of fun and more challenging. We love it! My oldest 3 think its alot funner then the last two we have. The younger 3 just help us since its still a little hard for them to play but they love playing with us.
We played this game for over a hour and had a blast that the kids wanted to play it again. This is definitely a great game to have for Family Game night or Game night with your friends. So head over and check out Sorry Spin. I am sure this will be a hit at your house and it would also make a great Christmas present.

We are giving one lucky reader a SORRY Spin game yay!

To Enter:
1. Go to Hasbro and tell me another game you like

Extra Entries:
2.Follow me
3.sign up for my rss feeds
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

Easy, fast and yummy Holiday snack idea- Cracker Barrel Cheese

When I think of the Holidays I think of food. Which foods? Well Ham, Turkey, Cranberry sauce, Sweet Potatoes, rolls, Veggie tray and a meat cracker and cheese platter. At least that is our tradition and any holiday or event that lots of people come over to eat. My favorite appetizer or snack is the meat , cheese and cracker tray. Me and my family have this many times a year just because it is easy fun and yummy. We do it on the holidays and Wrestlemania and birthdays. I am picky when it comes to cheeses though. I like good quality cheeses with a few different kinds. I do a Pepperjack cheese, a Swiss cheese and and cheddar cheese. My husband love a very sharp cheddar though. So when we got the chance to try out Cracker Barrel Limited Edition Holiday reserve cheese I thought this would be interesting to try since we have heard alot of hype about them.


Our Cheese arrived a few days later and we could wait for our night time snack. We got the kids to bed and me and my hubby sat down with some crackers, the Cracker Barrel cheese and some salami. First we tried just the cheese and liked it. It was creamy, nutty sharp taste to it. It was good. It had a bit of a bite to it but it was wonderful. Then we ate it with the crackers and meat and mmm mmm good. Before we knew it me and my hubby had eaten the whole loaf of cheese. This is definitely something we will be adding to our holiday cheese and meat tray. I actually could wait to try some of the other cheeses they have so I bought some of the Baby Swiss and the Vermont white cheddar as well and loved them just as much. So our holiday meat and cheese tray has turned into a Cracker Barrel cheese tray lol.
This cheese is only available at grocery stores until January 1, 2011.  You can find it in your deli and cheese section.  The suggested retail price is $3.99 – $4.99 for a 10 oz. package as compared to a specialty cheese that can cost upwards of $8.49 per 10 oz. You can find other Cracker Barrel cheese at the stores all year round but I do suggest trying the Holiday Reserve one better its gone! This is a quick, easy, and affordable appetizer!


Disclosure: This post was written for Family Review Network & Kraft Cracker Barrel who provided the complimentary product for review in exchange for my honest opinions. I received a sample product for review purposes. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are solely mine and are based on my experience with the product.

Tasty Tuesday Recipes

Ham & Eggs Fritatta Biscuits


Ingrediants:
1can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (8 biscuits)
3eggs
1 1/4teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2cup diced cooked ham
1cup shredded 6-cheese Italian blend 
1/4cup roasted red bell peppers chopped
1/2cup diced seeded tomatoes
2tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Directions:
  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. On cookie sheet, place biscuits 3 inches apart. Press each into 4-inch round with 1/4-inch-high rim around outside edge.
  2. In small bowl, beat 1 of the eggs. Brush over tops and sides of biscuits. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning.
  3. In another small bowl, beat remaining 2 eggs and remaining 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Spoon evenly into indentations in each biscuit. Top biscuits with ham, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the roasted peppers, tomatoes, sliced basil and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and eggs are set. Garnish with basil sprigs and cherry tomatoes.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Karma Kiss review and Giveaway ends 1-7

Are you looking for something unique and fun to give your kids or teen or even yourself? Well I have found it at Karma Kiss. They have some things you've never seen before. This place is the best place to get that present for someone that has everything trust me. They have everything from clocks, remake it bottle lamps, timers, room decor and more.

I ended up getting the Japanese Garden alarm clock white with black and red posies for my oldest. I thought she would love it. I love the white, black and red contrasts. I knew she would too. I wasn't too childy and not completely boring lol. I like the old fashion tick tock clock with the bells on top. It is a classic. Don't worry your not gonna be listening to annoying bells going off in the morning though just the sounds of nature beautiful birds chirping. My daughter and her friends think it is the coolest. This is a metal clock so it is sturdy and durable. It is also a great size not too big or too small.
There is so much stuff I want tot buy from Karma Kiss that I could easily spend alot of money and get alot of great stuff since everything is so reasonable. I love the Toadstool table & stools. They are so adorable! Id also love the Spa and Herbal Therapy Huggie bear for myself. Isn't he just the cutest? They have such a huge selection so make sure you check them out. You are guaranteed to find something you like!

We are giving one lucky reader a Intergalactic juicer isn't that just far  out dude lol! Love it!

To Enter:
1. Go to Karma Kiss and tell me something you like

Extra Entries:
2.Follow me
3.sign up for my rss feeds
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