Thursday, May 27, 2010

Acorn Spa Flip Flop Slippers Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to
Plow & Hearth

I got to review a couple of their products! I
got the black Dansko® Sunny Sandals and also a pair of the Acorn® Women's Shaggy Spa Slippers! The black Dansko Sunny Sandals are my new favorite pair for the summer! I love them! They are so comfy and cute! I have been wearing them a ton and getting lots of compliments on them! Next I want to tell you about the Acorn Shaggy Spa Slippers. I picked the blue pair to match my robe and love them! They are so comfy and soft! Made with a fully contoured footbed for amazing comfort and superior support! They also have a nonslip, weatherproof outsole for indoor/outdoor wear! Thanks Plow & Hearth for the awesome products!



Dansko® Sunny Sandals



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The strappy style of Dansko®sandals is perfect for pairing with shorts, skirts or pants. The Sunny is casual, with a leather upper featuring contrasting hand lacing. They're constructed of quality materials for all-day comfort.

The DRI-LEX®footbed prevents slipping and is cored to reduce weight and covered in shock-absorbing foam.

Beveled heels provide stability. Polyurethane outsoles resist dirt and moisture. 2-1/4" heel. Imported.

Available Colors
Black
Celery
Chestnut
Turquoise



Acorn® Women's Shaggy Spa Slippers

Contoured Footbed For Superior Support
Even if you can't get to the spa, these fabulous slippers will make your feet feel like you're there. Made from oh-so-soft terry with a fully contoured footbed for amazing comfort. Molded from CFC-free polyurethane.

The Shaggy Spa Thongs feature an enhanced heel and arch for long-lasting support, comfort and stability. Nonslip, weatherproof outsole for indoor/outdoor wear. Machine wash and dry. Imported.

Available Colors
White
Blue
Lime
Pink
Now here's the really exciting part...

Thanks to Plow & Hearth I get to give one lucky winner a pair of the Acorn® Women's Shaggy Spa Slippers in their choice of color!

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Today's Winners...

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Insect Shield Travel Chair...
ejrichter60


Fragrance.Net...
Huguette English

Tooth Fairy DVD
...
Anthy
Night Owl Mama


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Monday, May 24, 2010

Art Plates Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to
Art Plates
I got to review some of their items!
I got some of the cute piglets items and they are so fun! I also got a corvette switch plate for my sons room and he loves it! They even have mouse pads to match! The soap sets are perfect for gifts! I really like that they come in a see through box! I was impressed with the items, customer service and how fast the products came! I also love the selection they have to pick from! Thanks Art Plates for the great products!

Night Lights

The night lights add a special personal touch to any room in your home. Bedrooms, kitchens, baths, hallways....illuminate them all with the warm, safe glow of your favorite image. Image size measures 2 1/2" x 4"
(overall size: 3 1/2" wide x 4 3/4" tall x 2 1/4" deep)

Masterpiece Soaps

They also have a wonderful line of Masterpiece Soaps. The designs have been applied and sealed by hand so you can enjoy these fine works of art every time you wash! An all-vegetable soap, featuring an elegant blend of palm and coconut oils, with a refreshing lavender scent. 3 bars are shrink-wrapped and presented in a gift box with a see through lid. Happily Handcrafted in the U.S.A.

A delightful gift for art lovers!

Mouse Pads

The decorative mouse pads add a special personal touch to any computer room. Mouse Pad measures 9 1/4" x 7 3/4" x 1/4" thick. Non-slip rubber backing. Cloth surface works with any type of mouse, including optical or ball type. Over 600 designs.

Switch Plates by Art Plates

are created on phenolic switchplates. This is the most widely used type of switch plate found in homes and therefore ensures an easy and seamless replacement. Each switch plate and outlet cover is individually handcrafted using a classic decoupage technique and sealed with a shiny smooth finish to prevent scratching or water damage.


Above are just a few examples, you can use the Shop by Theme navigation product that is best for you.

The artwork is printed on a $500,000 Heidelberg Offset Printing Press and the masters are created from Museum quality images. The images on their switchplates are the brightest, boldest, and most vibrant in the industry. Which is why Art Plates can be found in some of the most prestigious museum gift shops in the country.

They stock over 600 designs ranging from the Master Artists, (such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Matisse), to Cars, Day of the Dead, Music, Sports, Cat & Dog, Nature, Food, Fruit, and many, many others.

They have turned the boring plastic switch plate into a work of art! Art Plates offers over 600 different designs for our handcrafted light switch plates, night lights, and mouse pads. All items are handmade in the U.S.A.

Each light switch plate and outlet cover is decorated by hand using a classic decoupage technique and sealed with several coats of acrylic sealer which creates a hard and shiny finish to prevent scratching or water damage. Art Plates are created on standard-sized, phenolic plastic, wall decor cover plates and are available in many standard and custom sizes. This is the most widely used type of switch plate found in homes and therefore ensures an easy and seamless replacement.

Every Art Plate switch plate, nightlight, and mouse pad comes beautifully packaged in see-through packaging. Hardware is included. Shipping for all retail orders is FREE within the USA!

Any of their designs can be created on virtually any standard-sized or oversized switch plate. Visit their Custom Order Page for details.

Now here's the really exciting part...

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Friday, May 21, 2010

Casio EX-S8 Review and Giveaway...

I was excited to be able to review the Casio Exilim EX-S8 12 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD! I love the color and that it's nice and compact. It takes great pictures and videos! I also like how easy it is to get the pictures on to my computer! Thanks Casio for another great camera!

More about this camera...

A sleek sturdy body with a casual feel the EX-S8 offers 12.1 Megapixels and a 4X zoom in a thin body measuring only 0.78?. Movies can be recorded by pressing the dedicated movie button. It also offers YouTube Capture Mode (upload and share videos). The EX-S8 is fresh and fashionable making it your perfect everyday camera.

Product Features

  • Megapixels: 12.0 Megapixels
  • Features: EXILIM Engine, Color TFT LCD Screen
  • Display Size: 2.7 "
  • Zoom: 4.0 X Digital , 4.0 X Optical
  • Memory: 17.8MB Built In
  • Modes: Auto Scene Mode, Movie Mode, Easy Auto Mode, Best Shot Mode, Voice Recording Mode, EBay Mode, Continuous Shooting Burst, Magnification, Slide-Show, Movie With Sound, Thumbnail Display, Fireworks, Action Shots, Flower, Auto, Best Shot Selector, Back Light, Movie, Night
  • Battery Life-Shots Per Charge: 180
  • Image Resolution: Up to 4000 x 3000
  • Display Indicators: Focus Area, ISO Setting, Image Size, Zoom Indicator, Flash Mode, Number of Pictures Remaining, Shooting Mode, Battery Level
  • Playback File Formats: AVI Movie with Sound/ WAV
  • Image Editing Features: Image Rotation, Date Time Imprinting, Image Resizing, Image Cropping
  • Focus Range: 4.0" to Infinity Normal Wide Angle , 4.0" to Infinity Normal Telephoto
  • Image Sensor: 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • Speeds: Up to 1/2000 – 1/2 sec. Shutter ; Up to 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
  • ISO Equivalent: 800, 100, 400, Auto, 200, 3200, 1600
  • White Balance Modes: Fluorescent, Auto, Open Shade, Cloudy
  • Photo Effects: Center-Weighted, Auto
  • Camera Lens Features: Continuous Auto Focus, Auto Zoom Focus, Auto Focus, Macro Zoom
  • Camera Flash Features: Soft Flash, Auto On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Flash Maximum Distance: 9.6 '
  • Outputs: USB, A/V
  • Includes: A/V Cable, Battery, Battery Charger, USB Cable, Wrist Strap
  • Power Source: Battery-Powered
  • Dimensions: Length: 2.22 "; Width: 3.85 "; Depth: 0.78 "; Product Weight: 0.33 Lb.
  • Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty on Parts and Labor

Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Casio
  • Model: EXS8BE
  • Optical Sensor Resolution: 12 MP
  • Optical zoom: 4 x
  • Display Size: 00002.70 inches
  • Width: 2.2 inches
  • Height: 0.8 inches
  • Weight: 0.22 pounds
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

CafePress.com Review and Giveaway...

CafePress.com
sent me some cool items to review for Father's Day
! I really like all the different personalized gifts they have to pick from!

I made a mug with my hubby's picture on it that says World's Best Dad! I am planning to fill it up with peanut M&M's for him. I know he is going to love it! I also got him a black golf t-shirt. I know he will really like that as well! I love the products and quality of them! I also was impressed with how fast they came!

More about CafePress.com...

You. You. You. It's always about you.

At CafePress, it's all about you and your passions. In a nutshell, their the world's best destination for expressing yourself through merchandise. From

your favorite T-shirt and hoodie, to the tote bag over your shoulder and bumper sticker on your car, they are there to let you express your interests. And what makes their products so unique, and so expressive, is that they don't create the designs on them. Their community of designers do - all through millions of shops they help them run.

Shop the world's largest collection of user-designed products.

With a community of 6.5 million users, and over 11 million unique visits each month, CafePress is where folks from all walks of life gather online to create, sell and buy "print on-demand" products. Each design speaks to what people are most passionate about.

And if you can't find what you want, simply create your own design. Just upload an image (or use our easy design tools for many products), and they will print it for you -- whether you want 1 or 1,000. Also check out CafePress Groups. It's the easy way to gear up the gang for family reunions, ballgames, parties, or any event you're heading off too.
CafePress designers use their shops to connect with a world of members and other online shoppers. All while taking advantage of the latest developments in on-demand printing.

Uniting and rewarding self-expression since 1999, CafePress is a privately-owned, profitable company based in San Mateo, California.

A quick snapshot of life at CafePress:

  • The CafePress.com web site averages 11 million unique visits per month
  • Approximately 2000 new, independent shops join the CafePress.com network each day
  • Roughly 45,000 new, unique products are added each day
  • Our users have created a catalog of over 250 million unique products
CafePress.com is a great place to find unique and personalized gifts!

Now here's the really exciting part...

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to give one lucky winner a $50 gift card!


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Montagne Jeunesse...
Sarita
Tina

Flicka 2 DVD
...
Carla Pullum
Tammy

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Monday, May 17, 2010

Turtle Watering Can Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to
Wind & Weather
I
got to review two of their new summer items out! I got the Discovery Boy Bird Feeder and the Turtle Watering Can! The boy is precious and I love him and the cute turtle he is holding! The detail and quality is awesome! The turtle watering can is so darn cute! I just adore him! When I am not using him to water the plants he sits on my stand with a smile as a decoration! Thanks Wind & Weather for the great products!

Discovery Boy Bird Feeder

Childhood Wonder for Your Garden
There's nothing more precious than watching a child discovering nature's gifts. Celebrate that wonder every day with these realistic statuary designs. Sculpted of resin to look like wood, they can serve as birdbaths or feeders to attract your feathered friends.

Size
22-1/2"H x 16"W

More about the Turtle Watering Can...

Slow Down and Enjoy Watering
These fully
functioning watering cans are crafted as adorable personalities to perk up an everyday chore. Made of hammered metal with an artfully textured surface and rich-bronze patina.

Size
8"H x 14"W




Now
here's the really exciting part...

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Friday, May 14, 2010

Roxberry Review and Coupons :)

My close friends just opened a new Roxberry store in American Fork Utah. We went there and tried the Frozen Yogurt, Smoothies and Rolls and YUMMY!!! If you live in that area or ever stop by that area print the coupons and be sure and stop by for a visit. They are in the Walmart parking lot. Their address is on the coupons below. Tell them Shauna sent you in :)





















Thursday, May 13, 2010

Motorola Endeaver HX1 Review and Giveaway...

I was excited to be able to review this new cool Motorola Endeaver HX1 Bluetooth! I absolutely love it. I love having my hands free when I drive and when you put it on stealth mode you can drive with the windows down and it cuts out all the background noise from the wind. This is a really nice feature, especially with summer just starting. I love the looks of it! It's also so comfortable on my ear that I don't even realize I have it on. I can answer calls by just touching a button on the side of it. It has voice commands so I can tell it to call someone and it calls them for me. This is definitely a top quality Bluetooth! Thanks Motorola for the great product!

Motorola Endeavor HX1 Fact Sheet

Brave New Elements

Motorola Endeavor HX1: Brave New Elements
Hear and be heard on hands-free calls1 in the most vicious environments with Motorola Endeavor HX1, the first headset to combine Motorola’s CrystalTalk™ noise cancellation technology with the new stealth mode. With a touch of a button, the stealth mode is activated and an in-ear sensor uses true bone conduction technology to relay only your voice while knocking out the most extreme noise and wind for a revolutionary premium headset experience.

Seals Out Sound
Whether you battle everyday noise while driving through a wind tunnel or extreme noise when listening to a concert, Motorola Endeavor HX1 gives you the power, technology and guts to make hands-free calls1 wherever you roam. With a comfortable wearing style and in-ear sensor it is now possible to be heard, even in fierce wind and noise environments. Created with the same bone conduction technology that special military forces around the world use, Motorola Endeavor is not your average headset. When the sound around you becomes disruptive, simply switch on the stealth mode to turn off the exterior microphone and seal off background noise from your conversation1 so you know you’re being heard.

The Truth about Bone Conduction
The stealth mode uses true bone conduction technology to deliver a superior audio experience on Motorola Endeavor HX1. True bone conduction technology found in Motorola Endeavor HX1 trumps imposters by using an in-ear sensor to seal off outside noise. When the stealth mode is activated, the ear sensor uses bone conduction to tap your vocal vibrations and seamlessly convert them to speech so the listener hears what you are trying to say.

Crystal Clear
When you are not in extreme conditions, award-winning CrystalTalk™ technology is always on to help reduce everyday background noise. Developed specifically for use with headsets, this technology channels sound using two microphones and software algorithms that separate the user’s voice from background noise, for clearer, more coherent conversations.

Power Up
Intuitive features on Motorola Endeavor HX1 help you to feel comfortable using the device in no time. Voice prompts announce when the stealth mode is activated and provide simple set-up instructions for handset pairing1. And you can talk more, charge less with up to seven hours of talk time 2.

Motorola Endeavor HX1

Talk Time

Up to 7 hours2

Standby Time

Up to 240 hours2

Bluetooth Version

Bluetooth V.2.1 w/EDR

Weight

13g

Dimensions

L(1.85in) x W(0.71in) x H(0.47in)

Features

  • Audio: Superior performance with the stealth mode which activates true bone conduction technology and CrystalTalk™ dual mic noise cancellation
  • Usability: Voice prompts with advanced Multipoint, EasyPair™
  • Design: Unique “activation button” for the stealth mode
  • Ergonomics: New ear interface with sensor

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Today's Winners...

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$50 gift card to CafePress.com...
Kristen


$75 gift card to
1-800-Flowers
...
Red


Food Should Taste Good...
Jodi
Team JC


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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Brothers All Natural Review...

Thanks to Brothers All Natural I got to review their fruit crisps! I love them all! It's great that they are good for you, have no sugar or preservatives, and are 100% real fruit! I love the yummy taste and flavor they all have! These make perfect healthy snacks on the go and at home! Thanks Brothers All Natural for the great products!

More about them...

They start with a luscious freshfreeze-dried process that gently removes the water from the fresh fruit, and transforms it into a delicious, delightfully light and flavorful crisp. Fruit straight from the best growing regions of the world.

Fruit Crisps are not baked – this causes the fruit to lose too much flavor! They are not dehydrated – this adds preservatives! They are not sweetened dried – this adds sugar! Fruit Crisps are 100% real fruit, 100% natural and certainly 100% delicious!

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Monday, May 10, 2010

Acoustic Research Universal Remote Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to
Acoustic Research

I got
to review their ARRX18G Xsight touch universal remote! My hubby and boys were also excited about this review! This new Universal remote is so cool. It can program up to 18 devices. We use to juggle between 4 different remote controls. Now we just have one that does it all. We have our TV, satelite box, DVD player, Blu-ray player and surround sound all programmed! We even programmed our air purifier so we can turn that on and off from sitting in our chair. We like the looks of the remote and how easy it is to program a device to it with just the touch of a screen. It comes with a charger so you never have a dead battery. I just leave it in the dock station so it's always charged and ready to go. This is a perfect give for Father's Day or anytime! Thanks Acoustic Research for the awesome product!



It's as easy as 1...
our apologies to 2 and 3.
XSight Series Advanced Universal Remote Controls
These are the easiest, most intuitive universal remotes available on the market today. Features one-touch activities including "Watch TV", "Watch DVD" and "Play CD". Remote guided startup means no normal manual required. Connect to the EZ-RC website to program powerful customization and one-touch activities. Create personalized profiles and channel favorites for each member of the family.

Overview ...

Full-color screen for single choice activities like watch TV, watch movie, listen to music and more.
On-remote guided startup - no manual required.
EZ-RC website provides guided online set-up for powerful and personal functions.
Create personal profiles for each family member including favorite channels.
Control up to 18 devices from thousands of manufacturers.
One touch control of your home entertainment activities whether you can see the devices or not.
Extended satellite and cable PVR/DVR functionality.
Fine tune and personalize your settings with the EZ-RC website to truly make it your own.
Capable of learning button commands from your old remote.
*XSight Touch is RF capable with added accessory model ARRE4338.






* Effortless navigation through the full color LCD screen

* Fine tune and personalize your settings with EZ RC website

* Create personal profiles for each family member including favorite channels

* Extended satellite and cable TV, PVR, DVR functionality

* Capable of learning commands from your old remote

* User friendly button spacing can virtually eliminate button pushing errors

* Network icons helps you find your favorite channel

* Backlight keypad provides solution for low light, evening viewing

* Additional language setups in espanol, francais, italiano and deutsch

* Charging cradle allows you to recharge or operate remote control from base unit

* World class IR code library database

* Lithium ion remote control battery

* High gloss black finish

* 2.2 inch QCIF LCD touch screen display

* Built in 433 MHz RF works through walls, ceilings, and floors

* RF extender required; accessory model ARRE433B

* Quick start guide and cd rom for setup

* One year limited warranty


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