Saturday, July 31, 2010

Spare Soles Review...

Thanks to Spare Soles I got to review some of their products! I got the three pairs shown here on this post and love them! The black flip flops are my favorite for summer. All of the ones they sent me are comfy and very compact. I can't wait to try more of their shoes. I love shoes! These are great. I love that I can keep them in my bag. I also plan to keep a pair in my car. Thanks Spare Soles for the great products!

High heels. Women love them, women hate t
hem. Andrea Padilla, designer, is just like every other woman that wears heels. She doesn’t want to sacrifice fashion for comfort; yet, she and her friends had enough of the agony that comes from wearing high heels too long. There had to be a solution from the prolonged wear of heels that causes discomfort. The idea for Spare Soles came about because Andrea attended wedding after wedding where she ended up kicking off her heels and dancing barefoot. There were too many trips to Las Vegas where she was dying from her heels and would walk barefoot through hotels and parking lots. Upon realizing there was nothing available to solve her problem, she invented a solution and came up with a unique, compact, hygienic and fashionable solution.


Spare Soles provides a solution to the modern woman that wants to wear her heels yet suffers in doing so. Spare Soles are so compact you can fit them in your purse or
pocket and take them with you anywhere, anytime. Instead of being barefoot, or having that constant reminder that you’re in excruciating footwear whether it be at a wedding, dance club, office, hotel or airport, you now have the choice to be comfortable. Slip on a pair of these truly portable flats. Then put your heels back on for those important moments when only your heels will suffice.

Established by a mother and inventor in early 2007, C-SAW Enterprises manufacturer of Spare Soles takes a fresh approach to develop solutions for a modern women’s lifestyle. They are dedicated to developing fashionable, compact footwear and purse accessories.

So go ahead and kick off your heels!

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Friday, July 30, 2010

Add Up The Savings $25 Gift Card Giveaway...

I am excited to share with you all... the Add Up The Savings Event! We love saving here at our house and also love to help participating schools!

As summer winds down, it's time to sta
rt picking up new supplies for the upcoming school year.

While you're out and about, be sure to stop at your local Kroger Family of Stores (which includes Kroger, Ralph´s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith´s, Fry´s, QFC, Baker´s, Owen´s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott´s Food & Pharmacy) to take advantage of their "Add Up the Savings" Event and stock up on your favorite General Mills & Kimberly Clark brands From August 8 through August 21, when you buy 8 participating items from any Kroger store, you'll receive $4 off of your purchase. Some of the great participating brands include: Cheerios, Yoplait Yogurt, Pillsbury Cookies & Biscuits, Kleenex, Huggies, Betty Crocker Brownies, Cottonelle, and Lucky Charms.

In addition to these great savings, be sure to take advantage of the special Bonus Box Tops Offers and get a jumpstart on helping the participating school of your choice this year.

All you have to do, if you haven't already, is register at www.RewardYourSchool.com. Once you register, you will automatically receive 5 Bonus Box Tops just for signing up! You will also receive custom offers for Bonus Box Tops for purchasing participating products.

These great offers are:
  • Buy any 4 Box Tops products and get 10 Bonus Box Tops

  • Buy any 8 Box Tops products and get 25 Bonus Box Tops

The offers you select will then load onto your Kroger Shopper Card to be redeemed once you purchase the items. It's extra easy because there's no clipping! Just remember to scan your Kroger Shopper Card and the Bonus Box Tops will automatically go straight the participating school of your choice.


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I get to give away a $25 gift card to The Kroger Family of Stores!

*The Kroger Family of Stores Gift Card and info. were all provided by The Kroger Family of Stores, General Mills, and Kimberly Clark through MyBlogSpark.*

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Motorola H17txt with MotoSpeak Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to Motorola I got to review their latest hands-free device, the H17txt with Motospeak! H17txt reads your texts to you over Bluetooth and lets you customize automated responses, so you can put your cell down and stay focused on the road. This is a must with three teenage boys that communicate mostly through texting.

I was so excited to try this out. It works great! I was impressed with how clear the calls sound. It looks great too and is nice and compact!
Thanks Motorola for another great product!

Mo
torola also created a safe driving mobile app, Smart Hands-Free, just type in the state you are traveling to and the local hands-free laws are at your fingertips.

Motorola H17txt with MotoSpeak Fact Sheet

Drive Responsibly: Stay connected and responsible on and off the road.

Keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road with Motorola H17txt with MotoSpeak™, a new Bluetooth headset that is designed to optimize text-to-speech technology. By downloading the MotoSpeak™ application on your cell phone* all your texts can be read over Bluetooth® 1 letting you stay connected in a more responsible way.

Be In The Know

Know who in your phonebook is texting you without lifting a finger with incoming text sender ID announcements delivered to your headset. When paired with any Bluetooth® 1 compatible phone, such as DROID by Motorola, H17txt with MotoSpeak™ allows for turn-by-turn directions to be heard only by the driver, not everyone else in the car.

All Comfortable, All Powerful

Motorola’s H17txt with MotoSpeak™ allows you to customize your wearing style with multiple earhooks and gels, so you can either have it rest gently against your ear or in your ear, so you’re always comfortable no matter how long your call lasts. Get five hours of talk time from a single charge, and if you are running short on time, get two and a half hours of talk time from a 15-minute charge.

Easy Listening

With CrystalTalk™ technology you can hear and be heard even in the noisiest environments. The voice prompts on H17txt with MotoSpeak™ will walk you through the step-by-step process to pair your headset, inform you when the mute is on or off, and even tell you if the battery is low, among other voice prompts. Plus, there’s no need to separate business with pleasure. Connect and receive calls from both your work and personal Bluetooth® 1 enabled devices simultaneously.

  • Easy on: Text messages will automatically be played over your H17txt with MotoSpeak™ every time your headset is activated.

  • Incoming text message sender ID: Always be in the know about who in your phonebook is trying to text you without having to take your hands off the wheel with sender ID announcements.

  • Auto-response message: Determine if you want to send an automated text message to callers informing them that you are driving and will call back when available or pick a more personalized message to send.

  • Translates 150 text acronyms: Acronyms such as lol, btw and l8r are translated when the text message is read aloud, so you will never miss the meaning of a message.

When paired with any Bluetooth-compatible phone, such as DROID by Motorola, H17txt with MotoSpeak™ also allows for turn-by-turn directions to be heard only by the driver, not everyone else in the car. Plus, voice prompts audibly update you on battery level, mute status, how to connect for the first time and more. With this enhanced headset, you can even listen to streaming media, music, videos and games – all hands-free.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Today's Winners...



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And today's winners are...



Cuisinart 1000 Watt Blender...
jacqgrif


$50 gift card to ACandyStore.com
...
Katie

$100 gift card to Amazon...
Luv Bloggin


The Penguins of Madagascar prize pack...
lmurley2000

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Review and Fun Printable Activity Sheets...

This is a good comedy about a kid that's just starting Jr. high and wants to climb the popularity ladder. But everything he does to gain popularity just makes him go down ladder. I died laughing when Greg's brother wanted to beat him up. Then he was hiding in his room and needed to go to the bathroom really bad. When he finally realizes his brother isn't standing outside his door anymore, he runs to the bathroom. Then while he is going his brother jumps out from behind the shower curtain. It scares Greg so bad that he turns toward him and pees all over his brother. This is just one of the many funny scenes in this movie.

The whole family will enjoy this DVD.

I really like all the special
features on the B
lu-ray also.









Now in ce
lebration of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid DVD print out the Fun Activity Sheets for your kids. Just click on each one below to print them.



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Monday, July 26, 2010

Aurora Review and Giveaway...

Allow me to introduce to you Milly™ The Pinkest Kitten, a brand new stuffed animal line from Aurora, the company behind the best selling international toy brand YooHoo & Friends™. Aurora’s www.auroragift.com newest plush animal line is all about PINK.

Also, Milly is available online here via http://shop.auroragift.com/ (the “Milly” section).

Thanks to Aurora I got to review some of their products! They sent me two adorable birthday kittens from the new Milly line. They are so soft and cute! I am going to use them to make up some birthday baskets and can't wait! They also sent me the cutest 10" Pucker Up Lion! You just squeeze it's tummy and it makes a smooch sound and it's cheeks light up! I am going to give it to my hubby for our anniversary! Make sure and check out the new pink Milly line they are so fun! Thanks Aurora for the great products!

Aurora Introduces Milly™ The Pinkest Kitten

Cupcakes Carriers, Dress Up Kitty “Cat”er to Little Girls

Little girls who love plush and pink will love the newest feline phenom!

Milly™ The Pinkest Kitten comes from the company behind the best selling international toy brand YooHoo & Friends™. Ten perfectly pink variations feature Milly as freestanding plush, in dress up or even portable via scented toy pet carriers.

Milly WannaBes are dressed as a princess, ballerina or fairy. Kessler says, “Girls ages three to seven love playing pretend and dress up and aspire to be princesses, ballerinas and fairies most often.

Aurora’s plush toy pet carriers have been one of the company’s best sellers for over five years, and with Milly,” says Kessler, “Aurora has introduced a line of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry scented carriers.” Milly Cupcake Carriers include a removable eight-inch Milly plush animal (Mini-Flopsie™) and for the first time, Aurora’s plush carriers are marked with scents lasting approximately six months (the carriers range in size from six to eight inches).

Milly Birthday Girl is available in two styles, holding either a colorful cupcake or birthday balloon. “Cupcakes, birthdays and little girls go hand-in-hand,” says Kessler. Rounding out the collection, Aurora offers the signature soft and pink Milly as small 10” or medium 13” freestanding, bean filled plush animals. Milly The Pinkest Kitten is on shelves now and perfect for ages three and up.

About Aurora...
Aurora World, Inc. www.auroragift.com, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality, competitively priced plush toys and gifts. Aurora’s name reflects its extensive product lines and growing influence in the worldwide marketplace, as well as its international manufacturing, R&D and distribution resources. Founded in 1981, the Korean company with headquarters also in the United States, United Kingdom and Hong Kong, has ascended quickly to become a respected leader in the world’s toy and gift industry. Aurora created the international plush toy phenomenon - YooHoo & Friends™ - and its corresponding free, interactive web site www.yoohoofriends.com, appealing to young children and tweens alike. The company sells its products via a wide variety of retailers including major zoos, high-end toy stores such as Learning Express, top gift chains such as Hallmark and Claire’s as well as hospital gift shops, fine florists, candy stores and gift/stationery stores worldwide.


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Thanks to
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a choice of your selection from the new Milly line!


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Friday, July 23, 2010

USANA HealthPak Review and Giveaway...


Thanks to USANA I got to review their HealthPak nutritional supplements!

I love the fact that these come in pre-packed daily AM and PM doses. Perfect for me as I am on the go or traveling. I have been eating healthier and going to the gym weekly. Good nutritional supplements are so important to include daily. Since I have been taking these I have more energy and a piece of mind knowing my body is getting what it needs! Thanks USANA for the great products!

HealthPak™

Health Basics...
  • Provides the full daily dose of the top-rated USANA Essentials (Mega Antioxidant and Chelated Mineral)
  • Includes Active Calcium™, a core USANA Optimizer
  • Includes USA NA’s unique AO Booster™ for added antioxidant protection*

Did You Know?

  • HealthPak provides added convenience, making it easy to reach your daily nutritional goals!*

USANA Difference

  • Effective
  • Safe
  • Science-based
  • Pharmaceutical Quality

HealthPak
Nutritional supplements are most effective when used every day. USANA makes it convenient to stay on schedule with pre-packed daily AM and PM doses of the Essentials™ supplements together with our Active Calcium and AO Booster—a powerful dose of antioxidants. No counting. No separating. No excuses. And this pre-packed combination is more than a multivitamin. HealthPak is designed to provide a balance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support the entire body.* Using this product is an excellent start for adults interested in building a strong foundation of health through daily nutrition.* And unlike other packs, HealthPak contains the highest rated nutritional supplements in North America, so you know you’re getting the best. Stick a packet in your pocket or purse—wherever you go, advanced nutrition goes with you.

Total Body Health

Some products simply can’t be placed into a single body system category. Additional trace minerals, mixed carotenoids, bioflavanoids, and other phytochemicals help make these products the premier line of nutritional supplements. Our Total Body Health products provide a comprehensive range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants for daily nutritional support.

USANA Products Combat Eroding Health




USANA Health Sciences is one of America’s leading companies in the field of health and nutrition. USANA helps improve the lives of thousands of people around the world in two ways:
  1. Superior product lines that customers can always trust
  2. Innovative network marketing program that offers a fair and balanced compensation plan for both the average and ambitious USANA Associate

Our Mission
To develop and provide the highest quality, science-based health products, distributed internationally through network marketing, creating a rewarding financial opportunity for our independent Associates, shareholders, and employees.


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HealthPak!

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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Penguins of Madagascar prize pack Giveaway...

SUMMER IS IN SESSION! Along with family vacations and trips to the zoo, General Mills is teaming up with Nickelodeon's The Penguins of Madagascar to bring the action-packed adventures of summer to your very own breakfast table.

Inside specially marked boxes of General Mills cereals, you'll "commence operations" with one of five characters from The Penguins of Madagascar; Skipper, Rico, Kowalski, Private or King Julien. Each participating cereal contains one character launcher with mission details outlined on the back of the box including:

  • Dive In, Soldier - Set an empty plastic cereal bowl on the table and try to pop your launcher into it. Wear a helmet or you'll be squid bait.

  • Longest Propulsion Launcher - Challenge your troops to see who can launch their character the furthest. Go long or go back to the zoo.

  • Target Practice - Create a landing zone with a spoon and try to strategically drop your character into the sweet spot. Hit the target or go back to the drawing board.

  • Clear the Wall - Do you have enough projectile pop to push your launcher over the top of the box? Proceed launchin troops, earn those wings!
Each character is unique and has their own specific role, and together, they're a team with lots of character. With five character launchers to collect, make a splash this summer and try to successfully complete all of their missions.

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Today's Winners...



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And today's winners are...



Percy Jackson & The Olympians DVD...
TommyGirl
Natalie A.

$25 gift card to Fibers.com...
Ginny

Miraclesuit...
redfuzzycow

A pair of SanĂ¼k's
...
Wendyburd1


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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

RedEnvelope Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to
RedEnvelope.com
I got to review these beautiful
18 long stemmed red roses!
Roses have always been my favorite! I was impressed with how fast they came and how well they packed them. These smell great and look so fresh. I can't wait for them to open up all the way. I also really like the ruby vase these came in.

I enjoyed looking at all the neat gifts RedEnvelope has to pick from. They even have personalized items! Thanks RedEnvelope for the great products! You can visit http://www.redenvelope.com/4th-anniversary-gifts-ran04/4th-anniversary-gifts-ran04
to see more neat flowers and gifts!

There is no flower that expresses true love as timelessly and as perfectly as the long-stemmed red rose.
  • 18 fresh-cut, long-stemmed red roses
  • 3 stems baby's breath and greenery
  • measures approximately 20" tall.
  • comes with elegant ruby vase shown


More about RedEnvelope...

They are all about giving
You give to affirm a friendship, to celebrate a new beginning, to thank a colleague, to honor family, to connect with a loved one, to commend successes, to mark passages, to give a little encouragement — or just because it's a joy to give.
From tokens of gratitude to expressions of love, as your partner in giving, RedEnvelope offers a unique and wide-ranging collection of thoughtful gifts for every occasion and everyone on your list — around the clock, all year round.
They only select quality products — many of which are exclusive to RedEnvelope — that are unusual, surprising and beautifully designed to ensure the gifts you give create a special moment when they are opened — whether it's a knowing smile, heartfelt laughter, or a sentimental tear or two.
RedEnvelope offers:
  • Unique gifts of exceptional quality
  • Exclusive gifting options you won't find anywhere else
  • Highest quality, diverse gift monogramming and personalization options
  • First-class gift-giving experience — for giver and recipient — that's inspired, modern and convenient
  • Easy ordering via web and catalog
  • Printed catalogs with seasonal themes and specials
  • Exceptional, signature Gift Box presentation
  • Convenient flexible delivery feature
  • Varied, affordable Shipping Options
  • Insider info and access to online-only specials via email
  • Helpful, knowledgeable Gift Advice via live chat


My r
eaders can get a 10% discount by using code: 10OFFRED

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o
RedEnvelope.com
I get to give a lucky
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