Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Today's Winners...

All are welcome to use this button to post on your blog or sidebar. You are all winners in my book :) 
And today's winners are...


Beauty Basic Supply gift card...
Dab 

JCP Gift Card...
Pam 

Afterheelz...

SOUND+SLEEP machine... 

Nick Chavez Traditions... 
Congrats to the winners!

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Shopvac Review and $100 ATGStores.com Giveaway...

Thanks to ATGStores.com we got to review an awesome Shop-Vac!
This Shop-Vac is 8 Gallons with 5.5 peak HP. We like how sharp this stainless steel Wet/Dry Vac looks! It can be used for wet pickup in garages or basements. Dry pickup in workshops, basements and vehicle clean up.

Check out all of the accessories it came with:
7' x 1¼" Friction Fit Hose
3 1¼" Extension Wands
10" Wet/Dry Nozzle
1¼" Crevice Tool
1¼" Gulper Nozzle

Also included filters:
Cartridge filter with retainer
Disposable filter bag

Features:
12' power cord
Stainless Steel Tank
Side tank handles
Top carry handle
3 year warranty
Made in U.S.A.

Performance Specifications:
Peak Horsepower: 5.5 Peak HP
Cubic Feet Per Minute (CFM) of Air Flow: 195
Sealed Pressure (in inches): 59
Electrical Ratings: 120V 60Hz 11.5Amps
Peak Air Watts: 345 

My boys including the big one (my hubby) were so excited when this came! They have been wanting a Shop-Vac for a while. This is going to be great anytime we want to vacuum spills up in the garage. Or if our hot tub floods the house again like last month, this would have come in handy then. My husband loves keeping his truck clean and now it's going to be quick and easy to vacuum it out in the driveway. This does a great job and we are very impressed with the suction power it has!

Thanks to ATGStores.com for the amazing products and customer service!
ATGStores.com has 500 great stores like LightingUniverse.com, FixtureUniverse.com, DecorUniverse.com, HomeFurnitureShowroom.com, 
 SportingGoodsCentral.com, NewBabySupply.com, OutdoorLivingShowroom.com,
CookingandTableware.com and HandandPowerToolShop.com.


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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Crazy for Bargains Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to Crazy for Bargains we got to review some of their awesome products! We got these precious baby girl and boy pajamas!  
The Ladybug Cotton Footed Sleeper Pajamas for Baby Girls is adorable! Your baby girl will be as cute as a bug in this bright ladybug footed sleeper. It comes complete with adorable ruffles across the seat.

This Sozo Monkey Cotton Sleeper for Baby Boys is 100% cotton. It's blue striped body has monkey appliques on the front. The feet look just like two little monkey faces. The sleeves are a solid beige. 
 
• Zips up the front
• Soft, 100% cotton
• Sozo brand infant sleepwear


Both of these are so soft and cute! The little monkey faces on the feet make me smile. And the cute ruffles on the seat of the girls, are so adorable. Perfect for your baby or for a gift!
We also got the Izod Brown Moccasin Slippers for Men!

These classic, microsuede slippers for men are chocolate brown. They are moccasin-style slippers. They are Izod brand.
• Surface clean only
• Durable soles


I got these for my teenage son that lives in slippers and he loves them! He says they are comfy and I like that they look classy too. Crazy for Bargains has super cute pajamas and other fun things for the whole family. Make sure and check them out!


Thanks Crazy for Bargains for the awesome products and customer service!



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Monday, August 22, 2011

Disney PROM Review and Giveaway...


On August 30th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment releases PROM on Blu-ray & DVD! A group of young teenagers navigate the unpredictable halls of high school as the weeks lead up to the legendary night. This PG-rated movie is great for family movie night. Bonus material includes a Making Of featurette, Bloopers, music videos and more! 

At “Prom”, every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. For Nova Prescott (Aimee Teegarden), it’s a classic tale of opposites attracting when she finds herself drawn to the guy (Thomas McDonell) who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Share the laughter and the drama as secrets are brought to light, seemingly steady relationships unravel and new romance catches fire. Get ready for this hilariously heartfelt date with destiny featuring a hot ensemble cast of rising young stars and cool bonus features. There are hundreds of nights in high school, but there’s only one Prom!

Rated: PG
Run time: 104 minutes

If you have teenagers, you'll love this movie! Parents will enjoy seeing what happens when their kids are trying to ask someone to prom and teens will love this movie because they can relate to all the characters in the movie. It has comedy, romance and drama. 

Lloyd was pretty funny in the movie with all his failed attempts of asking girls to prom. I loved when he hung the sign on the freeway overpass for the girl to read and a diesel came driving by and ripped the sign down before the girl could read it. I felt bad when the kids worked so hard on all the prom decorations just to have them burn down when the shed catches on fire. It was fun watching the romance between the class president and the bad boy of school. This is a good clean fun movie.

The Blu-ray has a lot of special features like:
The making of Prom, bloopers, deleted scenes and much more. There's an exclusive short with Lloyd that's pretty good too. 

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I get to give one lucky winner a Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack!

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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Essentia Classic Memory Foam Pillow Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to Essentia we got to try one of their awesome pillows! They sent us the Classic Memory Foam Pillow and it's wonderful!

This Classic Memory Foam Pillow is a traditional design that has been combined with the benefits of pressure relieving natural memory foam.

Benefits

-This material molds itself to your exact body shape to evenly distribute head and neck weight, reducing pressure that often causes stiffness, poor sleep, and pain.

-Made with Natural Memory Material so it's 80% more breathable than a synthetic memory foam pillow, thereby reducing heat and discomfort.

I love the support this pillow gives me. It's great that is molds it's self to my body. Having the right pillow makes a huge difference for getting a good night's sleep.

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I get to give one lucky winner the Classic Memory Foam Pillow shown above!

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Friday, August 19, 2011

Invisible Skinz Review...

Thanks to Invisible Skinz we got to review some of their great products!
We got some smartbuds that are pure in-ear bliss. Combining the convenience and quality of digital music with top-of-the-line equipment, the clear, balanced sound of smartbuds let's us get the most out of our devices. The premium length, tangle-free cord features a tough polyurethane coating.

These smartbuds can be worn in a specific slider alignment called "Hangin' Tight," which keeps the buds around your neck, even when not in use. They are multifunctional; including a microphone and in-line music control to easily switch between music and phone calls on almost all smartphones.

These are high quality and have crystal clear sound. With teenagers in the house these are awesome. We will for sure be ordering some more of these for gifts. 

We love all the cool things you can get for your devices and phones. Make sure and check them out here! You can even personalize your skins. We spent a long time designing and had a lot of fun on the site! 

More about Invisible Skinz... 

They sell custom shields for lots of different products, makes and models, including laptop skins and protectors, an iPod invisible shield, laptop accessories skins, PDA skins and more. Shop Their great selection to find the products that match your cell phone cover needs, including the invisible shield iPhone cover. If you can't find what you're looking for, give them a call and let them cut a custom skin to fit your product!


Thanks Invisible Skinz for the awesome customer service and products! 

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Scentsy Warmer and 3 bars Giveaway...


Thanks to Mark & Erika Barney with Scentsy I got to review some great products!

First we got the adorable Lenny the Lamb Scentsy Buddy!
Sweet and soft, Lenny the Lamb is 5.5” wide, 9.5” tall when seated, and 15.5” tall from head to toe. He comes alive with fragrance when you place a Scent Pak in the zippered pocket in his back.

This is perfect for your baby or a gift! I love to put the Pima Cotton or Newborn  Nursery Scent Pak in it. It's smells good and is so soft and cute! 

We also got the Tiki full size warmer and 3 fun bars to go with it!
Bring a slice of island living home with Tiki, a fun and funky interpretation of ancient stone carvings. This is such a fun warmer for summer. It reminds us of Hawaii and we love it!

I love all the different Scentsy bars and warmers to pick from. Go visit  and Mark & Erika Barney check out all the cool products. They are awesome to work with very knowledgeable of the products.

Why Scentsy? Scentsy is the Authentic Wickless Candle Company, founded on the simple idea of offering a safer alternative to traditional candles. 

Highly scented wickless candles, heated in decorative warmers where the wax is melted by the heat of a low-watt bulb, infuse a space with beautiful fragrance – without a flame. The concept is simple. The warmers are beautiful. The fragrances are unique.

Scentsy warmers are
SAFE to use around kids and pets. The wax is warmed by a low watt light bulb.  The exclusive Scentsy wax also has a melting point of just above normal body temperature so the melted wax will not burn. 

No Flame. No Wick. No Soot. No Worries.

Thank you Mark & Erika Barney for the awesome products and customer service! 

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Today's Winners...

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And today's winners are...

RIO DVD...
PaulineMilner

Pair of Nomad shoes... 
Mrs. Beautiful

Barry Manilow CD... 
Ellen 
Erin Cook 

$25 Walmart Gift Card...
SallyDillard 

Mars Needs Moms DVD...
Theresa C 

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Jenny Oaks Baker Wish Upon a Star CD Giveaway...

I was so excited to be able to go see Jenny Oaks Baker perform some of the songs from her new Wish Upon a Star CD adapted from classic Disney favorites
Come read the post, comment and enter to win her beautiful new CD over at my Book Giveaways blog HERE!

Friday, August 12, 2011

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years: DVD Giveaway...

MARLEY & ME: THE PUPPY YEARS
Arriving on Blu-Ray and DVD August 16th
 
Following the box office smash hit of Marley and Me, the world's most misbehaved dog returns in Marley & Me: The Puppy Years as a loveable pint size puppy. This time Marley spends the summer with his owner, Bodie Grogan, who has to live with his strict veteran grandfather while trying to prepare Marley for the neighborhood dog agility contest. This is a fantastic adventure filled with fun, laughs, and love. 

Grandpas Military Discipline Guide

Being a seasoned Army veteran, Grandpa knows how to whip someone into shape! In Marley and Me: The Puppy Years Grandpa gets Bodie in line by making him do chores around the house , including things such as making his bed correctly to mowing the lawn. That being said, we wanted to take a nod from Grandpa and give some helpful hints and tips to encourage your kids to do chores around the house.

1. Use A Reward System

As a reward for Bodie doing chores around the house, Grandpa decided to build the dog agility course, which is a great way to persuade your kids to do their chores. Having a system that won't be taken advantage of, such as rewarding a child for every five chores they accomplish, is a great way to reward your child.

2. Don’t Turn Chores into Punishment

If your kids misbehave  - DON'T punish them by making them do chores, as there simply is no way to learn a lesson out of that. They only time children should be told to do a chore is if they did wrong to another sibling, with their chore acting as a way of making up for it and showing sincerity. This is a great lesson to teach kids so they can learn how to forgive and make up for their actions.

3. Consider Giving Kids an Allowance

Giving children an allowance as an incentive is a good thing - but this system can be abused if it isn't carefully monitored!  Hence, it may be a good idea to have a penalty system; i.e., for every chore your child forgets to do, they lose a dollar off their allowance they would have received.

4. Have A Structured System

Every morning Grandpa made Bodie make his bed with hospital corners, and having a structured system is very important when it comes to getting your kids to complete their chores for many reasons. Having your family do certain tasks at the same times every day allows for them to be on a schedule so that they know what is expected at a certain time.

5. Time your child's performance

This is a great way to motivate your kids to complete their chores and have it done in a time frame you want it in. By saying that a certain chore is not done by a certain time with the knowledge that something fun is going to be taken away for the night is a great motivator and allows you to not constantly nag on your kids to do their chores.

One lovable canine goes on a magical new adventure for the entire family in Marley & Me: The Puppy Years, cuddling up on Blu-ray and DVD August 16 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Filmed on location in Vancouver, British Columbia by acclaimed director Michael Damian, this touching side story to the original box office smash Marley & Me introduces us to Marley as the lovable pint-sized pup.

Fall into puppy love with "the world's worst dog" who now has a frisky voice and an attitude to match. Join Marley for his mischievous puppy years, as he and his summer pal, Bodie Grogan, wreak havoc on a neighborhood dog contest. Marley outwits Dobermans, Shepherds and Collies, while stealing hearts in his own unique and lovable way.

The Marley & Me: The Puppy Years Blu-ray and DVD is packed with bonus material allowing fans to go behind-the-scenes to see all the animal fun on the set. Available at 4,000 Walmart and Sam's Club locations nationwide and in Canada, both the Blu-ray and DVD are now available for pre-order exclusively at Walmart.com.

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Thursday, August 11, 2011

eShakti $20 off for all my readers...

Thanks to eShakti here is a $20 gift for all my readers...

Use promo code STAYCALM0811 especially created for my readers to get $20 off when you shop at eShakti - valid till Oct. 31st, 2011! 


I love that I can custom make my clothes here! I even got to add short sleeves and longer lengths to the dresses I ordered. They are awesome quality and such a great place to shop!
eShakti's Mission:
• To make every customer look her absolute best.

• Provide amazing styles and a wide variety of fabrics and color choices in all sizes from 0-26.

• Ensure the best possible fit and fall by providing all customers with the ability to personalize any item.


Vision:
• One size does not fit all and all sizes are not created equal. For too long women have been forced to conform to standard sizing that too often doesn’t fit properly.

• At eShakti, a woman can shop for exactly what she wants - no compromise, no premium to pay. She can ask for the fabric, color, body, styling and sizing that she likes. Never again will a woman have to hear that her size is not available.


All items, including custom orders are shipped in 3 days or less and should arrive at your door within 7 days.

Thanks again eShakti for the STAYCALM0811 $20 off promo code especially created for my readers!

Note: The discount code is not case sensitive. Only one gift certificate can be used per order. The code can be used any number of times until the validity period. This discount code is not applicable on our Overstock category. This cannot be clubbed with any other offer / discount that may be active during this period.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Cami Secret Review...

Thanks to Cami Secret I got to try their awesome products!
I love the layered look but without the bulk. I don't like wearing two shirts since I get so hot. Cami Secret is the perfect solution!
These attach and remove instantly. The new and improved snap design stays put and works great. I love all the different looks I can get with the fun 12 colors that comes in the Deluxe Collection.

Cami Secret gives you the layered look that you would get with a camisole, but without the hassle or bulk of an entirely separate garment. Cami Secret is made of light weight, breathable fabric that simply snaps onto your bra to give you the appearance of wearing a camisole.

Cami Secret is one size fits all and it easily adjusts to exactly where you want it. Cami Secret can go with any shirt to completely change the look of an outfit. Cami Secret comes in a wide variety of colors to go with any style or color outfit.

Thanks Cami Secret for the awesome products and customer service! 

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