Saturday, December 29, 2012

Mommies with Cents 
is hosting a 
Scotch Brite Botanical Wipes Review & $100 Toys R Us Gift Card #Giveaway

My Silly Monkeys 
is hosting a 
PARENTAL GUIDANCE PRIZE PACK #GIVEAWAY

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Bloggers Wanted ~ A New Year, A New Way To Shop! Event


Bloggers Wanted ~ A New Year, A New Way To Shop! Event

 

A New Year, A New Way to Shop! Event

Sponsored by TopHatter & Hosted by Mom Powered Media

Prize: $200 Cash

Event dates: 1/1 – 1/30

 SIGN UP HERE

BLOGGER SIGN UP!!!!!

BLOGGERS WANTED FOR A $500 CASH GIVEAWAY!!!!

Resolutions to a Better You! Event

Hosted by Mom Powered Media

Prize: $500 Cash

Event dates: 1/3 – 1/31

 SIGN UP HERE

The Art of Random Willy-Nillyness

is hosting acontest


You could win the following: 
 
Charmin Basic 1 roll
Febreze Candle sample
Febreze NOTICEable sample
$10 CVS Gift Card

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Sponsors: Netflix | Route 249 | Mom Blog Society | Jackie's Reviews | Geeky Gamer Mom | Tinkle Monkey | Country Stew | She Informed | S.O.S Mom | Inside My Head | Mom Does Reviews | As Mom Sees It | Giveaway Maven | Reel Mama
December 9th 12:01 am EST-17th 12:59 pm EST

Netflix revolutionizes the way people watch TV shows and movies

With more than 30 million streaming members in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Nordics, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world's leading internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV programs. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can instantly watch movies and TV programs streamed over the internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, internet-connected TVs, home theatre systems, digital video recorders and internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, over 800 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit www.netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.   LG 32CS460 32-INCH Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.   POPCORNNOPOLIS Six regular-sized of our most incredible gourmet flavors jostle for position, nearly bursting out of their cones in their eagerness to overwhelm those unsuspecting taste buds. Creamy Our wildly popular Zebra® Chocolate, Luscious Pecan Caramel, Classic Caramel Corn, Cheddar Cheese, Kettle Corn and Cinnamon Bun.   One lucky winner will be selected to win all three prizes. Simply enter via the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win. GOOD LUCK! 1 Winner USA ONLY
1 year Netflix subscription
6pk Popcornnopolis Gourment Popcorn
LG 32" Flat Screen TV
(Deal Lovin Grandma not responsible for prize shipment)

Monday, December 3, 2012

CARBONA 2 IN 1 STEAM CARPET CLEANER REVIEW



I had the pleasure of testing "Carbona 2 in 1 Steam Carpet Cleaner".
To start off, I must tell you that the room that was tested was in horrible shape!! I have three dogs, one of which is blind and I swear she uses that as an excuse to potty where ever she pleases. In addition to the dogs, there was some serious traffic dirt!!! Needless to say, I was quite skeptical. Here are a few pictures that were taken after we emptied the room before we started cleaning (I did vacum before pics were done)

Here is the main before picture. The stain was generously donated by my dog Mollie. 
Carbona to the Rescue!!!!!!!! 

 I went over the carpet a few times. 



End result was fantastic. The stain is gone!!!!! 



Not only did Carbona get the pet stain out, it also removed the heavy traffic dirt. The best part was there wasnt an odor left behind!!!!

I would definitely recommend Carbona to anyone who is need of getting their carpets clean!! My carpets look great now...just in time for holiday guest!!!!!!!!

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Title: “12 Days of Christmas Giveaways: 40 Giveaway Event!”




Welcome to the “12 Days of Christmas Giveaways 2012”!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways 2012” is hosted by A Spicy Boy, A Cat, and My Fat Ass, and co-hosted with Megomania and Swanksavings. This is the third year that this event is running, and with each passing year it just gets bigger and bigger! This is a fun holiday event with over 40 giveaways, new ones added daily via A Spicy Boy, A Cat, and My Fat Ass.

This event runs from December 1st to the 20th. All giveaways get listed between the 1st to the 12th, so there's fun giveaways every day being launched. The greater value items and gift certificates get listed closer to the end of the 12 days, with each day getting better. Sounds like fun doesn't it? A nice spin off of the famous 12 Day's of Christmas book.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

SODA STREAM GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!

HTML:     Sponsored 
by: Soda Stream | Geeky Gamer Mom | Mom Blog Society | Country Stew | She Informed | Confessions-of-a-Messy The event dates: 12/1 - 12/13 Open to USA ONLY.

Hosted by Geeky Gamer Mom & Mom Blog Society!! 

   TWO WINNERS TWO WINNERS TWO WINNERS TWO WINNERS

Prize: - Fountain Jet – winner’s choice of color (black/silver, red/silver or white) -
1 carbonating bottle, reusable for up to 3 years -
Reusable carbonator to fizz up to 60L of soda -
Variety 6-pack of popular sample-size flavors -
3 full-sized flavors of the winner’s choice
For a chance to win, simply enter the Rafflecopter below! GOOD LUCK!

Deal Lovin Grandma not responsible for prize shipment

Title: “12 Days of Christmas Giveaways: 40 Giveaway Event!”




Welcome to the “12 Days of Christmas Giveaways 2012”!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways 2012” is hosted by A Spicy Boy, A Cat, and My Fat Ass, and co-hosted with Megomania and Swanksavings. This is the third year that this event is running, and with each passing year it just gets bigger and bigger! This is a fun holiday event with over 40 giveaways, new ones added daily via A Spicy Boy, A Cat, and My Fat Ass.

This event runs from December 1st to the 20th. All giveaways get listed between the 1st to the 12th, so there's fun giveaways every day being launched. The greater value items and gift certificates get listed closer to the end of the 12 days, with each day getting better. Sounds like fun doesn't it? A nice spin off of the famous 12 Day's of Christmas book.

Monday, November 26, 2012

IN MY OPINION 

is hosting a giveaway 

click here for your chance to win 

Holiday Gift Guide ~ Give the Gift of Christ's Love This Holiday Season From Dayspring {Review & Giveaway}

CAPTAIN FUSSYBUCKETS 

is hosting a 

12 Days of Gifts Galore Giveaway Hop Contest!!

Click here for your chance to win!!

SHE SCRIBES 

is hosting a 

Fun in the Kitchen With Chef Boyardee & the Little Chef Project Giveaway

Click here for your chance to win!!!!!!

CONTEST CORNER 

is hosting a 

Omron USB Pedometer Giveaway

Click here to enter for your chance to win!!

LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH WITH LESLIE

is hosting a Friends Giveaway

Enter here for your chance to win 

a picture frame and two over sized coffee mugs!!!

ASCENDING BUTTERFLY

Is Hosting A

Gotta Getta Gund 

Giveaway

Click here for your chance to win!!!!!

Sunday, November 25, 2012

MOM SCRIBES
is hosting a 
December P&G Brandsaver contest
Enter here to win 
  • Gillette Series Sensitive Skin Shave Gel
  • Gillette MACH3 Razor
  • Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer With Sunscreen
  • $20 Dollar General Gift Card

iPad Mini Giveaway and $100 in Paypal Cash!

 WORK SAVE LIVE 

IS HOSTING A CONTEST

ENTER HERE TO WIN

Saturday, November 24, 2012

THE FRUGAL TOAD

is hosting a

$200 Amazon Gift Card or $200 PayPal cash Giveaway!!

Click here for your chance to win!!

Netflix Movie Night Event

Free blogger event. 

You will receive one link at no cost 

Event Dates: December 9-17th

 as a thank you for participating in this event Prize: 1 year Netflix subscription 6pk Popcornnopolis Gourment Popcorn LG 32" Flat Screen TV 

Requirement: Agree to post the giveaway html on the date the event begins and promote at least 3x a week. 

GET MORE TRAFFIC TO YOUR SITE! BRING DOWN YOUR ALEXA RANK BY HOSTING A PAGE: Page Hosts {$10 each} Co-Host Spots {$25 each} - 

GET MORE TRAFFIC TO YOUR SITE! BRING DOWN YOUR ALEXA RANK AND GET BACKLINKS! 

Benefits are html link on all blogs participating in the event, up to 4 links on the rafflecopter including one enter/comment link worth 10 entry points and hosts will receive a follow/like page to be hosted on their blog. Payment options: Paypal - ladonna@ladonnadennis.com

L.A. Minerals Elite 18 Piece Synthetic Makeup Brush Set Event Sign-Up Form (RV $69.99)

Free blogger event!!

  You will receive one link at no cost as a thank you for participating in this event.

 Prize: L.A. Minerals Elite 18 Piece Synthetic Makeup Brush Set RV $69.99 
Event Dates: December 5 - December 19 Open: 
US Requirements to join:
 *Create an announcement post if you would like. It helps with the referal prize! *
You must agree to post the giveaway html on the date the event begins. 
Please promote it at least 3 times a week. You can grab the html here http://bit.ly/TCZsJs 
Cost of links: If you would like to purchase one link it will cost $1.00. 
 Payment options: Please make all payments to everythingbychelsea@gmail.com as a paypal gift. *** The person that refers the most unique people to this event will receive a host page ***

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!

Enjoy the time you have with your family and friends!! There is so much to be thankful for!! Get lots of rest so you can be ready for BLACK FRIDAY shopping!!


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

TAMMY'S TWO CENTS 

is hosting a 

H&R Block – Emerald Advance – $300 Cash Gift card Giveaway

Click here to enter for your chance to win!!!!

TRYING TO GO GREEN 

is hosting a contest

to win a 

coupon for a free bottle of Purex Plus Oxi

ENTER HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

I am at the awkward moment where I am unable to follow anyone else on Twitter until I get more people following me!! Please help me by following me in Twitter!! Much Thanks!!!!!

Follow Here

Sunday, November 18, 2012

WIN A HEAD COOLIE FOR YOU AND A FRIEND!!!!

Finally a way to stay cool while working out!!!!

click here for your chance to win

Saturday, November 17, 2012

BARBARA'S BEAT 

is hosting a 

Giveaway Hop Contest where you can win

 a $25 Amazon GC, and other Christmas gifts from more than 125 bloggers 11/29 

Click here for your chance to win

Free 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways sign ups

Free 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways sign ups 

  12 Days of Christmas Giveaways 2012 

is hosted by  

A Spicy Boy, A Cat, and My Fat Ass

This is the third year for this event, and it keeps getting bigger. This fun holiday event can be joined by many bloggers in a couple different ways. Create a post promoting this event and get a free Facebook or Twitter link!

How the event works…
It runs from Dec. 1- 20. All reviews/giveaways get listed between Dec. 1-12, so there’s fun giveaways everyday. The greater value items and gift certificates get listed last, with each day getting better. It's a spin on the 12 Days of Christmas.

The MAIN Giveaway event will happen on 

A Spicy Boy, A Cat, and My Fat Ass 

and contains more than 30 giveaways. If you wish to join in and host your own giveaway (only one is needed) for the event, you’re welcome to join in. If you do so, you will get a free Facebook and Twitter link on our Rafflecopter for every giveaway. You will also be added to a Linky that will get posted on every giveaway. An announcement blog post for the event is required for this option.

If don’t wish to find your own sponsors for a giveaway, you can still join.

Free Option
To be eligible for this option you need to create a blog post announcing sign-ups for 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways 2012, and submit your link (in the document). When filling out the sign-up form, say you posted and shared the link to your post. This option will get you your first link free. If you choose the free option you can still purchase other options.

Other Options

  • $5 – for Facebook and Twitter Link (For those who don’t want to post an announcement post, or people without a website/blog).
  • $2 – for Each additional Link (up to 3.)
  • Host pages are $10
  • Co-Host spots are $25: Co-Host spot includes link back to your blog, 5 links and a host page.
  • All bloggers that pay for their links will be moved up on the Rafflecopter!
Payments should be sent via PayPal to kimmie_1980@hotmail.com

There is a Facebook group to help keep everyone updated and connected on what’s going on. Feel free to request access: https://www.facebook.com/groups/452968988086618/

Click on the link below for the sign up form!!!

 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways 2012


Please let them know who referred you!!!


THE ADVENTURES OF J-MAN AND MILLER BUG

is hosting a 

Jingle Jubilee Giveaway Hop! Win a Soda Stream Prize Pack!

Click here for your chance to win

MOMMIES WITH CENTS

is hosting a 

Brave On Demand $25 Visa Gift Card/Prize Pack #Giveaway

click here for your chance to win

Thursday, November 15, 2012

SUSAN'S DISNEY FAMILY 

is hosting a giveaway!!

One winner will win a Ninja 3 in 1 cooking system a $160.00 value!

Click here for your chance to win!

SUSAN'S DISNEY FAMILY 

is hosting a 

Hallmark Holiday Prize Pack ($60.00 value)

Click here for your chance to win!!

DADDY FOREVER 

is hosting a 

SKIL iXO Vivo Cordless Screwdriver (comes with a power corkscrew) 

GIVEAWAY

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

Friday, November 9, 2012

MOMMIES WITH CENTS 

is posting a 

$$100.00 Cash Giveaway!!!!

click here for your chance to win!!

3 PRINCES AND A PRINCESS 2

is hosting an

Olive Garden Gift Card Giveaway

Click here to enter for your chance to win!!

PINK DANDY CHATTER 

is hosting a 

Sweat Pretty with Puma Contest

Click here for your chance to win some awesome Puma gear

Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Review

Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Review


I was lucky enough to receive a Mary Kay Timewise Repair Volu-Firm sampler set.

The set included small sample packs of:
1) Volu-Firm Day Cream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
2) Volu-Firm Foaming Cleanser
3)  Volu-Firm Eye Renewal Cream
4) Volu-Firm Lifting Serum
5) Volu-Firm Night Time Treatment with Retinol

The following is what Mary Kay says that this repair kit can do:


The TimeWise Repair™ regimen fights the advanced signs of aging, including the two most visible signs of advanced skin aging: loss of skin volume and loss of firmness.
Every product in this advanced age-fighting regimen contains the exclusive Volu-Firm™ Complex, which features plant stem cells, a specialized peptide and a hyaluronic acid booster. TimeWise Repair™ combines extensive research, innovative ingredients and comprehensive testing to deliver the benefits that target the advanced signs of skin aging. Think of it as a new beginning for your skin. Suitable for all skin types.

I decided to do a short review on the results of these products. I have not previously used ANY Mary Kay products, so I am very curious and anxious to try them out.

The sample only contained enough product to use for about three days providing I used it sparingly.

I used the the foaming cleanser once a day for three days. My face felt very refreshed and clean feeling after every use. It took very little to wash my entire face and neck!!!

Before putting on my make up I applied the Eye renewal Cream (only tow days worth), and the Lifting serum, in addition to the Day Cream. My face did seem a bit perkier but not enough to declare any significant change. I did feel like my skin was very soft after application. There were not any noticeable changes around my eyes.

So, end result...would I use again?

Yes. Even though there wasn't a lot of product to sample with, I loved the way my face felt after use. I do believe that it would be worth buying a month supply to see results after a longer period of time. 


Thursday, November 8, 2012

MOM MART

is hosting a 

Contours Classique 3-in-1 Bassinet Giveaway!

Click here for your chance to win!!!

HEN'S NEST 

is hosting a 

Magic Castle by Blast Zone - Bounce House Giveaway!

 Click here for your chance to win!!

 

GIVEAWAYS & GLITTER 

is hosting a

Magic Mine Wooden Train Tunnel Set from MelissaAndDoug.com

 click here for your chance to win!!!

CONTEST CORNER

is hosting 

Bits Limited SCG3 Energy Saving Smart Strip 

Contest

Click here for your chance to win this Fabulous prize!!!

A MOM'S TAKE 

is hosting 

a Dremel Tool 8220 Giveaway!!!!

Who doesn't have at least one use for a Dremel. I know I use mine on MULTIPLE projects!!!

Click here for your chance to win this awesome tool!!!!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

DIZZY MOMMY CHRONICLES 

is hosting a 

Eat Smart Precision Get Fit Digital Body Fat Scale CONTEST

Click here for your chance to win this awesome scale!!!!

CONTEST CORNER

is hosting a 

SPACE INVADER ARCADE CAKE MOLD GIVEAWAY

I don't know about you....but I used to LOVE playing Space Invaders as a kid!!!! 

Click here for your chance to win this awesome prize!!!!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Monday, November 5, 2012

Thursday, November 1, 2012

DEAL LOVIN GRANDMA: FISHER PRICE HOUSE PARTY REVEIW

DEAL LOVIN GRANDMA: FISHER PRICE HOUSE PARTY REVEIW: House Party is a  wonderful site where you can apply to host a party for select products. When you are selected you are s...

FISHER PRICE HOUSE PARTY REVEIW




House Party is a  wonderful site where you can apply to host a party for select products. When you are selected you are sent a host package that includes various things to share chosen by the product company. You are required to invite guest and make your party fun while you introduce the select product!!!! 

 When you host a party the party pack is free and you are not required to buy or sell anything!!! 

 


I have hosted many House Party's since I have joined House Party! The most recent (and by far the greatest) was a Fisher Price House Party. 


 My host pack included four of the most incredible age appropriate Fisher Price toys!!! In addition there were wonderful coupons to pass out as well as informational play tips and catalogs!!!  


The toys included : 
1) Cruise & Groove Ballapalooza
2) Laugh & Learn Apptivity Monkey
3) Stride-to-Ride Puppy
4) Stand-Up Ballcano


I am just going to focus on a review of one of the toys!! The Ballapalooza!!!! I chose this toy out of the four because it was the biggest hit of all!!! The age group of the children that attended the party ranged from 6 months to four years and everyone of the kids loved this toy. 
The Ballapalooza has balls that fit perfect in a small hand and can be put on "slides" and roll down a coaster to the end. There is even a "trampoline" that the balls can bounce off of onto the slide area. There is a music function that plays upbeat tunes that the toddlers were dancing too the whole time!!! For the littler ones there is a door that can be opened and closed or the babies can crawl through.

I can not say enough good things about this toy!!!  The toy is age appropriate with the range age group from 6-36 months.It is fun, brightly colored, and a sure winner for your little one!!!!!








My moms backyard pergola contest!!! PLEASE VOTE TODAY!!!!!

Please follow this link and vote for the one titled "Our New Eden Pergola" It is the one before the last!!

http://newenglandarbors.com/information/photo-contest

SHE SCRIBES 

 IS HOSTING A 

CHASING MAVERICKS MOVIE GIVEAWAY



 MY FOUR MONKEYS 

Is Hosting a Chasing Mavericks Giveaway!!!!!

 Follow the links below to enter for your chance to win 

 Chasing Mavericks Prize Pack that includes a $25 Visa Gift Card for a day at the movies, a copy of the official soundtrack, a copy of the book Chasing Mavericks: The Movie Novelization, and a Live Like Jay Bracelet

 www.educationalinsights.com 


Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Icefairy's Treasure Chest is hosting a Kroger giveaway!!!


Enter now for your chance to win a $25.00 Kroger gift card!!!!


Icefairy's Treasure Chest

CHECK IT OUT


You May be Next is hosting a stroller giveaway..........

The Holiday Gift Guide Countdown Giveaway – Win An Amazon Gift Card Giveaway, Holiday Gift Guide Add comments Sep 222012


Check out the Holiday Gift Guide 2012 at Frugality is Free and enter to win an Amazon Gift card worth $15.00!! 

The Not So Glamorous Life With Teenagers and Beyond


Those of us with children can remember every detail about the day that our little bundles of joy were born. It was clearly the best day of our lives as well as the moment of the biggest change in our worlds!!! We had seemingly permanent smiles and endless ideas of the accomplishments that our children would achieve in the future. Even through the sleepless nights and mounds of dirty clothes, diapers, and bottle refills we maintained that clear view of our future doctors and lawyers.

Most of us can agree that the ups and downs between birth and the end of elementary school are the best days of parenthood. Mainly because kids tend to be the sweetest and most controllable. They absorb everything and are very eager to learn, love, laugh, and play. It is also quite certainly the most important time of parenting just because they are so apt to soaking everything in.

So what happens when your adorable bundle of joy suddenly becomes the unruly, misbehaving, rebellious teenager....or worse than that ...... they become young adults and are labeled as a thorn in society's side.  

Today's generation of children are raised in many different ways. Society has relaxed on morals and on taking responsibility; which makes it very difficult for people to raise their children as they see fit. This meaning disciplinary measures, religious teachings and practices, etc.  In addition, the normal family home seems to be made up of broken or non traditional family members. It seems that when a person becomes troublesome, the the blame is immediately pointed at the parent or guardian. I would have to agree that there are always some contributing factors, but can a parent really be the whole reason a kid has grown up to make some very wrong decisions?

I have three children; all of which who are completely different. One is completely irresponsible and would rather starve to death that get up and work  (age 22). One who has a great job and a new goal on a daily basis (age 20).  And then there is the the teenager (17) who  at one moment is going find the cure to cancer (and is smart enough to do so) and the next moment could care less about life unless pot is legalized.
Mom and Dad Catching Teenagers Being Lazy

As a parent, I have literally put everything I have into raising my children the best way I can. I provided love, care, responsibility, religious openness, lessons in loving others, and much much more.  I have had to wake up to reality with my children and realize that no matter how hard you try...sometimes your best is not going to result as you would like.

I would love to hear stories and experiences involving children and young adults. Ideas and opinions of society and why today's generation of kids are so difficult. Is is the blame of the parents? What should the community or society do different to change the new generation traits that have become so abundant and disturbing.


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Friday, October 12, 2012

All About ME!!



Let me start by saying that I am completely new to blogging! This being said, please humor my mistakes and ignorance as I go. I will openly accept any criticism and advice!!

 I am very happy to be a part of the ever so large wonderful family of bloggers!!!! You all have inspired me to become frugal, share and seek opinions, and make life as simple and rewarding as possible!!!!!

My goal is to learn to be an active blogger with such topics as reviews, giveaways, and freebies!! In addition I am going to add family topics for families with teens!! I will try to update as often as possible within my crazy life!!!

So here I go....all about me- 

I am a 40 year old married mom of five (3 mine and 2 his). Our children are ages 22, 21, 20, 17, and 15. I also have 2 grandchildren, ages 2 and 9 months, with another 2 on the way (both due in April). 

I am a full time career mom currently working for the State as a Legal Secretary. I am graduate of Strayer University with a BA in Criminal Justice.


My interest ....I have an obsession with sweeping and freebie finding......... I am learning how to coupon....and I am most passionate about herpetology (study of reptiles), sewing renaissance costumes and quilts, and sitting back having the best family moments ever!!!!


 

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Wall Creations from New Life Painting

This page is an introduction to my husbands Faux Finishes. I will randomly pick some of his work to display on occasion (To show off his talent of course)!!! 



 

 If you would like to see more, friend him on Facebook!!