Giveaway Overload

Monster Jam at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island Giveaway

2012-01-21T17:36:00.000-08:00

MamaLuvsBooks: Monster Jam at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island Giveaway

the mommyhood chronicles: Mary Poppins at the PPAC, RI- Win a family 4 pack-...

2012-01-20T20:45:00.000-08:00

Mary Poppins at the PPAC, RI- Win a family 4 pack-...:
Giveaway: One winner will receive a four pack to see Mary Poppins, the Broadway musical for the Wednesday February 8 show at 7 pm.

Walgreens Prescription Savings Club

2012-01-15T15:05:00.001-08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Recently Walgreens and Express Scripts ended their contract due to failed negotiations. Many are wondering what they will do now that this relationship has ended. Some customers who have used Walgreens for years due to the flexible hours and convenient locations are worried about finding a new pharmacy that may not be as convenient. The good news is that not everyone who uses Walgreens Pharmacy is affected by the change. If the back of your insurance card does not say Express Scripts then you are not affected. If the back of your card does say Express Scripts then check with your Walgreens pharmacist because only certain plans are affected.

Walgreens is taking steps to ease the change and help customers continue to use a pharmacy they are comfortable with. With the Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens customers can get savings on over 8,000 brand-name and generic medications. If you join during January your first year of your annual membership is $10 for a family or $5 for an individual. Regular membership fees are $35 for a family and $20 for an individual. In addition to savings on medications, you can also receive discounts on flu shots, pet prescriptions, nebulizers, and diabetic supplies. You can also receive bonuses for purchasing Walgreens brand products and photofinishing services.

You can stay updated by following Walgreens on Twitter and 'liking' Walgreens on Facebook.

the mommyhood chronicles: Personalized Kids Hooded Towel/Cape Giveaway/Revie...

2012-01-13T14:36:00.000-08:00

Personalized Kids Hooded Towel/Cape Giveaway: I am so excited to bring you this awesome review/giveaway from Little Bird Threads . If you know me, you know I absolutely love etsy. When ...

MamaLuvsBooks: I LOVE the Book Jumanji!!! Want to WIN one for yo...

2012-01-13T14:29:00.000-08:00

MamaLuvsBooks: I LOVE the Book Jumanji!!! Want to WIN one for yo...: It’s a Family Fun Night Giveaway – Jumanji Style Adventures Ahead! This is a Family fun night giveaway filled with adventure for your family...

Life, Loss, and Other Things Worth Mentioning: Detect5 Progressive Pregnancy Test: Review and Gi...

2012-01-11T11:53:00.000-08:00

Detect5 Progressive Pregnancy Test

Life, Loss, and Other Things is having a great giveaway for a progressive pregnancy test.

Pepper Spray Giveaway at Damsel In Defense Pro ~ Ends 1/12

2012-01-06T22:43:00.000-08:00

Visit Damsel In Defense Pro Alyssa McVey's blog to enter to win a pepper spray. Ends 1/12/12.

Excited 2 Learn Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 1/10

2011-12-21T22:15:00.000-08:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win a prize pack from Excited to Learn. Ends 1/10/12.

Damsel In Defense

2011-12-20T21:14:00.000-08:00

I have just joined a company that was created to help women protect themselves at home and on the go. Did you know:

"1 in 6 women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetimes.

College age women are 4 times more likely to be assaulted.

Every 2 minutes someone in the US is sexually assaulted.

One burglary occurs every 10 seconds.

One violent crime occurs every 20 seconds.

One aggravated assault occurs every 35 seconds.

One robbery occurs every 60 seconds."

We sell stun guns, pepper spray, and on the go protection so women can feel safe. Check it out and contact me if you are interested in purchasing!

What Makes a Great Razor

2011-12-01T19:31:00.000-08:00

Having a good quality razor is very important. I should know because I have had many run-ins with razors that have not ended well for me. The worst one was when I was on vacation. I decided to buy a 10 pack of razors for a dollar. There should have been warning bells! Never, ever! buy a multi-pack of razors for a dollar. Just don't. When I started shaving, not only was the razor taking the hair off, but it took my skin as well! That was one painful experience. From that point on I have always made it a point to buy good quality razors, no matter what. Even if I leave mine at home and I'm going on a trip, I will spend the extra money to get a good one. No more losing skin for me.

I was very happy to learn about the safety razors from The Art of Shaving. I have been reading reviews and there are no negative comments! None. All the reviewers say they have never had a closer or better shave than with one of these razors. I think this Christmas my husband may find a shiny silver razor in his stocking, and I may be stealing it quite often to use for myself!

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog about shaving cream and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

Why Sweaters are a Must this Fall

2011-12-01T17:45:00.000-08:00

I'm so lucky to live in a place that is relatively cool most of the year. I'd much rather have to layer my clothing to be warmer than have to shed layers to keep cool. I absolutely love sweaters. There are so many different styles and colors to choose from. Layering for the cooler months is easy and fashionable with sweaters. One of my favorites from the Downeast Basics website is this frilly, striped cardi. It's so feminine and delicate looking, perfect for dressing up a pair of jeans or wearing with a skirt.

Hoodies and pull-overs have been surpassed by more trendy and elegant sweaters and cardigans. Staying warm doesn't have to be blah and boring anymore. I like wearing cardigans with a lace camisole underneath. I have several different colors of lace camisoles that I can wear with the same neutral colored cardigan. I took a look on the Downeast Basics website and realized I need to stock up on some more camisoles. They have 20 different colors! I have *ahem* four. I prefer these camis to those I already have because there is just lace on the bottom. The camis I own have lace across the top as well. Less is more in my opinion.

Sweaters are a must this fall because no matter what time of the year it is, fashion is always in season!

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

HearthSong Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 11/28

2011-11-22T20:11:00.000-08:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win a $50 gift card to HearthSong. Ends 11/28/113

Visa Gift Card Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 11/28

2011-11-22T00:52:00.000-08:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win a $50 Visa gift card. Ends 11/28/11.

Rubbermaid Givewaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 12/1

2011-11-21T23:42:00.000-08:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win Rubbermaid Bento Storage Boxes.

Silhouette Cameo Giveaway at Little Miss Momma

2011-11-17T23:09:00.001-08:00

Isn't she purdy? I soooo want one of these. There are several giveaways going on right now, one of which is over at Little Miss Momma. Head on over to enter (or don't, cuz I wanna win!) :)

Get More with Straight Talk

2011-10-29T02:01:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

When I first got a cell phone at age 15 there were really only big cell phone companies with long-term contracts and outrageous fees. There are so many more options now. One of those options is Straight Talk. They offer monthly plans for just $45 that include 1,000 minutes, 1,000 texts, and 30 MB of web data. All that for only $499 a year! When I was with a big cell phone company I was paying about $1200 a year for just one phone and that didn't even include web data. That's a lot of money. Think of all you could do with the money saved by switching to Straight Talk. What would you do with the money? For me, I'm thinking date nights.

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Another Plus is that there are no credit checks. Some people may be struggling a little with their credit, and with the big companies that can mean up to a $500 security deposit. That's outrageous! Who wants to dip into their savings or emergency fund just for a cell phone? Definitely not me. You also won't get any surprise bills with Straight Talk. It's always interesting opening your bill to see mystery charges on it, then having to call the company to find out why. Finally, no contracts! For me that is huge. Never again will I go with a company that required me to be in a long-term contract, or any contract. When my husband and I got our phones several years ago we agreed to a contract. After my husband quit his job to go back to school we needed to get rid of the cell phones to save money. However, we were in a contract that we couldn't get out of and it put a lot of stress on our budget.

You won't have to sacrifice quality phones by joining Straight Talk. The power of Android phones still gives you everything you need for only $45 a month. You have access to all the apps and games you want. You can Feel Richer with Android, smart phones, and other phones from trusted manufacturers such as LG, Motorola, and Samsung starting at $10 for reconditioned phones.

Are you ready to be free from activation and termination fees? What are you waiting for? Check out Straight Talk for the 'All You Need Plan' that's right for you!

Sweaters for Fall Fashion

2011-10-25T16:22:00.000-07:00

Photo from Downeast Basics Website

Fall is my favorite time of year. I love when it gets chilly outside and I can wear warm clothing. I have always preferred jeans and sweaters to shorts and t-shirts. Since getting married I've moved away from hoodie sweaters and now I try keep it cuter and more fashionable. Sweaters are definitely a must in my book when the weather gets cold. For some reason I am in need of new sweaters every fall. I'm not sure why. I must wear them out every year. Having kids will do that to clothing.

This year I want to get some great sweaters that will grab compliments and not look like frumpy 'mom clothes'. Downeast Basics has a great selection of women's sweaters. In fact, they are known for their trendy clothes and great prices. My favorite sweater is the Elegance Cardi. I love the color choices and the embroidery detail is feminine and pretty. It's perfect to dress up a simple outfit without compromising style. Sweaters have been a simple fall fashion for decades. Trendy women throughout the ages have sported sweaters to keep warm while maintaining high style. When you find something that works, you stick with it.

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

Whole Foods Giveaway at I Do Thee Wed Sara

2011-10-24T20:34:00.000-07:00

Visit I Do Thee Wed Sara to enter to win a $20 gift card to Whole Foods.

Mama Luvs Books & Giveaways: 100 GFC Follower Usborne Book Giveaway OVER $50 in...

2011-10-24T11:39:00.000-07:00

Mama Luvs Books & Giveaways: 100 GFC Follower Usborne Book Giveaway OVER $50 in...: We reached 100 GFC followers on the MamaLuvsBooks site!!! As promised, there will be a giveaway for reaching this goal! I love Usborne Boo...

Aurorae Northern Lights Yoga Mat Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 10/14

2011-10-13T22:54:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win a Northern Lights Yoga Mat. Ends 10/14/11.

Tungsten Rings Giveaway at My Silly Monkeys ~ Ends 11/1

2011-10-13T22:41:00.000-07:00

Visit My Silly Monkeys to enter to win a Titanium 6mm Half Round Engagement Ring. Ends 11/1/11.

Bella Michele Jewelry

2011-10-13T15:05:00.001-07:00

I got a package today! A few weeks ago I won a giveaway for Bella Michele Jewelry. It's hand stamped, custom jewelry that is so pretty. There are so many options to choose from. It was really hard. I finally decided on the Classic Oval necklace. The gift certificate I got was for $35 and the necklace was $40 plus $5 shipping. So I ended up paying $10. Not bad! It came in a little box with a nice ribbon (please disregard my disgusting coffee table).

Here's the actual necklace that I received. I put the names of everyone in our family on it and our last initial on the flower in the middle. I really love the way it turned out. Even though I make jewelry, I've never had custom stamped jewelry before. I think it makes a nice keepsake on top of being a pretty piece of jewelry.

I was not asked to write this post, nor was I compensated. I won a giveaway and thought it would be nice to post about it.

Divine Delights Petits Fours Review

2011-10-04T21:24:00.000-07:00

If there was one dessert I would cheat on any diet for, it would be Divine Delights. Oh. My. Goodness. I thought I had died and gone to Heaven. The Petits Fours were that good. At first I thought, “It’s a box of tiny cakes that costs 40 bucks, what’s the big deal?” Boy was I in for a surprise. I don’t know how they make them, but those little cakes were amazing. It took all my restraint not to eat every last one in a single sitting. But they weren’t just good, they looked good, too. They have the prettiest little details on them that make them that much more special. I would definitely get these for someone for a special occasion. They came in a pretty little box, perfect for giving. I still baulk a little at the price, but I thought they were so worth it.

I was not compensated for this post. I won the product in a giveaway and thought it would be nice to do a review. All opinions are my own.

Cradle Rock Review

2011-10-04T20:44:00.000-07:00

Cradle Rock is such a fun CD. It’s a collection of regular songs made into lullabies. I have No Shoes, No Diaper, Might Be a Problem (Lullaby Versions of Songs Recorded by Kenny Chesney). There are 10 great songs that are pleasing to both me and my kids. It’s nice to be able to play songs that are interesting for the kids and not be annoying to me. A lot of kids’ songs get old after a while, but I really like this CD! The songs are soft and enjoyable, even the songs that have upbeat originals. There are currently two other CDs out that feature songs from Michael Jackson and Johnny Cash, but there are more coming out soon. I can’t wait to own the whole collection! This is definitely one of my favorite CDs to play for my kids.

I was not compensated for this post. I won the product in a giveaway and thought it would be nice to do a review. All opinions are my own.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms Review

2011-10-04T20:24:00.000-07:00

I have always been a fan of the Chicken Soup books. Ever since I was a young teenager I knew that you should probably read a Chicken Soup for the Soul book with a box a tissues. They are filled with touching stories that have you laughing one minute and crying the next. Chicken Soup forthe Soul: New Moms is no different. I enjoyed reading every story. As a mom, I was able to relate to many of the stories, and it was interesting to read about moms going through similar situations. I was not disappointed by this book and it’s just another great one to add to the collection.

I was not compensated for this post. I won the product in a giveaway and thought it would be nice to do a review. All opinions are my own.

BornFree Review

2011-10-04T19:07:00.000-07:00

BornFree is a company that makes baby bottles, sippy cups, and binkies. I received two small baby bottles, two binkies, and a sippy cup. I like that all BornFree products are BPA free and reduce colic.

Olivia was born with reflux and was very colicky up until she was about 8 months old. Although I mostly breastfed her, I used bottles when I mixed breast milk with her medications. Having a bottle that reduced colic was a must since she already had a lot of discomfort. The bottles have a lot of parts, but it doesn't take very long to put together anyway. Olivia is 10 months old now and she isn't breastfeeding anymore, so I still use the BornFree bottles to give her formula.

As far as binkies go I’m not very picky. However, Olivia likes a certain shape over others. The BornFree binkies were a great shape and they worked perfectly for her. We rely heavily on binkies during the first year since all our babies have reflux and colic. Without a binkie it’s the end of the world. Again, I really like that BornFree binkies are BPA free.

My son has been using the sippy cup with the straw. I like that it teaches him to drink from a straw without the mess since he sometimes tips up the cup like he would another sippy cup. When he does that with a different drink with a straw, it dumps all over. The lid also screws shut and folds the straw over to prevent leaks when he’s not using it. It’s not the easiest to clean since it has moving parts, so that’s a negative, but besides that I really like it.

I was not compensated for this post. I won the product in a giveaway and thought it would be nice to do a review. All opinions are my own.

Barney: Mother Goose Collection Review

2011-10-03T23:00:00.000-07:00

Before we received this DVD, Joshua had never seen Barney before. Since he is only 3 ½ I wasn’t sure if he would like it or not as I thought it was geared more towards older kids. I hadn’t watched Barney a lot when I was little so it wasn’t top on my list of DVDs to get. It came with a coloring book which I took out right away because Joshua loves to color. After a while I finally decided to try the DVD. To my surprise, Joshua really enjoyed it! In fact, he asks to watch it quite often.

I know that Barney teaches a lot of good life lessons, and although I don’t know how much of it Joshua actually understands, as he grows up enjoying it he’ll eventually be able to understand the lessons being taught. With so much filth on TV and in movies nowadays it’s nice to know that there are programs for kids that are appropriate. I’ll definitely be buying more Barney in the future.

I was not compensated for this post. I won the product in a giveaway and thought it would be nice to do a review. All opinions are my own.

Baby Walton Review

2011-10-03T22:48:00.000-07:00

The Baby Walton is an infant hair protector that is made from 100% satin and its purpose is to help prevent babies from getting bald spots and helping the hair to re-grow. You can purchase it in either cream, blue, or pink. It costs $24.99 plus shipping and handling and comes with two pieces. One large piece is for the crib and one smaller piece is for the car seat. Since they are 100% satin they are very soft.

I used the Baby Walton in both the crib and the car seat, but when I put Olivia down it wasn’t always in her crib or her car seat. She ended up getting a bald spot. Her bald spot is completely gone now at 10 months, but she still had it. I don’t know if it was because the Baby Walton didn’t work or if I use it enough when I put her down. I plan on trying it with my next baby to see what happens.

I was not compensated for this post. I won the product in a giveaway and thought it would be nice to do a review. All opinions are my own.

Farm Rich Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 10/5

2011-10-02T14:40:00.000-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win a coupon for a free Farm Rich product (3 winners). Ends 10/5/11.

Buzz Lightyear Spaceship Command Center Giveaway at Two of a Kind ~ Ends 10/17

2011-10-02T14:22:00.000-07:00

Visit Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House to enter to win a Buzz Lightyear Spaceship Command Center fro Mattel. Ends 10/17/11.

$50 Kroger Gift Card Giveaway at Two of a Kind ~ Ends 10/17

2011-10-02T14:01:00.000-07:00

Visit Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House to enter to win a $50 Kroger gift card from Cottonelle. Ends 10/17/11.

Infantino Giveaway at Two of a Kind ~ Ends 10/17

2011-10-02T13:46:00.000-07:00

Visit Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House to enter to win the 3 Infantino products shown. Ends 10/17/11.

Tommee Tippee Giveaway at Two of a Kind ~ Ends 10/3

2011-10-02T13:04:00.000-07:00

Visit Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House to enter to win a Tommee Tippee Bottle Starter Kit. Ends 10/3/11.

KinderGlo Giveaway at Real Moms Real Views ~ Ends 10/3

2011-10-02T11:11:00.000-07:00

Visit Real Moms Real Views to enter to win a KinderGlo nightlight. Ends 10/3/11.

DXG Luxe Collection Camcorder Giveaway at Two of a Kind ~ Ends 10/31

2011-10-02T09:29:00.000-07:00

Visit Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House to enter to win a DXG Luxe Collection Camcorder in either red or purple (4 winners). Ends 10/31/11.

Sleepypod Giveaway at Real Moms Real Views ~ Ends 10/5

2011-10-01T00:15:00.000-07:00

Visit Real Moms Real Views to enter to win a Sleepypod in your choice of color. Ends 10/5/11.

Tanda Skincare Giveaway at Real Moms Real Views ~ Ends 10/6

2011-09-30T20:46:00.000-07:00

Visit Real Moms Real Views to enter to win a Tanda Zap. Ends 10/6/11.

Joseph Allen Designs Giveaway at Real Moms Real Views ~ Ends 10/11

2011-09-30T20:32:00.000-07:00

Visit Real Moms Real Views to enter to win $50 credit to Joseph Allen Designs. Ends 10/11/11

Baby Undersocks Giveaway at Real Moms Real Views ~ Ends 10/10

2011-09-30T17:53:00.000-07:00

Visit Real Moms Real Views to enter to win a pair a Baby Undersocks. Ends 10/10/11.

Good for you Girls Giveaway at Real Moms Real Views ~ Ends 10/14

2011-09-30T17:24:00.000-07:00

Visit Real Moms Real Views to enter to win a complete skin care starter kit. Ends 10/14/11.

Scentsy Giveaway at Real Moms Real Views ~ Ends 10/14

2011-09-30T13:58:00.000-07:00

Visit Real Moms Real Views to enter to win you choice of plug-in Scentsy warmer. Ends 10/14/11.

PetSmart Pet Costume Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 10/10

2011-09-27T20:49:00.000-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win your choice of pet costume from PetSmart. Ends 10/10/11.

Staples $50 Gift Card Giveaway at My Organized Chaos ~ Ends 9/29

2011-09-25T20:31:00.000-07:00

Visit My Organized Chaos to enter to win a $50 gift card to Staples. Ends 9/29/11.

Scholastic My First Collection DVD Box Set Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 10/1

2011-09-22T23:48:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win the Scholastic My First Collection DVD Box Set. Ends 10/1/11.

Coffee Talk Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 9/30

2011-09-22T23:25:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win the Coffee Talk game. Ends 9/30/11.

Oxy Clinical Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 9/13

2011-09-12T21:43:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win an Oxy Clinical Acne Solutions Pack. Ends 9/13/11.

Truck Safety Tips

2011-09-12T11:40:00.000-07:00

If there’s one thing I’m afraid of when I’m driving, it’s trucks. The big kind. It’s not their fault, I had a bad experience when I was learning to drive. It was my first time driving on the freeway, and it was my first time driving at night. Not a good mix. Let’s just say I started wandering off to the side of the road, my mom started screaming, I got freaked out and swerved- and I almost hit a semi truck. After that I was terrified of driving on the freeway next to trucks.

Today I’m not as terrified, but I’m still extra cautious around them. Trucks on the road are a part of life. They play an important role by transporting goods. We smaller vehicles need to drive carefully around them because they can’t always see us.

On the flip side, truck drivers do a lot of training to become good at what they do. To go a step further, an important way to stay safe on the road is to keep up on the maintenance of your vehicle. Truck drivers especially need to make sure their truck parts are working right. A malfunction with a truck part can be potentially devastating. So always remember these truck safety tips to stay safe on the road and around trucks.

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

My Memories Suite Giveaway Extension

2011-09-07T22:20:00.001-07:00

Due to low entries I'm going to extend this giveaway another week. Good luck everyone!

Safe Ways to Lose Weight

2011-09-07T21:27:00.000-07:00

Since I’ve been married I’ve struggled with weight gain. As a teenager my schoolwork and activities kept me busy enough that I wasn’t tempted to eat when I was bored. Now, as a stay at home mom, I have 24/7 access to a kitchen and not much keeping me from eating whenever I want, even if I’m not hungry. My circumstances have changed, but my habits haven’t. Unfortunately gaining weight has been all too easy during the past several years.

I do, however, have discovered how to lose weight by paying attention to my body and its needs. I haven’t tried any fad diets, websites, or other programs. There are many safe ways to lose weight, and one way that I have found that works for me is to count calories. I know that a lot of people dislike counting calories, but it works for me. When I keep track of all my calories it’s easy to drop the pounds. It feels really great to be able to lose weight without outside help. The trick is to be disciplined enough to stop eating when I need to. Sometimes I struggle with that. I know that a lot of other people do as well. That is obvious since there is such a huge market for weight loss products. Something that I might try in the near future is guided weight loss, like you'd find at Chattanooga Weight Loss. They are with you each step of the way to help you reach your weight loss goal and stay there. Reaching any kind of goal is always easier when you have help.

Another important part to weight loss is to exercise. I’m not fond of exercising, but I know it’s good for me and that I need to do it. It’s really that simple. Counting calories and exercising helps get the weight off. The hard part is having the discipline to do it.

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

MyTrak Personal Health Coach Giveaway at Bookieboo ~ Ends 9/21

2011-09-03T22:16:00.000-07:00

Visit Bookieboo (you have to create an account) to enter to win a MyTrak personal health coach. Ends 9/21/11.

My Memories Suite Review & Giveaway {Closed}

2011-08-29T14:09:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but I have hundreds of photos sitting in a folder on my computer just waiting to be put into a scrapbook. The problem is, I'm not very fond of scrapbooking. I love the look of a finished scrapbook and I wish I had the patience to sit down and put the work into it. I know that there are a lot of people like me who want a beautiful scrapbook minus the hours of work. That's where digital scrapbooking comes in. It does all the work for you. All you have to do is upload the photos, add some text, and put in a few personal touches if you want to. I recently learned about My Memories Suite and I'm completely impressed. It has so many options for making a scrapbook and sharing it.

From the website:
My Memories Suite version 2 software is a complete digital scrapbooking solution that provides a powerful set of creative tools and multiple sharing options that no other software can offer. Its intuitive workspace and enhanced time-saving features are perfect for a beginner to build an entire album in minutes, or to empower the design pro to build a scrapbook album masterpiece.

When you buy the software you have a choice between downloading it immediately and having a hard copy mailed to you. If you choose to download it you can always go back later and have a back up copy mailed to you for $4.97 plus shipping and handling. I downloaded the software because I wanted to start using it right away. I was amazed with how easy it was to create a cute scrapbook page in just a few minutes. There are pre-designed templates you can use to make it fast and easy or you can start from scratch and design the whole page yourself. I tried both ways.

The first page I did was a template that just put my photos in. It turned out so cute. There is even sample text to give you ideas of what to write. I prefer this option.

This is the page I designed myself. I like that that option is there, but I don't like starting from scratch. When you use a pre-designed template you can always add more embellishments or delete something so that it's just the way you like it. The possibilities are endless. There are also kits you can buy to add to your template library. The prices are very reasonable. Some are as low as 99 cents. You can also add video or music to your album.

My favorite part is all the ways you can share your album once you have created it! You can order a book or a calendar made from your pages, or you can print it out at home. You can also share it online.

I love that there are so many options because I don't always want to have a book made. I might want to print out individual pages myself and put them in a binder, or make cards with them. Overall I am very impressed with the software and I can't wait to explore it more and learn all the things I can do with it. Visit My Memories and explore all the possibilities!

Discount:

Use the code STMMMS1555 to get $10 off the purchase of My Memories Suite Software PLUS $10 off the purchase of anything from the store.

Giveaway:

One of readers is going to win My Memories Suite Version 2.0 a $40 value!

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This giveaway will close Thursday, September 15th at 10pm MST. The winner will be chosen by random.org and will be notified via e-mail. The winner will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.

TI-Nspire CX Graphing Calculator Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 8/30

2011-08-26T22:53:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win a TI-Nspire CX Graphing Calculator. Ends 8/30/11.

Garfield DVD Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 8/29

2011-08-26T20:28:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win a copy of The Garfield Show Spooky Tails DVD. Ends 8/29/11.

Callaway Golf Clubs are My Golf Clubs of Choice

2011-08-26T20:19:00.000-07:00

One of the most well-known names in golf equipment is Callaway. Callaway makes a wide variety of golfing equipment such as clubs, balls, and apparel. With their products are available for purchase at most golf course clubhouses and many of the big market stores including Big 5, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and The Wide World of Golf. Using a Callaway Great Big Bertha Number 1 driver taught me better techniques on how to control the driver through the swing. Also how the resulting follow through can really give a ball lift and enable better accuracy through the ball strike. By maintaining a proper stance it is possible to hit the ball in the sweet spot on the club face because the faces on Callaway clubs all have a generous sweet spot.

Any Callaway club is a great to use when a person is learning how to play the game. It is a club that persons on all levels use because of the quality of the clubs. It is not a club for true beginners because of the lack of neck on the club as this limits the amount of torque that can be applied to the club head. The head of the club will fly off the shaft and potentially go farther than the ball.

I am participating in a blogger campaign in behalf of Callaway Golf Club and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own. Sponsored by Bucks2Blog.

Pediped Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 8/28

2011-08-26T19:34:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win a pair of Pediped shoes. Ends 8/28/11.

Rome Pie Iron Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 8/28

2011-08-26T19:18:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win a Rome Pie Iron and a cookbook (2 winners). Ends 8/28/11.

3 Tips to Surviving a Long Distance Move

2011-08-26T18:22:00.000-07:00

Last year we moved from Nevada to Idaho. It was a huge ordeal. Since we were only making one trip we stuffed everything we could into the biggest moving van available and left the rest. It was hard leaving possessions behind. It made me sad to have to pick and choose what would be going and what would be staying. One option that we didn’t think about at the time was hiring long distance movers. That would have taken a lot of the stress out and we potentially could have had more room to pack things, making it possible to take everything with us.

Before Tim and I even celebrated our fourth anniversary we had moved five times. That’s way too many for my liking. However, moving that often has taught me a lot about what not to do. My #1 tip for moving is to label EVERYTHING. I mean it. When you pack a box make a list of everything in the box and then tape it to the outside. It takes a little more time but it is so worth it. After packing dozens of boxes you aren’t going to remember which box everything is in and if you just label boxes ‘kitchen’ you’re going to be opening 20 boxes before you find what you’re looking for. Trust me, take the time to label it all.

My second tip for long distance moving is to fly if possible. Joshua was almost two years old when we moved and he and I flew. It was a lot less stressful since it was just a few hours compared to the two days it would have taken to drive. I know that flying isn’t possible for everyone, but if you can swing it, go for it. The kids are happier and your husband can have a nice quiet drive by himself. Since Joshua was under three years of age I only had to buy one ticket.

Tip three is to make sure you ask for help. Unless you have a bunch of teenagers you’ll need it. The last thing you want to do is wear yourself out with packing and then drive a long way. Most friends are more than happy to help you load boxes and furniture in the truck. Another option is to have movers. They load everything for you and make sure it’s secure.

Making a long distance move can be stressful, so take measures to reduce the stress in any way you can.

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

Cool Care Curling Iron Holder Review

2011-08-12T19:03:00.000-07:00

American Beauty is a company that sells flat irons and and holders. I have the Cool Care Counter Top Holder. It's really great since I used to put my hot curling iron and flat iron in the sink to cool since it wouldn't damage the porcelain. Using a dedicated holder is a much better option. I like that it has two holders that are different sizes to accommodate all kinds of irons. It keeps them up and out of the way. Best of all, it's safe. I know that if I forget to unplug my iron it won't catch anything on fire because it's in the holder. It's also sturdy and won't tip over.

You can visit their website to read reviews, watch videos people have sent in, and enter giveaways.

I was not asked to write a review nor was I compensated for doing so. I won this product in a giveaway and thought it would be nice to write a review. All opinions are my own.

Beethoven's Wig Review

2011-08-12T15:44:00.000-07:00

This is something I hadn't seen before, words put to classical music. And not just any words, funny songs that are great for kids and adults! It's Beethoven's Wig.

About:
A number of years ago, Richard Perlmutter toyed with the idea of writing lyrics to masterpieces of classical music. While humming Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, the words “Beethoven’s Wig is very big” popped into his head. "It really struck a chord because the words fit perfectly with the first eight notes of the symphony,” says Perlmutter. “And the wig is a perfect symbol for classical music." Perlmutter proceeded to add lyrics to the entire allegro con brio of Beethoven’s Fifth, and liked it so well that he put words to ten more pieces by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Haydn and other composers. Then he went into the studio and sang them, backed up by a symphony orchestra and four opera singers.

There are several CD's. The CD I received has 13 tracks with songs and 13 tracks without words to sing along to. The singing is wonderful and the songs are hilarious. My family has had a lot of fun listening to the songs and I'm looking forward to buying more of the CD's. Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies would be a great gift for anyone.

I was not asked to write a review nor was I compensated for doing so. I won this product in a giveaway and thought it would be nice to write a review. All opinions are my own.

Hayneedle Review

2011-08-12T12:27:00.000-07:00

Hayneedle is one of my go to sites when I’m looking for… just about anything! They have such a wide variety of products that you’re sure to find what you need. It's a great option if you are a pajama shopper and don't feel like driving to multiple stores.

From their website:

In August 2009, we unveiled our new name and new, easy-to-navigate website. Hayneedle.com includes 220 stores and counting, each devoted to a single product category. Best of all, you can shop all of them with one global shopping cart. From hammocks at hammocks.com to dart boards at - you guessed it - dartboards.com, Hayneedle dives deeply into selection; each store showcases true variety.

Unlike brick and mortar retail stores that are limited by shelf space, Hayneedle has virtually endless space. This allows our buyers to search the globe for the finest selection, best value, and unparalleled choices in products for your home, work, and play. Where you might see eight or nine styles of bar stools at a retail store, our bar stool site features over 900styles. And the five or six patio furniture sets at the local garden store? Try 200 at patiofurnitureusa.com.

I purchased the Sunny Health & Fitness 36 in. Trampoline, the Coolaroo Deluxe Pet Bed-Medium-Green, and the 10 Drawer Mobile Organizer.

Everything arrived very quickly. Actually, the packages came early, which was great! The trampoline was simple to set up. I just screwed the legs on and it was ready to go. I bought it for my 3 yr old son since we live in an apartment and he needs a little extra help getting the energy out sometimes. He loves his trampoline and jumps on it almost every day.

I bought the pet bed for my dog, Delilah. She's an English Bulldog and that breed can overheat easily, so a 'cooling' bed is a great way to keep her comfortable. Set up was simple, a few screws and it was put together. However, Delilah doesn't really care for it as it's not as taut as she prefers. I'm sure many dogs would like it, but ours is picky.

The 10 drawer mobile organizer is in my bathroom. I needed extra storage space, but I needed something mobile so I could move it to clean. It's thin and tall which is great for a small bathroom. The wheels lock so my toddler can't drag it around. It's plastic and metal, which I like, so it's perfect for all the moisture that's in the bathroom. Putting it together was a bit interesting, though. The sides didn't quite line up correctly so the drawers are a bit of a struggle to pull out and push in. It might be user error, but I haven't taken it apart to check yet.

Overall I was very pleased with the shopping experience. Even though I had some issues with some of the products I would use Hayneedle again.

I was not asked to write a review nor was I compensated for doing so. I won a gift card in a giveaway and thought it would be nice to write a review. All opinions are my own.

Wellaby's Crackers Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 8/18

2011-08-07T20:27:00.000-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win a case of Wellaby's Crackers. Ends 8/18/11.

GeoSafari Jr. Laptop Jr. Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 8/17

2011-08-05T20:11:00.000-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win a GeoSafari Jr. Laptop Jr. Ends 8/17/11.

Confessions of a Slacker Mom: Birthday Party Giveaway!!

2011-08-05T01:35:00.000-07:00

Confessions of a Slacker Mom: Birthday Party Giveaway!!

ShaToBu Body Shaper Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 8/15

2011-08-04T23:34:00.001-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win a ShaToBu Body Shaper. Ends 8/15/11.

VeggieTales Princess and the Pop Star Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 8/15

2011-08-04T22:21:00.000-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win VeggieTales Princess and the Pop Star. Ends 8/51/11.

Perricone SUPER Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 8/11

2011-08-04T22:03:00.000-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win your choice of product from Perricone SUPER. Ends 8/11/11.

Family Movie Night Viewing Kit Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 8/6

2011-08-04T21:48:00.000-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win a Family Movie Night Viewing Kit. Ends 8/6/11.

Hot Dots Jr. Getting Ready for School Set Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 8/17

2011-08-03T21:17:00.001-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win Hot Dots Jr. Getting Ready for School Set. Ends 8/17/11.

Annmarie Gianni Skin Care Set Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 8/3

2011-08-01T17:38:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win an Annmarie Gianni Skin Care Set. Ends 8/3/11.

Everything Blooms Hair Clips Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ ENDS TONIGHT

2011-07-31T17:50:00.001-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win a flower hair clip. 3 winners. Ends Tonight.

Beethoven's Wig CD Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ ENDS TONIGHT

2011-07-31T16:00:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win a copy of Beethoven's Wig. ENDS TONIGHT.

Moolala Giveaway at Real Moms Real Views ~ Ends 7/28

2011-07-25T23:02:00.000-07:00

Visit Real Moms Real Views to enter to win a $20 credit to Moolala. Ends 7/28/11.

$25 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway at TAOPN ~ Ends 8/17

2011-07-23T19:12:00.000-07:00

Visit The Adventures of Paul & Natalie to enter to win a $25 Walmart gift card. Ends 8/17/11.

Sans Sucre Desserts Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 7/23

2011-07-23T17:53:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win 4 Sans Sucre dessert mixes. ENDS TONIGHT.

39 Dollar Glasses Giveaway at My Organized Chaos ~ Ends 7/28

2011-07-22T23:09:00.000-07:00

Visit My Organized Chaos to enter to win a pair of glasses. Ends 7/28/11.

Anytime Costumes Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 7/26

2011-07-19T22:31:00.000-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win your choice of costume from Anytime Costumes. Ends 7/26/11.

Flojos Sandals Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 7/15

2011-07-13T21:27:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win a pair of sandals from Flojos. Ends 7/15/11.

Rubbermaid Glass Container Set Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 7/14

2011-07-13T21:05:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win a Rubbermaid Glass Container Set. Ends 7/14/11.

Laura’s Wholesome Junk Food Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 7/9

2011-07-09T00:31:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win a cookbook and Chocolate Lovers Pack from Laura’s Wholesome Junk Food. Ends 7/9/11.

Nordic Ware Giveaway at My Organized Chaos ~ Ends TONIGHT

2011-06-15T11:32:00.000-07:00

Visit My Organized Chaos to enter to win products from Nordic Ware. Ends TONIGHT.

Kids Spinbrush Giveaway at My Organized Chaos ~ Ends 6/12

2011-06-10T22:50:00.001-07:00

Visit My Organized Chaos to enter to win a Kid's Spinbrush. Ends 6/12/11.

World's Best Cat Litter Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 6/12

2011-06-01T22:42:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win 1 of 5 bags of World's Best Cat Litter. Ends 6/12/11.

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Giveaway at Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms ~ Ends 6/2

2011-05-26T21:58:00.000-07:00

Visit Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms to enter to win a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker. Ends 6/2/11.

Tupperware Quick Chef Pro System Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 5/31

2011-05-22T19:23:00.000-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win a Tupperware Quick Chef Pro System. Ends 5/31/11.

Gnomeo & Juliet Giveaway at My Organized Chaos ~ Ends 6/3

2011-05-22T16:47:00.001-07:00

Visit My Organized Chaos to enter to win a copy of Gnomeo & Juliet on DVD and Blu-Ray. Ends 6/3/11.

Cute As A Bug Boutique Giveaway at My Organized Chaos ~ Ends 5/25

2011-05-21T22:22:00.000-07:00

Visit My Organized Chaos to enter to win a $100 gift card to Cute As A Bug Boutique. Ends 5/25/11.

$100 Old Navy GIftcard Giveaway at My Organized Chaos ~ Ends 5/22

2011-05-21T21:33:00.000-07:00

Visit My Organized Chaos to enter to win a $100 gift card to Old Navy. Ends 5/22/11.

Celebrate Spring with Shutterfly

2011-05-20T17:23:00.000-07:00

Spring is finally here! You know what that means, dads and grads. It’s a really busy time of year in my family, especially this year. I have my dad, my father-in-law, and my brother who’s graduating to think about this year. My mom’s birthday is also coming up.

Because I have kids, my favorite gifts to give their grandparents are photo gifts. That’s what they always request. Needless to say, if I’m giving them photo gifts for every holiday, I need to get a little creative so I’m not giving them the same thing every time. This past Christmas the grandparents all received photo books and prints. A great Father’s Day gift would be a photo card, maybe with a photo mug to go along with it.

For my brother who is graduating, Shutterfly has some amazing photo graduation announcements to choose from. I wish I had known about these when I was graduating! They look so nice and professional. They are a perfect way to showcase a senior’s accomplishments.

For my mom’s birthday, I’ve been thinking about getting her a photo charm bracelet or necklace. They are so timeless and beautiful, perfect for a grandma! She loves jewelry, especially when it’s personalized. It makes it so special.

What are your big plans this spring?

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Kiki's Fashions Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 5/31

2011-05-17T20:10:00.000-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win a $25 gift certificate to Kiki's Fashions. Ends 5/31/11.

$20 Hobby Lobby Gift Card Giveaway at Us and Them ~ Ends 5/22

2011-05-15T17:56:00.001-07:00

Visit Us and Them to enter to win a $20 Hobby Lobby Gift Card. Ends 5/22/11.

$100 Old Navy Gift Card Giveaway at My Wee View ~ Ends 5/20

2011-05-14T22:44:00.000-07:00

Visit My Wee View to enter to win a $100 gift card to Old Navy. There's also a coupon for 15% off at the store. Giveaway ends 5/20/11

31 Things to Raise a Child’s Self-esteem Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 5/16

2011-05-14T22:40:00.001-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win 31 Things to Raise a Child’s Self-esteem. Ends 5/16/11.

Fabric Giveaway at An Art Nest

2011-05-10T22:26:00.000-07:00

Visit An Art Nest to enter to win fabric scraps. Ends near the end of May.

The Voice Library Giveaway {Closed}

2011-05-03T22:27:00.000-07:00

From the website:
Have you ever had an incredible moment? Something that touched you so deeply you knew you would be forever changed? Life’s events, whether positive or negative, help to make up who we are. The Voice Library helps you archive your emotions and share your experiences with your loved ones. Imagine being able to share the feelings stirred in you the first time you saw your future spouse’s smile, or the joy you felt watching your child take his or her first steps.

The Voice Library is a service that allows you and loved ones to record and share stories, memories, and the sound of your voice for generations. Those in the military can use it to keep in touch with family when other types of communication can be difficult.

When you sign up for an account you are given the option to buy one or more subscription cards. Each card is $50 and it is good for 300 minutes (5 hours) recording and listening time in a 5 year archive. You can always add more time. Then you get several cards in the mail to give out. Some of the cards have a code and pin number that are required to record, and the other cards have an access code to just be able to listen.

The Voice Library would make a great gift for anyone wanting to preserve memories.

The Voice Library would like to give three Giveaway Overload readers a $50 subscription card.

Mandatory Entry:

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-Follow my blog publicly (one entry)
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This giveaway will be open until Friday, May 13th at 10pm MST. The winners with have 48 hours to reply before another winner will be chosen. Open to US residents.

I was given a subscription card to review for the giveaway and was not given any other compensation. Opinions expressed are my own and others may have differing views.

Pier 1 Imports $100 Gift Card Giveaway at Tatertos and Jello ~ Ends 5/2

2011-04-30T23:22:00.000-07:00

Visit Tatertots and Jello to enter to win a Pier 1 $100 gift card. Ends 5/2/11.

GoodBelly Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 4/30

2011-04-30T00:02:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win a GoodBelly prize pack (2 winners). Ends 4/30/11.

Essential Swimwear Giveaway at Second Time Around ~ Ends 5/17

2011-04-29T00:11:00.003-07:00

Visit Second Time Around to enter to win your swimsuit of choice from Essential Swimwear. Ends 5/17/11.

Rainbow Swirlz Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers ~ Ends 4/29

2011-04-28T22:54:00.000-07:00

Visit Sweeps4Bloggers to enter to win a Rainbow Swirlz $50 gift certificate. Ends 4/29/11.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Giveaway at My Organized Chaos ~ Ends 5/6

2011-04-28T21:40:00.000-07:00

Visit My Organized Chaos to enter to win a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms. Ends 5/6/11.

Twilight Soundtrack Giveaway at My Organized Chaos ~ Ends 4/30

2011-04-28T21:09:00.000-07:00

Visit My Organized Chaos to enter to win a copy of The Twilight Saga Soundtracks: Volume 1 on both DVD and Blu-ray. Ends 4/30/11.