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Now through May 26th, consumers can nominate a food service establishment in the Turning the Town Truvia Contest via the Truvia page on Facebook and be entered for a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize. As result, Truvia sweetener may end up on the tabletop of their nominated bars, cafés or restaurants. A $50 Gift Card will also be given to one winner each week. Pretty cool! I would love for one of my readers to win! In case you’re unfamiliar, Truvia sweetener is a … [Read more...]
It's almost summer! Are you bathing suit ready or are you one of many women who are freaking out over showing their cellulite or an accidentally missed patch of body hair? Thankfully you still have time to check out Verseo’s eGlide & Cellulite Massager! "Verseo is a New York based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of quality health and beauty products. Verseo’s motto is simple - Health And Beauty Direct. Verseo.com is … [Read more...]
Little Caesars will always have a special place in my heart! When I was a teenager, my sisters and I worked at a cafe. In the summer, we would work crazy long shifts, quite frequently 10 to 12 hours long. By the time we all got home from work we were famished, but too tired to cook. Our house happened to be where all of our friends came to hang out, so we would always send my good friend and now brother in law, Rob out to get Little Caesars pizza because it was (and still is) … [Read more...]
Some of you may remember last year when I wrote a couple of posts about Oxygen's TV series I'm Having Their Baby. Well season two of the docu-series arrives on Wednesday, June 12 at 10 PM ET/PT! For those of you not familiar with the show, I'm Having Their Baby documents the emotional and extremely personal stories of women who go through an unplanned pregnancy and ultimately decide to give the baby up for adoption. Each hour long episode features a … [Read more...]
The Spice Box is one of those subscription boxes you may have seen, but with a twist! Inside these boxes are 4 to 8 different products to help spice up your love life! In other words, a box full of fun! I was recently sent a Deluxe Spice Box which is the larger of the two box options that Spicy Subscriptions offers. In each box they include 2 to 4 trial products, 1 to 2 flirty gifts and 1 to 2 full size products! My box happened to contain: Full … [Read more...]
I have a confession to make..... I'm addicted to lip balm. There, I said it. Phew... what a relief to finally get that off my chest. LOL! Ok I'm not really "addicted" but I do have to have a tube, tub or pot on me at all times, just in case! I really enjoy trying new kinds of lip balm too especially when the container is as unique as the ones from eos! The new eos Pomegranate Raspberry comes in a cute roundish egg shaped container and feels so good when applied … [Read more...]
Tin God Getting pregnant as a teenager and being coerced into giving her baby up for adoption left a festering scar on Jaymee Ballard’s life. Trapped by poverty and without many allies, Jaymee nearly gives up hope of getting her daughter back after her best friend is murdered. Now, four years later, a wealthy woman with legal connections hires her as a housekeeper, and Jaymee gathers the courage to seek her help. But Jaymee’s last chance ends up in a puddle of blood in one of the historic … [Read more...]
*This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/P&G P&G recently came out with a brandSAVER® coupon booklet which highlights some of America's most loved products. I was truly amazed at how many P&G products my family actually uses on a daily basis. From cleaning to beauty, my shelves and I bet yours too, are filled with great P&G goodies! I was recently sent a HUGE box full of America's most loved P&G products from SheSpeaks and I could not be more … [Read more...]
I was recently asked to taste test the new Premium McWraps from McDonald's and I have to say they sure are tasty! These wraps are quite the change from the heavy hamburger most folks get. The McWraps are light and refreshing and just bursting with healthy vegetables and fresh flavors! The McWraps come in three different flavors with your choice of either grilled or crispy chicken. The Chicken and Bacon McWrap: Savor crispy or grilled chicken … [Read more...]
When I was a child my favorite toys did not require batteries or any other bells or whistles. I was fully content with a box, some crayons, a simple doll and my imagination. Kids today are so over stimulated with TV, computers and hand held gaming systems and unfortunately their ability to truly entertain themselves and use their imagination is almost nonexistent. Manhattan Toy company hopes to bring back some of that simple play to our children with their new “imagine i … [Read more...]
This post on making a difference in the world through your own photography is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. If you are anything like me then you love to take pictures. I have three, pretty photogenic kiddos, so I just can't help taking pictures of them constantly. I also just got a brand new DSLR … [Read more...]
I have a small confession to make. I have been suffering from review blogger envy. The last couple of month I have noticed quite a few bloggers bragging about their new lockets from Origami Owl. I'm not usually a big jewelry person, but these necklaces are gorgeous and even personalized. I just had to have one! You bet your sweet bottom that I jumped on the chance to review a locket of my very own when I was contacted by Meghan Conley who is an … [Read more...]
I have found a new food addiction called Almondina. These are seriously some of the best cookies I have ever tasted! They are a perfect blend of fruits, nuts and crunchy goodness! Almondina® - The Delicious Cookie Without the Guilt, this all-natural, crispy almond cookie has no cholesterol and no added fat, salt, or preservatives and has only 30 calories. Almondina are unique - a gourmet cookie, health food and snack, all in one. These extraordinary gourmet … [Read more...]
My family loves Goya products. From their canned beans, condiments and olive oils, we have never met a Goya product we didn't like! I recently discovered that Goya also has there own Quinoa! For those of you that don't know what Quinoa is, it's a super grain that's a good source of dietary fiber and protein; is high in iron, gluten free and has no saturated fat or cholesterol. This supergrain tastes great, too! With a subtle, nutty taste, a slightly al dente texture, prewashed … [Read more...]
Chivalry and Malevolence When the Unseelie Court sentences an innocent man to death, the elven Princess Morgana cannot sit idly by as the human Knight perishes. The Queen calls her pathetic and worthless. It does not change how Mori feels about the old laws of Alfheim. These rules punish the faultless, lesser races of the Nine Realms of Odin. Purchase Chivalry and Malevolence on: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Smashwords Of the nine, this realm of the Light is home to many … [Read more...]
The Legend of Mickey Tussler In the late 1940s, the minor league Milwaukee Brewers are foundering yet again and manager Arthur Murphy is desperate. When he sees seventeen-year old Mickey Tussler throwing apples into a barrel, he knows he has found the next pitching phenom. But not everyone is so hopeful. Mickey’s autism—a disorder still not truly understood even today—has alienated the boy from the world, and he is berated by other players and fans. Mickey faces immense trials in the … [Read more...]
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