This dare is to Blog EVERY day for 2011. Can I do it? Well, I guess we are gonna find out!
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Could Never Resist a Dare!
I am taking the plunge and I'm dragging you all in with me! lol. I have joined The Blog Dare:
This dare is to Blog EVERY day for 2011. Can I do it? Well, I guess we are gonna find out!
This dare is to Blog EVERY day for 2011. Can I do it? Well, I guess we are gonna find out!
Hoppin' New Year Hop Alongs!
Hello and Happy New Year Everyone!! Can you believe in just under 28 hours it is going to be 2011???? How fast did this year go!! I still can't believe 2010 is just about gone.
So, to celebrate the New Year, I'm linking up with a long weekend Hop! This includes, everything you have going on! Blogs, Facebook and Twitter. This will run from now, (obviously, right? lol) until January 4th. So, please link up, make sure you are following my blog and leave a comment if you are a new follower, so I can follow you back. Easy Peasy, right?
Have a Hoppin, Rockin, New Year and I'll see you next year! Yeah, I know, cheesy right? lol. Oh! What are your plans for New Years Eve? Are you staying in watching flicks all night, or going to parties? I'd love to hear your plans!
I have many things coming up for the New Year and I look forward to getting to know you all!
Blogs:
Facebook:
Twitter:
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!
So, to celebrate the New Year, I'm linking up with a long weekend Hop! This includes, everything you have going on! Blogs, Facebook and Twitter. This will run from now, (obviously, right? lol) until January 4th. So, please link up, make sure you are following my blog and leave a comment if you are a new follower, so I can follow you back. Easy Peasy, right?
Have a Hoppin, Rockin, New Year and I'll see you next year! Yeah, I know, cheesy right? lol. Oh! What are your plans for New Years Eve? Are you staying in watching flicks all night, or going to parties? I'd love to hear your plans!
I have many things coming up for the New Year and I look forward to getting to know you all!
Blogs:
Facebook:
Twitter:
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!
Scorpio 2011 Horoscope
Ok, I really had to post this because this fit me to a T. I thrive when I have so much going on. For some reason, I just expect a lot out of myself and I prove to myself that I can handle anything. Here is my Horoscope for my 2011 Overview:
Get ready to rock it in 2011, Scorpio! You've got so much going for you in nearly every life arena you won't know where to focus first. For starters, you'll have more work opportunities than you'll know what to do with. In fact, with so many alluring offers crossing your desk, the whole picking and choosing fiasco could easily lead to typical Scorpio overkill. Extreme by nature, the idea of having too much to handle sounds like a total joyride until the reality of having zero time for anything (like eating and sleeping) kicks into your stubborn consciousness.
You thrive under intensity, so that aspect of your ridiculously busy life won't be a problem. It's just that Saturn bearing down in your sector of sleep, dreams and retreat will feel like an ongoing thorn in your side should you neglect taking enough time out for yourself to re-balance and shut out the demands of the big bad world.
Balance is never easy for a Scorpio. You're like a moth to a flame when it comes to amping up the drama in your life. By the time your half-birthday arrives in May, you'll be under the extreme influence of six planets lining up in your work sector in the Cardinal sign of new beginnings: Aries. And yes, that could literally mean you'll be working on at least six different projects simultaneously. Just watch that your health doesn't suffer as a result. Double up on the supplements and be sure to get enough rest to see you through this exciting but demanding time.
Get ready to rock it in 2011, Scorpio! You've got so much going for you in nearly every life arena you won't know where to focus first. For starters, you'll have more work opportunities than you'll know what to do with. In fact, with so many alluring offers crossing your desk, the whole picking and choosing fiasco could easily lead to typical Scorpio overkill. Extreme by nature, the idea of having too much to handle sounds like a total joyride until the reality of having zero time for anything (like eating and sleeping) kicks into your stubborn consciousness.
You thrive under intensity, so that aspect of your ridiculously busy life won't be a problem. It's just that Saturn bearing down in your sector of sleep, dreams and retreat will feel like an ongoing thorn in your side should you neglect taking enough time out for yourself to re-balance and shut out the demands of the big bad world.
Balance is never easy for a Scorpio. You're like a moth to a flame when it comes to amping up the drama in your life. By the time your half-birthday arrives in May, you'll be under the extreme influence of six planets lining up in your work sector in the Cardinal sign of new beginnings: Aries. And yes, that could literally mean you'll be working on at least six different projects simultaneously. Just watch that your health doesn't suffer as a result. Double up on the supplements and be sure to get enough rest to see you through this exciting but demanding time.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Guest Blogger postings
Hello! I would love to start featuring some of my fellow bloggers going into the New Year. I've been playing with this on a week by week basis and have decided to go another route. Please email me at singleparentretreat at gmail dot com your interest to be featured.
What I will do then is put in my organizer who will be featured each week. I will post the featured posts on Fridays. As the featured blogger, you must be willing to post the copied and pasted feature on your blog as well as linking back to my blog. We must also follow each others blogs. As my blog is a family themed blog, adult themed blogs will not be featured.
About 1 - 2 weeks before your post is to go live, I will email you a list of questions.
Don't forget to email me at singleparentretreat at gmail dot com
Happy New Year!
What I will do then is put in my organizer who will be featured each week. I will post the featured posts on Fridays. As the featured blogger, you must be willing to post the copied and pasted feature on your blog as well as linking back to my blog. We must also follow each others blogs. As my blog is a family themed blog, adult themed blogs will not be featured.
About 1 - 2 weeks before your post is to go live, I will email you a list of questions.
Don't forget to email me at singleparentretreat at gmail dot com
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Christmas and the Single Parent
Throughout the year, I like to buy gifts for my daughter for her birthday which is two weeks before Christmas and of course Christmas. I also get gifts for my Step dad. On Thanksgiving, my family picks names for a Pollyanna and we have a set limit of $50. I love shopping for other people. It's so much fun to see the look on their face. Last year I asked for a GC to Home Depot and I did the same this year. I'm going to get, (and don't laugh!) a toilet for the house I bought last year, lol!. My daughter's father and I take our daughter out to purchase gifts for each other with a limit of $25. My daughter got me a cute ornament with Mom on it as well as a votive candle and a votive holder. I had a GC to Rite Aid that had $17 left on it, so, I gave it to her and she had a blast shopping lol.
I'm going to admit. I miss having that special someone buy me a gift. Not that my daughter isn't special! lol. I know all my single mama's know what I mean! I sometimes miss having someone know the perfect gift for me for Christmas. This year, the perfect gift would have been the Kindle. I absolutely love to read and being able to keep 3500 books in one small gadget is awesome! So, what am I going to do? I happen to get a bonus for my productivity at work and decided to treat myself. I can't wait to get it!
As a single parent, what do you do with the holidays?
I'm going to admit. I miss having that special someone buy me a gift. Not that my daughter isn't special! lol. I know all my single mama's know what I mean! I sometimes miss having someone know the perfect gift for me for Christmas. This year, the perfect gift would have been the Kindle. I absolutely love to read and being able to keep 3500 books in one small gadget is awesome! So, what am I going to do? I happen to get a bonus for my productivity at work and decided to treat myself. I can't wait to get it!
As a single parent, what do you do with the holidays?
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Monday Hop Along Blog Hop! Week 10
It's another Monday! Are we ready to hop it along to get closer to the weekend??
To enter, simply click below to enter your blog into the blog hop.
Only a few very simple rules!
- You must follow my blog
- My blog hop button needs to be placed on your page
- You should follow at least two other blogs entered here
- Please leave a comment stating you are following. I do follow back!
Thank you! Have a wonderful and quick Monday!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
New uses for old things A to Z
I was recently reading an edition of Real Simple and found some great "new" uses for old things and wanted to share them with you! If you have any that I didn't list here, feel free to comment and share!
- Ankle Weight - Stop a top heavy stroller from tipping. Strap a weight on each of its front legs.
- Baby Wipe - Remove deodorant marks from a blouse. Only takes a few swipes.
- Candle - Release a stuck zipper. Rub a candle end along both sides of the metal teeth. - Take the tears out of chopping an onion. The flame burns off some of the fumes and disperses the rest. - Loosen a hard-to-open drawer. Slide a candle along the bottom's outer edges. - Spillproof a recipe card. Rub a thin coat of wax over it.
- Dryer Lint - Entertain the kiddos on laundry day. To make a "dough" they can sculpt into blogcks, animals, or anything else, combine 3 cups dryer lint (pulled apart), 2 cups water, 1 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a pot. Sir continuously over low heat until the mixture is smooth and binds together. Pour it onto wax paper to cool.
- Earring - Repair eyeglasses in a pinch (without resorting to tape). If a screw is lost, use a stud to connect the arm to the frame, then secure it with the earring's back. - Five plain flat shoes a sparkly kick. Top them with a pair of matching clip-on earrings. - Dress up an inspiration board. Put stray posts to work as one-of-a-kind pushpins.
- Flat Iron - Avoid hauling out the ironing board. Set this hair-straightening tool to low heat and tackle minor touch-ups, like smoothing out the areas between a shirt's buttons.
- Garden-Hose Rack - Streamline your holiday decorating. Wrap strings of lights around the rack so they stay tangle-free and you stay stress-free!
- Hair Conditioner - Shave legs - and make your carry-on load one product lighter.
- Ice Cube Tray - Freeze aloe-vera gel into cubes of sunburn relief. - Cool drinks tastefully. Squeeze limes and lemons, pour the juices into trays, and freeze for cubes that won't water down the iced tea. - turn leftover sauces into suppertime shortcuts. Freeze them in trays, then transfer cubes to a freezer bag for tossing into posta or stir-fries.
- Jump Rope - Give a child's present a boost. Tie a rope around it instead of pretty (but predictable) ribbon for a fun twist - and an extra gift.
- Ketchup Bottle - Driplessly parcel out pancake batter. Pour it into a clean bottle, then squeeze onto the pan, whether in plate-size rounds or silver dollars (with or without Mickey Mouse ears). - Decorate dinner plates. Squirt on squiggles, dots, and rings of sauce like the pros. - Store homemade salad dressing or flavored syrups for fancy coffee drinks.
- Lifesavers - Ring a birthday cake's candles. They'll catch wax drips while the honoree works up her wish. Use candies from the original-size olls for a snug fit.
- Money Clip - Streamline date-night essentials. Leave the bulky purse behind and slip cash, a credit card, and your driver's license into a clip, which fits neatly inside a slim clutch.
- Nutcracker - Twist off a stuck cap. The gadget lends extra gripping power when you're dealing with stubborn tops of soda bottles.
- Onion - Clear the air in a dank basement. Cut an onion in half, place it on a plate, and leave it out overnight. Once the initial salad-bar aroma dissipates, you'll breathe easier.
- Paper Shredder - Dress up presents. Shred tissue paper to use as filler in gift bags and boxes. - Recycle discarded holiday gift wrap. Instead of trashing it, shred it to cushion decorations until next year.
- Q-tips - Make a quickie cosmetics kit for a tiny evening bag. Dip cotton swabs into eye shadow, concealer and lip gloss. Roll them up in a plastic bag and go. - Polish crevices in silver pieces. - Extend the life of batteries in a cordless phone, cell phone, or laptop. Please the batter contacts with a swab dipped in alcohol. - Touch up paint in tight corners, or apply stain in the ridges of achitectural details.
- Red Ornament - Banish birds from your beloved tomato plants. Fake out the flock by hanging red ornaments where fruit will eventually grow. When it does, the birds will leave it alone, since they have already (fruitlessly) pecked at the ornaments.
- Shower Cap - Keep the clothes in your suitcase protected from dirt on shoes.
- Tea bag - Soothe mosquito bites. Place a cold, brewed bag on a sting and let sit for 5 mins.
- Umbrella Stand - Contain gift-wrapping supplies. Stand rolls of paper in the center and clip bows along the rim.
- Votive Candle Holder - Stylishly present toothpicks at a buffet. - Indulge a sweet tooth in a sensible way. Fill holders with individual portions of favorite treats, like trifle and pudding. - Set a luminous table. Write guests' names on strips of parchment paper and wrap them around votive holders, securing the ends with tape. Use the holders as candlelit place cards. - Set a snappy table. For place cards without the candles, cut a photograph of each guest to match the height of the holder, then curl it and set it inside a clear glass holder, picture facing out.
- Wagon - Play cocktail waitress at a backyard bash. Fill the cart with ice and beverages and make the rounds once an hour, or whenever people appear to be parched.
- Xylophone - Display notes for the kids. Han an outgrown toy metal version by their door on in the family room and use magnets to tack on reminders.
- Yogurt Container - Raise a seedling. Poke adrainage holes in the bottom and fill with soil to start seeds until plants are ready for pots or the garden. - Measure one cup of ingredients. Fill an eight-ounce container to within a pinkie's width of the rim.
- Zippered Plastic bag - Stockpile soup for a rainy day. Pour leftovers into labeled bags, lay them flat in the freazer and stack when hard. Cushion breakable (or crumb-prone) cargo. Slide a straw into a bag that is nearly closed and blow to inflate it. Remove the straw and finish sealing the protective bubble. (For heirlooms, play it safe with Bubble Wrap) - Pipe frosting. Snip off a tiny corner to use as a pastry bag.
I have not personally tried these, but definitely plan to try several! Have you tried any of these ideas? If you have, have they actually worked? Don't forget to leave your own home fixes! I'd love to read them and I'm sure other readers would too :)
- Ankle Weight - Stop a top heavy stroller from tipping. Strap a weight on each of its front legs.
- Baby Wipe - Remove deodorant marks from a blouse. Only takes a few swipes.
- Candle - Release a stuck zipper. Rub a candle end along both sides of the metal teeth. - Take the tears out of chopping an onion. The flame burns off some of the fumes and disperses the rest. - Loosen a hard-to-open drawer. Slide a candle along the bottom's outer edges. - Spillproof a recipe card. Rub a thin coat of wax over it.
- Dryer Lint - Entertain the kiddos on laundry day. To make a "dough" they can sculpt into blogcks, animals, or anything else, combine 3 cups dryer lint (pulled apart), 2 cups water, 1 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a pot. Sir continuously over low heat until the mixture is smooth and binds together. Pour it onto wax paper to cool.
- Earring - Repair eyeglasses in a pinch (without resorting to tape). If a screw is lost, use a stud to connect the arm to the frame, then secure it with the earring's back. - Five plain flat shoes a sparkly kick. Top them with a pair of matching clip-on earrings. - Dress up an inspiration board. Put stray posts to work as one-of-a-kind pushpins.
- Flat Iron - Avoid hauling out the ironing board. Set this hair-straightening tool to low heat and tackle minor touch-ups, like smoothing out the areas between a shirt's buttons.
- Garden-Hose Rack - Streamline your holiday decorating. Wrap strings of lights around the rack so they stay tangle-free and you stay stress-free!
- Hair Conditioner - Shave legs - and make your carry-on load one product lighter.
- Ice Cube Tray - Freeze aloe-vera gel into cubes of sunburn relief. - Cool drinks tastefully. Squeeze limes and lemons, pour the juices into trays, and freeze for cubes that won't water down the iced tea. - turn leftover sauces into suppertime shortcuts. Freeze them in trays, then transfer cubes to a freezer bag for tossing into posta or stir-fries.
- Jump Rope - Give a child's present a boost. Tie a rope around it instead of pretty (but predictable) ribbon for a fun twist - and an extra gift.
- Ketchup Bottle - Driplessly parcel out pancake batter. Pour it into a clean bottle, then squeeze onto the pan, whether in plate-size rounds or silver dollars (with or without Mickey Mouse ears). - Decorate dinner plates. Squirt on squiggles, dots, and rings of sauce like the pros. - Store homemade salad dressing or flavored syrups for fancy coffee drinks.
- Lifesavers - Ring a birthday cake's candles. They'll catch wax drips while the honoree works up her wish. Use candies from the original-size olls for a snug fit.
- Money Clip - Streamline date-night essentials. Leave the bulky purse behind and slip cash, a credit card, and your driver's license into a clip, which fits neatly inside a slim clutch.
- Nutcracker - Twist off a stuck cap. The gadget lends extra gripping power when you're dealing with stubborn tops of soda bottles.
- Onion - Clear the air in a dank basement. Cut an onion in half, place it on a plate, and leave it out overnight. Once the initial salad-bar aroma dissipates, you'll breathe easier.
- Paper Shredder - Dress up presents. Shred tissue paper to use as filler in gift bags and boxes. - Recycle discarded holiday gift wrap. Instead of trashing it, shred it to cushion decorations until next year.
- Q-tips - Make a quickie cosmetics kit for a tiny evening bag. Dip cotton swabs into eye shadow, concealer and lip gloss. Roll them up in a plastic bag and go. - Polish crevices in silver pieces. - Extend the life of batteries in a cordless phone, cell phone, or laptop. Please the batter contacts with a swab dipped in alcohol. - Touch up paint in tight corners, or apply stain in the ridges of achitectural details.
- Red Ornament - Banish birds from your beloved tomato plants. Fake out the flock by hanging red ornaments where fruit will eventually grow. When it does, the birds will leave it alone, since they have already (fruitlessly) pecked at the ornaments.
- Shower Cap - Keep the clothes in your suitcase protected from dirt on shoes.
- Tea bag - Soothe mosquito bites. Place a cold, brewed bag on a sting and let sit for 5 mins.
- Umbrella Stand - Contain gift-wrapping supplies. Stand rolls of paper in the center and clip bows along the rim.
- Votive Candle Holder - Stylishly present toothpicks at a buffet. - Indulge a sweet tooth in a sensible way. Fill holders with individual portions of favorite treats, like trifle and pudding. - Set a luminous table. Write guests' names on strips of parchment paper and wrap them around votive holders, securing the ends with tape. Use the holders as candlelit place cards. - Set a snappy table. For place cards without the candles, cut a photograph of each guest to match the height of the holder, then curl it and set it inside a clear glass holder, picture facing out.
- Wagon - Play cocktail waitress at a backyard bash. Fill the cart with ice and beverages and make the rounds once an hour, or whenever people appear to be parched.
- Xylophone - Display notes for the kids. Han an outgrown toy metal version by their door on in the family room and use magnets to tack on reminders.
- Yogurt Container - Raise a seedling. Poke adrainage holes in the bottom and fill with soil to start seeds until plants are ready for pots or the garden. - Measure one cup of ingredients. Fill an eight-ounce container to within a pinkie's width of the rim.
- Zippered Plastic bag - Stockpile soup for a rainy day. Pour leftovers into labeled bags, lay them flat in the freazer and stack when hard. Cushion breakable (or crumb-prone) cargo. Slide a straw into a bag that is nearly closed and blow to inflate it. Remove the straw and finish sealing the protective bubble. (For heirlooms, play it safe with Bubble Wrap) - Pipe frosting. Snip off a tiny corner to use as a pastry bag.
I have not personally tried these, but definitely plan to try several! Have you tried any of these ideas? If you have, have they actually worked? Don't forget to leave your own home fixes! I'd love to read them and I'm sure other readers would too :)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
My goals for 2011
I have several goals for 2011.
One is to pay off my credit card by the end of the year. Can that be done? Absolutely! How can this be done by a single mom on one income? Well, it's going to mean A LOT of hard work and determination. I took a step last week and applied for a 0% credit card for 12 months and transferred the balance from my old card. Yes, this means lower payments, which I really need at this time to get myself in a better financial situation. Especially with winter here and using gas to heat the house. Electric bill is NOT going to be a fun place to be for the next few months!
My second goal is to gain Social Media clients. I really discovered I love doing Social Media. More than I would have thought. I mean heck, I never thought I'd like writing, but here I am. Loving every second of it. I am constantly looking for more and more information on it. Monetizing my blog is a subpart of this goal. I know it can be done, I just have to get it done.
Third goal is to meet my local area bloggers IRL. It's one thing to talk back and forth over the computer, but there is nothing better than having that Social aspect of face to face talking! There are local events that I can't wait to start going to and getting more involved with my blogging community!
What goals do you have for the upcoming year? I don't ask what your resolution is, because those always get broken, lol. I think the word GOALS is more of a commitment. I look forward to hearing what yours are!
One is to pay off my credit card by the end of the year. Can that be done? Absolutely! How can this be done by a single mom on one income? Well, it's going to mean A LOT of hard work and determination. I took a step last week and applied for a 0% credit card for 12 months and transferred the balance from my old card. Yes, this means lower payments, which I really need at this time to get myself in a better financial situation. Especially with winter here and using gas to heat the house. Electric bill is NOT going to be a fun place to be for the next few months!
My second goal is to gain Social Media clients. I really discovered I love doing Social Media. More than I would have thought. I mean heck, I never thought I'd like writing, but here I am. Loving every second of it. I am constantly looking for more and more information on it. Monetizing my blog is a subpart of this goal. I know it can be done, I just have to get it done.
Third goal is to meet my local area bloggers IRL. It's one thing to talk back and forth over the computer, but there is nothing better than having that Social aspect of face to face talking! There are local events that I can't wait to start going to and getting more involved with my blogging community!
What goals do you have for the upcoming year? I don't ask what your resolution is, because those always get broken, lol. I think the word GOALS is more of a commitment. I look forward to hearing what yours are!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Robitussin Coupon
With the cold and flu season upon us, I have to say, Robitussin is one of my favorite medicines to get me through it! Click the link above and register. You will be given a $1.00 coupon. Hurry though! Will run out quickly!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Less than one week and counting!
Yes, that is correct! Christmas is officially LESS than one week away! Time to rush around like mad people for those last minute Christmas gifts. Some suggestions if you don't have time to go out at this point for teachers or care providers. Make chocolate candies or cookie baskets. I am making quite a few pounds of candy for the girlie's school teacher and the counselors as well as my own co-workers! However, since the kiddo only has two days of school this week, I am more focused on getting her providers taken care of first. I'll finish making my chocolates tomorrow or Tuesday night. I love making them :) I have Santa's, Christmas presents, Reindeer, sleighs to name some. I try to make them for each holiday as well as for baby showers and wedding showers. Fun!
What do you do for your kiddo's teacher for the holidays? Oh, I should mention, the homeroom mom has been working with the other parents and we sent in pictures to hang up on a potted Christmas tree along with some money to put gift cards as ornaments. Absolutely LOVE that idea. Teachers love it. The gift cards can range from book stores to the local convenience shop :). Helps with the classroom too as in most cases these days, the teachers have to provide their own things!
What does your child(ren) like to do for their teachers? I'd love to hear them!
What do you do for your kiddo's teacher for the holidays? Oh, I should mention, the homeroom mom has been working with the other parents and we sent in pictures to hang up on a potted Christmas tree along with some money to put gift cards as ornaments. Absolutely LOVE that idea. Teachers love it. The gift cards can range from book stores to the local convenience shop :). Helps with the classroom too as in most cases these days, the teachers have to provide their own things!
What does your child(ren) like to do for their teachers? I'd love to hear them!
Monday Hop Along Blog Hop! Week 9
It's another Monday! Are we ready to hop it along to get closer to the weekend??
To enter, simply click below to enter your blog into the blog hop.
Only a few very simple rules!
- You must follow my blog
- My blog hop button needs to be placed on your page
- You should follow at least two other blogs entered here
- Please leave a comment stating you are following. I do follow back!
Thank you! Have a wonderful and quick Monday!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Holiday Events
What fun events do you have going on in your town for the holidays?
Delaware Online has a great list of things going on in Delaware and surrounding areas. Check it out! Hopefully it warms up just a little more to allow us to enjoy them more! I am going to miss going to Longwood Gardens this year! Too much going on and ran out of time :( They always do just a wonderful job with everything. I'm going to make sure to get my butt there next year!
Delaware Online has a great list of things going on in Delaware and surrounding areas. Check it out! Hopefully it warms up just a little more to allow us to enjoy them more! I am going to miss going to Longwood Gardens this year! Too much going on and ran out of time :( They always do just a wonderful job with everything. I'm going to make sure to get my butt there next year!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Like Me Facebook Hop and Spotlight Blogger!
It's Wednesday! Only two more days to go and its the weekend again! We are here today to play and get the weekend here a little faster :) Now, we will start with the fun stuff!
Jill at Single Mom on a Budget (I can SO relate! lol) is my Spotlighted Blogger this week. Make sure to check out her blog, it's fantastic! I put the Spotlight on her and had her answer some questions, for you all to get to know her :)
1 - Why do you blog? How long have you been a blogger?
I have been blogging since June 1, 2010. Blogging is an outlet for me. A creative side of me that I never knew existed. It is cathartic, rewarding and all about ME (and my boys, of course).
2 - What is your goal for your blog?
I blog because I believe, and have been told, that I can help a lot of people with my frugal, not cheap, nature. I still like nice things and just because I'm on one income doesn't mean I can't find a way to get them AND stay out of debt. I don't compromise on any of our wants and needs; I just find other ways to get them. And they are all legal.
3 - What do you do with your free time? If you have any, that is!
I don't get much free time. Aside from the obligations of parenting (feeding, school, sports, hygiene...) I love spending time with my boys. Free time, however, keeps me sane when insanity creeps into the depths of my brain so I find ways. Sometimes it is a pedicure, or reading a book, taking a nap or curling up on the couch and watching a movie.
4 - What would your best friend say is your best trait? How about your worst?
My friend would probably say that my best trait is my passion and loyalty. The word "no" isn't in my vocabulary and I will go to the end of the earth for children. Anyone's children. My worst trait would be my need for control. So much of my life feels out of my control that I am very OCD about what IS in my control.
5 - Now, flip that, what would you say is your best and worst trait?
I believe that my best trait is my unselfish nature. I have been able to put aside my wants/needs/frustrations to put my kids first. Their happiness and well-being are TRULY my biggest concern. And well, my worst trait is once again my control issue. I'd like to give up control, I just can't find anyone to do anything as good as I can. :)
Nice to meet you Jill! I am definitely looking forward to reading more on your blog!
Now, after entering your Facebook page in the Linky here, make sure to stop over there and Like Jill's Facebook page and like her as well as visiting and liking my page Single Parent Retreat Reviews on Facebook. Sign up for Single Mom on a Budget emails for tips!
Please make sure to leave a comment that you like our Facebook pages for like backs as well. I will pick a Spotlight Blogger each week who likes both my page as well as the Spotlighted Bloggers page.
Reviews and Giveaways information
Hello everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful week!
I wanted to update you all as to what is going on here at the Single Parent Retreat for the rest of the month of December.
I will be posting almost everyday of course! Posts about single parenting, parenting as well as other fun stuff! However, I will be holding off on reviews and giveaways until after the Holidays. Don't worry! I AM still doing reviews and giveaways. I am just taking a little break from posting them to also finish up my own holiday shopping and decorating. I have some GREAT reviews and giveaways lined up though and I cannot wait to share them with you! So, make sure to stay tuned!
I will also continue the Monday Blog Hops, Twitter Me Tuesdays and Wednesday Facebook Likes! I may even throw in a few others just for giggles, haha!
I also wanted to draw your attention over to my outside sidebar. I've started adding pages. The first two are Child Protection Services contact information as well as for Tri State Area Bloggers.
Another thing I am trying to do is get a group started for the Tri State Bloggers on Yahoo Groups. So, if you are in the DE/NJ/PA area, please make sure to join! There are so many of us, I'd love to get to know you and also getting events started!
I know you are all used to my blog being about Reviews and Giveaways, but, I have been wanting to expand and revamp for a while now and I hope you all will stick with me through the growing pains!
Happy Holidays Everyone! You guys are the best!
I wanted to update you all as to what is going on here at the Single Parent Retreat for the rest of the month of December.
I will be posting almost everyday of course! Posts about single parenting, parenting as well as other fun stuff! However, I will be holding off on reviews and giveaways until after the Holidays. Don't worry! I AM still doing reviews and giveaways. I am just taking a little break from posting them to also finish up my own holiday shopping and decorating. I have some GREAT reviews and giveaways lined up though and I cannot wait to share them with you! So, make sure to stay tuned!
I will also continue the Monday Blog Hops, Twitter Me Tuesdays and Wednesday Facebook Likes! I may even throw in a few others just for giggles, haha!
I also wanted to draw your attention over to my outside sidebar. I've started adding pages. The first two are Child Protection Services contact information as well as for Tri State Area Bloggers.
Another thing I am trying to do is get a group started for the Tri State Bloggers on Yahoo Groups. So, if you are in the DE/NJ/PA area, please make sure to join! There are so many of us, I'd love to get to know you and also getting events started!
I know you are all used to my blog being about Reviews and Giveaways, but, I have been wanting to expand and revamp for a while now and I hope you all will stick with me through the growing pains!
Happy Holidays Everyone! You guys are the best!
Final Holiday Gift Guide Winners!
Congratulations to the final Holiday Gift Guide winners!:
Ripley's Believe it or Not - Annual Book:
Linda Kish said... 2
I am a GFC follower
2
Ripley's Believe it or Not - RBI books 1 - 4:
Grace Matthews said... 14
Added you to my blogroll
http://giveawayswithgrace.blogspot.com/
Softlips:
Kim D. said... 35
daily tweet http://twitter.com/kimmi78_sd/status/11663993613582336
Ripley's Believe it or Not - Annual Book:
Linda Kish said... 2
I am a GFC follower
2
Ripley's Believe it or Not - RBI books 1 - 4:
Grace Matthews said... 14
Added you to my blogroll
http://giveawayswithgrace.blogspot.com/
Softlips:
Kim D. said... 35
daily tweet http://twitter.com/kimmi78_sd/status/11663993613582336
Shutterfly Holiday Gift Card Reviews
In the past I've used Shutterfly to print pictures of family and friends from events we've had for scrapbooking. One of these events was my Graduation last year. They did a wonderful job! I had well over 100 photos that I printed with them and the quality was very impressive. The clarity of the photos was great and for such an important occasion, I was an extremely happy graduate when I got them!
They also offer a large variety of Christmas Cards and even Birthday Invitations.
The prices for Shutterfly to print your order is extremely reasonable and the many coupon codes they offer give you more of a discount. For those (like me!) are budget conscious, they won't disappoint. From their site:
Benefits of a free membership:
- Our picture storage is free and unlimited. We never delete photos
- We securely store your images at full resolution
- Enjoy free personalized websites
- 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed
- Plus, receive 50 free 4x6 prints
- Pick up prints at Target, Walgreens, or CVS in as little as an hour
To be able to pick them up at one of the local stores is a new feature that they didn't have when I last ordered. I know, I've been slacking in the printing jobs! lol.
Have you used Shutterfly? What are your thoughts?
They also offer a large variety of Christmas Cards and even Birthday Invitations.
The prices for Shutterfly to print your order is extremely reasonable and the many coupon codes they offer give you more of a discount. For those (like me!) are budget conscious, they won't disappoint. From their site:
Benefits of a free membership:
- Our picture storage is free and unlimited. We never delete photos
- We securely store your images at full resolution
- Enjoy free personalized websites
- 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed
- Plus, receive 50 free 4x6 prints
- Pick up prints at Target, Walgreens, or CVS in as little as an hour
To be able to pick them up at one of the local stores is a new feature that they didn't have when I last ordered. I know, I've been slacking in the printing jobs! lol.
Have you used Shutterfly? What are your thoughts?
Miley Cyrus - Role Model or Her own person?
Ok, we all know that last week a video posted of Miley Cyrus with a Bong, smoking Salvia. I really feel bad for her. She seems to be following the path of certain other child stars that will remain nameless in the danger of being sued :). Now, I am not putting Miley down by any means of the imagination. I watched Hannah Montana with my daughter for it's run on Disney and enjoyed watching her grow up. I think she is a fantastic singer and my daughter loves her.
In fact, my daughter was heartbroken when I informed her that I didn't want her listening to her new songs or watching the new videos. She asked why and I told her that since Miley has grown up, she chose to take her music to a different level that I did not find appropriate for a 9 - 10 year old. However, my daughter is a Bull about things and needed the visual proof of why I was saying what I was. So.... I will admit, I was one of the mother's who allowed her to watch her new (at the time) video, "Can't be Tamed". My daughter watched the video. She said to me, (and keep in mind, she was 9 at the time), "that video is definitely inappropriate for me mom, why would she do that to her fans? She became famous because of kids my age and now she wants to turn her back on that?" So, I told her that some singers feel the need to do a complete 180 to get a different group of fans.
Now, back to the original intent of the post. I understand that Salvia happens to be legal in CA. In fact, it is legal in 43 states according to Wikipedia, (not sure how accurate that is though!). I thank goodness that it is NOT legal in my state. But, it was not very bright of her to allow someone to video her doing this. I mean really? Ok, she isn't going to be arrested for it, but, she comes off as a completely irresponsible adult, (yes, she was an adult here. This was done only a week after she turned 18). I understand wanting to be your own person and live your life, however, letting someone video you, even if you think that person is one of your besties, is just plain stupid when you are famous. That video just became that persons 15 minutes of fame. What Miley does in her personal life is her business, but, as a celebrity, why would you want to put yourself in a bad light? That just shows potential associates that may want to work with you, how you allow yourself to be portrayed.
Is that really the best thing? Again, what she does in her personal life is her business, but, when it comes out in the tabloids, it just makes her look like a fool.
What are your thoughts? Did you stop allowing your child listen to her music?
In fact, my daughter was heartbroken when I informed her that I didn't want her listening to her new songs or watching the new videos. She asked why and I told her that since Miley has grown up, she chose to take her music to a different level that I did not find appropriate for a 9 - 10 year old. However, my daughter is a Bull about things and needed the visual proof of why I was saying what I was. So.... I will admit, I was one of the mother's who allowed her to watch her new (at the time) video, "Can't be Tamed". My daughter watched the video. She said to me, (and keep in mind, she was 9 at the time), "that video is definitely inappropriate for me mom, why would she do that to her fans? She became famous because of kids my age and now she wants to turn her back on that?" So, I told her that some singers feel the need to do a complete 180 to get a different group of fans.
Now, back to the original intent of the post. I understand that Salvia happens to be legal in CA. In fact, it is legal in 43 states according to Wikipedia, (not sure how accurate that is though!). I thank goodness that it is NOT legal in my state. But, it was not very bright of her to allow someone to video her doing this. I mean really? Ok, she isn't going to be arrested for it, but, she comes off as a completely irresponsible adult, (yes, she was an adult here. This was done only a week after she turned 18). I understand wanting to be your own person and live your life, however, letting someone video you, even if you think that person is one of your besties, is just plain stupid when you are famous. That video just became that persons 15 minutes of fame. What Miley does in her personal life is her business, but, as a celebrity, why would you want to put yourself in a bad light? That just shows potential associates that may want to work with you, how you allow yourself to be portrayed.
Is that really the best thing? Again, what she does in her personal life is her business, but, when it comes out in the tabloids, it just makes her look like a fool.
What are your thoughts? Did you stop allowing your child listen to her music?
Monday, December 13, 2010
Awesome blog that hasn't been discovered by many yet!
Ok, I may be a little biased! Naahhh, she's actually just that fantastic! My friend Kirsten has a wonderful blog called Military Spouses Matter. And they do! She is a VERY active Military Spouse who supports her wonderful husband. She posts about everything Military. Support posts and prayer wishes for families of our fallen hero's.
She could really use more followers of like minded military families who are interested in what she has to say and the wonderful support system she offers to other Military Spouses! Check out her About Me page as she shares her passion for the the life she loves as a Military Spouse.
She could really use more followers of like minded military families who are interested in what she has to say and the wonderful support system she offers to other Military Spouses! Check out her About Me page as she shares her passion for the the life she loves as a Military Spouse.
Twitter Me Tuesdays!
Twitter is such a fantastic Social Media Tool. There is the element of maximum characters that can be a bit annoying, but, it also forces you to think about what you need to say and get that out. As I am a talker, that is one thing that drove me nuts. However, I now love it. It has taught me to say what I need to say and be done with it!
I am offering this linky to everyone who would like more followers! As the hostess, I ask that you follow me on Twitter and then enter your Twitter in the linky below :)
Have a fantastic Tuesday!
I am offering this linky to everyone who would like more followers! As the hostess, I ask that you follow me on Twitter and then enter your Twitter in the linky below :)
Have a fantastic Tuesday!
Winners for some of the Holiday gift guide gifts!
Congrats to the following winners!
CWT Fashions:
ne-knopka said... 18
Like you on Facebook
Enjoying Tea:
Grace Matthews said... 17
Liked you on Facebook
Congratulations!
CWT Fashions:
ne-knopka said... 18
Like you on Facebook
Enjoying Tea:
Grace Matthews said... 17
Liked you on Facebook
Congratulations!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Monday Hop Along Blog Hop! Week 8
It's another Monday! Are we ready to hop it along to get closer to the weekend??
To enter, simply click below to enter your blog into the blog hop.
Only a few very simple rules!
- You must follow my blog
- My blog hop button needs to be placed on your page
- You should follow at least two other blogs entered here
- Please leave a comment stating you are following. I do follow back!
Thank you! Have a wonderful and quick Monday!
Happy Birthday to my Angel!
Today is my girl's 10th Birthday! We have the double digits going on here, really???? OMG. Where in the world did the time go? She has pretty much celebrated alllllll weekend! lol. Friday she got to open my gift to her. I got her a 6 month subscription to Club Penguin which she LOVES to play as well as an outfit. She has a hate relationship with jeans, lol. So, I made sure to get her leggings!
She had a sleepover BDay party at her father's house with 4 other girlies including her step-sister last night. I stayed for the first 3 hours of the party, and then had to run to my sisters house for her Holiday Party. Busy day!
We got home, did some of our decorating, then ran to my sisters house for some yummy leftovers from the Holiday party last night. I gave her the option of going there or going to Friendly's for dinner. She chose my sisters and then go to Friendly's on Tuesday for her Birthday Dinner.
Now, as a Birthday bonus, on our Blog, the girlie and I are offering one of our readers a one month subscription gift card to Club Penguin for your kiddo! All you have to do is be a follower on our blog! The gift card can be mailed to US/Canadian addresses only! So hop on over there to enter!
She had a sleepover BDay party at her father's house with 4 other girlies including her step-sister last night. I stayed for the first 3 hours of the party, and then had to run to my sisters house for her Holiday Party. Busy day!
We got home, did some of our decorating, then ran to my sisters house for some yummy leftovers from the Holiday party last night. I gave her the option of going there or going to Friendly's for dinner. She chose my sisters and then go to Friendly's on Tuesday for her Birthday Dinner.
Now, as a Birthday bonus, on our Blog, the girlie and I are offering one of our readers a one month subscription gift card to Club Penguin for your kiddo! All you have to do is be a follower on our blog! The gift card can be mailed to US/Canadian addresses only! So hop on over there to enter!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Alo Sport Review and Giveaway!
Working out has become a way of people all over the world. When you go to work out however, we want to stay comfortable and having the right clothing will do that for you! Also, working out with the green concept in mind is a benefit to everyone. From their site about Alo:
Our young, energetic team has created a collection of performance clothing named for the elements that we live within: Air, Land and Ocean. Each carefully designed piece was created to perform with you while promoting a life of style and well-being.
Through the use of recycled and minimal impact materials, alo creates high performance activewear that delivers superb function, fit and style. With environmentally mindful design and production processes, our men's and women's collections utilize eco-friendly performance fabrics that provide outstanding comfort and results. Our most technically advanced Bamboo Jersey fabric has inherent properties that wick moisture and is naturally anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic and breathable with no added chemicals.
At the alo headquarters in Los Angeles, California, our employees utilize reclaimed and recycled corporate materials on a daily basis, maintain a sustainable office environment by powering the building with solar panels that line the roof, although not yet carbon neutral, daily strides are made in that direction. We pass our knowledge on to consumers for them to make strides towards a lower impact lifestyle. We invite you to Define Your Green and make positive choices that promote a clean ecosystem, plus a healthy body and mind.
Create high performance, stylish lifestyle wear with outstanding function, designed and produced with minimal impact on the environmental elements alo stands for: Air. Land. Ocean. We provide customers with a choice that is respectable of the environment with out sacrificing fashion.
Produce high quality lifestyle wear through processes that mitigate our carbon footprint by utilizing reclaimed and recycled materials, maintain a sustainable office environment and most impact fully, pass this knowledge along to our customers so they can make easy green decisions. Any act of "green-ness" is helpful to our planet.
I got the chance to review their 2010 Fall PhotoShoot and it was pretty cool to watch! You can check it out here:
I was given the opportunity to review the short sleeve scoop neck shirt from their http://www.alosport.com/womens-short-sleeve-and-sleeveless-shirts.html?&pi=0 womens tank and short-sleeves collection, to work out in and found it comfortable to move and it felt airy. I didn't feel the normal uncomfortable feeling of feeling sweaty. Of course I was sweating still, but, I didn't feel all that uncomfortable at all with the breathable material. Here is a picture:
Alo has generously offered my readers the chance to win one of the same shirt I reviewed! Yaaayyyy! This giveaway is open to US residents only and will run until 1/4. This is perfect timing for your New Years resolution to start a healthier living!
To Enter:
Mandatory:
- Follow my Blog
- Like Alo on Facebook
Addt'l Entries:
- Blog about this giveaway
- Like me on Facebook
- Follow me on NetworkedBlogs
- Join my community on Blog Frog
- Follow me on Twitter
- You know it! Tweet Tweet! Daily Tweets allowed. Please include @SnglPrntRetreat and @aloclothing in your tweets.
- Follow Alo on Twitter
- Add my button to your blog
- Add my blog to your blog list
- Visit Alo and "like" your favorite piece on their site by clicking the link by the item. Come back and tell me your favorite item!
Please make sure to leave the link to where you blogged, tweeted and added my button/blog to your page. Again, this giveaway is to US Residents only and will end 1/3. My Disclosure Notice is in effect for this review and giveaway.
Good luck!
Our young, energetic team has created a collection of performance clothing named for the elements that we live within: Air, Land and Ocean. Each carefully designed piece was created to perform with you while promoting a life of style and well-being.
Through the use of recycled and minimal impact materials, alo creates high performance activewear that delivers superb function, fit and style. With environmentally mindful design and production processes, our men's and women's collections utilize eco-friendly performance fabrics that provide outstanding comfort and results. Our most technically advanced Bamboo Jersey fabric has inherent properties that wick moisture and is naturally anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic and breathable with no added chemicals.
At the alo headquarters in Los Angeles, California, our employees utilize reclaimed and recycled corporate materials on a daily basis, maintain a sustainable office environment by powering the building with solar panels that line the roof, although not yet carbon neutral, daily strides are made in that direction. We pass our knowledge on to consumers for them to make strides towards a lower impact lifestyle. We invite you to Define Your Green and make positive choices that promote a clean ecosystem, plus a healthy body and mind.
Create high performance, stylish lifestyle wear with outstanding function, designed and produced with minimal impact on the environmental elements alo stands for: Air. Land. Ocean. We provide customers with a choice that is respectable of the environment with out sacrificing fashion.
Produce high quality lifestyle wear through processes that mitigate our carbon footprint by utilizing reclaimed and recycled materials, maintain a sustainable office environment and most impact fully, pass this knowledge along to our customers so they can make easy green decisions. Any act of "green-ness" is helpful to our planet.
I got the chance to review their 2010 Fall PhotoShoot and it was pretty cool to watch! You can check it out here:
I was given the opportunity to review the short sleeve scoop neck shirt from their http://www.alosport.com/womens-short-sleeve-and-sleeveless-shirts.html?&pi=0 womens tank and short-sleeves collection, to work out in and found it comfortable to move and it felt airy. I didn't feel the normal uncomfortable feeling of feeling sweaty. Of course I was sweating still, but, I didn't feel all that uncomfortable at all with the breathable material. Here is a picture:
Alo has generously offered my readers the chance to win one of the same shirt I reviewed! Yaaayyyy! This giveaway is open to US residents only and will run until 1/4. This is perfect timing for your New Years resolution to start a healthier living!
To Enter:
Mandatory:
- Follow my Blog
- Like Alo on Facebook
Addt'l Entries:
- Blog about this giveaway
- Like me on Facebook
- Follow me on NetworkedBlogs
- Join my community on Blog Frog
- Follow me on Twitter
- You know it! Tweet Tweet! Daily Tweets allowed. Please include @SnglPrntRetreat and @aloclothing in your tweets.
- Follow Alo on Twitter
- Add my button to your blog
- Add my blog to your blog list
- Visit Alo and "like" your favorite piece on their site by clicking the link by the item. Come back and tell me your favorite item!
Please make sure to leave the link to where you blogged, tweeted and added my button/blog to your page. Again, this giveaway is to US Residents only and will end 1/3. My Disclosure Notice is in effect for this review and giveaway.
Good luck!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Club Award Programs
This post will be updated as I find new and wonderful programs! The information provided here you can sign up for and either get money back for their store, special discounts and/or Birthday Clubs where you can get a free dinner, or a free dessert. If you have any that you would like listed, please email me and I will review it and add it!
Borders - I currently have the free membership. This card also works in the cafe Seattle's Best. They are currently offering a free drink for every five drinks you buy. As I go there almost every week, and sometimes my daughter is with me, that works for me!
Barnes and Noble Kids Club - I just signed my daughter up for this only a few weeks ago. Her birthday is coming up and they already sent a coupon for her to get a free cupcake or cookie in their store!
Christiana Mall in Delaware - enters you a chance to win a $5000 giveaway up to four times a year.
Panera Bread - Yummy! Who doesn't like Panera?? Get a card to get your extra special offers!
Borders - I currently have the free membership. This card also works in the cafe Seattle's Best. They are currently offering a free drink for every five drinks you buy. As I go there almost every week, and sometimes my daughter is with me, that works for me!
Barnes and Noble Kids Club - I just signed my daughter up for this only a few weeks ago. Her birthday is coming up and they already sent a coupon for her to get a free cupcake or cookie in their store!
Christiana Mall in Delaware - enters you a chance to win a $5000 giveaway up to four times a year.
Panera Bread - Yummy! Who doesn't like Panera?? Get a card to get your extra special offers!
Winners for some of the Holiday gift guide gifts!
Connie's Kids GC Winner:
Vicki S said... 6
3. I now "like" u on FB
my FB name is Vicki Sh
Snapware Winner:
Rebecca O said... 16
Follower. I joined the Snapware family. Thanks for the chance.
Do Tell Game Winner:
Grace Matthews said... 11
Following Do Tell on Twitter
@gracegives
Executive Gift Shoppe Winner:
Niecey said... 8
I have your button on my blog sidebar
http://goodieslist.blogspot.com/
Aroma Home Winner:
Linda Kish said... 1
I am a GFC follower
JUMBiES Winner:
Rebecca O said... 21
Facebook fan: Bekki Orr
Thank you everyone who entered! There are more giveaways going on! Make sure to get your entries in!
Vicki S said... 6
3. I now "like" u on FB
my FB name is Vicki Sh
Snapware Winner:
Rebecca O said... 16
Follower. I joined the Snapware family. Thanks for the chance.
Do Tell Game Winner:
Grace Matthews said... 11
Following Do Tell on Twitter
@gracegives
Executive Gift Shoppe Winner:
Niecey said... 8
I have your button on my blog sidebar
http://goodieslist.blogspot.com/
Aroma Home Winner:
Linda Kish said... 1
I am a GFC follower
JUMBiES Winner:
Rebecca O said... 21
Facebook fan: Bekki Orr
Thank you everyone who entered! There are more giveaways going on! Make sure to get your entries in!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
LikeFacebook Wednesday!
It's Wednesday! We've made it half way through the week! That's enough of a reason for celebration, right?
We have a Facebook Like linky going on. I know that I was going to do a Spotlight, however, I sent the email to the chosen blog and hadn't heard back. As it was a later than planned email, I plan to start it next week!
All you have to do is link up your Facebook page here and like as many pages as you want!
Have a fun and wonderful Wednesday!!!
We have a Facebook Like linky going on. I know that I was going to do a Spotlight, however, I sent the email to the chosen blog and hadn't heard back. As it was a later than planned email, I plan to start it next week!
All you have to do is link up your Facebook page here and like as many pages as you want!
Have a fun and wonderful Wednesday!!!
Fresh Produce Clothing Review
Recently I was given the opportunity to review a couple of items from the Fresh Produce Clothing line. Let me tell you. These articles are SO comfortable! I received a pair of capri shorts in black.
They were super comfy and I didn't feel constricted at all. I also received the Take it Easy shirt in Peri.
I get a lot of compliments on the top. People love the color of it! You can wear it any season. During the cooler months, it's long sleeve and during warmer temps, you can roll the sleeves up and button it to keep them up. The material is certainly light and breathable enough for the warmer temps, but sturdy enough for the cooler months. I would definitely check them out. They have it all for style and comfort! Another think I love about Fresh Produce is the colors. They have some fun colors to bring out your personality :)
They were super comfy and I didn't feel constricted at all. I also received the Take it Easy shirt in Peri.
I get a lot of compliments on the top. People love the color of it! You can wear it any season. During the cooler months, it's long sleeve and during warmer temps, you can roll the sleeves up and button it to keep them up. The material is certainly light and breathable enough for the warmer temps, but sturdy enough for the cooler months. I would definitely check them out. They have it all for style and comfort! Another think I love about Fresh Produce is the colors. They have some fun colors to bring out your personality :)
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Monday Hop Along Blog Hop! Week 7
It's another Monday! Are we ready to hop it along to get closer to the weekend??
To enter, simply click below to enter your blog into the blog hop.
Only a few very simple rules!
- You must follow my blog
- My blog hop button needs to be placed on your page
- You should follow at least two other blogs entered here
- Please leave a comment stating you are following. I do follow back!
Thank you! Have a wonderful and quick Monday!
Cover Your Hair Review and Giveaway
My daughter recently was given the chance to review a cute hat from Cover Your Hair. She's only gone a few days when she was with her father that she didn't wear it. The one she reviewed is the Grab and Go Cap. She loved the nice comfortable feel to it. She is one that is not crazy about constricting pieces of clothing and tries to get away with wearing the minimal that she can get away with. So, when I saw her willing put the hat on, I was ecstatic, lol.
They offer a variety of hair accessories from hats/caps, hair clips, headbands, head scarves and baby headbands. So there is something for everyone from babies to young adults, to adults.
To buy it, visit Cover Your Hair and search their site for all your hair accessory needs.
Cover Your Hair is also generously offering on of my readers the opportunity to receive an accessory gift box valued at $25.00. Woohoo!
To enter:
- Follow my blog
- Follow their Hair Accessory Blog
Addt'l Entries:
- Blog about this giveaway
- Follow me on Twitter
- You know it! Tweet Tweet! Daily Tweets allowed
- Follow Cover Your Hair on Twitter
- Like me on Facebook
- Like Cover Your Hair on Facebook
- Add my blog and Cover Your Hair's blog to your blog list
- Add my button to your blog
- Follow Cover Your Hair on NetworkedBlogs
- Follow me on NetworkedBlogs
Please make sure to leave a comment for each action taken. This giveaway will end on 12/16 and is available to US residents only. Please note that my Disclosure Notice is in effect for this giveaway.
Good Luck!
They offer a variety of hair accessories from hats/caps, hair clips, headbands, head scarves and baby headbands. So there is something for everyone from babies to young adults, to adults.
To buy it, visit Cover Your Hair and search their site for all your hair accessory needs.
Cover Your Hair is also generously offering on of my readers the opportunity to receive an accessory gift box valued at $25.00. Woohoo!
To enter:
- Follow my blog
- Follow their Hair Accessory Blog
Addt'l Entries:
- Blog about this giveaway
- Follow me on Twitter
- You know it! Tweet Tweet! Daily Tweets allowed
- Follow Cover Your Hair on Twitter
- Like me on Facebook
- Like Cover Your Hair on Facebook
- Add my blog and Cover Your Hair's blog to your blog list
- Add my button to your blog
- Follow Cover Your Hair on NetworkedBlogs
- Follow me on NetworkedBlogs
Please make sure to leave a comment for each action taken. This giveaway will end on 12/16 and is available to US residents only. Please note that my Disclosure Notice is in effect for this giveaway.
Good Luck!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Affordable Scarves Review and Giveaway
With the winter months upon us, (I know! Yuck!) the cold can be a bit unbearable and we are bundling up as much as we can! Scarves come with the territory to keep our necks and mouth warm, and if you bundle right, your ears too! Affordable Scarves is a wonderful resource for your bundling needs. They have a wide variety of scarves from the conservative to the wild animal lover in you!
They have Animal Print Scarves, to Floral Scarves and the popular Infinity Scarves. The range of colors available will appeal to anyone and everyone! For review, I received the Alexis Paisley Pashmina Scarf. I loved it! It was nice and soft and certainly kept me warm. It is nice and wide that I could wrap it over my head to keep my head, ears and neck warm.
From their website:
Some days call for a simple scarf or wrap that provides a pop of color without a heavy pattern. Our 100% authentic Alexis Paisley Pashmina is available in purple, teal blue or silver with a soft paisley pattern or solid turquoise or black in a very soft (barely visable) paisley pattern. The reversible wrap is great for a chilly summer night on the town, or knotted precisely around your neck as a winter accessory.
100% Pashmina
72" L x 28" W
3.5" Fringe
These scarves are really affordable and would make a wonderful holiday gift! To buy one, visit Affordable Scarves and surf their vast website for the style that fits you! You can also vist Scarves.net which is a side project of theirs for your all in one scarf resource as they say!
To win it:
Affordable Scarves has generously offered one of my readers the chance to win a scarf of their choice from their site with a value of up to $20.00. To enter:
- Like Affordable Scarves on Facebook
- Follow my Blog
Addt'l Entries:
- Follow me on Twitter
- You know it! Tweet Tweet! Daily Tweets allowed. Include me and Affordable Scarves in your tweets
- Follow Affordable Scarves on Twitter
- Like me on Facebook - 4 entries
- Follow me on NetworkedBlogs
- Add my button to your blog
- Add my blog to your bloglist
- Comment on any post that is not a giveaway
Please make sure to leave the links to where you blogged, tweeted, added my button or blog to your page. This giveaway is open to US and Canadian Residents! The giveaway will end on Dec 15th in hopes of getting this to you in time for Christmas. However, I cannot guarantee this delivery date! If you see a scarf that you like, I would recommend purchasing it if you want it for a gift. Please note that my Disclosure Notice is in effect for this giveaway.
Good Luck
Battle Bands Review
We all know those FUN FUN bandz that most schools banned because they were distracting the kiddo's right? Well, while these may also not be allowed in school, Battle Bands took these character shaped bands to a whole new level! They can actually be played as a game. How cool is that? They appear to be geared to boys, however, my daughter LOVES the Bandz, and I knew that she would absolutely love these. When we got them to review, I was right! (Well, we knew that would happen right? Mama is ALWAYS right! Lol) She set to playing it right away and with her ADHD, I was really surprised with how long she stayed occupied with them.
From their website:
Battle Bands - Collect, Stretch and Destroy! In this easy-to-learn, quick-playing game, two players take turns attempting to score points by launching their Battle Bands at the Battle Mat. With over 70 bands to collect, kids will love collecting them all to battle or wear!
While my daughter did play it for hours, she would alternate between playing me and then playing against herself, lol. She really had a great time trying to beat herself. I knew she was competitive, but, OMG. Then she would cheer when she beat herself. Confused? lol
I would definitely recommend these for the fun loving and competitive child in your life! Mother and Daughter gives this game Two Thumbs up!
I'm Hopping! Are you???
Here is my girlie Kristina's Blog Hop from Peaches Reviews. Check it out and get yourself entered!
Here is a wonderful 7 in 1 Blog Hop from Lucas's Journey with SPD
Kim at Chubby Cheeks Thinks has another rockin' Blog Hop going on for Saturday!
Check 'em out and get your blog more notice! I'm entered at each one of those blogs! Make sure to leave a comment here if you follow me so I can follow you back if I'm not already!
Here is a wonderful 7 in 1 Blog Hop from Lucas's Journey with SPD
Kim at Chubby Cheeks Thinks has another rockin' Blog Hop going on for Saturday!
Check 'em out and get your blog more notice! I'm entered at each one of those blogs! Make sure to leave a comment here if you follow me so I can follow you back if I'm not already!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Aurorae Yoga Mat Review
I have been trying to get myself in better health and trying yoga has been an experience! I'm still not where I want to be, however, I've been using the Aurorae Mat to help me get used to working out.
From Amazon's website:
"Aurorae" Ultra Thick, Extra Long Yoga Mat 72" x 24" x 1/4"
Our Unique Focal Point Icon helps you focus on your poses
It's available in Great Illuminating colors that Define your Inner Self.
The 1/4" thickness provides enough cushion and comfort to protect your knees and joints.
This newly designed Eco Friendly material molds your hands and feet to the Mat with immediate Recovery giving you the foundation needed for your practice.
Aurorae is one of the most durable and easy to care for Yoga Mats.
This Mat has been SGS approved for certification and your safety. Free from Phthalates.
AURORAE YOGI TIPS
· Wash your mat down with a soft brush and a tablespoon of dish washing liquid or detergent then rinse off. Do this in the shower if you can't do outside then hang over shower rod to dry. Repeat if necessary.
· Hang dry outside in the sun if possible. DO NOT PUT IN DRYER. Your mat must be absolutely dry before use.
· To keep your mat clean and fresh, spray Aurorae Yoga Mat Wash directly onto mat and let soak then wipe dry. Do as needed after use. This will disinfect, restore and keep your mat fresh and clean.
· Wash your hands with soap and water before class to reduce any natural oils in your hands.
· Do not use creams or oils on your hands or feet before your practice.
· Always keep a cotton towel* (available by Aurorae) near you to wipe away any perspiration.
· If necessary use an Aurorae Yoga Rosin Bag to absorb any perspiration and increase gripping power.
Remember "It's Your Yoga"
"Your Island of Peace and Tranquility" Thank you for your Loyalty and Support. Namaste Dennis Ingui CEO/Founder, Aurorae
I've loved the thickness of this mat because I only have hardwood flooring in my living room and it kills my knees! I would highly recommend that you try this mat out! Aurorae is offering a Family & Friends Discount code. All you have to do is enter Aurorae9 at checkout when you purchase any of their products and you will save 15%. Please note that my Disclosure Notice is in effect for this review.
From Amazon's website:
"Aurorae" Ultra Thick, Extra Long Yoga Mat 72" x 24" x 1/4"
Our Unique Focal Point Icon helps you focus on your poses
It's available in Great Illuminating colors that Define your Inner Self.
The 1/4" thickness provides enough cushion and comfort to protect your knees and joints.
This newly designed Eco Friendly material molds your hands and feet to the Mat with immediate Recovery giving you the foundation needed for your practice.
Aurorae is one of the most durable and easy to care for Yoga Mats.
This Mat has been SGS approved for certification and your safety. Free from Phthalates.
AURORAE YOGI TIPS
· Wash your mat down with a soft brush and a tablespoon of dish washing liquid or detergent then rinse off. Do this in the shower if you can't do outside then hang over shower rod to dry. Repeat if necessary.
· Hang dry outside in the sun if possible. DO NOT PUT IN DRYER. Your mat must be absolutely dry before use.
· To keep your mat clean and fresh, spray Aurorae Yoga Mat Wash directly onto mat and let soak then wipe dry. Do as needed after use. This will disinfect, restore and keep your mat fresh and clean.
· Wash your hands with soap and water before class to reduce any natural oils in your hands.
· Do not use creams or oils on your hands or feet before your practice.
· Always keep a cotton towel* (available by Aurorae) near you to wipe away any perspiration.
· If necessary use an Aurorae Yoga Rosin Bag to absorb any perspiration and increase gripping power.
Remember "It's Your Yoga"
"Your Island of Peace and Tranquility" Thank you for your Loyalty and Support. Namaste Dennis Ingui CEO/Founder, Aurorae
I've loved the thickness of this mat because I only have hardwood flooring in my living room and it kills my knees! I would highly recommend that you try this mat out! Aurorae is offering a Family & Friends Discount code. All you have to do is enter Aurorae9 at checkout when you purchase any of their products and you will save 15%. Please note that my Disclosure Notice is in effect for this review.
Softlips Review and Giveaway - Holiday Gift Guide
With the winter months upon us, it is so easy to overlook the smallest important detail. By that, I mean, lipbalms are a very important necessity to keep your lips moisturized. This way you avoid dry, chapped lips that can easily look so bad.
I absolutely LOVE SoftLips! I've been using it for years and it goes on so smoothly and doesn't feel like I'm wearing anything. Now my 10 year old daughter uses them and she loves them too :). I had the opportunity to review the holiday edition lip balms and was so excited! The flavors they come in are Sugar Plum Berry, Winter Mint, Sugar Spice, Mint with a hint of Vanilla and Sugar Cookie. Yummmmm! Makes you want to chew on your lip just for the taste! lol I know, goofy thought, but you all know you do it! And don't worry about that claim that the average woman swallows 6 lbs of lipstick/lip balm. I checked out snopes.com and it's not true! According to them, we would have to use a ridiculous amount of it to actually swallow that amount, so, we're good! LOL.
Softlips has offered one of my readers the chance to win the five seasonal flavors. Woohoo!!! These also make wonderful stocking stuffers! You can also bundle them together with a ribbon and make a cute teacher's gift or daycare provider gift :)
To enter:
- Follow my blog - 3 entries
Addt'l Entries:
- Blog about this giveaway
- Like Softlips on Facebook
- Follow me on Twitter
- You know it! Tweet Tweet! Daily Tweets allowed
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- Add my button to your blog
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This is 11 available entries! Please make sure to leave the link to where you blogged, tweeted, added my button or blog. This giveaway is for US Residents only and will end on December 12th. Please note that my Disclosure Notice is in effect for this giveaway :)
Good luck!
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