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valmg — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:34:23 +0000

Sprint Phone Deals

The folks at m80 gave me some great phone deals for the upcoming holidays to share with my readers that have Sprint. Currently there are 3 devices that begin their sale this week, with more devices (Samsung Reclaim, LG LX370, LG Rumor 2) coming later in the month. Users can access more details, and purchase the phones on http://holiday.sprint.com/

Current Deals This Week

Sanyo SCP2700 phone – FREE – starting 11/1/2009 to 1/9/2010
Sierra Wireless 598U mobile broadband card – FREE – starting 11/1/2009 to 1/9/2010
RIM Blackberry Curve – Buy 1 for $49.99, Get 1 FREE, with a $100 mail-in rebate – starting 11/1/2009 to 1/9/2010

Fashion Bug Black Friday Deals

Black Friday Doors open early at 7:00 a.m. with 60% off clearance items the store (when you take an extra 20% off already reduced fall fashions).

The all day door busters are:

· Turtleneck Sweaters ($6)

· Velour Active Jackets and pants ($10 each)

· Right Fit pants and jeans ($12 each)

· Puffer Coat ($20)

· Luxury gift sets ($16)

All Black Friday deals will also be available online at www.fashionbug.com

Free Little Brown Dachsund children’s book

There is a great new interactive children’s book available online for free. It follows a Dachshund named Willis as he goes on a Halloween adventure! It’s available for free download at http://littlebrowndachshund.com/, or on youtube. Kids can follow along with audio and animations and there’s even a free song download to accompany the story! It’s perfect for children and dog lovers alike, and completely free. Come check it out!

Seventh Generation Million Baby Crawl

Seventh Generation and millions of babies are crawling to Washington to demand a law that will regulate toxic chemicals found in household products. Check it out at http://www.seventhgeneration.com/million-baby-crawl/. At very least, check out the website and create a crawler to promote the cause. It’s completely free and helps in supporting a great cause.

Lopez tonight

The show is set to premiere next Monday, November 9 on TBS at 11pm ET/PT. Check out the official site at www.lopeztonight.com.

Elmo Tickle Hands

valmg — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:55:14 +0000

Have you seen Elmo Tickle Hands? They are so cute! CJ is 10 but still loves Elmo and Sesame Street. I am seriously considering getting this for him for Christmas. What I like about it is that the toy is really interactive. Don’t get me wrong, other Elmo toys are adorable to watch. What makes the Tickle Hands fun is that they’re gloves that the child can wear. When the wearer touches something with their right hand the glove vibrates and you hear Elmo. (The left hand is for looking cute only and it does that well.) The other thing I like is that the toy comes with a DVD that will teach you how to do the Tickle Hand Groove dance, which is awesome because it encourages children to get up and dance.

Do you have or have you seen Elmo Tickle Hands? What do you think about it?

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Old Navy Weekly - $10 Graphic Thermals And Big $45 Off Coupon Giveaway

valmg — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:52:54 +0000

Have you seen Old Navy Weekly? Each week Old Navy hides coupons around the site. They can be challenging but it’s a lot of fun to look for them. The site also showcases the latest deals at Old Navy. The new item of the week is a Graphic Thermal for $10. Yes, $10!

Make your man look good! He’ll be all shades of cool in a trip to the hardware store in his long-sleeve Graphic Thermal. And he’ll still look good later when he’s hanging out with the boys—or you! The shirts are $10 (reg. $19.50) and come in fabu-fun, masculine colors like dragon green and blue whale.

Aren’t those a fabulous buy at $10? They’ll pair with jeans or sweats. The boys need some winter shirts and these would be perfect.

I have some fantastic news to share. The folks at m80 reached out to me on behalf of Old Navy and offered me a great giveaway for my Old Navy shoppers.

WIN IT!

TEN winners will each receive a coupon for $45 off $100 to download and print. The coupons are good from November 6-12th.

Important things you should know:
* These are only one-time use coupons
* Once redeemed code is no longer valid and cannot be used again.
* Coupons are valid for a limited time only. Coupons was not redeemed in the correct timeframe will not be replaced.

HOW TO ENTER. (MANDATORY)

To enter visit the Old Navy Weekly site and then leave a comment on this post telling me one item you’d like to give the guy in your life AND one weekend wardrobe tip you’d like to give him. The SuperModelquins will dish about the fashionably fun men in their life on Twitter and Facebook so be sure to tune in.

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Leave an additional comment for each entry you qualify for. You must have completed the first entry according to the instructions to be eligible for any bonus entries.

THE SMALL PRINT.

US addresses only please. This contest will end on Monday 11/09/09 at 5:59 pm est. If you’ve entered any of my giveaways before then you know that only comments containing all of the requested information will be eligible for entry. The winner must contact me to confirm they wish to receive the prize within two days of my email notifying them they’ve won. Good luck to everyone!

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Weighting For Insurance

valmg — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:26:05 +0000

Life insurance is very hard to get for overweight people. I’ve had a very small policy for about ten years that I just canceled for financial reasons. Every year one thing I do with my bills is get quotes from competitors. One of the bills that I haven’t been able to lower in the past is that life insurance bill. Because I am overweight most companies wouldn’t even give me a quote never mind insure me. Hopefully by the time most of the weight is off money will be better. Then I’m hoping the term life insurance companies will consider me once again.

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The Law Of Forgiveness Book Release And Giveaway

valmg — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:47:48 +0000

Here’s a heads up on a book that I know some of my readers will enjoy. Stick around and enter to win a copy.

For the millions of readers who were introduced to the Law of Attraction in The Secret, The Law of Forgiveness: Tap In To the Positive Power of Forgiveness — and Attract Good Things To Your Life (Berkley Trade Paperback Original; November 2009; $12.00) by Connie Domino, goes one step further, teaching the transformative power of forgiveness, the fastest way to attracting what you want and making your goals a reality.

The Law of Forgiveness explores the concept and its importance from every angle, from scientific to religious, individual to societal. Domino provides readers with clearly written guidelines and simple affirmation-based techniques to forgive others, for others to forgive them, and for them to forgive themselves.

Working with Difficult People: Forgiving Bosses and Co-Workers

By Connie Domino, MPH, RN, Author of The Law of Forgiveness: Tap into the Positive Power of Forgiveness — And Attract Good Things to Your Life

Are your co-workers, rude, jealous, and back-stabbing? Do you dread going to work? If you answered yes, you’ll be excited to know there is a technique you can use to clean up your work environment, allowing for a more harmonious, peaceful and productive work place.

You may be surprised to know that forgiveness is the key to turning your work life around. You may be wondering how you can possibly forgive the very people who have made your life so miserable. To fully understand forgiveness you must know:

* Forgiveness is something you do for yourself and not for the other person.
* Forgiveness is a social or spiritual law of the universe; just like the law of gravity it is predictable and unchanging and can be used by anyone regardless of his or her faith tradition.
* Forgiveness releases the hold that person’s behavior has on your life. It immediately frees energy to come into your life and assists you to meet your goals and dreams.
* Forgiveness is not a nice thing you do for undeserving people. It’s actually a selfish act, but it’s not a negative act. Forgiveness is one of the most positive and loving things you can do for yourself and others.
* Forgiveness will not only improve your life at work, but can unblock energy allowing for goals and dreams to manifest in every area of your life.

The 3 Step Technique

The 3 Step Technique utilizes affirmative goal setting and visualization, a potent combination with quick results.

Step 1: You must write a goal affirmation for the relationship you wish to improve. All the words must be positive and forward moving. The affirmation must be written as if the goal has already come true and it must include a goal date for manifesting. State this affirmation three or more times daily.

Example: My relationship with my co-worker or boss now has the following qualities:

Basic respect
Cooperation
Team Work, etc.

By: Goal Date

Step 2: You forgive the person you’re angry with. The best way to forgive someone is to sincerely say an affirmation of forgiveness. You have a conversation with the person’s higher self or soul letting them know that you forgive them completely and freely, and you release them, and release the incident that happened between you, and you hold them in the light. When you have completed your forgiveness affirmation, you visualize the person accepting it and you move to Step 3.

Step 3: Keeping them in your mind’s eye, you will have a soul to soul conversation with the person’s higher self. A person’s higher self will not judge you, so you can literally pour your heart out to them. Begin by describing the problem and how it makes you feel. Second, describe the solution. Third, explain to them the consequences if their behavior doesn’t change. At this point, you can visualize their higher self agreeing with your solution. Visualize the person’s higher self accepting what you have said and then walking out a door or off a stage.

You can complete Steps 2 and 3 in the privacy of your home. You do not need to contact the person you are forgiving or get them involved. To prepare, you will get into a comfortable position. You will bring the person you wish to forgive into your mind’s eye. You will visualize their higher “angelic looking” self, and not their mean, nasty Earth self.

Be ready for the positive changes the next time you go to work. Tapping into the Law of Forgiveness through the 3 Step Technique is one of the most powerful strategies for positively affecting a difficult relationship.

©2009 Connie Domino, MPH, RN, author of The Law of Forgiveness: Tap into the Positive Power of Forgiveness — And Attract Good Things to Your Life

Author Bio

Connie Domino, MPH, RN, author of The Law of Forgiveness: Tap into the Positive Power of Forgiveness — And Attract Good Things to Your Life, is a nationally acclaimed life coach, trainer, registered nurse, support group facilitator, motivational speaker, and educational counselor who teaches public health nursing at the University of North Carolina.

For more information about the book, please visit www.TheLawofForgiveness.com.

WIN IT!

One winner will receive a copy of the book The Law Of Forgiveness.

HOW TO ENTER. (MANDATORY)

To enter leave a comment on this post telling me if forgiveness comes easily to you.

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Leave an additional comment for each entry you qualify for. You must have completed the first entry according to the instructions to be eligible for any bonus entries.

THE SMALL PRINT.

US addresses only please. This contest will end on Sunday 11/15/09 at 11:59 pm est. If you’ve entered any of my giveaways before then you know that only comments containing all of the requested information will be eligible for entry. The winner must contact me to confirm they wish to receive the prize within two days of my email notifying them they’ve won. Good luck to everyone!

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COFFEE-MATE and Dress For Success Cup Of Confidence Campaign With Giveaway

valmg — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:52:42 +0000

I love it when a company with a great product wants to make a difference!

COFFEE-MATE and Dress for Success are working together on a new initiative geared toward providing encouragement to women seeking jobs while also supplying some helpful money-saving tips to people like you!

Nestlé COFFEE-MATE is donating $50,000 to Dress for Success. But with a little help from you, the $150,000 goal can be reached, as it is the smallest steps you can take that will make a big difference! Sometimes a simple word of encouragement can make all the difference in your child’s life. And a word of encouragement can also mean giving a person the confidence she needs to land a job and change her life. By visiting www.coffee-mate.com/cup, you can send a Cup of Confidence note to help inspire a Dress for Success client. COFFEE-MATE will then donate fifty cents to Dress for Success for every cup (or note) sent. Your note will be given to a woman who participates in the Dress for Success program for inspiration on how to thrive in work and in life. You can also help donate an additional $.50 for sharing the program on your social media pages such as Facebook by posting the badge found at www.coffee-mate.com/cup!

By visiting the “chat for change section” on www.coffee-mate.com/cup, you’ll not only receive tips on small steps you can take but also steps to help others succeed and prosper. So what are you waiting for? Send a Cup of Confidence note, calculate your own savings, and make every cup count today!

This pogram ends on 12/31/09 or when a total donation amount of $150,000 is reached, whichever occurs first. Limit one Cup of Confidence note per person, per email address; w/maximum of $1.00 donation ($.50 for Cup of Confidence note and $.50 for social media sharing.

WIN IT!

THREE winners will each receive a coupon for CoffeeMate.

(This is a really great campaign. In order to get the word out I’m also giving away 2 more coupons on my food blog From Val’s Kitchen.)

HOW TO ENTER. (MANDATORY)

Visit the Make Every Cup Count site and send a Cup Of Confidence. Return here and leave a comment on this post telling me what flavor the cup you sent was. (Mine was Cinnamon Vanilla Creme.)

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Leave an additional comment for each entry you qualify for. You must have completed the first entry according to the instructions to be eligible for any bonus entries.

THE SMALL PRINT.

US addresses only please. No PO boxes. This contest will end on Saturday 11/14/09 at 5:59 pm est. If you’ve entered any of my giveaways before then you know that only comments containing all of the requested information will be eligible for entry. The winner must contact me to confirm they wish to receive the prize within two days of my email notifying them they’ve won. Good luck to everyone!

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Wordless Wednesday - Cleaning Out The Baby Cabinet Or Planning An Exorcism?

valmg — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:34:03 +0000

Thanks for stopping by! If you have a picture up for Wordless Wednesday, leave your link below on Mr. Linky! Then head on over to From Val’s Kitchen, Here And There, What’s That Smell, Wordless Wednesday, Go Graham Go, 5 Minutes for Mom and The Not-So-Blog Blog for more wordless fun!

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