Mishia's Mayhem

Betty Crocker Holiday Cookie Exchange Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:27:00 +0000

Baking is one of my favorite things to do! To me, nothing is more meaningful than a gift that comes from the heart. Everyone knows that baked goods are full of love. Cookies are my favorite thing to make, although I have not mastered the craft of sugar cookies. I have a drawer full of unused cookie cutters to prove it!

Recently Safeway, Betty Crocker, and Glad provided me with a gift card and prize pack through MyBlogSpark!

With a little help from Betty Crocker, GladWare® and the Safeway Family of Stores, you can keep your loved ones’ hearts and homes filled with holiday spirit and homemade goodness of Betty Crocker. Whip up a plate full of cookies using a recipe from BakeSweetMemories.com and host a cookie exchange.

Once you’ve finished baking, share it in GladWare! Glad® food storage products are the perfect solution for preparing, storing and transporting holiday goods. They’re also great for gift giving too, so count on Glad® products to help keep your holiday foods fresh and festive and ready to serve.

For great recipe ideas, how-to videos, and tips for hosting your very own cookie exchange, visit BakeSweetMemories.com. While you’re there, be sure to play the new Sweet Memories game that gives you the chance to instantly win free Betty Crocker products!

I used my sugar cookie mix to make toffee cookies! They were delicious.

Would you like a Betty Crocker Prize pack of your own?

One lucky reader will win a $25 Safeway Stores gc, Sugar Cookie mix and a set of Deep Dish Gladware!

Mandatory Entry: Tell me which Betty Crocker Mix you are looking forward to using. You must be a follower of Mishia's Mayhem to enter.

For additional entries:
1. Follow me on twitter
2.Grab My Button.
3. Tweet about this giveaway.

Please leave a separate comment for each. Also include your email address if it is not listed publicly in your profile.

This giveaway is only open to the US and will end on Jan 27th at 5:00 pm PST.
I will draw a winner using Random.org and will have 24 hours to respond to the winning email or an alternate winner will be drawn.

I received a product from Safeway, Betty Crocker, and Glad through MyBlogSpark in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

CSN Stores!

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:34:00 +0000

CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from stylish handbags, to counter height stools, or great cookware!

CSN stores is one of my absolute favorite places to shop nline. I have been desperately searching for a good pair of boots and CSN stores had just what I needed. I bought a pair of black boots recently. I absolutely love them. They're comfy and sturdy, and most importantly they're cute!

Stay tuned for a review of another great csn store product soon!

SnapIt Screen Capture 3.7

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:09:00 +0000

Looking for a new way to get screen caps?
SnapIt is easy to use screen capture software which allows you to easily capture
anything on the screen including windows, menus, full screen, rectangular regions,
web pages and take shots of moving images.

- Supports hotkeys, auto-saving, clipboard
- Automatically copies screenshots to the clipboard
- Tracks capture history, auto-saves captured images
- Saves files in BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG and TIFF formats
- Auto-names captured images

As a sweeper, I love documenting wins as much as possible. I love the thrill of going through my photos and looking at that " You're a winner!" Instant win message. It is my motivation!

SnapIt is a very useful tool as it allows you to capture as much or as little as you want.

Check it out:
SnapIt Screen Capture Software

I received a product in exchange for my post. All opinions are my own.

CSN Stores!

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:55:00 +0000

CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from stylish handbags, to modern bar furniture, or great cookware!

CSN stores is one of my favorite places to shop. I have been wanting a grill pan for months and CSN stores definitely did not disappoint. I bought a calphalon grill pan recently and now I'm grilling everything from chicken to fish all of the time!

Stay tuned for a review of another great csn store product soon!

WAT-AAH Review and Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:48:00 +0000

In my house, it is pretty much the norm to see our fridge stocked with soda and other sugary drinks. When I shop, I usually shop for convenience and sale items frequently went in the cart. I put my foot down and no more! WAT-AAH is the answer to all of our unhealthy drinking habits!

Wat-aah is not your average bottled water. Wat-aah is a wonderful company fighting to end childhood obesity! With all of the other other companies trying to gain children's attention, Wat-aah's founder asked her own son what he thought, he simply told her that water was boring and so Wat-aah was born.Wat-aah comes in 4 great varieties such as Bones (with electrolytes), Brain (with magnesium), Body ( pure spring water), and Energy (ultra pure water with infused with oxygen) which feature fun packaging with bright neon colors!Wat-aah is a healthy alternative that any mom would be proud giving their kids!

And the Wat-aah boy wants to know what YOU got!
Show Me WAT-YOU-GOT! is a new website (wat-you-got.com) that features the WAT-AAH! Boy bragging about his own skills and challenging kids to send a video to prove he can be outdone. He wants any kid between the ages of 5-17 to show off their talent and win cash and some awesome prizes!

Would you like some wat-aah for yourself or your family?

You can win some! Christine over at Wat-aah was kind enough to offer a mixed case of Wat-aah as well as some Wat-aah Goodies - Stickers, Tattoos, Pencils, etc. to one lucky Mishia's Mayhem reader!

Mandatory Entry: You must be a follower of Mishia's Mayhem to enter. Next, visit Wat-aah's newest venture Show Me Wat You Got and tell me one of the categories that kids can enter.

For additional entries:
Follow @wataah on twitter
Tweet about the giveaway. Win a case of WAT-AAH from @tornxnxfrayed http://tinyurl.com/wataahmm ENDS 08/31 @ 11:59 PST!!! #kids #water #giveaway (1x daily)
Like Wat-Aah on Facebook.
Blog about the giveaway.
Add my blog button to your sidebar.
Enter your kids into Show Me Wat You Got (10 extra entries)

Please leave a separate comment for each. Also include your email address if it is not listed publicly in your profile.

This giveaway is only open to the US and will end on August 31st at 11:59 pm PST.
I will draw a winner using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or an alternate winner will be drawn.

I received a product from Wat-aah! in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

Mishia's Mayhem Follower GC Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:54:00 +0000

Update! I keep getting comment entries, I will add them to my spreadsheet, but I am now turning comments off. Please use the form only to enter. Thanks so much!

Hello everyone!
I just wanted to thank you all for following along with my mayhem. Things have been so crazy this year.Thank you all for sticking around!

I've been loving my summer so far. It started off cooler than normal, but we were at 100 degrees in no time. That is California for you! If school isn't back in for everyone, it will be soon. Enjoy the break while you can!

In honor of you all being so amazing, I'm holding a followers only giveaway. I've been gathering prizes for a little while now so I hope you all enjoy!

5 winners will be chosen. Grand Prize: $25 Target E-Gift Card. First Prize: $20 Snapfish Gift Code. Second Prize: $10 Amazon Gift Code. Third Prize: $10 Dollar General Gift Card. Fourth Prize: $5 Amazon Gift Code.

So there is only 1 mandatory requirement for this giveaway, you must be a follower of Mishia's Mayhem.
If you aren't a follower already, simply click follow with Google Friend Connect.

Please enter all of your entries into the form below. Good luck and thank you all so much!

How To Enter

Become a follower of Mishia's Mayhem if you aren't already. Leave your name, email, and entry choices in the form below. This is required for initial entry. If you are selected as a winner, I will check to make sure that you are a follower.

For extra entries (Be sure to leave a separate entry for each in the "Extra Entries" field...example below):

2. Follow me on Twitter(@Tornxnxfrayed) and Tweet about this giveaway. (example tweet: Enter to win 1 of 5 Gift Cards at Mishia's Mayhem http://tinyurl.com/2bu4vme ends 8/24 @tornxnxfrayed) 1x daily.

3. Blog about this giveaway.

4. Grab my button from the left side bar and add it to your blog. Please leave your blog URL.

Example:
Entry #1: Initial Entry...do not enter any extra entries. Refresh page.
Entry #2: Enter again and specify which extra entry. Refresh page.
Entry #3: Repeat Entry #2 step and add different extra entry. Etc...

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This giveaway is only open to the US and will end on August 24th at 11:59 pm PST.
I will draw 5 winners using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or an alternate winner will be drawn.

CSN Stores!

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:40:00 +0000

CSN stores is a great site that features over 200 stores with one check out. You can find lots of amazing products there with even more amazing prices. You can find anything from Le Creuset cookware to furniture. CSN is very easy to navigate, you can shop by category or do a site wide item search. Looking for flashlights? They have those. Looking for gaming chairs for your kids? Yep, they have those too.

CSN is by far one of my favorite shopping sites, and I'll soon be reviewing one of their wonderful products. While you're waiting, be sure to visit CSN stores and take a look around. I promise you won't be disappointed!

I love my Slouchback!

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:12:00 +0000

As a college student I know all about insane 12 page homework assignments, lab work, and cramming for tests. I have to be in the right state of mind to get something that I don't want to do done. Let's face it, if I'm not comfortable then forget it.

In my room is a typical full sized bed. Now don't get me wrong, I love it for sleeping. But that's about it. Me study there? Forget about it. I'm out like a light as soon as I get near it.

That is until I discovered SlouchBack. I won a Slouchback last year and it has worked wonders for me.

* Inflates in just 30 seconds with a built-in pump to transform your dorm room
* Microsuede covers are interchangeable and easily washable (great, since we know doing laundry in college is a TOP priority)
* Insulated cup holders keep your drink cold and secure, preventing "party-fouls" on your dorm bed

* Place on your dorm bed or on the floor for comfortable seating for college students
* When deflated, tucks into the space between the dorm bed and the wall - great for small dorm rooms!
* Weighing only 8 pounds and no larger than a 30-pack, comfort can follow you from your dorm room to anywhere on campus with no hassle
* Easy-to-use Patch Kit included, though you'll never need it.

My favorite features? The built in pump and the cup holders. And I absolutely love the durability.

I just inflate my Slouchback, put on some Jazz music and I have an instant homework/study zone.

Not only is it good for studying, but it is excellent as a gaming chair when you have your friends over.

Kernel Season's Popcorn Seasoning Review

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:05:00 +0000

I 'm sure you've seen Kernel Season's Popcorn Seasoning in the popcorn aisle of your local grocery store. I know I have! Every time I saw it I picked up a bottle, read it, said "Hmmm", and put it back on the shelf. I really wish I hadn't.

I absolutely love popcorn. It is one of my favorite snacks, day or night. I was excited when I was sent some popcorn seasoning to try, and for good reason. It is delicious!

Kernel Season's comes in many amazing flavors like Kettle Corn, White Cheddar, Ranch, Sour Cream and Onion, Butter, Nacho Cheddar, and many more! Our favorite flavors were the White Cheddar and the Kettle Corn. The White Cheddar had a great cheesy flavor that I loved, and the Kettle Corn was an excellent mixture of sweet and salty!

Not only are the seasonings great on popcorn, they go well with other items too such as Mashed or baked potatoes, salad, french fries,chicken and pasta! I put some of the white cheddar in a pasta dish and it was amazing.

Kernel Season's also sells other items as well. Their popcorn spritzer really helps the seasoning stick to your popcorn and gives it a great butter flavor.

Their website also has a great section full of recipes that are grouped according to each seasoning. There are so many possibilities!

Kernel Season's are sold in grocery stores and movie theaters alike. There's something for everyone, so the next time you pick it up and examine it like I did, don't put it back on the shelf, put it in your shopping cart.

I received a product from Kernel Season's in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

Brugo Mug Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:39:00 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to review an amazing coffee mug called the Brugo Mug.The one thing that caught my attention about Brugo Mugs was all of the beautiful colors that they are available in. There's Pink and Black and many, many colors in between. All hot beverage consumers know how important it is to have a good mug, and you definitely can't go wrong with this one.

I'm a hot tea drinker and I've tried all kinds of mugs in the past. I always seem to find a problem with each and every one of them. The cup leaks, the cup is too hot to hold, the cup is hard to clean, etc. I've only seemed to find boring looking mugs in the past too. Where's the fun in that?

About Brugo

The Brugo Mug is not only beautiful but it is innovative! BRUGO is patented technology that allows coffee and tea enthusiasts to enjoy every sip of their hot beverage in the “Perfect Temperature Zone”, while eliminating the spills, spatters and burned lips that are a familiar part of the “to-go” coffee experience.

Fresh coffee is brewed at 205 degrees, but its vibrant flavors are most distinguishable and pleasing at around 150 to 170 degrees. By using a simple “tip and sip” motion, BRUGO™ users transfer sip-sized amounts (one fluid ounce) of their hot beverage to the temperature control chamber, where it immediately reaches this Perfect Temperature Zone. Only the liquid in the chamber is cooled and only this liquid exits the sip opening. This inventive system eliminates the need for coffee drinkers to blow on their beverage, add ice to it, or wait for it to cool.

The BRUGO™ lid has three options: LOCK, TIP & COOL, and SIP. The LOCK setting seals the mug and is perfect for transporting the beverage without spilling. TIP & COOL gives the consumer the full benefits of the temperature control chamber. Once the beverage in the mug has cooled to a palatable temperature, users simply turn the dial to SIP and drink the beverage directly.

Giveaway

After this mug, I'm sure that I can't go back to using just any old travel mug. Brugo has been kind enough to offer one lucky reader a Brugo mug of their very own! Just fill out the simple form below.

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This giveaway is only open to the US and will end on Saturday, July 31st at 11:59 pm PST.
I will draw a winner using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or an alternate winner will be drawn.

I received a product from Brugo Mugs in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

Online School Solutions Review

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:50:00 +0000

I was home schooled throughout middle school and part of high school due to health reasons. I think it is a great spin on the traditional school system and allows for a great range in flexibility! I think it was a excellent choice that my parents made and I would definitely go the home school route for my own children.

Through Online School Solutions you can find both Private and Public school options for each individual state. Not only are online classes available to high school students, but to middle school children as well. You can use the program so that your child can earn an accredited high school diploma, or you can simple use it to supplement your child's current curriculum!

Online Private School offers:

    * Students can enroll any time of the year
    * Complete flexibility for students to create their own schedule and have 12 months to complete their courses
    * Students are offered optional mid-term and end of course assessments to measure achievement growth
    * Work with other students from across the US and around the world!

Online Public School Offers:

    * Tuition-free
    * Students follow a traditional school year
    * Students may be required to take standardized state tests

With Keystone (an Online Private School) student's can choose from over 120 courses and work at their own pace. Their are plenty of options that would fit any one's needs. The best feature that they offer is being able to interact with other children from all over the world. Very cool. I've taken many online classes and I've loved each and every one of them.

With Online School Solutions, all of the great resources you need to find out if this is the right route for you and your family are right at your fingertips!

Rayovac Powers Your Summer!

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:01:00 +0000

Starting June 21st through July 20th Rayovac is empowering families to have fun through the Rayovac Powers Your Summer Giveaway!

We all know that Moms, kids and families just want to have fun this summer and Rayovac has the power to make it happen!

Access and complete the entry form on Rayovc's website at www.rayovac.com/PowersYourSummer. Simply tell us how you'll power your fun this summer each day for a chance to win prizes ranging from Cameras and Bikes to Camping Supplies and a Summer Supply of Rayovac Batteries! No trick questions here! There is no correct answer to how you and your family add the Power of Fun to your summer! Must be a US resident and 18 or older at the time of entry to enter this Promotion.

Love Twitter events? There's a fun one coming up just for this promotion!

Rayovac Powers Your Vacation Summer Promotion Twitter Event
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST
Location: #rayovac
Follow: @Rayovac_Battery, @5minutesformom, @CirclePRMary

Today's fun family question?
13 million Americans go camping each year. What is your camping styles? Backyard, adventurous, roughing it?

I'd have to say that my camping style is roughing it. When we go camping, we disconnect from the rest of the world. No email, no cell phone. Only campfires and tents! I feel that you only get the real camping experience that way!

The first 99 bloggers to promote the Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion won a prize package from Rayovac.
Also, The first 99 bloggers to promote the Rayovac Powers Your Summer Twitter Event won a prize package from Rayovac.

Winners!

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:00:00 +0000

Mommy Pads & More Giveaway
#13
Annette D

Purely Giveaway
#14
I♥thesecrazykids

Thanks for entering!

Upcoming Review from CSN Stores

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:20:00 +0000

I recently was given the chance to review an item from CSN Stores! I learned that they carry thousands of items, from cookware to sofas, and feature over 200 stores! After browsing the site, I went the cookware route and decided to review a toaster oven. Mine conked out years ago and I really miss the convenience.

Stay tuned!

Mommy Pads & More Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:38:00 +0000

Who doesn't appreciate a personalized gift? When I was younger my reaction to personalized items was "Omg, it has my name on it. How Cool!" Fifteen years later, my reaction is still "Omg! It has my name on it. How Cool!".

Mommy Pads & More sells a large variety of personalized gifts ranging from notepads and stamps to jewelry and cards. I was ecstatic when Susie sent me a personalized stamp to review. I am a big letter sender, whether its for sending out invitations or writing letters, in the age of technology, I still believe in snail mail. Now I use my custom stamp for absolutely everything!

How cute is that?

Susie is a dream to work with, making sure that everything is just right and to your liking. She even provides a proof to make sure you are 100% satisfied. My order arrived so fast, I couldn't believe it.

The stamp is beautiful! The best thing about it is that it is self inking. The ink is bold and very readable. The stamp is made to withstand thousands of stampings.

Mommy Pads & More is your place for stylish, girlie goods and gifts. I think that Susie is doing an excellent job and her products are simply amazing!

You can follow Susie on various networks:
On Twitter
On Facebook
Her Blog

Discount
Can't wait until a winner is drawn? Just enter MOMMY at checkout for a 15% discount!

Giveaway
Susie has been kind enough to offer one lucky reader a personalized stamp of their very own!

To Enter
Visit Mommy Pads & More and tell me what your favorite item is (mandatory entry)

Please include your email address or have it visible in your profile.

1. Follow me on Twitter @Tornxnxfrayed. (button on right side bar)
2. Tweet this giveaway (Enter to win a Personalized Stamp from Mommy Pads & More! http://tinyurl.com/mommypads ends 6/12 @Tornxnxfrayed) You may tweet once daily.
3. Follow me on Google Friend Connect.
4. Blog about this giveaway.
5. Follow Mommypads & More on Twitter

This giveaway is only open to the US and will end on Sunday, June 13th at 11:59 pm PST.
I will draw a winner using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or an alternate winner will be drawn.

I received a product from Mommypads & More in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

Misikko Hana Pro Flat Iron Review

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:43:00 +0000

The wonderful people over at Misikko provided me with an exceptional Hana Pro Pink flat iron. I really don't know how I have dealing with a cheapy flat iron for all of these years. I'm telling you once you go Hana, you'll never go back.

John over at misikko.com sent me a 1” model. Thanks John! I had been using a much larger iron that had a huge surface area. Thinking back, the larger area caused more problems by being so bulky.

I have fine hair that is is high susceptible to frizz. Even though I have fine hair, I find myself going over the same spot many times to get my hair as straight as I want it. None of that was needed with the Hana flat iron. It did a perfect job of straightening my hair. The flat iron also came with a shine shield that gave my hair extra shine.

Hana Elite Features:
• 100% Solid Ceramic Plates Never Peel or Degrade
• Large Integrated Ceramic Heaters with Full Plate Coverage for the Most Consistent, Conditioning Far Infrared Heat Possible
• Ceramic is naturally hygienic, protects color & retards fading
• Unique black ceramic plates won’t discolor with use of products or hair dyes
• Adjustable Temperature Dial – 5 Settings from 140-450° F for All Hair Types
• Flash Heats in Seconds with Instant Compensation for Heat Loss
• Safe to use on Damp to Dry Hair
• Beveled Edges mean Easy Curled, Flipped, Spiked or Straight Styles
• Ergonomic Handle Design with No-Slip Grip
• Smooth Grooves Keep Hair Strands Separate and Snag-Free
• Sleek luxury matte finish
• Tangle-Free Salon Quality Cord Swivels 360°; Convenient Hanging Loop
• Energy Efficient at 38 Watts
• Independent On/Off Switch
• Includes Luxe Heat Proof Storage Pouch, Heat Proof Silicone Mat, & Special Edition Tin Case
• Made in Korea
• Two Year Warranty

I loved the various heat settings and the placement of the on/of switch. This flat iron heats up so fast! Usually I am waiting forever just for the iron to get hot enough. I absolutely fell in love with the heat protecting mat! I have burned my share of surfaces over the years and this mat now protects me from that haha.

Misikko has a vast array of Hair Straighteners, Chi flat irons, FHI flat irons, and even Professional Hair Dryers! Check them out, they have something for everyone!

I received a product from Misikko in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

Purely Products Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:12:00 +0000

Recently I was given the opportunity to try two wonderful products from Purely Products.

From the Purely Page:
"We are curious and discerning consumers looking for products for cleaner, healthier living. So, we develop the kind of products we want to use. We excel at translating proven technology (technology too cool to ignore, actually) into every day applications that make life better for everyone."

Who doesn't love innovative products that are useful and good for you?

First I tried out the Sunmate. Living in sunny California, sunscreen is almost always a must. Although we've been having some really rainy weather lately, summers here are always scorchers!

Purely makes it easier to make monitoring sun exposure for your family a healthy living habit. SunMate™ puts information on the intensity of ultraviolet rays right in the palm of your hand, so you can make preventive decisions on sun care protection. So sun-savvy in fact, the compact, lightweight SunMate was named "Best Beach Tech" by Shape Magazine (May 2009).

I absolutely loved the Sunmate because it takes all of the guess work out of being in the suns harmful rays. Simply press the little button on top and you instantly know the intensity of the suns UV rays, allowing you to protect your skin accordingly. Plus it is compact so it goes along with me where ever I go.

Do you ever... Grocery shop in flu season? Slice raw chicken on your cutting board? Use the computer everyone has access to? Carpool kids? Use an airplane bathroom? Pick up the baby's pacifier off the ground? Use a hotel remote control? Let someone use your cell phone? It sends shivers down my spine just thinking about the amount of germs passed on a daily basis.

Pocket Purifier™ puts a wall of defense in your hands with its handheld germicidal light. Lightweight and convenient, Pocket Purifier sanitizes surfaces and objects with the same UV-C light that sterilizes surgical instruments. Ultraviolet light and nanotechnology eliminate 99.9% of germs that cause colds and flu, plus e-coli, salmonella, mold, fungus and MRSA (staph). At home, at work, in public, for all high-touch surfaces, Pocket Purifier is the most environmentally responsible way to kill germs without chemicals - hands-down.

Desktops have almost 21,000 germs per square inch, phones more than 25,000 per square inch (compared to only 49 per square inch on toilet seats). Pocket Purifier™ has a built-in germicidal UV-C lightbulb that deactivates the DNA of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, destroying their ability to multiply. Scary isn't it?

I've seen UV lights being used in many food related businesses, and I applaud them because I now know the good that they are doing. The Pocket Purifier fits neatly in my purse and is ready to go whenever I am, whether its after a busy day at the park or a fun filled day at the zoo.

Also, the website for www.diaperLove.org just launched, a non-profit founded by the Purely Products company founder and his wife to supply diapers to children in need. A percentage of every Purely Products purchase goes to support to diaperLove.

Purely has various products in their line up and have been generous enough to let one lucky reader pick a product of their choice!

Visit Purely and tell me something you learned or which item you would pick if you won. (mandatory entry)

Please include your email address or have it visible in your profile.

1. Follow me on Twitter @Tornxnxfrayed. (button on right side bar)
2. Tweet this giveaway (Enter to win a Purely Product of choice! http://tinyurl.com/2dmakto ends 6/10 @tornxnxfrayed) You may tweet once daily.
3. Follow me on Google Friend Connect.
4. Blog about this giveaway.

This giveaway is only open to the US and will end on Thursday, June 10th at 11:59 pm PST.
I will draw a winner using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or an alternate winner will be drawn.

I received a product from Purely Products in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

Winners!

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:54:00 +0000

The Winner of the Glee Make Your Own Candy Kit is..

#8
Fine Insanity said..

I follow your blog (Fine Insanity)

And the winner of the Spring Sweet Treats Giveaway is.....

#30
VickieB said...

tweet https://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/13905088851

Congrats! And thanks to everyone who entered!
New giveaways including a special giveaway in honor of 100 followers will be posted soon!

Glee Gum: Make Your Own Candy Kit! Review/Giveaway Closed

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Tue, 11 May 2010 08:01:00 +0000

Recently I had the pleasure of receiving a Make Your Own Chocolate Kit from Glee Gum. I am a major chocolate lover so this was definitely right up my alley! I received a chocolate making kit and a few packs of delicious Glee gum!I loved the flavors.

We decided to make it a family weekend project and it was so much fun! The steps were extremely easy to follow, I apologize for the lack of pictures. Since the kids were helping, we opted for the microwave route. Everyone took turns stirring in the ingredients and then filling the paper cups with chocolate. For that little something extra, we added caramel and almonds. Yum!

The kids were ready for milk chocolate, so they were surprised by the taste. I thought they were delicious because I love dark chocolate.

Glee Make Your Own Candy Kits come in three fun varieties, guaranteed to please any candy lover!

You can make your own, chocolate, gum, or gummies. The best thing about Glee Gum is that their products are completely all-natural, with no preservatives, artificial flavorings, or colorings.

Glee has been generous enough to give one luck reader a make your own candy kit of their choice!

So tell me...which kit would you pick if you won? (mandatory entry)

Please include your email address or have it visible in your profile.

1. Follow me on Twitter @Tornxnxfrayed. (button on right side bar)
2. Tweet this giveaway (Enter to win a Make Your Own Candy Kit! http://tinyurl.com/272rzny ends 5/19 @tornxnxfrayed) You may tweet once daily.
3. Follow me on Google Friend Connect.
4. Blog about this giveaway.

This giveaway is only open to the US and will end on Wednesday, May 19th at 11:59 pm PST.
I will draw a winner using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or an alternate winner will be drawn.

I received a product from Glee Gum in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

I'm Back!

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Tue, 11 May 2010 06:08:00 +0000

Hello Everyone!

I haven't been around for a little while. Things have been hectic around here, a close family friend passed last month. It was bitter sweet because there was a new addition to our family last week! My cousin had a beautiful, healthy 6.5 pound baby girl! So exciting. In the middle of everything was the madness of midterms and finals.

Please bear with me as I get this mayhem under control, I will have a few giveaways and reviews posted shortly.

I will be holding a few special giveaways when I reach 100( almost there!) and 200 followers so stay tuned!

Mishia

Betty Crocker´s Sweet Spring Treats Giveaway Closed

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Tue, 11 May 2010 05:57:00 +0000

It's that time again! Yes it is Spring! Which means lots of beautiful weather and fun family cook outs!
Betty Crocker’s website Bake Sweet Memories has complied a great list of recipes. From beautiful spring cakes and cupcakes to serving a wonderful brunch, you will find easy recipes that will please your entire family.

I told you all about the savings that Safeway had going on for Betty Crocker products recently, well Safeway and Betty Crocker through Myblogspark sent me a “Spring Sweet Treats” prize pack and I have been baking like crazy!

We love Betty Crocker here at my house and I tried the Betty Crocker Warm Delights Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie. It is by far my new favorite dessert and so easy to make!

One lucky reader will receive a Spring Sweet Treats prize pack of their very own!

The prize pack includes a silicon baking pan, stainless steel mixing bowl, oven mitt, Betty Crocker mixing spoon, and a $25 Safeway gift card good at any of the Safeway Family Stores!

All you have to do is tell me your favorite dessert. (mandatory entry)

Please include your email address or have it visible in your profile.

1. Follow me on Twitter @Tornxnxfrayed. (button on right side bar)
2. Tweet this giveaway (Enter to win a Spring Sweet Treats Prize Pack! http://tinyurl.com/23ua2ej ends 5/19 @tornxnxfrayed) You may tweet once daily.
3. Follow me on Google Friend Connect.
4. Blog about this giveaway.

This giveaway is only open to the US and will end on Wednesday, May 19th at 11:59 pm PST.
I will draw a winner using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or an alternate winner will be drawn.

I received a product from Betty Crocker and Safeway through Myblogspark. All opinions are my own.

Sodastream Review

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:44:00 +0000

I don't know about all of you but my family and I are avid soda drinkers! All types and varieties, it doesn't matter to us. Well...soda can get to be very expensive. There is a fun and simple solution to that!
I recently had the opportunity to try the Penguin Sodastream Soda Maker and I absolutely love it!

From the web site:

"Making carbonated water and soft drinks is simple! Turn tap water into sparkling water in under 30 seconds, with no clean-up. Enjoy the freshness and convenience of homemade soda and protect the environment at the same time. No heavy bottles to carry, store at home or throw away. Fizz to your taste and add the flavor of your choice to make your favorite drink. Simple to clean and reuse. With a variety of colors and silhouettes, you'll be sure to find a soda maker to match with any decor."

Using the machine was beyond simple! All I had to do is add water to the two included containers, chill, attach to the soda machine and press the button 3 times to fizz! Add a cap full of flavor and you are done! Let me tell you, there is nothing like fresh soda.

I received 2 full sized flavors, a 12 flavor sampler pack, and unsweetened MyWater flavor essences. Every single flavor was delicious, many tasting better than what you can find in the stores today.The best thing about Sodastream flavors is that the contain no aspartame or high fructose corn syrup. I loved the energy, it helped immensely when it was time to study for midterms and it tasted a whole lot better than other energy drinks, with no crash afterwards. The family especially loves the orange soda!

What makes me happy is that the Sodastream is environmentally friendly. We do so much to hurt the Earth everyday, I am glad that we can take small, positive steps to help.

"How Does SodaStream Help the Environment?

SodaStream is an "Active Green" product, meaning that consumers are actively reducing their CO2 footprint every time they make soda or sparkling water at home instead of buying it from the store. The more the system is used on a daily basis, the more CO2 footprint the user actively saves. (This differs from "Passive Green" products, which use green-friendly production processes, but their products are not inherently helping the consumers save on their daily footprint.)

Because SodaStream uses water straight from the tap, the system makes traditional store-bought beverage bottles obsolete. That means less plastic manufactured, less plastic waste is created, and fewer bottled beverages must be transported from manufacturers to distributors to stores to homes."
Who doesn't like helpful and delicious?

Starting at less than $100, the savings definitely add up. With over 25 flavors to chose from, you'd never be bored of drinking the same old flavors. What I love the most is that when my carbonator runs out, there are places right here in my town that will fill up my tank for a small fee.

I'm all but shouting it from the rooftops, telling everyone who will lend an ear about the magic that is Sodastream. There is no way that I am going back to store bought after I have discovered Sodastream.

I received a product from Sodastream in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

Bake Sweet Memories!

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:43:00 +0000

It's Spring! And at my house Spring means time for baking. I know that this is the time when I experiment with new dessert recipes the most. Well Betty Crocker is here to make things sweeter and simpler with BakeSweetMemories.com. Bake Sweet Memories has delicious recipes for fun desserts using your Betty Crocker favorites, including Easter Bunny Cakes and even morning brunches, like the Impossibly Easy Breakfast Bake, which is sure to brighten any morning!

Using Betty Crocker® SuperMoist Cake and Traditional Brownie Mixes, and with a little help from the Safeway family of stores, you can put your budding baking skills to the test to serve up special treats that will have you and your little sprouts ready for springtime!

Through today, April 6, when you visit the Safeway family of Stores to purchase Betty Crocker SuperMoist Cake and Traditional Brownie Mixes, you will find it at the special price of $0.69! Even if you miss the sale, check BakeSweetMemories.com for great coupon offers that download right to your Safeway Club card. How convenient is that?

Word to the Wall - Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:31:00 +0000

Word to the Wall is a great way to make your home feel more like your own, to make it feel more like YOU!

Word to the Wall offers vinyl wall sayings ranging from heartfelt to funny! They also have graphics to offer that decorative touch when nothing else will do. They also offer custom lettering for a very personalized touch.

Less than 10 minutes is all it takes for set up! That's it! No sticky glues, nothing to cut out, and definitely no power tools!

I was very happy to review Word To the Wall because the kitchen is where I spend a lot of time preparing dishes for the family and I wanted to give it that something extra. Sure it is decorated but I wanted something meaningful there. So as I browsed Word to the Wall, I found a saying that said, A Pinch of Laughter A dash of Love. How perfect was that for my kitchen?

The instructions were extremely simple and easy to follow! We got the measuring tape out and had a beautiful saying on our kitchen wall in minutes. Any wrinkles were completely removed with a sponge. I would insert a cavemen joke here but I wouldn't want to offend them! Haha.

Word to the Wall offers something for every room in your house which is an excellent opportunity to give your home that comfortable feel.

Here are some of my favorites!

Here's a little more about Word to the Wall:
Word To The Wall Inc. was created in September of 2005 and was incorporated shortly after that. We offer exciting new decorating ideas and possibilities to our clients! Although we are fairly new, we’re certainly not new to signs and vinyl lettering!
We are a family-owned professional business specializing in the graphic design and sign industry. We operate and own only professional equipment and software, and use only the best quality materials our trades offer us that are on the market today. Word to the Wall has been professionally designing and installing vinyl on vehicles, storefronts, windows, in all types of businesses and walls, including a majority of signs and so much more! We have over thirteen years experience in the sign industry and have done much work with vinyl lettering and its application.

Word to the Wall has been generous enough to offer one of my readers a wall saying or graphic of their own (up to $31.50) from their favorites section!

All you have to do is visit Word to the Wall and tell me which saying or graphic is your favorite! (mandatory entry)

Please include your email address or have it visible in your profile.

1. Follow me on Twitter @Tornxnxfrayed. (button on right side bar)
2. Tweet this giveaway (Enter to win a Word to the Wall wall saying! http://tinyurl.com/yz7mkfk ends 4/5 @tornxnxfrayed) You may tweet once daily.
3. Follow me on Google Friend Connect.
4. Blog about this giveaway.

This giveaway is only open to the US and will end on Monday, April 5th at 11:59 pm PST.
I will draw a winner using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or an alternate winner will be drawn.

I received a product from Word to the Wall in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

Mavea - Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Mishia) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:44:00 +0000

Water...

It is the drink of life. There's nothing like a tall glass of ice cold water to quench your thirst.

Unless you live where I live, of course. Our tap water tastes disgusting! All you can taste are the chemicals and even chilling it doesn't help.

We have been relying on bottled water, which is definitely not good for the environment. Another route we took was trying some of those pricey water delivery services.

Really, all we want is fresh clean water to drink right? I know I do! The solution is to get a water filtration system. And there's no other filtration pitcher like those from Mavea.

Mavea was generous enough to send me the Elemaris pitcher in black! This pitcher retails for just $31.99 through Amazon. And the Replacement cartridges are 3 pk $17.95.

I absolutely love the design of this pitcher! Very sleek and modern. I love that it fits nicely in our over packed fridge so that we can have great tasting water at any time!

It also has a very easy to read meter on top that tells you exactly when it is time to change the filter. How cool is that?

Mavea is kind enough to offer one of my readers their own pitcher so that they can also enjoy clean drinking water!

All you have to do is head over to Mavea and tell me something that you learned! (mandatory entry)

Please include your email address or have it visible in your profile.

1. Follow me on Twitter @Tornxnxfrayed. (button on right side bar)
2. Tweet this giveaway (Enter to win a Mavea Water Filtration Pitcher! http://tinyurl.com/ylpzmxg ends 4/5 @tornxnxfrayed) You may tweet once daily.
3. Follow me on Google Friend Connect.
4. Blog about this giveaway.

This giveaway is only open to the US and will end on Monday, April 5th at 11:59 pm PST.
I will draw a winner using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or an alternate winner will be drawn.

I received a product from Mavea in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

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