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New Arm & Hammer Sensitive Toothpaste - free sample

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:20:00 PDT

I recently was given the chance to try out Arm & Hammer Sensitive Toothpaste. I received some free samples from Smiley360.com

Here is some product information:

The makers of ARM & HAMMER® and Orajel® bring you maximum strength pain relief for a fraction of the cost.* Start relieving pain triggered by hot, cold, acids, and sweets with this low abrasion formula that is 40% more gentle to exposed roots**. Plus, it effectively removes plaque and surface stains without causing sensitivity. It’s the secret to eating without fear.

*vs. the leading Sensitive Toothpaste Brand

**vs. a leading Sensitive Whitening Toothpaste Brand

What are some key benefits?

Relief from painful tooth & nerve sensitivity
Low abrasion formula
Effective stain removal
Deep cleaning
Breath freshening
Fluoride cavity protection

ARM & HAMMER® Sensitive Toothpaste is available in three varieties:

ARM & HAMMER® Sensitive Whitening
ARM & HAMMER® Sensitive Freshening
ARM & HAMMER® Sensitive Multi-Protection

For more information about the NEW ARM & HAMMER® Sensitive Toothpaste click here.

My dentist suggested I use sensitive toothpaste. Especially for some of my back teeth - which can be sensitive. I tried this toothpaste & it is pretty good. And me being the penny pincher - really like that it is more affordable then some of the other sensitive toothpastes.

go here to get your free sample of Arm & Hammer Sensitive Toothpaste.

go here to join Smiley360 to get cool missions like I do.

Disclosure: I received a sample of the product reviewed in this post. My opinions remain my own.

Teas' Tea by ITO EN Giveaway / Review

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:48:00 PDT

I received a cool product to review & giveaway. Here is some further information:

Product Description

A little more of a story: Yoga + Green Tea = the perfect marriage When we realized that Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit, was purchasing our Teas’ Tea 2Liter bottles of Jasmine Green tea by the case, and Beth always carries around a 2L Jasmine Green Tea, it was clear that we could not ask for a better brand ambassador. The holistic lifestyle of yoga including the awareness of how you care for yourself body, mind and soul - and the health benefits and wellness of Green Tea is truly in perfect alignment.

“Like YogaFit, ITO EN is a leader in their category. ITO EN teas are natural, committed to health and top quality. I LOVE Ito En green tea because it is truly the only beverage that is anti aging, good for weigh management and gives me just the right amount of energy to get through my busy life. I drink it every day,” explains Beth Shaw enthusiastically, "Nothing Gets Between Me and My Ito En Jasmine Green."

About the Product: Each blogger will receive a 500ml bottle of our [unsweetened] Teas' Tea Jasmine Green Tea and a bottle of our low calorie [slightly sweetened] Teas' Tea.

Teas' Tea Jasmine Green Tea: Authentically brewed, naturally high in tea antioxidants, entirely unsweetened / zero calories, and containing 100% or more of daily value of vitamin C - no wonder Teas' Tea Jasmine Green Tea is Beth Shaw's daily healthy habit choice. The Jasmine Green tea is infused with the scent of Jasmine flowers by alternating several layers of the flower within the green tea leaves
prior to brewing. It provides a refreshing taste and soothing fragrance. More on the Jasmine Green Tea http://www.teastea.com/unsweetened/#jasmine_green

UNSWEETENED FLAVOR OPTIONS: http://www.teastea.com/unsweetened/

LOW CALORIE FLAVOR OPTIONS: http://www.teastea.com/low-calorie/

More on Beth Shaw and YogaFit here www.YogaFit.com

My take on the product:

I received two products to try. The Jasmine Green tea and the Blueberry Green tea. I drank one & my son drank the other. He had the blueberry one & really liked it. I tried the other. These teas are really great and low calories too. I meant to get a picture of him drinking his tea - but he did so fast & we recycled them before I had a chance. Instead I got a picture of this - when I first received the package:

These teas are really refreshing and inspire a healthy lifestyle. We are trying to get healthy & eat and drink better products. Also trying to exercise more. We love bike riding as a form of exercise - and these teas will be great to have on hand after a bike ride :)

Win it! - One winner will win 2 bottles of Teas' Tea. Pls. use Rafflecopter below.

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Win a Spa Weekend from Bloom.com

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:08:00 PDT

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

I just found out about a really great giveaway, I would like to tell you guys about. Would you like to Win a spa vacation for 4 girlfriends! Well you can do that. And I would really like to tell all of you how you can do that. So please read on now for some more information about this.

Well how you can do that, is to join Bloom.com. All you have to do is join Bloom.com & you can do that for free. It's free to join Bloom.com and then you will have a chance to win a four girl luxury spa weekend. It will be all expenses paid at the 5 star Aria Hotel. Doesn't that sound so cool? I know I would really love to win this. How about you?

Would you like to learn more about Bloom.com? I would like to tell you a little more about this website. Here is some information that I have just learned about it. Bloom.com is a social beauty network. This is revolutionizing the way women find and buy the right products. Wow! So Cool!

At Bloom.com you can read unbiased feedback on your BeautyMatches. And you will also be able to see what is trending in the world. Some more information - they have 10,000 items from 150+ top brands. Purchases come with free gifts and 10% back in Bloom Dollars. First time purchasers can get 30% back on their first order.

So why not go over to Bloom.com and check it out. It is free to join this site. So that is really cool. And then you can be entered for the chance to win the spa giveaway. And also you can get some additional entries. For every friend who joins from your invite you can get an additional entry. So go check it out today!

EdenFantasys - Date Night

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Sat, 19 May 2012 11:20:00 PDT

*EdenFantasys is an online adult shop that sells sex toys. Please keep this in mind when clicking on any links or if you are not of legal age to view the site.*

There are some products I have bought at EdenFantasys. I really like them and I want to share them with you. These would really be fun for date night. One thing I like is the Dona massage candle.

This candle can be either used to light up the room for romance. And since it doesn't give off any scent really it is really nice for that. It has just enough light to give off a nice ambiance. Another thing you can do with this candle - is use it for a massage.

Light the candle and let it sit for about an hour. Then blow out the candle and use the accumulated wax to rub on to give a massage. It is very lightly oiled and will really give a good massage.

Another product that I really like, and you should try - is the Venus Body scrub.

This body scrub comes in different scents. I have tried the pomegranate one. But it also comes in a lot of other scents. Such as green tea, and juniper and a bunch more. This is really nice and exfoliates your skin.. And also a great price. Only $14.99 for 8 fl. oz. So check out some of these products and more at EdenFantasys. Great products for your Date Nights!

Disclosure: EdenFantasys, is providing me with a gift card in exchange for this post. This is my own honest review and all opinions are my own.

Whitney Farms Products

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:50:00 PDT

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

I just love gardening! Don't you? I am growing some tomatoes, that are doing really well - I even have one little tomato growing on one of the plants already. Here's a picture of that little tomato.

My daughter and I also planted a window box. Full of pretty flowers. It is outside her bedroom window. Here is a picture of that. Aren't these nice?

I would have liked to use some products from Whitney Farms® - but I just found out about them. They have organic soil - which would be so cool to plant with. I would love to have an all organic garden!

Well I am also going to plant some herbs too. I have one mint plant that I still have to plant outside. I hope to get some of the Whitney Farms organic soil to do that in.

Another thing I can do is get some of their organic plant food. I always like to give the plants, especially my vegetable plants some healthy food to give them an extra boost, along the way. Here's a picture of the tomato and vegetable food by Whitney Farms.

I think my garden could really improve with these products. I mean they are all natural and no additives. They do not have artificial ingredients like other conventional plant food. So who wouldn't want that! If you would like a coupon for $3.00 off Whitney Farms, then click any of the links above to get one! Happy gardening!

DivaCup Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:54:00 PDT

Hey girls - I've got a cool product to share with you. It is called the Diva Cup. This post could go under the category of TMI for some. So if that's the case - sorry.

But if you want to read on about this product - which is a menstrual cup, then I hope you find this post informative.

First here is some information from their website:

The DivaCup is a non-absorbent menstrual cup that simply collects menstrual flow. It is inserted in the vagina and sits at the lower base of the vaginal canal. It is worn internally, yet because it is soft and smooth, it cannot be felt nor will it leak when inserted properly.

The DivaCup is the most clean and convenient method of feminine hygiene protection. No need to touch the flow. It is worn low in the vagina, not near the cervix, so it is easy to remove. No mess!

The DivaCup ends hassles with unreliable disposables in endless absorbencies, shapes and styles. It is perfect for all activities – giving women true freedom without the worry, guessing and unreliability that disposable feminine hygiene products pose.

The DivaCup can be worn for up to 12 hours before emptying, washing and reinserting for use for another 12 hours. It can be used for light or moderate flows and is emptied more often to accommodate heavy flows. Perfect for overnight use.

The DivaCup’s expert, proprietary, patent-pending features make it comfortable and assures ease of use and reliability. Perfect for traveling, running, biking, hiking, dancing, camping, swimming, diving, scuba, yoga, extreme sports and more...

Latex-free, BPA-free, plastic-free
No dyes, colors or additives
Comfortable, reliable
Clean, convenient, easy-to-use
Worn for up to 12 hours at a time

My thoughts on product:

I contacted Diva Cup in hopes they would approve me to do a review/giveaway for them. And was happy when they did. I received the Diva Cup actually a week after I had just finished my period. So had to wait another cycle.

I just successfully finished my menstrual cycle using the Diva Cup. Here is a breakdown of my experience.

Day 1 - after reading the instructions a few times and getting over my initial reservations, I decided to go ahead and give the Diva Cup a try. the first day is still somewhat of a light day, so I noticed I only had to change about every 5 hrs.

Day 2 - the second day is my "heavy day." I had to change the Diva cup probably every hour. There was about a a 5-8 hr time span where I was changing it every hour.

Day 3 - I was able to go for about 5-6 hrs without changing the Diva Cup.

Pros:

stopped using tampons - didn't use one the whole time.
great for the environment
save money
no toxins
easy to use

Cons:

had to change as frequently as a tampon
still had to use a pad - but mostly only a pantyliner

Final thoughts:

I waited for that ah-ah moment - like when you could keep the Diva Cup in for 12 hrs and not worry about it, but that didn't seem to happen - for me anyway. I think my period is too heavy at one point for that. But I would have to do that with tampons anyway, and just think of the toxins I saved & the environmental consequences I saved not using tampons. I will continue to try this, and as I have read - like with anything - there is a learning curve with the Diva Cup, so maybe after a few more months I will get the hang of this.

One more side note: I didn't read anything on this, but I feel like the Diva cup may have shortened my period. I have not seen anything on their website mentioning this, I may have seen one other review mentioning this, but I feel like maybe that could be true? One thing to consider & be happy about!

As always please visit sponsors website to get more specific information and to read all instructions carefully before using for yourself.

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Disclosure: I received the above product for the sole purpose of a review/giveaway. No other compensation was given. My opinions are my own & yours may vary.

WW - After The Recital

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:31:00 PDT

Here's some photos I took of my son, daughter & husband after the dance recital. 4 days of recital stuff, done until next year! She usually just takes one dance class - next year she wants to take 2! Oh-oh

*all photos property of stay at home mom

New Nopalea Ultra

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:31:00 PDT

I want to relay to everyone some important information. Do you, or someone you know suffer from inflammation and it's related health problems? Well then you should read on.

Nopalea is the anti-inflammatory drink that everyone is talking about. And right now if you purchase Nopalea, by calling 1-800-203-7063 you can try it for free. You just pay $9.95 shipping.

You could benefit from this if you have Muscle, joint and body, Respiratory, Arterial, Digestive tract Widespread body cell inflammation. Nopalea is a delicious anti-inflammatory wellness drink. It contains rare and potent antioxidants that are scientifically proven to help the body reduce inflammation. When taken daily it can help your body reduce inflammation, cleanse itself of daily toxins, and promote optimal health.

The rare antioxidants are Betalains and they have been scientifically proven to help the body. This is a 12 yr. old company, and has sold over 3 million bottles. They are helping people to pursue physical, emotional and spiritual health. Their mission is to help people to achieve greater wellness.

Inflammation is one of the leading causes of pain, so if you are suffering from this it really would be worth checking out this product!

Homemade Dog Food

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:57:00 PDT

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

Hey guys - I just watched a really cool video and visited a webiste too. I want to share some information about it.

This website is about how to make Homemade dog food. This is such a great idea - don't you think? With all the dog food recalls they have it seems like a good idea to make your own dog food. There was some various health scares for dogs associated with store bought dog foods. So it really makes sense to make your own.

It really seems like a lot healthier alternative for your dog. Like I said I was just watching a video. And it was about an Easy cooked dog food recipe. And it does seem like a very easy recipe to make. It basically almost just looks like a meatloaf recipe - you would even make for yourself. And you do add a few things that are special just for dogs - so they can get the vitamins and omega fats they need.

But if you have a dog, you should really give this a try. You can make it seems like about 48 servings of dog food from this recipe, and then freeze some. I bet you would also save some money making your own dog food too. And it looks a lot healthier - because you know what is going into it.

Eastpak T-Shirt Review

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:39:00 PDT

Product Description:

This is a white T-shirt by World famous brand Eastpak. Known predominantly for
their backpacks, this T-shirt features a full color bold design on the front.

My thoughts on product:

Here's a picture of my son:

He got the t-shirt this time. This is an X-large t-shirt. It is really nice and super
colorful too!

Please visit their Website to view the full product line. I know I have purchased some of their backpacks in the past.

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless,
I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

WW - Chim Chim Che-ree

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:58:00 PDT

Busy this week with my daughter's dance recital. Rehearsal yesterday, one tomorrow, and 2 shows Friday and Saturday.

Here's a couple of pictures I took of her outside my house last night. Her class is doing a ballet routine to Chim Chim Che-ree from "Mary Poppins"

Review Tombow Glue for Crafts and Scrapbooking

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:05:00 PDT

I received a cool product for reviewing.

Product Description

These refills are designed to fit the Tombow Mono Adhesive ergonomic glue dispensers like the TOM62203 and the TOM62201 dispenser. others. Ideal for use
with memory albums and archival materials. Acid-free glue is ACMI Certified.    0.33"
Width x 472" Length - Acid-free, Photo-safe - 1 Each    Refills fit Tombow Mono Adhesive ergonomic glue applicator    Precisely applies film of adhesive quickly and
cleanly with no mess. Strong permanent bond; use on paper, photos, posterboard
and more    Acid-free, photo-safe. Overall dimensions: 0.33"W x 39 ft LThis glue is kid friendly
and a long-time favorite in the arts and crafts world. Scrapbookers find it especially
helpful as it offers a precise applicator, dries quickly, and is simple to clean up.

My thoughts:

I have been really looking forward to trying scrap booking. I have so many pictures stuck in a container - that I really want to try to put together in a more organized fashion.

My sister is back in the hospital, and I've been thinking about making her some scrap-book pages to send her.

Update: I made a few scrap booking pages I'm going to send her. I used this product and found it really easy to use. I just put some on the tombow glue down on the page and then stuck my photos on. I really love how easy this is to use! I can't wait to send these to my sister. I will try to get a photo up of these to show you guys some time soon.

I'm sure I will be able to find a lot of other uses for this too. Like the kid's school projects for one.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Sibu Beauty Review

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:04:00 PDT

I received a product to review. It is called SEA BUCKTHORN REPAIR & PROTECT. And it is from a company called Sibu Beauty.

Here is some product info:

Our sea buckthorn facial cream, with omega 7 fatty acids, helps boost collagen production and creates the perfect barrier to moisturize, rejuvenate, repair and protect. This light, non-greasy cream is ideal for daily use and offers a pleasing, light citrus scent. It is paraben-free and cruelty-free, and contains NO dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, sodium or preservatives.

Promotes tissue recovery and healing
Rejuvenates sun damaged skin
Protects against environmental stress
Preserves health skin tone and texture
Boosts collagen production
For all skin types
1 fl. oz.
100% natural

This nutrient-infused facial cream is ideal for daily use, with a light citrus scent and non-greasy feel.

Ingredients

Water, Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil, Glycerin (Vegetable), Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Steroyl Lactylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil, Orange Essential Oil, Lemon Essential Oil, Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice powder, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Sodium Phytate

Paraben-FREE and Cruelty-FREE. No dairy, wheat, gluten, sodium, yeast or preservatives. Our sea buckthorn is sourced through fair trade agreements with local harvesters in Tibet.

My thoughts:

I love a really nice facial cream. And this one is really great. I have been putting it on in the morning after washing my face.

And it isn't oily or greasy feeling at all - like some other products I have tried in the past. I like the fact that not only is this a cream - but that it has a lot of other benefits to it too. Not only is it a moisturizer, but it also protects your skin.

I also love the scent of this lotion. It is a light citrus scent. And makes me think of a muffin you would want to eat for breakfast - lol. It's really nice and in no way overpowering.

Purchase: Please visit Sibu Beauty to buy the SEA BUCKTHORN REPAIR & PROTECT - 1 fl. oz. $20.95. And also to view their complete Product Line.

Disclosure: I received a sample of the product reviewed in this post. My opinions remain my own.

Love The Moment In Virginia Beach

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Tue, 01 May 2012 07:32:00 PDT

What's up dear readers? Are you starting to think about summer? Maybe a fun trip to the beach? Well I know I am! I really want to go the the beach this summer.

Especially I've got to get to Virginia Beach! If you guys recall I even posted a picture of my kids at Virginia Beach. You can look at my archives to check that out if you want. I actually was looking over some other pictures that I had taken that day. And I want to share some more with you. That is my daughter - enjoying her fun time - making a sand castle. One of her favorite things to do at the beach!

Another thing that struck me about Virginia Beach is how warm the water was! I was loving it. Being originally from New England, I am used to freezing cold ocean temperatures! I really loved how warm the water was at Virginia Beach, and even I was having fun in the warm water and riding the waves!

As you also may or may not know, we moved to Virginia last July. I can not believe it has been almost a year since we have moved here. We have been so busy with the move, work and school, that we really only had that one trip to Virginia Beach to enjoy. But we are defiantly going to change that this summer.

My husband has a weeks vacation coming up in July, so we are going to go to Virginia Beach for at least a few days. I have been doing some research on planning a trip and there is a lot of great resources to find information.

I was visiting the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau and have been getting lots of ideas about hotels, restaurants and activities at Virginia Beach. Please visit this website for yourselves to get all kinds of information about Virginia Beach.

One thing I saw when we went there was a lot of people para-sailing! There are lots of companies that provide that on Virginia Beach. And that would be something to cross of my bucket list. I would really love to try that! My husband said he would too. Maybe we can do that on our trip. That would be so cool.

I also noticed that they have a lot of companies that do boat tours. You can have a fun excursion on a boat tour - from everything to a fishing trip to dolphin sighting. While I was there we even noticed something that looked like a pirate ship. Look at this picture I took when I was there. Isn't that cool?

Another thing I remember seeing that I really want to do - is rent some bikes. There is a whole bike path that runs along the beach. We saw all kinds of people doing that. You can even rent one that the whole family can fit in. That looked like so much fun!

And of course, while I'm on vacation I really do not want to do any of the cooking. I was checking out Coastal Food Tours of Virginia and saw so many ways that you can enjoy all the coastal cuisine that Virginia has to offer.

There is so much to do and see at Virginia Beach. I really can not wait to get back there and really share in all the fun moments with my family!

Disclosure: “I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Virginia Beach blogging program. For more information on how you can participate, click here.”

Summertime At Chili's and a #CoronaRita!

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:55:00 PDT

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chili’s Grill & Bar for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey guys! I am getting stoked that summertime is coming up! Oh Yea! I really love summer. Don't you? One thing that is fun is Cinco De Mayo.

I would really love to go celebrate it at Chili's Restaurant. Doesn't that sound like a lot of fun? I also was thinking about doing a girls night out. I have a new friend who has wanted me to do that. So that may be fun.

We could go to Chili's and try something different. I was just looking over their menu. I love chicken at a restaruant. And the Crispy Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers on the Chili's menu looks so delicious. I would love to have that. What would go really nice with that too, is the CoronaRita at Chili's

Here is a picture of one:

Doesn't that look awesome? I definately want to plan a trip to Chili's soon. Weather it be for Cinco de Mayo or girls night out, or maybe both! I'm sure we could have fun celebrating at Chilis with anything on the menu and I know my friend would love to try the CoronaRita at Chili's also. What do you like on the Chili's menu? And would you want to try a CoronaRita at Chili's? Let me know in the comments!

P.S. I was just actually talking to my new girlfriend last night. And she said she really want's to do a girls night out really soon. So I think we might plan something. Maybe I'll suggest to her to go to Chili's. Now that I am looking at this CoronaRita drink, I really want one! And I'm pretty sure my friend would love it too. I can't wait to have our girls night out!

Disclaimer: "You must be 21 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages and as always, please remember to drink responsibly."

WW Love this Frog

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:23:00 PDT

Hey guys, I would share a picture of a spider I saw right outside on my porch, earlier this week. But I was so freaked out by it I could not get a picture of it. I am not kidding when I say it was the size of a tarantula. My husband was even freaked out.

Instead I will show you a picture of the cute little frog. That was also on my front stairs. Isn't he cute?

It's like a jungle around here! lol

TheMinefields Book Tour & Review

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:20:00 PDT

About the book: Situated smack between the cigarette-and-martini days of Mad Men and the nihilism of House of Lies, Eisner paints a classic roman a clef in stinging detail. Protagonist Sam Spiegel is the Golden Boy with the New York business world at his feet when he is called home to Philadelphia just as he has begun to make his mark. His father, Holocaust survivor Harry Spiegel, is ailing and it’s with reservations that Sam takes on the challenge to grow his father’s firm, Spiegel Communications, into national prominence. The complex themes of the father-and-son relationship, like those found in the works of Chaim Potok and Mario Puzo, are brought vividly to life as Sam and Harry battle over the future of the family legacy.

My thoughts:

I love the show Mad Men, so when I was asked to review this book I was really excited. This book doesn't disappoint either. I really liked the character developments in this book. And the Ad agency setting is really intriguing and lets you see the inner workings of one.

I would recommend this book to any one who would like to read about a family business and legacy.

Excerpt:

“Mr. Spiegel, I know you’re very uncomfortable. I’m going to give you some morphine that will help you sleep. Within a few minutes, I promise you, sir, you’ll feel better. Scout’s honor.” Dad patted the doctor’s hand.

Above is an excerpt from the book. I am participating in a blog tour of this book. If you would like to follow along go to Book Tribe. There you can see other blogs who have participated, and if you start from the beginning, you will get the first chapter of the book!

Disclosure: I received a sample of the product reviewed in this post. My opinions remain my own.

April At EdenFantasys

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:53:00 PDT

*EdenFantasys is an online adult shop that sells sex toys. Please keep this in mind when clicking on any links or if you are not of legal age to view the site.*

Hey guys! I want to share with you some things going on over at EdenFantasys.

April is a time to get into Spring! Don't you think? At EdenFantasys.com there are some great products that can get you in the spring mood.

Check out some of these:

Fantasy Lingerie

Select Toys from California Exotics

You can also find some free gifts on EdenFantasys that you can get with your purchase. Check out the homepage for more info on that.

When I think of April, I also think of Earth Day. And what better way to go green then with the adult shop's green products. Find some green sex toys like some solar powered toys, or rechargeable or even hand cranked! Cool.

And it is also time for the theme "Expressions of Love" At EdenFantasys. April is a great time to fall in love again. How do you express your love? I know one thing my husband and I have been doing lately is sending a daily email to each other. It's our little way of staying in touch during the day and sending a little love to each other.

I think I might also express my love (for hubby & me) by getting that babydoll lingerie pictured above - lol.

I'm sure you could find something over at EdenFantasys to express your love to someone. Happy April everyone!

Disclosure: EdenFantasys, an online retailer of sex toys, is providing me with a gift card in exchange for this post. This is my own honest review and all opinions are my own.

Update A Room With Renu

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:00:00 PDT

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

Hey everyone. I want to tell you about a product I just learned about. It is called Renu. This collection was seen on DYI Network. It is the easiest way to update a room in a snap.

Just look at this picture of the Renu collection:

This collection includes switches, combination switches, wallplates, dimmers/remotes and a lot more! I would like to have a dimmer in my living room. Sometimes at night I really don't like how bright the light is. I like a light on - but want it a little dimmer.

Here's a picture of one of my wall plates. Well I really want to change it to one of the dimmers. Available in 20 paint colors and picked out by decorating experts. I would love this in a dark blue. And they are very easy to change & give you a whole new look.

I also want to tell you about 3 Twitter parties Renu is having. Here are the dates:

Wednesday, April 18th 9PM EST

Thursday. April 26th 9PM EST

Wednesday, May 2nd 9PM EST

Follow @Leviton on Twitter to participate and you could also mabye win a Home Depot GC.

For more information also Like Leviton on Facebook.

WW - Lady Slipper

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:19:00 PDT

My son calls me a nerd. I guess I am - because I was excited when I saw this Lady Slipper growing right in my back yard.

these are endangered in a lot of states. And I know it is actually illegal to pick them. I love it!

Check out More info Here

Monkey Mascot T-shirt Review

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:19:00 PDT

I received a product to review. It is a Monkey Mascot T-shirt.

Product Description

This is a silk-screen printed unisex T-shirt with our mascot monkey printed on the front. In four sizes - S,M,L and XL.

Review:

This t-shirt is so cute. I go this in an XL for my husband! And if you would like one too then go to T Shirt Printing.

You can order one of these t-shirts. They also have other personalized t-shirts you can get on the site too. They specialize in custom t-shirts. Check it out!

I can't wait until my husband wears this shirt :)

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Winner!

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:37:00 PDT

The Winner of the Expand & Gro *Miracle Grow giveaway was:

Tanya C.

Confirmed & shipped. Thanks all who entered. Check out my other giveaways:

Scott's Liquid Gold Clean Screen Giveaway (Spring Cleaning Kit)

MyBlogSpark Giveaway - Big G Curvy Straws!

Book Review: My Very Own Fairy Tale

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:07:00 PDT

I received a book recently to review. It is called "My Very Own Fairy Tale." And it is from the company I See Me Inc.

Info about book:

Personalized children's books make special gifts for girls. This enchanting storybook is a powerful way to show a child how absolutely unique and special she is. My Very Own Fairy Tale is a hardcover, professionally bound book that transports little girls into a magical garden where flower and berry fairies crown her as their fairy princess. Beautifully illustrated fairies bring letters one by one to spell out the child's name, while describing character traits that make the recipient alone the perfect princess. This award-winning storybook makes a keepsake for new baby girls through age 12!

As an added touch, this educational book includes the child's birth date, a printed dedication to the sender, and an illustrated Fairy Patch featuring 62 fairies with interesting facts about their flowers and berries. The book was written by Maia Haag, illustrated by Joyce Patti, and made in the USA.

My thoughts:

My daughter has always wanted a book with her name in it. And when I was asked to review this book, I knew she would really like it.

The book written by Maia Hagg is so cute! It takes the child's name and tells a story using different fairies. Also the illustrations by Joyce Pattie are so colorful & beautiful!

This book is really nice and any girl who loves fairies and likes to see her name in a book would love it! I know my daughter does. I want to read it with her again!

Connect with I See Me Inc:

Like on Facebook
Follow on Twitter
Pinterest

Here is video to watch too:

Rewards Program: Tell your friends about I See Me! You get $5 I See Me! Dollars for each friend you refer. That $5 is accumulative!! Your friend gets $5 off their first order as a new customer. http://www.iseeme.com/refer-a-friend-sign-in.html

Buy it: get 15% off by entering in code "fairytale" at checkout at www.iseeme.com . Expires 4/30/2012

Disclosure: I received one of the products mentioned above for free. No other compensation was given & my opinions are my own.

WW - Virginia Beach

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:28:00 PDT

I love this picture! I don't think I ever put this one up on my blog. I have been burning my photos to disks. I came across this one.

Took this when we first moved here, and visited Virginia Beach. Want to go there again!

Walmart Fighting Hunger Together

noreply@blogger.com (Sue) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:00:00 PDT

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

Hey everyone. I have some really important information to share with you. It is how you can Vote to fight spring hunger with Walmart.

This is a really great initiative from Walmart. As you may or may not know, spring time traditionally brings a decrease in charitable donations to food banks. So Walmart is going to help bridge this gap. Between April 9-30th Walmart is having a Facebook campaign.

Fans will be able to support communities in need. Research has found that communities that are in the most need for food usually have a high unemployment rate. So the 200 communities determined by the Department of Labor will be the one's you can vote for.

Walmart is going to donate a total of 2 million dollars! Isn't that so cool! Way to go Walmart. They will be donating to the 21 top communities who receive the most votes! The winning community will win 1 million dollars. And the 20 runners-up will each get $50,000! Wow this will really help out these communities!

I noticed a community that is in my state - I would really like to help them out - and vote. Please vote for your favorite communities on the dates I mentioned. Also spread the word about this! It would be great if everyone could help out.

You can also help out by shopping at Walmart between April 9 and 30th. By purchasing select products from ConAgra, General Mills, Kraft and Kellogg's you can help donate to the cause - "Feeding America or Action for Healthy Kids' Non profit that helps fight childhood hunger! Please check out Walmart's signs in the store & packaging - to make a difference!