A Modern Girl's Guide

Square36 Review

2012-02-13T16:28:00.003-05:00

I love doing yoga and my husband is really into MMA. We both have had a hard time finding an exercise mat that is both comfortable and durable. Recently I discovered Square36, a company that produces the worlds greatest workout mat!

Square36 is 3 times bigger and 2 times thicker than the majority of mats. It is perfect for everyday home work outs. It is 6' x 6' making it very easy to turn any room into your private gym! Square36 is made from the highest grade of non-toxic material.

My husband and I instantly fell in love with this exercise mat. It is big enough that we were able to try couples yoga, which is fantastic! I was impressed with the quality of Square36, we have used our mat everyday for about 2 weeks and it has shown no signs of wear. It is so comfortable I could take a nap on it! Square36 doesn't have to be just for exercising, you can also let your kids enjoy the mat! It is extremely easy to clean so need to worry about germs! I highly recommend Square36!

Be sure to visit

http://www.square36.com/ to learn more and to purchase your own!

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*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. The Review was provided free of charge by the company and/or representing PR firm*

Mom's Luck- Guest Post from Jermaine Haynes

2012-02-13T10:19:00.000-05:00

My mom recently told me about her experience with http://www.t1internet.net/ while she was at work and how much easier it made updating their business website. She was talking about how the bandwidth they had at their office was just not enough to keep up with their growing need so she convinced her boss to switch and things have been so much easier. The reason it applies to me is that I'm having the same issues at my office and since I am in charge of all the things we hire out I'm the one who's going to be responsible for suggesting it to my boss. He has a really hard personality though, so it's not going to be an easy sell. He doesn't like to spend money on anything were not already spending money on and technology is a particularly tough thing to get him to buy into because he like to be able to see and touch what he purchases. I can't blame the man but I really wish he would stop being so hardheaded!

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Ralphie May

2012-02-10T21:48:00.002-05:00

My husband and I love watching stand up comedy! A couple years ago we went to our first live show at the Funny Bone in Columbus. We were able to see Lavell Crawford! If you don't know who he is you are missing out! He was a contestant on the Last Comic Standing and most recently joined the cast of the AMC show Breaking Bad. He also appears frequently on the Chelsea Lately.

Lavell was so funny at the comedy club. It made me love stand up even more! After the show he did a little meet and greet with the audience and I was able to get my picture with him!

I was able to surprise my husband last week with extremely great seats to the Ralphie May show in Lima! The show is just a couple weeks ago and I am so excited! If you like stand up comedy and you haven't seen any of Ralphie May's videos, then I highly suggest you watch the video below!! He is one of our favorites! I am hoping we get the chance to meet him too!!

Here is a clip from one of Ralphie's shows...

Lovable Labels Review/Giveaway Ends 2/20

2012-02-09T15:51:00.001-05:00

I put labels on everything, especially items that I loan out. Every book and movie in my home has a label with my name in them. They are also what helps me stay organized. I was thrilled when I recently discovered Lovable Labels. I absolutely love their products, they are super cute and affordable!

I was recently sent their Friendship Pack to review. I was so impressed when they arrived! The Friendship Pack is so amazing because not only do you receive 120 personalized labels but you also get the Friendship Sampler, which includes 40 FREE labels for you to give to someone else!

Not only are these extremely practical, your children will love them!! Payten had so much fun putting his awesome personalized dinosaur stickers on his toys!

Giveaway

One lucky reader is going to win their own Friendship Pack from Lovable Labels PLUS a Friendship Sampler!

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Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!

Giveaway will end on 2/20 at 12:01 a.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided free of charge by the company and/or representing PR firm*

Freebie Alert...

2012-02-04T11:39:00.003-05:00

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Armpocket Review and Giveaway Ends 2/17

2012-02-04T01:01:00.000-05:00

I love to listen music while I am running! One of the challenges I face is figuring out what do with my iPhone and house key!? I have tried several different armbands but they were either uncomfortable, too big, or came apart. I recently received an armband from Armpocket!

I was sent the Armpocket Sport i-20 for my review. I instantly fell in love! This Eco-friendly product made from recycled material and soft natural bamboo rayon is extremely comfortable.

Not only is this Armband water resistant that protects your device from moisture buildup, it has a full access touch-thru window makes it super easy to change songs! Another great feature is the velcro vented strap for extended use. The stylish ergonomic strap is made with memory foam making it slip free!

Here is what really sets Armpocket apart from other armbands... multiple interior pockets! Yep, 20 glorious cubic inches of storage space! With 3 pockets you will never have to worry about where to put your keys, credit card, and cash! BRILLIANT!

This awesome armbands are extremely durable. They are machine washable which is wonderful!! My husband and I both use our Armpocket and have recommended it to several friends!

They will fit most smartphones and MP3 players! Armpocket offers several different models,

sizes, and colors.You can see all of their amazing products by visiting their website. http://www.armpocket.com

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will win their very own Armpocket!

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*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company at no cost*

Mr. Chewy Review

2012-02-03T00:45:00.002-05:00

I have the two most amazing dogs in the world. Although at times they can be a handful, they are my babies and are spoiled rotten! Rambo is our Bullmastiff, he is 4 yrs old and 155 lbs. He looks very intimidating but he is nothing more than a gentle giant. In 2011 we welcomed his sister, Krush. She is an English Bulldog, at 9 months old she is already 50 lbs. I recently got the opportunity to spoil them both a little more thanks to Mr. Chewy.

Mr. Chewy is online store for pet lovers! They offer over 70+ brands of products! When I saw Mr.Chewy's selection I was ecstatic. Rambo suffers from severe food allergies including most proteins found in dog food and treats, making extremely difficult to find things he isn't allergic too. Once I started browsing through all the different items I found a lot of products that Rambo could enjoy without me having to worry about his allergies!

Here are some of the items that Rambo and Krush got to review:

Pet Naturals of Vermont Breath Bites for Dogs

Blue Buffalo Blue Health Bars Baked with Fish & Sweet Potato

ZiwiPeak Good-Dog Venison Dog Treats

Dogswell Happy Hips Lamb & Rice Dog Treats

Blue Buffalo Blue Bones Regular, Small & Mini Natural Dental Chew Bones

Krush and Rambo love all of them, my personal favorite are the Vermont Breath Bites. I could tell a difference in their breathe almost immediately! The ZiwiPeak Good-Dog Venison Dog Treats are a big hit with them both! They get very excited when they see they bag of treats.

I am very impressed with everything Mr.Chewy has to offer for dogs and cats. On top of tons of great treats and food, you can also purchase potty pads, flea and tick medicines, and kitty litter. I really like the subscription ordering. I am constantly having to go out and get dog food, with subscription ordering you set the times, quantities, and the products you want delivered to your door step, making you and your pets happy! Mr. Chewy also provides prompt shipping and free shipping on orders $49 or more!

Rambo, Krush, and of course myself highly recommend Mr. Chewy to anyone with pets! To see all of Mr. Chewy's awesome products visit their website http://www.mrchewy.com! You can also follow Mr. Chewy on Facebook and Twitter!

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company at no cost*

Friday Hops...

2012-01-26T21:38:00.000-05:00

Cafe Press Giveaway Ends 2/6

2012-01-25T22:00:00.000-05:00

Shortly after I purchased my iPhone I received the opportunity to review an iPhone case from Cafe Press! I was so excited, I have worked with Cafe Press in the past so I knew I would find something fun and unique! They had so many great cases to choose from that it took me hours to finally decide one! When I received my case I was so impressed with the quality. It is a two piece hard shell case, which is great because I have a tendency to drop my phone quite often! The inside of case is line with felt and it is very easy to access all my buttons. It fit's the fun extremely well so I don't have to worry about it falling out or sliding around. I absolutely love it!!

The selection of iPhone cases is unbelievable. You can browse through categories like Twilight, Star Trek, Funny, Modern, and many more. Here are few of some of my favorites:

I thought this was very cool!

Loved this one!!

I thought this one was so bright and cheerful!

If you want to be really unique and have you name or photo on your iPhone case, you can design your own! With step by step directions customizing your case is easy and fast! The cases are very affordable and can fit the iPhone 3g, iPhone 4, or iPhone 4S!

If you don't have an iPhone don't be discouraged, Cafe Press has so much more! Clothing, stationary, wall art, drinkware, and tons of other great products! Almost every item can be customized! To see everything Cafe Press has to offer visit http://www.cafepress.com!

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will their very iPhone case!

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Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!
Giveaway will end on 2/06 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company at no cost*

Wordless Wednesday...

2012-01-24T22:03:00.002-05:00

Tomorrow is my wonderful husband's birthday!

Bahaha...the one of the left is Mr. Staugler. He is going to kill me!

Happy Birthday, Kain!

I <3 you!!

iPhone 4s

2012-01-23T23:01:00.002-05:00

A few months ago, I broke down and purchased my first smart phone. I was constantly getting teased about my old phone, I told everyone that I didn't need all that fancy stuff on my phone. If I wanted to use the internet or play games I would do so on my laptop or ipod. I knew I would love an iPhone because I was never without my iPod touch. For Christmas my husband told me that if I would like one I could order the iPhone 4s. After much deliberation and research, I finally succumbed.

Never in a million years did I expect this phone to be so amazing. Tons of people prefer the Droid but I don't understand why! The iPhone 4s has a mind blowing built feature, Her name is Siri. Siri is a personal assistant, you access her with a push of a button. Cheerful she will do whatever you need, set a reminder, an alarm, send a text message, give you turn-by-turn directions, make your phone calls, and best of all she can answer almost any question. If Siri does not know the answer she will search the internet and find the answer for you.

Here is the official Apple video for Siri...

A lot of people were complaining that the iPhone has an awful battery life, I have yet to see any problems. I use my iPhone throughout the whole day, for Blogging, Facebook, Twitter, E-mail, Music, Games, and tons more. It is pretty much indestructible, I have dropped mine several times and it is like brand new! The camera is amazing! You can take high def videos and pictures and even edit them right after you take them. I am in love with my iPhone, I continue to learn new things everyday!

I hope that if you are thinking of purchasing one, this review helps with your decision! :)

Daycation!

2012-01-22T21:07:00.004-05:00

On Friday my husband and I took a little daycation to the Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. We are avid poker players and they have an amazing poker room! We started playing poker at around 7 and didn't quit until 5:30 in the morning! I could not believe how much time had gone by, guess the is why they don't have clocks in casinos! If you have never been and like casinos, then you should definitely check it out. It is beautiful.

This is a picture of the casino pulling in

There is also a hotel connected to the casino, and several great restaurants.

When you walk into the Hollywood there is a beautiful ceiling mural of the world...

I don't usually play the slot machines but I got sucked in like a vortex on a Deal or No Deal game! I put 20 bucks in and took 55 out! I wasn't as lucky as the lady next to me who won $300 on a spin! Still I was happy!

Although we had an awesome time and won a little money, the weather was AWFUL!

At home they were getting 5 inches of snow, in Lawrenceburg they got stuck with freezing rain. We woke up the next morning (with only 3 hours of sleep) and headed home thinking that the highways would be clear. We were wrong! They were still ice covered and slicker than snot. We saw several bad car accidents on the way home, making me very grateful we made it home safe, even if it did take a little longer. I am thinking we will be taking another trip for Valentines Day!!

And the winner is...

2012-01-21T21:18:00.001-05:00

Thank you to all my readers who entered the Mohawk Home Rug giveaway! The winner has been chosen via random.org...

A big congrats Number 263: Tanya Cantrell!!

You will receiving an e-mail from me shortly with all the details. Please respond within 48 hours or another winner will have to be chosen.

I will be posting several more great giveaways this week so check back for your chance to win some more prizes!

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Thanks everyone!!!

Wordless Wednesday!!!!

2012-01-17T23:02:00.003-05:00

The Ouchie Boys!

New Blog Design

2012-01-17T18:02:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone! As you can see A Modern Girl's Guide has been made over! We absolutely love it and we have Liz from The Pepper and Her Pups to thank! She did amazing work and was a pleasure to work with. She genuinely cared about my ideas and listened to what I wanted to get out the design. Take a look around and leave some feedback on the new design and if you would like Grab Our Button! Conveniently located in the top right corner of the page you will see where you can now follow us on Twitter,Facebook,Google+ Pintereset and Subscribe to our newsletter! If you are in the market for a new blog design, button, header, and much more then be sure to visit check out The Pepper and Her Pups. Her prices are extremely affordable and she does a fantastic job! A BIG thanks to Liz for all of her hard work!!!!

Free Downy Sample

2012-01-17T15:05:00.001-05:00

Starting today (Tuesday 1/17/2012) at 5:00pm EST Downy is going to be giving away 2012 samples each day! Visit Downy's Facebook page here for your FREE Downy Unstopables sample!

New Products from EdenFantasys!

2012-01-15T21:05:00.002-05:00

EdenFantasys never ceases to amaze me. They have grown from being an online adult shop to now carrying some fantastic beauty supplies! Over the past few months I have grown extremely fond of all the their products! I recently discovered some new additions to EdenFantasys beauty line.

Here are few items that I will definitely being trying:

Terme trio hair care set – sensual kit

This kit includes a mini Bianco Breeze Hair & Body Powder, Terme Tresses Ultimate Softening Shampoo & Terme Tresses Ultra Hydrating Conditioner!

When I came across this I Love You Babydoll lingerie It was love at first sight!

You can also purchase great makeup kits, bath and body, and sex toys from the privacy of your own home! Best part is they are extremely affordable! There are some awesome perks for shopping at EdenFantasys. They are also offering new and exciting promotions that are unbeatable. The EdenPoints program is another awesome reason to become a EdenFantasys member. You can earn points that can be converted into a gift card! Earn points by rating a product, adding items to a wish list, adding items to compare, writing a review, requesting an assignment and more! Who doesn't love free stuff?

You can view all of these great products and more by visiting their website:

http://www.edenfantasys.com/

*I am a part of the EdenFantasys Blogger Program and receive gift cards to try out new products. All opinions are my own*

25 Homemade Face Masks

2012-01-13T22:36:00.003-05:00

I am always on the lookout for new face scrubs. I can't even begin to tell the amount I have spent on facial products. For the most part I have pretty clear skin but unfortunately I do have some really stubborn blackheads (nasty!) I ran across this on Pinterest and thought I would share. 25 DIY facial masks for 6 different skin types. I was pretty impressed with how easy they are to make! They are made from most common household products so they are CHEAP! Here is the link I hope you find them useful!
http://beauty.about.com/od/skinflaws/a/facemasks.htm

Hoppin Along!

2012-01-12T22:04:00.000-05:00

Clothes Hoarder

2012-01-12T21:47:00.001-05:00

One big goal of mine for 2012 is to be more organized! I decided I should start with my clothes. Not realizing the project at hand was going to take me 5 hours. I could not believe that amount of clothes I had. I have problem when it comes to throwing or giving clothes away. Most of the items in my closet were things I wore as a teenager and just couldn't part with. I would tell myself that I one day I fit into those size 0 jeans I wore when I was 16, my husband was laughing pretty hard at me as I tried on each piece to make sure it didn't fit. I had the hardest time letting go of these clothes!

I felt like a crazy clothes hoarder, I mean who keeps 10 pairs of jeans that are 3 sizes too small and 7 years old? Coming to terms that I was never going to wear over half these items made it much easier to discard them. I was even able to give several shirts, hats, and belts to my niece, at least I know she will take care of them! Most of the clothes I had were donated to some local needy families, and that also made me feel better! After hours of sorting, I got rid of 3 contractor size garbage bags full of clothes!! Both my dresser and closet can breathe a little easier in their new found space!

Am I the only one who has this problem? I would love to know if anyone else has a similar issue!

Mohawk Review/Giveaway Ends 1/20

2012-01-05T01:07:00.000-05:00

I love decorating! I get super excited when I find something new for our home! I recently got the opportunity to work with Mohawk Home. You may recognize the name because Mohawk is one of the most popular brand when it comes to flooring, commercial and residential. In the 1800's it became the one of the first American carpet manufacturers.

I was able to chose a Mohawk Home rug to review! I chose the Multicolor Select Strata Area Rug, it is 5" * 8" making it a perfect fit for my living room. It is absolutely beautiful, full of detail, color, and it is extremely soft.

I was very impressed with the durability of the rug, Since we spend the majority of our time in the living room, our rug has really had some traffic. Our 2 hyper active dogs are constantly playing and sleeping on the rug, they like to make messes which means I vacuum ALOT! I have yet to see any type of wear on our Mohawk Home rug.

Before After

As you can see in my before and after pictures, it really brightens up the room, and gives it a more cozy feel!

Home has several different categories of flooring to choose from: bath rugs, outdoor, kitchen rugs, and accent rugs are just a few. You will find tons of different styles, patterns, colors, and sizes in each category. There is a rug for any style of decor.

I love this Kahala Outdoor Rug!

And this Geo Spa Patchwork bath rug

Mohawk Home Rugs are carried by some of the most famous retailers. You can purchase them at Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Menards, and several more. Find out more and see all of Mohawk Home's fantastic products at http://www.mohawkhome.com

Giveaway

One of my very lucky readers will win a Mohawk Home Rug up to $150!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!
Giveaway will end on 1/20 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company at no cost*

It's A New Year!

2012-01-04T23:20:00.001-05:00

We have official said goodbye to 2011, one of my better years. I got married, went to my first concert (Bob Seger), added a new member to our family (Krush), had a very good year with my job, and my husband switched career paths to pursue something he loves.

For the first year ever, I made some New Year resolutions. Here are a few:

1. This WILL be the year that I quit smoking for good!
2. I WILL focus more on my health, physical and mental.
3. My husband and I WILL go to Vegas!

Those are 3 of my 4 BIG resolutions. The 4th one is to compete and to finish The Tough Mudder competition, a grueling obstacle course created my the British Special Forces. This takes place in late October in Kentucky. Kain and I will start training for this next week. I don't care what place I finish in, I just really want to be able to finish. I am the most nonathletic person I have ever seen! Hopefully with hard work and determination, I will complete all 27 events!

2012 I embrace you with open arms! This is my year to be the best me I can be!

Happy New Year Everyone!!

And the winner is...

2012-01-03T11:12:00.000-05:00

The winner for the McNeill Designs game pack has been chosen via Random.org

Congratulations #67 Misty!

Thanks to everyone who entered! Be sure to check back this week for an AWESOME giveaway!

McNeill Designs Game Review and Giveaways Ends-1/1

2011-12-20T16:56:00.001-05:00

In our home we love games! Card games, video games, and board games! Thats why I am happy to introduce you to McNeill Designs. They offer great games that appeal to everyone of all ages! I was lucky enough to be able to review a couple of their very fun and unique games!

I received You've Been Sentenced and Twisted Fish! Both are excellent games.

You've Been Sentenced is one of the funnest games I have played in a long time. Everyone gets dealt 10 cards face down that have random words on them. Each word has a different point value. You make words out of your cards and if the the sentence makes sense then you get the points. If someone objects to your word then you have to explain your sentence and other players take a vote.You can play with 3-10 players from ages 8 and up. There are several other methods of play that are also really fun.

Whether you are 8 or 88 this games is hysterical! It has won several awards including the 2007 Spewgie best family game! We played it on Thanksgiving night after a few adult beverages so you can imagine the sentences that were created! This game can be an adult game or a family fun game!

Twisted Fish is another amazing game! A creative spin an Go fish! You must be specific when asking other players for cards.The cards are extremely unique. Zingers are cards that allow you to break the rules making the game very exciting! It challenges you to remember every question the is asked! A great game for everyone!

Both these games are fun, unique and best of AFFORDABLE! You will laugh and enjoy time with family and friends! Visit McNeill Designs website to see all of their terrific games!

Giveaway

McNeill Designs is going to give one of my lucky readers

You've Been Sentenced and Twisted Fish!

New Car...Maybe?

2011-12-20T14:48:00.001-05:00

Kain and I have been a one vehicle family for as long as I can remember. It generally works out well, but sometimes it can been a real pain! He usually comes home covered in mud and muck from work which causes the car to get dirty. He really needs a truck for work and it is pretty hard transporting a 155 lb dog in backseat of an Alero.

I would love to get a new car! We have been going back in forth with for a while. We just paid our car off so currently we have no car payment, and that is wonderful! We always do our research before making any big purchases.

There are several options, other than going to a dealership, when it comes to buying a car. Craigslist, e-bay and other online forums are some great alternatives. They are even websites that will help you with your Car Transport whether you are buying a new car or moving and need your vehicle shipped. New car or not, I am thankful for the car I do have!