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The Sitting Swing by Irene Watson

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:34:42 PST

The Sitting Swing is a memoir written by a woman named Irene Watson. She writes about her truly inspiring recovery from a childhood fraught with abuse, guilt and uncertainty. Irene came to a point in her adult life where she felt that she could go no further until she faced her own past. The book actually begins at the end, where Irene is found arriving at a recovery center. Her words ring true, and her story will capture you and pull you into the journey, perhaps even helping you to face issues of your own.

In a unique twist, The Sitting Swing's title comes from an actual rope swing, hung from a tree next to the little cottage her Russian immigrant father built by hand from hand-milled logs and mud in Northern Canada in the early 20th century. Irene spent hours simply sitting on this swing, not moving because the swing was located directly next to a rose bush. To actually swing would cause her to smash into the thorny bush. The swing is just one of the tortuous symbols of her childhood. A mother who watched her constantly, never allowing her simple freedoms. The story tells Irene's own tale, but in the end I realized that her story is my story, in so many ways. It is the story of millions of people, brought up in households where fear, violence, guilt or other hidden and not-so-hidden abuses linger.

When I first started the book I honestly thought it would be a self-help tome and steeled myself for preaching, harping and "survival 101" type lists for someone who had recovered. I've read these types of books before and didn't find them very helpful, but rather dry and impersonal. Irene's book is different than that in so many ways. It is so personal, so intimate, so truly emotional and engaging that you can't put the book down. You will will feel the power in her story and you will cry with her and laugh with her. Her powerful story is a testament that it’s never too late to change your life, and never too late to heal.

Book Details

Two distinct parts of the book look at abusive child rearing and the process of recovery years later. This story shows change, growth, and forgiveness are possible. It gives hope and freedom to those accepting the past and re-writing life scripts that have been passed down for generations.

Paperback: 248 pages
Publisher: Loving Healing Press; Revised edition (July 16, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1932690670

About the Author

Irene Watson, author of award winning The Sitting Swing: Finding Wisdom to Know the Difference (Ann Arbor, Michigan: Loving Healing Press,) was born and raised in a tiny hamlet of Reno in the northern area of the province of Alberta in Canada. It was a farming community, mostly settled by immigrants from Russia, Ukraine and Poland during the early 1900s. She received her Master's Degree in Psychology, with honors, from Regis University, Denver. Irene and her husband, Robert, live in Austin, Texas.

She is also author/editor of The Story That Must be Told: True Tales of Transformation, and, Authors Access: 30 Success Secrets for Authors and Publishers and is in the process of co-authoring another book, Rewriting Life Scripts: Transformational Recovery for Families as well as having a chapter in The ART of Grandparenting.

Irene is a facilitator of transformative retreats and workshops. She is also Aftercare Coach for Higher Power Productions 4-day programs facilitated by Liliane Desjardins. Irene's background includes entrepreneurship as well as counselor with an Employee Assistance Program and a Psychosynthsis Therapist. She brings over 40 years of life changing experiences, facilitation and study into her hands-on programs.

As well, Irene is the Managing Editor of Reader Views, a book review and author publicity service. She mentors and coaches authors during private sessions from begining to end of manuscript writing.

I have a copy of this book to give away. To enter simply leave me a comment below and let me know why you would like to win it. I will draw a winner on 1/31 and ship the book to you by USPS Priority Mail.

Thank you to Irene Watson for sharing this immensely important book with me.

January Giveaway With Shabby Apple

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:41:13 PST

I'm giving away the most gorgeous dress to one of my lucky readers, courtesy of Shabby Apple, an online boutique of women's dresses that will have you falling in love with their store!

The Ballerina dress is a confection of plum-colored folds of soft jersey fabric dipped from the shoulders into a ruched waist that runs from bust to hip. It is a totally feminine, flouncy, ballet-inspired dress. Perfect for traveling, this dress sports a V-neck and fully lined skirt for extra coverage, so whether at the office or on the road, you'll feel comfortable and beautiful.

This dress follows our Fits Generously size chart. We recommend ordering a size down for petite customers and/or those preferring a more snug fit. This dress flatters most body types and is particularly nice for new mothers as it hides a tummy!

Poly/Rayon/Spandex blend jersey fabric. Machine wash cold, delicate cycle. Line dry.

Here is a look at their size chart so you can get an idea of how many different sizes this dress will flatter!

A return to what dresses were always meant to be — a one-piece outfit.

No need to add anything...no tank tops, no cardigans, nothing (except accessories, of course!).

We started Shabby Apple because we saw a need in women’s fashion that was not being met. A need to make women feel feminine and beautiful for what they wear, not what they bare. We offer flirty, stylish dresses a woman can wear just as comfortably in the office, at a family dinner, or on a date. Shabby Apple is a fashion company for women, by women, and of women.

Because serving women and families is a core value at Shabby Apple, we devote a certain percentage of our net proceeds to charitable causes serving women and children.

Shabby Apple has an extensive line of clothing, accessories, gifts, home & bath/body products.

You MUST "Like" Shabby Apple on Facebook to be eligible for the prize. You must also leave a comment and specify which Shabby Apple dress or item is your favorite. Contestants must have a USA shipping address to be eligible for entry.

Visit Shabby Apple today and take advantage of a great discount on your next purchase! Take 20% off sitewide! Use code NEWYEAR at checkout. (Excludes Sidesaddle Line.)

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Have fun and good luck!

Double the Fun Giveaway from Backyard Discovery

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:24:07 PST

Jan. 18, 2012 - Mar. 16, 2012

We will be awarding 2 Grand Prize Winners each with a Patriot II Playset and a Oasis Garden!

Patriot II Playset Oasis Garden

ENTER NOW BY CLICKING THIS LINK!!!

LEGO DC Universe Superheroes

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:07:08 PST

The LEGO Group

Did you know that the name 'LEGO' is an abbreviation of the two Danish words "leg godt", meaning "play well". Isn't that fantastic?!

The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen. The Company has passed from father to son and is now owned by Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, a grandchild of the founder.

It has come a long way over the past almost 80 years - from a small carpenter’s workshop to a modern, global enterprise that is now, in terms of sales, the world’s fourth-largest manufacturer of toys.

Over the Christmas holidays I received the new BATMAN LEGO DC Universe action figure and WOW! It was so cool, so realistic to the animated figure from TV and my grandson just loved it! He couldn't wait to get it out of the box and start playing. LEGOS's are known worldwide for their super high quality construction and durability. They stand up to year's of play and never cease to spark kid's imagination. Here's a look at the new line of DC Universe toys:

POW! WHAM! Classic LEGO Batman is on the scene in Gotham City as The Caped Crusader from the comics! Criminals and thugs don’t stand a chance against this lean, mean minifigure with his fabric cape and bright yellow utility belt. Even though LEGO Batman doesn’t have any superpowers, his amazing detective skills, martial arts training and high-tech gadgets are more than enough to strike fear into villains everywhere!

This fantastic, plastic sidekick to LEGO Batman is always ready for action! A teenage vigilante, Robin fights crime on the streets of Gotham City with martial arts and high tech gadgets. He’s always by Batman's side to kick some bricks and put the bad guys behind bars!

On the back streets of Gotham City, Batman is trying to stop Catwoman from escaping on her speedy motorbike with a large diamond. Help him to topple the traffic light and cut off her getaway by with his fast flying batarang! Includes 2 minifigures: Batman and Catwoman.

Your child will love these classic figures brought back to life by the makers of LEGO. Check them out at fine retailers everywhere or go HERE to find one close to you.

The joy of melt-n-pour soap making

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:16:31 PST

Have you ever wanted to learn a super cool craft like soap making? I think this is totally fun and inexpensive and WOW can you ever impress your friends!! I was recently contacted by Lisa Maliga, a wonderful writer and author of ELEVEN Kindle Books and owner/creator of the website "Everything Shea Creates". "The Joy of Melt & Pour Soap Crafting" is written by someone who learned how to work with crafting glycerin melt & pour soap the hard way -- with only a single page of instructions to follow! From 2004-2009 the author ran an online business, Everything Shea Aromatic Creations, selling 85+ varieties of soap. If you've always wanted to make your own soap, here's an opportunity to learn just how easy it really is!

The book is really well written and very detailed. I love the heartwarming dedication to the author's mother and the forward that gives a history of soap making and why you should make your own. The book has many sections and a particularly interesting one for me was the one on herbs and other additives. Did you know that the addition of certain oils, such as coconut, can increase lather and harden your soap for a few extra washings? Or that cocoa, mango and shea butters will make your soap more beneficial for dry skin? Adding tapioca pearls will not only give your soap a distinctive look and pearly touch, but it will also help massage the skin or scalp. Fragrant herbs such as rosemary and patchouli can even be used in place of fragrance or essential oils. Isn't that the coolest? I love this book and I can't wait to get started making soap for my family!

If you would like to buy the book you can do so here: The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Making.

Here's what you will learn:

• WHY you should make your own soap
• How to make handcrafted soap in less than 1 hour!
• Secrets of melt & pour soap crafting
• Step-by-step instructions
• Fragrance & essential oils information
• List of reputable soap suppliers
• Creative labeling & packaging ideas and photos
• Easy-to-make craft projects for kids of all ages
• Bestselling soap recipes
• Color photos of almost every recipe!
• NO experience necessary!

If you would like to enter to win this ebook, please leave me a comment below. Tell me what kind of soap you would like to make! The giveaway will run until 1/31 and I will choose a winner with Random.org. You'll have 24 hours to respond to my email and the book will be send directly to you via email.

Have fun, be sure to check out Lisa's two great sites (Lisa Maliga & Everything Shea Creates) and have a great day!

Conceive easy, with Fertibella

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:22:14 PST

Infertility hurts. There are no two ways about it. When you are ready to have a child you expect that it will happen. You don't spend so much time avoiding pregnancy until the time is right just so that when you ARE ready you find it doesn't happen. Month after month spent waiting, watching, praying, hoping. That child-to-be becomes your entire focus and the hurt that you both feel is truly heart wrenching.

There are many companies and products that claim to help, and the truth is some do, but some don't. Desperate times call for desperate measures and I know you will try them all if it means achieving your goal. I would love to be able to help this time, with this one review, and ultimately, with one lucky person who will reap a tangible benefit from my doing this post.

Please allow me to introduce you to a truly wonderful company. They are called Fertibella. They are a company that makes the Trying to Conceive Starter Kit and it is doctor formulated, clinically proven, and comes with a money back satisfaction guarantee. They have been featured in Marie Claire magazine and have hundreds of customer success stories.

About Fertibella

The goal at LeRoche Benicoeur Laboratoire Pharmaceutique is to create scientifically–advanced and effective reproductive support products that truly deliver results. That´s why they have researched and invested in the latest proven technologies when creating their monthly reproductive support system, FertiBella. All FertiBella products have been carefully formulated with a consistent goal in mind: enhancing your body’s natural fertility.

Fertibella works because it addresses the main causes of infertility. Those being irregular cycles, low-quality cervical mucus, ovulatory dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, elevated FSH levels, progesterone deficiency, and luteal phase defects.

Fertibella is a product that will help you to conceive naturally, safely and easily. The supplements contain ingredients we all know are important for women’s health – like folic acid, progesterone, selenium and iron. The bottom line is that real studies have shown that women ages 18-46 who tried FertiBella were 33 percent more successful within one month than the control group. That is just incredible.

I am so very happy to announce that I am giving away one exclusive new Trying to Conceive (TTC) Starter Kit ™ (a $152 value). The TTC Kit is an all-in-one, natural, proven solution for helping mommies-to-be conceive sooner & easier than ever before.

The winner of this giveaway will receive Conceive Easy's Months 1&2 Starter Pack and can also choose to customize their new TTC Kit with one of the following exclusive bonus gifts:

Bonus gift #1: 20 Early Result Pregnancy Tests
Bonus gift #2: 20 One-Step Ovulation Tests
Bonus gift #3: 10 Pregnancy & 10 Ovulation Tests

For those of you who want to get started right away, you can sign up HERE for a two month supply. FertiBella is a proud supporter of breast cancer research, care and prevention. When you purchase a FertiBella starter kit we will donate $1 towards the fight against breast cancer.

Give yourself the gift of increased odds. Everyone deserves to have the child that they long for. I wish you all the best and I thank you for the opportunity to share this wonderful product with you.

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Walgreens cares - the truth about Express Scripts

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:14:26 PST

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

Walgreens, the name you know and trust for your prescription and other medical needs, has long been affiliated with Express Scripts. Express Scripts is a pharmacy benefit manager. The company processes pharmaceutical claims for members at network pharmacies and at their own mail order pharmacies. They provide services to manage drug plans for government agencies (both as administrator of employee benefits and public assistance programs), corporations, and unions. One of their largest clients is the United States Department of Defense's TRICARE program.

Over the past year, Walgreens has tried to negotiate with Express Scripts for a new contract to continue as part of its pharmacy provider network. Those negotiations were unsuccessful, and the contract expired on Dec. 31. As a result, Walgreens is no longer part of Express Scripts’ pharmacy provider network as of Jan. 1, 2012. This includes all Walgreens pharmacies nationwide and Duane Reade pharmacies in the New York City area.

Of course customers of Walgreens are upset. So many of us rely on them to get our prescriptions and the alliance with Express Scripts has been a part of that. Read what is being said in the news right now. Walgreens and Express Scripts. Our military is also being affected and that is one issue that really upsets me. As the mother to a son currently deployed in Afghanistan with the US Army, I don't want to hear that he or his family is unable to get their prescriptions because Express Scripts is so busy trying to buy out Medco that they no longer care about the customers of Walgreens. All military personnel use the TRICARE program. What is that? It is a health care program of the United States Department of Defense Military Health System. TRICARE provides civilian health benefits for military personnel, military retirees, and their dependents, including some members of the Reserve Component. The TRICARE program is managed by TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) under the authority of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs).

We need to unite and voice our outrage at this with Express Scripts. I encourage all of you to contact your local media and use your social networking sites to write about how you feel and to let Walgreen's know that you support their efforts.

In the meantime, please know that Walgreens wants to help. What in particular are they doing? They are currently offering a special discount on annual membership for its Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens.

With the savings club you can manage your prescriptions quickly and securely online.

Review your Prescription Savings Club transactions
Set up auto refills for the medications you take regularly
Pick up prescriptions in store or through free shipping

Plus share and print photos, shop online for beauty, health and personal care items.

Don't forget to Support Walgreens and stay updated by liking them on Walgreens on Facebook and following them Walgreens on Twitter. Encourage your readers to do the same.

Cafe Well

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:18:02 PST

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

It's so hard to start a wellness program. It just seems like so much work. Who has the energy or even the time to learn all about how to make yourself healthier, when in fact we are mostly just lazy when it comes to taking care of ourselves? It is more important than you know, however. And making that effort, however large or small to improve yourself should be something you do every day, like brushing your teeth. Do you lack motivation? Need support? A kick in your can? I can help. No, I'm not literally coming over to your house, but I AM going to tell you about a website that will work wonders for your life.

I am pleased to introduce you to Cafe Well. Cafe Well is a corporate wellness program that combines online social networking with health care. Basically, it connects you with other people who have the same health interests or needs. And in our frantic social-networking lives this is something we can relate to!

Cafe Well covers specific food and drink topics, and can help you to meet your food/drink goals. However, it also includes what is basically the other half of the health coin — exercise. And it has features to help you learn about and diagnose specific health problems.

A super cool program on Cafe Well is the Race to the Moon project, sponsored by HealthAmerica and hosted by Cafe Well. In the program, participants are provided with wireless pedometers to track their steps and they are rewarded throughout the program when they reach certain milestones and total steps. Isn't that cool? Just by walking around you can earn goodies...and I don't mean junk food goodies either so stop thinking Kit-Kats or candy or whatever.

When you sign up at Cafe Well you can specify specific health problems you are trying to address and/or various topics you are interested in. Got high cholesterol? Diabetes? Want to find out more about Osteoporosis? It's all there. You can join “Challenges,” “Groups,” and “Communities” once in the system. You can check out the latest health news. You can even use a symptom Checker” or “Health Encyclopedia” to get a head's up on issues that might be plaguing you. Your annoying spouse not included.

If I were to create a challenge it would be who can eat the most veggies in a week. Once you start you really start to like it and adding more veggies to your diet is an awesome and healthy accomplishment. Your body starts to love you back instead of hating you like it does when you eat Twinkies for 3 days straight.

There's a ton of information and tools and you can just click a few things to take a look around or you can join up and actually get serious about making an effort. Cafe Well is definitely worth the time and it can really and truly help you to improve your wellness.

Your spouse is another issue. You are on your own with that one.

So check them out, it's worth the time and you'll feel good about yourself just for taking a look!

Give the Gift of Organization Contest!

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:44:01 PST

Rubbermaid just launched the Give the Gift of Organization Contest! At Rubbermaid, they know first-hand that organization can give you more time to give back to the community, yet it can be hard getting started. They wanted to reward those who give everything to others and help them get more organized so they have a little peace of mind.

Rubbermaid is offering a $5,000 organization makeover to someone deserving!!

Check out the contest and nominate someone who has made a difference in your life. You can learn more and enter at http://contest.rubbermaid.com/rubbermaid.

Happy Organizing!!

Win an iPad 2 from Rafflecopter!

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:24:14 PST

Nine months ago, they set out to build an app that makes it simple to manage the process of running giveaways on your website. Today, they are excited to announce that Rafflecopter is now open to the public! To kick off the launch, they want to give you the chance to win an Apple iPad2 or one of two Kindle Fires. Check out the new Rafflecopter entry form while taking a crack at winning some awesome prizes:

http://blog.rafflecopter.com/2012/01/rafflecopter-launch-party/

With your continued support, they are looking forward to making Rafflecopter even better! Helping them get the word out goes a long way; for that, they thank you :)

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Ivory’s the “Soap Dish!”

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:04:11 PST

The Soap Dish

A survey of mom's was recently conducted by Ivory and inspired by those survey insights, Ivory recently launched The Soap Dish, a light-hearted social community that offers women an outlet to share in the everyday humor and honesty of their lives in an unapologetic manner. The community lives on the Ivory Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ivory) and is a place where today's modern mom can come and dish – share opinions, ideas and maybe a little attitude on what it is that makes her life so complicated.

As host of The Soap Dish, Melissa McCarthy invites Ivory fans and followers to join her in dishing about everyday topics ranging from motherhood, marriage and meatloaf to much more.

You will just love this wonderful new community called "The Soap Dish" which is located right on Facebook and is open to everyone. At the SD dish about lots of topics and answer fun questions about yourself. They also have a photo and video gallery and you can even Post Your Ivory Message and tell your friends what's happening on the Ivory Soap Dish.

The “Soap Dish” was inspired from the insights of a national “mom” survey commissioned by Ivory, of which the findings were recently released here:

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111212005271/en/Ivory-Survey-Uncovers-Realities-Modern-Day-Motherhood

The survey of more than 1,000 moms reveals that 80 percent of American moms think motherhood is actually more complicated today than it was 20 years ago. And while they may be more stressed out and busier than ever, almost nine out of 10 moms think they’re doing a better job balancing it all than their mothers did.

The complete survey questions and results will be shared throughout the “Soap Dish” community and I encourage you to continue to take part by visiting Ivory on Facebook.

Soap Dish is currently being hosted by Guest Host Alicia Kirby

Alicia's a stay-at-home mom to three little boys who have oodles of energy. She writes about life as a mom on her blog, The Mama Report. The question she asks is:

What’s the first thing that fell off your beauty radar when you became a mom?

To answer this and many more or to share your own thoughts, get in on the DISH by visiting Ivory on Facebook. To find out more about the survey below, visit Business Wire.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111212005271/en/Ivory-Survey-Uncovers-Realities-Modern-Day-Motherhood

Ivory Survey Uncovers the Realities of Modern Day Motherhood

Survey Findings Inspire Ivory’s New Social Community for Moms – “The Soap Dish”

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Despite the thousands of items designed to “simplify” moms’ lives today, a recent survey conducted by Ivory revealed 80 percent of American moms think motherhood is actually more complicated today than it was 20 years ago. And while they may be more stressed out and busier than ever, almost nine out of 10 moms think they’re doing a better job balancing it all than their mothers did.

The complete survey questions and results will be shared throughout The Soap Dish community, where Ivory encourages women to laugh, live and share their everyday issues with others. To stay connected with Ivory, visit us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ivory) and on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/ivory).

Disclosure: I received as selection of Ivory products in return for this post. No item or payment received, regardless of value, influences my opinions or reviews. All comments, thoughts and ideas written in these posts remains the property of Verging On and may not be reprinted without the permission of the author.

Mohawk Home Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:25:30 PST

When we bought our house it was fully carpeted but over the next few years they became dirty and damaged from traffic, kids, dogs, cats...what we call "daily use". Eventually my husband and I got tired of the vacuuming and carpet shampooing and we tore out the carpets and put in hardwood flooring. This solved a lot of problems but created some also. In the summer the floors are cool and inviting but they are also HARD. Sitting on the floor is not really an option anymore because there is no cushion for the tush. In winter the floors are not just uncomfortable they are COLD. Even with socks on you can feel the bitter cement-like cold seeping through. My dogs, who used to comfortably plop on the floors have since abandoned them and taken over my couches. Fine for them but not so fine for us humans. The dog hair alone is driving me insane.

So what were we to do? The answer was simple. Large area rugs. Seriously, this not only solved our issues with comfort and cold but WOW did it ever dress up our decor! Plus we only have to vacuum them once a week or so and I have yet to have to shampoo them! It was an easy and inexpensive way to bring back comfort and flair and we did it all with the help of Mohawk rugs.

I'm sure by now you have seen tons of reviews of this company but I hope you will listen to me when I tell you that they are AMAZING. Their rugs are sold in major outlets like Kohl's, Sears, and JC Penney's. They have an astounding selection of sizes, colors, fabrics and patterns. It took me forever to decide what I wanted, because I love them all so much! I finally chose the Mohawk® Home Sardinia Rug because I really felt the colors went with my drapes (which are cranberry) and my furniture (which is black leather couches and dark wood tables).

An important thing to note is that Mohawk rugs are all sustainably manufactured and made right here in the USA which is very important.The large area rugs can easily be spot cleaned, while the smaller Mohawk Rugs are machine washable! They stand up well to high traffic and that is a major issue for me because I have five dogs, 2 cats and 3 grandchildren all under the age of 5. We have spills and accidents and issues all the time. My new Mohawk rug has withstood it all.

I'm really pleased and excited to tell you that Mohawk has generously offered to sponsor a contest for my readers. One lucky, lucky person is going to get a Mohawk rug of YOUR CHOICE up to 5x8 size and up to $400.00!!!!!!! You will get to choose your rug from Mohawk Home and they will ship it directly to your door. I know you are jumping up and down right now, and rightly so!! This is a HUGE prize!!

Please also note that Mohawk is having a giveaway on their website!! Visit them on Facebook and "like" their page to enter that as well.

This contest will run until 1/31. Winner will be chosen at random and notified by email, so please be sure your email address is either in your Google Profile or left in a comment on this post. Have fun and good luck!!

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Flashflight by Nite Ize

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:27:08 PST

The Nite Ize Flashflight was designed by a professional Ultimate player, so it performs beautifully. Made of lightweight, durable materials, with true balance and long, straight flight, it weighs in at 185 grams and looks, feels, and flies like the highest quality non-illuminated discs. In other words, you'll want to reach for it even during the day.

But at night, with a simple press of the switch, the Flashflight lights up with a long-life (100,000 hours) patented LED fiber-optic array that extends to its rim, so the entire disc is illuminated from every angle. Available in 4 bright colors, it provides endless hours of nighttime entertainment, for everyone from the serious athlete to your crazy Uncle Max. Great for lawn, park, and beach games, it's water-resistant and comes with an easily replaceable, long-life battery.

PRODUCT DETAILS

185 grams
10.5" diameter
Long-life replaceable batteries included – 2 x 2016 3v Lithium Coin Cell
Push Button On/Off Switch
Water resistant – floats!
Available in 4 bright LED colors; Red, Blue, Green, Disc-O (micro-chip controlled LED cycles through the color spectrum)
Customization Available - Print your logo or company name. Click Here for more information

For the Active Couple!! The L.E.D. Flashflight Flying Disc is the Perfect Gift!

For the lovebirds that plan to spend their date night outdoors...the L.E.D. Flashflight Flying Disc from Nite Ize makes the perfect gift. The Nite Ize Flashflight was designed by a professional Ultimate player, so it performs beautifully. Made of lightweight, durable materials, with true balance and long, straight flight, it weighs in at 185 grams and looks, feels, and flies like the highest quality non-illuminated discs. When the sun sets, enjoy a romantic game of catch! With a simple press of the switch, the Flashflight lights up with a long-life (100,000 hours) patented L.E.D. fiber-optic array that extends to its rim, so the entire disc is illuminated from every angle. Available in 4 bright colors, it provides endless hours of nighttime entertainment.

Price: $24.99

Disclosure: I received a red LED Nite Ize Flashflight Frisbee in return for this review. All opinions are 100% honest and are not influenced by any product or payment.

Big Dipper Wax Works

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:52:29 PST

I love, love, love candles. I especially love good quality candles that are made with pure ingredients, burn for a long time and have a scent that really fills the room. I light candles all over my house, every single day. I think they really transform a room and make it cozy and comfy and really inviting. As we all know the power of scent can also affect our mood (a fancy term for it is "Aromatherapy" and there is nothing better to me than a kitchen that smells of cinnamon or baked apples. Or a living room that has the scent of jasmine or lavender? Whatever your favorite scent, candles can be a truly special accessory in your home.

My new favorite candle company is called Big Dipper Wax Works. I am so thrilled to introduce you to them because not only do they make truly pure beeswax candles, but they are greener than Kermit the Frog. Meaning they love the environment! Here is some info on them, straight from the founder!

About Big Dipper

It was back in the summer of '93 when I was first enlightened with the idea of making candles. My good buddy Hefe and I were hiking along the rugged shoreline of the Olympic Peninsula. On our first evening, as the final rays of sunshine dipped below the horizon, we breathed deep of the fresh ocean air and fixed our gazes upon the emerging stars. After several hours of philosophical banter on the meaning of life, my eyes settled on the most recognizable beacon in the northern sky, "The Big Dipper". Suddenly my future flashed before my eyes. I would use elements of nature, which I so respect, to create a natural source of light. Hand "dipped" beeswax candles. And so "Big Dipper" Wax Works was born. Like drones to their queen, we have served and remain dedicated to our values, and proudly continue to make the best all natural candles available.

Socially and environmentally responsible business practices have always been a focus at Big Dipper. We are committed to creating products and a work environment that contribute to the health of our community and the planet.

We always:

Use all natural, biodegradable ingredients: Our candles are made from locally sourced 100% beeswax, which undergoes no chemical processing. Our candles are scented with pure essential oils, and our wicks are 100%cotton.

Reduce: Our candles don’t need lots of extra packaging to make them extraordinary. We use minimal packaging made with post-consumer recycled paper products and soy based inks. We are constantly striving to reduce our energy use, and raw materials and finishing products are shipped in bulk whenever possible.

Reuse: Packing materials from inbound shipments including boxes, bubble wrap, and peanuts always get reused.

Recycle: We recycle paper, cardboard, aluminum, and glass. We complete the cycle by using materials made from recycled content for packaging and shipping whenever possible! Our tins are made from a minimum of 75% recycled metal, and our boxes and labels are made using post-consumer recycled paper products that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

Choose Eco-friendly and Economical: We encourage our customers to reuse all of our glass and tin containers, and we sell bulk refills for many of our products. Click here for more information about how to clean your containers and get them ready for reuse!

Compost: Not only is our beeswax biodegradable and compostable, so is some of our packaging! We are always looking for ways to reduce our footprint, and we have begun to use PLA, a plant-based compostable polymer in some of our packaging rather than plastic. We also use cornstarch-based packing peanuts instead of polystyrene.

Buy Products Locally Whenever Possible: We strive to use local suppliers whenever we can. The bulk of our beeswax comes from beekeepers in the Pacific Northwest, and our boxes come from nearby Auburn, Washington.

Work to Improve Air Quality: Beeswax candles, themselves, clean air of toxins by releasing negative ions when burned.

Support Sustainability: We support local, responsible beekeepers by not only buying their product, but also by supporting a variety of education, research, and grassroots organizations that are working to sustain a healthy beekeeping community.

Big Dipper Wax Works sent me one of the nicest gift baskets I have ever received as part of a review. They really spared no expense and sent me a huge array of candles. I have been using them every day and I honestly love them. From pillars to tapers to adorable little red heart candles in tins, Big Dipper has every kind of candle you could want.

Why Burn Beeswax?

Beeswax candles have been the choice of candle connoisseurs throughout the ages. They are a gift from nature that embodies a simple and healthy state of being.

Beeswax is 100% natural and a renewable resource that actually cleans the air by emitting purifying negative ions.

Most candles are made with paraffin, a petroleum by-product, which is not natural and is unhealthy to burn. To prepare it for candle making, it is chemically bleached and hardened, then artificially scented. Burning paraffin emits harmful, black soot and pollutes the air.

Currently, there are no regulations in the U.S. on disclosing ingredients on candle labels. You may find candles labeled "beeswax" that are made with paraffin, or other candle waxes, and contain as little as 1% beeswax. We are very proud to say that we use 100% beeswax in all of our candles, with the exception of a select few that are a blend of 50% beeswax and 50% soy wax, and are noted as such. The soy wax is added to help with the burn quality of certain candles.

Please, visit their website and learn not only about their huge selection of candles, but about what Big Dipper does for the environment and they also have super interesting facts!! Check out The Buzz about Bees!

They also have a HUGE clearance section where you can save up to 50% off their products. I give Big Dipper Wax Works a big FIVE STARS *****.

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:59:44 PST

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year's.

Thank you for being a part of my blog, I appreciate each and every one of you and I hope that you enjoy reading it.

God Bless.

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Basic glasses can be found for under $20 (if you are looking for Cheap eyeglasses, you can't go wrong here). It's possible to find a frames for only $1, band there is a very large selection of frames under $10. They also offer designer frames such as Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Rayban, Hugo Boss and more.

Lenses start at $6.99 for a basic lens, and they also offer tinted, polarized, photochromic, and up to 1.74 index lenses are available, some in name brands (Transitions, Seiko, Nikkon, etc). UV and anti-scratch are free, and AR coating is just $6.99!

The website is well-designed and is simple to use and navigate, and includes a "try on" feature referred to as a "Virtual Mirror". The virtual mirror contains pre-existing photos, and allows you to upload your own or use a webcam. A great way to see how your prescription glasses will look before you buy them!

There are lots of places online nowadays where you can get Discount Glasses or cheap prescription sunglasses but wouldn't you rather shop at a store that offers the best selection, great prices, and superior customer service?

Take a moment to check them out! My readers get a 15% discount if you use code kmead15.

Disclosure: I received a monetary payment in exchange for this review. All opinions are 100% mine and are not influenced in any way.

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