The Art of Random Willy-Nillyness

Can I Ask for a Vote?

2012-02-20T08:35:00.001-05:00

I rarely enter voting contests but I did and now I need some votes! If you have a second, can you give me a vote? Here is the link: Vote For Me - Carolyn Gonzalez and here is the picture I entered!

Sometimes the Path You Are On Changes

2012-02-17T05:30:00.007-05:00

When I decided to go back to college, I was 26 years old. I had started working immediately after graduating from high school. I wanted to go to college but I had no idea what I wanted to be. When I was in grade school, they gave us one of those tests that tells you what occupation you try. The test said I was well suited to be a teacher or a nun. I didn't become either. I think that is why I

Heart of Haiti Review and Giveaway!

2012-02-12T06:47:00.001-05:00

We all know the terrible event that happened in 2010 in Haiti. The 2010 earthquake caused widespread devastation and destroyed so many lives. Now we can all help through the Macy's Heart of Haiti campaign! This year Macy's is inviting everyone to "Give Your Heart to Haiti this Valentine's Day" promotion taking place Sunday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 18. The Macy's Heart of Haiti program is

It's Never to Late to Be Prepared!!

2012-02-10T08:22:00.000-05:00

Every year I do one of my "Be Prepared" posts! I cannot say it enough. Every year around this time, I make sure we stock up on emergency supplies like batteries, flashlights and candles. I keep my pantry stocked with canned food, freeze dried foods and other non-perishable items. We also make sure to have water on hand as well. We got into the habit of being prepared from our time in Florida.

K-Y Brand Date Night Packs Giveaway!!!

2012-02-09T07:00:00.000-05:00

Valentine's Day is coming up and just in time for a little romance, K-Y Brand of products has introduced Date Night Packs. These romantic packs include K-Y premium intimacy products along with a coupon for $10 off movie tickets. The “Romantic Double Feature” Pack stars K-Y Brand Yours+Mine and K-Y Brand Touch 2-in-1 Warming Oil and Personal Lubricant. The “Year’s Hottest Blockbuster” Pack stars

Hallmark "Tell Them" Campaign and Giveaway!

2012-02-08T06:05:00.005-05:00

This year Hallmark is launnching a new greetings program that's all about vowing to tell your loved ones how special they are. The program is called “Tell Them.” Tell them you love them. Tell them you miss them. Tell them they are special. Tell them how you feel. Check out this video: It is so important to "tell" your special ones how much you care. It is also not only about tellng them a

Happy Birthday to Me!

2012-02-07T06:20:00.000-05:00

Oh I was so young and now I am old. 2 more years and I am 50. Damn that's harsh! Luckily, I still act like I am 15.

Dollar General Celebrates Black History Month + Giveaway!!

2012-02-06T06:54:00.020-05:00

This year Dollar General is celebrating Black History Month in a big way. Dollar General is offering its customers a chance to win a trip for up to 10 people to the 2012 Essence Music Festival® presented by Coca-Cola. From July 6 to 8, The Essence Music Festival, the country’s largest annual African-American music and empowerment event, will take place in New Orleans. The Honor Heritage

SnapSac Tote Review and Giveaway!

2012-02-05T09:05:00.003-05:00

I don't want to say I have an obsession with tote bags but I do. I love any type of tote bag. And trust me, I use them all. I have totes in my car, hubby's car, at home, at work. I use them as lunch bags, gym bags and I use them to store and lug everything. So when I had the opportunity to review the SnapSac, it was a no brainer. The first thing I like about Snap Sacs besides that they are tote

Diversity on Demand celebrates Black History Month + $25 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!

2012-02-03T06:31:00.002-05:00

Throughout the month of February, digital cable customers are just a “click away” from unlocking new revelations into some of the history, struggles and beauty that are an integral part of the African-American experience as part of cable’s Diversity On Demand initiative. Viewers will be able to access some wonderful African-American programming. Here are just some of the highlights during the

Kleenex Brand “Los Atrapa Estronudos” or “Sneeze Catchers” Giveaway!!!

2012-02-02T05:35:00.075-05:00

I work in a school and although I am not a teacher and have limited exposure to the kids, I have gotten sick. Even with all the precautions taken by me and the school, the fact is that there are germs everywhere. This is where Kleenex Brand comes in. For the second year in a row, the Kleenex Brand is calling on Hispanic kids to join the fight against colds by becoming Certified Sneeze Catchers

Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips Review and Giveaway!

2012-01-31T06:05:00.002-05:00

The tag line for the Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips is Lolo Ono which in Hawaiian means Crazy Delicious! This is the perfect description of these chips because let me tell you that these chips are crazy delicious! I have to say that I was not sure about these chips at first because they are kettle chips and I prefer regular chips. But I decided to review them because the flavors sounded

Bosch ICON Storm Chasers Prize Pack Giveaway!!

2012-01-29T06:25:00.002-05:00

I love watching StormChasers on Discovery Channel. While I think they are a little crazy to be chasing monster storms and then filming them, I appreciate what they do. Plus, I love watching the show to see what kind of mayhem will happen. So you are asking what does StormChasers have to do with BOSCH, right? Well, to celebrate the release of the new BOSCH Icon Wiper Blades, Bosch is holding a

BistroMD Giveaway!

2012-01-28T06:29:00.006-05:00

I recently reviewed the BistroMD meal program. BistroMD is a meal program that offers meals for weight loss. The meals are doctor designed and prepared by BistroMD expert chefs. BistroMD offers several meal plans to aid you in your weight loss journey. They have 5 and 7 day plans and the plans can be purchased with or without snacks. The meals are nutritionally balanced and created to allow

Bistro MD Home Diet Meal Delivery Review!

2012-01-24T06:57:00.007-05:00

I recently had the opportunity to review a couple of the BistroMD meals. BistroMD is a meal program that offers meals for weight loss. The meals are doctor designed and prepared by BistroMD expert chefs. BistroMD offers several meal plans to aid you in your weight loss journey. They have 5 and 7 day plans and the plans can be purchased with or without snacks. You go on the site, choose your

Happy Chinese New Year from P.F. Chang's!

2012-01-22T06:46:00.008-05:00

One of the most important holidays in China is the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year is a time to clean out the of the bad fortune and make room for the new fortune that might come in the New Year. The celebration lasts 15 days. People decorate their homes with the color red which symbolizes luck. They also have a grand feast, shoot off firecrackers and give out red envelopes with money.

Yum Yum Dishes Review and Giveaway!

2012-01-15T05:55:00.004-05:00

It's a new year and I am on a journey to get healthy. This time I am going it alone instead of trying diets. I figure if I exercise and eat better, I should lose weight. Slowly, but at least doing it the right way. When I received the opportunity to review Yum Yum Dishes and Bowls, I thought this was the perfect product for me right now. The founder of Yum Yum Dishes actually created these to

BenGay Review and Giveaway!

2012-01-14T06:54:00.004-05:00

I recently had the opportunity to review BENGAY Cold Therapy and BENGAY Pain Relief + Massage. Let me tell you that this review opportunity came at the perfect time. I started an exercise class at work and after a few workouts my old body is stiff and sore. After the second day, I came home and grabbed up my BenGay products and used them! The first product I tried was the BenGay Pain Relief +

Purex Fabric Softener Crystals and Jockey Sports Bra Giveaway

2012-01-13T10:41:00.000-05:00

As a Purex Insider, I get to review Purex products. One of my favorite Purex products recently has been Purex Crystals. I love them. You take the crystals and put them into your washer. The you do the laundry like you normally would do it. The crystals make your clothes smell delicious. Not only when they come out of the washer and dryer but days later. Because it is also a fabric softener, it

My Memories Digital Scrapbook Software Review and Giveaway!

2012-01-08T07:08:00.005-05:00

I used to scrapbook a long time ago. It has been years since I have done it. One of the reasons I gave up was that it was time-consuming. It was also very expensive. I often miss it because it is one thing to have pictures on my blog but it is a whole other thing creating unique pages and making a physical scrapbook to hold those memories. But now I can actually make scrapbook pictures on my

Cheerios Dulce de Leche Cereal Review!

2012-01-04T07:08:00.000-05:00

I love Cheerios. I always buy regular Cheerios to have for breakfast because I believe they are tasty and good for me. I also love Honey Nut Cheerios and I buy them when I need a little extra sweetness and as a special treat for me. But now I have a new treat: Dulce de Leche Cheerios. When I was a little girl, my abuelita and mami used to make Dulce de Leche. Basically Dulce de Leche literally

Quickie Giveaway!! $15 coupon for Ruby Tuesday!

2012-01-03T12:31:00.001-05:00

When we travel, we always have to drive to Atlanta and spend the night. There is a Ruby Tuesday close to the hotel we stay at so we always have dinner there. This trip when we went to Jamaica, they gave us a $15 coupon for our next meal. Problem is that it is only valid from January 2 to February 28, 2012. The other problem is that in our teeny tiny town there is no Ruby Tuesday. So I am giving

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2012-01-01T07:24:00.003-05:00

Hope your 2012 is fantastic!!

The Top 10 favorite products I reviewed in 2011

2011-12-31T10:10:00.001-05:00

I decided to highlight my favorite reviews of 2011. In no particular order here they are. Symptom Pak - I was a little reluctant to review medicine but this was generic enough so I did. I love this little pack of meds. It has generic medicine for various illnesses like colds, flu, etc. It has saved me a few times this year. I would definitely buy this. It is so handy to have in the medicine

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T06:21:00.006-05:00

And I want to wish my lovely sister a very Happy Birthday! xoxo Love you!