Kidecals – Personalized Kids Name Labels #cbias
*Disclosure: I received free product in return for this post. Kidecals are a great, new, waterproof label for all your kids stuff. With summer on the way we have swimming at the Y, Day Camps, travel to see family and friends and a host of other activities. All of our gear needs to be labeled so we can keep track …
May 14, 2013 Tuesday at 4:36 am
BellaVita iPhone Case Review #cbias
*This post reflects my own opinions and views. I received the product for review, but no other compensation. My opinions, as always, are my own and not affected by the companies or groups that I blog for. BellaVita iPhone cases are beautiful, and come in a variety of sizes, styles and colors. I chose the Fiore case and was able …
May 11, 2013 Saturday at 4:26 am
Spray’n Splash 2 Giveaway
Welcome to the Spray ‘n Splash 2 Inflatable Water Park Giveaway hosted by Sweet Silly Sara, Sublime Media Connection, It’s Free At Last, Simplified Saving, With a Side Of Thriftiness, and The Adventures of My Family of 8. Living in Las Vegas, we swim and play in the water all summer. It is the only way to survive! My family would …
May 10, 2013 Friday at 12:01 pm
Upcoming Closet Maid Giveaway
Hosted by: Everything Mommyhood Sponsored by: Closetmaid Event Dates: May 29th – June 16th One winner will receive a 9 cube organizer and fabric bins. US Residents Only. FREE TWITTER LINK with Announcement Post (or pay $5 if no announcement post) Announcement post here: Let’s Get Organized Dates: May 29th – June 16th (less than 3 weeks) Co-Host $8 – …
May 7, 2013 Tuesday at 10:42 pm
Krill Oil Review
Krill Oil is made by Everest Nutrition. I must admit I was a little put off by the color, even though I know that is the color of Krill. It looks a little creepy, but the capsules make them tasteless and easy to swallow, and they are an amazing source of Omega 3′s. They also contain DHA, EPA and Astrazanthin. …
May 6, 2013 Monday at 7:40 am
American Girl Doll Gift Card for $300 Giveaway
Hosted by NYSavingSpecials and Your Fashion Resource Co-Host: Books R Us, Barbara’s Beat, All in a Day’s Work, An Ordinary Housewife, Simply Sherryl, Mom ‘N Daughter Savings, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, This Girl’s Life, Phillyfun4kids, High Tea, My sisters had American girl dolls and I have always wanted one. If I had a daughter she would …
May 1, 2013 Wednesday at 7:49 am
#JambaJuice Ambassador #sponsored
#Sponsored post – See the disclosure here I am super excited to announce that I have been selected as the Jamba Juice Whirl’d Ambassador for Las Vegas. I get to go to events and hand out an amazing product that I love. It is almost my dream job. I love Jamba Juice not only for its nutrition, but their new …
April 30, 2013 Tuesday at 7:20 am
More 4 Mom Giveaway
Hosted by: A Lucky Ladybug and A Ladybug on The Go This Giveaway Event is all about MOM! Let’s celebrate every mother we know by getting the coolest gifts out there. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, this is the perfect way to celebrate and show appreciation to the mom in your life, or to reward yourself …
April 18, 2013 Thursday at 5:31 am
Origami Owl Giveaway
ORIGAMI OWL GIVEAWAY $35 SHOPPING CREDIT ON ORIGAMI OWL WITH JENN STUBER Do you have a life story to tell? Do you love wearing jewelry? If you love lockets, and you love being original, Origami Owl lockets are what you want. Origami Owl is one of the fastest growing companies out there today. What makes Origami Owl so hot and …
April 18, 2013 Thursday at 5:24 am
Aurorae Giveaway
Sit down, close your eyes, take a deep breath and say…. Again and again ~ Return like mountain ~ Release like ocean ~ Relax like sky ~ And rest ~ Rest in the heart of pure awareness. Now that you are totally chill, check out the Aurorae Giveaway! Aurorae has teamed up with Xtreme Qpon and several other bloggers to …
April 15, 2013 Monday at 10:10 am
Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Coupons Giveaway
“Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: …
April 14, 2013 Sunday at 6:38 am
I am Free!
I am finally released from bed rest and strict limitations on my activity. I can even drive. Today is a glorious day. I saw my doctor on Monday, and am healing slowly but surely. They are still concerned that my wound has not fully closed, and about the possibility of infection, but I am careful, and they will continue to …
April 10, 2013 Wednesday at 8:08 am
Earth Day Giveaway
Thank You for taking a part in the Second Annual Earth Day Event and supporting eco-conscious living. This event is sponsored by Venus De Miles, Reneu Shoes, and SodaStream hosted by Fitspiration For Moms and Way 2 Good Life The event takes place from April 7 at 11 PM EST and ends on April 21 at 11.59 PM EST For …
April 7, 2013 Sunday at 9:01 am
Upcoming Event Decked Out Dad’s Day
This Giveaway Event is all about DAD! Let’s celebrate every father we know by getting the coolest gifts out there. These will include everything from technology to sports or tools and of course manly pampering as long as its something dad would like! Sponsors to be announced by 5/15. Hosted by: A Lucky Ladybug and Java John Z’s …
April 5, 2013 Friday at 6:31 am
Upcoming Mom Giveaway
This Giveaway Event is all about MOM! Let’s celebrate every mother we know by getting the coolest gifts out there. These will include everything from technology to pampering as long as its something mom would like! Sponsors to be announced by 4/10. Hosted by: A Lucky Ladybug and A Ladybug on The Go Sign-ups close 4/15 **The …
April 5, 2013 Friday at 6:22 am
It’s Raining Money $1000 Giveaway
Welcome to the It’s Raining Money Giveaway! Sponsored by Rather-Be-Shopping.com Since 2001, Rather-Be-Shopping.com has been helping consumers save money with coupon codes to over 900 retailers. They also have a brand new free iPhone app that allows users to save with mobile in-store coupons by displaying the coupon directly on the phone at checkout. Cashier just scans your phone and …
April 4, 2013 Thursday at 12:00 pm
Closed: Udderly Smooth Gift Basket Giveaway
WELCOME TO OUR GREAT UDDERLY SMOOTH GIFT BASKET GIVE AWAY! My son has sensitive skin, as do most of my nieces and nephews. This is one of our favorite products as it is gentle on skin and can handle the toughest cases of dry skin and even diaper rash. It is definitely a product a would recommend and one that …
April 1, 2013 Monday at 9:42 am
Blog Friendly PR
I started blogging as a way to vent my emotions about a situation I couldn’t control. I was disabled and sick a lot, and had lost most of my friends as the illness lingered and traditional friendships grew harder to keep up. I spent a lot of time in bed and in hospitals, and writing gave me an outlet. I …
March 28, 2013 Thursday at 10:16 pm
Ended – Corset Chick Giveaway
Corsets are making a huge comeback. They improve posture, make the wearer look slimmer and confident. They are safer than liposuction.Waist training can reduce the size of the waist in a safe, non harmful way for gradual results. They make the woman wearing a corset feel confident and sexy not to mention very feminine. Corsets are stylish. They can be …
March 24, 2013 Sunday at 12:00 pm
Friday Night Fun!
My goal is to blog daily, but I’m still working on that. We’ve had a rough marriage with a pattern of medical and then financial difficulties. I am very hopeful that we are starting to see the light at the end of that tunnel, and am trying to focus on what life will be like when that is different. First …
March 23, 2013 Saturday at 5:13 am
Book Review Edenbrooke
Edenbrooke is a delightful Jane Austen era novel. I received an advanced copy, and must admit, I ignored it for months. I love Jane Austen books, and enjoy all the romance, decorum, and manners found in that era and in the writing from that era. This book did not disappoint. It was a beautiful romance, with twists and turns. My …
March 19, 2013 Tuesday at 7:59 pm
Upcoming American Girl Doll Giftcard Giveaway
Blogger Opportunity Giveaway from May 1 to 31 Come and be part of this awesome giveaway On the last American Girl Doll giveaway, we got 165,518 entries, on these giveaway we will have even more!!! We are giving away an American Girl Doll gift card of $300 We will have a max. of …
March 18, 2013 Monday at 9:36 am
365 Days of Mickey Sweepstakes by Pixie Vacation
My family loves Disneyland. We would gladly go to Disney World, and the Disney cruises if we had the funds. When I first got sick, it was imperative to me that I take my son and husband to Disneyland and create great family memories. As my sickness has dragged on that wish to create memories has not waned, but …
March 18, 2013 Monday at 8:03 am
So I had Brain Surgery
I believe in miracles. I went to my endocrinologist, and he had a new Physicians Assistant. She had worked for a brilliant neurosurgeon who happens to practice in Las Vegas and treats a condition called Chiari Malformations. She looked at my history, and thought it would be worth a call to her old boss to see if my set of …
March 18, 2013 Monday at 7:37 am
Closed: Win a Toilet Tree Oral Irrigator :)
Our sponsor Toilet Tree Products has offered us a great giveaway for a product that Pittsburgh Frugal Mom has just reviewed. The product is a Toilet Tree Cordless Rechargeable Oral Irrigator. My best friend’s dad has been my dentist for years. I have great teeth, and great oral hygiene. Products like these keep my teeth and gums healthy, and are …
February 15, 2013 Friday at 7:48 am
Closed: iPad2 Giveaway with Mom Powered Media!
It’s a MPM Birthday Celebration Event I am super excited to be part of this giveaway, and have such a fun product for you to have a chance to win!! Mom Powered Media is a great blog, and one that I follow pretty closely. It is one of the blogs that I patterned my blog after and used a lot …
February 6, 2013 Wednesday at 12:31 pm
Closed: #SmileBrilliant Review and Giveaway
I was lucky enough to receive this kit for review and one of you lucky ducks can win the same thing that I received, A FULL KIT! In the kit I received the gel, a brush to get the gel into the smaller areas in between your teeth, 2 trays (but they say you can use your own boil and …
February 6, 2013 Wednesday at 12:18 pm
Parenting Webinar from the InJoy and the Children’s Project
I have recently started a working/collaborative partnership with the group The Children’s Project. They have an awesome book, and their program has built my relationship with my son to a new level. It has also helped me to understand and nurture other relationships. I would highly recommend this webinar, and you can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon. …
February 3, 2013 Sunday at 7:50 am
Quarantined
I have been under quarantine. My son caught the flu, then got an upper respiratory infection, and then the stomach flu. Lucky me. Then, because I am special, I caught everything he had. Two emergency room visits, several doctor’s appointments, and one Quick Care visit later, and I think (fingers crossed) that we are finally on the mend. My husband …
February 3, 2013 Sunday at 3:06 am
Getting Myself Organized
I have big plans for this year. I have found that I adore blogging, and have made several great associations that will help me become a better blogger. I also have made some agreements to guest blog at other sites to improve my skills and allow me to focus on topics that I am passionate about. I am super excited …
January 27, 2013 Sunday at 1:13 pm
Bloggers Wanted and Upcoming Money Giveaway Hurray!
It’s Raining Money Event Hosted by: Mom Powered Media Prize: $1,000 Cash {paypal or visa} Event dates: 4/1 – 5/1 Free Blogger Event: Sign Up HERE In a time when we are all short on cash, I am delighted to be part of this event, and to offer the chance to win a little extra to one of my readers!!
January 27, 2013 Sunday at 11:07 am
Closed: Sauna Giveaway and Healthy Habits
Every year we set the goal to not go to the ER that year. I have failed every year. This year, both my son and I have had to go to the ER, and it is only January. It looks like were in for another exciting year. I learned that the position and size of the back of your skull …
January 23, 2013 Wednesday at 5:58 am
Closed: Leather Purse Giveaway
Giveaway done by: Elitemama You know, something about items such as accessories, clothing, household items and so on seem special when they are handmade. It gives me this sense of joy and appreciation because that person took their time to create something special and unique. I do like items that can be purchased in the store, but when it …
January 12, 2013 Saturday at 8:37 am
Bloggers Wanted and Upcoming Giveaway
It’s a MPM Birthday Celebration Event Hosted by Mom Powered Media Prizes: iPad 2 with Wi-Fi 16GB in Black Event dates: 2/4 – 3/4 Free Blog Event! Sign-up here, BLOGGERS WANTED
January 9, 2013 Wednesday at 1:58 am
Nature’s Sleep Slippers Review
I am officially a Natures’ Sleep blogger, which makes me all kind of giddy. With a chronic illness I practically live in bed, and so anything that makes that experience better is one that I am anxious to try. This month I had the opportunity to check out their slippers. They have become my new house shoes. I used to …
January 4, 2013 Friday at 12:08 pm
2013 Goals
Rather than overwhelm myself with a years worth of goals, I am going to go month by month, and hold myself accountable via the blog. I divide my goals into categories, and usually like to have a written plan in my planner, and set deadlines, as all the wonderful experts suggest. The good news is that I am very driven …
January 4, 2013 Friday at 7:07 am
Diamond Candles Bloggers Wanted
Free Diamond Candles with a ring inside sign up I love Diamond Candles, and hope to be able to review one for all of you. I also get to do a giveaway if chosen, which means wonderful things to come. Look forward to the reviews and giveaways. I will be writing as often as possible. Open to the first …
January 2, 2013 Wednesday at 9:51 am
Our Year in Review
In honor of the New Year, I would like to look back at our past year and the many lessons and experiences we have had. Hopefully then I will have a better plan for what I want to keep, and what I want to change this year. I have contemplated this post for days, and have not found a good …
January 2, 2013 Wednesday at 9:47 am
New Year fun with Gutzy Gear
Gutzy Gear My son was thrilled to be able to share Gutzy Gear with his entire second grade class. Because the class is so large, we had the kids play a few games to earn patches, and when they all had two, they got to trade for patches that they really wanted. It was extremely generous of Gutzy Gear to …
December 18, 2012 Tuesday at 6:10 am
Starlooks Starbox – December
December’s Starbox is a glamorous array of eye shadows valued over $99. It is difficult for me to make use of such a luxurious commodity. As always I am pleased by the wide variety and yet universality of this palette. It has accent colors that I may never be brave enough to try, and then more neutral colors that I …
December 17, 2012 Monday at 9:34 pm
Birthdays and Giveaways
Today was my son’s birthday party. We played with Legos. It was the easiest party ever. Legos, cake, and presents. They all had a blast and my son is overjoyed with all his new Lego sets. His Aspergers makes him obsessed with Legos, so today was his favorite day ever. He even got to go to Target and pick out …
December 16, 2012 Sunday at 10:55 am
November Starlooks Review
I got the beautiful Starlooks box in the mail earlier this month, but due to family drama forgot about it completely. This collection was a set of personalized, neutral eye colors that will look great for all my upcoming holiday events. There is also a fun tool to help prevent smearing of eye make-up and mascara that I have yet …
December 5, 2012 Wednesday at 9:17 pm
Beautiful Sorrows Book Review
Beautiful Sorrows is a collection of short horror stories written by my great friend Mercedes Yardley. Like her stories she is a bit of a contradiction. She has three adorable children. Her oldest has special needs, and she is a warrior parent in championing him and getting him all the help he requires, but is also the most compassionate and …
November 29, 2012 Thursday at 8:17 pm
Avon for the Holidays Giveway!
Avon for the Holidays Giveaway! Not sure what to get that special person in your life? How about some Avon? Avon isn’t just perfume and make-up anymore, it’s much, much more. Avon has haircare, skincare, jewelry, fashion, items for men and children, and much more. Avon helps with fundraising efforts and supports the Avon Foundation for Women projects. They have …
November 21, 2012 Wednesday at 5:09 am
Fun Las Vegas Christmas Activity!
So many lights and so little time! Glittering Lights is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. Pile the entire family in the car and prepare to be amazed. Think light tunnels, giant candy canes and Santa up close and personal. What a great way to get in the holiday spirit! http://www.glitteringlightslasvegas.com/ Save $2 to Glittering Lights Drive …
November 20, 2012 Tuesday at 4:58 am
Dreams
Most children have many roles and things that they want to be when they grow up. I was unique in that mine never changed. I had contingency plans, but all I ever dreamed of and wanted was to have 12 kids and live on a farm. My favorite books are and were Cheaper By The Dozen, and Joe’s Boys. When …
November 17, 2012 Saturday at 9:09 am
October 2012 Starbox Review
We loved the October Starbox. It came with a great gold eyeliner that I used to make the Harry Potter scar for my son’s Halloween costume, and will be using as a regular addition to my make-up. I also enjoyed the lipstick. It turns out it is the perfect shade of red for me, and I never wear red lipstick …
November 16, 2012 Friday at 7:24 am
Childs Dream Christmas Giveaway
My son wants all of these products and then some. I know some kid will have a very Merry Christmas!! Hosted by: Mom Blog Society Co-Hosted by: A Medic’s World | Carrie’s Rambles | My Vegan Gluten Free Life | Stay a Stay at Home Mom | S.O.S MOM | Inside My Head With Kelli | Freebies Deals and Steals …
November 15, 2012 Thursday at 4:51 am
















