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Thursday, November 12, 2015
All Things Christmas And More for the Holidays!
All Things Christmas And More has been a family business for over 5 years now. They pride themselves on offering the best Christmas products around at
an affordable price. They stock over 2,500 items year round and expand their catalog every year. This year they featured new Halloween items. Next year they are
looking to expand and a carry a Spring and Summer Catalog.
This Holiday Season, All Things Christmas And More is proud to offer FREE shipping on all order placed November 1st thru December 11th. Visit All Things Christmas And More and use code: UFG.
Happy shipping and happy holidays!
This Holiday Season, All Things Christmas And More is proud to offer FREE shipping on all order placed November 1st thru December 11th. Visit All Things Christmas And More and use code: UFG.
Happy shipping and happy holidays!
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Baskin-Robbins Celebrates Veterans Day by Giving Back
*This is a sponsored post made possible by Baskin-Robbins and BlogMeetsBrand.com*
I have always loved Baskin-Robbins. Baskin-Robbins offers an extensive library of ice cream flavors, customizable ice cream cakes, frozen beverages and sundaes. What's not to love? Today, though, I love them even more. In honor of Veterans Day Baskin-Robbins will donate 11 cents from every ice cream scoop sold on Veterans Day to the USO in honor of all service members, veterans and their families. Baskin-Robbins is teaming up with the USO to support more than 1.3 million active duty service members around the world by encouraging guests to take a moment out of their day to say thank you.
It is always so inspiring when large companies like this decide to make a difference. Veterans Day, though, is especially close to my heart, since my husband is a veteran. I think it is so wonderful that Baskin-Robbins is being so kind to donate to the USO. Baskin-Robbins is the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, with more than 7,400 retail shops in nearly 50 countries, including nearly 2,500 shops in the United States. This will generate lots of money for the USO and lots of recognition for our amazing troops and veterans.
I never need an excuse to enjoy some incredible Baskin-Robbins ice cream, but knowing it is supporting such a worth cause means there is absolutely no excuse not to indulge. My family and I are visiting Baskin-Robbins after dinner tonight. We will all get double scoops and I will probably get some extra scoops to take home for later. The promotion goes beyond just buying scoops today; guests can text THANKYOU to 50555 and send a message to our servicemen and women. Baskin-Robbins will also celebrate the military community all month long with a special Camouflage Waffle Cone and Waffle Bowl, which are decorated green, brown and tan.
What could be better than all your favorite ice cream flavors served up in a fresh, delicious, camouflage waffle cone? You know you want one...or five. What are you waiting for? Your troops need you. The USO needs you, and you need some amazing Baskin-Robbins ice cream.
From our family to yours, I wish you all a very happy Veterans Day. My family could not enjoy this day or any other in freedom if it was not for the selfless service off all the men and women who have served our country. Thank you all!!
I have always loved Baskin-Robbins. Baskin-Robbins offers an extensive library of ice cream flavors, customizable ice cream cakes, frozen beverages and sundaes. What's not to love? Today, though, I love them even more. In honor of Veterans Day Baskin-Robbins will donate 11 cents from every ice cream scoop sold on Veterans Day to the USO in honor of all service members, veterans and their families. Baskin-Robbins is teaming up with the USO to support more than 1.3 million active duty service members around the world by encouraging guests to take a moment out of their day to say thank you.
It is always so inspiring when large companies like this decide to make a difference. Veterans Day, though, is especially close to my heart, since my husband is a veteran. I think it is so wonderful that Baskin-Robbins is being so kind to donate to the USO. Baskin-Robbins is the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, with more than 7,400 retail shops in nearly 50 countries, including nearly 2,500 shops in the United States. This will generate lots of money for the USO and lots of recognition for our amazing troops and veterans.
I never need an excuse to enjoy some incredible Baskin-Robbins ice cream, but knowing it is supporting such a worth cause means there is absolutely no excuse not to indulge. My family and I are visiting Baskin-Robbins after dinner tonight. We will all get double scoops and I will probably get some extra scoops to take home for later. The promotion goes beyond just buying scoops today; guests can text THANKYOU to 50555 and send a message to our servicemen and women. Baskin-Robbins will also celebrate the military community all month long with a special Camouflage Waffle Cone and Waffle Bowl, which are decorated green, brown and tan.
What could be better than all your favorite ice cream flavors served up in a fresh, delicious, camouflage waffle cone? You know you want one...or five. What are you waiting for? Your troops need you. The USO needs you, and you need some amazing Baskin-Robbins ice cream.
From our family to yours, I wish you all a very happy Veterans Day. My family could not enjoy this day or any other in freedom if it was not for the selfless service off all the men and women who have served our country. Thank you all!!
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Unique Gifts for the Holidays from NOVICA - Win a $25 Gift Card
If you are looking for gifts that are thoughtful, unique and even fair trade, look no further. NOVICA has something for everyone on your list this holiday season. Their items are unique and so special.
They have sculptures like this incredible Majestic Elephant.
Their are gifts in every category. I love that they have lots of Gift For Him. Need some inspiration on what to purchase? Here is a great list of popular items! Best of all you can Save $7 on first purchase! Use code: 7Novica to get $7 off.
Best of all, you could be the lucky winner of a $25 NOVICA gift card. Enter by simply commenting on this post. Good luck!
They have sculptures like this incredible Majestic Elephant.
Their are gifts in every category. I love that they have lots of Gift For Him. Need some inspiration on what to purchase? Here is a great list of popular items! Best of all you can Save $7 on first purchase! Use code: 7Novica to get $7 off.
Best of all, you could be the lucky winner of a $25 NOVICA gift card. Enter by simply commenting on this post. Good luck!
Pixi For the Holidays
If you are looking for a beautiful gift for any of the ladies in your life, Pixi by Petra is perfect. Pixi Beauty's Holiday Collection has something for everyone this year! Pixi Beauty's holiday products were designed for portability and versatility, all 3 kits are this season's
must-haves!
The Natural Contour Kit is your one-stop solution for face and eyes. It is organized in one light-weight palette to ensure all of your Holiday looks will be fuss-free and flawless!
The Endless Silky Eye Pen quartette has a color for every one of your Holiday looks. With it's wonderful waterproof formula, your liner won't budge or smudge, and the gel texture makes them glide on with ease!
Mattelustre Lipstick quartette adds a touch of color to your look. The demi-matte finish wears on and on! Infused with vitamins, the hydrating formula keeps your lips looking great even after you take it off! Make any look more magical.
The holidays are always beautiful, but with Pixi by Petra, they will be stunning.
The Natural Contour Kit is your one-stop solution for face and eyes. It is organized in one light-weight palette to ensure all of your Holiday looks will be fuss-free and flawless!
The Endless Silky Eye Pen quartette has a color for every one of your Holiday looks. With it's wonderful waterproof formula, your liner won't budge or smudge, and the gel texture makes them glide on with ease!
Mattelustre Lipstick quartette adds a touch of color to your look. The demi-matte finish wears on and on! Infused with vitamins, the hydrating formula keeps your lips looking great even after you take it off! Make any look more magical.
The holidays are always beautiful, but with Pixi by Petra, they will be stunning.
Win a New Laptop From Intel! #UpgradeWithIntel
*Sponsored content: This post is for my participation in the Intel Program*
If you have been looking to upgrade your laptop, this post is for you. Upgrading with Intel is much more affordable than you might think. I will be upgrading my laptop for the holidays and I am so glad that Walmart has such great prices on the Dell Inspiron Black 15.6 Laptop.
The Dell Inspiron Black 15.6 Laptop is a great computer. It features:
One entry per email, per person, complete Terms & Conditions are found on the site. Good luck!
If you have been looking to upgrade your laptop, this post is for you. Upgrading with Intel is much more affordable than you might think. I will be upgrading my laptop for the holidays and I am so glad that Walmart has such great prices on the Dell Inspiron Black 15.6 Laptop.
The Dell Inspiron Black 15.6 Laptop is a great computer. It features:
- 15.6" LED-backlit touchscreen with HD resolution
- 720p webcam
- 3-in-1 memory card reader
- Bluetooth 4.0
- 1 x USB 3.0 ports, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x headphone/microphone jack, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port
- 4-cell battery for up to 6 h 33 min battery life
One entry per email, per person, complete Terms & Conditions are found on the site. Good luck!
Monday, November 9, 2015
PicturesOnGold.com for the Holidays
Looking for a great holiday gift? With PicturesOnGold.com's exclusive photo pendants you can create ideal Xmas gifts from your favorite family photos. Get their favorite photos and pictures engraved permanently onto 14K gold, Sterling Silver or Rose Gold. You can also add engraved messages. The pendants are waterproof, scratch-proof and come with a lifetime guarantee!
Right now, my readers get to save on customized jewelry from Pictures On Gold! Just in time for the Holidays Use code famguide10 to save 10% off your order!
Saturday, November 7, 2015
5 Relaxing Ways to Enjoy Your Alone Time
*This post was made possible by iConnect: Influencer Management and GSN Games. I was compensated for my time, but all opinions are 100% mine.*
As a mom, of course I love spending time with my family. After all, they are my life. At times though, I really enjoy the peace of having some (rare) alone time. It is nice to relax and have some quiet and just enjoying choosing an activity that is just for you.
I know a few people (moms), who seek this alone time as much as me, but often find themselves bored when they actually get it. When kids are at school or in bed and housework is done(for the most part) and you want to relax, what should you do?
That may seem like a silly question to many of you, who are dying to do anything other than what you are required to do. Thinking: "How could you be bored when you finally get a break?" I think there are probably many reasons this happens. I know in my case, it does happen rarely. I think for me, it is such valuable time that I feel I need to use it "properly". I've realized though, that anything that makes me happy is the perfect use of that time.
For anyone that may ever face the question "How should I relax during my free time?" I have a small list of 5 things that I really enjoy. I hope this little list can come in handy for you if you ever face a moment of boredom. The only poor way to spend your time is to waste time thinking of how to spend you time.
1. Watch TV.
I know that seems like a very simple solution. It may even seem like a waste of time to some people. For me though, it is very relaxing. I love being able to sit back and watch other (fictional) people's lives. I love being able to connect with characters. There have been times a simple TV show has made me cry. I love that I can be so emotionally invested in something like that. It helps me see the struggles that other people face and see aspects of my life mirrored back to me.
Being so busy during the hours that the shows I like actually air, I like to DVR them and watch them when the kids are in bed. It may seem odd, but it makes me feel like I am not missing out on something. I hate to feel like I am giving something up. My shows are something that I have always loved, since I was young, and it means a lot that I get to keep that.
Aside from the DVR, I tend to choose Netflix quite often. I love to go back and watch things that I watched as a teenager. It allows me to relive a simpler time in my life and appreciate the stories from a new perspective. It is also very comforting to already know how the story turns out and just enjoy the journey again.
2. Take a bath.
Again, this is so simple. During the day when I am with the kids, it is basically impossible for me to even take a very quick shower, let alone a bath. When I was younger I so enjoyed the whole routine of showering, applying skin care products and cosmetics. Now, taking care of others is already my job, and the time I get for myself is usually rushed and seen as work. It is so nice to just take an hour and enjoy a long, hot bath with a luscious bath bomb, soak in all the amazing benefits form the bath bomb and get the relaxation benefits of just being still and enjoying taking care of myself. Sometimes I like to put on some music, others I just like to think. I always feel amazing afterward.
3. Play a game.
When you want to be alone, but you still want a bit of interaction, games are a really fun way to achieve that. I often find myself getting sucked into games on Facebook or on via apps on my phone. I recently found an app that I love. GSN Casino has a variety of games that I already love watching on TV. I love the familiarity of playing games I already know and have wished I could play in real life.
GSN Casino has tons of great games like Dal or No Deal slots. Deal or No Deal is my husbands favorite game show to watch and one of mine too. There is also Wheel of Fortune slots. I have loved that show since I was very young. There are card, slot and bingo games.
The games are so much fun. I use the GSN Casino app for Android on my phone. My kids (especially my son) use the GSN Casino app for IOS on their iPads. It is such a fun app. The games are free to download and to play. It is so fun to have a little friendly competition. Although it is not a real achievement, winning always feels good. It is fun to be part of a community of other players all enjoying the same things.
4. Read.
As much as I love TV for series, I prefer books to movies, because there is more detail. I love getting all the aspects of the story. I like to be so involved I feel like I am living it, and books are an amazing way to do that. Reading is so under-appreciated in today's world. I love the feeling of being so connected to a story that I am in literally pain when it is over.
I used to read all the time in high school and I used to keep making excusing that I was too busy once I had kids, but it feels so amazing to cuddle up with a good book and get so invested that I completely forget my surroundings. I can literally leave all my stresses behind and forget them for a short time.
5. Write.
You don't have to write the great American novel. No one ever has to read what you may write. You may never even read it again. You may just throw it away, but it is so nice to let your feelings out, write down your deepest thoughts, or just write something fictional.
Being creative gives me a feeling of accomplishment. I really love to write poetry. Even if no one else would ever like it. It is raw and real and even when I am my toughest critic, I like it. I hope to write a book one day. I may jot down notes here and there for it, but I when I really go for it, I want to be all in and focused. It is relaxing to open my mind, get ideas and let my problems out.
Of course, whatever you do, the most important thing is to make your you time really be about you. Don't spend it worrying or feeling guilty. Whatever you do, never waste your time being bored. Do something you love. Pamper yourself, create something, journey to another world. Just do something for you.
As a mom, of course I love spending time with my family. After all, they are my life. At times though, I really enjoy the peace of having some (rare) alone time. It is nice to relax and have some quiet and just enjoying choosing an activity that is just for you.
I know a few people (moms), who seek this alone time as much as me, but often find themselves bored when they actually get it. When kids are at school or in bed and housework is done(for the most part) and you want to relax, what should you do?
That may seem like a silly question to many of you, who are dying to do anything other than what you are required to do. Thinking: "How could you be bored when you finally get a break?" I think there are probably many reasons this happens. I know in my case, it does happen rarely. I think for me, it is such valuable time that I feel I need to use it "properly". I've realized though, that anything that makes me happy is the perfect use of that time.
For anyone that may ever face the question "How should I relax during my free time?" I have a small list of 5 things that I really enjoy. I hope this little list can come in handy for you if you ever face a moment of boredom. The only poor way to spend your time is to waste time thinking of how to spend you time.
1. Watch TV.
I know that seems like a very simple solution. It may even seem like a waste of time to some people. For me though, it is very relaxing. I love being able to sit back and watch other (fictional) people's lives. I love being able to connect with characters. There have been times a simple TV show has made me cry. I love that I can be so emotionally invested in something like that. It helps me see the struggles that other people face and see aspects of my life mirrored back to me.
Being so busy during the hours that the shows I like actually air, I like to DVR them and watch them when the kids are in bed. It may seem odd, but it makes me feel like I am not missing out on something. I hate to feel like I am giving something up. My shows are something that I have always loved, since I was young, and it means a lot that I get to keep that.
Aside from the DVR, I tend to choose Netflix quite often. I love to go back and watch things that I watched as a teenager. It allows me to relive a simpler time in my life and appreciate the stories from a new perspective. It is also very comforting to already know how the story turns out and just enjoy the journey again.
2. Take a bath.
Again, this is so simple. During the day when I am with the kids, it is basically impossible for me to even take a very quick shower, let alone a bath. When I was younger I so enjoyed the whole routine of showering, applying skin care products and cosmetics. Now, taking care of others is already my job, and the time I get for myself is usually rushed and seen as work. It is so nice to just take an hour and enjoy a long, hot bath with a luscious bath bomb, soak in all the amazing benefits form the bath bomb and get the relaxation benefits of just being still and enjoying taking care of myself. Sometimes I like to put on some music, others I just like to think. I always feel amazing afterward.
3. Play a game.
When you want to be alone, but you still want a bit of interaction, games are a really fun way to achieve that. I often find myself getting sucked into games on Facebook or on via apps on my phone. I recently found an app that I love. GSN Casino has a variety of games that I already love watching on TV. I love the familiarity of playing games I already know and have wished I could play in real life.
GSN Casino has tons of great games like Dal or No Deal slots. Deal or No Deal is my husbands favorite game show to watch and one of mine too. There is also Wheel of Fortune slots. I have loved that show since I was very young. There are card, slot and bingo games.
The games are so much fun. I use the GSN Casino app for Android on my phone. My kids (especially my son) use the GSN Casino app for IOS on their iPads. It is such a fun app. The games are free to download and to play. It is so fun to have a little friendly competition. Although it is not a real achievement, winning always feels good. It is fun to be part of a community of other players all enjoying the same things.
4. Read.
As much as I love TV for series, I prefer books to movies, because there is more detail. I love getting all the aspects of the story. I like to be so involved I feel like I am living it, and books are an amazing way to do that. Reading is so under-appreciated in today's world. I love the feeling of being so connected to a story that I am in literally pain when it is over.
I used to read all the time in high school and I used to keep making excusing that I was too busy once I had kids, but it feels so amazing to cuddle up with a good book and get so invested that I completely forget my surroundings. I can literally leave all my stresses behind and forget them for a short time.
5. Write.
You don't have to write the great American novel. No one ever has to read what you may write. You may never even read it again. You may just throw it away, but it is so nice to let your feelings out, write down your deepest thoughts, or just write something fictional.
Being creative gives me a feeling of accomplishment. I really love to write poetry. Even if no one else would ever like it. It is raw and real and even when I am my toughest critic, I like it. I hope to write a book one day. I may jot down notes here and there for it, but I when I really go for it, I want to be all in and focused. It is relaxing to open my mind, get ideas and let my problems out.
Of course, whatever you do, the most important thing is to make your you time really be about you. Don't spend it worrying or feeling guilty. Whatever you do, never waste your time being bored. Do something you love. Pamper yourself, create something, journey to another world. Just do something for you.
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