A Birthday Gift for YOU (D360)
The finale of this tasra365 journey and adventure is about to happen! To cap it off, it’s my birthday and I feel like giving away some presents. Want one? Here’s what I’ve got for you… ONE: People of Walmart: Shop and Awe – This book is absolutely hilarious! If you haven’t seen the website, you’re in for a laugh. The book is full of new photos, bad hair days, celebrity lookalikes and even a goat or two.... [Read More...]
School Supplies Get a Makeover: Review and Giveaway (D358)
With names like Hot Chocolate, Techno, Royal Twist, Zensational and Sasquatch, you know these are not your mother’s school supplies. I’ve got a fantastic collection of these to give away to one lucky reader, so keep reading! Carolina Pad is the maker of these creative and fun notebooks, journals, binders, and folders and they can be found at Target, Staples, Office Max, Michaels, CVS and more! When we first opened the box with all the... [Read More...]
Moms Go Back to School
Now that the kids are headed back to school, have you thought of going back yourself? I have. I actually love school and the entire education setting. I guess that’s not a real surprise since I was a teacher. But perhaps surprising that I’d consider going back for more. Even though I have my teaching certificate and Masters degree in Education, I’ve thought of enrolling in some courses on photography and business. For me it’s... [Read More...]
Quotes from Rework: Good Enough Is Fine
One of the recent business books I’ve been reading is Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hanson. Their ideas and advice challenge everything we think to be true in the way we work. Just look at this… Today Michael Hyatt shared his favorite insights from the book… since they mirrored many of my own, I thought I’d share them with you as well. Learning from mistakes is over-rated Scratch your own itch No time is no... [Read More...]
Get Smart (D317)
Who knew there was such a thing as a smart toothbrush? I found out when I was contacted by RADIUS to review their new Intelligent Toothbrush. I enjoyed reviewing the toothbrush and decided to take a couple product shots, just for fun! The toothbrush has a built in 2-minute timer and 30-second quadrant timer so you can brush for the appropriate time as recommended by the American Dental Association. I never remember to brush for the full two minutes,... [Read More...]
Wild About Safety in the Pool
Disney has created the coolest set of educational videos to teach kids about being safe in and around the pool. They’re using Timon and Pumba from the Lion King to narrate, which keeps kids attention and makes it fun to learn. I love that! I remember growing up and going to the local community pool. There was always a lifeguard on duty and I remember the two most important rules… No running Don’t pee in the pool Consequences for... [Read More...]
Swinging in the Tree Tops
Do you know what I’m alluding to with the title? Tree Top Apple Juice and Applesauce… yum. Mom Central sent me some samples of their apple juice and applesauce so I could participate in a blog tour campaign on behalf of Tree Top. I love working with Mom Central because I always get to choose which blog tours I join and I only choose to participate in the ones I know I can fully support (I also received a gift card for taking the time... [Read More...]
Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest
You gotta take a shot at this! Energizer recently launched their third annual Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest. Now through June 30, photo enthusiasts of all levels, can submit photos at www.nationalgeographic.com/lithium for a chance to have their photo featured in the December issue of National Geographic magazine in an ad for Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries, and they’ll also be awarded the trip of a lifetime – a National Geographic... [Read More...]
Fix It & Forget It Meals with Uncle Ben
Now that I’m on my 75-DAY SPRINT TO THE FINISH, I’ve had to figure out how to get more home-cooked meals made quick and easy. Not only that, but I’ve got my diet plan, my daughters, and still have to feed my hubby and son. Along came the Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook Revised and Updated with over 700 slow cooker recipes. Combine that with some amazing Uncle Ben’s whole grain brown rice and I’m set for a week. If you’re... [Read More...]
“It ought to begin by being personal.” (D288)
Two points to anyone who can identify the movie and scene that quote comes from. Hint… it’s spoken by one of my favorite characters in one of my favorite movies. The point is that so many things in our lives aren’t personal. We’re becoming numbers to our banks and grocery stores, followers to people on Twitter, and subscribers on people’s blogs. It’s easy to get lost in a sea of everyone else, when what we really... [Read More...]