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Snap, Share & Win! Rayovac Summer Photo Contest
July 28, 2010 | Filed Under General | Leave a Comment
The Snap, Share & Win! Rayovac Summer Photo Contest will begin August 2, 2010 and will conclude on August 29, 2010. Each week will feature a different photo theme. Eligible contestants will be able to complete the entry form on Rayovac’s website, upload a photo and specify the theme. Contestants may upload 1 photo each week for a maximum of 3 photos. Once photos are posted, viewers can vote for 1 photo a day and add an unlimited number of comments. Contestants and viewers can share the contest with their friends (eighteen years old or older) utilizing the “Invite Friends” button or by sending an email. The photos receiving the most votes for each theme will win prizes. Rayovac Powers Fun, have fun and be creative with your photo entries! All levels of photography welcome!
Prizes:
For each of the three themes there will be:
- Grand Prize- a Digital Camera Package, complete with a Photo Printer and Rayovac Rechargeables and a Digital Photo Frame for three of the Grand Prize Winner’s friends.
- Second Place Prize- Photo Printer
- Runner Up Prize- Digital Photo Frame Keychain.
How to Enter:
Phase One: Submit photo entry August 2, 2010- August 22, 2010.
(Week 1: Fun with Water Photo. Week 2: Fun Pet Photo. Week 3: Summer Fun Photo)
Phase Two: Public Vote August 2, 2010- August 29, 2010.
Phase Three: Winners Announced September 8, 2010.
Make sure you “like” Rayovac on Facebook, share the widget and submit your photos enter to win some awesome prizes!
The first 50 bloggers to promote the Rayovac Summer Photo Contest won a prize from Rayovac.
Join the Home Farming Movement with Triscuit
July 24, 2010 | Filed Under General | 2 Comments
I’m a good ‘ole southern country gal that lives on two acres surrounded by woods. I actually tried a garden last year, but all the critters feasted on our harvest before we even got a chance to see it. This year, I decided against it because I didn’t want to put in all the effort for nothing in return. But I learned some exciting news that Triscuit is working with Urban Farming, a non-profit organization, to create 50 new community-based home farms throughout the United States. Pretty awesome, right?!? As part of the Home Farming Movement, Triscuit has included plantable herb seed cards in 4 million boxes of Triscuits to help encourage people to grow their own vegetables and herbs! I was sent two boxes of these special boxes of Triscuits along with a gift card to start my own home garden.
The Original Triscuits come with basil seeds and the Reduced Fat Triscuits come with dill seeds. The instructions to begin your home garden are included on the back of the Triscuit box. When I think of planting, I think of seeds. Don’t you? Well, you won’t find any seeds in your Triscuit box. Instead, you’ll find a seed card. I’ve bought all my materials to start, but unfortunately I haven’t found the time. I’m hoping once I get back from vacation that I’ll be able to get my home garden going.
The concept behind the Home Farming Movement is actually quite simple. Plant. Grow. Harvest and Share. You can actually add your little home farm to a community-based map and share and swap with others around you. I was excited to find so many farms in my area. Also, the website is loaded with useful information to make sure your garden is a success. I totally needed this last year.
So tell me. Have you planted any basil or dill from the Triscuit boxes?
I received free product along with a gift card in order to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received.
What Did We do Before Flat Irons?
July 24, 2010 | Filed Under General | Leave a Comment
I’ve only been using a flat iron for say 5 years or so and just started thinking, what did women do before flat irons? Up until I had children my hair was always straight as can be so there wasn’t a need for a flat iron. But now that I use one, I can’t imagine not having it.
This H2Pro Iron reminds me of my current flat iron that I’ve had for about 6 months. According to Hair Products Pro.com, the h2pro Vivace 1″ Styling Iron is the most advanced ceramic tourmaline flat iron available today! If that doesn’t make you want one, I don’t know what will. The H2pro Vivace was developed by h2pro with features that separate it from the competition including 1″ self-adjusting plates which allow for smooth-gliding across your hair, superior heat and the nano-technology will enhance your styling experience.
Nano-Technology is a trademarked technology used by h2pro and it promotes frizz-free healthy hair by breaking down contaminants that cling to the hair. The results achieved with the h2pro Vivace are immediate. The hair is renewed, repaired and revitalized for a softer, smoother, shinier finish. I could definitely benefit from frizz-free hair!
So, to go back to my question. What did you use before flat irons?
Unfortunately when I found out I needed a double stroller while pregnant with my last baby, I generously gave away my single stroller not thinking that I may need it again in the future. Now is the future, and I need a single stroller. Do you think it would be rude to ask for my stroller back…not really, just kidding.
I recently came across a website that has reviews for pretty much anything, including baby stroller reviews. I have a few brands that I’ve used in the past, some good, some not so good. I also have a few brands that I think I’d like to try but reading consumer reviews you can really find out if the stroller is worth the price tag.
I totally want the Bumbleride Indie All Terrain Stroller even more after seeing the 5 out of 5 stars rating and reading other reviews from consumers just like myself. I think it’s very important for us to help other parents out my posting reviews on blogs (like mine) and other websites so that we can make informed decisions. This is one of the reasons I do what I do.
Not in need of a stroller? You can read reviews on so much more!
I Just Wanted to Say Thank You!
July 18, 2010 | Filed Under General | 4 Comments
Thank you all so much for your kind words on one of my latest posts. It really means so much to me that people I don’t even know other than connecting with over the internet care about me and my family. To know that people care for no other reason than – they just do. I took the last 36 hours or so away from the internet and to come back and read so many messages from all of you really warmed my heart. So, thank you all so much!
I Need a Smaller Laptop – Any Suggestions?
July 14, 2010 | Filed Under General | 19 Comments
Okay, don’t get me wrong. I love my 17″ pretty pink Dell laptop and it’s perfect when I’m working from home, but carrying this thing around and using it while traveling just isn’t an option anymore. It’s too big and it’s hard to handle while on the go. So, I need suggestions from y’all for a new smaller laptop. I need something practical that would basically be used for all my blogging activities while traveling. It really doesn’t need to be anything fancy, just something that is easy to use and something that works fast. I’ve always had Dell computers, so naturally I’m drawn to a Dell but I’ll happily take other suggestions too!
I’m not looking to spend a ton of money or anything and really just looking to get the most for my money. I’m sure I could find a pretty good HP coupon as well as some Dell discount codes, so either of those brands will work. I love Apple, but I don’t think I could switch right now. So if you have any personal experiences you would love to share or just a laptop that you know works, please let me know in the comments below. As always, thank you for your help!
Image: Michelle Meiklejohn / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Last week I was in Dearborn, Michigan taking a tour of the Ford facilities. I learned so much and it opened my eyes to the amount of testing that actually goes in to each and every aspect of each and every vehicle. When I say the facilities are enormous, I don’t think that even comes close to explaining just how incredibly big the whole Ford complex is. The Dearborn Truck Plant alone has just over 3,000 employees and sits on 1,100 acres. That doesn’t include the Engine Plant, the Stamping Plant, the test course or where they do the safety testing. I’m not sure of the exact number of the area of land that Ford owns, but it’s H.U.G.E.!
I’m going to preface this post with saying that my family owns a Ford and I’m happy to be a Ford owner. After learning some of the history of Henry Ford and his vision, it’s nice to see that his vision from so many years ago is still the vision of the Ford executives and employees today. I’m not a car enthusiast and really have no vehicle knowledge other than the basics. What you read on this post, is strictly my opinions and thoughts on the things I read, heard and saw while touring the Ford facilities and speaking with the executives.
During the first day of my stay we went on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Safety Innovation Lab and had the opportunity to see what crash test dummies really go through, learned about the Servo sled (an exclusive demo tool designed just for Ford), and watched as an air bag deployed. And who gets face-to-face with the crash test dummies and doesn’t get a picture…not me obviously!
Do you know how much a crash test dummy costs? I was astounded to learn that they range from the $100K range all the way to $150K! I’m definitely in the wrong business, that’s for sure. As you can see from the picture, there are a variety of crash test dummies that are used during these safety tests ranging from an adult male to a tiny 12-month infant. Although, I will say the 100-lb female crash test dummy is not the standard for women these days. Who weighs 100-lbs anymore?
If you’ve never heard an airbag deploy, then you can not understand just how loud it is. It’s incredibly loud and resembles a gun shot being fired right at your face. We were told that most people don’t recall the sound, but truthfully, that’s hard to believe with a noise that loud. I’m sure the panic, fear and anxiety takes over and your brain probably blocks things from remembrance. I’m thinking probably a little like childbirth. The pain at the time is so real, but after a few years you seem to forget just how bad it really was. Probably not a good analogy, but that’s all you get when I’m lacking sleep.
The Research and Engineering Center in Dearborn, Michigan has conducted more than 17,000 crash tests since 1954. On average 2-3 crash tests are conducted each day with over 500 tests per year. To say I was shocked is an understatement when I learned that each crash test costs anywhere from $100K – $500K.
One of the newest safety features that will be debuted on the next-generation Ford Explorer is inflatable seat belts. This technology combines the attributes of traditional seat belts and air bags to provide an added level of crash safety protection for rear seat occupants. This new and advanced restraint system is designed to help reduce head, neck and chest injuries for passengers in the back seat, which are often children and older passengers who can be more vulnerable to such injuries. I’d love to have this safety feature in my vehicle.
Another safety feature that I learned about is Curve Control. There are about 50,000 crashes per year on curves and Curve Control is designed to slow down a vehicle by 10 mph in just one second. While it will eventually be on all Ford vehicles, they are starting with larger vehicles first. I was able to experience Curve Control working while riding in an Explorer going around a curve at 50 mph. Curve Control took over and immediately slowed the Explorer down while in the curve. It was awesome to feel it working without the driver telling the vehicle what to do.
Some other safety features that really caught my attention is the MyKey and Cross Traffic Alert. MyKey is perfect for parents with teenage drivers at home because it allows you to program certain aspects of the car such as music volume, speed control and more! I saw Cross Traffic Alert in action and it is designed to keep you safe when backing out of a busy parking lot. If you are backing up and there is someone or something approaching the back of the vehicle, you will hear an audible alarm plus there is a light that will illuminate on the side mirror on the side that the vehicle is approaching. Pretty genius…right?!?
One of the most impressive experiences of this trip was driving the Ford Flex and experiencing Active Park Assist. I’ve never paralleled park because quite frankly, I’m a country gal and the need to parallel park in a town of 1,200 just really isn’t necessary. But while I was at the Ford facilities I captured a quick video of the Active Park Assist at work.
I seriously want a Ford Flex just so I can parallel park in places that don’t need to be parallel parked in…
I had an absolute blast in Michigan and learned so much about Ford and their commitment to safety. I’m happy to be a Ford owner and I look forward to all the research Ford is doing with the most sophisticated digital human body model to make Ford vehicles even safer.
I was given an all-expense paid trip to visit the Ford facilities but no monetary compensation took place. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are all mine and not influenced by anyone.
P&G is a brand that you can find in almost every room in my house. It’s a brand that I love and a brand that I can stand behind. I was recently sent a bucket full of some of the new P&G products and I wanted to share a little bit about them with you.
Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips –Whitens as well as $500 treatments* (*vs. light/laser systems)
Venus Bikini – Shave, Trim & Hydrate for Bikini Beautiful Skin
Ultra Dawn Plus Baking Soda Alternative – Fights tough odors even on plastics. Recommended by Tupperware.
Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Serum – Significantly firmer skin in just 5 days* (*hydrates for firmer looking skin vs. baseline)
PUR 1-Click Faucet Filter – the first faucet filter with 1-click installation – an easy way to remove 99% of lead and microbial cysts
If you’re a fan of P&G products, make sure you check your Sunday paper on the first Sunday of the month to pick up your P&G brandSAVER coupon booklet!
Happy 4th of July
July 3, 2010 | Filed Under General | 2 Comments
I hope everybody has a happy and safe 4th of July!
Invisalign Teen Sweepstakes – Win a Trip to the Teen Choice Awards 2010
June 28, 2010 | Filed Under General | Leave a Comment
Invisalign Teen recently launched a new sweepstakes where the winner will receive a VIP trip for 4 to the Teen Choice Awards 2010! If you’re a mom or dad to a teen, this would probably be so much fun for them.
The grand prize includes:
- Trip for 4 to attend Teen Choice 2010, including air, hotel, and transportation
- 4 Post-Show VIP Party Tickets
- 2 Flip Cameras
Even if you aren’t the grand prize winner, some of the runner up prizes include an iPad, laptop, surfboard, and iPods. I know I could definitely use the iPad! Enter soon because the sweepstakes is only open until July 11th!
I will receive a gift card as a thanks for posting.
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