Winners Chosen by Random.org and notified!! (Will post names once verified) Thanks to all who entered.
Winner of the $10 Barnes and Noble GC......#111 Nicole L.
I am trying to generate a little traffic to my blog (I was even lucky enough to win a blog makeover so watch for that as well, hopefully soon it will have a whole new design and be a little more organized)
To do this I am going to have a small giveaway. One person will get $10 in Amazon GC's (2 $5 ones) and one person will get a $10 Barnes and Nobles ecard.
Mandatory entry: Follow me through Google Friend Connect, then go here and read my Costume Discounters Review
Click any of the links, choose your favorite costume and leave a comment on that post telling me what it is. Then come back here and let me know you left a comment there and that you are a follower. (sorry, I know it's a bit of a pain)
Extra Entries:
For each extra entry please post an additional comment!
One entry each:
1. Follow me on Twitter (let me know your handle in a comment).
2.Like me on Facebook
3. Follow me through Networked Blogs. (on sidebar)
4. Subscribe to my blog and tell me (or tell me if you already do).
5. Add my blog button to your blog (leave blog link).
Daily Entries:
6. Tweet about this giveaway and leave me a link
7. Post about this giveaway on Facebook
Giveaway ends on August 31st at 11:59 pm EST. US only sorry.
The winner will be chosen via random number generator and notified by email. If I don’t hear back from the winner within 48 hours, I’ll pick another winner.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Costume Discounters Review
I was asked to do a review on Costume Discounters . I happily agreed. Every year we go crazy finding just the right costumes for the kids in the family. This year it was my niece who needed the perfect Halloween Costume. So off I went to the Infant, Toddler and Baby page. My Great Niece is two years old and so into Fairies , she loves anything that has to do with them. She has dolls, cups, shoes, clothes etc... all with fairies. So I of course went searching for Fairy Costumes for a 2 year old little girl.
This is the one my sister , niece and I decided on Plum Pixie Costume. I ordered it and it was here in a few days. Super fast delivery, I love that!!!
It came with a Purple chiffon dress with a velour top, gossamer wings, a wand and a flowered headpiece. It is great quality, not only will she be able to wear it for Halloween, but it is pretty durable, I know it will be in her dress-up wardrobe for a very long time. (It's her favorite right now, she hates taking it off)
It is hand washable, easy to care for. The discounted price is very reasonable. I am 100% sold on Costume Discounters. They have everything you could possibly need for your costume party or Halloween, from baby to Adult Costumes, Pet Costumes to Decorations and Props. You can't go wrong by checking them out, I bet you find just what you are looking for.
And now, I introduce you to my adorable Great Niece Eryka in her Plum Pixie (Fairy, has to be called Fairy, I won't make that mistake again, Eryka did not like it being called Pixie) Costume. How smoochable is this cutie?
Front View
Rear View
Don't you just love it? Go check them out and see if you can find you or your child's perfect costume. You won't be sorry, I promise.
This is the one my sister , niece and I decided on Plum Pixie Costume. I ordered it and it was here in a few days. Super fast delivery, I love that!!!
It came with a Purple chiffon dress with a velour top, gossamer wings, a wand and a flowered headpiece. It is great quality, not only will she be able to wear it for Halloween, but it is pretty durable, I know it will be in her dress-up wardrobe for a very long time. (It's her favorite right now, she hates taking it off)
It is hand washable, easy to care for. The discounted price is very reasonable. I am 100% sold on Costume Discounters. They have everything you could possibly need for your costume party or Halloween, from baby to Adult Costumes, Pet Costumes to Decorations and Props. You can't go wrong by checking them out, I bet you find just what you are looking for.
And now, I introduce you to my adorable Great Niece Eryka in her Plum Pixie (Fairy, has to be called Fairy, I won't make that mistake again, Eryka did not like it being called Pixie) Costume. How smoochable is this cutie?
Front View
Don't you just love it? Go check them out and see if you can find you or your child's perfect costume. You won't be sorry, I promise.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Shula My Male Umbrella Cockatoo
Shula came to me through a local ad in a bargain hunter magazine 9 years ago. He was in a home with two little boys who poked him constantly with sticks.
He is now 17 years old and is a total clown. His favorite song to sing is "I Love You" by Barney. His favorite dance is the Mexican Hat dance, (well kind of, it's his favorite song to dance to) He loves to sit on my shoulder and play with my hair. He's mommy's boy all the way, he'll go to anyone, loves everyone, but he is all mine.
Cockatoos tend to mate for life and since he and Angel (my female Umbrella) do not like each other, only tolerate each other, I have been chosen as his mate.
His favorite treat is Cheeze-its, which he loves to share with anyone who will take it from him. He loves to destroy rope and wood toys and loves toys with loud bells, he will ring them until he just about makes you crazy. He's a sweetheart who loves to clown around, hang upside down and sing and dance until you make him stop.....he would seriously go all night if you let him.
He loves to be scratched on top of his head and under his wings and will sit and cuddle with you for hours.
Without further ado, here is my baby boy Shula:
He is now 17 years old and is a total clown. His favorite song to sing is "I Love You" by Barney. His favorite dance is the Mexican Hat dance, (well kind of, it's his favorite song to dance to) He loves to sit on my shoulder and play with my hair. He's mommy's boy all the way, he'll go to anyone, loves everyone, but he is all mine.
Cockatoos tend to mate for life and since he and Angel (my female Umbrella) do not like each other, only tolerate each other, I have been chosen as his mate.
His favorite treat is Cheeze-its, which he loves to share with anyone who will take it from him. He loves to destroy rope and wood toys and loves toys with loud bells, he will ring them until he just about makes you crazy. He's a sweetheart who loves to clown around, hang upside down and sing and dance until you make him stop.....he would seriously go all night if you let him.
He loves to be scratched on top of his head and under his wings and will sit and cuddle with you for hours.
Without further ado, here is my baby boy Shula:
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Mollie- The Giant Flemish Rabbit
So, we have had Mollie for about 2 weeks now. Mollie was found by Rich's brother. He found him in a local paper. She was being given away as "food" or pet Rabbit . (could a domestic Rabbit even be eaten? Isn't it Hare's that are considered eatable?) Anyway, that is all BIL had to see. He went and got her KNOWING Rich would "save" her from such a fate. And of course Rich said yes. ( Do you think Rich's brother knows him well? And do you think the guy advertising her knew there would be an animal lover out there who would fall for his "food comment?)
Anyway, she comes home and it was love at first site. She is 17 lbs. Has Calico coloring and is a huge love bug. She adores being scratched between the ears and will sit there for an hour cooing and chilling. BTW, if you dare to stop because your hand is tired, she'll put her head under your hand and nudge you.
Her favorite snack are raisins. She will come out at least once a day (she pretty much lies under the bed unless she wants some loving or her snack, chase you around and stomp her back feet at you until you grab the Raisin bag and give her a handful.
She is litter box trained , is set in her routine, out of her cage in the morning by 7, in her cage around 8 at night to go to bed. If you are one minute late opening that cage door in the morning she bangs her head of the door.
She has her toys, her bed and her favorite foods and fruits or veggies and hates any disruption to her routine.
In two short weeks, she is as much a part of this family as if she has always been here. She makes us laugh every day with her antics.
And so, without further ado, here is Mollie:
Anyway, she comes home and it was love at first site. She is 17 lbs. Has Calico coloring and is a huge love bug. She adores being scratched between the ears and will sit there for an hour cooing and chilling. BTW, if you dare to stop because your hand is tired, she'll put her head under your hand and nudge you.
Her favorite snack are raisins. She will come out at least once a day (she pretty much lies under the bed unless she wants some loving or her snack, chase you around and stomp her back feet at you until you grab the Raisin bag and give her a handful.
She is litter box trained , is set in her routine, out of her cage in the morning by 7, in her cage around 8 at night to go to bed. If you are one minute late opening that cage door in the morning she bangs her head of the door.
She has her toys, her bed and her favorite foods and fruits or veggies and hates any disruption to her routine.
In two short weeks, she is as much a part of this family as if she has always been here. She makes us laugh every day with her antics.
And so, without further ado, here is Mollie:
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Due to circumstances beyond my control.....
I have neglected my blog.
Tough winter for me. First my guy gets broadsided by an idiot who was speeding and talking on a cell while yelling at his 3 kids. Flipped him on his side and through 3 lanes of traffic. He has been out of work since and may need surgery on his shoulder. He's been in physical therapy since October and it's just not getting better. He'll know on the 15th if surgery is needed. So of course with him being out of work, things have been ridiculously bad around here. We had exhausted our bank accounts, checking and savings. We borrowed from everyone we knew just to heat our house, feed us and our pets. We finally had to swallow our pride and ask for help from the local heating program. we've never received assistance before and it was next to impossible for my proud SO to ask at first. He has always worked. He has had 3 different businesses all going at the same time since I have known him. To not be able to provide for his family was not easy for him to swallow. we got the assistance and stayed warm and through the same program got 1/3 of our electric paid and 1/3 off of our electric for the next year and received one months emergency food stamps to hold us over until the guys personal injury protection kicked in and started sending him a weekly check. We can't even settle this whole thing until we know if he needs surgery and how much longer he will be out of work. not fun.
On top of that, I got pneumonia in November, thought I was over being sick and ended up with Strep Throat in December, then got the Flu in January. I still have a cough to this day from all this, although that is slowly going away, I only have 1 or 2 coughing fits a day now. I slacked off on working out on my treadmill (well, I couldn't use it, one turn of that belt and I almost died with the coughing fit it brought on) so now I have added pounds I do not need, I am flabby and out of shape and nothing fits. OH JOY!! Lucky for me, the nice weather has finally hit my area and the snow banks blocking a cars view of me on the road walking or jogging are gone, so starting Monday I am walking every day and getting back on the treadmill every other day to do my 30 minute ab workout. Hopefully the pounds will start melting off and the muscles will start to tone up again. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Of course I would love to do a weight loss program like Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig or Nutri-System to help out, but how they expect people to afford those things is beyond me. How can I justify spending money on food solely for me when we are still barely making it? Those programs are a real sore spot with me (but, I digress, I will post about my thought on this another day, boy will I)
Anyway, starting tomorrow, I will post once a day with each pet we have, how they came to be with us and some pics of them. I'll start with Mollie, our Giant (oh boy is she) Flemish Rabbit that hubby just had to rescue.
In between the stories of each of the pets, I will rant and rave, share my views on things most of you probably won't care about and other assorted ramblings. ( Yes, I tend to ramble, so be prepared)
until tomorrow my friends........be kind to one another and always tell the people in your life how much they mean to you. I almost lost my love and I make sure he knows everyday how special he is to me, I'll never take that for granted again.
Tough winter for me. First my guy gets broadsided by an idiot who was speeding and talking on a cell while yelling at his 3 kids. Flipped him on his side and through 3 lanes of traffic. He has been out of work since and may need surgery on his shoulder. He's been in physical therapy since October and it's just not getting better. He'll know on the 15th if surgery is needed. So of course with him being out of work, things have been ridiculously bad around here. We had exhausted our bank accounts, checking and savings. We borrowed from everyone we knew just to heat our house, feed us and our pets. We finally had to swallow our pride and ask for help from the local heating program. we've never received assistance before and it was next to impossible for my proud SO to ask at first. He has always worked. He has had 3 different businesses all going at the same time since I have known him. To not be able to provide for his family was not easy for him to swallow. we got the assistance and stayed warm and through the same program got 1/3 of our electric paid and 1/3 off of our electric for the next year and received one months emergency food stamps to hold us over until the guys personal injury protection kicked in and started sending him a weekly check. We can't even settle this whole thing until we know if he needs surgery and how much longer he will be out of work. not fun.
On top of that, I got pneumonia in November, thought I was over being sick and ended up with Strep Throat in December, then got the Flu in January. I still have a cough to this day from all this, although that is slowly going away, I only have 1 or 2 coughing fits a day now. I slacked off on working out on my treadmill (well, I couldn't use it, one turn of that belt and I almost died with the coughing fit it brought on) so now I have added pounds I do not need, I am flabby and out of shape and nothing fits. OH JOY!! Lucky for me, the nice weather has finally hit my area and the snow banks blocking a cars view of me on the road walking or jogging are gone, so starting Monday I am walking every day and getting back on the treadmill every other day to do my 30 minute ab workout. Hopefully the pounds will start melting off and the muscles will start to tone up again. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Of course I would love to do a weight loss program like Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig or Nutri-System to help out, but how they expect people to afford those things is beyond me. How can I justify spending money on food solely for me when we are still barely making it? Those programs are a real sore spot with me (but, I digress, I will post about my thought on this another day, boy will I)
Anyway, starting tomorrow, I will post once a day with each pet we have, how they came to be with us and some pics of them. I'll start with Mollie, our Giant (oh boy is she) Flemish Rabbit that hubby just had to rescue.
In between the stories of each of the pets, I will rant and rave, share my views on things most of you probably won't care about and other assorted ramblings. ( Yes, I tend to ramble, so be prepared)
until tomorrow my friends........be kind to one another and always tell the people in your life how much they mean to you. I almost lost my love and I make sure he knows everyday how special he is to me, I'll never take that for granted again.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Yoplait Prize Pack Giveaway Sponsored by MyBlogSpark
When I was asked to join the My Blog Spark Yoplait campaign, I was very excited. This is the cream of the crop, a MyBlogSpark giveaway? Me? Oh yes, I will do that in a heart beat.
First of all, I love yogurt, second it's an honor to be part of a MyBlogSpark campaign.
So I got the prize pack of items geared to help me get fit last week, a VIP Coupon for a free sample of Yoplait Original yogurt, as well as a duffel bag, jump rope, water bottle and sport towel from from Yoplait through MyBlogSpark
Not only did I get my free cup of Yogurt right away, but I wanted to use the other items so I could be honest in my opinion of the items I received.
I have to tell you, I love Yogurt to begin with, but I had not had a Yoplait in quite a while, I have been eating another brand. The Yoplait was amazing. Much better than I remember. This will be my new go to brand for sure. But, not only did I try the Yoplait, I tried the jump rope and can I just say, I love it, what a great workout and as an added bonus, I felt like a little kid again! I hadn't jumped rope in so long, I was a little awkward at first, but once I got the hang of it again, I was hooked. I actually look forward to jumping everyday. I feel great after and I have a ball doing it. Who knew such a simple thing would make me feel so good? I gave it a week to see if I would get bored, but no, no boredom, I am having a blast and on top of that, it's good for me, who knew?
Yoplait recently reformulated their Yogurt to add 50% more Calcium and with all the Yoplait flavors, you'll never get bored with eating it.It's great to know I am getting half of my daily Calcium and Vitamin D in one little container of Yogurt. YEAH YOPLAIT!!!
The only thing I wasn't thrilled with is the glass water bottle. Too heavy to carry for a walk, not good for a jog on my treadmill and the opening is too big for me, I tend to dribble water down my front when I drink from it (of course, that is just me, I tend to be a bit of a clutz and have problem with these types of things.lol) . But I do use it around the house.
Visit Yoplait on Facebook and like them for a free cup of Yoplait to help you get the Calcium you need
So would you like to win a Yoplait prize pack of your own from MyBlogSpark and feel a little bit like a kid again for a few minuted each day? Here's your chance to win the same prize pack I received:
Yoplait Fitness Gift Pack with Yoplait Original yogurt free product coupon, duffel bag, speed rope, water bottle and sport towel
*DISCLAIMER-I received this prize pack courtesy of Yoplait and My Blog Spark it did not influence my opinion in anyway, my opinion is 100% my own.
The Giveaway:
1. I will be picking ONE (1) winner via random.org to win the same prize pack that I reviewed from Yoplait.
Mandatory Entry:
Tell me something that makes you feel like a kid again (1 entry)
BONUS ENTRIES
Subscribe by Email and Confirm that Subscription (1 entry)
Follow me through GFC (2 entries)
Follow me on Twitter ( @eyzofblu63 ) (2 entries)
Leave a Tweet and the direct link to that tweet (1 entry) (You can do this daily)
FOR (5 EXTRA ENTRIES) - Blog about this giveaway with a link to my blog and come back and leave the link to your blog post. Post FIVE separate comments that you've blogged about this.
Add my main button to your blog ( Leave link to your blog.) (3 entries)
Follow me on Facebook for (2 entries).
Follow me through Networked Blogs (2 entries)
Follow Yoplait Facebook Page (2 entries)
Follow @YoplaitYogurt on Twitter (2 entries)
Winner will be chosen on February 8, 2011 at 11:59 pm and will be emailed. Your information will be sent to Sponsor so they can get your prize pack out to you.
Alternate winner will be chosen if winner does not respond after 72 hours. Good Luck!
First of all, I love yogurt, second it's an honor to be part of a MyBlogSpark campaign.
So I got the prize pack of items geared to help me get fit last week, a VIP Coupon for a free sample of Yoplait Original yogurt, as well as a duffel bag, jump rope, water bottle and sport towel from from Yoplait through MyBlogSpark
Not only did I get my free cup of Yogurt right away, but I wanted to use the other items so I could be honest in my opinion of the items I received.
I have to tell you, I love Yogurt to begin with, but I had not had a Yoplait in quite a while, I have been eating another brand. The Yoplait was amazing. Much better than I remember. This will be my new go to brand for sure. But, not only did I try the Yoplait, I tried the jump rope and can I just say, I love it, what a great workout and as an added bonus, I felt like a little kid again! I hadn't jumped rope in so long, I was a little awkward at first, but once I got the hang of it again, I was hooked. I actually look forward to jumping everyday. I feel great after and I have a ball doing it. Who knew such a simple thing would make me feel so good? I gave it a week to see if I would get bored, but no, no boredom, I am having a blast and on top of that, it's good for me, who knew?
Yoplait recently reformulated their Yogurt to add 50% more Calcium and with all the Yoplait flavors, you'll never get bored with eating it.It's great to know I am getting half of my daily Calcium and Vitamin D in one little container of Yogurt. YEAH YOPLAIT!!!
The only thing I wasn't thrilled with is the glass water bottle. Too heavy to carry for a walk, not good for a jog on my treadmill and the opening is too big for me, I tend to dribble water down my front when I drink from it (of course, that is just me, I tend to be a bit of a clutz and have problem with these types of things.lol) . But I do use it around the house.
Visit Yoplait on Facebook and like them for a free cup of Yoplait to help you get the Calcium you need
So would you like to win a Yoplait prize pack of your own from MyBlogSpark and feel a little bit like a kid again for a few minuted each day? Here's your chance to win the same prize pack I received:
Yoplait Fitness Gift Pack with Yoplait Original yogurt free product coupon, duffel bag, speed rope, water bottle and sport towel
*DISCLAIMER-I received this prize pack courtesy of Yoplait and My Blog Spark it did not influence my opinion in anyway, my opinion is 100% my own.
The Giveaway:
1. I will be picking ONE (1) winner via random.org to win the same prize pack that I reviewed from Yoplait.
Mandatory Entry:
Tell me something that makes you feel like a kid again (1 entry)
BONUS ENTRIES
Subscribe by Email and Confirm that Subscription (1 entry)
Follow me through GFC (2 entries)
Follow me on Twitter ( @eyzofblu63 ) (2 entries)
Leave a Tweet and the direct link to that tweet (1 entry) (You can do this daily)
FOR (5 EXTRA ENTRIES) - Blog about this giveaway with a link to my blog and come back and leave the link to your blog post. Post FIVE separate comments that you've blogged about this.
Add my main button to your blog ( Leave link to your blog.) (3 entries)
Follow me on Facebook for (2 entries).
Follow me through Networked Blogs (2 entries)
Follow Yoplait Facebook Page (2 entries)
Follow @YoplaitYogurt on Twitter (2 entries)
Winner will be chosen on February 8, 2011 at 11:59 pm and will be emailed. Your information will be sent to Sponsor so they can get your prize pack out to you.
Alternate winner will be chosen if winner does not respond after 72 hours. Good Luck!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Mom Rocks the Holidays with Rayovac
Rayovac wants to power your holidays with fun new contest. To enter, just visit the Mom Rocks the Holidays with Rayovac contest tab on Facebook, like them and tell them how you or your mom makes the holidays rock for a chance to win the Grand Prize of $1,000 cash! There will be 3 Grand Prize winners and 20 Runner Up winners will take home a Paper Jamz guitar, amp, drum kit, guitar strap, and two Rayovac Alkaline AAA 24 packs of batteries.
Also, be sure to visit Mommy Goggles ‘Moms Rock the Holidays with Rayovac & Paper Jamz Giveaway!‘ where you can win 1 of 5 Mom Rocks the Holiday prize packs that include a $50 Visa Gift Card, Paper Jamz guitar and Rayovac Alkaline AAA 24 pack of batteries.
Disclosure – Followers who promote the Rayovac Mom Rocks the Holidays Sweepstakes may receive gifts from Rayovac
Also, be sure to visit Mommy Goggles ‘Moms Rock the Holidays with Rayovac & Paper Jamz Giveaway!‘ where you can win 1 of 5 Mom Rocks the Holiday prize packs that include a $50 Visa Gift Card, Paper Jamz guitar and Rayovac Alkaline AAA 24 pack of batteries.
Disclosure – Followers who promote the Rayovac Mom Rocks the Holidays Sweepstakes may receive gifts from Rayovac
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