Feb 28, 2011

Top Ten Reasons Why I Stop Reading A Blog

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There are many and I mean MANY reasons why I will leave a blog as soon as I stumble on it. Below are 10 of my top most reasons for why I stop reading a blog and leave…

1. Small print… Please don’t have such tiny print that even a person using a magnifying glass won’t even be able to read it. There are blogs out there like this, trust me, I have seen them and never gone back.

2. Blogs with BLARING loud music…’nuff said

3. Dark blogs with dark lettering. Who can read that?

4. Blogs with so many ads and google ads that you don’t even know where their content starts and the ads end…. Hate that!!

5. Blogs that have content cut off of their pages or ads overlapping ads.. drives me nuts (by the way, does my header do that for you????)

6. 4560985430 hoops you have to jump through, just to leave a flippin’ comment.. turns me OFF

7. Blogs/sites that are super hard to navigate or find things on… I have been to many sites where I cannot find a THING that I am looking for, so I leave and don’t ever go back..

8. No pictures in blog posts. I love looking at pictures, so even if you are doing a blog post about what a bad day you had or whatever, post a picture! You can find free images at http://www.morguefile.com/

9. Uninteresting, boring headers/blog designs. Make them reflect you, but don’t make them so boring I want to cry…

10. Slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww loading sites… NEVER wait for them.. EVER.

So, what turns you off a blog or site?? What are your pet peeves? We all have them, so fess up! I want to know ;)

Kim

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Feb 28, 2011

Schick Razors and Rock Band 3! (Giveaway)

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Tamara B #121!!

Schick’s disposables officially kicked off the first play it smooth promotion in conjunction with Rock Band 3!! The partnership will be promoted on the pack, giving you the chance to enjoy the love of music with the brand you rely on for your shaving needs!

Beginning in February and going through April 2011, specially marked Schick Disposable razors will include a special code to download FREE exclusive Rock Band 3 Pro Tracks at www.schickplayitsmooth.com. This site will give you the chance to embrace your love of music through song downloads, games and a unique sweepstakes! And, a stop by the Schick Play it Smooth Facebook Page offers even more opportunities to win!

Music Memorabilia

Make music memories when you visit Schickplayitsmooth.com. Twitter fans will be surprised with special musical giveaways weekly. Groupies can enter the instant win sweepstakes daily for a chance to win one of the following prizes:

*Rock Band 3 Squier® by Fender Stratocaster® Guitar Controller
*Rock Band 3 Software
*Rock Band 3 Mad Catz Wireless Keyboard
*Rock Band 3 Software and Keyboard Bundle
* Rock Band™ Country Track Pack™2

Men and women seeking to indulge in their inner rock star will have the chance to participate in a Schick-sponsored Rock Band Setlist Battle from April 6th – April 13th!! You can preregister as early as today and start practicing to play against other teams to win the title of Schick Play it Smooth Rock Band 3 Setlist Champion. The winner of the Setlist challenge will win the “Ultimate Rock ‘n Roll Trip” to visit the Fender guitar factory in Corona , California and a stay at the music hotel – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas! How exciting :)

Now For MY Giveaway!

One person is going to win two packs of Schick Disposable razors!! See what you will win below:

*1 pack of the Schick Xtreme 3 Sensitive Disposable Razors for Men. 4 razors in each pack.

*1 pack of the Schick Xtreme 3 Sensitive Disposable Razors for Women. 8 razors in each pack

How?

Easy! Become a fan of Schick Play It Smooth On Facebook and let me know you are a fan!! Leave your FB name below.

Extra Entries!

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Share this giveaway on Facebook (see share button below this post) can be done once daily!! Let me know your fb name below!

Leave a NEW Comment on a NON giveaway post and let me know which one for 2 extra entries!

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*Lots of ways to enter, so use them all! Contest is open to US and will end on March 12th, 10PM, PST. 1 person will be chosen using random.org to win the Schick Disposable Razors! Winner will have only 48 hours to confirm their win or a new person will be chosen. Good luck!*

Disclosure:

I was not sent anything for this post, so enjoy!

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Feb 28, 2011

Office Furniture: Do You Have Any?

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My home office consists of an arm chair and my lap top. Certainly not the best home office, that is for sure. I need to get myself an actual desk, comfy chair and some organizing baskets and folders. Heck, I need some office furniture, I need everything…

There are days when I am not even sitting in a chair, but on the floor with my children and using my lap top, just trying to get some posts done so I can relax. It is not only hard on my back, but my whole body.

I have seen many nice desks, chairs and organizing things, but it is just the time and money in actually buying the stuff. I suppose when my taxes come back, I could invest in the much needed office furniture.

What kind of home office do you work from? Does it have an actual desk and chair? What about organizing things, like shelving, baskets or bins? Where is it located in your home? Do you have a lap top or desk top computer?

Maybe if my readers can give me some tips, I can then use those tips and get my home office the way I want it for ME! Give me advice, please! It seems like this would not be hard, but it is.. ugh. I do know that CSN has some really nice office furniture and things, and the prices are very affordable.

What do you think? Advice please???

Kim

Disclosure:

I am being sent a gift code from CSN for this post, thanks!

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Feb 25, 2011

Rénergie Eye Multiple Action Review

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Got to love Lancome! Got to love beauty products! I love all things beauty and should really have a beauty blog with all things pertaining to this subject :) Lancome has a great new product out called Rénergie Eye Multiple Action . It is unique because in the cap it has a unique cream concealer and the jar part has a wonderful cream.

Love the way it looks and love what it contains. The cap part has a wonderful concealer that protects the delicate eye area while it covers up your dark circles while deflating your under eye bags. The jar part contains a unique cream that will help lift eyelids, erases lines and helps to fade dark circles.

I used this product by applying the cream first and then the concealer. I put the cream on, then wait about 5 minutes and then pat on the concealer. It helps make my eyes brighter and less tired looking. Also, when the cream goes on before the concealer, it helps with the makeup not settling in your lines making them more pronounced. The cream helps the makeup concealer go on more effortlessly. The cream is my favorite. It is more like a thicker, Spackle type cream and I even use it without the concealer at night, because the consistency is so wonderful and makes my under eye area really really soft and the lines less noticeable.

We all know that youth-ful looking eyes are the key to a youth-ful looking face, right? The eye area is the most delicate part of your face, so naturally, it is the very first place you will notice the first signs of aging. With Renergie Eye Multiple Action duo, you can help make those lines less visible, for a better, healthier looking eye area!

Lancome introduced its ultimate eye care system! It is a unique combination of two treatments for six visible anti-aging actions, which are:

-Eyelids are visibly lifted
– The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is virtually erased
– The eye contour looks firmer
– Under-eye bags are visibly deflated
– Dark circles appear faded
– The eye contour looks illuminated

The eye area is visibly revitalized. In just 4 weeks, the whole face looks up to 5 years younger

More Information About Renergie Eye Multiple:

Step 1: Cream
• GF-Volumetry Complex: Helps support cellular communication (as shown through in-vitro tests). This complex includes: Linseed extract (flax), rich in nourishing omega-3 fatty acids; Vigna aconitifolia, a plant extract from South Asia known as the “moth bean”; yeast extract; and biolipids.
• R.A.R.E. Oligopeptide: Peptides shown through in-vitro testing to double the production of lumican, a collagen bundling protein that decreases as we age.
• Argan extract:  From the south of Morocco, this plant extract has shown an immediate tensing effect on crow’s feet and wrinkles.
• A complex of active ingredients, rich in flavanoids, amino acids and peptides.

Step 2: Veil
• Sea Pine Bark Extract: Derived from French pine trees, rich in antioxidants
• Light-reflecting pigments: Sheer pigments and jojoba wax comforts
• SPF 15
• Available in Light, Medium and Dark: Universal shades that enhance all skin tones

Buy It!

This week on HSN, Renergie Eye Multiple Action was featured! It retails on HSN for $70.

 

Disclosure:

I was sent product to review. These are my own honest opinions of this product. The above Amazon link is my own personal affiliate link, thanks!

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Feb 25, 2011

Tuna Noodle Casserole

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I love cooking and baking, a lot! Now that I actually have a decent kitchen to do this in, I do it more then I use to. I recently made a really yummy tuna noodle casserole and wanted to share it with my beautiful readers!

It is easy to make and super delicious to eat up. My kids totally loved it, which was great because they are so dang PICKY!!!

So if you are looking for  a great, delicious and easy home cooked meal, then this is a great thing to make!

Tuna Noodle Casserole Ingredients:

1 bag of egg noodles

2 can of tuna

1/2 package of frozen peas (or peas)

shredded cheddar cheese

2 cans of cream of mushroom soup

Johnny’s Salt (or salt and pepper to taste)

How To Make;

Boil egg noodles (read package)

drain egg noodles and pore into bowl

add two cans of drained tuna

add two cans of cream of mushroom soup, Johnny’s salt, frozen peas and mix

pour ingredients into a glass casserole pan and bake in over covered with tin foil, at 375 for about 30 minutes

Take out of oven and add shredded cheese to top of casserole and put back in oven uncovered for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted

You can serve this with hot rolls (I buy the frozen Rhodes rolls at the store, they are AWESOME!!)

Enjoy!

Do you have an easy go to recipe when you are short on time? Tell me, I would love to know!

Kim

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Feb 24, 2011

I Am So Sorry!

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It was just brought to my attention, that I ended my Hoover Platinum Carpet Cleaning Giveaway early. UGH. I did not mean to. On my Giveaways page, I had the Giveaway running until Feb. 22nd, which was a couple days ago, so I went by that. I should have double checked my dates. This is an honest mistake and again, I am so sorry! From now on I will double check my dates so this will not happen again.

Kim

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Feb 24, 2011

Big G Cereals brings back old favorites, exclusively at Target® & A Prize Package Giveaway

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CONTEST OVER!! CONGRATS TO

Jessica G. #139!!

 

*NOTE: This weeks giveaway is featuring Retro Trix!!! This giveaway is only ONE week long!*

 

Remember growing up and sitting down to a bowl of cereal and reading the fun boxes? I do! This was always a favorite thing for me and my siblings to do every morning we had cereal. The General Mills boxes were so fun and they always had interesting facts, games and pictures on them!

Now, General Mills brought back their retro cereal boxes, but only for a limited time!! Sold exclusively at Target from now until mid March, you can get your own box of General Mills  Cereal, in it’s old retro styled boxes!!! Your family will get a kick out of seeing these retro boxes! The retro boxes include fun activities on the back. And, as always, every box is packed full of the whole grain tasty goodness loved by generations of Big G families. Remember, these are limited editions – so get yours while supplies last!

Big G cereals are pleased to support families by providing both entertainment and nutritious breakfast options. Cereal is one of the healthiest breakfast choices parents can make, giving families yet another reason to feel good about choosing Big G cereals. Ready-to-eat cereal has fewer calories than most other common breakfast options, while also being nutrient-dense and many varieties are low in fat.
The limited-edition cereal boxes are available exclusively in Target stores nationally. For a Target store near you, visit www.Target.com, and for more information on Big G cereals visit www.GrowUpStrong.com or www.WholeGrainNation.com.

 

Some Interesting Facts About The Year 1968:

•    Pop Culture:
o    The Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl II
o    The musical Hair officially opens on Broadway
o    Hawaii 5-O debuts on CBS and eventually becomes the longest-running crime show in television history until Law & Order overtakes it in 2003
o    60 Minutes debuts on CBS and remains on the air today
o    The Detroit Tigers win the 1968 World Series, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 4 games to 3
•    Politics/News:
o    Vietnam War – Battle of Khe Sanh: One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins, ending on April 8
o    Martin Luther King, Jr. is shot dead in Memphis, TN. Riots erupt in major American cities, lasting for several days afterwards
o    U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968
o    NASA launches Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission. Mission goals include the first live television broadcast from orbit and testing the lunar module docking maneuver
o    Senator Robert Kennedy is assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles
•    Popular Fads/Products etc:
o    Mattel’s Hot Wheels toy cars are introduced
o    ATM First Philadelphia Bank installs the first automated teller machine in the U.S.
o    Air Bags , Allen K Breed invents an air bag that deploys and inflates automatically on violent impact using nitrogen gas

GIVEAWAY!!!

For the next 5 weeks, I will be hosting a giveaway, one each week, featuring one of the retro cereal boxes from General Mills! What can you win each week? See below!

What You Can Win:

* 1 package each of the five limited edition boxes of General Mills Big G cereals (Trix, Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Luck Charms!!!)

*$10 Target Gift Card

How?

Easy! Just share your thoughts and opinions about your childhood memories of breakfast cereals. Do you remember certain characters? How about prizes in the cereal? Was their a favorite you just had to have? Let me know in a comment below! Mandatory  Entry!

Extra Entries!

Go to www.grocerysavvy.com and view some cartoons from the past, which ones were your favorite?

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Share this giveaway on Facebook (see share button below this post) can be done once daily!! Let me know your fb name below!

Leave a NEW Comment on a NON giveaway post and let me know which one for 2 extra entries!

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Interact on my Facebook Page and let me know you did!

Grab my site button, found in my sidebar, and proudly display it in your sidebar, towards the top if you can! Let me know where I can find it! 2 Extra Entries!

Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post. Let me know the link for 4 extra entries!

*Lots of ways to enter, so use them all! Contest is open to US and will end on March 3rd, 10PM, PST. 1 person will be chosen using random.org to win the Retro Prize Package stated above! Winner will have only 48 hours to confirm their win or a new person will be chosen. Good luck!*

Disclosure:

General Mills provided me with the product and information. Thanks!

 

 

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Feb 24, 2011

Borghese’s Bel Viso Facial Skin Care Set Review & Giveaway!

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

mona p #85!!

 

Borghese has combined the tradition of classic Italian beauty and modern sensibility to create a collection of color and treatment products of unparalleled effectiveness and quality that celebrate the unique beauty in every woman.

Borghese believes that beauty is not bound by age. Most importantly the believe that every woman has a secret beauty waiting to be revealed and they want to help you discover it!

I received a wonderful set of Borghese’s Bel Viso Facial Skin Care Set to review. It is a very nice set! Has everything in it you will need to help fight the signs of age and help with the winter dryness we are all experiencing!

This kit includes:

*  2.5 oz Esfoliante Delicato
* 1 fl oz Fluido Protettivo advanced spa lift for eyes
* 4 fl oz Effetto Immediato spa soothing tonic
* 2.5 oz Fango active mud for face and body
* 1 fl oz CuraForte moisture intensifier
* 1 fl oz Crema Straordinaria Da Giorno SPF25
* 1-oz Dolce Notte re-energizing night creme
* Made in USA

So, as you can see, it has all that you need! It is totally affordable to at only $54.00!

I really liked everything in this kit. The moisturizers were great for my face. Blends in quickly and leaves it soft feeling. The mud for the face and body, I mainly just use on my neck and chest area. It seems to make my neck and chest area soft and smooth feeling. I use that about once a week.  The lines around my mouth area, yep I have two, do seem to be less noticeable when I do use the Dolce Notte re-energizing night creme. I also like that it is made in the USA and all their products are NOT tested on our furry friends.

 

This is also the perfect gift to buy, if you are not familiar with the Borghese line. You can purchase this, sample the products and if you like it, you can then purchase the other products in full sizes.

Buy It!

You can purchase the Borghese Facial Skin Care Set online at http://www.borghese.com/

Win It!

One lucky person is going to win the Borghese’s Bel Viso Facial Skin Care Set!

How?

Easy! Just visit Borghese and browse around, then come back here and let me know what product you would love to try out, in a comment below! Mandatory Entry!

Extra Entries!

Like Borghese on Facebook

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Follow Shop with Me Mama on Twitter

Like Shop with Me Mama on Facebook

Share this giveaway on Facebook (see share button below this post) can be done once daily!! Let me know your fb name below!

Leave a NEW Comment on a NON giveaway post and let me know which one for 2 extra entries!

Enter another one of my giveaways and let me know which ones!

Interact on my Facebook Page and let me know you did!

Grab my site button, found in my sidebar, and proudly display it in your sidebar, towards the top if you can! Let me know where I can find it! 2 Extra Entries!

Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post. Let me know the link for 4 extra entries!

*Lots of ways to enter, so use them all! Contest is open to US and will end on March 12th, 10PM, PST. 1 person will be chosen using random.org to win the Borghese’s Bel Viso Facial Skin Care Set !! Winner will have only 48 hours to confirm their win or a new person will be chosen. Good luck!*

Disclosure:

I was sent product to review. These are my own honest opinions, thanks!

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Feb 23, 2011

U.S. Cellular’s Family-Sized Buy-One-Phone-Get-Five-Free deals & A Giveaway!

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

clynsg #35!!

 

Keeping track of your family’s schedule can be a full time job. Between carpools, doctors appointments, errands and other things, there is really no time for a break in communication anymore! But now, managing your time can be a quick call away with U.S. Cellular’s Family-Sized Buy-one-Phone-Get-Five-Free Deals!

Now your child can call you if he is running late at practice or your daughter is grabbing a ride home with a friend, or your hubby is working late. All of these things are possible with a family plan, truly dedicated to keeping your family in touch!

From now until March 10th, U.S. Cellular, the company ranked the best wireless carrier in the country by Consumer Reports, is offering their family-sized buy-one-phone-get-five-free deals:

*Customers who buy a Samsung Mesmerize (a Galaxy S device) for just $99.99 can get up to five LG Optimus U smartphones free

*Customers can buy one Samsung Messager Touch for $29.99 and get up to five Samsung Profiles free

Sounds great right? So, take advantage of this offer and get back into staying in touch with your family when you are all on the go!

Win!

One person is going to win a prize package (see what is included below!), with a $25 U.S. Cellular Gift Certificate, Which can be redeemed for car chargers, head sets, games and more!! Woohoo! Just remember if you are entering, please make sure you are in a U.S. Cellular coverage area so that you can redeem the gift card.

The prize package includes:

· 2 stadium cups
· 1 cinch up backpack
· 3 jotter memo notebooks
· 1 baseball cap
· 1 T-shirt
· 1 LED flashlight
· 1 $25 US Cell gift card

How?

Easy! Just let me know how you stay in contact with your family when  you are all busy running around! Mandatory Entry!

Extra Entries!

Follow Shop with Me Mama on Twitter

Like Shop with Me Mama on Facebook

Share this giveaway on Facebook (see share button below this post) can be done once daily!! Let me know your fb name below!

Leave a NEW Comment on a NON giveaway post and let me know which one for 2 extra entries!

Enter another one of my giveaways and let me know which ones!

Interact on my Facebook Page and let me know you did!

Grab my site button, found in my sidebar, and proudly display it in your sidebar, towards the top if you can! Let me know where I can find it! 2 Extra Entries!

Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post. Let me know the link for 4 extra entries!

*Lots of ways to enter, so use them all! Contest is open to US and will end on March 10th, 10PM, PST. 1 person will be chosen using random.org to win a the prize package noted above!! Winner will have only 48 hours to confirm their win or a new person will be chosen. Good luck!*

Disclosure:

I received nothing for this post, so enjoy it :)

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Feb 23, 2011

Throw An Oscar Party with The Popcorn Factory! Tips for A Great Party & Giveaway!

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Diane R #42!!

 

 

We all know that the Oscars is on February 27th, and with the Oscars comes parties and lots of them! No reason why us at home can’t have a party of our own too! Right?

Well, I have some perfect Oscar Party Tips from the Popcorn Factory Party Planners! Take a look at them and start planning your party today! The Oscars are ALMOST here!!!

*Play Dress Up! I am sure everyone has a fancy dress or outfit that they have worn only once, then hung back up in the closet to collect dust, right? Well, pull it out and put it on! Invite your guests to do the same for your Oscar viewing party!

*Paparazzi: Make some hilarious lasting memories by having someone be the “paparazzi“. Then invite your guests to play fashion police and choose the best and worst dressed guest!

*Movie Themed Centerpieces: The Awards Night Party Pack or the Gold Stars and Swirls Popcorn arrangements from the Popcorn Factory will serve as a themed decoration and will make a delicious snack for your guests!

*Serve the Red Carpet in “Flutes”: Serve the “Red Carpet” sparkling punch by mixing equal parts of lemon-lime soda, cranberry juice and seltzer water.

*Be the Academy: Let your guests pick their own list of winners. Reward the who best picks the talent and ask them to do and acceptance speech when receiving their prize!

Great tips for a great Oscar party you will remember for years to come!

Buy

You can purchase Popcorn Tins online at The Popcorn Factory

Coupon Code!!

Right now, you can use MOVIE for $10 off of a $50 purchase at The Popcorn Factory! Hurry, because it will expire on 3/31/2011!!!

Win!

One person will win a $25 Gift Card from The Popcorn Factory! Yeah :)

How?
Easy! Just let me know what popcorn tin you love best at The Popcorn Factory! Mandatory Entry!

Extra Entries

Follow Shop with Me Mama on Twitter

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Share this giveaway on Facebook (see share button below this post) can be done once daily!! Let me know your fb name below!

Leave a NEW Comment on a NON giveaway post and let me know which one for 2 extra entries!

Enter another one of my giveaways and let me know which ones!

Interact on my Facebook Page and let me know you did!

Grab my site button, found in my sidebar, and proudly display it in your sidebar, towards the top if you can! Let me know where I can find it! 2 Extra Entries!

Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post. Let me know the link for 4 extra entries!


*Lots of ways to enter, so use them all! Contest is open to US and will end on March 10th, 10PM, PST. 1 person will be chosen using random.org to win a $25 Gift Card to The Popcorn Factory!! Winner will have only 48 hours to confirm their win or a new person will be chosen. Good luck!*

Disclosure:

I am being sent product for this post. The above party tips were pulled from the press release given to me, thanks!

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