7/13/13
7/12/13
SAVING MR. BANKS - New Trailer - #Entertainment
7/11/13
Enter The @BrooksAtwood #HGTVstar Twitter Giveaway Contest Sunday 7-14
Enter The @BrooksAtwood #HGTVstar Twitter Giveaway Contest
This Sunday, July 14th 8pm EST/7C
Contest: Take a quick picture of yourself, friends and family or even your pet watching Brooks on this week’s #HGTVSTAR challenge—each of the final four do a design makeover of a bus and appear on The Talk with Julie Chen and Sheryl Underwood, to offer design tips.
Five giveaway contestants will win the coveted Brooks Atwood “Design Like A Rock Star” T-shirt and one lucky winner will receive a grouping of vintage glassware that Brooks has repurposed by painting white for a cool look (like he did recently on King 5 Seattle). Brooks will autograph every piece.
To enter, tweet your HGTVstar viewing party photo to @BrooksAtwood using #TeamBrooks and #HGTVstar during the show this Sunday 8/7C. Contest ends 7/15/2013 at 10am EST, winners will be announced Tuesday, July 16th at 12pm EST.
Current Giveaways
- $2000 in Karina Dresses - Ends July 15
- Cellulite MD - Ends July 15
- $25 Walmart Gift Card - Ends July 15
- Two Sonicare for Kids Rechargeable Electric Toothbrushes - Ends July 17
- Lowepro Sport Shoulder 12L Camera Travel Bag - Ends July 31
- Flatout Good Prize Pack: Kids' Chef Kit and $45 Sam's Club Gift Card - Ends July 31
- $20 Cash - Ends July 31
The Dream House - Throwback Thursday
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Our Weekly Throwback Thursday Link Up.
Each week we will have a quick post about a "walk down memory lane" or "what if" type of post for Throwback Thursday.
Lisa and Bonnie would love it if you would:
Please link back to our blogs or posts. You will find the buttons below.
The "Throwback Thursday Link Up" will benefit those who participate!
Each post should be along the lines of a fond memory our what ever happened...? or even do you remember...? Please do not link to a site other than your own.
Please make sure you use your own photos in your posts, OR make sure to give credit to your photo source.
Also please take the time to visit at least three of the blogs when you add your link, and share upon your visit.
Please do not link to the same post more than once.
All posts must be family friendly!
As an added feature you may add ONE text link (word; not some obvious shout out) to an affiliate link for a product discussed/mentioned in your post. Example: I remember having a favorite pillow that made the rounds to each and every sleepover throughout my youth. Make sure you make you note in your post about the affiliate link for the FCC!
Let's enjoy a stroll down memory lane; maybe a family vacation or a wonderful food from your childhood. Truly the options are endless!
The Dream House
In 2005, this house was my dream house. We bought it and moved in with big dreams of a large family house, a staircase the children would come down on Christmas morning, a separate area for my daycare business, and a huge yard in back that would eventually host the swimming pool. It was so exciting and I finally felt like I had "made it" in my life. Funny how things change!
This is my dream house in 2013. We're renting not buying, so we are not tied down by mortgages, homeowners' insurance, and owner repairs. It's a one-story house so I never have to climb the stairs again with a laundry basket or vacuum steps with the fear of falling. The only office area I need now is for blogging and scrapbooking. There are no safety gates or outlet covers and I can leave my knife block on my counter. The backyard is for barbecues and my dog Buddy's "business." It's much smaller and much easier to clean. Yes, things do change!
In 2005, this house was my dream house. We bought it and moved in with big dreams of a large family house, a staircase the children would come down on Christmas morning, a separate area for my daycare business, and a huge yard in back that would eventually host the swimming pool. It was so exciting and I finally felt like I had "made it" in my life. Funny how things change!
Flight of the Butterflies continues in Austin
The Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, Texas, will continue to show the award-winning IMAX 3-D documentary, Flight of the Butterflies, through the summer due to popular demand! Don't miss your chance to see it!
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is Coming
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER releases in theaters on April 4, 2014
Never Too Old To Learn
I always get goosebumps when I hear about an elderly person finally getting their degree. I think it's fantastic! There are so many opportunities to learn new things and you don't have to be a young college student to continue your education. Look around your town for opportunities to take local classes on cooking, crafting, and canning. Many of them are offered free and they offer everyone a change to learn something new and meet some wonderful new people. There are lots of ways to continue your education through online classes as well. You can relax in the comfort of your air-conditioning, clad in your summer jammies, and learn something new. LeanForward offers full service and affordable elearning solutions, including web-based trainings, computer-based trainings and instructor-led trainings. They develop online simulations and games with blended learning solutions. When I was a childcare provider, I took a variety of online and classroom trainings because the Texas Childcare Licensing department required at least 20 hours of training per year to meet minimum standards. I believe they now require at least 30 hours of continuing education. With so many wonderful opportunities for summer learning and education, why not discover something new for yourself? I have always told my children, "People can take away anything you have, except for your education." They watched me get my Bachelor's degree as a single parent while I worked full time. They also watched me get my Master's degree online while working full time. My husband also earned his Associate's and his Bachelor's degree online in the past few years. Having an education is priceless!
7/9/13
Win Two Sonicare for Kids Rechargeable Electric Toothbrushes - Christmas in July Giveaway Hop
Welcome to the Christmas in July Giveaway Hop hosted by Just Married with Coupons, Sweep Tight and Matter of Cents! Enter to win hundreds of dollars in prizes by hopping from blog to blog! The grand prize sponsor is Maggie Bags. They take recycled material and give it new life by creating eco-friendly and sophisticated handbags! Other sponsors include SodaTabs and JustSweep!
I'm giving away TWO
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Open to US residents, ages 18 and up.
Giveaway ends at midnight ET on 7/17/2013.
Good luck!
Win $20 Cash - Anything Goes Giveaway Hop
Welcome to the Anything Goes Giveaway Hop
This event is hosted by The Review Wire and Review Wire Media. This hop is dedicated to...anything! All participating blogs have a giveaway of at least $20 so hop down the list to see what they have in store for you. Make sure to also check out the Grand Prize over at The Review Wire and enter to win a pair of Bluebuds X Headphones from Jaybird, a retail value of $170!
Enter below to win $20 Cash!
Open to US residents, ages 18 and up.
Giveaway ends at midnight ET on 7/31/2013.
Good luck!
Nonni's THINaddictives - Review
Disclosure: I received Nonni's products at no charge in exchange for my honest review.
Your Pet is a Superhero at PetSmart
Disclosure: I received PetSmart products at no charge in exchange for my honest review.
Win a Trip to Florida - No Bake Contest
Safest Choice Eggs invites you to show off your culinary skills and submit creative no bake recipes for delicious desserts, mouth-watering entrees and other tasty treats. Recipes should use eggs (using Safest Choice Eggs, of course! to keep your recipe safe) as an ingredient and not require any cook time in the oven. The first 100 entrants will be mailed a FREE coupon for a dozen Safest Choice Eggs.
The Grand Prize Winner will receive a prize package including a trip for two to Florida, accommodations for two days and three nights at a luxury resort, a $1,000 travel stipend, a Calphalon Non-stick 9-Piece Cookware Set, set of 4 Ici Silicone Tools, Chef Giuliano’s cookbook, Hazan Family Favorites, free Safest Choice Eggs for one year and of course, a cooking lesson and delicious meal prepared by Giuliano - all valued at more than $5,000 USD.
Three finalists will also receive a kitchen prize package including a Calphalon Nonstick 9-piece Cookware Set, a set of four Ici Silicone Tools, Chef Giuliano’s cookbook, Hazan Family Favorites, and free Safest Choice Eggs for one year - all valued at more than $400 USD.
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7/8/13
Win $100 Amazon Gift Card
Makobi Scribe and Sason and Pobi are bringing you this Amazon Twitter blast. The winner will receive an Amazon gift card for $100. The giveaway is open to Everyone :) Good Luck!
Pulled Pork A1 Tortillas - Tasty Tuesday #Recipe Link Up
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Join Us Each Week as We Add New Recipes to Our Weekly Tasty Tuesday Recipe Link Up.
Recipes shared need not be 5 star rated restaurant quality to impress. Link up your family’s favorites and maybe find a new family favorite among the recipes listed below. I’m always on the lookout for something new to try and share with my family.
Lisa and Bonnie would love it if you would:
Please link back to our blogs or posts. You will find the button below.
The “Tasty Tuesday Link Up” will benefit those who participate!
The recipe needs to be a recipe YOU made. Please do not link to a site other than your own.
Please make sure you use your own photos in your recipes, make sure to give credit to your source.
Also please take the time to visit at least three of the blogs when you add your link, and share upon your visit (having share button on each post is beneficial).
Please do not link to the same recipe more than once.
As an added feature you may add ONE text link (word; not some obvious shout out) to an affiliate link for a product used in your recipe. Example: Add 1 tsp Vanilla. Make sure you make you note in your post about the affiliate link for the FCC!
So, dust off those family treasured recipes and let the sharing begin!
Pulled Pork A1 Wraps: The Perfect Lunch
Take two flour tortillas, center one piece of American Cheese on each.
Scoop 1/2 cup of pulled pork onto each cheese slice; warm in
microwave oven for 45 seconds. Drizzle with A-1 Steak Sauce.
Fold in half and enjoy. When your lunch runs down your arm to your elbow,
you know you're eating good!
Take two flour tortillas, center one piece of American Cheese on each.
Scoop 1/2 cup of pulled pork onto each cheese slice; warm in
microwave oven for 45 seconds. Drizzle with A-1 Steak Sauce.
Fold in half and enjoy. When your lunch runs down your arm to your elbow,
you know you're eating good!
Empty Nest Home - Photojournal
Before we moved anything in the house, I wanted to get photos of each room. As we settle in and decorate, I'll be using many of these for before/after shots. Enjoy the tour!
The front of the house.
The front entryway.
View from the door into the house.
The dining room.
Another shot of the dining room.
The dining room from the kitchen.
The kitchen.
The kitchen from the dining room.
My itty bitty pantry.
The living room.
Formal dining in the living room; soon to be our office.
Flatout Flatbread - Review and Giveaway
Disclosure: I received products at no charge in exchange for my honest review.
Visit www.flatoutbread.com to learn more! Plus you can follow them on Facebook and Twitter for fun ideas and great recipes. Then enter below to win a Flatout Good Prize Pack right here on my blog!
The Flatout Good Prize Pack includes a Kids' Chef Kit and a $45 Sams Club Gift Card. To enter, just fill in the easy Rafflecopter form below. Open to US residents, ages 18 and older. Giveaway ends at midnight ET on 7/31/2013. Good luck!
Hawaiian Tropic and Schick for Summer Legs - Review
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