Air Wick Familiar Favorites

June 20, 2014 by 4 Comments

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I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Air Wick. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

We humans are an odd bunch. Our memories can be triggered by just about anything from an image of a person, to a food, or even a familiar smell. Our past is an open book of memories just waiting for the right trigger to bring us back to a previous page or ‘better time’.  Smells do this best, baking cookies, fresh laundry, baby powder all are known scents that remind us of something or someone special.  Along this line of thought we are looking or rather smelling a few of the new scents from Air Wick’s Familiar Favorites line of products.

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The we are giving a try are Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll, Snuggle Fresh Linen, Baby Magic Clean Baby. All of which are great scents and do a wonderful job of bringing a new smell to a room in no time. Of the three everyone in our house has a different favorite. Dad likes Snuggle Fresh Linen because it brings the smell of fresh laundry to the room and is prefect after a big cleanup the house day. With the light scent of fresh vacuum behind it the perfect way to put an end to a long day. Mom likes Baby Fresh because it reminds her of when Little Man was much more little. When he was little more then a crawling cuddly bundle of joy. Little Man likes Cinnabon because it reminds him of breakfast on Christmas morning after ripping through presents. It is a tradition of opening presents and making cinnamon rolls while the little guy opens his gifts.
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Win Swamp People Gifts for Dad

June 17, 2014 by 20 Comments

Disclosure: The Swamp People products listed below were provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. 
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With summer here, we constantly have our barbecue grill out. My husband being a cattle farmer means that we often have a lot of beef. Nothing is better than a good steak at home with ones you love. The wonderful Swamp People Marinade, Steak Sauce, and Hot Sauce has been a great addition to our Barbecues.

About Swamp People Sauces:

These great sauces are inspired by the characters, culture, and gustatory delights of Cajun Country, hunters, grillers, Cajun cooks, or series fanatics.

Sauces Include:

  • Tree Breaka Cajun Steak Sauce
  • Mudda Fricks Horseradish BBQ Sauce
  • No Guts, No Gator Habanero Salsa
  • Tree Shaka Cocktail Sauce
  • Pierre Part Inhospitable Hot Sauce

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My Thoughts:

I was very impressed with the Sauces. When we had steak this past weekend we were very excited to try out the new steak sauces. The Swamp People Louisiana Critter Marinade was wonderful. I put it on my steaks about 30 minutes or so before we were going to grill them. They were absolutely amazing. Occasionally I do like having some steak sauce with my steaks, and I will admit that the Tree Breaka Cajun Steak Sauce was great.
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Save Money On Gas – Sign Up Today

June 16, 2014 by 4 Comments

Want to  save money on all your summer gas purchases?  Sign up for the The Fuel Rewards Network™ program and start saving today!

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  • The Fuel Rewards Network™ program offers you real savings at participating Shell stations
  • Simply earn Fuel Rewards® savings when you purchase the items you normally buy, like groceries, clothing and household goods and redeem them for cents per gallon savings at participating Shell stations
  • For a limited time, new members of the Fuels Rewards Network program can get a 25c/gal sign-up bonus when they join the program
  • To qualify, you must purchase at least 8 gallons of fuel on your first fill-up using your Fuel Rewards Network Card, while enjoying at least 3c/gal savings.  Then, the 25c/gal will be credited to your account for your next fill up

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WIN Hobie Polarized Sunglasses

June 14, 2014 by 36 Comments

Disclosure: The sunglasses from Hobie Personalized mentioned below were provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.  

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With summer here and all the time that I spend out doors, as well as traveling, I definitely needed some great sunglasses. I can guarantee that our new glasses from Hobie Polarized are the best that I have ever warn before.

About Hobie Polarized:

Since 1950, Hobie innovations have been changing the way that we live, play, and compete on the water. For Hobie Alter it all started with a big dream in a small garage. What followed was a new way of life in Southern California, and a new way of looking at our watery world. Hobie Polarized sunglasses have become an integral part of connecting sport enthusiasts to the water by providing a better kind of vision: clearer, sharper, and more precise. Since 1982, Hobie polarized has been the only choice for active water sportsmen.

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Hobie offers glasses for men and women in a variety of collections.

  • The Heritage Glass Collection
  • The Motion Polycarbonate Collection
  • The Sea Crystal Series Collection
  • The Dogpatch Special Edition Collection
  • The Women’s Collection
  • The Polarized Sun Readers Collection

 

 

Glasses:

I received the Ava sunglasses (In the top picture) and the Harper sunglasses (pictured below) for me to try out.

Ava Sunglasses:This is a great design with a ton of UV protecting attitude. These glasses are perfect for anyone that is in the sun a great deal.

Harper Sunglasses:Harper is completely dedicated to fashion, designed as much for the catwalk as well as the boardwalk.

My husband received the Cruz sunglasses.

Cruz Sunglasses: Cruz is the seamless combination of sport and style, this frame is up for anything from a post-surf beer run to taking into a 10 knot wind. They feature their signature Megol rubber anti-fog gasket for maximum comfort and function fused with a custom fit frame.
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Twitter Party Time! Win a Vacation to Orlando Florida (and more) with #DiamondResorts

June 12, 2014 by 52 Comments

It’s summer time, and we all know what that means- time to take a family vacation.  With everyone always rushing to and fro, there is no better time to take advantage of the school break (and for some, the slow down at work) and take some time together in a fun location.  Nothing like a different location to freshen your perspective and increase bonding time.

We all know that Have Sippy Will Travel extols the benefits of travel loudly and often- there is nothing like DOING for a child’s education, retention, and social skills.  Not to mention mom and dad need a minute to get out of the house now and again  🙂  Whether you travel often or only once or twice a year, make it as enjoyable as you can and spend the time you want to with your family.

That’s why we are giving away a 7-day vacation for four at Diamond Resorts International®’s Orlando Grand Beach property!  What’s not to love about that?  So head on over to the Twitter Party on 6/19/14 at 9 PM EST and join in the fun.  Make sure you RSVP to be eligible, and follow ALL the hosts and co-hosts- if we try to DM you and you are not following, we will be forced to choose a new winner, and who wants that?

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Diamond Resorts International® has a network of more than 300 vacation destinations located in 33 countries throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. Interested in winning the vacation of a lifetime? Check this out!  (Have you entered yet? Go on and give it a go!)
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Bandelettes keep thighs from chafing

June 12, 2014 by 7 Comments

Disclosure- I received the below  in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest. Please see “Disclose” tab for more info.

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I love to wear dresses and skirts.  The only problem for me is that my legs chafe- and that’s not fun for anyone.  I use plenty of shorts and stockings, but shorts can “cut you” in strange places and can leave not-so-pretty bulges, and it’s not always the right weather for stockings.  I recently was able to try new Bandelettes, which look a bit like the garter you wore under your wedding dress.

“Bandelettes (www.Bandelettes.com) — the solution to keeping thighs from chafing; the lace Bandelettes fit all size thighs and stay in place…and can match nicely to your under garments.”

The way they work is like this- they have a no slide, plastic-y coating on the back so that you can get them to hold their place on your thigh where you put them.  They stay in place (even when it’s hot) and keep your legs from uncomfortably rubbing together.  You can get them in several colors and sizes to match every outfit and fit every size.  One odd thing- you need to measure your thighs to get your correct size, which is both a bit pesty and also not exactly pleasant-  No one likes to know EXACTLY how big their thighs are, LOL. I hope they find another way of figuring that out!
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WIN Knivio M2 Bluetooth speaker system

June 12, 2014 by 59 Comments

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Are you looking for the perfect gift for the Dad in your life for Father’s Day?  By the way Father’s Day is this weekend, so get moving.  I have an idea for you.  Everyone loves music and I know the Dads in my life do as well.   Whether it is classic rock or easy listening Dads enjoy their tunes.  The best way to make them happy in this wireless Bluetooth digital age with an updated speaker system.  When looking for speakers be sure to go with a good system that is versatile and has sharp crisp sound.  The Knivio M2 Bluetooth speaker system is one system which hits all the marks and comes it at a nice low price point, for now.

The speakers are a 2.1 system meaning 2 satellite speakers and one sub woofer. the speakers may look small and stylish but they pack a punch.  With these speakers it is easy to fill a man cave with sound.  The et we have is now a fixture of our basement right near the retro-gaming TV.  It is quick the contrast old to new, but for any audiophile the speakers are appreciated.  Not only do the speakers support Bluetooth connections but also an RCA/3.5mm connection as well which is very nice for those of us with a more low tech man cave or if you just aren’t sure which your Dad would use anyway.
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NICKELODEON AND NORDSTROM DEBUT PLUSH PETER RABBIT TOYS

June 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
Disclosure- I received the below  in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest. Please see “Disclose” tab for more info.
My son, as well all know, loves his stuffed animals more then just about anything. Since he enjoys the Peter Rabbit TV show, he was excited to receive the new plush toy inspired by the show. Super soft, cuddly, and with it’s own backpack (just like the show), it’s the perfect nap and bedtime toy for any fan of bunnies or Peter Rabbit- the show or the books.  If your little one has not read the books, now is the perfect time to introduce them.
Nickelodeon and Nordstrom hop into spring with the debut of a new specialty plush toy line inspired by the Nickelodeon preschool series Peter Rabbit.  Along with the GUND plush, two brand-new books, “The Start of Spring and Peter” and “Friends Sticker Activity Book” published by Penguin will also be accessible to customers.  Peter Rabbit featured products will be available online and nationwide in nearly 100 Nordstrom stores in U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Miami, among others.

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