Sue's Bracelet Helper Review

Have you heard of Sue's Bracelet Helper?  Sue's Bracelet Helper is a pretty, wire-wrapped bracelet aid.  It is in essence, a helping hand for anyone who struggles with their bracelet clasp and needs help putting it on by themselves.

I think this is an ingenious product.  How many situations can you think of when you wanted two of yourselves or possibly more hands?  The Sue's Bracelet Helper serves as an extra hand!  It works on a variety of bracelet closures and clasps.  It is available in 8 different wire colors: rose red, peridot, kelly green, baby blue, navy blue, purple, lavender, and pretty pink.  And there are five different charms to choose from: kitty cat face, leaf, half moon, love, and rose.

 My Sue's Bracelet Helper with the love charm and my bracelet.   This particular clasp isn't extremely difficult to put on by myself but I wanted to try out my new helper!

 Just Clip

 Grip

 And Flip!

 Finished...

Sue has a great video on her website that you can view here for further instructions - clip, grip, and flip!  I am wondering if this will become a handy tool when teaching A to put on her own bracelets.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Dry Idea Review & Giveaway

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Congratulations to tarter95, Athena and Jenny!

As a Purex Insider, I have been given numerous opportunities.  This time I was selected to review Dry Idea Advanced Dry Roll-on deodorant.  This was a refreshing change from my usual deodorant stick.  I have been using a stick for the last 15-20 years.  First, a Roll-on is just different.  I had previously thought that a Roll-on wouldn't keep me as dry but I found that this wasn't the case for me.  I actually like that my roll-on is unscented and hypo-allergenic.  The best part about my new antiperspirant and deodorant roll-on, it works!  I am not sure where you live but I live in Texas.  Yesterday, the temperature reached 104!  And to tell you the truth, that is milder than it was this time last year - but you get the idea, it is hot!  This really isn't the place where you can get away with not using deodorant - there I said it.  I think everyone in Texas needs to where deodorant, sorry if I offended you :)  In addition to the roll-on, Dry Idea also carries the clear gel and invisible solid deodorant products. 

 

The roll-on is available in Regular, Unscented and Powder Fresh (for those that want a scent)

Want to try the New Dry Idea AdvancedDry for yourself?  Keep reading...

And remember, Dry Idea has a Sweepstakes running with $1000 in prizes!  You can enter it here.

Now, onto the giveaway!  Three of you will win a coupon for 1 FREE 3.25oz or smaller Dry Idea AdvancedDry!  Yes, 3 winners!

Mandatory Entry:  Follow me on google friend and let me know, that's it!  Please be sure and leave your email so I can contact you if you win! 

Extra Entries, leave a separate comment for each extra entry.  As you can see, there are lots of extra entry opportunities so don't be shy!

1.  Enter the Dry Idea Sweepstakes here (5 extra entries)

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Giveaway will end on July 11th at Midnight.  Winner will be selected using a random number generator and will have 48 hours to respond.  If there is no response, I will randomly select another winner.  Open to US residents only.

Disclosure:  I received a a free sample of Advanced Dry Roll-on from Dry Idea to facilitate my review.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  Thanks so much to Dry Idea and Purex for this opportunity and for sponsoring this giveaway.

Horse Camp

A loves horses!  Right now horses are her favorite animal.  So when David and I found out about a horse camp close to our home, we signed her up.  Last week she had a blast learning all about horses and horsemanship - from care and feeding to grooming and of course riding!

She was a little excited!
(This drawing was on our driveway before day 1 of camp.)

 Craft time at camp

 Each day when we picked up A - B, C and D begged to get out and see the horses!  It turned out to be pretty fun for them.

 Learning to ride

 So happy!

 Bareback time

And of course, A loves her shirt :)

She is already making plans for next year's camp.

Glassy Natural House Review

Have you heard of Glassy by Natural House?  It is a revolutionary glass cleaner that uses probiotics.  Glassy powers through dirt, grime, and germs while leaving a streak free sheen.  It is safe to use on any glass surface and the probiotics continue to consume germs after you are done cleaning.  Natural House has has a variety of natural household cleaning products available.  These products are strong enough for commercial clean-up, yet safe and gentle for all members of your home!  I love that!

 This diagram gives a better idea how Glassy works!

 

My french doors to my back deck

I have been using Glassy for a week now and I really like it.  I really appreciate that it is natural and I do not have to worry about using it around my children - as you know, I have several :)  I also really appreciate that it actually works.  It does a great job at getting glass clean without streaks!  Natural, functional - what more could I want?

Other benefits and features of Glassy include: leaves no dulling residue, scrubbing action scours dirt and lifts dirt and grime while driving out odors at their source, eco-friendly, non-toxic and biodegradable, cutting edge probiotic cleaning products, convenient spray top nozzle, active ingredients keep working to maintain germ and odor free surface, contains no VOC's or other harmful chemicals, and formulated to leave streak-free shine.

Would you like to try Glassy for yourself?  You can purchase Natural House products directly on their website here or you can purchase Natural House on Amazon here.  Be sure to check out Natural House on Facebook and Twitter for the latest on their products. 

Disclosure:  I was blessed to receive a full bottle of Natural House Glassy Glass Cleaner to facilitate my review.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

PrintRunner Postcard Giveaway

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Congratulations to Still Reviewing!

Remember PrintRunner?  PrintRunner is a full service high quality printing company located in Chatsworth, California.  PrintRunner.com was established with little more than a small press and a dream. Ten years later their company has become one of the foremost quality printers in Southern California.  Their commitment to provide the best value and high quality full color printing at affordable prices made their company grow.

Print postcards with tried and tested online printing companies like Printrunner.

I received stickers several months ago from Printrunner and I was super impressed with the print quality!  I would highly recommend Printrunner.

Now, onto the giveaway!  You can win your very own set of postcards.

Details of the postcard prize pack are as follows

     Postcard size:                  Postcards 5x7
     Quantity:                         100
     Rounded Corners:            Yes
     Paper:                             14 PT. UV Coating on
                                            Front
     Colors:                            4/0 Front Only Printing
     Proof:                             NONE
     Ready to Ship In:            4 Business Days

This giveaway does not include free design services.  You will need to upload your own design or pay for the design service if desired.

Mandatory Entry:  Follow me on google friend and let me know, that's it!  Please be sure and leave your email so I can contact you if you win!  Winners are allowed to win only once over a two-month period with PrintRunner.

Extra Entries, leave a separate comment for each extra entry.  As you can see, there are lots of extra entry opportunities so don't be shy!

1.  Follow my google+ page (2 extra entries)

2.  Follow my facebook page (2 extra entries)
3.  Follow PrintRunner on facebook here (2 entries)

4.  Follow PrintRunner on twitter here (2 extra entries)
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6.  Enter any of my other giveaways (2 extra entries)

Giveaway will end on July 10th at Midnight.  Winner will be selected using a random number generator and will have 48 hours to respond.  If there is no response, I will randomly select another winner.  Giveaway is open to US Residents only, ages 18 years old and above.

Disclosure:  Thank you PrintRunner for providing this giveaway.  I will receive a set of postcards for hosting this!

My Garden

 

 My garden out back

I have a garden!  I have wanted to garden for a long time but never really got very far.  This raised bed has been in my back yard for years but I had never planted anything in it; now, I have a small variety of herbs and flowers and it makes me so happy :)  I am growing basil, oregano, parsley, two types of tomatoes, and two types of peppers (I like really spicy food). 

 I am not really sure when to pick these peppers but they are getting big!

 I am looking forward to cooking with these.

 I only have two tomatoes right now.

Do you garden?  I would appreciate any feedback or advice you might have.

Banana Splits for Dinner

Yes, we had banana splits for dinner tonight!  I think the kids were wondering what is going on with me.  Why did we do this?  Well, there is this little boy, Ryan Roberts, who is dying and he is only 21 months old.  His Mom, in honor of him, has a simple request - have banana splits with your kids for dinner - just for fun - watch them smile.  I heard about this today and I thought why not!  So, that's what we did.  You can read more about Ryan here.

 C very excited

A and B so happy

 Our dinner!

While E didn't eat a banana split she did have a sweeter than usual baby food!

GattiTown

Have you been to GattiTown?  They have some great deals and coupons available right now.  You can get a FREE kid buffet here, $14.99 pizza buffet with a $10 game card here, $39.99 two adults and two kid buffets with two $10 game cards here, and $19.99 limitless pizza buffet and $20 game card here!

Dry Idea Sweepstakes

I have a new Sweepstakes to tell you about that runs until July 13th.  You can go here to sign up and enter to win $1,000 in prizes!  The Grand Prize is $500 - now who couldn't use an extra $500?  Don't wait, sign up now and let me know if you win anything :)

Cultivation Generation My Foundation Review & Giveaway

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Congratulations to Kathy M!

 

I have another great Vineyard Worship album to tell you about, Cultivation Generation 'My Foundation' which just happens to release today, June 19th!  Cultivation Generation was founded by Jeremiah Carlson, who is also the lead singer and songwriter of The Neverclaim which is featured on this album.  Carlson received a vision to pioneer Cultivation Generation seven years ago. Other contributors include notable Vineyard worship leaders and songwriters Anabeth Morgan, Stephen Lampert, David Linhart and Jesse Meyer.

The album has 13 great songs!
- My Soul Longs
- Love Has Come, Love Has Won
- God Don't Never Change
- My Foundation
- Let It Shine
- The Bridegroom
- Your Kingdom's Here
- Worthy
- Life to Us
- Enthroned on High
- Walls Come Down
- They That Wait
- Song of Hope

The theme of this album is to be rooted in God's love - He should be your foundation!  Stylistically, this album is a mixture of many flavors of worship including Southern folk-rock, R & B funk, and even some country added into the mix.  It is eclectic, spirit-filled and really fun!  I have really been enjoying this album and it's uniqueness.  I have a lot of respect for Vineyard and I believe I will continue to love their God inspired music.  I love that this album challenges me to not box myself into one singular form or style of worship music and encourages me to broaden my horizon so to speak.

Would you like to listen to this album for yourself?  You can purchase it on itunes here or keep reading for a giveaway...

Now, onto the giveaway!  One of you will win your own down-loadable copy of this album!  Note - This giveaway is for the down-loadable version only. 

Mandatory Entry:  Follow me on google friend and let me know, that's it!  Please be sure and leave your email so I can contact you if you win! 

Extra Entries, leave a separate comment for each extra entry.  As you can see, there are lots of extra entry opportunities so don't be shy!

1.  Follow my google+ page (2 extra entries)

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Giveaway will end on July 1st at Midnight.  Winner will be selected using a random number generator and will have 48 hours to respond.  If there is no response, I will randomly select another winner.  Open to US residents only.

Disclosure:  I received a down-loadable copy of this album to facilitate my review.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  Thanks so much to the sponsor for providing this giveaway.

Happy Father's Day

David's Cookie Cake (the kids and I  made it!)

There is an exclamation point for each child :)

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing Dads out there!  My husband is not only an amazing husband but a really awesome Dad.  I love you David!

 

We had a fun celebration this morning before church!

What's For Dessert

 

Dessert Train

Check out our dessert for tonight!  The kids and I made a train this afternoon.  It is not homemade (unfortunately) but it was constructed by us (using Little Debbies!) and it was a lot of fun!  The inspiration came from a book called Candy Construction and it has some pretty amazing things you can create with candy and food!

 Making the engine

 Almost done

 Finished engine

 More cargo

 With a tanker

 More cargo and another tanker completes our train!

Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park

Have you heard of Jumpstreet?  It is an indoor trampoline park where it is okay to bounce off the walls.  The kids and I have not been yet but I have really been wanting to check it out.  They have locations in Denver, Phoenix, Dallas and our beloved Austin!  Each location has huge jumping areas, dodge ball on trampolines, eight individual batting cages, inflatable's, indoor practice fields, "Earthquake" - their exclusive safe, fun area for kids 7 and under, and private party rooms.  They pretty much have something for everyone!

They have a pretty sweet Father's Day special going on:  Buy the first hour and get the 2nd hour for free - and Dad's jump for free.  Check out the Austin coupon here, Dallas here, Colorado here, and Phoenix here.

Want to see a video of Jumpstreet?  Check it out here!

Father's Day Bookmarks

A friend of mine sent me a blog link for making cute bookmarks of your kids.  I took a look at it here and thought I could do that!  So, yesterday the kids and I did just that.  I am so pleased with how they turned out.  I made five bookmarks (one of each kid) for Grandpa, Puppa, and of course Daddy for this Father's Day!  I love creative gifts (especially ones that include photos).

 I had the kids make poses.  Here is D in her pose.

I cut the photos out as close as possible.  I wrote the kids names and ages on the back of the bookmarks for fun.  Then I laminated them and added the tassels.

Here is D's finished bookmarks.

I love the different poses and different sizes.  I think it is pretty funny that E is the biggest one and A is the smallest.  So, what do you think?

Purex Giveaway

I have a new giveaway for you!  The winner will receive the above coupon, good for 1 free bottle of Purex Triple Action detergent (up to $6 value) with an expiration of 12/31/2013.  There are lots of ways to enter - just check out the Rafflecopter form below to enter :)

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Disclosure:  I received coupons as a Purex Insider in participating with the Purex Let's Be Honest Campaign.  I am happy to share one for a giveaway!

Crawly the Butterfly

Remember when I told you that we had new pets here?  Well, Crawly did indeed become a butterfly and it was really fun to watch him grow and emerge.  Miranda sadly did not make it.  She did make a chrysalis but was never able to emerge as she should have.  Below are some photos of our experience.

 Getting our caterpillars

 These guys were born May 3rd.  This is the day they arrived at our house, May 14th - tiny little things.

 Crawly and Miranda on May 15th

May 21st, my how they have grown!

May 24th - Crawly was definitely eating more!

 Crawly completes his chrysalis on May 28th

Miranda is a few days behind him but finishes up on May 30th - notice they are different colors

We carefully move them to the habitat on June 3rd

 Crawly emerges the next morning!

After his wings dried, he was all over the place flying around.

We released him onto the flowers we just planted out front!

Bye Crawly - we will miss you :)