Thursday, February 28, 2013

Steam Machine Multi Purpose Power Steamer Giveaway

Mizz Review Lady, J's Reviews & Giveaways, SoCal City Kids, and Making Memories With Your Kids, along with many other awesome bloggers, have all teamed up to bring you this awesome giveaway! 

I never knew how much my life could benefit from a Steam Machine until I met the Steam Machine Multi Purpose Power Steamer. As a stay at home mother I can tell you first hand that my carpets are like a canvas, as is my walls. But that's not a problem if you have a Steam Machine! My floors; Unfortunately, are no different! Once again the Steam Machine comes into play!
There's definitely a good reason why they call it a Multi Purpose Steamer and that's because it has so many different functions. From room-to-room the Steam Machine comes in handy! If you need to remove wallpaper, simply use the Steam Machine to quickly remove it and best yet - it's chemical free! The kids drag in a little dirt on your carpet? No problem, use the attachment to not only clean, but also sanitize your floors. And that's not the only thing it sanitizes either! Use it to sanitize your kitchen area including your stove top and oven. And don't forget about your grills and bathrooms!

One of my favorite things to use the Steam Machine for is my dirty kitchen tiles. It sanitizes my floors while cleaning them at the same time.  The steam blasts them clean and then I use the cleaning pad to wipe the surface clean.  It really goes far and beyond a typical mop job!  


How does it work?
The Steam Machine works by a pressurized high temperature to efficiently steam away grime and dirt, grease, and even bacteria.  

The Steam Machine includes:

  • Owners Instruction Manual
  • Two Nylon Brushes
  • Jet Nozzle
  • Brass Brush
  • Squeegee
  • Floor Steam Mop With Microfiber Cleaning Pad
  • Wallpaper Steam Plate
  • Measuring Cup With Fill Funnel
Use the Steam Machine with ease by grabbing the handle and then using the two wheels to roll it around with you wherever you may need it. Take advantage of the 8 foot hose to reach hard to reach places both high and low.  Rest assure that your purchase is totally covered with a two year guarantee. 

BUY IT: You can purchase a Steam Machine for $99.99. Use their product finder to find it in a store near you or find it online.

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit HOMERIGHT online. 

WIN IT: Thanks to HOMERIGHT, one of my very lucky readers is going to receive their very own Steam Machine!!! This is a $99.99 value!!!

BYOU Magazine *Giveaway*

Did you see my review of BYOU Magazine recently? Well, now is your chance to win a one year subscription for free! Yay!
 

Pattern Bodywash

Pattern is simple, natural luxury. The all-over washes are great for body, face and hair. All of the products are naturally formulated and built for everyone.
I got to try the Cucumber Bodywash! Cucumber body wash is intensely moisturizing and ph balanced, to gently cleanse while softening the skin. Formulated for body, face & hair. To restore dry skin, use during cold winter weather; hot dry summers or anytime your skin needs a boost. This blend includes herbal extracts and essential oils of cucumber, basil, white rose and geranium. Formulated to soothe and relax, while anti-oxidants and Vitamin E protect the skin from environmental damage. I love this! The smell is awesome, and it feels great!

Check it all out at Pattern on Facebook!
 
 

Also Known As Blog Tour

Also Known As by Robin Benway

About The Book:
Being a 16-year-old safecracker and active-duty daughter of international spies has its moments, good and bad. Pros: Seeing the world one crime-solving adventure at a time. Having parents with super cool jobs. Cons: Never staying in one place long enough to have friends or a boyfriend. But for Maggie Silver, the biggest perk of all has been avoiding high school and the accompanying cliques, bad lunches, and frustratingly simple locker combinations. Then Maggie and her parents are sent to New York for her first solo assignment, and all of that changes. She'll need to attend a private school, avoid the temptation to hack the school's security system, and befriend one aggravatingly cute Jesse Oliver to gain the essential information she needs to crack the case....all while trying not to blow her cover.

My Thoughts:
This is a great book! Quite the thriller! It is reminiscent of Nancy Drew, but obviously much more modern. I finished this book quite fast, it was an easy going read. And I loved it. I've never read the author's other books, but if they are good as this one was, I plan to!

About The Author:
Robin Benway is the acclaimed author of Audrey, Wait and The Extraordinary Secrets Of April, May, & June, both ALA Best Book for young adults, among other honors. Benway's books have been published in sixteen languages, won numerous international awards, and been bestsellers in several countries. Formerly a booksleeler and book publicist, she lives in Los Angeles.

Buy this book at Also Known As on Amazon.
 
 

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Dial® Coconut Water Body Wash Sweepstakes

The Dial Coconut Water Body Wash Sweepstakes Is LIVE! Dial is proud to introduce the Healthier Skin. Healthier You. Sweepstakes featuring Dial Coconut Water Body Wash!

One lucky grand prize winner will receive $1,000, while 250 second place winners will receive free Coconut Water Body Wash.

 

TRIP Post #4

We're moving right along with the TRIP program! Callan is remembering some words and that makes me so happy. He is still excited about "homework" time and wants to learn. This will be a great advantage for him when he enters kindergarten!

Check it all out at TRIP online!
 
 

30 Day Clear Skin Challenge with Santalia

The countdown to Santalia's 30 day Clear Skin Challenge has officially begun! To get you ready, Santalia is giving away products every day this week! Simply "LIKE" Santalia on Facebook and enter yourself once per day now through March 1st. One winner will be chosen each day.

Daily Cleanser: A gentle exfoliating foam cleanser that helps to clear away dead cells while balancing oil production. Clean, natural grapefruit, tangerine oil scent. $20
Refining Mask: Natural minerals and sandalwood extracts remove excess oil while delivering the calming, healing benefits of sandalwood. It also helps to stabilize swelling and redness for clear, smooth skin. $28
Daily Balancing Serum: A lightweight formula that helps to counter excess sebum production and prevents blemishes. Perfect for skin oily skin. Leaves skin clear, stable and balanced. $38
Intensive Spot Treatment: This powerful booster neutralizes newly forming breakouts before they emerge. The clear, quick drying gel calms inflamed skin, while controlling bacteria. Natural, unisex aroma of sandalwood. $25
 

The Seven Year Hitch DVD

The Seven Year Hitch Arrives to DVD on March 5th! Witness the hilarious results when two best friends discover they’re legally married in the Hallmark Movie Channel Original, The Seven Year Hitch. Starring Darin Brooks (“CSI Miami,” “Castle,”), Natalie Hall (“Pretty Little Liars,” “Law and Order: SVU”), Frances Fisher (Titanic), Griffin Cleveland (“The Walking Dead,” “Desperate Housewives”), Ryan Doom (“Raising Hope”), and George Wendt (“Cheers”), the debut of The Seven Year Hitch ranked as the Hallmark Movie Channel’s most-watched original premiere of 2012 among women and adults ages 25-54. Best friends Jennifer (Hall) and Kevin (Brooks) have lived together for seven years, but Jennifer’s impending marriage is about to disrupt their domestic bliss. When Kevin discovers that Jennifer’s fiancé is cheating on her, he seeks to save her from marrying the wrong guy by declaring that they have a common law marriage. Now he just has to show Jennifer that he’s the one who can give her a “happily ever after” ending. Heartwarming and funny.

I really enjoyed this movie. It is the perfect romance, the kind I like. A bit funny, and the kind that makes your heart hope that the guy gets the girl! I love Frances Fisher in everything, and this is a great role for her! And George Wendt! Love him!


Fear, Faith, And A Fistful Of Chocolate Blog Tour

Fear, Faith, And A Fistful Of Chocolate by Debora M. Coty

About The Book:
Are you ready to strip fear's power over you and become the confident woman you were meant to be? Have you found that tolerating your personal fear monsters only makes them growl louder? Okay, sister - take my hand and let's boldly step up and yank the masks off those shadow-lurking, anxiety-churning, worry-generating beasts. With her own brand of off-beat wit and wisdom, inspirational humorist Debora Coty addresses heart needs of women worn down by everyday fears - financial, health, relationships, loss, pain, the unknown, the what ifs.....With fresh spiritual insight, Debora shares hope, true life stories, scriptural lifelines, and a few LOL's along with simple, practical tips for sidestepping fear with faith. And a fistful of chocolate!

My Thoughts:
First of all, I love the pretty pink pages of this book! This book makes you laugh, and it makes you think. There is a lot of great inspirations in this book. I love the personal flair of it, like the author is actually having a conversation directly with you. It is beautifully put together, and will be cherished by many women!

About The Author:
Debora Coty is an occupational therapist, a piano teacher, and a freelance writer. She's also involved in the children's ministry at her church and is an avid tennis player. Debora began writing to fill the void when her last child left for college, and it has since become a passion. Debora has a real knack for getting across sound biblical concepts with a refreshing lightheartedness as attested in her monthly newspaper column entitled "Grace Notes: God's Grace for Everyday Living."

Buy the book at Fear, Faith, And A Fistful Of Chocolate on Amazon, and follow the rest of the tour HERE.
 

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

eShakti 20% Off!

Here is a special discount code just for my readers! Code: HNGNGFFTHE, exclusively created for you to get 20% OFF when you shop at eShakti - valid from 02/26/13 thru 03/10/13. Code has to be entered in the 'Promotional Code' box. No Minimum Order Value. The discount code is not case sensitive. The code can be used any number of times until the validity period. This code can be clubbed with any other gift coupon or gift card in the same order. This discount code is not applicable on our Overstock category. Not applicable on previous purchases.
 

Children's Mucinex

As adults, we use Mucinex when we are sick. It works great for me. It is one of my number one go-to brands. And I like it for Callan too.
Berry Blast Flavored Children's Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold & Fever also helps reduce minor aches and pains, suppresses cough, breaks up mucus, and clears your child's stuffy nose.
•Reduces Fever
•Controls Cough
•Relieves Stuffy Nose
•Relieves Chest Congestion
•Breaks up Mucus

Check it all out at Mucinex on Facebook!
 
 

Midnight Stallion DVD

Midnight Stallion - Arrives to DVD on March 5th! A charming, coming of age story, Midnight Stallion centers on a young girl and her family who are rescued from their financial struggle by an unexpected guest. This inspirational family film stars Kris Kristofferson (Joyful Noise, Dolphin Tale), Jodelle Ferland (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, ParaNorman), and Chelah Horsdal (Rise of the Planet of the Apes). Jack Shephard (Kristofferson) and his wife have tried just about everything to stay afloat through tough economic times. As they struggle to find new ways to keep their farm from foreclosure, their daughter Megan (Ferland) discovers a mysterious, wild stallion in a nearby meadow. Quickly forming a bond with the horse, Megan and her family soon realize that this fast and free companion could be the answer to their prayers. Celebrate the power of courage and determination with Midnight Stallion.

This was a very touching movie, and it is really family friendly. I watched it with Callan, and he really enjoyed it a lot, which surprised me since he is usually only into cartoons! And Kris Kristofferson - swoon! He only gets better with age!
 
 

Wreck It Ralph *Giveaway*

From Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Wreck-­‐It Ralph” takes viewers on a hilarious journey. For decades, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) has played the bad guy in his popular video game. In a bold move, he embarks on an action-packed adventure and sets out to prove to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart. As he explores exciting new worlds, he teams up with some unlikely new friends including feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman). The film is directed by Emmy-winner Rich Moore.
 

Kindle Fire HD Giveaway

 
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World's most advanced 7" tablet
  • HD display, customized Dolby audio, and dual-driver stereo speakers
  • Ultra-fast web browsing and streaming with built-in dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi
  • Front-facing HD camera for photos or Skype or other apps
  • Integrated support for Facebook, Twitter, and email
  • Massive selection - over 23 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, audiobooks, and popular apps and games such as Netflix, Pandora, Pinterest, and Angry Birds Space
  • Control content access and set screen time limits for kids.
Open world wide. Winners outside the USA will receive a Paypal or Amazon case/gift card equivalent. NO EXCEPTIONS. Events is open from 2/26/13 12:01 am EST - 3/12/13 12:59 pm EST Simply enter the Rafflecopter for your chance to win. GOOD LUCK!

Monday, February 25, 2013

Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Sweepstakes

The Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Sweepstakes Is LIVE! Soft Scrub is proud to introduce the One Surface at A Time Sweepstakes featuring Soft Scrub Total All Purpose!

One lucky grand prize winner will receive $1,000 and a year's supply of Soft Scrub, while 250 second place winners will receive free Soft Scrub.

 

Musselman's Apple Sauce *Giveaway*

At Musselman's, they believe making healthy, delicious apple sauce is more than just a job, it's a way of life. That's because the growers who have spent their entire lives nurturing and harvesting the apples, also own the company.
Musselman's sent me three kinds of applesauce to try - Cinnamon, Original, and Unsweetened. I love them all. It is the perfect snack to satisfy a sweet craving, plus it is healthy! And Callan loves it!
 

Untangling The Knot Blog Tour

Untangling The Knot by Deanna Wilsted

About The Book:
“I did what?” Twenty-eight year old Gabriella Bessu is St. Therese’s meticulous wedding ceremony coordinator. So the fact that she has mistakenly signed her newest couple up for an annulment, rather than a wedding, sends her Catholic guilt into overdrive. But who can blame her? The groom is gorgeous and his two kids tug at Gabriella’s heart in a way that overcomes all her best intentions. Before long she’s in over her head, fixing her mixed-up plans and helping the children and dad come to terms with their haunting grief for the mother and wife they lost years earlier. Can Gabriella untangle her own fears and accept the messy life that God has handed them?

My Thoughts:
This is a great quick fun read! You fall in love with the absent-minded main character, Gabriella. She is like any other gal you might know. It is a cute love story as well. A bit predictable, but the kind of outcome you wish for!

About The Author:
With an English teacher for a mom, Deanna Wilsted, grew up reciting conjugation instead of nursery rhymes. Now, forty years later, she’s sharing that special skill through her writing and her mothering. Her first book, a contemporary romance called Betting Jessica, was released October 2011. Her second Novel, Untangling The Knot, is due out in February 2013 from Soul Mate Publishing. She is currently marketing her third book for publication and writing her fourth, fifth and sixth while blogging about the crazy stuff she overheard while writing.
 

The Bronze And The Brimstone

The Bronze And The Brimstone by Lory S. Kaufman

About The Book:
What could go wrong in the 14th-century for three time-traveling teens? How about - everything! Hansum, Shamira and Lincoln, three teens from the 24th century, are trapped in 14th-century Verona, Italy. They've survived many deadly experiences by keeping their wits about them and by introducing futuristic technology into the past. Principal among these inventions is the telescope, which brought them to the attention of the rich and powerful. But standing out can get you into unexpected and dangerous situations. The nobles of Verona now believe Hansum is a savant, a genius inventor, especially after he brings them plans for advanced cannons and black powder. Being the center of attention is great, but the potential for trouble is now exponentially greater because people are watching Hansum's every move. Meanwhile, artistic genius Shamira has fallen for a Florentine artist with bloody and disastrous consequences. Lincoln, considered an incompetent back home in the 24th-century, has blossomed - at least until he's shot in the head with an arrow. And Hansum, after secretly marrying his new master's beautiful daughter, Guilietta, is offered the hand in marriage of lady Beatrice, daughter of the ruler of Verona. To refuse could mean calamity for all the teens. Amazingly, none of this is their biggest challenge. Because a rash illness is spreading across Verona - and it is threatening to consume everyone. Do they have a future in this past?

My Thoughts:
This is a great second book to the first (though I don't think you need to have to read the first to enjoy the second). I love the story of Lincoln, though it is significantly downplayed by our hero, Hansum. I do also love the tragic love triangle between Hansum and Guilietta and Beatrice. A great story. Loving the history! Can't wait for book three!

About The Author:
"I write Post-Dystopian fiction. After society's collapse, which is imagined in so many great dystopian stories, humans will either fade into history, with the dinosaurs, or, if it learns the right lessons, society will go on to construct a civilization to last tens of thousands of years. History Camp stories are the exciting adventures of young people doing the latter." On the artistic side of Lory's career, he's written, acted and directed children's theater and musical theater. He enjoys art, especially sculpture. He loves science fiction and historical fiction and he has been deeply involved in the green movement all across North America. All this shows through when you read his work. Lory has three grown children and works and lives in Kingston, Canada. To find out more about Lory visit www.lorykaufman.com.
 

Awesome Hair Finds

Esha Natural line from Esha Girl - Unruly hair and frizz don’t stand a chance when indulging in this terrific collection. It’s a one-stop s...