#LOrealxTarget Giveaway & Deals

 

Monday, April 1st at 12:00 AM ET to Friday, April 5th at 11:59 PM ET.

Five (5) winners will receive a $50 Target e-gift card. Users enter the giveaway by heading to the Target page on Savings.com and submitting their email address on the form at the top of the page. The winners will be chosen through a lottery drawing and notified on Monday (4/8) via the email address they used to enter.

Glory Road

Glory Road by Lauren Denton

About The Book: 

The only thing certain is change - even in a place as steady as Perry, Alabama, on a street as old as Glory Road. Nearly a decade after her husband’s affair drove her back home to South Alabama, Jessie McBride has the stable life she wants - operating her garden shop, Twig, next door to her house on Glory Road, and keeping up with her teenage daughter and spunky mother. But the unexpected arrival of two men makes Jessie question whether she’s really happy with the status quo. When handsome, wealthy businessman Sumner Tate asks her to arrange flowers for his daughter’s lavish wedding, Jessie finds herself drawn to his continued attention. Then Ben Bradley, her lingering what-could-have-been from high school, moves back to the red dirt road, and she feels her heart pulled in directions she never expected. Meanwhile, Jessie’s fourteen-year-old daughter, Evan, is approaching the start of high school and navigating a new world of emotions - particularly as they relate to the cute new guy who’s moved in just down the road. At the same time, Jessie’s mother, Gus, is suffering increasingly frequent memory lapses and faces a frightening, uncertain future. In one summer, everything will change. But for these three strong Southern women, the roots they’ve planted on Glory Road will give life to the adventures waiting just around the curve.

About The Author:

Lauren Denton is the author of USA Today bestselling novels The Hideaway and Hurricane Season. She was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, and now lives with her husband and two daughters in Homewood, just outside Birmingham. Though her husband tries valiantly to turn her into a mountain girl, she’d still rather be at the beach.

My Thoughts:

This is a great read to leap into for the spring. New beginnings and such! The women are such great characters, and it is a great generational story as well, with Gus aging, and Evan coming of age, and Jessie being the main stay of it all. I loved it.

 

B.Nutty Gourmet Peanut Butter

We got some yummy flavors of B.Nutty Gourmet Peanut Butter! Blissful Blueberries! A nice twist and yummy on pancakes and different things other than toast!

And Irresistible Pretzel, which I have to say is my new fave, especially on an English muffin.

And Totally Toffee, which is a real treat! I could eat it out of the jar!!!

Check it all out at B.Nutty on Facebook, as well as B.Nutty on Twitter.

 

The Chiller Pack - A Summer Essential

Chill.Systems has launched a line of summer essentials that everyone could use! Last year they completely reinvented the portable cooler with the Chiller. It’s a football-sized beverage refrigerator that can go anywhere and it does it all without ice! This year Chill.Systems is back with two super cool additions. Designed to further enhance the cooling power of the Chiller, the Chiller’s Pack and the Chiller’s Tote perfectly insulate the original Chiller and extend its freeze duration up to 24 hours. Plus the Chiller’s Pack doubles as a hydration bag, making it great for long hiking trips, music festivals and much more. 

The Chiller’s Pack – Carries 6 beers or 3 wine bottles plus the Chiller inside. The Chiller’s Tote – Carries 12 beers or 4 bottles of wine in addition to your Chiller. Comes with wine glass holders, a picnic blanket sleeve, space for a laptop or tablet and plenty of room for snacks. Both bags work seamlessly with the Chiller or as standalone items and come with an available hydration bladder, stainless steel wine cups, beer/wine openers, and koozies. 

Check it all out at the Chill Systems on Facebook, as well as Chill Systems on Twitter.

 

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery = OUCH!

So I am trying to keep up with this blogging thing, but....stuff!!! Ugh!

 

#JourneysForSpring Giveaway & Deals

 

 Monday, March 25th at 12:00 AM ET to Friday, March 29th at 11:59 PM ET.

Ten (10) winners will receive a $50 Journeys gift card. Users enter the giveaway by heading to the Journeys page on Savings.com and submitting their email address on the form at the top of the page. The winners will be chosen through a lottery drawing and notified on Monday (4/1) via the email address they used to enter.

Controlling Pests Without Sacrificing Your Family's Health

No one wants an infestation of creepy crawly bugs in their home or yard. In some states, treating the problem can mean a year-round pest control service. Treatment inside and out is applied at regular intervals to keep the bugs at bay. While some insects are poisonous and destructive to homes, gardens and landscape, other insects can are just downright unsightly. When choosing how to treat your bug problem, you may be wondering if all the chemicals are safe. What should you know about conventional pesticides and is there any alternative?

1. Pesticides May Contaminate Ground Water

Chemicals used to control bugs often contain ingredients that may be dangerous to humans and animals. Over time these chemicals may seep into the ground and eventually contaminate the water that ultimately makes its way into the home either for drinking or through the food. There are alternative treatments that have been developed of late with claims of being a child safe pesticide. If you're worried about the effects of traditional sprays, try one of these safer and more natural remedies.

2. Pesticides May Kill Helpful Species

When a treatment is applied, it is intended to target anything it touches. The chemicals used coat grass, spider webs and bugs themselves. Since bugs often eat each other, the spray finds its way all over a predetermined area. The downside is even the good bugs get caught in the crossfire. Species that keep harmful bacteria and larva at bay may wind up being victims thus destroying the natural cycle.

3. Chemicals Don't Always Work

Some pests have become resistant to chemical treatments. They have evolved and have built up an immunity. These bugs are usually the ones you don't want around. Thus, harsher chemicals may do more damage than good. Natural treatments may still work on these pesky creatures.

When controlling the bug population in and around your home, all treatments are not created equal. Do your research to find a company that uses chemicals that advocate for a more natural bug control method.