PantyGram is The Perfect Gift for Him This valentines Day Giveaway2/12

I hate shopping for my husband, he is so picky. I usually just get him nothing but a romantic night.

PantyGram is a great gift idea and will catch his attention, plus maybe get him in the mood.

The idea is not for you to wear the panties (i guess you could try). The panties arrive in a black envelope and it tells him to go to Sendapantygram.com and look for your special message. There he will receive the special message you leave for him.  The pantys are just to get his attention, and get him in the mood for a romantic evening!

I have a pantygram code to giveaway to make someone’s day special

To enter tell me who this would go to?

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Get Organized With Smead In Time To File Your Taxes

Now that the holidays are over it is time to turn our attention to one of the most challenging organizing events of the year – no, not those new year’s resolutions, I’m talking about getting it all together for taxes.  Soon you’ll start receiving forms and more in the mail. It can get overwhelming, and if your like me you just throw it in a corner until the last-minute.  Luckily my husband is the opposite, and makes sure everything is very organized. 

Smead Organomics has several different organizing tools to help this tax season. 

The Tax Organizer:  This is so easy and convienant to use. As a blogger we have to pay taxes on everything we get. So I have a long spread sheet I put together every month to keep track. Plus if I go on a trip I have to keep all receipts to count as biz expenses. It can get very messy. I have put all my receipts and excel sheets in the tax organizer by month and I can find everything a lot easier. It is not just like file folders, they have pockets on every folder for extra security. There is also a checklist on the inside cover to help you.

Expanding File:  The expanding file  is great to keep record of your taxes by year or month. I have started using it as a file organizer for all my press releases. I get about 20 a month and they get scattered. So I have them organized by subject in the expanding file.

Need advice? Smead also has tax advice available on their website.

You can find these products at a special price at retailers like Wal-MartOffice Depot, and Amazon

Disclosure: I received tax organization products, and I will be receiving a $20 gift card. all opinions are my own.

My Year Ahead

I am starting to get going on my goals for 2011. If I made them resolutions they would be broken, and gone by now.

I have been trying to lose weight for over a year now, while I have only lost a few pounds. I have to put that on hold for a few months. My first goal is to get my teeth worked on, and I’m going in for a root canal tomorrow.  While I probably won’t be able to get all the work done that I want (It’s expensive). I’m going to get everything done that I can.

My next goal was to lose weight, everyone keeps telling me I don’t need to, but I have a baby pouch. I’ve had 3 kids in 34 months and struggled with depression now its time to get my body back. My goal is to lose 30 lbs.

As for blogging everything has started out great. I have a new design that I love and I am hoping to move over to self hosted this year. I haven’t really been getting a lot of pitches lately, but that’s fine. I have been invited to tons of events in NYC, but I have turned 90% of them down.

Heres why:

I would love to attend brand events and get closer to sponsors and connect more. My husband is a grad student working on his PHD and we don’t do daycare( it’s costs money). So to me my husband career is more important than mine. So unless a event is on a weekend or I can bring my kids, I can’t attend. To me family is more important than free stuff!  I know bloggers who are all about the free stuff, but I am not one of them.

So everyone wish me luck that I can stick to my goals.

Choose You Helps You Commit To Your Resolutions GiveawayClosed

I don’t make resolutions because I can never keep them.  Now that it’s almost the end of January I have forgotten all about them.   Taking care of yourself is still very important and that is one thing I have been working on.  50% of cancer deaths could be prevented if women maintained a healthy weight through diet and regular exercise, avoided tobacco products and got recommended cancer screenings. 

The American Cancer Society’s Choose you program helps women put their health first and stick to their health commitments by offering social support and financial incentives that have been proven to create long-term behavior change.  All you have to do is log on to www.chooseyou.com and sign up to make a commitment.   As an extra incentive, women who make a new Choose You commitment now through January 31, 2011 will be entered into the New Year New You sweepstakes.  You will have a chance to win health related prizes, including a trip to LA to meet a personal trainer, spa gift cards and more.

To help you commit and get fit. I am giving away a Choose You prize pack

1 person will win a jump rope, a pedometer, a flower pin, a Choose You t-shirt, and resistance band all in a cute little bag.

To enter: tell me one of your resolutions or goals for this year?

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Contest ends 2/20/11

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post. I received a gift pack and information from the American Cancer Society, who is also providing the giveaway.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 GiveawayClosed

Everybody’s favorite talking Chihuahuas are back! The newlywed Chihuahua parents, Papi (voiced by George Lopez) and Chloe, are surrounded by their playful puppies. When they find out their human owners are in trouble they will stop at nothing to help them out and find themselves on a heroic adventure.  The combo pack includes the “This is My Paradise” music video, Blooper Faux Paws, an interactive game and much more! 

You can see a sneak peek here

I have 2 Blu-ray/dvd combo packs to giveaway

to enter: Tell me your favorite kind of dog?

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Alice In Wonderland 60th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review and GiveawayClosed

Film Synopsis:  Alice In Wonderland is a story about a young girl who grows bored listening to her older sister read aloud from a history book about William I of England. While dozing off, she dreams about falling down a rabbit hole that is populated by a peculiar series of misadventures. The always sensible Alice whirls through a world of contradictions, imagination and surprises where she encounters amazing creatures, including the white rabbit, the Queen of Hearts and her playing card army, a Cheshire Cat with a  lingering smile, and the Madhatter, who test her sensibility and courage. In the end it’s all a dream, she is awakened by her sister’s voice.

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Bonus Features:

  • Through the keyhole- A Companion’s Guide to Wonderland – View the movie in this special mode and discover references to the original Lewis Carroll classic – introduced by the voice of Alice, Kathryn Beaumont.
  • Disney View – Watch the movie in this expanded viewing experience with new Disney art in the wings of the screen
  •  Painting the Roses Red game – Help paint the roses red in the Queen’s garden. Careful, or someone could lose their head
  • Walt Disney color TV introduction (1959) – A never-before-seen color TV intro by Walt
  •  Reference Footage: Alice and the Doorknob – Kathryn Beaumont provides an introduction to this newly discovered reference footage of Alice talking to the doorknob
  • Pencil Test: Alice Shrinks – Kathryn Beaumont introduces a newly discovered pencil test of Alice shrinking
  • Reflections on Alice
  •  Operation Wonderland (now in hi-def)
  •  “I’m Odd” newly discovered Cheshire Cat song and intro
  •  Thru the Mirror Mickey Mouse animated short (now in hi-def)
  •  One-hour in Wonderland
  •  An Alice Comedy: Alice’s Wonderland
  • Original theatrical trailers (1951 & 1974)
  • Art Gallery (new designs and images)
  • The Fred Waring Show (Excerpt)
  • Deleted Scenes

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**** I haven’t seen this version of Alice in Wonderland in a very long time, in fact my children have never seen this version. My kids are used to Tim Burton’s version, so when I showed them this movie they got really excited and said “Alice in Wonderland when she was a little girl”. Our favorite characters were the White Rabbit and the Madhatter, they are so funny.  We really enjoyed watching this movie and my son now prefers this movie over Time Burton’s version. He said it’s not as scary.  The extras are always fun to watch. We always get a laugh out of the deleted scenes, and the pencil test was very interesting. This is a great classic to watch with the family.

Release Date: February 1, 2011

Running Time: 75 minutes

Retail: $39.99 But you can find on Amazon for $27.99

My rating:9

I have one Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack of Alice in Wonderland to giveaway.

US only

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Bagel Thins Recipes and Tips

Thomas Bagel Thins come in four different variety including plain, everything, cinnamon raisin, and 100% whole wheat.  They are all low in fat and contain 110 calories.

Keri Glassman has shared some tips ans recipes with me to help get your mornings in 2011 of to a right start.

  1. Don’t Skimp On Sleep–  It’s important to get a good night’s sleep to feel well-rested – ready to take on the day! Most adults need about seven to eight hours of sleep each night, and studies have shown that those who get less have impaired memory and physical performance. Not getting enough sleep can also make concentration difficult, and leave you feeling drowsy all day. So aim to get enough sleep each night.  It’ll boost your immune system, help your nervous system work properly, and leave you feeling energized all day!
  2. Have A Healthy Breakfast–  While sleeping each night, your body is in a fasting mode, so within an hour of rising, you need to break that fast by eating a healthy breakfast. It gives your body the fuel it needs to meet your busy schedule and skipping breakfast decreases your metabolism, and increases your cravings throughout the day! Studies have also shown consuming breakfast improves cognition and memory in children and adolescents making them able to concentrate and be more attentive in school.
  3. Eat Empowered–  Every morning when you sit down to breakfast (and every meal!), remember that each meal is an opportunity to get back in the game and stay on course. You should feel empowered by making the right choices. There are always healthier alternatives to the high-fat, high-calorie, nutrient-less options that we all tend to go for.
  4. Start Your Day With A Glass Of Lemon Water–  Drinking enough h2o throughout the day helps with weight loss in several ways. First, there’s an emotional component; it will make you feel empowered and will help spur you to make good choices for the rest of the day. Second, researchers have long known that dieters who replace sweetened drinks with water lose weight more quickly that those who don’t. Finally, many people overeat because they are actually thirsty and just can’t tell the difference between thirst and hunger. Also, when you’re adequately hydrated, your metabolism functions at its best.
  5. Exercise Steady– Aside  from burning calories, exercise is important because it causes your body to release endorphins, making you feel good, and motivating you to eat well, do your job well, and simply be happy! I love exercising in the early am, and eating breakfast when I’m done, and typically, people who work out in the morning are more likely to stick to their routine, than those who squeeze it in later. If you’re averse to starting your day with more rigorous exercises like running, try a lower-impact activity like yoga. Just do something!

Here are some healthy Recipes:

Easy Cheesy Eggwich 

  • 1 Everything Thomas’® Bagel Thins™ bagel
  •  1 hard-boiled omega-3 fortified egg
  • 2 slices reduced fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Directions:

  • Toast the bagel thins bagel
  • peel and slice egg
  • Layer cheese and egg slices then sprinkle with basil.

**** I received the everything bagel. My family ate the whole bag before I was able to get one, I managed to snag two bites from my daughters bagel. My kids weren’t to thrilled about making an egg sandwich, so we stuck to bagels with cream cheese and jelly. They loved it!  I’m happy knowing that its healthy for them. The only thing I wasn’t to thrilled about was the everything bagel has seeds, and they kept getting stuck in little teeth.

Retail: $3.29-$3.69

My rating: 8

Disclosure:  No Compensation was received for this post. A product was provided by the company.

Great Kobo Reader Deal

Borders has extended its huge markdown on the Kobo eReader to $99 (that’s $40 off) through Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. View the great discount here Valid in stores and online. You must be a Borders Rewards member (joining is free) to get the discount.
 

How Do You Tam-Tam Contest and Giveaway2/18

One of America’s favorite snack crackers are now in a bigger pack size and better than ever debuting vibrant new packaging along with 20% more crackers for the same price in Original, Everything, Garlic, Onion, Unsalted, and the new and latest— Sesame flavor! These crowd-pleasing Tam Tam crackers are even better for you with no Trans Fats and are now available in a larger 9.6 oz pack size. So whether you put out your favorite dip or eat them straight out of the box, you and your guests can enjoy snacking a lot longer.

To celebrate the relaunch now through Feb. 15, 2011 you can submit your favorite recipe using your favorite Tam Tam product.  Entering is easy! Simply log on to Their Facebook Page and upload your favorite Tam Tam recipe or usage idea along with a photo of yourself with that recipe.

The winner will receive $500 Amex gift card as well as a gift basket full of Manischewitz products. Nine other winners will receive a $50 gift card and basket of products.

In honor of this promotion I am giving away a box of Tam Tams.

To enter tell me if you have ever made a recipe with these crackers?

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