Jun 29, 2011

Win It Wednesday: Weekly Wins

Hello everyone! I hope you have had a fantastic week loaded with wins! Here is my list for the past week.

I have started the "Win It Wednesday: Weekly Wins" post and will post a new one each and every Wednesday. I will post the items that I have won in the past week and hopefully hear of items that you have won.

With that said, in the past week I have won:

* A pair of Anthropologie earrning ( @WeddingWire )
* 12 free product coupons for Voskos Greek Yogurt ( @GoVoskos )
* Dove hair care samples ( @Dove )
* Prize (not sure what it is yet) ( @BeautyBlitz )
* $30 Amazon GC ( @TalkShoes )


That is my list for the past week. What have you won lately? Please comment below, I love to hear about your wins!

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Jun 25, 2011

Planning my Wedding!

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My fiance and I have been engaged since July 4, 2009 and we have set a date. Actually, we set the date a few months ago. It was really sweet how it happened. He was out of town for work and was planning a surf trip to Costa Rica and he called me and told me that he missed me and wanted to skip the surf trip and use the money so we can get married. I cried, happy tears!

Now we are set to marry on October 29th on the beach and I am realizing how much work is involved with planning a wedding. I finally chose my colors, beige and baby blue (for sand and water). I am currently collecting clear beer bottles to make my own personalized message in a bottle wedding invitations. I am very excited about these, they will be awesome. I have been looking at cute, beachy centerpieces and I think I am going to make these:

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I won a beautiful wedding dress on Facebook. The dress is by Alfred Angelo and it is beautiful. I tried it on today and it fits great. It needs a few alterations, but nothing to dramatic. Here is my dress!!

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Photo Credits: AlfredAngelo.com

I still have so many details to work out, but we are slowly getting there. If you have any cool ideas, let me know! I love to hear from my readers!

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Jun 22, 2011

Win It Wednesday: Weekly Wins

Hello everyone! I hope you have had a fantastic week loaded with wins! Here is my list for the past week.

I have started the "Win It Wednesday: Weekly Wins" post and will post a new one each and every Wednesday. I will post the items that I have won in the past week and hopefully hear of items that you have won.

With that said, in the past week I have won:

* A Diesel USA watch ( @essenceonline )
* A Free Product coupon for a PFChangs Home Entree (@PFChangs )
* A T-Shirt from Time to Play ( @TimetoPlay )
* A case of ONE Active coconut water and a yoga mat ( @onecoconut )

That is my list for the past week. What have you won lately? Please comment below, I would love to hear about your wins!

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Jun 21, 2011

T Shirt Printing.net Monkey T Shirt Review


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T Shirt Printing.net is a Canada based t shirt printing company. They are your number one destination for screen printing your personalized t shirts.

From the website:

T shirt printing specialists - welcome to the number one destination for screen printing your personalised T shirts, hooded tops, sweatshirts and workwear.

* Highly competitive pricing
* Huge selection of garments and colours
* High Quality Silk Screen Printing
* Quantities from 12 to 100,000
* Fast turnaround times

I received one of their funky (that's my term) Monkey T's and I thought it was adorable. The quality was incredible even after machine washing the t shirt. I gave the shirt to my twelve year old niece because she loved it and she put it on right away and wore it all day. She continued to tell me throughout the day how much she loved it! I would definitely recommend this company if you are looking to get a personalized printed t shirt.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

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Jun 15, 2011

GourmetGiftBaskets.com Review & Giveaway

I honestly couldn't think of a better gift to send a family member or friend than one of GourmetGiftBaskets.com beautifully arranged gift baskets and care packages!

GourmetGiftBaskets.com sent me their fabulous Midnight Snack Care Package. The treats inside were just too tempting! As soon as I opened the box, my family was digging inside and pulling out treats left and right. This is a care package that you simply cannot go wrong with!

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From the website:
We have all been there. It's 12 a.m. and your stomach is growling for something to satisfy you. After a trip to the cupboards you find there's nothing there, so you run to the local convenience store and pick out your favorite junk food. Now that gas is fluctuating and very expensive, we wanted to put something together that would save you that expense and fill those cupboards with endless midnight snacks at the same time. That's why we came up with this amazing selection of the most craved midnight snacks for our care package! The Midnight Snack Care Package is full of quick eats and full meals to indulge every last yearning. As with all of our care packages this one is guaranteed to cure any midnight snack craving! Everything from Chef Boyardee meals, to Easy Mac, to Oreos and animal crackers are included in this mega assortment. Send a care package that makes their tummy dance, especially when they need it most!

What inside?
· Chef Boyardee Microwavable Bowls by Con Agra Foods - 7.5 oz. - Perfect for that late night meal, these microwavable bowls are ready in seconds.
· Easy Mac Microwavable Macaroni and Cheese Dinner by Kraft - 2.05 oz. - Is there anything better than a warm bowl of Mac N' Cheese....at Midnight? We didn't think so!
· Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop by Con Agra Foods - 2.9 oz. - Your always just a few pops away from a great snack, and no one does it better than Orville Redenbacher.
· Rice Krispies Treats by Kellogg's - 1.3 oz. - A classic treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner...And those Midnight snacks!
· Oreo's by Nabisco - 2 oz. - Add a glass of milk to this classic sandwich cookie and the fireworks instantly go off in your head!
· Dorito's Nacho Cheese Flavor by Frito Lay - 1 oz. - Cheesy, crunchy and great for that late night snack.
· Cheddar and Bacon Potato Skins by T.G.I.Friday's - 1 oz. - It's hard to provide fresh baked potatoes, cheese and bacon but T.G.I. Friday's has certainly done a amazing job of capturing the flavor with these snacks.
· Cheese Crackers with Peanut Butter filling by Austin - 1.38 oz. - Is there a better fit for our Midnight Snack care package? Peanut butter crackers are always yummy.
· Cheddar Cheese Pretzel Combos by Mars - 1.8 oz. - Crunchy oven baked pretzels with a creamy cheddar cheese flavored filling!
· Cheez-Its by Sunshine - 1.5 oz. - Grabbing a handful at a time at midnight is somewhat the norm...so we just had to make it a part of our Midnight Snack care package!
· Traditional Chex Mix by General Mills - 1.75 oz. - An unbeatable snack combination that has been around for years. Everyone has their own recipe but this is what started it all!
· Yoo-Hoo Chocolate Drink by Yoo-Hoo - 6.5 oz. - You definitely need a drink option with all these great snacks, and a chocolate drink with this type of flavor was the best fit.
· Pringles Snack Stacks by Procter & Gamble - .74 oz. - Pringles have long been the snack that you just can't stop eating, so we thought it was a great addition to this and other college care packages in our collection.
· Snyder's Pretzels by Snyder's of Hanover - 1.5 oz. - When you send a care package it's important to include pretzels and Snyder's pretzels are known for their superior taste and crunch.
· Lifesavers Gummies by Wrigley's - 2 oz. - If you have that sweet craving, these Lifesavers Gummies will provide just what you need.
· Welch's Fruit Snacks by Welch's - 2.25 oz. - Fruit snacks are something we have long loved, and no matter what your age there's always a time that you enjoy these snacks.
· Ritz Crackers and Cheese Dip by Kraft - .95 oz. - Traditional cheese and crackers done by two of the most famous manufacturers...Ritz & Kraft.
· Minute Maid Juice Box by Coca Cola Co - 6.75 oz. - Minute Maid juice has been around for over 60 years and everyone just loves this great drink option.
· Planters Nuts on the Go by Kraft - 1 oz. - The peanuts are just as famous as the little peanut mascot!
· Cereal Box Individual Size by Kellogg - 1.09 oz. - A bowl of cereal always cures that hunger, and a midnight is technically the morning hours so breakfast is very appropriate!
· Del Monte Lite Fruit Cup by Del Monte Foods - 4 oz. - A healthy snack for that midnight craving, this Del Monte Lite Fruit cup was a must have in our midnight snack custom care package.
· Original Slim Jim's by Con Agra Foods - .28 oz. - Cue the Macho Man's voice...now SNAP INTO A SLIM JIM!
· Fig Newton's by Nabisco - 2.1 oz. - Fig Newtons are the quirky, fig-filled cookie with fig all wrapped up.
· Animal Crackers by Austin - 2 oz. - Lions and tigers and bears, OH MY. Well really more lions, tigers and elephants. Why no love for the bears?
· Kudo's by Mars - .78 to .85 oz. - Kudo's go out to Mars for making such a great snack.
· Chewy Granola Bars by Quaker Oats Co. - .84 oz. - Granola bars come in many different shapes and flavors but regardless of the type they always taste fantastic!
· Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Bars by General Mills - 1.2 oz. - They just sound like a healthy snack, but we promise they taste even better than they sound.
· Mento's Fruit Variety by Perfetti Van Melle - 1.32 oz. - Known as the fresh maker, these chewy fruit candies provide the a blast of refreshment everywhere they go.
· Swiss Miss Premium Milk Chocolate Cocoa by Con Agra Foods - 1 oz. - A warm drink that is as classic as the marshmallows that you put with it.
· Healthy Choice Microwavable Bowl of Soup by Con Agra Foods - 14 oz. - Another warm, meal option for this Midnight Snack military care package. Nothing beats a hot bowl of soup!
· Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers Freshly Prepared Meals by Con Agra Foods - 6.95 oz. - If your looking for a full meal during those early morning hours than this is it.
· Chow Mein Teriyaki Beef by Nissin Foods - 4 oz. - No need for the midnight run to the Chinese food restaurant, just pop this in the microwave and the authentic Chinese flavors come to life.
· Instant Lunch Ramen Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables by Maruchan - 2.26 oz. - Ramen noodles were all the rage when they became available and to this day they are still a fan favorite!
· Quaker Oatmeal to Go Breakfast Bars by The Quaker Oats Company - 3.15 oz. - Breakfast at midnight? Yup, that's right! This Quaker Oatmeal to Go is a snack full of flavor and is healthy too.

GourmetGiftBaskets.com offers a wide variety of Gift Baskets for all occasions. Some of the most popular gift baskets include: Italian Gift Baskets, Snack Gift Baskets, Healthy Gift Baskets, Wine Gift Baskets and Cheesecake Gift Baskets, to name a few. They also offer a wide variety of Holiday gift baskets to accommodate any budget, style or taste.

GourmetGiftBaskets.com has generously offered to give one lucky One Haute Mommy reader the Midnight Snack Care Package (valued at $34.99)! Can't wait?! Get it now!

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Win It Wednesday: Weekly Wins

Hello everyone! I hope you have had a fantastic week loaded with wins! Here is my list for the past week.

I have started the "Win It Wednesday: Weekly Wins" post and will post a new one each and every Wednesday. I will post the items that I have won in the past week and hopefully hear of items that you have won.

With that said, in the past week I have won:

* YMI Jeans of my choice (from YMI Jeans on Facebook)
* Whole Foods Gift Card (@crunchyliving)
* 3 months of free Huggies diapers ( Dada Rocks blog )
* Creepy Crawlies gift package ( Life On Print blog )
* a Gourmet Gift Basket ( Carrie's Rambles blog )
* Whole Soy & Company free product coupons ( Saving U Green blog )
* My choice of 1 of 20 Wedding dresses (Afloral on Facebook)

That is my list for the past week. What have you won lately? Please comment below, I would love to hear about your wins!

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Jun 13, 2011

Pregnant? Get Fit for Motherhood

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of CryoCell International for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you an expecting mom that has been debating whether or not to bank of babies cord blood?  Do other family member suffer from Diabetes or heart disease?  Well I'm here to let you know that these conditions and diseases can be cured with your babies cord blood. 

Did you know that your baby's cord blood is rich in stem cells and that these stem  cells can be used to treat numerous diseases and conditions? Did you know that your baby's cord blood stem cells have a 1-in-4 chance of matching their siblings?  Did you know that cord blood stem cells are easily extracted and cause no pain or risk for both the mother and baby?

Now you are probably wondering what stem cells are and I am going to answer that for you!  Stem cells are special cells normally found in bone marrow and they are the cells responsible for producing all of the mature cells in our blood and immune system. They form the white cells which fight infection, the red cells which carry oxygen, the platelets that promote clotting as well as the cells of our immune systems.

Stem cell treatments and transplants have been used for numerous diseases and conditions such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia, sickle cell disease, severe anemia's and severe combined immunodeficiency.  Research is currently being conducted on the use of stem cells for the treatment of cardiac and neurological diseases, just to name a few.

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Jun 9, 2011

Baby Goes Pro Discover Sports DVD Review


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First of all, my son absolutely loves this DVD. It is a very calm movie that teaches children the basic fundamentals involved in five sports:
1. Soccer
2. Basketball
3. Golf
4. Tennis
5. Baseball

I love it is because it the motto is "inspiring a generation to move." I feel that this is very important in this day and age. Teaching children the importance of physical fitness at an early age is important. This DVD teaches the basic fundamentals of sports and puts children in the mood to play. My son runs and grabs his soccer ball after he watches this movie. I love it.

From the website:

The Discover Sports DVD introduces children to five of the most popular sports in the world; baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, and soccer. This 25 minute movie is set to a mix of original music and sing-a-long songs, featuring vivid colorful imagery and our 3D animated character Emkei the Monkey as coach. It emphasizes the first two elements of the building blocks of sports, Equipment and Movement. The movements are demonstrated by elite athletes in a technically correct manner. Interactive flash cards along with Emkei, introduce young viewers to the equipment for each sport and the movements performed by the athletes. The goal of this first DVD is to introduce young children to sports because sports are fun! Remember, "it's never too early to start developing athletic talent". Get your child into sports while young and ensure a lifetime of health and fun!

If you are interested in the Baby Goes Pro products, visit here for more information.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

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Jun 8, 2011

Win It Wednesday: Weekly Wins

I didn't get a chance to post my "Weekly Wins" last week so this post included my wins for the past two weeks.

I have started the "Win It Wednesday: Weekly Wins" post and will post a new one each and every Wednesday. I will post the items that I have won in the past week and hopefully hear of items that you have won.

With that said, in the past week I have won:
* Skin MD moisturizing lotion (Army Wife Life & Reviews Blog)
* Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil For Hair Treatment (Precisely Mine Blog)
* Item of my choice from the Boutique To You Swag-bag (@boutiquetoyou)
* $100 gift card to Temptu (@TEMPTU & @OneWed)
* Children's hat (@Snug_As_A_Bug)
* Linen Table Cloth gift card (@LinenTableclth)
* Surpise item(s) (@HookedOnBeauty)
* Dr. Perricone Cold Plasma ( True Queen Blog )
* Free product coupon for Snickers Ice Cream (@SnickersIceCrm)
* Prize from BBMCHAT (not sure what it is yet) (@BBMCHAT)
* Oscillococcinum ( Frugal Wife Blog )
* Case of ONE Kids ( One Coconut on Facebook)

That is my list for the past week. What have you won lately? Please comment below, I would love to hear about your wins!

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Jun 6, 2011

Monday, Monday

I haven't been writing nearly as much as I want to so I am touching base with my lovely readers. I have been busy. I just finished my Spring semester at College and it did not goes as well as I would have liked. I am taking the Summer semester off because I am planning my wedding! Yay! I am incredibly excited! We are getting married on the beach at the end of October and having a beautiful backyard reception. We are having a huge tent set up with chandelier lighting, round tables with beautiful linen and we are having a beach theme. I have been looking at many centerpieces and trying to pick out the perfect one.

We (my fiance and I) have also been completing many projects around the house that we have put off for too long! My fiance installed our Delta faucet on Saturday and it is wonderful, I will be posting that review this week. I will also be posting another review and giveaway for One Coconut. This time it is for their incredibly coconut water for kids and once again their will be 3 winners! One Coconut rocks!

I plan on writing a lot more so be on the lookout for my posts. I have some wonderful reviews and giveaways planned for my lovely readers! Hope you all are having a great day!

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