Hey folks! Long time, no post. Sheesh, I have been busy. I still haven't had a moment to update everyone on our trip to Vegas or the fact that I moved in a live-in nanny or that my youngest son just started PreK, or the biggest news so far that the BABY will be turning 1 on Friday!!! OMG!! Where does the time go?
I'll be having another contest or ten here in a short while so you want to make sure that you are keeping up on the posts. Based on my current schedule, it could literally happen at ANY TIME!
In the meantime, you see that new little Facebook Fan widget over on the right? Please go click on it and fan Karianna's page. She's my solar cooker lady and I absolutely love the one my hubby got me for my birthday. The fact that Karianna is an absolutely wonderful lady to chat with is a big deal as far as us deciding to buy this particular one.That thing is an absolute life saver nowadays with my Freelance career having taken off and it being too hot to actually cook anyway. The time and energy savings alone are helping with that live in nanny expense I mentioned above! HEHE....
So, just so you know, I'm not going to turn this into a Sponsored Post or Pay Blog completely. I SWEAR! Some things come up that are just too good to pass up and, with the economy the way it is, I know you will understand the occasional Paid For or Sponsored Post. I will never say anything that I don't completely agree with as the one thing I am is truthful(to a fault sometimes). You will always get an honest review of whatever it is and I will always try it, whatever it is, first before writing anything about it!
Well, I am currently sitting in Denny's drinking coffee and working several projects for clients waiting for hubby to get out of school so I will end this now and wish you a happy night!
Till I get a couple more minutes, LIVE, LAUGH, and LOVE!!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
TAKE CHARGE!!
As some of you know, a few years back I was a victim of a burglary. Someone came into my rented house through the only window that was not nailed shut. Me and the kids were asleep behind a closed door just 20 feet from this window. They took everything but I thought they had missed my checkbook. Well, turns out they were smart enough criminals and only took a handful here and there throughout the checks so as not to raise too much suspicion. Wasn't I surprised when a cop showed up at my door saying "This isn't your signature, is it?" Looking at it, nope, definitely not my signature and definitely not for the amount that was written. These guys went on a spending spree that concluded my usage of checks forever. Shortly after that, and the nightmare that followed trying to fix the mess, I found Netspend and their Prepaid Visa Card and haven't looked back!
Netspend is, in my opinion, the leading provider of reloadable prepaid debit cards and services in the United States. You can use it to make purchases, pay bills, secure reservations, and shop online. My husband and I have one account for emergency use that my mother has a card for. You know, "just in case". The other account is for our paychecks and we use the Online Bill Pay function to pay our bills. And, for those with bad credit who can't get a credit card but need the ability to use it, the Netspend card can be used anywhere the Visa logo is accepted. NetSpend has one of the most convenient networks in the country. With more than 30,000 card purchase locations and a total of approximately 90,000 debit card reload locations(including Murphy fuel centers), it is the absolute easiest way to get all the features you want without the headache and worry of an actual bank. With Netspend, you really are in charge!
A few examples of how a Netspend Prepaid Visa Card can help make your life easier.
1)They offer online bill pay. A couple of clicks and your done.
2)They offer direct deposit for payroll and government checks like your IRS tax refund. Take advantage of that and not have to wait for the US government to mail it out!
3)Let's say your daughter is off to college and finds herself needing funding. You have a card, she has a card. If you have a shared account, easy. If you have separate accounts, it's just as easy. They have cardholder to cardholder transfers so you can transfer money to anyone in the world with a Netspend card.
4)Think security. If you are wary about checks and cards in general, you only have to load on the card what you want to load on it.
5)Black Friday sale. You put only how much you want to spend for Christmas on your card and, come the early hours of the day after Thanksgiving, you sit in your pajamas and do your shopping online avoiding going over budget AND dealing with those nasty crowds!
6)Do as we did this week(post coming soon) and load what you budgeted for a trip to Vegas on your card and go have fun at Vegas knowing that you will be sticking within your spending means. We paid for the hotel and the plane tickets with ours and only put on the card what we were willing to lose gambling. It's working out pretty good and we are leaving tonight and aren't completely broke! YAY!!
So, now that I have rambled on about Netspend and how convenient it is and the ways you can use this card, I will say although this is a sponsored post, this is nothing more than my opinion. I have been using Netspend for more than 5 years now and have never had a moment where I was lost, confused, angry or disappointed like I had with my previous bank and it's ineptness. Trust me, you will NOT be any of the above if you check them out either!
You can see all the card and reload options plus their Terms and Conditions. They also have a FAQ section should you have any questions. You can also ask me for a referral and I will gladly email you one! Hope on over to Prepaid Visa Card and check them out!
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own and I stand behind them 100%.
Netspend is, in my opinion, the leading provider of reloadable prepaid debit cards and services in the United States. You can use it to make purchases, pay bills, secure reservations, and shop online. My husband and I have one account for emergency use that my mother has a card for. You know, "just in case". The other account is for our paychecks and we use the Online Bill Pay function to pay our bills. And, for those with bad credit who can't get a credit card but need the ability to use it, the Netspend card can be used anywhere the Visa logo is accepted. NetSpend has one of the most convenient networks in the country. With more than 30,000 card purchase locations and a total of approximately 90,000 debit card reload locations(including Murphy fuel centers), it is the absolute easiest way to get all the features you want without the headache and worry of an actual bank. With Netspend, you really are in charge!
A few examples of how a Netspend Prepaid Visa Card can help make your life easier.
1)They offer online bill pay. A couple of clicks and your done.
2)They offer direct deposit for payroll and government checks like your IRS tax refund. Take advantage of that and not have to wait for the US government to mail it out!
3)Let's say your daughter is off to college and finds herself needing funding. You have a card, she has a card. If you have a shared account, easy. If you have separate accounts, it's just as easy. They have cardholder to cardholder transfers so you can transfer money to anyone in the world with a Netspend card.
4)Think security. If you are wary about checks and cards in general, you only have to load on the card what you want to load on it.
5)Black Friday sale. You put only how much you want to spend for Christmas on your card and, come the early hours of the day after Thanksgiving, you sit in your pajamas and do your shopping online avoiding going over budget AND dealing with those nasty crowds!
6)Do as we did this week(post coming soon) and load what you budgeted for a trip to Vegas on your card and go have fun at Vegas knowing that you will be sticking within your spending means. We paid for the hotel and the plane tickets with ours and only put on the card what we were willing to lose gambling. It's working out pretty good and we are leaving tonight and aren't completely broke! YAY!!
So, now that I have rambled on about Netspend and how convenient it is and the ways you can use this card, I will say although this is a sponsored post, this is nothing more than my opinion. I have been using Netspend for more than 5 years now and have never had a moment where I was lost, confused, angry or disappointed like I had with my previous bank and it's ineptness. Trust me, you will NOT be any of the above if you check them out either!
You can see all the card and reload options plus their Terms and Conditions. They also have a FAQ section should you have any questions. You can also ask me for a referral and I will gladly email you one! Hope on over to Prepaid Visa Card and check them out!
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own and I stand behind them 100%.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Rockstar Roasted Coffee & Energy Light Vanilla
Ok, well, I've gotten a little distracted from my blog lately with all the stuff I have going through Elance(LOVE IT!!) and not feeling well and the million other things going on. I absolutely love that site! It's time to get back on to my Coffee & Tea Search and Reviews. Today, let's talk about the Rockstar Roasted Coffee & Energy Light Vanilla flavor.
As some of you know, Rockstar has a full line of energy drinks out on the market. I'm assuming they brought about the Coffee flavored ones to compete with the Starbucks version or maybe it's vice versa, I don't really know. Well, I was browsing the shelves at the store to see if they carried this one particular flavor that my husband has. Of course, they don't. I noticed this can that looked like a Rockstar and a Starbucks drink mated. lol. It was Light Vanilla and contained 50% Less fat and 50% fewer calories. As I have been watching my weight for quite some time now, I figured what the heck, I can get my coffee fix and watch the calories at the same time.
So, I took the 4 pack home and chilled it. The next morning I woke up and decided to take the easy way out and not brew my regular coffee that morning. I popped open the can, took a sip, and realized that it was very watery. The taste was good, not overpowering or anything, but it was really just plain watery. It was the right amount of sweet, the right flavor of coffee, but I prefer mine creamier. This wasn't what I expected at all. My husband, however, tasted it and went "Wow! That's something I could drink." He's very picky about his drinks so, as impressed as he was, he now has a ready supply of them waiting for him when he wants them.
I think this next week I am going to compare the Regular Rockstar Vanilla with the Starbucks Vanilla and see which one I like more. If the Light Rockstar with its 50% less of everything is ok, then with the 50% added back it should be even better, right? Guess we will see....
Till next time, Live, Laugh, and, as always, Love!
Thanks for continuing to follow me and my ramblings!
Amy
As some of you know, Rockstar has a full line of energy drinks out on the market. I'm assuming they brought about the Coffee flavored ones to compete with the Starbucks version or maybe it's vice versa, I don't really know. Well, I was browsing the shelves at the store to see if they carried this one particular flavor that my husband has. Of course, they don't. I noticed this can that looked like a Rockstar and a Starbucks drink mated. lol. It was Light Vanilla and contained 50% Less fat and 50% fewer calories. As I have been watching my weight for quite some time now, I figured what the heck, I can get my coffee fix and watch the calories at the same time.
So, I took the 4 pack home and chilled it. The next morning I woke up and decided to take the easy way out and not brew my regular coffee that morning. I popped open the can, took a sip, and realized that it was very watery. The taste was good, not overpowering or anything, but it was really just plain watery. It was the right amount of sweet, the right flavor of coffee, but I prefer mine creamier. This wasn't what I expected at all. My husband, however, tasted it and went "Wow! That's something I could drink." He's very picky about his drinks so, as impressed as he was, he now has a ready supply of them waiting for him when he wants them.
I think this next week I am going to compare the Regular Rockstar Vanilla with the Starbucks Vanilla and see which one I like more. If the Light Rockstar with its 50% less of everything is ok, then with the 50% added back it should be even better, right? Guess we will see....
Till next time, Live, Laugh, and, as always, Love!
Thanks for continuing to follow me and my ramblings!
Amy
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Zappos Shoes
As we are all very much aware, school is starting in a couple weeks. I have the great pleasure of school shopping for 5 children this year. They all have their own particularly likes, dislikes, and personalities. Each year, I am finding it harder and harder to find cost effective ways to outfit them to not only not kill my bank account, but to also make sure they are "cool", as it just would be the end of the world if they weren't so.
My biggest headache up till last year was buying them shoes. With prices escalating, it was always a chore to find them the shoes they need at a price we could afford. My girls are now into Women's size shoes so no little girly styles for them. We all know that the Big W does not carry anything "cool" so that just would not do! Last year, right around this same time, I found a site that I fell in love with for our shoe buying needs. Zappos.com carries all the styles of shoes that my girls and boys want as well as the ones to fit my husband's and my needs. Zappos has great prices as well which helps to keep within budget. They've got all the great brand names such as Nike, Adidas, and Reebok right there in one location! It's an absolutely fabulous website and my kids were uber happy too! No complaints this year about having ugly shoes either! YAY!!!
Go, take a moment from the frustration of the "I'm bored" rant that I'm sure you are hearing as much as I am, and go take a look at the great running shoes they've got at Zappos. They are having a great sale on some of their styles. Personally, I'm picking up ME a pair of the Air VXT II they've got on sale. They are just like a pair that I FINALLY wore out. They are my favorite shoe ever and at a price that doesn't break me! While at Zappos, be sure to check out all of the other styles of shoes, clothes, and accessories they have in stock. They literally have something for everyone in your family and, the best part is, you don't even have to leave your house and fight the horrible crowds! Now tell me that isn't a win-win situation!
Be sure to check out http://www.zappos.com/running-shoes to see my new shoes that will be coming to me soon!
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own and I stand behind them 100%.
My biggest headache up till last year was buying them shoes. With prices escalating, it was always a chore to find them the shoes they need at a price we could afford. My girls are now into Women's size shoes so no little girly styles for them. We all know that the Big W does not carry anything "cool" so that just would not do! Last year, right around this same time, I found a site that I fell in love with for our shoe buying needs. Zappos.com carries all the styles of shoes that my girls and boys want as well as the ones to fit my husband's and my needs. Zappos has great prices as well which helps to keep within budget. They've got all the great brand names such as Nike, Adidas, and Reebok right there in one location! It's an absolutely fabulous website and my kids were uber happy too! No complaints this year about having ugly shoes either! YAY!!!
Go, take a moment from the frustration of the "I'm bored" rant that I'm sure you are hearing as much as I am, and go take a look at the great running shoes they've got at Zappos. They are having a great sale on some of their styles. Personally, I'm picking up ME a pair of the Air VXT II they've got on sale. They are just like a pair that I FINALLY wore out. They are my favorite shoe ever and at a price that doesn't break me! While at Zappos, be sure to check out all of the other styles of shoes, clothes, and accessories they have in stock. They literally have something for everyone in your family and, the best part is, you don't even have to leave your house and fight the horrible crowds! Now tell me that isn't a win-win situation!
Be sure to check out http://www.zappos.com/running-shoes to see my new shoes that will be coming to me soon!
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own and I stand behind them 100%.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Taking your photos to the next level at www.lifepics.com!
We all know how important our photos are to us. They catch our moments and turn them into memories to treasure, one at a time, so we can look back and so we can share with others who weren't lucky enough to be there. We never want to miss a second. Sometimes those pictures catch things that we wouldn't have actually seen otherwise; like that butterfly on your daughters nose that landed just as you clicked the button. It's moments like that we want to keep and share and look back to in years to come. LifePics understands how important your memories are and is offering a great service backed up by great customer service.
LifePics was formed in 2000 and has brought retail photo services and technology together with the internet to create the world's first 1-hour online photo processing network. They have partnered with more than 20,000 stores to bring your pictures directly to you. You can edit your pictures online and then send them to one of the many retailers in your area for printing. We all know how hard it is to find an hour to wait for your pictures after waiting in line to drop the memory card off or even having the state of mind to remember to go pick them up in the first place. With LifePics, you load your pictures, adjust them as you want them(no more red eye!), and order your prints so they are ready when you need them to be. Or, as is my preference, you can have them mailed directly to you so no special trips back to the store to pick them up with the limited time you have left in your day.
Customers who use the LifePics network get free, UNLIMITED, high resolution storage for your images, the ability to share your images just about everywhere you need and want too, and social networking options. You can also create great photo products like mugs, mouse pads, calendars, t-shirts and all those other gifts that would make the Grandparents happy or give you the ability to show off your wonderful children no matter where you are! You also get hundreds of different print options, and often, these are available in 1 hour so if you happen to know you are going to be in the area and want them in a rush, you can swing right by and pick them up!
LifePics offers several other services to not only consumers, but to the professional photographer and to the retailers as well. If you want to set up a website to sell your masterpieces or expand your current business, THIS is the place to do that! They have something for everyone. They even offer some really great tips to those of us who may need them! Be sure to check out their Photo Tips and Spark while you are there! Read through the tips as they will give you some great ideas to really help create some wonderful pictures!
I know there are a lot of options out there but none of them offer the great customer service you receive at LifePics. Real people with a passion for what they do and the experience to back it up! You won't deal with a better group of professionals!
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own and I stand behind them 100%.
LifePics was formed in 2000 and has brought retail photo services and technology together with the internet to create the world's first 1-hour online photo processing network. They have partnered with more than 20,000 stores to bring your pictures directly to you. You can edit your pictures online and then send them to one of the many retailers in your area for printing. We all know how hard it is to find an hour to wait for your pictures after waiting in line to drop the memory card off or even having the state of mind to remember to go pick them up in the first place. With LifePics, you load your pictures, adjust them as you want them(no more red eye!), and order your prints so they are ready when you need them to be. Or, as is my preference, you can have them mailed directly to you so no special trips back to the store to pick them up with the limited time you have left in your day.
Customers who use the LifePics network get free, UNLIMITED, high resolution storage for your images, the ability to share your images just about everywhere you need and want too, and social networking options. You can also create great photo products like mugs, mouse pads, calendars, t-shirts and all those other gifts that would make the Grandparents happy or give you the ability to show off your wonderful children no matter where you are! You also get hundreds of different print options, and often, these are available in 1 hour so if you happen to know you are going to be in the area and want them in a rush, you can swing right by and pick them up!
LifePics offers several other services to not only consumers, but to the professional photographer and to the retailers as well. If you want to set up a website to sell your masterpieces or expand your current business, THIS is the place to do that! They have something for everyone. They even offer some really great tips to those of us who may need them! Be sure to check out their Photo Tips and Spark while you are there! Read through the tips as they will give you some great ideas to really help create some wonderful pictures!
I know there are a lot of options out there but none of them offer the great customer service you receive at LifePics. Real people with a passion for what they do and the experience to back it up! You won't deal with a better group of professionals!
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own and I stand behind them 100%.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Ok, I'm amused!!
So it evidently doesn't take much to amuse me today, but this was funny. I have Google Alerts set up on my gmail account. You know GOOGLE MAIL. Well, my Google alert just ended up in my spam folder. OOPS?!?! HAHA! Yeah, I know it probably wasn't funny to anyone but me, but it cracked me up!
Working on a project that pays well so will have to catch up more later. It's getting crazy around here. Right now, we have a gas leak which has to be fixed(joy) and for being Texas in the summer, I'm FREEZING!! It's 86 degrees out instead of 106 and you'd think my body would enjoy the break, but NooOOoo!! What's up with that? I even had to turn off the air conditioners in here!
Ok, will catch up with y'all later! Till then, Live Laugh, and most definitely LOVE!!
Amy
Working on a project that pays well so will have to catch up more later. It's getting crazy around here. Right now, we have a gas leak which has to be fixed(joy) and for being Texas in the summer, I'm FREEZING!! It's 86 degrees out instead of 106 and you'd think my body would enjoy the break, but NooOOoo!! What's up with that? I even had to turn off the air conditioners in here!
Ok, will catch up with y'all later! Till then, Live Laugh, and most definitely LOVE!!
Amy
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Bloggers Needed for Review!!
Hey all! I am in need of bloggers to try out a new energy drink and write a nifty little review on the product. It's 80% juice and so much better for you than the Monsters, Rockstars, and Red Bulls!
Anyone who volunteers will get a can of the drink as well as a write up on my blog here and I will tweet the link to the review plus post it on all my other social networking sites so as to draw more traffic to your blog as well!
If interested, please leave me a comment or send me an email with ENERGY in the title to amyswinningways@gmail.com
Thanks in advance!!!
Amy
Anyone who volunteers will get a can of the drink as well as a write up on my blog here and I will tweet the link to the review plus post it on all my other social networking sites so as to draw more traffic to your blog as well!
If interested, please leave me a comment or send me an email with ENERGY in the title to amyswinningways@gmail.com
Thanks in advance!!!
Amy
Saturday, July 18, 2009
My Coffee and Tea Adventure begins....
As I sit here with my Venti White Chocolate Mocha from Starbucks, I can’t help but reflect on all the different types of coffees and teas there are in the world. As a self-proclaimed coffee and tea addict (my friends and family will back me up on this), I have tried literally hundreds of different kinds, brands, strengths, sizes, beans, leaves, you name it and have made a mere dent in all of the different options out there. I mean, WOW! There is literally something for everyone. Whether you like it hot or cold, sweet or unsweetened, mild or strong, or if you are one of those, as I am, who have to yield to their mood to decide the offering of the day, you can and will find it…if you know where to look! Doubt me? Come along for the ride as we discover them all and you can decide for yourself!
Over the next, oh I don’t know, DECADE, I am going on a coffee and tea hunt and will be documenting all my findings for my readers. My goal is to try and review every type, brand, flavor, and essence of coffee and tea out there and all the gadgets that go with. If there is a coffee air freshener or any other coffee/tea “flavored” something or another, I WILL find it and post it here so you know who, what, when, where, and if applicable, why it is what it is. If I like it, you will know about it. If I hate it, you will know that too. I want to give you all an opportunity to know what is really out there so that you too can have an idea about it and broaden your horizons as well. Maybe, just maybe, I can convince you to go try it for yourself. If not, well, then you can live vicariously through me.
Now, as I already have this in hand, let’s discuss Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha. Anyone who knows Starbucks and has had the opportunity to try a White Chocolate Mocha will probably tell you that it can only be described as “this side of Heaven”. It is smooth and creamy while holding a brilliant White Chocolate flavor. I prefer mine quad strength so when I go to make my order, or if you go now that you are curious, just say you need a “Quad Venti White Mocha” and they will fix you right up. The number of shots depends on the size but if you want a Venti, you will get 2 espresso shots, 3-4 squirts of white mocha and vanilla. It is then filled the rest of the way with freshly steamed milk and topped with whipped cream (which, by the way, they make fresh everyday). It’s a pretty simple little recipe and, once I decide on the first espresso machine to review, we will definitely have to try it out at home.
Next time you go to SB, be sure to check out your cup when you get it. It will tell you exactly what you ordered, if you happen to know Starbucks-speak, that is! If you order a quad, it will have a 4 listed for shots. The syrup will be listed as WM. If you order with no whip, it will say either NW or will have a circle with a W in the center and will have a line crossed over it. It’s all rather basic, but it is still really fun to check out if you haven’t already.In the future, I will be posting an article on exactly what all the little things on the side of that cup mean.
One of the other wonderful things I really like when I go to Starbucks is the Mint Chocolate Brownie. It’s very chocolaty and extremely rich. It will make you pucker and your eyes roll in the back of your head all at once. It was my weakness at Christmas time this last year. It’s bright green on top and has the most awesome taste. If you’ve ever had Mint Chocolate ice cream, just think about it being mixed into a brownie batter and cooked up right. Now tell me your mouth isn’t watering just thinking about it! It wasn't available today and I really wanted one so I am hoping that it wasn't just a holiday item. I haven't paid any attention recently when I've gone as my mood did not dictate it, but this time, well, I want my Mint Chocolate Brownie!!
Well, I have to go fix dinner so this was my recommendation for the day. I am going to sit back here and continue enjoying this absolutely wonderful drink and continue my search of espresso machines after dinner is done. I currently have it narrowed down to about 35 and there are STILL more to be seen that fit into the price range I am looking for. Decisions, decisions! If you happen to have one to recommend, I would love to hear from you! Just drop me a comment on here and I will gladly check it out! I may have to just try them one at a time and review them as I go. Hmmmmm, there's a thought!
As always, thanks for reading, and until next time: Live, Laugh, and Love!
Over the next, oh I don’t know, DECADE, I am going on a coffee and tea hunt and will be documenting all my findings for my readers. My goal is to try and review every type, brand, flavor, and essence of coffee and tea out there and all the gadgets that go with. If there is a coffee air freshener or any other coffee/tea “flavored” something or another, I WILL find it and post it here so you know who, what, when, where, and if applicable, why it is what it is. If I like it, you will know about it. If I hate it, you will know that too. I want to give you all an opportunity to know what is really out there so that you too can have an idea about it and broaden your horizons as well. Maybe, just maybe, I can convince you to go try it for yourself. If not, well, then you can live vicariously through me.
Now, as I already have this in hand, let’s discuss Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha. Anyone who knows Starbucks and has had the opportunity to try a White Chocolate Mocha will probably tell you that it can only be described as “this side of Heaven”. It is smooth and creamy while holding a brilliant White Chocolate flavor. I prefer mine quad strength so when I go to make my order, or if you go now that you are curious, just say you need a “Quad Venti White Mocha” and they will fix you right up. The number of shots depends on the size but if you want a Venti, you will get 2 espresso shots, 3-4 squirts of white mocha and vanilla. It is then filled the rest of the way with freshly steamed milk and topped with whipped cream (which, by the way, they make fresh everyday). It’s a pretty simple little recipe and, once I decide on the first espresso machine to review, we will definitely have to try it out at home.
Next time you go to SB, be sure to check out your cup when you get it. It will tell you exactly what you ordered, if you happen to know Starbucks-speak, that is! If you order a quad, it will have a 4 listed for shots. The syrup will be listed as WM. If you order with no whip, it will say either NW or will have a circle with a W in the center and will have a line crossed over it. It’s all rather basic, but it is still really fun to check out if you haven’t already.In the future, I will be posting an article on exactly what all the little things on the side of that cup mean.
One of the other wonderful things I really like when I go to Starbucks is the Mint Chocolate Brownie. It’s very chocolaty and extremely rich. It will make you pucker and your eyes roll in the back of your head all at once. It was my weakness at Christmas time this last year. It’s bright green on top and has the most awesome taste. If you’ve ever had Mint Chocolate ice cream, just think about it being mixed into a brownie batter and cooked up right. Now tell me your mouth isn’t watering just thinking about it! It wasn't available today and I really wanted one so I am hoping that it wasn't just a holiday item. I haven't paid any attention recently when I've gone as my mood did not dictate it, but this time, well, I want my Mint Chocolate Brownie!!
Well, I have to go fix dinner so this was my recommendation for the day. I am going to sit back here and continue enjoying this absolutely wonderful drink and continue my search of espresso machines after dinner is done. I currently have it narrowed down to about 35 and there are STILL more to be seen that fit into the price range I am looking for. Decisions, decisions! If you happen to have one to recommend, I would love to hear from you! Just drop me a comment on here and I will gladly check it out! I may have to just try them one at a time and review them as I go. Hmmmmm, there's a thought!
As always, thanks for reading, and until next time: Live, Laugh, and Love!
Monday, July 13, 2009
New Winner Selected in My First Contest!!
Unfortunately, the previous winner did not respond so I had to pick a new winner. Adanma you are the winner for this contest! I have emailed you so please respond and I will get you your prize!
Thanks!
Amy
Thanks!
Amy
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Make money with Kellogg's Fuel for School Rebate
Thanks to The Coupon "High" for this little money maker! I follow her blog religiously!! Go check her out!
The Kellogg's Fuel for School rebate is back again this year! Purchase 10 participating Kellogg's products between July 6, 2009 and September 30, 2009 and send in the rebate form and you'll receive a $10 rebate check plus a $70 coupon code from Dell.
The participating Kellogg's products are:
* any Kellogg's Cereal (10 oz. or larger)
* any Keebler or Austin Product (8 oz. or larger)
* any Sunshine Product (8 oz. or larger)
* any Eggo Product (4 ct. or larger)
* any Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal Bar (8 ct. or larger)
* any Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bar (8 ct. or larger)
* any Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries (8 ct. or larger)
* any Kellogg's Reice Krispies Treats Squares (8 ct. or larger)
* any Kellogg's Fruit Flavored Snacks (6 ct. or larger)
* any MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods Product (5 oz. or larger)
* any 100 Calorie Right Bites (6 ct. or larger)
Print your rebate form by logging into your Kellogg's account (or signing up for a new account) and then going here. Please note that all items must be purchased in the same transaction and you must send in the UPC symbols, the rebate form, and the original register receipt.
Last year, there were all kinds of opportunities to snag some excellent buys with this rebate form and I'm guessing this year will be no different.
Here's one way you can currently turn this rebate into a money-maker:
Buy 10 Eggo BakeShop products at Target this week for $1.50 each
Use 10 $1/1 coupons here, here or here (you can usually print 2 at each site, by hitting back and refresh - to get 10 you'll need 2 computers)
Spend $5.00 plus tax out of pocket
Send in your receipt, the UPC codes, and the rebate form
Get $10 rebate check from Kellogg's
Approximately $4 money-maker after the sale, coupons, and rebate (minus the cost of tax and stamps)
The Kellogg's Fuel for School rebate is back again this year! Purchase 10 participating Kellogg's products between July 6, 2009 and September 30, 2009 and send in the rebate form and you'll receive a $10 rebate check plus a $70 coupon code from Dell.
The participating Kellogg's products are:
* any Kellogg's Cereal (10 oz. or larger)
* any Keebler or Austin Product (8 oz. or larger)
* any Sunshine Product (8 oz. or larger)
* any Eggo Product (4 ct. or larger)
* any Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal Bar (8 ct. or larger)
* any Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bar (8 ct. or larger)
* any Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries (8 ct. or larger)
* any Kellogg's Reice Krispies Treats Squares (8 ct. or larger)
* any Kellogg's Fruit Flavored Snacks (6 ct. or larger)
* any MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods Product (5 oz. or larger)
* any 100 Calorie Right Bites (6 ct. or larger)
Print your rebate form by logging into your Kellogg's account (or signing up for a new account) and then going here. Please note that all items must be purchased in the same transaction and you must send in the UPC symbols, the rebate form, and the original register receipt.
Last year, there were all kinds of opportunities to snag some excellent buys with this rebate form and I'm guessing this year will be no different.
Here's one way you can currently turn this rebate into a money-maker:
Buy 10 Eggo BakeShop products at Target this week for $1.50 each
Use 10 $1/1 coupons here, here or here (you can usually print 2 at each site, by hitting back and refresh - to get 10 you'll need 2 computers)
Spend $5.00 plus tax out of pocket
Send in your receipt, the UPC codes, and the rebate form
Get $10 rebate check from Kellogg's
Approximately $4 money-maker after the sale, coupons, and rebate (minus the cost of tax and stamps)
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