Saturday, November 17, 2012

The arrival of my Cooking Light Selects Cravebox

 I got the opportunity to receive the Cravebox Cooking Light box and I was super excited and surprised to see what came in it. This was my first Cravebox and I can surely say that I will be indulging again in this wonderful opportunity. I was impressed at the amount of items included in this box.

Inside this box:
 
Perfect Pinch Salt Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning from McCormick..perfectpinch.com
Explore your passion for flavor! Combinations of herbs and spices that help you create inspired dishes your family will love. With 22 varieties, including 7 salt-free, its easy to add perfectly blended flavor to your meals.
 
Nectresse 100% natural, no-calorie sweetener, from the makers of Splenda..nectresse.com
The deliciously sweet extract of monk fruit combined with the perfect blend of other natural sweeteners. 100% natural with nothing artificial.
 
Tully's French Roast Coffee..tullys.com
Tully's captures just the right flavors in every satisfying cup. Tully's french roast is the ultimate coffee story, as written in parisian cafe: powerful and intense, with a bittersweet end.
 
Fruit Crisp from DOLE..dole.com
When you need a little "me time", reach for a DOLE Fruit Crisp, the perfect combination of all-natural fruit and crunchy oat, and brown sugar topping, warm or cold.
 
Torani- Live with Flavor..torani.com
Torani's the secret ingredient in coffeehouses everywhere. Treat your coffee to Torani for authentic coffeehouse flavor.
 
Cooking Light..cookinglight.com
Cooking Light, the largest epicurean magazine in the U.S., is the only epicurean brand positioned at the intersection of great-tasting food and healthfulness. The brand delivers innovative recipes, nutrition advice, and resources to live a healthiful lifestyle across multiple consumer platforms.
 
Extra items:
Special Cooking Light Subscription offer of $1 an issue + FREE access to the 25th Anniversary Issue on a personal TABLET device.
Recipe card from McCormick for Garlic & Herb Lemon Chicken
Recipe card from Tully's Coffee for Banana bread
Coupon from Torani Syrup for $1 off any flavor Torani syrup
Quick Reference Equivalency Chart magnet from Cooking Light
 
I would say this box was stuffed!

The Scoop on Cravebox

A fun, new way to discover products that make life better.

Cravebox is a wildly popular product discovery service that puts crave-worthy products into the hands of our lucky Cravebox Members. Our team of Cravebox Curators scours the earth for the best of the best, and carefully prepares boxes that are delivered to members’ homes.
Our Cravebox Curators pack up handsome and hefty boxes filled with products, gadgets, doodads and supplies focused around a theme, activity, occasion or hobby that our Members love. Members are notified as soon as each new box is available, and have about a week to come to the Cravebox website to enter a drawing for that Cravebox. Winners are notified as soon as the drawing is completed, and receive their box within about two weeks. Boxes are available to members for just $10 - $15 each.
Getting Chosen in a Drawing. So how do you get chosen in a Cravebox drawing? Most of the winners are chosen at random. But for every shipment, a small number of the boxes are set aside for our most active members - the ones who tweet and blog and post and upload photos and videos about Cravebox and the cool products they get inside each box. So if you love Cravebox, represent!
Cravebox Categories. Because we know that our Members want the best for every facet of their lives, we didn't stop at just one kind of product. Instead, our Cravebox Curators are out researching products for all the areas our Members have told us they care about most, including:
  • Health and Wellness
  • Cooking, Baking and Grilling
  • Beauty and Skincare
  • Hobbies, Crafts and Recreation
  • Kids, Babies and Parenting
  • Home Organization and Home Cleaning Solutions
  • Pets
So join us and get into the Cravebox Craze! And if you’re way into any of our categories and would like to become one of our expert Curators, please check out our program.
 
You can check out Cravebox here: http://www.cravebox.com/
 
You can check out Cooking Light here: http://www.cookinglight.com/
 
You can check out Torani here: http://www.torani.com/
 
 
You can check Nectresse here: http://www.nectresse.com/
 
You can check out Dole here: http://www.dole.com/
 
You can check out Tully's here: http://www.tullys.com/
 
 
 
 
 
 


Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Top Pre Christmas Giveaways I'm following

With so many Giveaways going on right now I had to have a place to store all of the sites for easy access. I cant believe all of the awesome prizes and packages that are being given away. Its a little like heaven for me. Not really! But I am loving it! Now I just hope I am able to win some of them.  We all have just as good a chance as the other. I hope you are able to take advantage of entering some of these amazing giveaways! Good Luck!



http://www.freesamplemomma.com/blog/etching-expressions/----Etching Expressions Personalized Bottles Giveaway
by Di on November 1, 2012....Ends in 14dys
 
http://www.aspectacledowl.com/jc-toys-30-days-of-christmas-giveaway-event-day-3/--------La Real Newborn Doll 15"(Boy or Girl) or La Newborn 14", JC Toys
Posted on ....Ends in 3dys
 
by Unknown Mami on November 5, 2012...Ends in 11dys
 


Sleep Number i10 Queen Bed Sweepstakes
by Jamie on November 5, 2012...Ends in 5dys

   
Fitbit Ultra Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker


Win a Health & Wellness Trio from Chosen Foods
Ends 11/09 – Keurig Platinum Brewer Giveaway

Contours® Options® LT Tandem Stroller Giveaway

Monday, October 29, 2012

My Cravebox Craze and Garden Botanika Sweet Mint Foot Care

Somehow I came across a post that included info about a tweet party with Cravebox and had to try it for the first time. I am pretty new to all of this tweeting and Twitter party's with tweet grids and the such. But never fearful, I dove right in. My first time was pretty discouraging because I couldn't keep up with all the the tweets in the grid. It moves so fast and its hard to keep up with all of the posts that are happening. I tried it again, and to my dismay, it was still the same. I wasn't any better, even after now being a little more familiar with how things work. I was just about to quit and leave before the party was over and then, out of no where, I saw "You won a Garden Botanika Tote" attached to my tweet profile name. I couldn't believe it. I was asked to send my info in a DM- Direct Message and before you know it, I received my package in the mail. It was a small sheer tote with a drawstring that contained  3 items.

a 4oz. bottle of Garden Botanika Body Care Sweet Mint Foot spray that refreshes and deodorizes with Aloe, Peppermint, and Tea Tree Extracts.

a 4oz. tub of Garden Botanika Touch Sweet Mint AHA Foot Treatment that renews and revitalizes with AHA, Peppermint Leaf Extract, and Shea and Cacao Seed Butters

and a 4 oz. tub of Garden Botanika Body Care Sweet Mint Foot Polish that exfoliates and softens with Walnut Shell, Peppermint Leaf Extract, and Tea Tree Oil

The sweet mint scent reminds me of the Andes brand mints. I can just imagine the chocolates melting in my mouth every time I use it. And it works. The spray gives me relief at the end of the day and the scrub and cream give me relaxation after I have had a long week.

Of course, I signed up for the Cravebox product discovery service. It is a program that brings wonderful crave-worthy products right to your door. The cost is minimal and you can choose what box you would like to try by opting in for the drawing. Not everyone will win in the drawing but everyone has a good and equal chance of being chose. The more you tweet, blog and facebook talk about it the better your chance. I have been chose to receive the Cooking Light Selects Cravebox that seems to be centered around cooking, which I love.

As soon as I get my box, I will post picks and just as soon as I get to sample all of the products, I will let you know about them all. I am so excited and look forward to sharing more with you in the future.

The picture below is of my Garden Botanika tote that I received as a prize during the Summer Health and Beauty Cravebox Twitter party on September 10th, 2012.


 
 

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Barista Prima House Party

I have been chose to host a Barista Prima House Party. If you have never heard of the House Party, then please, let me tell you about it! It is a wonderful place where you get exclusive access to products for you and your friends to try, from food, drink, toys and electronics, and so so so much more! They send the product and you invite the people and provide the food and fun.

It is easy to apply to and doesn't cost anything but time. You go to the website https://www.houseparty.com/  You create an account and choose which party that you are interested in. Once the selection process has completed then they will notify you of their picks and if you are one of the chosen , they will send the package of goodies to you. You then invite your friends and provide a place or home for the party. They like it when you take pictures or video and post it to your account. It also helps in the selection process if you are active in talking about how much you want to get chosen.

Here are some photos of what my box looked like and what came in it. I received this Party pack to try and share for free.


I am so excited and I can't wait to sample all of this wonderful coffee with all of my friends!

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee

I have a history of working as a Barista at one of the most popular coffee chains around and I can say that I truly miss it. The fresh aroma, as I arrived to work every morning and the wonderful taste on my tongue as I sipped my coffee to wake up while getting the store set up. I sampled everything from Lattes to Cappucino's ( real ones) from fresh brewed coffee to frappuccinos and tea. I never got tired of it! I did put on a few pounds from all of the milk and sweeteners though. Needless to say, I still crave that smell and taste every morning. I do have my preferences but I love to try new brands and roasts, so I never turn down a chance to try coffee. Especially when its free coffee!

I own a Keurig brewer but I also use a French Press. I like to change up my daily routine and I go from hot coffee, to Lattes, to Iced coffee. I don't like to purchase already flavored coffee like Hazelnut and French Vanilla but I do like a good flavored creamer like International Delight and I also use flavored syrups like Torani. Right now I am stuck on everything Pumkin. It could be the weather, I'm not sure!

After several attempts, I won a Latte Lovers Essentials Kit and it was delivered today! So excited I am. I entered the promotion everyday in hopes of winning this or a Keurig and I am happy that I won this. It was filled with a beautiful Bodum milk frother, a Latte Lovers coffee mug, McCormick cinnamon, 8oz. can of ground LavAzza coffee, a coupon for a free gallon of Milk and Torani Vanilla syrup. The coffee is one that I have never heard of but am eager to try.

 
 
One day I will own a Latte machine but until then, this will have to do, and I am not complaining!!!
 

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Getting back on track after my families loss and more great giveaways

I have been away for a little while because I had a death in the family and I could not think straight. Its amazing what a loss can do to your mind. Even though he was my Step-Father, Bobby was a good man and loved me dearly. He was mostly loved by all and had a big heart! My mom is still struggling but I am confident that with the Lord's help she is going to do just fine!

I tried to stay up to date with Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter so I was able to connect with my mobile and still enter some great giveaways that I will be posting below. Sometimes it was all that I could do to not think of him.

Here are some of the great giveaways that I have entered! Good Luck!

1. heatherfrostx.blogspot.com is giving away a $25 Gift card to Starbucks (how could you resist) due to her blog reaching 500 fans. This is her first giveaway so go support her!

2. SpaFinder is hosting a "Me Day"sweepstakes ---Enter to win 1 of 8 AMAZING daily prizes! One (1) entrant will win per day. No need to enter the sweepstakes more than once to be qualified to win other prizes. Each daily prize winner will receive one (1) of the following gifts (valued at up to $200): Jewelry from Ice, make up from e.l.f. Cosmetics, your choice of a hair tool from Folica.com, or a SpaFinder Wellness gift card! Ends October 17th at 23:59...http://bit.ly/MeDay2012

 

3. http://countryoutfitter.com/giveaway/oldgringo, they have some wonderful looking boots! They are giving away a pair of Old Gringo cowgirl boots on October 15th.


 
4. WIN a Tasty Favorites Cravebox - 2 chances to win from blog winner Boulderbon!! View her video for entry details: http://bit.ly/RnxOnL (Deadline TONIGHT at midnight)(Sorry for the short notice).

5. Fall is here and you have a chance to win some fabulous Fall food products. Review a food product, or post a recipe on SheSpeaks and be entered to WIN! http://ow.ly/erhje Contest ends at 6:00 p.m.ET on Monday, October 31st.

6. WIN a Tasty Favorites Cravebox from Cravebox blog winner "Check it Out! with Dawn." TWO WINNERS will be selected! http://bit.ly/SXwFVR. Giveaway ends on October 15th. (Sorry for the short notice)

 
7. The TomKat Studio posts: giveaway is filled with fabulous HALLOWEEN goodies including treats from Banner Boutique, CiCi & Ryann + The TomKat Studio Shop! Creep over to their blog post to enter! http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/happy-halloween-giveaway-sale/
 
8. Frugal Girls Giveaway: Target $100 Gift Card!! Giveaway will end at 10am PST on Monday, 10/22. This giveaway is sponsored by Heidi @ TheFrugalGirls.com

Read more:
http://thefrugalgirls.com/2012/10/frugal-girls-giveaway-target-100-gift-card.html#ixzz29KXtJuJQ
 
9.Enter to win Freebie Friday at Strivectin each Friday.....https://www.facebook.com/StriVectin/app_309437872458412
 
 

11. Cleava: A Snap to Bra Cami Review & Giveaway ...from Check it Out! with Dawn http://checkitoutdawn.blogspot.com/2012/10/cleava-snap-to-bra-cami-review-giveaway.html


Whew!...Thats alot and I am sure that I have forgotten someone. And as always, if you become a Tweeter, Facebook follower and a member of a blogging community and sampling box program you can land yourself some great stuff and opportunities. Please email me if you would like to know more!!!!

Please follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest and Please! subscribe to my Blog by Email!! Why you say? Because I love to share!


Until next time........


 

Monday, October 8, 2012

Updated Naturals Voxbox reviews

As you know, I have had time to sample all of the great goodies from my Influenster Naturals Voxbox. I was so impressed at what I had rec'd that I wanted to make sure that I was able to try each item out and give my honest opinion.

There was only one CleanWell Natural Hand Sanitizer Wipes available for me to try but I loved the fresh and clean, non alcohol feeling that I got when I used it. It is made with natural thyme oil that kills germs yet contains no harsh chemicals. CleanWell truly is a better way to clean.


There was only one EBoost effervescent packet as well. I used this up quick but I didn't notice any extra energy and I wasn't crazy about the orange flavor. I am willing to try another flavor.

 
The Original Dish drying mat is wonderful. I have to hand wash my dishes due to not having an automatic dishwasher but its ok. It saves water usage and I have this wonderful drying mat that can be washed and hung to dry. I love it!

LypSyl LypMoisturizer is another great product. It goes on smooth with a hint of mint for cooling. It doesn't feel waxy and it provides super amounts of moisture. It is created with pure Swedish beeswax, organic shea butter and vitamins A and E for long-lasting, deep-penetrating moisture and lip care protection.

Now, I still have to review the Maxi hair vitamin that I would like to use just a little bit longer and I have already left my review of the GeoDeo and the Nectresse sweetener in previous postings.

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Red Balloon Run and Ride, Cupcakes and Birthday cakes

I am currently part of a fundraising team called "Fantastico Plastico" that exclusively benefits Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

 
Last year we raised over $5K to use within the "Plastics and Craniofacial" department for the kids and their families. We usually hold many bake sales, a silent auction and ask for donations throughout the year. The event is held in October and has many activities for the kids. I would encourage everyone to check out the website and donate to one of these great teams for the children! http://www.redballoonevent.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Home

Of course I would prefer you donate to my team "Fantastico Plastico" but any team is a great choice!

Here are some pictures of our Cupcake bake sale that we take pride in!

Only one of our teammates, Angie,  is a professional baker and so we all compete to create beauties to impress! Angie makes some beautiful cakes and other creations and we are always excited to see what she will make. Here is some of her other beauties from our last bake sale:



 And here are some of her cakes that she makes for others events such as birthdays and the such:












 
She is awesome to say the least!

Have a great day!


Saturday, September 29, 2012

Cravebox giveaway from Vlogger on youtube and PREVAGE® Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum giveaway from SheSpeaks

 
Cravebox Giveaway from latoyaoneall to win a Cravebox from Hunt's Delicious Dinneers. She is giving away a box to One lucky viewer on Oct 4th! Watch the video below...
 
 
 
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On to another giveaway......................http://www.shespeaks.com is a wonderful program and they offer giveaways too.

Enter the SheSpeaks PREVAGE® Giveaway to Win a New Product From Elizabeth Arden #PrevageLashes.......They are giving away three tubes of PREVAGE® Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum from Elizabeth Arden - each prize is valued at $98! WIN the newest product from Elizabeth Arden before it hits shelves in October!


Enter the giveaway here: http://www.shespeaks.com/Enter-the-SheSpeaks-PREVAGE-Giveaway-to-Win-a-New-Product-From-Elizabeth-Arden


In just two weeks, 100% of women using PREVAGE® Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum saw improvement in the length, thickness and fullness of lashes. It is also clinically proven to provide a 40% improvement in the appearance, length, thickness and density of lashes in four weeks*.

 
I love She Speaks! You can talk about and get others opinions on just about anything you want , from children and adult items
 
By blogging about the Giveaway I have increased my chances of winning.!!!
 
 
 

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

New Giveaways: Enter to win!

Here is a list of giveaways from other sites that I highly recommend and follow!

Giveaway: Silhouette Cameo 

http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/category/giveaways/

This Silhouette Specialty Bundle includes:

  • Silhouette CAMEO® electronic cutting tool
  • Power cable/AC adapter
  • USB cable
  • Silhouette Studio® software
  • $10 download card
  • 12″ x 12″ cutting mat
  • Silhouette blade
  • Basic Instruction Guide
  • CAMEO instructional DVD
  • 1 package printable white sticker paper (contains 8 sheets)
  • 1 package printable gold foil (contains 8 sheets)
  • 1 package printable silver foil (contains 8 sheets)

Jamie at "My Baking Addiction has a great blog and great recipes..Go check her out! You wont be disappointed!

by Chocolate-Covered Katie on September 23, 2012


Cuisinart Food Processor
Another great blog to follow! Chocolate Covered Katie always has some great alternative recipes that always look so indulgent!




A crafter’s dream giveaway! $300 value
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/the-frugal-girls/

 
The blogs above, listed for this giveaway are two new blogs that I follow and think that you should too!
 
 

 

Monday, September 24, 2012

Geo Deo

Well after a couple of days of testing out the GEODEO deodorant, I am sad to say that it is not working for me. I was excited to try it due to its properties and what it doesn't contain in the ingredients. I  perspire heavily and usually have to use a clinical strength deodorant to keep down the odor and wetness. GEODEO did not keep me from feeling wet and I have an odor at the end of the day. I am truly sad!(I received this product complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster)Influenster.com

   

Sunday, September 23, 2012

New Giveaways and their links

Today I am listing all of the wonderful Giveaways that I have entered to win...

1. Stop by and enter to win a gorgeous blanket from Minky Couture at SixSistersStuff.com! They have the most amazing products! http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/09/minky-couture-blanket-giveaway.html #giveaway,
Winner will be notified Sept 28th by Six Sisters Stuff.....

2.  Latte Love, They are giving away one Latte Lovers Essentials kit an hour
plus one Keurig brewing system a day! Go to http://milk.am/fblattelove.



3.  Cravebox giveaway on Free n Clear's website....http://www.freenclearstuff.com/2012/cravebox-is-it-worth-it

Summer Beauty Cravebox

4.   House Party  handmade confections, including larger than life gourmet apples, Gift Giving Made Easy with Mrs. Prindable’s...http://www.houseparty.com/event/mrsprindables....... party date is Saturday, November 10, 2012..so plenty of time to sign up...

Handmade Confections
5...International Delight on Facebook...Click here for your chance to win http://on.fb.me/EnterIcedSweeps Giveaway lasts 9/21-10/1. They will randomly draw 1,000 winners. You need to enter via a computer or desktop browser on your mobile phone. Good luck!