Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Just in Case

The Author of this post is Cheryl Martinez

With three kids whose ages span 10 years, it’s been a long time since I have lived alone. Now that my youngest has gone to college, it has been a real adjustment. I guess you could say I have empty nest syndrome. I will admit it is kind of nice to have the tv remote to myself and not wonder on the way home if there is any ice cream left in the freezer. But then I also have to wonder if the milk or the leftovers have gone bad in the fridge (with a teen age boy in the house that never happened.) Before my last son moved out I got Home security Colorado so the truth is I am never truly alone as long as I set the alarm. I always disarm it when I come home but then re-set it without the motion sensor. It gives me peace of mind to know that I have it, like having a guardian angel. Just in case I need it!

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Say Anything Game by North Star Review and Giveaway

My family usually sits down and plays board games two to three nights a week for a few hours and one of the new games I was able to get at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair this year was
"Say Anything" by North Star Games. This game is totally cool.
Overview of the Game-Say Anything is a light-hearted game about what you and your loved ones think. It gives you the chance to settle questions that have been hotly debated for centuries.

Game Rules-First off you pick someone to draw a card and pick a question like "What would be the coolest thing to have at a mansion?" " Which sport is the most fun to play?" etc. The other players write down an answer and turn their cards in. The speaker then secretly picks his/hers favorite answer, and everybody else tries to figure out which answer was picked!

North Star Games is devoted to putting out game that everyone can enjoy. Yes they have games that are aimed at older audiences (nothing wrong with the game just aimed at adults), but all in all they have games that the whole family can enjoy. They are produced by people that have a passion for fun.


North Star Games Is Going to Give One Of My Readers A Copy Of Say Anything for Themselves.

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Looking For New Shoes

Have you recently been looking for some trendy footwear? Then Infinity Shoes is the place for you!
Infinity Shoes carries all sorts of styles and brands, from trendy to irregular choice shoes like the Motherly Love, and the Beast. To frye Boots like the Veronica Slouch, and the Melissa Button
Infinity Shoes has reasonable prices although they are still a little steep for my paycheck. But for anyone trying to find perhaps a nice gift for a friend or family member or maybe a husband or wife looking for a gift to their spouse then Infinity Shoes is probably the place for you. You can get a nice gift for a higher price yet not so high you have to mortgage your home.
I personally like the Frye brand shoes and the Men's boots. like the Walker and White Bradley. While they also carry nice looking dress, clogs, sandals, and many many more types of shoes, that I'm sure I could very easily come to love.
Infinity Shoes also carries many other types of products that you may be interested in looking at including Gift Cards, Bags, and other accessories that anyone would absolutely fall in love with.
So all in all Infinity Shoes is an A+++ Online store to order from.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Giveaway Lady's Medieval Times Schaumburg IL Giveaway

Hey everyone, Giveaway Lady is having a giveaway with 2 tickets to Medieval Times in Schaumburg IL ONLY!! You can go enter quite easily on her blog. Leave a comment if you went over and entered. It ends the 27th of this month and has low entries.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Why Buying Gift Cards For the Holidays are Better than Actual Products

Here are a few points I have on why it is not only better but also easier to buy gift cards for your friends , neighbors, or family for the holidays.
#1. The first reason I would say to buy gift cards for the holidays is that instead of just buying something you have no clue if the person your buying for will even like. People tend to see these as more useful than a product they'll throw out next year never even remembering where they got it from.
#2. My second point would be that this way you can pick out their favorite restaurant, favorite store or just a visa gift card. Friends and family usually can put these to more use than a toy, book, or some cool, new gadget you saw on television.
#3. I also think gift cards are better because normally they are more appreciated than a gift that looks like no thought was even put into getting.
#4. My last reason for getting a gift card instead of a gift would be that it is such a time saver, and you don't have to go through all the hassle of rushing to get a gift before someone else does, or standing in line at 2:00 in the morning hoping you got up early enough to get the product you want.

Some of the favorite places I would like to get a Gift Card to.
#1. The first place I would absolutely love to get a gift card from would be Kohl's. I love shopping there because they have reasonable prices along with quality clothing.
#2. The next place I'd like to get a gift card to would be either Red Robin (an excellent burger place) or Starbucks ( I love the Caramel Frappe's)
#3. My next place would probably be an electronic store like Apple, Best Buy, iTunes etc. As I love playing with electronics.

Unique Ways to give Gift Cards as Gifts
Here are just a few unique ways I have either received or given a card, and a few ways I think would just be cool to do.
#1. The first way I would give a gift card would be to get a nice card with a cute saying on it, or just add my own, and stick it with the gift card in an envelope. Also the way I received my last gift card which lucky for me was to Kohl's.
#2. One way I think would be cool to receive a gift card would be to have it put in something you can get at the store or restaurant it is for. Say it's for a restaurant perhaps give it in a shirt from the restaurant, or if it's for a store buy something small from them and put it in that.

I hope this can be of help to some of you that read my blog. If it is feel free to either comment saying so, or just leave some helpful tips of your own.



I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Gift Cards Rock blogging program, for 6,000 My SocialMoms Rewards Points. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

Friday, December 16, 2011

My Twinn Review

Hello Agents!

What a dreary day. It rained all day yesterday! I have another company to share with ya'll. My Twinn. They make custom dolls that are made to look just like whoever you are having it made for!



Here is some information from My Twinn... "

My Twinn creates one-of-a-kind personalized dolls designed to look like children ages 3-12. A handcrafted My Twinn doll makes the perfect gift - a cuddly companion today and a cherished keepsake in the years to come. Our artisans create each doll using the finest quality vinyl for faces and limbs and a soft, fully poseable body for playability. Matching girl and doll clothing, stylish accessories and unique furniture enhance the My Twinn experience. Since its inception in 1993, My Twinn has offered a unique, proprietary doll concept centered on the worlds only fully personalized doll. The “just like me doll” is a play doll for today and an heirloom for tomorrow. The centerpiece of the concept is the fully articulated (jointed), 23” My Twinn personalized doll. The doll is completely personalizable including hair color and style, eye color, skin tone, face shape and even freckles and birth marks. The doll is soft bodied with high quality vinyl limbs and head. There are literally billions of combinations making each doll completely unique. Besides the doll itself which has tremendous play value there is an entire “world” of matching girl/doll outfits, doll accessories and doll furniture. In addition, My Twinn Baby was created in 2006 as a brand for younger My Twinn customers who may not be ready for the My Twinn doll but still wish to own a high quality My Twinn product. This brand has expanded each year into more dolls, outfits and accessories."


We love our My Twinn! We uploaded the picture, added the freckles and other things. It came out great! When we opened the box this is what we found!


Here she is in her nice dress! My little sister named her Miss Dee Dunmore after a doll she read about in a book.


Her neck and feet are tied in using ribbon...



She is very poseable!


I am Miss Dee Dunmore!


Ready for picture time!


Hmmm... very interesting.

They look alot alike?!?!


Come here Dee!


Once you spend a certain amount of money on their website you get a GC to use on their free merchandise page.


I chose two Headbands (one for her and one for the doll) and two hats (one for her and one for the doll).



This is a really neat gift. Any girl would love to have one! Wouldn't anybody?!? My little sister loves her new Twinn. She really enjoys it. She takes Dee Dunmore with her everywhere! Even to the gym, lunch, church, grocery store, and more.

My Twinn would be a great gift for that little girl. Make sure you check them out! You can also Like them on Facebook to stay up on their latest news.

Disclosure : I received no monetary compensation for this review
and giveaway. I did receive product for review purposes. All
quotes are from My Twinn. All thoughts
and opinions are mine.

RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION...
My Twinn is a #1 company!

CASE CLOSED!!!

Sunglass Warehouse Review and Giveaway

Hello Agents!

I have a new company to share with ya'll today. Sunglass Warehouse. My sister is looking at the kids sport sunglasses. Remember when I did a review earlier this year? This time I chose something for myself. I like Sunglasses that are bigger than normal, but not huge. So I chose the SW Fashion Style #1087.


Here is a little bit about Sunglass Warehouse... "Founded in 2002, SunglassWarehouse.com is more than just another sunglasses retailer. We are a customer service company passionate about sunglasses. Here at SunglassWarehouse.com, the customer is our top priority. Over the past seven years, we have served the needs of thousands of satisfied customers, providing quality sunglasses at affordable prices. At SunglassWarehouse.com, we view every customer as a customer for life. As demonstrated by our customer testimonials and repeat business, we're not interested in selling you a pair of sunglasses that will leave you wanting more. Instead, we want to provide the best service and the best shopping experience possible. How do we maintain this high level of customer service and satisfaction? First, we guarantee you'll receive the highest quality sunglasses and value for your money. Second, we ensure a customer friendly shopping experience environment, with an easy to browse selection and speedy check-out process. Finally, we promise to ship your sunglasses as quickly as possible so that delivery time will exceed your expectations. Still not convinced you should be shopping with SunglassWarehouse.com? Beyond our customer service, selection, and value, we've also taken steps to ensure you'll have the easiest and safest online experience possible. Our customer service team is accessible by e-mail and a toll free telephone number. Our money back guarantee and 365-day no hassle return policy means any purchase is returnable for a timely exchange or refund. Not to mention, we offer free shipping on all orders over $25. As for security, our website utilizes SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption via thawte, a leading global Certification, and is verified by Trust Guard (3rd party that ensures your security on our website). It's important to note that SunglassWarehouse.com does not sell copies of brand name designer sunglasses. Leave that to unscrupulous street vendors! SunglassWarehouse.com offers sunglasses, specially made to capture the style and charm of designer looks, but not copy or steal logos or brands. We simply ask you to compare quality & price of the above mentioned name brands to ours. After all, SunglassWarehouse.com is first and foremost about you, the customer. We can't wait to help you find that perfect pair of sunglasses!


Wow! These Sunglasses are great. I love them! Here are some pictures of me with my sunglasses...




How do they look? They also have shield sunglasses. You can visit the Sunglass Warehouse Blog, Like them on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter to stay up with their news!

Sunglass Warehouse is going to give one of my readers a $20 GC to Sunglass Warehouse!



One of my followers will receive a
$20 GC to Sunglass Warehouse Website!


Mandatory Entry.
Go to the Sunglass Warehouse
website and tell me which pair of Sunglasses you like.


Extra Entries

Like Sunglass Warehouse on Facebook.
Tweet about this giveaway (may be done 4 times a day)
Post about this giveaway on Facebook. ( 2 times a day)
Post about this giveaway on your blog. (6 entries)
Become a follower via GFC.


Please leave 1 comment per entry. Leave a valid email in at least one of your comments so I can reach you if you're the winner. This giveaway will end at 12:00 pm on 12/30/11 The winner will be picked via Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked. Giveaway open to US residents only.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Great Android Holiday Deals

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

Anyone looking to get a new phone? There's More Great Holiday deals on Android powered EVO 4G or EVO Shift devices for a limited time! You can get the HTC EVO 4G or EVO SHift for FREE only on Sprint here.  Plus get waived activation for new line of service and free shipping from Sprint here.  

The EVO Shift has all the awesomeness of the EVO 4G but it is slimmed down and has the slide-out QWERTY. It has a 3.6 inch screen, with a pre-loaded Amzon Kindle reader, an MP3 player, and Sprint TV access. You can surf the web at either 3G or 4G internet speed. There's a 5.0MP Camera so you can snap photos or clips on the camcorder to share with on your social network in an instant or you can text. There is also the Android Market where you can get loads of cool new apps.

The EVO 4G has a 4.3 inch screen, a dual camera, 32GB MicroSD card slot, and a super fast web speed. It can also be used as an HD media center with an HDMI output so you can share in HD.

If you ask me whither or not you need a new phone the Android EVO Shift or EVO 4G is the phone for you. It has anything you could ask for in a phone and more.  You can go and check out the cool Android devices right here.  Android™ powered EVO 4G devices

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Monday, December 12, 2011

ALL-ETT Special Offers

ALL-ETT the world's thinnest wallet is running some specials right now on the website here.
They have $40.00 worth of products for $20.00 or $80.00 worth of products for $35.00
Just thought I'd let you all now

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant Review and Giveaway

Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant Solid stick on is one of the best companies to get your deodorant if you have excessive underarm perspiration.

Certain-Dri Anti Perspirant has been the leading dermatologist-recommended product for controlling excessive underarm perspiration for more than three decades. While other products claim to be "clinical strength", the Certain Dri formulations are the strongest available over-the-counter formulas at stores nationwide for the control of excessive underarm sweating, providing up o 72 hours of protection with each application.
Certain Dri Solid Anti-Perspirant is effective for reducing underarm perspiration due to stress, heat, sports, occupations, etc. Because of the therapuetic ingredients/formulation, Certain Dri Solid Anti-Perspirant is applied sparingly at bedtime. This allows it to work overnight. It will not wash off after bathing/showering in the morning. In many cases, users will discover that it will not be necessary to apply Certain Dri every night to control their perspiration problem.
Certain Dri is available in mas market retail, supermarket and drug stores nationwide, as well as via online retailers and at the certain dri website. Suggested retail for the 1.7oz solid stick is $5.50-$5.99.


One of my followers will receive a stick of Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant.

Mandatory Entry.
Go to the Certain Dri Website and tell me something interesting you found out about the Company

Extra Entries
Subscribe to Certain Dri on youtube.
Like Certain Dri on Facebook.
Tweet about this giveaway (may be done 4 times a day)
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Post about this giveaway on your blog. (6 entries)
Become a follower via GFC.


Please leave 1 comment per entry. Leave a valid email in at least one of your comments so I can reach you if you're the winner. This giveaway will end at 12:00 pm on 12/26/11 The winner will be picked via Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked. Giveaway open to US residents only.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Telestrations Review & Giveaway!!

Recently I was at ChiTag and got the privilege to review and giveaway Telestrations. Telestrations is a fun game by USAopoly for 4 to 8 players ages 12 and up. The idea of the game is to write in your sketch book what is written on one of the cards and then you pass it on and the next player sketches to the best of his ability what is written on the first pad and you keep going around until it comes back to the person who started the game then you try to guess what the word was.




A fun game for family night or for when you have friends over.

The giveaway includes One Telestrations game.

Mandatory entry
Go to USAopoly and leave a comment telling me what other game you like. You must complete this entry before doing any of the next entries.

US ONLY!!

Extra entries.
1. You can tweet this giveaway once a day for an entry.
2. Become a follower of GFC.
3. Post about this giveaway on your blog. 5 entries
4. Follow USAopoly on Twitter for one extra entry.
5.Sign up for the USAopoly email newsletter. Get 2 extra entries for this.


This giveaway will end at 12:00 p.m on 12/21/11. A winner will be picked via Random.org and will be notified by email. They will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked. Please leave a valid email in at least one of your comments so I can reach you if you're the winner. Giveaway open to US residents only.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Ceiva just started their Holiday Sale!

Guess what? Remember when I did the review of the Ceiva Photo Frame? It is really neat! They have a sale going on right now. Check it out below!

Here is a little bit about the Ceiva Photo Frame :
"CEIVA frames are the only picture frames that update automatically through a phone line or WIFI connection each night. So instead of having to sneak your way down a chimney in the wee hours of the night in an attempt to bring some happiness to your loved ones, CEIVA frames do all the work for you. When your photos appear in your family's living room, there's only one word for it: “Magical.” With CEIVA's practical PicturePlan® Photo Delivery Service, your circle of family and friends can enjoy an endless automatic display of photos sent from everyone, from anywhere — even from a camera phone, email, your Facebook and more. You'll receive an unlimited photo storage account at www.ceiva.com, photo customization tools, and the ability to send photos and written greetings — straight to your community of CEIVA frames—– all year long. With the PicturePlan Lifetime Warranty, your CEIVA will always be replaced or fixed for free for as long as you have the service. Everyone can connect by either Wi-Fi, Ethernet or telephone line (for those without computers — like grandpa!). Members can also invite anyone else to create a free photo storage account at ceiva.com and send photos — even if they do not own a frame.


These frames are really really neat! I use mine all the time! I sent invites to friends and they also send pictures to it! This would be a great gift for someone. One that would be well used! And right now would be a great time to purchase one because "CEIVA frames are on sale beginning today! You can get a CEIVA with a one-year photo sharing service for under $100. And more good news…CEIVA now offers the Foodista Channel with every service subscription."