Wednesday, September 28, 2011

10 Tips for De-cluttering Your Childs Room

Do you ever get tired of tripping over your kids toys, stepping on one of their Lego's Ouch! Or perhaps having to constantly go in and clean up their bedroom after they have been playing. Well here are some tips to help you keep the room clean.

#1.  The first thing I would do is go go through a child's toys and weed through his/hers toys and check if they really use them or if they just sit around and clutter your home up and collect dust. If the toys are not being used I would suggest selling them or donating them to someone who has children who will use them.

#2.  After that I would start putting things in order of what they are. Hot Wheels in a section, dolls in a section, etc. And I would put them in a certain area generally using bins and put them all in, and then explain to your child where the toys are to go and in what bins. I would then mark on each bin what goes in each one.

#3.  Next I would make sure that when any new toys come into the house I go through the old toys and see if anything can be gotten rid of.

#4.  I would also make the children start picking up the toys after themselves and explain to them that it helps mommy and daddy very much. Children love it when you make them feel important.

#5.  My next move would be to have a trash can in the room and tell the kids to throw away their trash, from any snacks they have, wrappers or packaging to new things they get etc.

#6.  I would also put some shelves up around the room at child level and allow them to put some of their toys on display, but still be allowed to use them so long as they out them back when thy are done. Kids love to show their toys off, especially if a friend comes over.

#7. Soon after they start reading  I would want to buy a bookshelf and put all their books, coloring books etc. on the shelf and organize them by size, and then perhaps have a small bin by the side for your kids to put books in when they are done reading, and then I would go in and put the books away each night.

#8.  I would also allow the children to hang a few of their pictures they have drawn or colored up on the wall, or perhaps put some twine from side to side and hang them up there.

#9.  If a toy came in a bin like Lego's and can stay in the bin and be ready for travel or just sit nicely in a corner I would stack them all up if possible and set them nice and neatly in a corner beside the bins containing the rest of their toys.

#10.  My last move would be to put up a laminated list of things for them to do before they leave the room on the wall, high enough they can't take it down, but low enough that they can still see and read it.

I would still go in each night after they have left and just make sure everything is cleaned up, but usually with a few good bins and some children that help, you're room can generally be pretty clean every night.

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Dining Dash Blog Hop Giveaway!

Hey y'all I got together with 4 other bloggers to giveaway 5 different gift cards to different restaurants.
There will be five winners.
Restaurant #1. A $15.00 Longhorn Steakhouse Gift Card. With the blog At The Fence.
Restaurant #2. A $10.00 Steak N' Shake Gift Card. From the blog Hope's Cafe.
Restaurant #3. A $10.00 Dunkin' Donuts Gift Card. From the blog Giveaway Gal.
Restaurant #4 A $10.00 Burger King Gift Card. From the blog In My Opinion.
And last but certainly not least, the CHAMP of them all I will be giving away a $10.00 Coldstone Creamery Gift Card on my blog PI of Products.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Plumbing Repair

Hello!

It is a really nice day today.  Yesterday was really rainy so we didn't get to play our daily Volley Ball!  I have a new subject for us all to investigate!  It is...


We are having more plumbing problems.   It's not our Sink this time it's our Bathtub!  It's not draining properly.  Probably because my little sister bathes almost every day for about an hour (Just Kidding!:).  Just a couple of days ago after my sister bathed (I told you it was her!:) she pulled the plug but the water wouldn't drain!  We let it sit for a while hoping it would go down, but it didn't.  Whenever anybody showers it fills up and won't drain until my brother puts something down it and then it starts slowly draining.  It is really irritating when you are showering and the tub starts filling up with soapy water.  Or when we are trying to get showers done and you have to wait for half an hour between each shower. It is probably because there are 5 girls in the family all with long hair.  Talk about drain problems!  Right now they are trying to fix it, but if not I guess we should call in a plumber.


I am participating in a blogger campaign for Bucks2Blog about plumbing
repair and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

Shopping for the House

I love to go shopping for items in the house. It is interesting to see all the things you can buy. A refrigerator freezer combo is top on my list for the kitchen!! But that is not all I have found:)

My mother likes floral comforter sets in her bedroom. I recently found one that I think she would like. The daisy comforter set is one I think she would really like. It is a pretty yet modern set. And the price is not all that bad! You can shop around for the set you like at the price you want.

If you are looking for a round bench for your backyard or patio, this is a good place to look with great products and low prices.

Thanks for reading, leave a comment of this post was helpful.

I have not used this site. All thoughts are 100% mine.

Sunglass Warehouse Review and Giveaway!

Sunglass Warehouse agreed to send me a pair of sunglasses. Now Sunglass Warehouse isn't just normal sunglasses! They have a polarized sunglasses, sunglasses for kids, aviators, oversized, retro, reading sunglasses, driving sunglasses, clip on sunglasses, etc. Sounds wonderful!

My sister has been looking for clip on sunglasses and she couldn't find any that really worked! When Sunglass Warehouse said yes I told my sister C. that she could pick a pair out and she how they worked. She picked the Oval Flip-Up Polarized Sunglasses.
Here is a little bit about the Clip-On Sunglasses I received :
"
Cocoons Flip-Up Polarized Sunglasses are the perfect way to cover your eyeglasses in the sunshine. These oval lenses fit glasses up to 56mm wide (one lens) and simply clip to the top center of your glasses frame. The polarized lenses eliminate glare and block 100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays, while providing a scratch resistant coating. Flip them down for UV400 protection outside, or flip them up while indoors."

We sure were in for a surprise! These work great! Here is another picture of the Sunglasses...

We go out to our backyard almost every evening and play a couple of good games of Volley Ball. The one bad part is that it is usually still really sunny. That is when my sister wears these the most. She said they work great!

You can follow Sunglass Warehouse on Twitter or Like them on Facebook for all the news! Or go check out the Sunglass Warehouse Blog!


One US Winner will receive a $20 GC to Sunglass Warehouse!


Monday, September 26, 2011

Back in the States

The article written by Victor Flowers

I’ve spent the last four weeks in Uganda, as I am sure most of you know, and am SO glad to be back home. However, as I sat on that forever plane ride, my boss was leaving me a voicemail about a potential move across the country. Wouldn’t get that message for three days. Well, three days have passed and here I am. Not so potential anymore – looks like this girl is moving! I am so glad I got to squeeze my mission trip in, though, because I won’t be taking a vacationtime anytime soon. Where am I headed? The Lone Star State! Everything’s better in Texas, right? Or is it bigger? Whatever, I’m excited. Scared, but excited. So, I have two weeks to pack it all up, find a new place, research Texas electricity Providers to save some money, and call a few friends for advice on the best sushi restaurant in town. They have sushi there, right? I might need to do a little more research. So, who wants to come visit me first?

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Fun In The Sun Event!! -- Chloraseptic Review and Giveaway!!

FUN IN THE SUN EVENT AT PI OF PRODUCTS!!

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...INTRODUCING CHLORASEPTIC!

Summer is the time for sunshine, green grass, sports, swimming, camp and vacations, however for millions summer sore throat can ruin even the sunniest of days!! Chloraseptic can help with that! Chloraseptic sent me three items to review. They sent me one Sore Throat Spray and two packs of Sore Throat Lozengers.


(See!!)

Here is a little bit about these Chloraseptic products :
"Perfect for easing the irritating sore throat symptoms are the Chloraseptic liquid-center lozenges and spray bottles. Chloraseptic® Sore Throat Lozenges are the only medicated sore throat remedy that have a soothing dual-sensory solid shell with liquid medicine in the center. Because the menthol acts as a soothing agent, the lozenges also help ease nasal passages and fight coughs. The Lozenges come in flavors like Cherry, Citrus, Honey Lemon and Green Tea (made with real honey), so every member your family can enjoy their favorite flavor. The Chloraseptic Lozenge Line is available in 15 and 18 count packs with a suggested retail price of $3.99.

The Chloraseptic® Spray come in great flavors such as Cherry, Menthol and Soothing Citrus in 6.0 oz bottle. The line also includes a grape-flavored Kids strength formula as well as a smaller Maximum Strength spray that comes in a 1.0 oz portable bottle all at a suggested retail price of $6.25. A pocket pump version of the #1 Chloraseptic® Cherry Spray is also available in a 0.67 oz package that is easy to carry anywhere for sore throat relief at a suggested retail price of $2.75."


About a week ago almost everybody in my family was sick. And yes we all had a sore throat. That's when these came in handy. My Dad had one of the Lozenges right away! He said it really did help. And then my little sister got sick. We let her try the Chloraseptic Spray. She said it did not taste the best but it sure did help her feel better! It gave her instant relief! Really!


**********GIVEAWAY!!**********
One US Winner will receive the same set I received!

YAY!!



*******MANDATORY ENTRY*******
Go to Chloraseptic and look around and then leave me
a comment here with something else you would like to try
.

*****EXTRA ENTRIES*****
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RULES: This giveaway will end September 27, 2011.
The winner will be chosen using random.org.
The winner will have 48 hours to respond or
another
winner will be picked. You must leave a valid
email address
for me to contact you if you win.
You must do the Mandatory entry
or your
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Disclosure : I received no monetary compensation for
this review and giveaway. I did receive product for
review purposes. All quotes are from Chloraseptic.
All thoughts and opinions are mine.


RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION...
Chloraseptic is a #1 company!

CASE CLOSED!!!

McCormick (Recipe Inspirations) Review

McCormick sent me a box of goodies for my review. They sent me a box with some of their Recipe Inspirations, four CD's, etc. Here is a picture...


Recipe Inspirations are pre-measured spices and recipe card! "The new McCormick Recipe Inspirations collection puts flavorful twists on traditional recipes that will impress everyone at your dinner table. Recipe Inspirations makes trying McCormick’s best recipes fun and easy. Each packet includes pre-measured McCormick spices and herbs and a collectible recipe card. With just a few of your own fresh ingredients, you’ve got inspiration to make a memorable meal any night of the week. "

These Recipe Inspirations are really neat! They came in this little "trunk".



These are really handy since it comes with the spices you need and they are already measured out for how much you need! Here is a picture of some of the Recipe Cards...





My sister loves Gladys Alyward (she was a missionary to China) and she is always asking if she can eat Chinese food, she has a Chinese Calendar, Fan, Doll, etc. so I will be giving her the Chinese CD for her birthday that is coming up! Here is a picture of the four CD's I received.


These are great products! You should go check out McCormick. We have many of the different McCormick spices that we use alot!


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


RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION...
McCormick
is a #1 company!

CASE CLOSED!!!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Light Affection Review and Giveaway!!

I was spending the night at a friends house and she had this really neat Night Light. It had a picture on it! That she had put on! It was a personalized Night Light. She told me it was from a company called...

LIGHT AFFECTION!!

That's when I decided I needed to investigate! Here is what I found...
Lisa Mann - Owner~
"My humble beginnings are in the Manufacturing environment. Although I graduated as a Mechanical Engineer, design and art have always captivated me.
For as long as I remember I wanted to have my own product and was looking for one that will involve creativity as well as be able to put my past experience to use.

Light Affection was exactly that. The idea of the product has been around since the 1800th but the challenge was to give it a more contemporary look while maintaining its quality. In addition, I was faced with the technical challenge of developing a process for creating one-of-a-kind personalized pieces. This means that no Molds or Dies would be used in the process and each piece would be individually designed and cut. It took several month and a few prototypes to get to the product and look I was looking for. The final result is the Light Affection presented in this web site"

Wow! Sounds great. Light Afffection graciously told me that I could do a review for them to send them a picture! I was really excited. I decided to do this for my brother. I had a picture of him with our Niece H. and used it. I couldn't wait to give it to him! It came out amazing! Here is the picture I used...


(Isn't it cute!?!)


(And this is what it came out like!)


(I was amazed at how detailed it was! Look at it!)

(And this is how it looks with it turned on. Wow!)

I gave this to him for his birthday and he loved it. If you want a personalized gift go check out Light Affection. The have Night Lights and Table Lights.


**********GIVEAWAY!!**********
One US Winner will receive a Gift Certificate
for a Personalized Night Light with Free Shipping!

YAY!!



*******MANDATORY ENTRY*******
Go to Light Affection and look around and then leave me
a comment here with why you would love to win this
.

*****EXTRA ENTRIES*****
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RULES: This giveaway will end September 22, 2011.
The winner will be chosen using random.org.
The winner will have 48 hours to respond or
another
winner will be picked. You must leave a valid
email address
for me to contact you if you win.
You must do the Mandatory entry
or your
will be deleted. US only.




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


RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION...
Light Affection is a #1 company!

CASE CLOSED!!!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

The Complete Idiot’s Guides vs. For Dummies Books!!



Hello everybody!

It is time for the showdown. It seems that there is a "guidebook" for every interest, hobby and field of learning. The 2 biggest, of course, are The Complete Idiot's Guide and For Dummies series. So, I decided to investigate a book from each of these series on the same subject, and settle once and for all which one was best! (For me at least :) I chose to read the books on Music Theory. Here are the two books I received; The Music Theory Complete Idiot's Guide and the Music Theory For Dummies book.


My sister is really interested in music so I gave these to her to read. She really enjoyed them both but she said the Idiot's Guide was her favorite. Here is what she had to say about it.
H, take us away!

Thanks M! So glad to be guest posting here today! I have read books from both of these series before on Piano, HTML and various other topics. However, I have noticed a trend that was verified as I perused each of these Music Theory books for the purpose of picking the best. While each book does give extremely helpful information, I much prefer the style and format of The Complete Idiot's Guide. Much of the information covered is the same, but the CIG books seem to do it in a more interesting way. It will hold your attention better, and actually keeps you wanting to read more. The CIG to Music Theory was very helpful as I am attempting to learn piano, and improve my overall music skills. Sight reading music is easier now, thanks to CIG. This book covers many aspects of music theory, from the basics of pitches, clefs and scales to more advanced chord substitutions, transposing and special notations. There is even a chapter about composing and arranging music which was very interesting, although I don't see myself writing music anytime soon :) I also really enjoyed the included cd that is a huge help in ear training! Although I can play some instruments by ear, this was a great way to improve that skill. Pitches, intervals, scales, rhythm, melody, chords...all of these and more are covered on the cd. So, after completing both the CIG and Dummies books, I am now officially a fan of the Complete Idiot's Guide series!

Thanks for your input, H!


(See!)

(It also came with a Ear Training Course on CD!)

And here is a picture of the For Dummies book...

*****


(It also comes with a CD.)

Well, you saw what my sister thinks is best! And I have some good news for my readers! I have a coupon code for 50% off of one order of regularly priced books from www.idiotsguides.com. The discount is effective immediately and runs through October 31. The code is : CIGBlog11.


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


RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION...
The Complete Idiots Guide is a #1 Company
!

CASE CLOSED!!!

FUN IN THE SUN EVENT!! -- Miracle Corp (Pro Treat Plus) Review and Giveaway!



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...INTRODUCING PRO TREAT PLUS BY MIRACLE CORP!

Miracle Corp is a great company! They sent me their Pro Treat Plus Dog Treats! Here is a picture of what I received...


The Dogs LOVE these treats! I have never seen them gobble up a treat so fast! Here is a little bit about MiracleCorp:
"MiracleCorp™ Products Proud of our heritage of servicing and equipping our customers with visionary products available at the best value to our customers, MiracleCorp™ is a leading provider of premium products uniquely tailored for pets and their owners. Our commitment to innovation, quality, care and growth are key elements on which we are grounded. With a combined offering of over 7,000 stock keeping units, MiracleCorp™ and its wholly owned subsidiaries’, Hamilton Animal Products, LLC., and Summit Flexible Products, Ltd., offer an array of products including health and beauty aids, grooming tools, collars, leashes, halters, leads, safety and agility flooring, functional treats and other innovative products. Its brands include, among others, Hamilton®, Miracle Coat®, Grooma®, Stewart® Veterinary Dietary Support, Mighty Lite® flooring, and Animal Legends®. MiracleCorp products are used by millions of consumers and their animal friends, and are sold throughout the world through major pet store chains, catalogs, and primary distributors."


When I opened the box this is what I saw...

(Wow! That sure is alot!)


(Here is a closer picture.)
As I already said these treats are great! We have three dogs and ALL of them LOVE these! I am sure any dog would love to have some of these. If you have a Dog you should check them out.


**********GIVEAWAY!!**********
One US Winner will receive one bag of
MiracleCorp Pro Treat Plus Dog Treats!!

HOORAY!!



*******MANDATORY ENTRY*******
Go to MiracleCorp and look around and then leave me a comment here
with another product you like (bottom of the home page)
.

*****EXTRA ENTRIES*****
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RULES: This giveaway will end September 20, 2011.
The winner will be chosen using random.org.
The winner will have 48 hours to respond or
another
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email address
for me to contact you if you win.
You must do the Mandatory entry
or your
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Disclosure : I received no monetary compensation for
this review and giveaway. I did receive product for
review purposes. All quotes are from Miracle Corp.
All thoughts and opinions are mine.


RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION...
Miracle Corp is a #1 company!

CASE CLOSED!!!

Monday, September 5, 2011

McDonalds $10.00 Gift Card Giveaway

One of my favorite places to go and grab a bite to eat while I'm on the run is McDonald's, so I figured I'd give one of my fellow detectives a $10.00 gift card to go and grab something themselves.
If I want a nice cold coffee drink McDonald's has the Frappe, if I want a burger McDonald's has the Big Mac. If I wake up in the morning and don't have time to eat before I leave McDonald's has the Bacon Egg and Cheese, or perhaps I'd just like to get a snack McDonald's has Caramel Sundaes.
All in all when I want something quick to eat McDonald's has IT!!


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Please leave a comment for each entry and a valid email in one of your comments so I can reach you if you are the winner.

This giveaway is open to US residents only. Giveaway will end 9/20/11 and a winner will be picked the next morning by Random.org, a winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond otherwise a new winner will be picked.
I received no monetary compensation for this giveaway and all thoughts are mine.