Wednesday, April 30, 2014

The Little Clinic Review

The Little Clinic

With springtime comes allergy season and bug bites! Two things that I dread every year at this time. I'm not a big fan of Doctor's offices but I have recently discovered The Little Clinic at my local Kroger in Nashville, TN. Back in February I thought I was dying from the flu. The kids still had to eat so I ran into Kroger to grab some items for dinner and decided while I was there I would stop into the clinic for a quick check up.  Luckily I wasn't dying nor did I have the flu! It was just a simple Upper Respiratory Infection.

Today, I yet again paid a visit to The Little Clinic. I have a very nasty looking bump/bite on my leg. I wasn't sure if it was a spider or tick bite, or just an ingrown hair thanks to the cheap razors my husband purchased. I signed in to the same smiling faces as I did back in February. For me this is HUGE! I am not a fan of seeing a new face every time I go into a Dr's office or clinic. My wait time was very minimal and the care was again extraordinary! So if you're like me and always in a rush and never have the time to wait in the ER or Dr's office, give The Little Clinic a try! They can perform a number of treatments and services including physicals and vaccinations! It just doesn't make sense to go anywhere else! And if you're in the Bellevue, TN (Highway 100) area, be sure to pop in and say HI to Ellen Ferrell , FNP-BC!

Disclosure: I received NO compensation for this publication. All opinions are that of my own and my differ from those of your own. 

Nokia Lumia #Icon from Verizon Wireless Review #VZWLife

Disclosure: I received a Nokia Lumia Icon at no cost for review. I am a Verizon Wireless Buzz Lifestyle Blogger. I did not receive compensation for this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I have always been a tech junkie! When a new phone or gadget comes out I cannot wait to try it. I was pleasantly surprised when I received the Nokia Lumia Icon for review. The Icon is a Windows 8 phone so at first I really thought I would have some trouble with it. Little did I know I would absolutely LOVE it! I started out with an iPhone and then moved up to the Samsung Galaxy S4 so going from Apple to Android to Windows was a big step for me. 

I thought that my photos taken with the previous cameras were great, that is until I snapped my first photo with the Icon. The Icon has a full 1080p HD and 4 high performance microphones that deliver the complete video and audio recording package. 


Some of the awesome features of the Icon are:



Image Courtesy of Verizon Wireless

Main camera sensor: 20 MP, PureView
Display size: 5''
Display resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Processor name: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800
Maximum talk time (3G): 16.4h
Battery capacity: 2420mAh
Wireless charging: Built-in (Qi standard)

With the main camera features being:

 6-lens optics, Backside-illuminated image sensor, High resolution zoom 2x, Optical image stabilization, PureView

Digital camera add-ons: Panorama lens, Bing vision, Cinemagraph lens, Creative Studio, Nokia Camera


I have been able to catch some awesome pictures over the last few weeks. Most of these were taken from my front yard with the exception of a few taken along the beautiful Natchez Trace here in Tennessee. 
















The Icon has some amazing photography apps including:

Nokia Camera 7
Creative Studio
Cinemagraph
Panorama and Nokia Storyteller

There are many other amazing apps on the Icon that I have not even had the chance to try out yet. I have been so consumed with the picture taking but just as soon as I try out more I will definitely be posting my thoughts for the world to see! 

Disclosure: I received a Nokia Lumia Icon at no cost for review. I am a Verizon Wireless Buzz Lifestyle Blogger. I did not receive compensation for this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Little Green Pouch: Re-Usable Food Pouches Review

Thank You to Little Green Pouch for providing me with their products free of charge in exchange for my honest review. 

I received a set of 4 Little Green Pouches, a collapsible funnel, labels and a handy cleaning brush to base my review.


I was excited to try the pouch because we have been trying to eat a little healthier and replace our junk food with fruit smoothies and green drinks. It can sometimes be a hassle pulling out the blender every time we want to make a smoothie. With the Little Green Pouch we don't have to do that anymore. I can make enough for 4 different smoothies, pour them into the pouches and refrigerate until we are ready for them meaning I don't have to pull the blender out near as much saving me time and hassle! 

Filling the pouches is easy. Simply pull apart the top of the pouch, insert the funnel if desired, and pour in your drink of choice. It holds 7 ounces! Do be careful the first time you fill your pouches. I did overfill the first time and made quiet the mess but after that, I had it down and there were no more problems. 

This pouch is a huge money saver! There is no need to buy those expensive pre-packaged juice drinks or applesauce snacks anymore as the Little Green Pouch is re-usable, dishwasher safe, and freezeable! And the best part, you know what's going into them if you do them at home!


My kids really enjoy them too! 


The pouches are perfect for toddlers! It's easy for them to hold and you can always squeeze in their favorite liquid type snack such as applesauce or yogurt. No more worrying about getting somewhere and realizing you forgot the spoon! 

It would also be a great way to get those fruits and veggies in that they wouldn't otherwise touch! Simply blend it up, pour into the fun little pouch and serve! 

Overall we are really enjoying our Little Green Pouches and hope to get lots of use from them! Interested but not sure what you could put in them? Check out the handy recipe section of their site! 

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How to Add & Sell a Pattern on Craftsy

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In addition to wonderful online courses and craft supplies, Craftsy also has an independent online pattern store that lets anyone upload and sell downloadable e-patterns with no fee! 

How do you add a pattern to Craftsy and start your pattern store? It’s easy! 


1. Make sure you have a Paypal account. All pattern transactions happen through Paypal, and Craftsy requires that you have a Student, Premier, or Business account in order to sell patterns.
2. Put your pattern in .pdf format. You can’t upload any patterns to the online pattern store unless they’re a .pdf file format, so if they’re currently saved as a Word doc, .jpg, or other file format, you must convert it to a .pdf before you upload it to Craftsy.
3. Include a photo. All patterns must have at least one photo to accompany them, but you can add up to five photos. Colorful, interesting photos tend to work the best for catching our members’ eyes!
4. Fill out the pattern description. We will ask you some basic questions around your pattern making it easier for Craftsy folk to find your pattern and know what your pattern is for. Make sure you have info about your pattern handy for this step.

For more information on how to sell a pattern through Craftsy, or to get started, visit Craftsy today!

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

PicturesonGold.com Mother's Day Locket Review

Thank You to Pictures on Gold for providing me with your products free of charge in exchange for my honest review. 

Pictures are the perfect memory for anyone. I take pictures of everything, especially of my kids. Whether they are eating, sleeping, playing, etc, I have a picture. So when I received the opportunity to work with www.PicturesonGold.com, I jumped on the offer. I was able to design my very own personalized locket and cherish my memories of my children forever. To base my review, I designed the Sterling silver photo heart locket with an 18 inch chain necklace. 

On the front of my locket I had my initials engraved as this was a Mother's Day locket. 




On the back side I chose to have each of my children's names and year of birth engraved.



Pictures on Gold also engraves your photos into your locket! I chose to add my own. With my kids being teenagers it's hard to get a picture of them together so choosing to add my own will let me swap them up as I choose when I am able to get a good picture of them together. I am extremely pleased with my locket from Pictures on Gold and hope to be able to order more of their amazing products in the near future. 

Build your own locket! Right now when you use Promo Code MOM2014 at checkout, you'll save 10% on all purchases until May 9th! 

Connect with Pictures on Gold!






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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Make a Book About Your Favorite Person and You Could Win $2,500 from Blurb

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Did you know that Blurb might give you $2,500 to read about your favorite person? All you have to do is make a book about a loved one filled with all sorts of kind words, creativity and insight, and if selected, you could win the grand prize! For every book you make (there are seven different categories, so seven different chances to win) you will receive a 30% discount on the printed product. Go to Blurb to check out the details of the contest to see what the categories are and when the entries are due. The 30% discount on My Favorite books will be applied at checkout when you use the promo code: MYFAVORITE. (And, even if you don't enter, you can still get 30% off on all My Favorite books or save 15% on all printed orders through April 30th!)







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Tiny Prints Sitewide Sale - 20% Off Everything ONE DAY ONLY

Wedding Stationery

Tiny Prints Sitewide Sale - 20% Off Everything
When: Now through 11:59pm PT April 15, 2013
Use Promo Code: APR20SW at checkout!


 Offer expires 4/15/14 at 11:59 pm (PT). Save 20% off using the code APR20SW at checkout. There is no minimum purchase required for this promotion. Offer is not applicable to previously placed orders, shipping, taxes, rush processing charges, or toward the purchase of Erin Condren weekly planners, gift certificates, calendars or photo books. This promotion code cannot be combined with other offers. Offer is only valid on Tinyprints.com and is not applicable on third party or partner websites. To prevent fraud or abuse, we reserve the right to discontinue or modify this offer or cancel any order.


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Monday, April 14, 2014

10% off at Label Daddy!


Label Daddy - The number one solution for labeling your belongings! Remember to label all the clothing, sports equipment and other personal belongings your kids bring to school, camp, sports leagues, day care, and other places. Label Daddy labels keep your belongings from getting lost or mixed up with others. These labels are super durable peel-and-stick washable labels -- they're washer/dryer safe, microwave safe, dishwasher safe and UV resistant! Label Daddy labels are also fun and attractive. You design your own labels! . . . Pick from many colors, sizes and logos, including Disney and Marvel characters, MLB, NBA, and NHL team logos, other sport and fun logos, and more. Our exclusive laminated coating gives labels an extra layer of protection and is a must for camp! These labels are made in the USA and shipped directly to you worldwide. Save 10% on Label Daddy labels! - Save 10% on your entire Label Daddy order. Use code USFAMILY10 at checkout.




Disney's Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest.. Enter to win $1 Million! #MillionDollarArm




A HOT ARM COULD LEAD TO A COOL MILLION!

DISNEY’S MILLION DOLLAR ARM PITCHING CONTEST OFFERS A CHANCE TO WIN $1 MILLION


Contestants Can Test Their Fastball Skills at
Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, Calif., ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida or
the Tribeca Family Festival in New York

Nine Finalists Will Advance to the Final Contest Held at
Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” World Premiere in Hollywood, California

Burbank, Calif.  (April 11, 2014) –Disney is giving amateur baseball pitchers in the nation a chance to compete for a $1 million prize in the Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest. The Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest is being held to celebrate the opening of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm,” an incredible true story about two young men who went from never throwing a baseball to getting a Major League tryout.

Amateur baseball pitchers—male or female, who are legal United States residents at least 18 years of age or older—are invited to qualify to compete in the preliminary rounds of the Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest at either Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida, Disneyland®Resort in California or at the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day at the Tribeca Family Festival in New York City. The three contestants from each location who throw the fastest pitches will advance to the finals and have a chance to compete for a $1 million prize at the world premiere of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” in Hollywood, California. Official rules are available on Disney.com’s “Million Dollar Arm” homepage at http://disney.com/pitchingcontest

Presented by SUBWAY® restaurants, the three qualifying events will take place on April 25 and 26, from 7 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at both Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, Calif. and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World® and on April 26 only, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day during the Tribeca Family Festival in New York City. Contestants will throw three pitches, each tracked by a radar gun, in an attempt to throw the fastest pitch. All participants will receive tickets for themselves and a guest to see an advance screening of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” at an AMC Theatres location later that evening.

Nine finalists chosen during these qualifying events will have a chance to compete for the $1 million prize at the world premiere of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm.” The top three eligible pitchers with the fastest pitches from each qualifying round location will be flown with his or her guest to the final contest, which will take place at the world premiere of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” in Hollywood, Calif., on May 6.  Each of these finalists will throw three pitches on Hollywood Boulevard. Any eligible finalist who throws one 100 mph strike (out of three pitches) will become a potential winner of the $1 million grand prize.
The nine finalists and their guests will be VIPs at the film’s premiere along with stars, filmmakers, major league players, coaches, scouts and celebrities.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Subject to Official Rules available at event or at http://disney.com/pitchingcontest.


Start Growing With Gro-ables

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gro-ables for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
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Gro-ables is a brand new product from Miracle-Gro – a pre-packaged seed pod that makes it incredibly easy to grow your own herbs and veggies from seed. It’s designed for the younger consumer, or people who are new to gardening but have always wanted to try growing their own food. The seed pods are designed to simplify the growing process so it’s not overwhelming or confusing. Focus should be on edible gardening – easily growing your own herbs or veggies in your own home/apartment, and turning those homegrown ingredients into homemade meals. 


Here's how Gro-ables and Sprout it work together:

Pop it in some soil

When it is time to plant, just loosen the soil, peel off the lid, and push in the Seed Pod® until the top of pod is even with the soil. That's it! They don't even need to be covered up. Set your planting date in Sprout it and you're good to go.
Just add water

Regular watering turns your seed pods into plants. Afraid you might forget? No worries, Sprout it will send your friendly reminders, just when you need them.
Watch it grow



Relax, it's easy! Sprout it will help you keep an eye on your plants and send helpful tips along the way. Download the Sprout app today!

There are 17 different varieties of Gro-ables including cherry tomatoes, pumpkins, and lettuce. 

For more information check out the video below!



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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Disneynature #BEARS

In an epic story of breathtaking scale, Disneynature’s new True Life Adventure “Bears” showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life’s most important lessons. Set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop teeming with life, their journey begins as winter comes to an end and the bears emerge from hibernation to face the bitter cold. The world outside is exciting—but risky—as the cubs’ playful descent down the 
mountain carries with it a looming threat of avalanches. As the season changes from spring to summer, the brown bears must work hard to find food—ultimately feasting at a plentiful salmon run—while staying safe from rival male bears and predators, including an ever-present wolf. “Bears” captures the fast-moving action and suspense of life in one of the planet’s last great wildernesses—Alaska! 



Directed by Alastair Fothergill (“Earth,” “African Cats” and “Chimpanzee”) and Keith Scholey (“African Cats”), and narrated by John C. Reilly, “Bears” arrives in theaters April 18, 2014, to celebrate Earth Day.


Like Disneynature on Facebook: Facebook.com/Disneynature

Follow Disneynature on Twitter: Twitter.com/Disneynature

Visit the website: Disney.com/Bears

For more fun and printables check out their family press kit!




Disneynature’s BEARS opens in theaters everywhere on April 18th!

Friday, April 11, 2014

Hop It Forward with Cost Plus World Market! #HopItForward

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Being an ambassador for Cost Plus World Market, I get to do so many cool things! The latest, an Easter recipe post and an opportunity to share with you an awesome new sweepstakes! 

For my recipe, I chose to do our family's favorite. Carrot Cake! Every year at Easter my kitchen is filled with delicious food such as Ham, Deviled eggs, homemade breads etc. But the one thing they all wait for is the dessert table. 

This year I've been playing around with the recipe a little and decided to do cupcakes instead of a cake. We decorated each cupcake with sprinkles and added picks to some and Easter candies to others. My recipe is a little in-depth but it is worth every single minute once you taste the deliciousness! 


Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 cups grated carrots

1 large can of crushed pineapples
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, optional

Frosting: 

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
16-ounces powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour pan of your choice. Line bottom of the pans with parchment paper or cupcake liners.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add eggs and vegetable oil. Using a hand mixer, blend until combined. Add carrots, pineapple and pecans, if using.

Pour into pans. Bake for approximately 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Remove from pans and allow to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting:

Add all ingredients, except nuts, into a medium bowl and beat until fluffy using a hand mixer. Stir in the nuts if using. Spread frosting over cooled cake/cupcakes and enjoy!


I also picked up some new dinner plates to decorate my Easter table with this year. They sit nicely on my table and I don't have to worry about someone knocking them off thanks to the handy carrier that they sit in. They will also be great to use an everyday dinner plate so I came out really good on that deal! Cost Plus World Market has so many great items to choose from! Right now Cost Plus has an awesome sweepstakes going on for their fans as well!





Help us and Cost Plus World Market spread Random Acts of Hoppiness and enter for a chance to win a $2,000 World Market gift card and a Year’s supply of Divine Chocolates in their  #HopItForward Sweepstakes.  For more details and to enter: http://bit.ly/ORNEZy 


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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

20% off markdowns, up to 60% off at Crazy 8

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Crazy 8



Warmer weather is quickly approaching, but not as quickly as your kids grew out of last year's clothes! It's time to start stocking up on this season's styles for spring. Luckily, Crazy 8 is offering 20% off markdowns so your kids can get everything they need (and some they don't!) without cleaning out your wallet. That's up to 60% off! The sale starts tomorrow (4/10) for a limited time, so hurry before it's gone!   

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Little Passports 15% Sale!



Big sales like this one, which let you take 15% off your new subscription at Little Passports don't come around all that often. Use the code HAPPY5 at checkout to take a big chunk of the total price away! Little Passports is a wonderful monthly subscription all about travel and different cultures around our world that shows up in your mailbox with dozens of activities to keep your child occupied like fun games, puzzles and a big colorful world map! Isn't that a much better alternative to having them just watch tv? 

Check out the Little Passports Blog for more fun learning opportunities like this amazing Recycled Tin Can Robot that you can make with your kids and maybe even get them started with a subscription of their own once you see the value and most of all, the FUN involved! Remember, if you purchase by 4/8 you can get: 15% Off New Subscriptions at Little Passports Now - 4/8 with code: HAPPY5

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Friday, April 4, 2014

Let's get Twisted with Twisted Shotz #Review

Thank You to Twisted Shotz for providing me with their products free of charge in exchange for my honest review.

**Twisted Shotz is intended for those age 21 and Up. Please drink responsibly**


Being a bartender I get many drink requests so when I received my Twisted Shotz package, I decided to take them to work with me and we would sample them out there. It led to a very interesting night to say the least! 

I received a very generous package that included their two newest flavors, Chocolate Buttery Nipple and Screaming O! 


I really enjoyed the Buttery Nipple, Chocolate Buttery Nipple, and Strawberry Sundae  with Buttery Nipple being my favorite! Not only does it have a "fun" name, it's very creamy. It consists of Vanilla Creme Liqueur and my favorite, Vodka. 




My friends seemed to really like the Rattlesnake the best. Possibly because it is 22% alcohol and it consists of Tequila and Lime Liqueur! We'll just say by the end of the night they was feeling no pain!


Another favorite for the guys was the Blazin' Apple. It's an Apple and Cinnamon Liqueur that has a little bite to it. They compared it to the fireball candy we used to eat when we were kids. 

After a "Twisted" night at work, our fun continued at the house! 

Photo Courtesy of the Twisted Shotz Blog

Thank You Twisted Shotz for your contribution to an amazing time. 

I was quiet pleased to have gotten Sex on the Beach, Buttery Nipples and a Screaming O thanks to a "Rattlesnake", all in one night! :) I will definitely be replacing my previous drinks with Twisted Shotz. 

Check out their search tool to see where to purchase Twisted Shotz in your area!


**Twisted Shotz is intended for those age 21 and Up. Please drink responsibly**


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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Cariloha Bath Towel #Review

Thank You to Cariloha Bamboo for providing me with their products free of charge in exchange for my honest review. 


If there is one thing I love it's a soft and comfortable towel when I get out of the tub. Now when you think Bamboo you think a stick, right? Wrong! Did you know that there is now bamboo clothing? You read that right. Everything from bed sheets and bath towels, to clothing. I never knew just how comfortable it could be either until I tried out a set of bamboo bed sheets. Just when I thought things couldn't get any better, Cariloha sent me a nice package that included a bath towel, hand towel, wash rag and even a 40x70 bath sheet that would be perfect for those summer days by the pool.  




Bamboo is not only twice as soft as cotton but it's also very cool and clean! It's naturally anti-bacterial,  and provides full UVA/UVB protection. GREEN! Bamboo is eco-friendly and the most sustainable, renewable resource known on the planet!

Overall, I am completely pleased with my products from Cariloha and will definitely be a returning customer. I can't wait to try out their sandals and possibly even some of their amazing clothing!

Connect with Cariloha Bamboo via Facebook and Twitter!


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Save $30 on select adidas Springblade + Free Shipping


That's right everyone, select adidas Springblade shoes are now on sale! I can't help but think of these shoes and imagine having a bunch of mini trampolines on the bottom of my feet...it looks so fun! Check out some of the different models that are on sale below and click on the ones you love to learn more about them! All of these adidas Springblade Running Shoes were $180 / now $150 + Free Shipping



And don't forget! adidas EXTENDED Free Shipping & Returns on orders $49+ through May 1, 2014. So you don't have to worry about any extra costs.

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