***Disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.*** As a blogger, having a decent camera is imperative. (Sadly, mine is seriously lacking, and a fancy DSLR camera remains at the top of my wish-list.) During all of the fun blogging trips I go on, I get to see some great ones, up close and personal. I keep my drooling and absolute envy to myself, though, since "Camera Envy" doesn't look good on anyone.
I do, however, get the chance to talk to other bloggers about their cameras of choice, and it seems that Canon is always at the top of the pack when it comes to performance and quality. I trust the opinions of my fellow bloggers, so when I finally DO get the camera of my dreams, I have a feeling that it will be the Canon EOS Rebel T5i.
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***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation has been provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** While I absolutely love the Holiday season, I am not a fan of the "Winter Sickies" that tend to attack my household in the colder months. I don't know if it's because the weather is getting cold, or because there are about a gazillion germs floating about and lots of close contact with friends and family, but we always seem to get colds right around Christmas time. It stinks, too, since Sophie's birthday is on New Year's Eve and Xander's is just a couple of weeks later.
This time of year it's so important to have a healthy immune system. The stress of the season alone can be enough to drain a person, and unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to illness. This year, we're trying to keep the sickies at bay in every way possible. We're washing our hands often, sanitizing surfaces, and taking supplements for immune support and digestion wellness. Here are some more ways to help keep your Holiday season merry and bright. And I don't mean bright, red, sniffly, snotty noses. If you're going to be traveling, these tips will come in especially handy. ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Like most women, I love "smell good stuff". At least that's what my husband calls my stockpile of bath and beauty products. So of course, one of the things that always tops my Holiday Wish List is a nice supply of body washes and lotions. I prefer bath and body products that are free of potentially harmful parabens and sulfates. If they smell amazing, even better.
Recently, I had the pleasure of checking out the drool-worthy products from the folks at Vitabath. They have some pretty decadent Holiday Bath Sets to choose from right now, and they all sound absolutely fabulous. Sweet Pink Peppermint? Spice Is Nice? Or maybe you would like something especially for dry, thirsty skin? Well, no matter what your skin is craving, the folks at Vitabath has got you covered. Their products are free of sufates and parabens, too, so they're wonderful for family members of all ages. ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** If you know me, you probably are painfully aware of the fact that I LOVE Bruno Mars. Yes, I meant to have LOVE completely capitalized. I LOVE this man. I think he's truly amazing, and probably one of the most talented artists of the past 100 years. Plus, there's just something about him that I find incredibly, unbelievably sexy. Anyway, I could go on and on and on about Bruno, and on my personal Facebook page, I do. In fact, when friends come across Bruno memes, etc, I usually end up being tagged in them. (Thanks, guys!)
Okay, so obviously, I adore Bruno Mars. A lot. When I got the opportunity to check out a custom made case for my iPhone 5S from the folks at CaseApp, of course I designed my own Bruno case. (Trust me. If you knew me in real life, you wouldn't be at all surprised.) Are you already planning your dishes for upcoming holiday gatherings? Head over to Target to take advantage of a special Buy 3 Get One FREE deal on participating Unilever food brands to help make holiday meals or simple dinners a little easier in your own home! Valid from 11/30/14 through 1/3/15, participating brands include Bertolli, Best Food's, Country Crock, Fruttare, Good Humor, Hellman's, Klondike, Knorr, Lipton Tea, Popsicle and Ragu. Now you can stock up on your favorite Unilever products to make affordable and delicious meals the whole family will enjoy! Make dinnertime even better when you combine this special offer with a quick and easy Succulent Chicken Parmesan recipe from Hellmann's & Ragu. Click here for the recipe and a $0.75 off Hellman's coupon! What would you make using these participating products? Share your favorite recipe with us on Twitter using #HolidayMealSpot and get a chance to win a $50 Target Gift Card!Giveaway is open to US residents only. Must be at least 18 years old to be eligible. Void where prohibited by law. No Purchase Necessary. Giveaway ends December 23 at 11:59pm EST. To enter, use the GiveawayTools form below. Good luck!Disclosure/Disclaimer: This blog was not compensated for this post and will not be responsible for prize fulfillment. The sponsor Lunchbox will ship the prize directly to the winner. For questions regarding this giveaway, please contact Bay Area Mommy at alice(at)bayareamommy.net. American drivers are required by law to buy minimum auto insurance coverage. Such mandatory expenses could be reduced by understanding the types of plans that are available. Liability insurance compensates drivers and passengers for any injuries, which could cost tens of thousands of dollars to treat. There is really no way to cut back on such important auto insurance protection that must be purchased by drivers.
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For the 2014 Holiday season, I will be featuring tons of great gift ideas for babies, kids, men, women, pets, and even for the person who has everything. We all have some of those on our gift lists, don't we? There will even be loads and loads of chances to win many of the gifts I am featuring. How cool is that?! You can check out my 2014 Holiday Gift Guide at any time from now till Christmas. Make sure to check often, as it will be growing by the day! Today, I want to talk about reading. When I was a kid, I was the little girl sitting on the bench at recess, with her nose buried in a book. I absolutely love reading, and as an adult, I have hundreds and hundreds of books. It seems that my 4 year old daughter, Sophie, has inherited an early love of reading from her Mommy. (Not that we're complaining, of course!) She is already reading, and better than most 8 or 9 year olds I've known. It's pretty crazy, actually, considering a lot of it was self-taught. So since Sophie is already very interested in the wonderful world of reading, we are always looking for products to help her develop her reading skills. When we first discovered the Sparkup Magical Book Reader, we were super-excited! After all, anything that claims to be magical has got to be worth a shot, right? Best Buy Has The Camera Of Your Dreams At Unbeatable Prices #CamerasatBestBuy #HintingSeason12/4/2014 ***Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.*** I have a confession to make: Even though I am a blogger, I do not own a fancy, DSLR camera. Believe me, I want one. I want one badly. A high quality camera has been at the tippy-top of my own personal wish list for years now. However, whenever I start saving up for one, something happens. A child needs something, and of course the kids come first, or something around the house goes wrong, and we have to pay for repairs. It's always something. Such is life, I suppose.
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Car Connection, by Audiovox, is a wonderful way to be "in touch" with your vehicle. Not only can you maximize fuel economy, you can also monitor your own driving habits, locate your vehicle, and even diagnose performance and mechanical problems before poo hits the fan. That's right. With Car Connection, there's a good chance of finding out what's going on with your car so you'll know before even the mechanic does! (This can save loads of money at the shop, by the way. An educated customer is less likely to be ripped-off in an unethical shop!) When children become "The Inventor" they play to learn, experiment, and build. Toys for "The Inventor" teach these concepts through engaging play. BeginAgain toys offer children tools for exploration, learning, and construction. One winner will receive all three BeginAgain Dino Skeleton Puzzles.Giveaway ends December 16th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. Only one entrant per household, per address. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Enter using the giveaway form below. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household, per address. Void where prohibited by law. Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this sweepstakes. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. Contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com if you have any additional questions or comments. |
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