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2 Broke Girls~ My Favorite New Comedy

November 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
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The People’s Choice Awards 2012 are coming up and I have a few favorite TV shows I’m rooting for this year. One of my favorite new comedies is 2 Broke Girls. I haven’t been a sitcom fan the last few years, but this show has definitely caught my attention, enough that I even remember to tune in on Monday nights. 2 Broke Girls has my vote for Favorite New TV Comedy, and I really hope they win!

My favorite episode so far was when the girls returned to Caroline’s penthouse apartment. It was fun to watch them get sidetracked by all the luxury. This weeks episode “And The Very Christmas Thanksgiving” was pretty cute too. I really enjoy the chuckles I get when I’m watching, definitely fun TV! That’s why they’re my People’s Choice.

My usual passion these days are reality TV shows, like The Voice, which has my vote for Favorite TV Competition show. I really enjoyed the different format for a singing competition when I watched it last spring, and I can’t wait for it to come back after the first of the year! I love that the judges are current stars themselves and invest their own time in training the contestants.

What are your favorite TV shows for the People’s Choice Awards this year? You can voice your opinion and share your favorites when you share the People’s Choice link.

I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote WBTV shows nominated in the People’s Choice Awards. All opinions are my own, I am a fan of 2 Broke Girls!

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Holiday Gift Ideas For Everyone on Your Gift List

November 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
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I can’t believe Christmas is almost here again! The holidays always seem to sneak up on me really quick. The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas seem to go even faster. This year I said I was going to get a head start on my holiday shopping, but here it is Thanksgiving, and I haven’t even started yet.

I have several blogging friends who have put together some really great gift guides to help you find the right gift for everyone on your Christmas list. Check them out:

  • Games, toys, and anything kids would want are included when you check out the kid’s toy and gift guide. There’s something for kids of all ages.
  • Have a writer on your holiday list this year? Check out this writer’s gift idea guide to find just the right thing to make them smile.
  • Smartphones, touchscreens, eReaders, 3G, 4G and iAnything have you confused? Make your gadget shopping easy – Check out the 10 Hottest Mobile Phones, Devices & Accessories on The Gadget Lovers Christmas List.
  • If you have a photographer in the on your holiday gift list, here are some great ideas you can use to help them ste up their home studio. Even someone who just enjoys taking great photos with their DSLR camera will love this gift guide for studio photographers.
  • If you’re looking for ideas for everyone in the family (especially the kids) check out the holiday gift guide at Life of a Home Mom.
  • Want to make playing Secret Santa a little more outrageous this year? Check out the Secret Santa gift ideas at Gift Idea Diva.
  • Looking for a gift idea for that co-worker you don’t know much about? This list of co-worker’s gift ideas may have just the right thing.
  • Looking for something for the home or garden? Check out the home and garden gift guide.

Happy shopping!

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One Cup at a Time Coffee Goodness For The Office: Tassimo Pro Brewer

November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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

I worked in an office for a lot of years, the one thing you could never count on was the coffee! It depended on who made it on the flavor! Some days it was too strong, others almost like water. Once in a while it was fabulous, but you just never knew! Times have definitely changed since then.

Now you can create the perfect coffee-house style beverage at the office one cup at a time, with the Tassimo Professional. Selections include Cappuccinos, teas, premium hot chocolates and lattes. In other words, a variety of hot beverage combinations to please everyone in the office.

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I'm a tea person, so I was excited to see the Twinings Tea choices available, but once in a while I like to indulge in a Cappuccino, hot chocolate or latte. I really like that the Cappuccino and lattes are prepared using real GEVALIA espresso and real milk creamer.

The Tassimo Pro Brewer features top brands like you'd find in a coffee shop, including:

  • Euro-style Gevalia espressos & coffees including flavors like Hazelnut and French Vanilla
  • Rich and creamy Suchard hot chocolate with real chocolate syrup!
  • Delicately-steeped Twinings tea, with favorites like Earl Gray and English Breakfast Tea

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It's super simple to operate, with one touch brewing so everyone in the office can brew their own perfect cup of their favorite beverage, using the unique double-bar brew codes to ensure precise brewing and consistent quality. Just follow the real time LCD instructions for brewing, cleaning, and maintenance.

There's also a wonderful theft deterrent built right in. The double bar codes on Tassimo Pro T Discs prevent employee from taking them to use on home machines, because they are not compatible.

Right now you can get a Tassimo Professional free demo in your office. Just go to baristainside.com/workplace and fill out the form to get a free demo for your work office.


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How We’ve Been Using Our Whirlpool Water Filter

November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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A couple months ago we had the opportunity to test out a you can see my original review here: Pur Water Filter Review, but I thought I’d stop back and give you an update on what where been using the water from our Whirlpool Water Filter.

So what are we doing with all that clean clear water?

  • Drinking it straight up! I’m a big water drinker. I don’t usually drink pop (or cola, or whatever you call your favorite fizzy beverage). I started drinking water about 20 years ago, and that’s my primary drink of choice these days. I love walking over to the refrigerator and pouring a nice cold glass.
  • My husband uses it to make his morning coffee.
  • Our dog appreciates clean clear water too.
  • We always use filtered water for cooking, and for washing fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • We also use our own water when we’re on the go. I fill up a refillable cup and take it with me when I walk out the door. My son’s in sports, so I usually fill him a large container of water and ice before he leaves for practice.

I love that it’s so easy, and I’m thankful I can just walk to the fridge for all the fresh, clean water I can drink.  Our water has quite a bit of rust in it even after it’s been run through the water softener. You can see the rust after you let water sit in a glass for a little while. The water that’s been run through the Whirlpool Pur Water Filter is crisp and clean, and I can’t see any rust, even after it sits for a while.

You can find more information on the Pur Water Filter, and find out if it will fit your refrigerator model at the Whirlpool website.

I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Whirlpool and received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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Which is Cuter? Puppies VS Babies

October 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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

Puppies VS Babies what a crazy contest! How can you choose? They're all so adorably cute! Discovery has a new Puppies vs. Babies online contest where you can vote for your favorite baby or puppy photo to see if it can win the top prize.

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You've got to stop by and check out all the super cute Puppies vs. Babies photos. I've been lost there for at least 30 minutes checking out the cuteness! My vote's for the babies, because there was no better moment, than the moment my son was born. In my opinion there's nothing greater than a baby. The puppies are pretty charming too don't get me wrong! We love dogs at our house, and there are definitely some really good puppy photos. Actually my favorite photo is the baby with the puppy dog hat on, so I guess I choose puppies and babies together. Hah!

Some of the photos are hilarious, and others just make you say awe! The top contenders will go head to head, until only the cutest remains, so go make your vote heard. If you go vote,stop back by and let us know which one was your favorite in the comment section.


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Fall Beauty In The Ozarks In Branson Missouri

October 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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

Fall is the perfect time to visit the Ozark Mountains and scenic Branson Missouri. It's been a few years since I've been there, but I remember the beautiful woods surrounding the town, and I'm sure it's spectacular this time of year.

While you're there make sure you stop by the Level 2 Steakhouse at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. They feature 28 day aged beef in an elegant atmosphere. Don't forget dessert! Gooey Butter Cake? Yum!

If you happen to be looking for a place to share your Thanksgiving Dinner this year, the Level 2 Steakhouse will be featuring a Thanksgiving Brunch, and "Turkey To Go" for those who would like to celebrate in Branson.

Besides the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, there is also the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing right on Lake Taneycom, featuring waterfront dining and shopping which I'm sure you'll be enjoying with a beautiful backdrop of changing leaves this time of year!

Both hotels offer great package deals including deluxe shopping package with a $25 gift card to Branson Landing, a second $25 gift card to Tanger Outlets, and complimentary breakfast buffet for two! There's also a Santa Claus package where families can have breakfast with Santa!

Like I said, we haven't been to Branson for a few years, and I've never been there during the fall, but I do know how spectacular the setting is, so I'm adding it to my bucket list of trips I'd like to take. I love to photograph nature, and I bet I could get some spectacular photos this time of year!


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Pur Water Filter For Our Country Water

October 12, 2011 By 1 Comment
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We have an Amana Distinctions refrigerator, and we’ve had it for several years. One thing we don’t always remember to do is change the water filter. When I had the opportunity to try out the Maytag Pur Refrigerator Ice and Water Filter it was a definite yes. We have country water, from a well so it’s definitely got it’s share of particles and contaminates. It also has a very gritty flavor when it’s not filtered at all. We have an in line water filter, but it doesn’t get nearly everything floating around in our well water.

I know we have sulfur and iron in our water, and who knows what else from the farmer’s fields, and other runoff. The Pur filter can filter out many more contaminants so we can have clean water to drink. Here are some of the things removed by the filter:

  • Lead and Mercury
  • Chlorine
  • Particulates
  • Asbestos
  • Cysts and turbidity
  • Chlorobenzene

Now, this doesn’t mean all those things were in our water, but it does give me peace of mind that the filter helps us to have fresh and clean water.

Does the filter work? Oh yes, it definitely improved the flavor of our water. Like I said, straight from the tap our water has a gritty taste. After it goes through the filter, it has a clean taste, or no taste, however you want to look at it. It’s also crystal clear after it goes through the filter, even after it’s sat for a while. I really liked the flavor, and so did my whole family. It passed our taste test, which is wonderful since we use filtered water for so many things including, drinking, cooking, the morning coffee, and for our dog. She appreciates good tasting water too!

The filter wasn’t hard to install, and we were long over due to replace it so I’m glad I had the opportunity to share our experience!

You can find more information about the water filter at WhirlPool.com.

I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Whrilpool and received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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Win A Kindle Fire in the Fire It Up Giveaway!

October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Welcome to the Fire It Up Giveaway! A group of blogs have teamed up to offer our readers an amazing giveaway with prizes that are hot this holiday season. This giveaway is being held across several blogs, with the same Rafflecopter form. If you’re entered in one, you’re done, you don’t need to enter on each blog.

Grand Prize: The new Kindle Fire (ARV $199), Marware C.E.O. Hybrid for Kindle Fire Cover in black (ARV $44.99) & $100 Amazon.com Gift Code

First Prize: $75 Amazon.com Gift Code

Second Prize: $25 Amazon.com Gift Code
Please enter on the form below. Comments will not count as entries and can be used for questions only. You only need to enter once on any of the participating sites. The form is the same on all of the blogs. This giveaway is open to US & Canada and ends on November 10, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST.


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Our Dog Emily and $30 in Coupons From Hill's Pet Nutrition

October 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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

We got our border collie, Emily, from a rescue service when she was just a couple years old. She was found abandoned and wandering the streets. She’s been an important part of our family since we brought her home. She's super intelligent, and she’s always been an active dog, from chasing after my son or a ball to stalking the chickens and cows. She also guards our house from any marauding wild animals, including raccoons and opossums. Here she is stalking the cows, in her favorite border collie crouch.

She can spend hours waiting for the squirrel to come down out of the tree.

Here she getting some love from her best friend (my son).

She’s a very busy and loved little dog! In the last year or two she’s slowed down a little, but she definitely still has plenty of energy! We want to keep her that way as long as possible. That’s why I want to learn as much as I can about her nutritional requirements, especially as she gets older. That’s why I was excited to find the Hill's Pet Nutrition Mobility Challenge. Just by registering you receive the Hill's Healthy Mobility Coupon with $30 in pet food coupons, and you’re also registered to win free pet food for a year. There will be 30 winners for the free pet food!

You can also find more information about Hill's and pet food nutrition on their Facebook page here: Hill's Pet Nutrition on Facebook.


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iPad 2 and Cover Giveaway

October 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Welcome to the iPad2 & Cover Giveaway.

This giveaway is posted across several different blogs with the same Rafflecopter form. You can find the Twitter Entries here and Facebook entries here and on the Rafflecopter form.

If you grab the button to post on your blog it will count as 20 entries in the Rafflecopter form.

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The iPad2 has the following specs:

  • 16g
  • Model #: MC769LL/A
  • Black
  • WiFi
  • iPad Smart Cover – grey

You can enter by filling out the Rafflecopter form below:

The winner will be picked by November 4th and will be notified by email and posted here. The winner will have 48 hours to respond until another winner is chosen. The giveaway is open to all US and CA residents ages 18 and over.

  • I am using the Rafflecopter form to gather entries. Comments made below this post will not count as entries. Rafflecopter is a beta software I am working with and would love your input. Leave any issues with the form below.

****If the form will not let you add your daily tweet, please fill out the main entry again with “DO NOT COUNT” in the Extra Info box. It will then let you complete the daily tweet.

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