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There has been a facebook page set up for people who have found photos, etc. in their yards that the tornadoes blew from miles away, some hundreds of miles.
Please share this link on your blog, website and any forums that you can.
Help return the items to their rightful owners.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Pictures and Documents found after the April 27, 2011 Tornadoes Pin It
Friday, April 29, 2011
Tornado Damage Update Pin It
We are learning more each day from what damage there is up here on the mountain.
According to the local news channels, the NWS has confirmed it was an EF3 Tornado that struck up here.
The New Harmony community seems to be one of the harder hit areas along with Brayton Mtn, and Pitts Gap. The path of the tornado did not stop though. It kept on going over to Hwy 30, Morgan Springs Road, all way over the Liberty Hill Road area and beyond. Not sure if that is the same tornado that made it’s way all the way to Spring City or not.
There is a path of debris, downed trees, houses and barns damaged or completely missing.
Part of the path came as close as 3 miles (drive time) from our house. There's a mobile home on that road that is completely gone. A horse trailer on it's side messed up in the field behind where the trailer would have been, tin from barns, trees snapped like twigs, a power pole snapped like a toothpick, and just a path of debris.
I am so thankful to God that there was a hedge of protection around us Wednesday.
Please if you are in this area and you can, do help whether with clean-up, search and rescue, monetary, food, clothing, etc. There are families who have lost everything. A command post is set up for storm victims at the Jackson store on New Harmony. There's also a Red Cross shelter at the First Southern Baptist Church. Any of those places you can drop off donations.
Do NOT come up here and tell people who want to help and only here to sightsee and take pictures. This is not a tourist attraction! This is people’s lives!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tornado touched down last night on the mountain we live on. Pin It
A tornado touched down last night during the severe storm on Dayton Mountain, where we live. This is about a mile (rough guess) from where we were holed up in a friends basement. No damage at her house or mine but some friends of hers were not so lucky.
The sky was unbelievable here yesterday. We had 3 lines of storms roll through and each one kept getting scarier. We heard the train noise just as we had ushered all the children into the basement. Then the hail hit and we got down into the basement as well. I have muddy laundry to wash up today and shoes as her basement started to fill up with water and we had to come up and take shelter in the hallway for a bit.
Hubby called this morning and told us about the damage as he was on his way to work. We drove out and got a few pictures but these do not show the big picture of the damage or the emotions one feels when seeing something like this.
The first four photos are on Hwy. 30 that goes across Dayton Mountain.
(you can click the photos to see them larger)
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This is a mobile home missing half of it with trees snapped off like twigs above it. There's a trailer just across the road from this one unscathed and trees all around it snapped off, etc. |
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| There are many many trees down - uprooted, snapped off, etc. Power lines are down. |
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| The graveyard with the trees down, etc. This is about a mile (rough guess) from where we were holed up in a friends basement. |
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| We drove out to another part of the path of the tornado and saw barns missing parts of the roof, etc. -- this would have been the side wind damage from the tornado as it swept through on the other side of where the barn and house is in this picture. We turned around as obviously the hardest hit area is blocked off for emergency personnel. |  This is on Walkertown Road leading over to Riggs Road (I think it is) which goes by the Apple Barn and Jackson’s Farm Supply. |
Please keep the families who have lost their homes, etc. as well as the rescue workers, police officers, and other work crews who are out there working today. I just saw a news report online that there are 4 confirmed deaths in our county, that is not counting the counties around us that got hit by the severe storms too.
If you live in any of the areas that were affected by these storms yesterday, please considering donating your time to help, funds if possible, and food, blankets, etc. Call your local Red Cross, sheriff's dept, etc. to inquire what you can do, etc. They will need your help!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Win a trip to Los Angeles with Dole for the California Cook-Off! Pin It
Dole is grilling up a chance for you to win an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles where you can compete in the 2011 Dole California Cook-Off with Celebrity Chef Ben Ford. Three finalists will compete for the cook-off champion title and a cash prize of $2,500!
Do you have a special grilling recipe that incorporates a Dole product that you’re proud of and has your family and friends drooling for more? If so, Dole wants to know about it!
Submit your great grill creation to the Dole 2011 California Cook-Off recipe contest at www.facebook.com/dole and if you’re chosen, pack your swimsuit and shades and head to sunny L.A.!
As a finalist, you’ll enjoy 3 days/2 nights in Hollywood where you’ll prepare your delectable Dole dish with other finalists at celebrity haven The Grove and meet celebrity Chef Ben Ford.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
“the mother of all giveaways” - prize value of over $300.00!! Pin It
Beautiful Skin, As Nature Intended Introducing Lexli International, Pure Aloe Vera-Based Skincare to Heal & Rejuvenate Skin The Lexli 30-Day Starter Kit- Starter Kit Price: $84
Lexli's 30-Day Starter Kit is an easy, inexpensive way to try our skincare line and make sure it's right for you. Each kit provides a month’s supply of products featured as a part of Lexli’s Simple 4-Step System. Included in the travel-friendly kit is: Aloe-Based Cleansing Lotion (2 oz.), Aloe-Based AloeGlyC® Renewing Exfoliant (0.50 oz.), Aloe-Based Day Moisturizer with SPF 15 for Normal to Dry Skin (0.50 oz.), Aloe-Based Tone and Balance (2 oz), Aloe-Based Night Moisturizer (0.5 oz).
Lexli skincare products are available at select spas, physician offices and salons. To purchase products or to find a listing of participating retailers, visit www.lexli.com. Because Lexli is unlike any other over-the-counter skincare brand, it is advised that consumers use the product line under the guidance of a licensed skincare expert.
 | Spotted recently in the West Village were Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick with their daughters, Marion and Tabitha. However, instead of SJP turning heads as usual with her unparalleled style, were her daughters, rocking their edgy new hair do’s! Setting the trend at a young age, the adorable one year olds, are strolling around and working the “spiked hair look.” (Image to the right is from the New York Post)Help your tyke be a trendsetter on the playground or at daycare by using Le Baby Hair Gel, a product designed for kids that is free of sulfates, fragrances and harsh chemicals. The lightweight formula makes it easy to spike hair, tackle unwanted fly-aways and tame after-nap hair. For more information, please visit www.lebabyinc.com. |
The 411 On Le Baby Hair Gel:
Hypoallergenic No harsh chemicals
No parabens No sulfates
Not tested on animals Fragrance-free
Thickens baby-fine hair Tames frizzies & fly-aways
Moisturizes Softly holds curls
Keeps hairstyles in place Never leaves hair stiff or sticky
Retail Cost: $9.95
**Sarah Jessica Parker does not endorse Le Baby Hair Gel**
About Le Baby Hair Gel
Le Baby hair gel is a styling gel free of harsh chemicals meant to define wispy curls and tackle unruly after-nap hair. While the concept of baby hairstyling products might seem a little child-beauty-pageant to some, for many moms and dads it’s a must-have diaper bag accessory. From taming those wild fly-aways to smoothing frizzies, Le Baby hair gel works on all hair types and is hypoallergenic for sensitive skin. Whatever your child’s hair type, Le Baby will make combing and styling a cinch. The unique formulas leave hair shiny, healthy looking and more manageable.
 | www.envyderm.com--Retail Cost: $99.95 We all know the wonders of mascara well; in fact, most of us feel naked without it. But breakage, thinning and damaging of the lashes are mascara's little known drawbacks. Fortunately, EnvyDerm, a groundbreaking new nonprescription formula eyelash growth serum is here for our eyebatting rescue. |
“Through meticulous research and development, scientific advances, professional expertise and the understanding of a customer’s well-being, EnvyDerm is changing the world of beauty,” says Nadia Smith, President and Founder of EnvyDerm. “At EnvyDerm, we provide consumers with the best eyelash care products to enhance their natural beauty.”
How to Use EnvyDerm?
The EnvyDerm applicator is very similar to a liquid eyeliner applicator. One should apply the stimulating serum once a day before bedtime along the upper and lower lash lines. EnvyDerm does not disrupt the daily application of make-up or other skincare routines. Can be used on brows as well. What is in EnvyDerm?
EnvyDerm is formulated with active natural ingredients such as bioavailable lipo-oligopeptides that stimulate keratin genes. Powerful SymPeptide technology lengthens and strengthens natural lashes. EnvyDerm uses vitamins, minerals and amino ccids to moisturize and nourish lashes and brows.When Can I Expect to See Results?
One should begin to see the lash line becoming thicker, fuller and healthier looking in as little as 2 weeks! In a clinical study, users saw a 25 percent increase in eyelash length during this period. EnvyDerm will continue to prove results over time if used on a consistent basis.
 | www.beanstalkexpress.com $49.95 New information from the US Department of Health and Human Resources reveals that despite national efforts to curb childhood obesity here in the US, rates are still climbing! Because the years of preventing childhood obesity are over by the time our children reach kindergarten, parents need products that offer a fun and practical approach to teaching their children balanced nutrition! And we have it!Welcome to Beanstalk Express, the home of the world’s first snacktivity game, The SnackTime survival kit At Beanstalk Express, we’re parents too! |
And like you, we also envisioned raising fruit-and-veggie loving eaters, avoiding processed foods and “just saying no!” to drive through windows! But then something happened along the way … We had kids! After enduring the preschool battles with picky eaters and around-the-clock requests for sweets and goodies, we realized what was missing when it comes to inspiring our kids with healthy habits that will last …Food marketers have been making junk food fun for decades. So what if we made healthy choices just as much fun? We decided to try it … and it worked! When you empower children with the ability to make their own choices, amazing things happen! At Beanstalk Express, we make healthy fun! And in the process, they become habit!
Wooden Clock Board
Features one working clock, 3 control clocks with moveable arms, and 3 corresponding hooks to hold snack cards in place.
33 Snack Cards On the front are pictures of delicious snacks to choose from. On the back is important tips and information to learn from.
How it works!
1.Each morning, Mom or Dad selects between 4-6 snack cards that are available to make that day from the deck.
2.From these cards, kids can choose their 3 snacks for that day.
3.Mom sets the control clocks to the desired snack times and hangs the snack cards on the corresponding hooks.
4.And now it's up to the kids! By Keeping an eye on the clocks, the kids alert Mom to when it's SNACK TIME!
5.Mom takes the snack card off the hook and serves up the snack.
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The Bar Method’s Pregnancy Workout DVD
Master teacher Lee Potter in her third trimester with twins adds her own special wit and playfulness to the Bar Method’s pre-natal workout, a long-standing and popular class at its flagship studio in San Francisco. Lee leads you through this 45-minute long series of gentle, safe and challenging moves, including free-weight work, thigh exercises, standing seat-work, and abdominal strengthening exercises performed while propped up on pillows. Lee’s fellow performers are Hannah Blue, co-owner of the Downtown San Francisco studio and Lauren Dunning, a teacher at the Downtown San Francisco studio, both appearing in this DVD in their second trimester. As Lee puts it, this DVD “will help you feel strong during your pregnancy, will
About The Bar Method
The Bar Method is full-body exercise program created by Burr Leonard. The workout utilizes a ballet bar fitness technique and draws from the principles of isometrics, dance conditioning, interval training, and physical therapy. The result is a noticeable “Bar Method” sculpted body featuring:
• Firm, elongated muscles
• Reduced body fat
• High muscle definition in the chest
• Improved posture
• Long, narrow thighs
• A lifted seat and defined hamstrings
• Strong, flat abdominals
• Increased stamina and energy
• Extended youthfulness
*Also available, Beginner’s Workout DVD and Dancer’s Body Advanced Workout DVD.
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| My Beautiful Mommy”: Ground-Breaking New Children’s Book on Plastic Surgery World Renown Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michael Salzhauer Helps Parents Explain Cosmetic Surgery to Children www.mybeautifulmommy.com $19.95 |
Young children are naturally curious – they’re full of questions and excited to learn about the world they live in. However, as times change, children’s curiosities have addressed more complex and sensitive issues, often at younger ages. In today’s American culture, more than ever, answers can increasingly be found in children’s books. Everything from divorce and global warming to potty habits and how to deal with a death in the family, children’s books have tackled it all. Dr. Michael Salzhauer, a Miami board-certified plastic surgeon and father of four, has taken the reins on a very hot topic and wrote “My Beautiful Mommy,” the first ever children’s book that addresses plastic surgery.
“From television to magazines, we are exposed to plastic surgery,” says Dr. Salzhauer, “it has become an everyday circumstance, especially for children. From their favorite movie star or singer who suddenly looks different to their own parents, plastic surgery is an issue that needs to be explained to kids in an educational way.”
Dr. Salzhauer was inspired to write “My Beautiful Mommy” after his four-year-old daughter bombarded him with questions regarding his own nose job. He also noticed that many of his clients came into his office with inquisitive kids in tow – and mothers not knowing how to handle their questions appropriately. “I know how scary and intimidating a doctor’s office can be for most children,” says Dr. Salzhauer. “Kids tend to fill in the blanks in their imagination when they see mommy in bandages and they often feel sad, hurt and confused as to what happened. This book is meant to be a guide for parents who have already decided to undergo plastic surgery; and help explain to their children why mommy looks different.” Dr. Salzhauer recognizes the controversial element of his book. “This book is not promoting plastic surgery. As I have taught my own children, beauty has many definitions – it is not only a physical entity.”
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2007, one third of the 348,000 breast augmentations and 148,000 tummy tucks were “mommy makeovers,” or surgeries designed for women seeking to restore sagging body parts due to aging or pregnancy weight gain. “Plastic surgery among women, especially mothers post-pregnancy, is very popular and becoming a common reality. Cosmetic surgery can be a difficult topic to understand for adults; and even more so for young children. I wanted to provide my patients and other parents with a tool that speaks to kids in a kid-friendly way.”
About “My Beautiful Mommy”
“My Beautiful Mommy” by Michael Salzhauer, M.D. is available for purchase at Amazon.com and www.mybeautifulmommy.com for $19.95. A book summary and a complete bio of the author are also available at the My Beautiful Mommy Web site. The book is published by Big Tent Books.
 | Give Your Skin a Breath of Fresh Air Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. Introduces DERMACYTE® Skin Care Products to Reduce the Appearance of Fine Lines and Wrinkles |
Dermacyte Oxygenating Eye Complex
Dermacyte Oxygenating Eye Complex is a smooth, delicate treatment to refresh, hydrate and restore the appearance of youth to your eye contour area. It is designed to enhance the skin’s hydration, elasticity and smoothness while protecting it against environmental stress. Dermacyte Oxygenating Eye Complex is a gentle marriage of modern technology and nourishing emollients extracted from avocado essence, oat kernel, sunflower oil, the calming High Ash, a tree indigenous to European forests rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C and seeds from the Pacific Northwest Meadowfoam plant among other nurturing ingredients.
It provides a lightweight solution with its patented technology, a powerful oxygen-carrier developed to infuse oxygen for a fresher appearance and overall improved complexion. It immediately imparts a cool, moisturizing effect while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These effects along with skin brightening and anti-irritating benefits deliver a lighter and healthier feel to your skin. Price: $95. 15 ml
Oxygen is one of the most basic necessary requirements for life and an essential nutrient for the esthetic benefit of skin care. Consequently, oxygen treatments have emerged in the last few years as the newly recognized skin care essential. From creams to spray treatments (including oxygen inhalation), spas and dermatology offices across the country now offer oxygen-based products and treatments to their clients. In fact, celebrities reportedly utilize oxygen treatments regularly in an effort to maintain younger, healthier-looking skin. “Among the many benefits of oxygen is its ability to assist in the production of collagen and elastin which are important elements in the repair and regeneration of skin,” says Dr. Gerald Klein, Chief Medical Officer for Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc., a biomedical product development company dedicated to commercializing innovative pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and medical devices in the field of oxygen therapeutics. “For years, doctors have recognized this fact and used it in the treatment of wounds that simply would not heal otherwise.” In addition, oxygen depletion is one of the leading contributing factors to the development of wrinkles, fines lines and premature aging of the skin. It contributes to dehydration, uneven skin tone and a dull complexion. As we grow older, the body’s ability to deliver oxygen to skin tissue becomes less efficient. The lower oxygen levels in the body affect our ability to make collagen, which is an essential structural support to the skin.Previously, the only way to deliver oxygen to the skin was through hyperbaric oxygen chambers or the use of harsh chemical reactions with hydrogen peroxide, which can bleach and damage the skin. Recently, Oxygen Biotherapeutics introduced DERMACYTE Oxygen Concentrate, the only skin care product that provides high concentrations of oxygen directly to the skin without harsh side effects. DERMACYTE Oxygen Concentrate is a cream that is absorbed rapidly without leaving an oily residue on the skin. After application, your face is ready for your usual routine.
Now for the GIVEAWAY details….
This giveaway is open to U.S. Residents Only
NOTE: All entries must be in the form of a comment on THIS post. To leave a comment, scroll to the bottom of this post and click the “Add Comment” link.
PRIZE: one lucky reader will win one each of 7 different products that include: Lexli Skincare Starter Kit, Le Baby Hair Gel, Envyderm Lash Regrowth Serum, Beanstalk Express Snack Time Survival Kit, The Bar Method DVD & Onesie, The Book “My Beautiful Mommy” and Dermacyte Eye Complex. A Package with a value of over $300!
Mandatory Entry: Visit one or all of the sites above and tell me about what intrigued to check that site out.
Remember….Your comment must contain a way that I can contact you if you are the winner otherwise another winner will be chosen.
Extra Entry Possibilities: (please make a separate comment for each one of these you do in order for you to gain an extra entry into the giveaway).
- Follow this blog via Facebook Networked Blogs
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- Blog about this giveaway with a link back to this blog post. Then come back here and post the direct link to the post on your blog.
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(If you already do the optional entries, just leave an extra comment stating which of those you do.)
Other Giveaway Information:
- The giveaway will be open until midnight EST Friday, May 6th, 2011
- Winner will be chosen at random using random.org and will be announced shortly thereafter.
- Make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry as stated above.
- Please leave a way for me to contact you in your entry otherwise another winner will be chosen.
- Winners have 72 hours to respond to the email sent to them. Failure to do so will result in an alternate winner being drawn at random.
- NOTE: This giveaway is offered to US Residents only. The winner’s prize will be shipped directly from the company.
Disclosure: This post is a press release and written to offer a giveaway and as a courtesy to the company. No product or compensation was received for this review. Your experience with product may vary.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Book Reviews: Trouble at the Zoo and Rescue, the first installments of Bindi Irwin’s exciting new chapter book series Pin It
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I was excited to receive these two books for my children. I have one son who is an avid reader and read both of these books in one sitting. He LOVED them!
Another son started reading one of them and is enjoying it as well. I could tell by the way he started talking to his older brother about things in the book.
Now our 8 year old daughter is wanting to read them too.
Since receiving the books just a few days ago, both of the older boys (ages 12 and 10) have read them. The 12 year old is actually reading them again now.
So looks like these books were a hit in our house!
Hope they will be in yours as well.
About the Books and the Chapter BookSeries:
The Bindi Wildlife Adventures series, by Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Steve Irwin, is launching this month with the first two books in the series – Trouble at the Zoo, and Rescue.
Bindi Wildlife Adventures ($4.99; Juvenile Fiction; chapter book; Ages 7-10) is a fast-paced series featuring The Jungle Girl herself. The stories are inspired and co-created by Bindi, and feature the characters of Bindi, Robert (her brother), Terri (her mom), and the Australia Zoo (where they live!). The stories are based on Bindi’s real-life adventures, and include animal fact files at the end. Bindi likes to say that kids will “accidentally learn something” after reading her books! She also believes that kids will come away with a better understanding of wildlife and what they can do to help conserve and protect the world’s endangered animals.
About Bindi Irwin:
Born to wildlife conservationists Steve and Terri Irwin, she was just 3 years old when she made her television debut on The Crocodile Hunter. In 2007, Bindi launched her clothing line, Bindi Wear International, and her very own TV show, Bindi: The Jungle Girl, which won an Emmy in 2008 and was nominated again in 2009. She’s won two Nickelodeon awards, and just made her first full-length feature film debut in Free Willy 4 with Beau Bridges, which was released in March 2010.
At only 12 years old, Bindi Sue Irwin is already an international award-winning celebrity. She was just on Good Morning America and Regis & Kelly talking about her new book series – check her out on GMA – and she has been interviewed on the Rachael Ray Show.
Disclosure: I received these books for the purpose of reviewing same. No other compensation was received for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my personal and honest opinion. Your experience with product may vary.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Happy Easter to everyone! Pin It
Matthew 28: 1-6 KJV
1In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
4And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
5And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
6He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. ….
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Questions from Readers about Couponing. Pin It
Since my two most recent posts regarding Couponing Ethics, Fraud & TLC Extreme Couponing and the follow up post with A response to the Couponing Ethics, Fraud & TLC Extreme Couponing, I have received a few more questions and comments.
Two of the readers had some more questions that I thought needed to be addressed openly on the blog as others may have the same questions.
The first question comes from Laura W. (and as she said, no relation, lol)…
“Laura W. ,
I know you are probaly busy as can be but i was wondering if perhaps you could answer some questions i have on couponing. I am trying to start since my family is now containing 5 people instead of just 2. If you have time please explain a few things to me like our grocery store will take coupons up to 60 cents. Okay does this mean that that is the limit without doubling it? I didn't quite get that one. I have bought me the binder as it says on your site. I have them catergorized and am hoping to do my first shopping trip with them this weekend. If you could maybe give me that info and any other tips it would be GREATLY appreciated!
I thank you in advance!
Signed your fellow couponer,
Laura W. (no relation Ha Ha)”
ANSWER: Some grocery stores double coupons up to and including a certain face value on the coupon.
For an example the .60 coupons you mentioned would double and be worth $1.20. Keep in mind that some stores have limits on how many like (meaning the exact same coupon) they will double in one shopping order.
Also at that store that doubles up to .60 coupons, you may have a coupon that is .40 – that would double and be worth .80 now. Likewise a .35 coupon being doubled to .70, and so on.
If you have a .65 coupon to use at that store, it would not double so it would be only worth .65.
Just check with your store’s customer service desk to find out the coupon policy or visit that store’s website wherein you may possibly be able to print off a copy of their coupon policy and put it in your binder for reference. Not all stores double and the ones that do double vary in regards to what the face value is that they will double and have limitations, etc. on how many they will double.
The next question comes from lacey h. who asked…
“what does multiple coupons have to do with couponing.. im confused on how ppl buy load of stuff with coupons and pay almost nothing for the products..are they using 5 coupons for 1 thing and if so how do you do that?? im just confused on the multiple coupons if your confused im sorry i just dont know how to explain it”
ANSWER: Multiple Coupons are how you make the most of a sale or a great price on an item.
For an example: I have 10 coupons for .50 off 1 Crest Toothpaste. Crest Toothpaste is on sale at the XYZ store this week for a $1. That store also will double the face value of my coupon (refer to the answer above on doubling as not all stores double). Now that coupon after it is doubled is worth a $1 and thus will make that Crest Toothpaste free (just pay tax).
Unless you have a store coupon and a manufacturer coupon, you CAN NOT use more than one coupon on any one item.
Also read the coupon for any stipulations that may be on it.
Most stores allow you to use one store coupon (if available) and a regular manufacturer’s coupon (coupon from the Sunday paper, magazine, from the company, etc.) together.
Again, just check with your store’s customer service desk to find out the coupon policy or visit that store’s website wherein you may possibly be able to print off a copy of their coupon policy and put it in your binder for reference.
I hope that helped to clarify some things Laura and Lacey. Thank you for reading my blog and submitting your questions!
Friday, April 22, 2011
GIVEAWAY: Pretty Woman Airbrushed Nail Kit (available for U.S. & Canada) - Pin It
HOT OFF THE ‘PRESSES’
Pretty Woman Nail Accessories, Fashion at Your Fingertips
The must-have “It” accessory for 2011 is bling – but it’s not jewelry. It’s bling for your nails.
Hollywood ’s hottest celebrities like Katy Perry, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Blake Lively are making nail art a style statement all its own. From the couture runways to Tinsel town’s red carpets, everyone is rocking this year’s biggest beauty trend.
“Manicures are no more limited to just a coating of your favorite nail color,” says Richard Mallon of Pretty Woman USA, a leading manufacturer and supplier of artificial nails, nail foils, nail art, nail polish artificial eyelashes and a variety of accessories. “From rock stars to Hollywood ’s A-listers, no outfit is complete without this fashion accessory.”
Pretty Woman’s Airbrushed Nail Kits
It isn't always convenient to run out and get a manicure. You may not have the time, money or the resources. You may not even have time to paint your nails and wait for them to dry. Dry nail appliqués are a great solution to all of these issues. Pretty Woman offers at-home DIY Airbrushed nail kits available in fashion forward designs, colors and ease of use. In minutes, you can have a professional manicure that lasts up to days. “Professional nail art services at spas and salons can be expensive with prices starting at $55.00 per manicure,” adds Richard. “Pretty Woman kits offer a wide selection of designs and colors starting at $5.99 available at Rite Aid stores nationwide.”
About Pretty Woman USA
Pretty Woman is leading the market in bringing new and innovative products in the artificial nail category. The company’s new Metallic nails and nail foils have been introduced to retailers and the professional market over the past year. Its extensive libraries of designs are specifically developed to expand upon the same ‘beiges and pinks’ that are already redundant in today’s USA Planogram. They are designed to increase the market while not cannibalizing what is already there.
Pretty Woman is also one of the larger suppliers of OEM nail polish in the USA , shipping more than 15 million bottles per year. Our base in the professional market, under our European brand, Kinetics, has enabled Pretty Woman to consistently be the first to introduce salon innovations into the retail market. Pretty Woman is a $25+ Million company, worldwide, with more than 450 employees in its factory in China , and their Latvia and United States offices. Pretty Woman owns its own factory and uses the latest nail molds and nail production techniques at a capacity of over 2.5 million nail shots per month. The company’s customers in the United States include Rite Aid. In addition, they sell Claire’s and Icing under their own private label brands.
Now for the GIVEAWAY details….
This giveaway is open to U.S. & Canada Residents Only
NOTE: All entries must be in the form of a comment on THIS post. To leave a comment, scroll to the bottom of this post and click the “Add Comment” link.
PRIZE: one lucky reader will win 2 Airbrushed Nail Kits.
Mandatory Entry: Leave me a comment below telling me your favorite nail color polish or if you have ever had a professional manicure.
Remember….Your comment must contain a way that I can contact you if you are the winner otherwise another winner will be chosen.
Extra Entry Possibilities: (please make a separate comment for each one of these you do in order for you to gain an extra entry into the giveaway).
- Follow this blog via Facebook Networked Blogs
- Follow Laura Williams' Musings on Twitter
- Subscribe via email to Laura Williams' Musings
- Blog about this giveaway with a link back to this blog post. Then come back here and post the direct link to the post on your blog.
(If you already do the optional entries, just leave an extra comment stating which of those you do.)
Other Giveaway Information:
- The giveaway will be open until midnight EST Friday, April 28, 2011
- Winner will be chosen at random using random.org and will be announced shortly thereafter.
- Make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry as stated above.
- Please leave a way for me to contact you in your entry otherwise another winner will be chosen.
- Winners have 72 hours to respond to the email sent to them. Failure to do so will result in an alternate winner being drawn at random.
- NOTE: This giveaway is offered to US & Canada Residents only. The winner’s prize will be shipped directly from the company.
Disclosure: This post is a press release and written to offer a giveaway and as a courtesy to the company. No product or compensation was received for this review. Your experience with product may vary.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
A beautiful surprise! Pin It
The Admins over at WeUseCoupons.com sent all the moderators and little surprise yesterday as a thank you for all we do for the site. We are finding out that each of us received a different bouquet of flowers too. How sweet of them! Thank You!
This was delivered via UPS yesterday…
Aren’t they lovely?
WOW!!! Largest Organic Milk Bottler Accused of Misrepresenting Products Pin It
April 21, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Largest Organic Milk Bottler Accused of Misrepresenting Products
Consumers Cautioned to Choose Organic Milk without Dubious, Illegal Ingredients
http://www.cornucopia.org/2011/04/largest-organic-milk-bottler-accused-of-misrepresenting-products/
Cornucopia, Wis.—The Cornucopia Institute filed a formal request with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today, asking for an investigation into Dean Foods' advertisements for its Horizon milk with Omega-3 DHA, alleging the nation's largest dairy conglomerate with consumer fraud in misrepresenting the nutritional benefits of its products.
The dairy giant's White Wave division, which markets the Horizon organic milk brand, recently launched a major nationwide marketing campaign that focuses on purported benefits to children's brain development from drinking milk with added DHA oil, which is highly processed from fermented algae.
According to The Cornucopia Institute's complaint, Dean Foods' claims that their proprietary DHA oil "supports brain health" are not based on credible scientific evidence, and are therefore misleading consumers.
"DHA is one of many naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids, which scientists believe is beneficial when consumed through real, wholesome foods such as fish, flax seeds, nuts or grass fed milk and meat. But the DHA in Horizon's milk comes from a highly processed oil, extracted from fermented algae," says Charlotte Vallaeys, Director of Farm and Food Policy at The Cornucopia Institute, a non-profit research group based in Wisconsin. "There is little scientific evidence to support the claim that adding these manufactured oils to foods is in any way beneficial to children's cognitive development," she adds.
The algal oil is manufactured and marketed by Martek Biosciences Corporation, based in Maryland. The Cornucopia Institute has charged that food processors adding Martek's algal oils to organic foods are in violation of the Organic Food Production Act and USDA organic standards, which prohibit unapproved non-organically produced ingredients in organic foods.
As reported in the Washington Post, a former administrator at the USDA's National Organic Program, during the Bush administration, allowed these oils in organics after she was contacted by a corporate lobbyist who asked her to reinterpret the federal rules governing organic foods. Last year, the new director of the National Organic Program, which regulates organic foods on the US market, publicly stated that ingredients like Martek's oils have been allowed in organic foods due to an "incorrect" interpretation of the federal organic standards.
Under current organic standards, food processors may add essential nutrients to organic foods if they are covered under the Food and Drug Administration's official fortification rule. Essential nutrients that have been proven to benefit public health, like folic acid, which prevent birth defects, can legally be added to organic foods. But both the FDA and organic advocates advise against indiscriminate fortification of foods.
Earlier this week, on April 18, the National Organic Program made public a document by the Food and Drug Administration that clearly states that DHA oils are not "essential nutrients" and are not covered under the FDA's fortification policy.
Cornucopia stated that its research indicates that 90% of all organic milk brands are supplied by ethical family-scale farmers and do not include any questionable additives.
"These highly processed, novel ingredients do not belong in organic foods, and it is important to remember that very few processors are adding them. Companies like Dean Foods/Horizon realize that these are valuable marketing tools, designed to create a competitive advantage, even if science does not back up their marketing claims," states Mark Kastel, Senior Farm Policy Analyst with Cornucopia.
The FTC, the government agency charged by Congress for ensuring that companies advertise truthfully in the marketplace, has already sent a dozen warning letters to companies that use DHA algal oil as the basis for claims that their products benefit children's brain development.
In addition, The Cornucopia Institute is asking the FTC to investigate Dr. Alan Greene, a prominent pediatrician (who maintains a popular website advising parents) for allegedly making false statements to promote Dean's Horizon products. Cornucopia is also pursuing a separate professional ethics complaint against Dr. Greene.
In 2009, the European Food Safety Authority rejected a petition to allow a health claim related to DHA supplementation in milk for babies and toddlers and brain development, citing "insufficient" scientific data to support such a claim.
In its formal request to the FTC, the Cornucopia Institute lays out scientific data that shows that the addition of DHA to infant formula does not benefit babies' cognitive development.
Few clinical trials have been conducted to assess the benefits of Martek's oils for children's brain development, and those that have been conducted have largely shown no benefits exist. For example, an experiment by Martek Biosciences Corporation on 175 children, published in Clinical Pediatrics, concluded: "For each test [of cognitive development], results indicated that changes from baseline to end of treatment were not statistically significantly different between the docosahexaenoic acid group and the placebo group."
"Given that the FTC has already warned companies that they need convincing scientific evidence to substantiate their claims that DHA supplementation benefits brain development, it is disturbing to see a company flout these warnings and launch a major advertising campaign—centered around the very same claims that the FTC warned them against," says Vallaeys.
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In 2009, the FDA formally requested certain companies to review their advertising and product packaging to ensure that they are not making any health-related claims for their products without competent and reliable scientific evidence to support the claims.
"That these unapproved DHA oils now serve as a marketing tool for Dean Foods/Horizon, without substantiation, only adds insult to injury for the ethical organic milk processors who respect the organic standards," says Vallaeys.
Only two organic dairy processors are currently adding Martek's DHA algal oil to its organic milk products—Horizon and Stremick's. Organic Valley’s milk with omega-3 DHA includes fish oil, which has been approved for use in organics.
The vast majority of organic dairy products on market shelves are produced in accordance to the organic standards, which prohibit synthetic pesticides, genetically engineered and modified organisms, antibiotics and artificial growth hormones, etc.
A scorecard of organic dairy brands is available on Cornucopia's website.
Dean Foods' marketing campaign:
Dean Foods/White Wave makes misleading claims regarding its Horizon milk with added omega-3 DHA. Cartons state "DHA Omega-3 Supports Brain Health." Print advertisements proclaim “Milk with DHA Omega-3 isn’t rocket science, but it is genius" and state "DHA Omega-3, a nutrient which supports healthy brain development"” and "it’s as delicious as it is smart." Another print ad states, "a smart move for growing brains."
Radio ads announce, "Kids are smart. Continue to help support their brain development with Horizon Organic DHA Omega-3 Milk." Television ads show a child beating her grandfather at a chess game, and calls the DHA-supplemented milk a "smart move."
The ads are run on Radio Disney, Disney FamilyFun magazine, disney.com, kaboose.com, disneyfamily.com and familyfun.com. Print ads appear in American Baby, Better Homes and Gardens, Everyday Food, Family Circle, Fitness, Martha Stewart Living, Scholastic Parent and Child and Working Mother.
Dr. Greene Misleads Organic Consumers
According to The Cornucopia Institute, Dean Foods' online promotional materials are especially misleading given the presence of videos featuring Dr. Alan Greene, a pediatrician who endorses these products and gives consumers a false and misleading sense that the DHA oil has been medically proven to benefit health. Cornucopia asked the FTC to focus not only on Dean Foods/White Wave, but also include Dr. Alan Greene and his role in Dean Foods’ false and misleading advertising.
Dr. Greene's statements in the video seem aimed at scaring parents of young children into buying products with added DHA. In the video, he wears a stethoscope and uses phrases like "my big concerns," "it’s like the DHA is ripped away" and "you need to intentionally choose some way to get DHA into them," which are extremely powerful when spoken by a prominent pediatrician.
"Parents of young children are generally concerned about their child’s proper development, and these videos seem to be designed to profit from these concerns—to sell unnecessary products to well-meaning parents," says Kastel.
Dr. Greene.com is a popular website sponsored by Dean Foods WhiteWave division.
"We have met with Dr. Greene on a number of occasions in an effort to encourage him to evaluate his ethical approach to this topic," stated Kastel. "But his zeal to promote DHA, without differentiating between natural and synthetic sources that might not actually be effective, was unwavering."
Kastel added: "Dr. Greene's response reminds me of the famous quote by Upton Sinclair, 'It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it.'"
DHA oil linked to infant illness
Watch The Cornucopia Institute's 4-minute video.
Hundreds of reports have been filed with the Food and Drug Administration from parents who noticed that their infants experienced serious diarrhea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal problems when consuming infant formula with Martek's algal DHA and fungal ARA oils. A sampling of these reports clearly shows that the reactions disappear as soon as the infant is given equivalent formula without these novel ingredients.
Formula companies and Martek Biosciences Corporation have failed to perform adequate post-market surveillance to ensure the safety of their novel ingredients, despite a clear request from the Food and Drug Administration that additional safety studies be shared with the public.
The Cornucopia Institute, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit farm policy research group, is dedicated to the fight for economic justice for the family-scale farming community. Their Organic Integrity Project acts as a corporate and governmental watchdog assuring that no compromises to the credibility of organic farming methods and the food it produces are made in the pursuit of profit.
The Cornucopia Institute PO Box 126 Cornucopia, WI 54827 www.cornucopia.org
Disclosure: This is a press release that I have posted for my readers to inform them. No compensation was received to post this press release.
A few of my favorite kitchen things Pin It
As a homemaker, I have a few things that are just well… my favorite for various reasons.
| One of those things is a nice rubber spatula and I have a few in different sizes. One for bowl size things like muffin batter, cake batter, and pancake batter. Another that is perfect size to fit down into a mayo jar to get the last bit out. I love rubber spatulas like this because you can scrape out the remaining batter in a bowl and usually have enough to make another pancake, cupcake, or muffin. |
Rubber spatulas are a great frugal kitchen item to have on hand because of what I just stated above. You won’t waste that extra batter that would stick to the bowl like using a regular spoon. Plus you can get out that last little bit of mayo, mustard, etc.
Why toss food in the trash or wash it down the drain?
| Another favorite kitchen item is a nice, plain white, flour sack towel.These are the only kitchen towels that I use. I love them! They are absorbent yet lightweight so they dry quickly and with them being all white, easily bleached if necessary because face it, kitchen towels can get grubby. In olden days, people would embroidery on a flour sack towel and give it as a gift. |
| Anyone who has been reading this blog for some amount of time or has known me for a while in real life knows how much I LOVE cast iron cookware, especially the Lodge Brand because it’s made in the USA. The Lodge Cast Iron is manufactured in a town not too far away from where we live actually. I have been to their outlet store and I think I may have drooled on their floor a few times. Sorry Lodge!! |
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So why do I love cast iron cookware so much? Well…
- It’s durable and long lasting when you care for it.
- Some pieces of cast iron have actually been handed down from generation to generation. I have a few pieces that belonged to my Mother.
- It’s better than any teflon coated non-stick pan when properly seasoned .
- You can’t beat cornbread or fried chicken made in one. There’s just no comparison.
I found a #14 skillet at a yard sale for $1 once. I snatched that baby up so fast that it would have made your head spin from the wind from it!
I have skillets in various sizes, a dutch oven that turns into a roaster and the lid a skillet, a griddle, corn muffin pan, pizza pan, and more. I LOVE THEM!!
| I also like canning jars just not for canning but storing my spices in and more. I especially like the the hinged lid ones like the one shown to the right for storing things. I have some smaller ones I use for spices, dried fruit, and other things. They are pretty as well as functional. Ok, so I’m a little bit glass-jar-obsessed at times. I have to fight the urge when I see them in the thrift stores. Sometime the urge wins. |
Oh and I have a few old blue colored canning jars, some with the zinc lids and some without, that I inherited from my parents home. My sweet hubby made me a hand soap dispenser for our kitchen like this one: {DIY} Mason Jar Soap Dispenser using one of them. Oh how I love it!! I love repurposing things and this was right up my alley with the country look to it as well.
| One of my favorite appliances though is the Bosch Universal Mixer. Mine looks like the top picture on the right but they redesigned it and it now looks like the bottom one. I like the style I have better. I have the blender, the food processor, cookie paddles, and whips for it. This thing of mine holds 20 cups of flour!!! I can mix and knead enough dough in it to make 6 loaves of bread at a time!! Oh yeah baby! Homemade, whole wheat, bread!! YUM YUM YUM! The food processor is a little smaller than I like but it definitely gets the job done.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Broke a Plate or Bowl to your Dinner Set? An Idea Pin It
We've had our current white dinneware set for over 8 years.
Over those years, a plate here or there got broke, or a bowl broke, etc.
So I watched thrift stores and found a plate here and there that matched our set to replace the broken ones and also picked up extras for company or to replace yet another broken piece.
Even if you can't find the exact patttern (ours is just a white set with a fruit design (no color) you can go with one set of dishes all in the same color.
I first posted about this idea here: WeUseCoupons.com after being tipped off to the idea here: My new dishes | Owlhaven.
I now have a prettya white soup turene with a ribbed design and matches the plates I bought wonderfully and I even found a nice white ceramic tea pot to go with our special tea cup and saucers the girls and I have.
So don't despair and throw out the whole set over one broke plate or bowl, Check the thrift stores for matching ones or go with the idea I mentioned above.
Review: MegaBrands and RoseArt’s Color Blanks Pin It
| What child doesn’t like to doodle? Well now not only can they doodle but they can design their own little character with this fun blank shape. Not only does this make a great little gift for the budding artist but what a great party favor this would make for a child’s birthday. The children could have fun at the party designing their little ‘dude’ or ‘dudette’ then get to take it home as a party remembrance. |
With yesterday being our second daughter’s 7th birthday, I decided to give her this item to decorate and play with. SHE LOVED IT!
Here she is with her creation:
She had fun decorating it along with her sister who couldn’t resist it either.
More About Color Blanks…
RoseArt’s Color Blanks are design-free figurines that provide fun canvases for children to discover their inner artist. These collectable, posable, plastic figures can be decorated with markers, stickers, and more. There are endless possibilities on ways to personalize them and there are a bunch of ideas in this video
The company now offers holiday - themed Color Blanks as well as the new portable Clip-A-Blanks featured in the video.
There are a variety of figurines available and you can get some fun ideas, free downloads, coloring pages and more at www.colorblanks.com.
If you’d like to order Color Blanks for your child, grandchild, etc. You can visit the Amazon link above, or you can also purchase Color Blanks at this link: https://www.buycolorblanks.com/flare/next?etag=cbtwitter
Check out the lastest from RoseArt on Facebook and Twitter.
Disclosure: I received this product for the purpose of reviewing same. No other compensation was received for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my personal and honest opinion. Your experience with product may vary.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Canned Shredded Zucchini Pin It
Many people shred zucchini to use for breads, muffins, etc. and if they have an abundance of shredded zucchini, they often freeze it.
Well did you know you can also can it?
If you decide to home-can it, you will need to use a Pressure Canner as zucchini's are a low acid food. I like to use the shredded zucchini for making zucchini bread, muffins, and pancakes.
| To Can Shredded Zucchini… You’ll need:
Shred the zukes then pack the shredded zucchini into hot jars. Add 1/2 tsp. canning salt to pints and 1 tsp. canning salt to quarts. Cover with boiling water and leave 1/2" head space from the top of the jar. Put on seals and rings tightly and process in a pressure canner. Process pints for 30 minutes and quarts for 40 minutes, both at 10 pounds pressure. (Higher elevations are more poundage... for us, I have to pressure can it at 12 pounds.) |  |
Here are a couple of recipes that I use my home canned shredded zucchini for:
and check out this post for more zucchini ideas: Comment From Reader - Zucchini Help
Okra Pickles Pin It
Until last year, I had never made okra pickles....and boy are they gooooood!
We’ve planted some okra seeds so now it’s just waiting for them to grow and produce so I can make more.
Okra Pickles
3 lbs. okra, whole and about 3” to 4” long
3 c. water
1 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. pickling salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
Wash okra, and pack the okra into hot pint jars.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Remove mixture from stove and slowly pour over okra into the jars, leaving about 1/2” head space from the top rim of the jar.
Wipe the rims. Put on the hot seal and ring.
Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
Makes 4 pints.
This recipe can be doubled, tripled, etc. for how ever much you need.
Book Review: 4 Ingredients by Kim McCosker & Rachael Bermingham Pin It
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4 INGREDIENTS - More Than 400 Quick, Easy, and Delicious Recipes Using 4 or Fewer Ingredients Authors: Kim McCosker and Rachael Bermingham Publisher: Atria Books ISBN: 978-1-4516-3514-0 Pages: 256 |
I am a simple, no-fuss, type of woman when it comes to many things and that includes cooking that way. I love down-home cooking and most of the time I steer clear of stuff I can’t pronounce or don’t know what to do with it.
This book grabbed my attention immediately with just the title of it… 4 INGREDIENTS. Who wouldn’t like to make quick, easy and delicious recipes with just 4 ingredients?!
After receiving this book, I delved in and thumbed through the book to find something of interest to cook. There wasn’t a lack of something sounding good, that’s for sure!
There are simple recipes for breakfast items, appetizers, condiments, main dishes, side dishes, drinks, desserts, and one of my favorite sections --- handy home tips wherein the authors give you tips for a variety of things to keep your home clean and smelling fresh, beauty tips, and much more.
I do have to say though that the book misleads you with the title a little though because the authors didn’t include salt, pepper and water as one of the 4 ingredients even though you will want to season some of the food to taste as everyone’s preference and taste buds are different.
Overall, this book has found a place in my cookbook section of the kitchen. I hope it finds a place in yours as well.
About the Book:
More Than 400 Quick, Easy, and Delicious Recipes
Using 4 or Fewer Ingredients
Kim McCosker & Rachael Bermingham
A breakout bestseller in Australia and the UK, 4 INGREDIENTS features hundreds of delicious, money
and time-saving recipes using four or fewer ingredients!
When two mothers wrote a cookbook to save themselves time and money, and hopefully get them OUT of the kitchen, they had no idea that it would to go on to become an international bestseller. Indeed, Australian natives Kim McCosker and Rachael Bermingham have stunned the culinary world outselling Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, and Gordon Ramsey with their cookbook, 4 INGREDIENTS, which has sold over two million copies to date, and consistently sits near the top of the bestsellers lists in both Australia and the UK.
Kim and Rachael believe their cookbook has been such a huge success (even outselling J.K. Rowlings’ Harry Potter series in 2008!) because people can relate to the 4 INGREDIENTS concept. Why? Because it helps people get great food on the table fast, without compromising on taste, and uses ingredients that are already mostly found in the kitchen cabinet or fridge. And now, Atria Books is bringing this revolutionary cookbook to busy Americans with the US publication of 4 INGREDIENTS: More Than 400 Quick, Easy, and Delicious Recipes Using 4 or Fewer Ingredients (Atria Books; $18.00; March 29, 2011).
Kim and Rachael spent hours upon hours gathering the recipes for 4 INGREDIENTS and then spent even more time preparing them. The result is a cookbook that uses the following simple and highly effective guidelines:
· Reducing the number of ingredients required to make something taste delicious:
Every one of the recipes in 4 INGREDIENTS is made with only 4 or less ingredients.
· Reducing the number of utensils required to make meals:
The only measuring utensils required to make the recipes in 4 INGREDIENTS are 1 teaspoon, 1 tablespoon, and 1 cup.
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· Reducing the amount of money spent on food each week:
Food is one of the largest items in the weekly budget. By reducing the ingredients you will not have to buy as much.
· Creating more time to spend doing what you love to do:
By simplifying recipes you often simplify the clean up which equates to saving time—something most of us could do with more of these days.
4 INGREDIENTS contains more than 400 recipes that range from breakfast, to lunch, to dinner, and everything in between. From Antipasto Tarts, to Carrot & Coriander soup, to Apricot Chicken, to Tandoori Lamb, and Orange & Almond Cake, each recipe is delicious and most importantly, simple!
Kim and Rachael are first to admit that they’re not professional chefs but everyday people, career women, mothers, and wives, who try to be the best they can be for the people they love in their lives. In fact, they probably represent 80% of the entire population—busy people who want simple solutions in the kitchen. Whether you’re a parent who is always running around, on a tight budget, or simply don’t have time to shop for groceries, 4 INGREDIENTS is the book for you!
About the Authors:
Kim McCosker is a formal financial advisor and the mother of three boys: Morgan (8), Hamilton (5), and Flynn (2), and the wife of one: Glen. Kim designed the 4 INGREDIENTS concept, and with her childhood friend, Rachael Bermingham, she is now the author of four bestselling 4 INGREDIENTS books. She lives in Queensland, Australia with her family.
Rachael Bermingham is one of the #1 self-published female authors in Australia. A spirited, energetic and enthusiastic mother of Jaxson (5) and twins Bowie and Casey (8 months), she self-published her first book Read My Lips (a motivational book for women on how to achieve their goals), while breastfeeding Jaxson. She co-wrote her second book, 4 INGREDIENTS, with her friend Kim McCosker, during his naptimes, and co-wrote her third book, 4 INGREDIENTS 2 at night. In addition, Rachael still successfully manages 4 INGREDIENTS and her book distribution company Bermingham Books from her home office and was shortlisted last year to become a Queensland finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards. She lives with her family on the Sunshine Coast of Australia.
To learn more about Kim McCosker and Rachael Bermingham, visit www.4ingredients.com.au/.
Also visit the Facebook page for the book at http://www.facebook.com/4Ingredients.
Disclosure: I received this book for the purpose of reviewing same. No other compensation was received for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my personal and honest opinion. Your experience with product may vary.
Monday, April 18, 2011
GIVEAWAY: Le Baby Hair Gel and The Le Baby Detangler Pin It
Stylish Tresses for Tots
Introducing Le Baby Inc., Hair Gel Designed for
Babies & Children
Think of Farah Fawcett, Jennifer Aniston or Victoria Beckham (aka “Posh Spice”). What do they have in common? Their hairstyles define them and even become as famous as the women themselves. Because each of these women's hair was inseparable from her personality, each achieved style-icon status. Well, move over ladies - there is a new class of style trailblazers that are landing on the top of today’s “Best Dressed” lists. But you won’t find them on the red carpet or on the runways. Instead Hollywood’s latest fashion A-listers are at the playgrounds and on playdates. Little tots like Suri Cruise and Kingston Rossdale are being hailed as the next best thing of their generation in terms of style. Celebrity kids are sporting rocker chic Mohawks, bohemian-cool shags and posh bobs causing stylists to acclaim them as today’s hairstyle icons.
Brooke Burke Bridget Moynahan Celeb Stylist Rachel Zoe
“Today's fashionable parents think of their children as extensions of themselves,” says Tami Dimmerman, mother of two and creator of Le Baby Inc., a hypoallergenic hair gel designed especially for babies, kids and anyone with sensitive skin. “Today’s modern kids need to look just as fashionable and stylish as their cool moms and dads. Hairstyles have become a way of self-expression for kids and remind others that they have their own personalities.”
Not Just For Toddlers & Tiaras
Le Baby hair gel is a styling gel free of harsh chemicals meant to define wispy curls and tackle unruly after-nap hair. While the concept of baby hairstyling products might seem a little child-beauty-pageant to some, for many moms and dads it’s a must-have diaper bag accessory. From taming those wild fly-aways to smoothing frizzies, Le Baby hair gel works on all hair types and is hypoallergenic for sensitive skin. Whatever your child’s hair type, Le Baby will make combing and styling a cinch. The unique formulas leave hair shiny, healthy looking and more manageable.
The 411 On Le Baby Hair Gel:
Hypoallergenic No harsh chemicals
No parabens No sulfates
Not tested on animals Fragrance-free
Thickens baby-fine hair Tames frizzies & fly-aways
Moisturizes Softly holds curls
Keeps hairstyles in place Never leaves hair stiff or sticky
Retail Cost: $9.95
Perfect For The Holidays: Good Things Come In Small Packages
This holiday season, you can stuff more fun into parents’ stockings with Le Baby hair gel. When you've got a laundry list of friends, coworkers and family to shop for, it can be easy to go overboard. This year, make parents happy (and your bank account) by giving this little tube of style and fun for only $9.95.
LE BABY DETANGLER
“Having two daughters with sensitive skin, I’ve spent my fair share of time trying products to help comb through their hair. I needed products that were gentle enough not to irritate their skin, yet effective enough to help make the detangling process less painful, for all of us,” says Tami. “As big as the haircare industry is, I haven’t been able to find a product that meets these standards as few brands are hypoallergenic, and free of fragrances, parabens and sulfates.”
Benefits & Features:
Hypoallergenic No harsh chemicals
Steady spritz to reach roots No sulfates
Not tested on animals Fragrance-free
Natural scented botanicals No parabens
Does not leave the hair oily
Retail Cost: $7.95 / 4oz. bottle
For many, winter not only brings good tidings of comfort and joy; but the dreaded winter hair woes. When the outdoor temperature and humidity levels drop, your hair becomes dry, dull and brittle resulting in a not-so-merry season. The Detangler contains active ingredients that help to loosen tangled hair upon application while adding moisture and shine. The nozzle is strategically designed so that every spritz reaches the hairs’ roots, coating the entire strand of hair from top to bottom. For best results, Tami recommends spraying the Detangler on wet hair and brushing through the hair in sections until the hair combs easily. No time to re-wash or wet the hair? No problem! The Detangler can be used on dry hair too!
Not Just For Kids
Le Baby Detangler isn’t just for kids but anyone who suffers from easily irritated skin. The ingredients work together to conquer tangled hair. According to Tami, “Adults don’t always think about using a detangler, rather they’ll use extra conditioner to treat dry and damaged hair. However, detanglers help to provide some extra protection and nourishment.”
Meet Tami Dimmerman
Tami searched for a product that would tame and style her daughter Chloe’s fly-away hair without aggravating her eczema or irritating her sensitive skin. She hoped to find a safe, gentle and effective gel without harsh chemicals or potentially harmful ingredients. Unwilling to settle for what was in the marketplace, Tami spent months experimenting with different all-natural formulas until, through animal-free testing, she found the perfect combination and solution.
Tami continues, “The children’s haircare market has become a big industry. Where once a baby care routine involved a simple bath and powdering, parents and caretakers are now looking for products that pamper babies both physically and mentally. I wanted to create a worry-free product that helped moms and dads create fun hairstyles; and keep their kids groomed while feeling good about it. ”
Now for the GIVEAWAY details….
This giveaway is open to U.S. Residents Only
NOTE: All entries must be in the form of a comment on THIS post. To leave a comment, scroll to the bottom of this post and click the “Add Comment” link.
PRIZE: one lucky reader will win the Le Baby Hair Gel and The Le Baby Detangler
Mandatory Entry: Leave me a comment below telling me if this would be something you’d like to win for your baby.
Remember….Your comment must contain a way that I can contact you if you are the winner otherwise another winner will be chosen.
Extra Entry Possibilities: (please make a separate comment for each one of these you do in order for you to gain an extra entry into the giveaway).
- Follow this blog via Facebook Networked Blogs
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- Blog about this giveaway with a link back to this blog post. Then come back here and post the direct link to the post on your blog.
(If you already do the optional entries, just leave an extra comment stating which of those you do.)
Other Giveaway Information:
- The giveaway will be open until midnight EST Friday, April 22, 2011
- Winner will be chosen at random using random.org and will be announced by Monday, April 25, 2011.
- Make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry as stated above.
- Please leave a way for me to contact you in your entry otherwise another winner will be chosen.
- Winners have 72 hours to respond to the email sent to them. Failure to do so will result in an alternate winner being drawn at random.
- NOTE: This giveaway is offered to US Residents only. The winner’s prize will be shipped directly from the company.
Disclosure: This post is a press release and written to offer a giveaway and as a courtesy to the company. No product or compensation was received for this review. Your experience with product may vary.
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