Showing posts with label 2016. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2016. Show all posts

Friday, November 18, 2016

Gluten Free Thanksgiving recipes

Photo credit to Food Network

For those of you in need of some gluten free recipes, please check out Gluten Free Thanksgiving recipes. I was surprised at how delicious some of them looked. They have some great dishes so you can make something for everyone. Check out Gluten Free Thanksgiving recipes for more information. The Food Network also has great options. You can find them here.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Enter to win an official 2016 Emmy Awards Gift Bag




Click here to enter now!

You too can be a star! Enter for a chance to win the official 2016 Emmy® Awards Giving Suite™ gift bag — making you one step closer to the stars!
The 2016 Emmy® Awards Giving Suite™, produced by Backstage Creations, supports the Television Academy Foundation with $150,000 in donations. Past visitors to the Giving Suite have included Anthony Anderson, Jane Lynch, Gina Rodriguez and Ty Burrell, and more! 

This year’s gift bag includes:


I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! ® – An elegant kitchen gift set from I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® to help make unbelievably decadent bites.
Austin Cocktails – Austin Cocktails is a family-owned line of bottled, craft cocktails that was developed to make a craft cocktail as easy as a nice glass of wine or craft beer. All five of their cocktails are pre-batched with 5x-distilled vodka or 5x-distilled tequila, natural ingredients and organic agave. Alcohol is not included in this prize. Prize does not include alcohol. Winner will receive a hat.

Benjamin Steakhouse Prime – Benjamin Steakhouse Prime is the newest addition to the Benjamin Restaurant Group family, opening this fall. Here we combine modern elegance with the steakhouse classics by serving only the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and more from the grill. Winner will receive a $200 gift certificate.

ChapStick – ChapStick® Total Hydration Moisture + Tint, the first-ever tinted lip balm from the experts in lipcare, is a tinted moisturizer that enhances the lips’ natural color. It is made with 100% naturally sourced ingredients, including advanced ingredients like Rosehip Seed Oil and is available in three shades – Merlot, Coral Blush and Rose Petal.

Colgate® Optic White® Toothbrush + Whitening Pen – With the Colgate® Optic White® Toothbrush + Whitening Pen you can get a #DesignerSmile with 5 shades whiter teeth that starts working in 1 day! It’s as easy as Brush. Whiten. Go.® – No waiting, no rinsing!

Crane Stationery – Since 1801, heads of state and stately households alike have chosen Crane to celebrate life’s grand occasions, both large and small. Be a part of history and celebrate our exquisite craftsmanship with our new 1801 collection of hand-crafted stationery. Winner will receive a set of Crane Stationery cards.

DELSEY Luggage – MONTMARTRE+ 25" Exp. Spinner Trolley made of ballistic nylon to resist wear and tear featuring an easy-access compartment for a jacket, shoes, or toiletries and double spinner wheels for superior maneuverability.

Hasbro’s Furby Connect – Get ready to discover a world of surprises with Furby Connect! The digitally-integrated Furby Connect friend from Hasbro interacts with kids through its own hilarious take on songs, videos, and more surprises continually delivered via Bluetooth®.

Icelandic Glacial™: – Natural Spring Water from Iceland. Winner will receive a gift certificate for water delivery.

Inkk Nail Lacquers – Inkk is a luxury, 5-free, vegan and cruelty-free nail lacquer brand specializing in customizable “Your Color, Your Name” nail lacquers that can be made by anyone straight from their phone or computer. The innovation behind Inkk enables women to wear nail lacquer colors that are personal to them and available when they want.

Jaybird Freedom – Jaybird’s smallest wireless buds, Freedom, bring big sound, a secure comfortable fit and the ability to listen-while-you-charge. Elegant and micro-sized, Freedom is Jaybird’s most advanced, secure-fit wireless Bluetooth buds ever.

L.A. Star Greens, Perfect 10 organic Superfood – The world’s first mix of the top 10 superfoods in certified organic quality. Packed in convenient single serve sachets.

Marchon – Designer eyewear by Marchon.

Millennium Hotels and Resorts – Discover our World of uniquely spirited hotels with a two-night sojourn at Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles. Complete with dinner for two at Smeraldi’s and VIP amenities. Winner will receive a two-night stay and dinner.

MIZANI 25 Miracle Milk – 25 Miracle Milk is a lightweight leave-in treatment that provides 25 benefits in just a few sprays. This easy-to-use product preps hair for styling, helps detangle with less breakage, provides moisture, protects against heat damage and is free of paraben, sulfate, drying alcohols and mineral oil.

Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies – Nature’s Bounty® Hair, Skin & Nail Gummies provide you with the vital nutrients your body needs to support your natural beauty from the inside and out. Our Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies are full of vitamins including Biotin, Vitamin C and Vitamin E to help you feel healthy, beautiful and well. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Nu Skin Enterprises – ageLOC Me combines Nu Skin’s most advanced anti-aging skin care formulas with a smart delivery device for a personalized daily skin care regimen. An app-based assessment accounts for skin care needs, environmental factors and personal preferences to determine a specific set of products from almost 2,000 combinations.

Rottet Collection – Rottet Collection is the signature furniture line designed exclusively by Hall of Fame architect and interior designer Lauren Rottet. Each piece in the Rottet Collection is either a solution to a found need, or a realization of an idea regarding how furniture can be set in a space like a work of art, yet serve a functional and comforting purpose. Winner will receive a candle.

the hinde by kelli bailey – the hinde modern leather presents the original circle bag, handmade by kelli bailey.

The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali – A five-night stay in Mulia Resort, a beachfront Balinese haven nestled in Nusa Dua Bay of Bali. No resort stay is included in this prize. Winner will receive a tote bag.

Red Coat PR & Six Best Selling Authors – Featuring some of today’s Best Selling authors including Denise Grover Swank, Randi Wilson, Stacy Green, L.P. Dover, Kristie Cook and Amy Miles. Available in print and on all major e-book platforms. Winner will receive a book set.

Scarves by Mary DeArment – Silk and cashmere scarves empower women while inviting interesting conversations about the messages embedded in the artwork. Every Mary DeArment design is made with a word; these visual puzzles include socially conscious words/phrases/acronyms such as “peace,” “gender equality,” “STEM,” and “world citizen.”

sérumtologié ® - sérumtologié, based in Beverly Hills, CA, is a leading maker of novel and innovative skin care products containing clinically proven ingredients but without the often shockingly high price tag of many other luxury skin brands. Two of the company’s products that have met with strong client acceptance are their groundbreaking Vitamin C serum º22 and PURE Whipped Chiffon, its companion daily moisturizer. 

Thera Cane MAX Trigger Point Massager – Treat yourself to deep relief from painful, knotted, spasmed muscles. This amazingly simple yet effective self-massager makes it easy to apply pain-relieving deep compression directly to hard, knotted “trigger points” anywhere they occur – breaking up tension even in the hardest-to-reach muscles between your shoulder blades! 
Items in photo subject to change based on availability; some colors and styles may vary. Courtesy of Backstage Creations.

Friday, September 23, 2016

Enter to win a waterfront cabin in the DIY Blog Cabin Giveaway


DIY Blog Cabin Giveaway is back for 2016! Enter daily for your chance to win the waterfront DIY Network Blog Cabin™ 2016, located on the Florida Gulf Coast, plus a $50,000 cash prize provided by national mortgage lender Quicken Loans® and a 2016 Mazda CX-5. 

The grand-prize package is valued at over $900,000.

Friday, August 12, 2016

Enter to win a chance to see your favorite band play in concert


Enter to win a free trip to see your favorite band play in concert from Tri-State Cadillac Dealers 2016 Cadillac Concert Series Sweepstakes. The prize includes a two-night trip and spending cash.

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Enter to win a trip to see a concert of your choice from Crate and Barrel


Crate and Barrel is giving away a VIP rock vacation. Enter now and you could win a free trip to a concert of your choice, a shopping spree at Crate and Barrel, and much more. 

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

The importance of wearing a helmet.


Cute helmet from Amazon

I was recently reading a magazine cover while waiting in line at the grocery store. It had a picture of two celebrities riding bikes with their children. The children all had bicycle helmets on but the celebrity Mom and Dad did not. I started thinking, what would happen if the Mom was to fall off her bike and hit her head? What if the fall was really bad and she ended up in the hospital? I see this every day in my own neighborhood. Parents who insist that their children wear helmets but refuse to wear one themselves. I always make my children wear a helmet while riding a bike and I always wear one too. I think it's important to lead by example. Wearing a helmet while riding a bike is like wearing your seat belt while riding in a car. It's meant to protect you. Most importantly, it's protecting your brain from injury in the event that you fell and hit your head. I guess we have to ask ourselves, who will take care of my family if I am seriously injured? Is it worth the risk to not wear a helmet? I don't think so. Do you think it's important to wear a helmet while bike riding with your children?

A multi-sport helmet is a great option. This is great because you don't have to buy several different helmets if your children play in different activities. Amazon has the best deal on them. 



Don't forget to pick up on for yourself. They have a nice selection of helmets for Mom & Dad too. 


                                              

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Enter to win a new ATV from Sportsmans warehouse


Sportsman's Warehouse is giving away a free ATV in their Coleman Trail Tamer 500 Giveaway. Enter just once for your chance to own a $6,000 sports vehicle for free!

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Enter to win a trip to the 2017 CMA's


Firestone is giving away a trip to The 2017 CMA Music Festival, trips to Summer 2016’s hottest country music festivals, Firestone gear & other cool prizes.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Enter to win $5,000 towards your wedding from Cavicchioli



Enter Brides' Cavicchioli 1928 Sparkling Wines Sweepstakes. If you win you could put $5,000 to towards your wedding costs.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Here's 10 things you need to start doing now to live a full healthy life.

Originally this was a list of about 30 things. Quickly after I started writing this I decided it really should be a lot shorter. I chose to only list 10 things because after all, who wants to read about 30 or 40 things lol. Personally I would get to number five and be done. This list is really a list of things I wish I could tell my younger self. Not that my younger self would listen :)


1. I really wish I had learned this sooner. This is the most important thing you can do for yourself. STOP caring what other people think. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what other people think. You are in charge of your life, never hand that power over to anyone else. The sooner you realize this, the better off you will be.



2. Drink lots of water. Doctors recommend you drink at least eight ounces right when you wake up. This kick starts your body for the day and helps you wake up. Your brain works best when it's hydrated.



3. Wear sunscreen and sunglasses everyday. Gone are the days of trying to get that perfect tan. You only get one body of skin and two eyes. Take care of them. Find a good sunscreen for your face and apply it before you put your makeup on. Do it everyday and you will prevent wrinkles, dark spots and most importantly skin Cancer. Oh and never leave your house without your sunglasses. 



4. The above quote is one of my favorites. "No matter how slow you go you're still lapping everyone on the couch." It really makes a great point. Get some sort of exercise everyday. Even something as simple as taking a walk after dinner will benefit you. You will notice yourself feeling better within a week.



 

5. Schedule an appointment to see your physician every year. This will ensure you keep up on your health and enable your physician to catch any problems before they escalate into something big.



6. Always wear your seat belt. This doesn't need explanation, right?




7. Meditation is great for so many reasons. A few of my favorites are lower blood pressure, better nights sleep, reduced anxiety, reduced stress, lower cholesterol levels and it helps you become more mindful.




8. Try and add one or two fruits or veggies to every meal. This is a great way to prevent over eating. It will also help you eat better as you will make a concise effort to include something healthy in every meal.





9. Schedule a coffee date with an old friend. It's always good to connect with an old friend but it's also good for your health. Relax and enjoy the conversation.

10. Plant a tree. It's great to get your hands dirty and help the environment. That tree will produce oxygen for you and others to breathe in the future.



I know I said 10 but I really couldn't help myself. So here's 10 1/2 :) Be kind to everyone you meet. Just try it, maybe you will surprise yourself. Being kind is contagious so get ready to spread kindness.



Saturday, February 6, 2016

Enter to win a luxury experience from Lincoln.



To celebrate the exceptional thought and crafted detail behind the entirely new 2016 Lincoln MKX,Lincoln Automotive Financial Services is giving you the chance to win one of six unique luxury experiences designed entirely for you.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Enter to win a pair of scooters or cruiser bikes from Frigo Cheese Heads


Enter to win your choice of $5,400 cash or a pair of scooters, cruiser bikes, or freezable lunch totes from Frigo Cheese Heads in their "Share The Love Sweepstakes". 

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Enter to win nearly $5,000 in awesome baby gear from weeSpring

weeSpring best baby on board giveaway
Enter the New Gear, New Year Giveaway sweepstakes from WeeSpring and you could win over $4,500 worth of goodies including a car seat, a crib, a changing table, shopping sprees, and more.

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Enter to win an iPad and two digital books

Dynacraft despicable Me scooter sweepstakes
Enter "AstroGirl's iPad and Incredebooks Sweepstakes" and you could a free iPad and two digital books featuring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Olaf the Snowman.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Enter to win a trip to the Super Bowl



Bud Light will be giving one lucky winner the chance to take a friend with them to the Super Bowl in their Golden Delivery Saucey Sweepstakes. Enter and you could win a $13,600 trip including some meals, Super Bowl tickets, and more.
Plus, four more winners will receive a free $500 gift card to Saucey, which is a company that promises to deliver your favorite alcohol to you within an hour.

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Enter to win $5,000 from Entenmann's


Enter Entenmann's Start the Rich Life Sweepstakes and you could win $5,000. The grand-prize winner will receive $5,000, while other winners will receive cash prizes or Entemmann's items.

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Enter Holsted Jewelers​ Amethyst Earrings Giveaway


Enter Holsted Jewelers' Amethyst Earrings Giveaway and you could win white gold, diamond, and amethyst earrings worth about $1,000.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Enter to win a spa trip to Miraval Resort & Spa from Ulta plus lots of instant prizes


Ulta Beauty is giving their loyalty program members a chance to win a relaxing spa vacation in Tuscon, Arizona worth $7,700 in their Glowing Skin Sweepstakes.

And that's not all. Thousands of instant winners will receive prizes including discounts off a purchase, free beauty products, and shopping sprees.

Monday, January 18, 2016

Enter to win a trip to Hawaii from Choice Hotels

Enter to win a trip to Hawaii?


A trip to Hawaii is always great. But when it's free, it's even better. Choice Hotels® is giving you a chance to win 375,000 Choice Privileges® points to redeem for a 5-night stay at The Equus in Hawaii and $3,000 in spending money — because even the biggest fans of Californian beaches can appreciate a week in the Aloha State. Enter now for a chance to connect with your people on the shores of Honolulu.