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Need help entering Sweepstakes?

April 28, 2013 by Karen | 1 Comment | Filed in Information

I know many of you enjoy entering giveaways here and on other blogs, in addition to sweepstakes. I was very excited to learn about a new website, Sweepstakes!Max that will help you. This site will allow you to Auto-Fill many sweepstakes forms, navigate to other sweepstakes, keep track of what you have entered, and you can filter and sort them in a variety of ways. The best part is that it is FREE, AND there is NO program to download and install on your computer, you just use a Smart Bookmark! Read the rest of this entry »

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Showers of Books #Giveaway $10 Amazon GC CLOSED

April 23, 2013 by Karen | 17 Comments | Filed in Giveaway

Welcome to the
Showers of Books Giveaway Hop
April 24th to 30th
 
Co-hosted by I am a Reader, Not a Writer and Books à la Mode Read the rest of this entry »

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$100 Lowe’s GC #Giveaway Ends 4/29

April 22, 2013 by Karen | No Comments | Filed in Giveaway

We are giving away a $100 Lowes Gift Card this week!

It is in honor of a new book, Start, by Jon Acuff that was just released. Everyone I know who has read it, has loved it!

Start by Jon Acuff
It is really good at showing how you stop living an ordinary life and get your passions “unstuck”.

The great thing is that it could be applied to nearly ANY passion.

To enter, simply click on the “Answer a Question about START” in the box below and follow the directions.

If you have a twitter account, you can even get an extra entry into the contest each day.

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Good luck!

Thanks so much to HHE for sponsoring this giveaway & post.

ICE Black Box iPhone App

April 19, 2013 by Karen | 1 Comment | Filed in Review

My oldest son, with special needs, was involved with an attack by a bully at school several years ago, when he was in Kindergarten. He is finally back in school, and all three of my boys attend the same school right now, so they are able to look out for one another. However, in a couple of years, he will be advancing to the Middle School, alone for a year, until Joshua also advances. The teachers at staff at the current school do a magnificent job of protecting these students, but I still will always worry about them. The new ICE Black Box App releasing today, is something I’ve downloaded to look into further, which may give me a peace of mind.

This app will help fend off attacks, because if the child feels danger approaching, they can launch the app, streaming live Audio AND video of the encounter, to a secure off site server, there is no way for it to be deleted. Bullies and other offenders will immediately lose their anonymity. If the attacker continues their threatening behavior, the victim can call 911 by clicking on one icon, allowing authorities to respond quickly to come to their aid.

This app is not only for children though. It’s something that can help keep us all safe while shopping or running errands. Should someone try to harm you, you can quickly launch this app to help get evidence or prevent the crime. It’s also something that could be lifesaving for those who might be in a situation where domestic violence occurs.

I feel it’s important to raise awareness for this app for a couple of reasons. First, I feel like it’s something that would benefit my own children in keeping them safe. Second, by raising awareness, bullies will find out that this app exists, and hopefully consider the consequences of their actions and make a better choice for everyone involved.

For more information, please visit the ICE Black Box Website, Facebook Page, or Follow them on Twitter.

Disclosure: I received a code to download this app for free in order to facilitate this post. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Free Online Logo Maker

April 17, 2013 by Karen | No Comments | Filed in Information

As someone who manages several websites, I find myself in need of various logos, banners, buttons, etc quite frequently. I’m not proficient at coding or design, so I have to either hire someone to create these graphics for me, or figure out a way to do it myself. I was thrilled to discover a free online logo maker that is easy to use.

When you first visit the website, you’ll need to set up a free account, which is quick and easy to do. Just enter your name, username, email, and select a password. Then, click the link to start creating your logo now. You can upload an image, add symbols and text, download your logo, and save your project. There are options for adjusting the positions and sizes of all the objects, you can move them, scale them, rotate them, and even duplicate them. In addition, there are multiple choices for fonts and color schemes, shadows, and directions. I included a screen shot above so you can see exactly what it looks like.

Prior to finding out about this free service, I had been saving to purchase a moderately priced software to create logos, buttons, banners, and other graphics. I am very excited that I can now use that money for another project! I love finding frugal solutions to problems and being able to share them with you! I’d love to see some of the graphics that some of you are able to make via this site too, so be sure to send me the links or leave them in the comments.

Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Online Logo Maker, all thoughts and opinions expressed are solely my own and have not been influenced in any manner.

Do you realize what your biggest investment is? (HINT: NOT your house OR car!)

April 16, 2013 by Karen | No Comments | Filed in Information

Do you realize what your biggest investment is?

My first full time job, during college, was working for a financial institution. You cannot fathom the number of people working and living around us who simply don’t understand the very basics of handling money. At the time, I was an education major, and I spent time going into schools as part of a program to help teach kids some basic skills. It’s something that is a life skill, and should honestly be incorporated into curriculum, at all levels, so that kids understand how to manage their finances from very early on. There are kids left to fend for themselves as teenagers, and how can they be expected to survive, much less succeed, without these skills.

I personally know of more than a handful of people who are planning to have their child move out upon graduation, or age 18, for a variety of reasons. Once a situation has reached this point, it’s too late to try to teach these things. Kids don’t understand just how much things COST out in the real world. I was watching a reality show on TV about teen parenting, and saw a perfect example of this. This troubled girl, whose mother raises the child, was a month behind on rent, no utilities paid, and overdrawn by almost $700. It’s time for a financial intervention. Kids need to grow up understanding that everything we own comes at a cost, and is something that we have to work hard for. Teaching them the skills to save, pay on time, not overextend, and to plan ahead for large expenses will help them establish a solid financial foundation, and that investment is….PRICELESS!

I have an article below, and info-graphic, with some useful information, courtesy of My Job Chart. I encourage you to focus on the key points, so you can start having these open discussions with your children now. If you are struggling, start today learning financial responsibility, message me, I can send you some additional links. When we invest our time in our kids, teaching them financial responsibility, we will all live in a more secure financial world. My Job Chart offers a website and mobile app to help you teach and motivate your kids when learning to save, share, and spend.

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#shapingup4spring #Giveaway US/CAN (Ends 4/25)

April 11, 2013 by Karen | 4 Comments | Filed in Giveaway

We are a few weeks into Spring and as the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it’s time to shape up!  What better way to make the act of exercising more enjoyable than giveaways!?  The Blogging Mamas Network is hosting the Shaping Up for Spring Hop from April 11th through the 25th to motivate you to get active and healthy!

Be sure to hop around to all of the participating bloggers, in the linky below my giveaway, as they have some great prizes to share with you!  Don’t forget the GRAND PRIZE which includes, a 3 meal box from Hello Fresh, Aurorae Yoga Apparel and Yoga Mat, a Accessory Pouch and Hair Bands from Active Accessories, and the best way to get your greens from NewGreens Organic! Read the rest of this entry »

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Don’t You Look Marvelous #Giveaway US/CAN (Ends 4/23)

April 9, 2013 by Karen | 9 Comments | Filed in Giveaway


Don't You Look Marvelous Hop

Welcome to the Don’t You Look Marvelous Blog Hop

This event is hosted by The Review Wire. Each blog participating has a prize that is at least $25 and related to products that make you feel beautiful. Make sure to stop by The Review Wire, they are sponsoring The Grand Prize! Two winners will each receive the COOLA ER+ Line a Retail Value of $148! After you enter my giveaway, stop by the other blogs to see the other Marvelous Giveaways! Read the rest of this entry »

Titanic Giveaway $10 Amazon GC (US/CAN) Ends 4/14

April 8, 2013 by Karen | 9 Comments | Filed in Giveaway
Titanic Giveaway Hop
April 8th to 14th
 
Featuring Books with 
Tragic Disasters & Epic Love Stories
 
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Earth Day #Giveaway (US/CAN) Ends 4/21

April 8, 2013 by Karen | 132 Comments | Filed in Giveaway

Earthday

Thank You for taking a part in the Second Annual Earth Day Event
and supporting eco-conscious living.

This event is sponsored by
Venus De Miles, Reneu Shoes, and SodaStream

hosted by Fitspiration For Moms and Way 2 Good Life

The event takes place from April 7 at 11 PM EST and ends on April 21 at 11.59 PM EST

For every giveaway you enter during the Earth Day Event, you gain an entry toward the event Grand Prizes.
Go here to enter – 3 chances to win a Grand Prize.

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