Manage Your Financial Life by Nancy Doyle Review and Giveaway

The full title is Manage Your Financial Life:  A Thoughtful, Organized Approach for Women and it published by The Doyle Group.

The author, Nancy Doyle has 30 years of experience in wealth management, finance, investments, and consulting.  She believes that when it comes to money, independence and objectivity are essential.  She neither works for nor partnered with any financial firms.  She received her MBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.  She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Managing Your Financial Life is a debut book for Nancy Doyle.  It addresses a common problem for most women--their financial lives have become complex.  Many women want to have more knowledge regarding their financial affairs, but don't know where to start.

The book is written in 4 parts and 13 chapters and also includes a Preface and Introduction.
Most prefaces and introductions are short, but Doyle's are 19 pages total, leaving nothing out on her reasons and purpose for the book.

Part 1 will help you get organized.  Here is where I really need help, and definitely a first step to getting your finances in order.

Part 2 is how to analyze your financial profile.  Budgeting might be the short word for it as she goes into detail on creating your financial statement, evaluating your cash flow, evaluating your debt, a plan to pay off debt and much more.

Parts 3 and 4 are all about investing.  These are the parts that interest me the most.  Over the years I have wanted to invest.  I've read many books and articles on the subject and always leave confused.  I really like how she explains the terms in simple English.  Each term that you need to know is even in bold as you read.

I appreciate that the book is written to be geared towards women, but I can see that any man would also gain from the book.  I know I intend to read many parts of it out loud with my husband, even though I also intend to use the book for myself to learn how to invest the little that I earn for the future.

To find out more about the book you can visit:  http://manageyourfinanciallife.com/
To read more about the author visit: http://manageyourfinanciallife.com/about

You may purchase the book from amazon:



One lucky Marsha's Spot reader will win their own copy of Manage Your Financial Life.  Just enter using the rafflecopter form below.  Good Luck!!

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Disclosure: I rec'd a copy of the book for the purpose of this review and giveaway. I was not compensated in any other way and any and all opinions are my own. Post does contain affiliate links.

Amrita Sen's Cosmic and Eternal Love Jewelry Collection (Giveaway Open to US and Canada!)

Back in December I have the privilege of reviewing the Cosmic and Eternal Love Everlasting Love Story and Coloring Book by Amrita Sen.

Amrita Sen has now added a Cosmic and Eternal Love collection of jewelry to her line.
The picture above is of the Radha 5 piece set but does not do justice to just how beautiful the jewelry is.

There are 4 sets of jewelry in the collection:  Radha, Palace, Gold & Honey, and Cosmic Love.
Each set is beautiful.  I would love to own them all!

I received the Radha Bracelet from the collection.    I love it!  It's not left my wrist since receiving it.
This bracelet has 3 layers of design.  The clasp is even jeweled.

The jewelry is with Jewels to Jet and have a Magna Clasp.    This is the first jewelry that I have owned that has a magnetic clasp.  The magnet is strong and I have had NO worry of it coming apart.

You can find all 4 collections of the Cosmic and Eternal Love jewelry sets HERE.


A little about the artist, Amrita Sen:

She is a multi-talented artist who debuted her jewelry and illustrations at Art Basel in Miami, sponsored by Illy Coffe and presented by Timbaland.  Trained as a visual artist, she also holds degrees from THe Wharton School of Business and an MBA from Harvard.  She is honored as one of the 50 most distictive female gradudates in Harvard Business School history.

On the music side, she performed the winning song from the movie Slumdog Millionaire with AR Rahman at the 2009 Academy Awards.  She's performed on the Tonight Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show and the Hollywood Bowl.  She has released records with Weezer, Timbaland, Pitbull, and Ozomotli.  She has both written and performed multiple movie and film titles and you can hear her in various commercials as well.

Amrita's first brand is "Bollydoll", which was launched in 2012 with a jewely and loungewear collection.  You can find them at Nordstrom's and Dillard's.
The newest release, the Cosmic and Eternal Love line of jewelry and adult coloring books is a tasteful blend of Jaipuian art styles that combine elements of Eastern and Western cultures with a backstory of the mythical Krishna and Radha love story.  The coloring book also includes and album that is written and produced by Amrita.

Now for the exiting part!  One of my lucky readers will win not only the Radha bracelet, but also a copy of the coloring book!!
Just enter using the rafflecopter form below!

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Disclaimer:  I rec'd a bracelet and coloring book in exchange for this review and giveaway.  I was not compensated in any other way and all opinions are my own.  Post contains affiliate links.

CM4's Q Card Case Makes the Perfect Stocking Stuffer!

I know several people who collect cell phone cases.  I know several people who use them for the practicality of them.  I am on the practicality side, and CM4's Q Card Case is something that I really needed.

With Christmas right around the corner, these really do make great gifts.  **And, keep an eye out later in the post for a super special Black Friday through Cyber Monday special!**

I have a Samsung Galaxy S5. (Note:  cases are available for several models of iphones and androids, just check the link below)  The case for the S5 come in 3 colors as shown below:

I am currently using the one that they are calling green on my phone.

I love it!  The convenience of having my 3 most used cards on hand at all times with me is great.  I don't have to lug my whole wallet around with me anymore.  Plus I keep a little stash of cash inside too.  Everything is secure.
The case fits perfectly on my phone even with my tempered glass screen protector.
The buttons work easily.

The CM4 Q Card Case carries up to 3 cards plus cash.   They offers a lay flat screen guard and full frame protection.
Your cards will not demagnetize inside the case.
The fit will will be tight for 3 cards at first, but after a couple of days the premium fabric loosens.....but not loose enough that they are not secure in the pocket.    You can see in my photo above that there is a finger hole to help you easily get the cards and cash out when needed.
The front of the case has an amplifier slot.  This takes the sound from the speaker on the back of your phone to the front.  Nicer sound quality too.
In addition, each case also comes with a bonus screen protector and a microfiber cleaning cloth.

Here is the deal you have been waiting on!

Receive 50% off all CM4 cases purchased from the CM4 Store on Amazon. Items must be purchased using the following link: CM4 Store on Amazon. This promo code is also valid for all purchases from cm4.com.

Available at Amazon link: CM4 Store on Amazon

Dates: 11/27-11/30       Coupon Code: BLACKFRI

CM4 ships worldwide.

*Free shipping on domestic orders within the US.

Rates are calculated prior to checkout based on ship-to location. Orders are shipped via UPS or USPS.

All are orders are fulfilled from Austin, TX within 2 business days.

Now for an extra added bonus.  One lucky Marsha's Spot reader will win a case!  Just enter using the rafflecopter form below.  Be sure to visit their website to verify that they offer a case for your phone.  Winner will get to choose which case they will receive.

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Disclaimer:  I was sent product in exchange for my honest review.  I was not compensated in any other way and all opinions are my own.  

RawSpiceBar--Small Batch, Freshly Ground Spices (giveaway included)

Small batch, freshly ground spices, delivered to your door for just $6 a month!

I've never been an adventurous cook.  Only on occasion have I ever bought a spice that I've not heard of to try a recipe from a magazine or that I've seen online.

With RAWSPICEBAR that is all changing.   Each month your "box" contains 3 new spices from another land, as well as a recipe sheet.  Each spice has a description, history, and suggested used on the bag as well.

My 19 year old is a natural cook, and she loves to use spices such as what you get in the RAWSPICEBAR packages.  She's excited.  She even has little spice jars to put them in.  We love it when she cooks and she's never yet made something that we didn't all like.  I look forward to what she will make for us with the various spices.

WHAT'S IN THE MONTHLY BOX

3 freshly ground spices & blends with a new regional theme

Kitchen-tested recipes for cooking 3 global dishes serving 4-6

Spice stories & culinary history of each new region

Surprises like bonus spices, toasting tips, discounts and other fun stuff

Here are photos of my September and October packages:

Right away, after reading descriptions on my spices, I knew what I wanted to fix first.  I used the Za'atar spice, mixed with olive oil, to spread on bread.  My husband and I had this at a fancy restaurant and I loved it.  Now the rest of the family also got to enjoy it. (Next we are using this spice as a dry rub on chicken)

Each spice packet is .4 oz, and as I said, each package gives ideas on the label as to ways to use it as well as it's origin and ingredients.  This is coupled with the recipes that also come each month.

Are you ready to get your spice on??  It's only $6 a month, which includes shipping.  No obligation, cancel at any time.  Well worth it to add a little spice to your life....and food, of course.

One lucky Marsha's Spot winner will win a 2 month subscription to RawSpiceBar.  Just enter using the rafflecopter form below.  Good Luck!

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Disclaimer:  I rec'd a 2 month subscription to RawSpiceBar for the purpose of this review and giveaway.  I was not compensated in any other way and any opinions are my own.

Dial Hand Soap 24 hour Flash Giveaway!

One of Dial's newest hand soap is the Miracle Oil Hand Soap Infused with Marula Oil.
It features the first formula with Micro Oil technology.  It brings nourishment and skin hydration to your hand washing experience.  It will gently remove the dirt from your hands and also leave them feeling smooth and refreshed.
It's infused with Marula Oil along with the Micro Oil technology to nourish and deeply hydrate your skin while protecting it from skin damaging free radicals.

I really enjoy using the new Miracle Oil hand soap.  My hands feel great even hours after using it.
I hope you will give it a try for yourself as well.




I am giving away 2 coupons for Dial hand soaps as shown in the photo below.  Simply enter using the rafflecopter form.

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Disclaimer: The Dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

Duraflame's Rekindle the Warmth Giveaway

Duraflame is giving away a prize package that includes one case of fire logs, a Kindle Fire® Tablet, and a Keurig® Brewer with coffee, tea & hot cocoa k-cups, to one lucky winner. Plus, the winner gets to Share the Warmth by sending the same set of gifts to a friend. Enter now for your chance to get cozy and Rekindle the Warmth.

You can double your chance to win by sharing this giveaway with 3 of your friends. Provide us with 3 unique, valid emails below for your double entry. Your friends will be notified about the giveaway via email.

Click the banner above to enter for your chance to win.
Ends February 8, 2015. One entry per person.

Enter To Win the Peaceful Happy Girl Giveaway from Marksville!

My friend Pamela of Marksville and Me is having a Peaceful Happy Girl Giveaway to celebrate 1000 likes on her MarksvilleandMe Facebook fan page.

One lucky winner will win everything pictured!

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Daily Le Tote Sweepstakes! #ShareLeTote & Win!

If you are looking for a great gift for your teenage daughter, a family member or a friend then LeTote is the way to go.

LeTote offers unlimited boutique style apparel and accessory rentals for just $49 a month – it’s like Netflix for clothes!

Fill out a free style profile, have a stylist pick out your clothes and get 3 garments & 2 accessories shipped right to you. Ship back when you’re ready and get your next tote filled with LeTote gear! Who wouldn't love this?!

Just in time for the holidays, LeTote is hosting an awesome giveaway! 

Every single day between 10/29 and 11/8, Le Tote is giving away a whole season of access to their hottest trends for yourself or for any trendy girl in your life PLUS two $50 AmEx cards - one for you and one for a friend!  

You can find the daily winners announced HERE on their facebook page.

How to Enter:

Log in to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook and enter the Sweepstakes one of two ways:

•  Share a picture of your outfit featuring a piece you borrowed from a friend on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #ShareLeTote. Upon posting your photo with the hashtag , you will be receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes for a chance to win a prize.
• Upload a picture of your outfit featuring a piece you borrowed from a friend via the Enter to Win tab on Le Tote’s Facebook page. Upon posting your photo with the hashtag #ShareLeTote  you will be receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes for a chance to win a prize.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN A PRIZE.

(Please note: The Sweepstakes is available only to those persons, 21 years of age or older (at the time of entry), who are legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia.)

A winner is chosen EVERYDAY, so make sure to enter daily!  

Give the gift of fashion to any special girl in your life AND win some cash for yourself as well – enter now! 

Myths of Ancient Greece by Helen Slater--Review and Giveaway!

You may know Helen Slater by her career. It has encompassed motion pictures, television, music, and stage. Her debut film performance in Supergirl, opposite Faye Dunaway and Peter O'Toole, then she went on to star in such films as The Legend of Billie Jean, Ruthless People, The Secret of My Success, City Slickers, Sticky Fingers, Lassie, No Way Back, The Steal, and Seeing Other People, among others.

She has now recorded this wonderful CD entitled Myths of Ancient Greece.
It mixes stories with songs.  We learn about  Demeter & Persephone, Perseus & Medusa, Orpheus & Eurydice, Echo & Narcissus, and Cupid & Psyche.

It's a great mix of the stories and the music.  The songs are catchy.   I would say this is good for all ages.
My daughter is a senior this year, and as many of you know, she is homeschooled.
It just happened that we studied Greece through books.  The books didn't touch too much on mythology and she expressed an interest in also learning the myths as well.  I had bought her a workbook that we have just started in.
I was excited to have a chance to review Myths of Ancient Greece and use it as part of her schooling.
We both really enjoyed it and will listen to it a few more times of learning.

It's a proven fact that music helps you learn better, this CD is great!

One lucky Marsha's Spot reader will win their own copy, and the giveaway is open worldwide!
Just enter using the rafflecopter form below.

If you don't win, you might want to check it out on amazon.


Disclosure:
I rec'd a downloadable version of Myths of Ancient Greece for the purpose of this review. I was not compensated in any other way, and all opinions are my own. Photos used with permission for the purpose of my review. Post does include an affiliate link. Delivery of prize is the responsibility of the sponsor.


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GoodBelly Summer Lovin' Giveaway

This summer, GoodBelly is helping people everywhere embrace one of life’s simple pleasures: food! Every 12 days the company is giving away a $100 Whole Foods Market gift card, and one grand prize winner will receive a Weber grill set, a $200 Whole Foods Market gift card and a one-year supply of GoodBelly – a prize package valued at over $700!

 It is easy to enter. Now through August 30 just visit GoodBelly’s Facebook page or website and enter your email address, or click on the Twitter icon to enter through Twitter. That’s it! GoodBelly will contact all winners directly via email. The contest will end on August 30, 2013 at 3:00 pm MT, and you can view the official rules for more information.

 To give you some background, all GoodBelly juice drinks are certified organic, non-GMO, dairy-free, soy-free and vegan, and are available in a variety of options, including family-sized quarts and single-serving shots. The drinks support digestive health with one of the most well-researched probiotic strains, LP299V. Each serving of GoodBelly contains 10-50 billion live and active cultures of LP299V, which work to support a healthy digestive system by replenishing the gut with a balance of microflora. GoodBelly comes in a wide selection of delicious fruit juice flavors like Mango, Tropical Orange, Pomegranate Blackberry, Blueberry Acai, Strawberry and more and now offers gluten-free options!

Seaper Powers by Kim Cameron and John DePatie--Review and Giveaway!

Introducing Seaper Powers

Written by Kim Cameron and John DePatie, Seaper Powers is a magical tale about a little girl named Emma who uncovers a special power to talk to fish! With her new found ability, Emma searches for buried treasure with the help of two sea creatures. It is a perfect adventure story for children ages 3-9.

I was sent the audio version of Seaper Powers.

Such a delightful story.

The audio is about 60 minutes long.  There is music in between each chapter.

I've not had a chance to let my grandchildren hear the story yet, but I know they will really enjoy it.  I enjoyed it as as adult.

The last chapter was a surprise to me...and no, I will not spoil it  :)

Having the audio book with the songs is a real treat and adds more to the story.

Official Bio:

Kim Cameron began her career on KHAT TV as a small town reporter after DJ'ing on KRNU. With a journalism degree in hand, she moved to the Washington DC area writing for the Smithsonian Institute.  Her career took numerous twists and turns through corporate ladders and organizations, but telling stories was always a passion.  She is a proven lyricists with a song catalog of over 65, including a few children's songs.  She wrote her first musical in 2012 while writing for the National Examiner and providing the voice over character for an Asian animation movie.

Kim is a true believer in inspiring and nurturing kids.  She teaches vocal lessons to students at the School of Rock and volunteers at the Children's Hospital, singing at their bedsides.

While on tour in the Caribbean, she met a 12 year old who had a fascination with octopi.  This brief encounter inspired the creation of Mr. Octopus, a children's tune featuring a 7 year old that Kim recently signed to her record label. After completing the song, her co-writer and guitarist, John DePatie, encouraged her to take the song to next level by writing a children's book using the song as the impetus.

After the story was written, John and Kim thought it would be better told using a live narrator and the incorporation of the song.  After months of production, narration, editing, the creation of original musical score and sound effects, the audiobook was completed.  

While Kim has had many accomplishments, she and John consider this their biggest feat.  Seaper Powers is the first of a series that Kim and John have committed to write and produce.

Photographer Credit: Jason Albert and Rebekah Phillips

 

Disclosure:  Information photos and a copy of the audio book were provided to me for the purpose of this review by LaFamos. I was not compensated and as always, all opinions are my own.

Prizes are being provided by the sponsor.

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Gooseberry Patch Stitching for the Kitchen Blog Tour, Review and Giveaway!

Introducing Gooseberry Patch's new book Stitching for the Kitchen: 30 Easy Projects for the Heart of Your Home

The projects inside are just wonderful! I was excited to receive a copy of the book.
The book includes full size patterns in an envelope that is attached to the inside back cover.
The patterns and instructions for the 30 projects are in the first 117 pages of the book.  Each project includes a full size photo of the completed project as well as illustrations that go along with the steps to make them.
Pages 120-142 include Essential Techniques, Embroidery Techniques & Motifs, and Measurement Conversion Chart & Resources.

I have a start on the Circular Rag Rug:

This is the project picture from Stitching for the Kitchen:

 
 I made the Plastic Bag Dispenser:

 This is the project picture from the book:

I've been using another pattern to make plastic bag holders, but I really like the pattern they give so much better.  I will be making a lot more of these.
On the Circular Rag Rug, I thought I had plenty of fabric cut, sewn and made into tubes, but I was wrong.   I will complete the rug one day soon.  I love how it's turning out.

There are lots of the 30 projects that I want to make, but here are 2 that I plan on making next.
Divided Bread Basket:

Sewing Bag/Organizer:

I am also including a scan of the back of Stitching for the Kitchen so that you can see some of the other projects included inside the book:

You will want to make sure to visit the other blogs participating in this blog tour:

July 22

Gooseberry Patch

July 23

Momma Young At Home

Craft Gossip

July 24

Glued to My Crafts

Green Eyed Momma

July 25

Sew Serendipity

July 26

Smashed Peas and Carrots

Marsha's Spot

July 27

Wild Olive

Only From Scratch

July 28

Pam Kitty Morning

Blue Nickel Studios

July 29

Old House Homestead

Susie QT Pies Cafe

Prairie Flower Farm

July 30

The Crafty Princess Diaries

Gramma's in the Kitchen

Two Maids A Milking

August 1

Vicki O'Dell

Homesteader's Heart  

August 2

A Creative Being

Delightful Country Cookin



Disclosure: I was sent a copy of Stitching for the Kitchen for the purpose of this blog tour, review and giveaway. I was not compensated in any other way and all opinions are my own. Prize is being provided by the sponsor and they are responsible for mailing it.


Now for the fun!  One lucky reader of Marsha's Spot will win their very own copy of Stitching for the Kitchen
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Win a Signed Copy of Open by Craig Gross!

Get inspired and energized with this new, life-changing book, Open, by Craig Gross, available now wherever books and eBooks are sold.

In his new book, Open, Craig is letting you discover a life of freedom, confidence and success by being honest and transparent with people you truly hold dear.

Hear why Craig believes this message of "openness" for FAMILIES is so important:

"Open" is for families because "Open" is for everyone. Yes, accountability is helpful for individuals; it can help men become better husbands and fathers and women become better wives and mothers, and accountability can help young believers grow into a more mature faith. But beyond showing the individual benefits of accountability, "Open" shows that an honest, forgiving, caring, consistent, and respectful dialogue within a group dynamic--including families--serves only to make that group stronger and closer together. Your family relationships are forever and will outlast all others--why not make them open?
- Craig Gross, author of Open

How Open Are You? QUIZ - How willing are you to share your true personality with others? Do you trust other enough to let them see the real you? Take the quiz to find out how Open you really are!



About the author:
Craig Gross is an author, speaker, pastor, and revolutionary. He shot to prominence in 2002 when he founded the website XXXchurch.com. Craig is the author of nine books. He currently resides in Los Angeles, CA, with his wife, Jeanette, and their two children, Nolan and Elise.

Endorsements Received for Craig Gross's book, Open:
"I don't say this often, but this book is a must read."
Jefferson Bethke

"Open is one of the most relative and practical books on accountability I've ever read. Craig takes many routes, through stories from pop culture and his personal journey to help lead you to a life thats Open."
Josh McCown
NFL Journeyman

Special Offer:
**For anyone who preorders the book via ThomasNelson.com before the street date of July 30, Thomas Nelson are also offering a special freebie pack. Visit ThomasNelson.com to learn more**

Disclosure: The assets included within this blog post were delivered to me in promotion of Thomas Nelson. Thomas Nelson supplied these materials to me in promotion of the book. Sponsor is responsible for delivery of giveaway prize.

Enter to win a SIGNED copy of Open by using the rafflecopter form below.

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Dial 65K Gold Sweepstakes--Plus 5 Winner Here Too!

To commemorate the Dial brands 65th anniversary, Dial is giving away $65,000 in gold to one lucky winner!

What's more, every day from June 16th to August 19th, 65 daily winners will receive a years supply of Dial Body Wash.    You can enter once a day HERE.

Share the sweepstakes through social media to receive an exclusive Dial coupon.


Five (5) lucky blog readers will win  a free coupon for Dial Body Wash!  Just enter using the rafflecopter form below.

Discloser:  Purex provided me with Dial coupons in exchange for sharing the Dial sweepstakes.


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The Many Uses of 20 Mule Team Borax--And Your Chance To Win a Free Box!

Let's start with the facts:


20 Mule Team Borax is  a 100% natural mineral from the earth.
Borax is the common name for sodium tetraborate, which is a naturally occurring substance produced by the perpetual evaporation of seasonal lakes.
Nothing is added--no phosphates, chlorine or other chemicals.

Over 85% of homes have what is called "hard water" which contains calcium and magnesium.
When detergent is added to hard water some of the compounds attach to calcium and magnesium and settles to the bottom of your machine.
20 Mule Team Borax naturally softens hard water, maximizing cleaning power.

There are so many uses for Borax!  I'm going to hit the highlights.  Uses are listed on the back of the box, with instructions, plus you can find many many more uses by searching the internet.

• Laundry booster:  1/2 cup to every load.
• Bathroom cleaner and deodorizer
• Kitchen cleaner and deodorizer
• Tough on tough laundry stains including those on baby clothes
• Safe to use on your delicates
• Clean toilet bowls
• Use in your garbage disposal and drains
• Use on those tough carpet and rug stains
• Boost the cleaning power of your dishwasher

My experiences--
As far as using it in the dishwasher, my teen loves it when I do.  When I don't, she complains about what the glasses look like.  It removes the hard water minerals, just add 1/4 cup to the bottom of the dishwasher.

I've been using it when I wash hubby's whites.  I stopped using bleach months and months ago.
It's been working great, but let me tell you of the true test.
Our cat had kittens.   Our poor dog is getting the brunt end of that.  She is always scrapping with him if she thinks he is coming anywhere near her babies.  One night they really got into it in the kitchen.  We picked him up and put him in my bedroom and shut the door.  It wasn't until the following day when I found out just how much she got him.   I went to get hubby's whites out of the closet and found them soaked in blood.
I did as suggested on the Borax box to remove tough stains.  I put the whites in the washer with the detergent and 1/2 cup of Borax.  After the tub filled I stopped the washer and let the blood stained whites soak for 30 minutes.  I want to tell you that this works wonders!  ALL of the blood came out!


If you would like to win a coupon for a free box of Borax, just use the form below to enter.  3 lucky readers will each win a free coupon.


Disclosure:   Borax provided me with the product through Purex Insiders for the purpose of this review and giveaway.  They also provided me with the coupons to give out to my readers.  I was not compensated in any other way and any opinions are my own.

Holly Elle's Leopardess Album--Review and Giveaway!

Holly Elle is a Canadian Pop Powerhouse.  She has released her newest EP, Leopardess.  This album contains lyrics that Holly has written that narrate the most relatable emotions.

Leopardess is a testament to the growth of a woman who understands herself and Holly was able to reflect that in a flawless, musical body of art. "With this project...I feel an increased independence," Holly explained. "This is really about me, as a strong woman, coming into my own and passing on that strength through music. That's why I chose the title "Leopardess", the strong solitary proud female."

Drenched with honesty, Leopardess is a sweet five-track mix of banging club numbers and mid-tempo pop songs influenced by soulful 90's R&B. Holly brings her claws out for the feisty lead single "Predator," which features fierce harmonies and a booming dance beat with in-your-face lyrics to match. The classically trained singer asks for nothing but sincerity in another track "Who I Am," where she flaunts her sultry, milky smooth vocal chops.

Tracks include:
Predator
Seeing Red
You Deserve a Song
Wanna Be Loved
Who I am

My thoughts:
Holly Elle really does Pop music justice with this album.  She really is "popping".
I can't choose a favorite of the 5 songs as I really enjoy all of them!
'Wanna Be Loved'  sadly reminds me of my teens latest relationship break-up and exactly how I think she is feeling about the whole thing.  (It also has the word sh** twice at the start of the song.  This doesn't bother me as this is what the feelings are in the song)

Enjoy the Who I am Official Music Video!






 Find Holly here:
itunes
facebook
twitter
Official website
myspace
youtube 


Enter using rafflecopter below for your chance to win a copy of Holly Elle's Leopardess!

Disclosure:  Information for this review as well as an album download were provided to me by LaFamos for the purpose of this review and giveaway.  I was not compensated in any other way and all opinions are my own.  Prize being provided by LaFamos. 

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Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Cleanser Review, Sweepstakes and Giveaway!

First let's talk about

The Soft Scrub One Surface at A Time Sweepstakes

Sweepstakes is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older only and ends March 22, 2013.  

Prizes include a grand prize of  $1000 and a 1 year supply of Soft Scrub coupons and 250 winners of a free coupon for Soft Scrub.

Enter today  :)

My review:

I am totally in love with the Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Cleanser!   

I have bad elbows, wrists and shoulders, so it's very hard for me to put any "elbow grease" into cleaning.   With the Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Cleanser I did not have to scrub at all.   I squirted a bit on the stove:

 I got my rag and just started wiping.  Amazing how easily the grease and grime came off of my stove.  I've had stuff stuck on the black parts that I wasn't able to even get off with a metal scrubber.  It all came right off with the Soft Scrub.

Yes!  I will be buying more!

Here is the stove after:

Now on to the giveaway!

Three (3) lucky blog readers will win a free coupon for ANY Soft Scrub product up to $3.39 and have their chance to try this amazing product.  Just enter using the rafflecopter form below.

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Disclaimer: Soft Scrub provided me with a bottle of Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Cleanser for the purpose of this post and review. Coupons for winners are also provided by Soft Scrub. I was not compensated in any other way and all opinions are my own.

History Channel's The Bible Series--Including Companion Book Giveaway!

We’re proud to announce The Bible Series premiering on History Channel March 3rd 2013 Sundays at 8PM!

From Executive Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett comes The Bible — an epic 10-part miniseries retelling stories from the Scriptures for a whole new generation. Breathtaking in scope and scale, The Bible features powerful performances, exotic locales and dazzling visual effects that breathe spectacular life into the dramatic tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation. This historic television event is sure to entertain and inspire the whole family! Where will YOU be 3.3.13?

The Bible Series brings stories from scripture to life for a whole new generation! The Questions is...will you recognize your favorite characters when you see them for the first time in the series? Take the quiz below!



One lucky blog reader will win a copy of one of the official The Bible companion books! (Prize will be chosen randomly from the book titles below)
A Story of God and All of Us (HARDCOVER)
A Story of God and All of Us (REFLECTIONS)
A Story of God and All of Us (YOUNG READERS)

Enter using the rafflecopter form below:
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Disclaimer: This information was sent to me by The History Channel's promotion of the blog app and partnershub for the purpose of this post and giveaway. I was not compensated for this post.

Date Night Giveaway!

Teeple’s Testosterone is giving away a copy of their new book I’m Still Sexy So What’s Up with Him? and a pair of movie tickets to one of my readers! Perfect for a date night!

The Teeples personally struggled with some inexplicable health and relationship problems, until Dr. Teeple had his blood tested. At just 33 years old - he found out that he had the testosterone level of an eighty-year-old man! Simply knowing this helped him get his “T” back on track... and restore his health, mood, relationship, and vitality!

Quick STATS on Low “T”
- Low Testosterone affects over 40% of men over 45 years old.
- Only 5% of these men will be diagnosed.
- Low Testosterone is nearly 100% curable.

Symptoms of having Low “T”
- Loss of Sexual Desire
- Fatigue
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Poor Concentration
- Moodiness

Bottom line: A healthy testosterone level can be the key to supercharging your relationship, health, and sex life.

To get the word out, Dr. Teeple created Teeple's Testosterone Test blog app! Take the test to see if you or your partner are at-risk for having Low “T” - and the test will generate an action plan filled with tips for boosting your Testosterone!


Use the rafflecopter form below to enter for your chance to win a copy of the book I'm Still Sexy So What's Up With Him? and a pair of movie tickets to help you with an awesome date night. Giveaway ends February 9 at 12:01 am EST.

Disclaimer: Information was sent to me by partnershub and in promotion of the Teeple’s Testosterone Test. I was not compensated for this posting. Prizes are the responsibility of the sponsor.

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Exclusive Avengers Graphic Novel Giveaway!

The Avengers DVD releases today! So to celebrate, Hobbies on a Budget is doing an Exclusive Avengers Graphic Novel Giveaway! This graphic novel is only available when you buy the BluRay/DVD/Novel Combo at Walmart. How would you like to be the first of your Avenger Friends to own this copy? Not interested for yourself? You could stash it back for a Stocking Stuffer!