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MyBabyBoutique Giveaway Winner!

MyBabyBoutique Giveaway Winner Has Been Chosen! It Is Number~#76 Gena! Congrats! I have sent a email and you have 48 hours to respond. Didn't win this time? No worries~Stop by again as I am listing more new things all the time!

Chicken Soup For The Soul My Dog's Life Review & Giveaway 6/12

~Chicken Soup for the Soul My Dog's Life~ It's a dog's life. This collection of 101 new stories focuses on all the memorable ages and stages of our lovable canines' lives. Starting in puppyhood and covering a range of middle and senior years to the twilight and end when our dear friends leave us, this book captures the entire experience of living through the natural life cycle with our dogs. All dog lovers will laugh, cry, and recognize themselves and their furry friends in these heartwarming and inspiring stories of puppy antics, teenage rebellion, adapting to an aging dog and, finally, having to say goodbye. We all know that a dog will be loyal to you~no matter what. And~this book really shows you what a difference a dog has made it other people's lives. As I was reading thru the book,I really could relate to many of the stories. As there is nothing like coming home and see that tail wagging and knowing that little creature loves you with everything th...

Yael Naim She Was A Boy CD Review!

Yael Naim has just released her second album! ~She Was a Boy~ Yael Naim is the first Israeli solo artist to have a Top 10 hit in the U.S with her 2008 single “New Soul” which garnered nearly 1.5 million downloads in the U.S for its placement in Apple’s campaign for their Macbook Air computer. She appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” CBS’s “The Early Show” and “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” with the success of her last album. She Was a Boy has already surpassed Gold status in France, and Naim has been awarded the “Victoire de la Musique” {France’s Grammy equivalent} for Best Female Singer, which she previously won for World Music Album of the Year in 2008. I had heard of Yael Naim before but I had never listened to her music. So~I wasn't sure what to expect when I put this in the CD player. I was very pleasantly surprised by this CD. As it has a jazz~folk feel to it. Her voice is amazing and you can tell that she put a lot of soul into the songs. I listened to ...

Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy Blog Tour!

Guided by principles from the ancient Belle Doctrine, the host of radio and television's All Things Southern offers down-home advice on everything from health and fitness-managing thy caloric calculations without going Straight Running Crazy and surviving the Raging Inferno Syndrome (aka hot flashes)-to the Southern art of handling your man (Bubba Whispering). Whether giving business tips or debunking the Big Boned Theory, making political observations or celebrating the inevitable resurgence of big hair, Shellie is an adviser women can relate to and laugh with regardless of their age or which side of the Mason-Dixon they call home. Once I started reading this book~I couldn't put it down.It was just what I needed with the dreary weather that we have been having.When I was reading~I was laughing so hard as she sure has a way with words. Being a northern girl~it was fun to read how much different the southern girls are then the northern girls~of course we are the same we...

Chicken Of The Sea Prize Pack Giveaway 6/3

As most parents know, children can say the funniest things and ask the funniest questions. Now, thanks to Chicken of the Sea, that funny gem could win your family a trip to a Disney park, or a cash prize of $1,000 or $500. Chicken of the Sea is launching the Chicken of the Sea Funniest Kids’ Quotes Contest, an interactive contest asking parents to submit the funniest thing their child has ever said with the contest winners being chosen by popular public vote. Parents are encouraged to visit Chicken of the Sea on Facebook and submit a short, written description showcasing their child’s funny comment or question. Starting June 7 at 9 a.m. PDT, contest participants are encouraged to get their Facebook friends to vote for them once per day. Every Friday during the submission period, they will be giving away Chicken of the Sea prize packs too! ~Giveaway!~ *Enter to Win *  Two Winners are Going to Win A Chicken Of The Sea Prize Pack! { Dish towel~Oven mitt~Measuring cups~Bag ...

The Royal Wedding DVD Review!

 ~The Royal Wedding~ The wedding of Great Britain's Prince William and Catherine (Kate) Middleton dazzled the world in April 2011, and this BBC documentary, The Royal Wedding , is a must-have for all royal fans. Those who watched the long coverage on American TV will appreciate the care with which the BBC has edited the processionals to a very crisply moving hour-plus, covering all of the pomp and magic of the fairy-tale day. Even the most ardent anglophile, who's already gasped in admiration of the lovely Kate and her charming prince, will find The Royal Wedding the perfect remembrance of that day. It's all here~ from the sea of hats to the two kisses from the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the adoring crowds to see. The wedding ceremony itself is also quite lovely, with choirs who'd rehearsed for months, and a sermon of simplicity and depth for the solemn state occasion.  I tried to stay up to watch the Royal Wedding live but I didn't make it.Of c...

Childrens Hospital Season 1 and 2 on DVD Now!

"Childrens Hospital: The Complete First & Second Seasons"   On Sale Now! The staff of Childrens Hospital is dedicated, relentless and committed to everything but treating patients. The series began on the web on TheWB.com with ten episodes, roughly five minutes in length, all of which premiered on December 8, 2008.Adult Swim picked up the rights to the show in 2009 and began airing episodes in 2010. No medical condition is too severe to distract these oblivious physicians from their primal need to flirt, gossip, make out, talk about sex, show their underwear and more. In one of the Hospital moments~ Dr. Owen Maestro’s ex~girlfriend lied by telling him she had a tumor just to break up with him. Now~something tells me that she really wanted to get away from him! As I know I have head some lame excuses in my day~but that sure is a good one.. I have put together a list of excuses I have heard for break ups~ "I'm confused.  I don't feel the same way ab...

Free Summer Bowling For Children All Summer!

Now that the kids are almost out of school~it's time to start thinking about activities for them. As we all know that they want to get out of school~but after a few days you hear "I'm Bored!" If you are looking or something fun and best of all Free~Read On.. This summer, your children 16 and under can bowl for free at your local AMF.  From Monday May 30th{Memorial Day} thru Monday Sept. 5th{Labor Day}   Parents go to http://bit.ly/AMFfree to select a participating center {over 200 locations} and complete a simple registration form. Each child that registers will receive a coupon good for 2 free games of bowling{shoe rental"Not" included} and they have until 8:00 PM each day to use them~7 Days a Week! How fun is that?!? It's easy to sign up~you can do it right here The free game coupons will be emailed every Sunday night. Share in the fun with your kids and save! Get the AMF Summer 17+ Pass for a one-time price of j...

Get Fit With Centrum-You Can Win A Trip!

When stars in Hollywood  want to get in the best shape of their lives~they call Harley Pasternak, creator of the 5 Factor Diet. We can't call him but one person is going to win a trip to Los Angeles to receive a personal training session with him thanks to Centrum. ~How To Enter~ Text the word " CENTRUM" along with an image of a Centrum multivitamin bottle to 89800 for a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to receive a personal training session with Harley himself, who's clients include Jennifer Hudson and Lady Gaga.  There's Never Been a Better Time To get Fit! You can also find Centrum on Facebook ~Make sure you "Like" their new page as you will be updated with all the news including~  Receive exclusive fitness tips from renowned celebrity fitness and nutrition experts How you can enter for a chance to win a Wii Fit Plus every day between now and June 14th. Download a $3.00 coupon for your next Centrum purchase Contest ends June 14, 2011....

Chicken Soup for the Soul My Cat's Life Review and Giveaway 6/10

This new book has 101 Stories about All the Ages and Stages of Our Feline Family Members! From kittenhood through the twilight years, our feline companions continually bring joy, love, and laughter to the lives of their "staff." This collection of 101 new stories captures the experience of living through the natural life cycle with our cats~ from the laugh-out-loud antics of kittens and tear-your-hair-out escapades of teenage cats to the more mature adult years and final stages of life. Stories cover each age and stage with all the fun, frustrations, special bonds and routines involved. The book also holds a special chapter about grieving and recovery when our feline friends leave us. Chicken Soup for the Soul My Cat's Life is a great read,not only will the book make you laugh,but there are many stories that will make you cry.As if you are a cat lover or not you will find these stories tugging at your heart as finding out the true meaning of love between a cat a...

Silk 10 Day Challenge Giveaway Winner!

We Have The Winner For The Silk 10 Day Challenge!  It Is Number~65 jayedee  Congrats To You!! I have sent a email and you have 48 hours to respond. Not the winner?!? No worries~Stop by again as I have many more new things to come!

Five Summer Getaways Every Kid Should Experience #GreatGetaways

It's Summer!! Well~not quite but it is sure close! And with Summer~means that the kids are soon going to be out of school and looking for something to do. It used to be that everyone was thinking about going on vacation but with the economy the way that it is~I think that more people are going to be looking for things to do closer to home! So~I have thought of "Stay~Vacation" Experiences~ Here are my Five Summer Getaways Every Kid Should Experience~ 1~The State Fair~ There is just so many things to do and see.It is a great way for the kids to not only see all the different animals but see and learn about our state.the Midway has something fro everyone. Not to mention the food~as I went last year with my daughter an the grandchildren and I think that we ate enough food there to last us until next year! But everything was so good and you knew that you had to sample it.  2~The Library~Not only are there books to be read.But if you look at their papers they have many s...

Stopain Review And Giveaway 6/10

May is Arthritis Awareness Month and if you or a loved one is living with arthritis, you already know that moving is the best medicine to fight arthritis.  But, it can be difficult to make physical activity part of you daily routine when you are dealing with chronic pain. Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 adults living in the United States has been diagnosed with Arthritis? It’s the leading cause of disability in Americans over the age of 15~and it costs the U.S. economy more than $124 billion per year. Arthritis also impacts three times as many women as men, and there are more than 100 different types of it. I am one of the disabled because of rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. So even though I take medications there are many~many days that I am still in pain. And I just need something to take the edge off~That’s where Stopain , a leading topical pain reliever, comes in~ I was sent the Stopain Extra Strength  Spray to review. This extra strength pain reliever th...