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Life is Art Creations – Creative Photography {giveaway}

by Nicolle on January 26, 2012

I love to think of creative ways to decorate my home. While I have all these great ideas to share, I have a problem with executing them. Mainly because of our budget or the lack there of. So I tend to lean on hand me downs, goodwill & thrift stores finds or don’t decorate at all. The ONE thing I do consistently when decorating my home and making it ours (even if it’s rented)…is photography.

I have a nice camera. I also had a friend that lived nearby that is a photographer. I just love photos! So when I was given the opportunity to review some 11×14 photo prints for my kiddos, I was excited to say the least! Not only do they not have anything hanging on their walls yet, but I’ve always wanted a name & quote print for each of the kids.

I worked closely with Life is Art Creations to get exactly what I was looking for and they delivered perfectly! I love the way they came out and how they look. I immediately scoured all the craft & frame stores to find the perfect frames. My son’s was easy to find but in the end I settled on my daughter’s, but I know I’ll eventually find another I like more.

The kids both love their name & quote prints. They think it’s neat that they have their names on their wall in their own rooms. (We recently moved and they now have their own rooms.)

About Life is Art Creations: My husband and I began this business adventure in 2010 while we were serving as houseparents at a children’s home. All of our letter shots are our original prints from various locations or simple things in life. My husband takes the bulk of our LIA photos, while I get in a few here and there. I do all the editing and creating of our photo prints. Nearly 2 years later I am now a stay at home mom with 4 little ones 5 and under. Our hands are full, and our home is spilling over with love, sippy cups, laundry & of course, lots of diapers! I love creating keepsakes for families to treasure and inspirational prints to encourage us when days are difficult. The passion behind our photo art is very simple. There is so much beauty in life that often times gets over looked because we a busy or just not paying attention. The Bible says that God has made “all things beautiful”. Why not seek it out and enjoy the good things in life. Being a “stay at home mom” and educating my own children has been a lifelong dream of mine and I am so appreciative of my customers that help make this dream a reality!

In addition to name & quote prints, you can also choose a word of choice, a last name, inspirational quotes or team spirit prints.

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*One (1) lucky reader will WIN - $10 gift card to Life is Art Creations (equal in cost to a 8×10 photo print)*

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Rules: Open to US readers ONLY. Giveaway closes on February 9, 2012. Winners will be chosen by using random.org. All winners have 72hrs to respond to my email or a new winner will be selected. Be sure to leave your email address in the comment form, otherwise I can’t contact you. Be sure to check your Junk mail so you don’t miss out on your prize! GOOD LUCK! – – WINNERS: Please wait at least 30 days to contact me if you haven’t received your prize.

I was provided the complimentary product for review in exchange for my honest opinions. I have NOT been compensated in any other way. This post was written with MY opinion ONLY. Thank you!

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Enter to Win: 1 of 5 – $1,000 Prizes LOVE your HOME

by Nicolle on January 26, 2012

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SAVE: Crocs

by Nicolle on January 26, 2012

in Deals

Now’s a good time to start stocking up on Crocs for the Spring & Summer!

SAVE up to 65% off on these shoes from Crocs!

I ordered these Hot Pink & Cantaloupe Shirley Crocs for my daughter

And these Red & Navy Electro Clog Crocs for my son!

And you know how much I LOVE all things Disney…well they have some Navy & Sea Blue Mickey Mouse Electro Slides Crocs on sale too!

HURRY Sale ENDS Mon 1/30 at 6am pdt

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Winners!!

by Nicolle on January 25, 2012

in Winners

First I want to sincerely apologize for the Sister Schubert’s giveaway. I had posted about it for ONE winner to get a prize of 2 coupons for free product, when it was supposed to be 2 winners to get a prize of 1 coupon for free product each. I mis-understood and I am very sorry for the mistake.

The 2nd winner is…

Elena December 24, 2011 at 5:16 PM

I would pick them up at Walmart in Temecula, CA

~SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob’s Frozen Face-Off on DVD

#66

Beth C January 7, 2012 at 6:03 PM

email subscriber

Congratulations!!!

The winners have been emailed. Winners are chosen by using random.org. All winners have 72hrs to respond to my email or a new winner will be selected.

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Enter to Win: Trip to Great Wolf Lodge with PediaCare “Get Back to Happy” Family Pack

by Nicolle on January 25, 2012

in Enter to Wins

Enter for a chance to win a Trip to Great Wolf Lodge Resort and a PediCare “Get Back to Happy” Family Pack.

PediaCare is one of the first brands to adopt a new dosing system for infant acetaminophen products, and now they want to help you get your little one back to feeling happy!

Now through January 31, 2012, enter the PediaCare “Get Back to Happy” Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of four fun prizes! One grand prize includes a two-night stay for four (4) at a participating Great Wolf Lodge® resort valued at $1,100, and all winners will receive a PediaCare “Get Back to Happy” Family Pack each valued at $350.

Visit the PediaCare web site, or for more information about the new acetaminophen dosing changes and a special message from celebrity-pediatrician, Dr. Jim Sears, co-host of the Emmy award-winning medical talk show The Doctors.

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Zarbee’s All-Natural Nighttime Cough & Sleep Drink

by Nicolle on January 23, 2012

in Baby/Toddler/Kids,Health,Reviews

The fastest-growing children’s cough and cold brand in the country, Zarbee’s is proven safe and effective for children 12 months of age and older. Developed by Dr. Zak Zarbock, one of the country’s top pediatricians, Zarbee’s products—a children’s cough syrup with a special blend of honeys fortified with immune-boosting vitamins that is also safe for women who are pregnant or nursing and a nighttime drink that soothes coughs and promotes healthy sleep—are recommended by more than 40,000 pediatricians nationwide. Zarbee’s products are all natural and gluten free, contain no drugs, alcohol and dyes, have no side effects and carry no risk of overdose.

My children were recently given the opportunity to review Zarbee’s All-Natural Nighttime Cough & Sleep Drink. I chose this instead of the daytime formula because we are home most with them at night (since we work during the daytime), but also because that’s when they seem to have bad cough’s while they sleep. I certainly knew this would be a great product to help ease their pain and let them sleep a full and restful night.

The only problem…they weren’t sick and didn’t have any coughing. I knew it would eventually come (not that I wanted it to) and it did. My daughter has been sick off and on for the past month and only recently has developed a bad cough and has had a lot of mucus stuck in her throat. Within a couple days of receiving our sample box, I was using it on my daughter.

It’s a great product that used with her cough and it being night time. Not only is it safe & natural, but I’m not afraid to give her this medicine. I usually try to limit my kids exposure to medicine as much as possible, as I don’t want harsh drugs or chemicals in their little bodies, if it’s not necessary. Most times, I try to have their bodies fight it off as much as possible.

I’m definitely going to stock up on Zarbee’s medicines for my kids, because there is no going back to the others for them! What I’d like to see in the nighttime formula, is maybe a syrup option in addition to the drink. I know with the drink and the warmth is great for breaking things up. However, I really thought my daughter would like it in the drink form, but she didn’t that much. If it’s quick and simple to get down, that would be best. She did like the drink, but she never finished it. I even tried it with the weaker recipe (1/2 cup warm water & a packet) and the stronger recipe (1/4 cup warm water & a packet).

PURCHASE: Online or at select local retailers, such as Albertson’s, CVS, Walgreen’s, Rite Aid, Kroger, Kmart, Winn Dixie, and Meijer

‘Like’ Zarbee’s on Facebook & Follow Zarbee’s on Twitter to keep up with promotions, new products & more!

I was provided the complimentary product for review in exchange for my honest opinions. I have NOT been compensated in any other way. This post was written with MY opinion ONLY. Thank you!

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Real Steel on Blu-ray/DVD 1/24 {giveaway}

by Nicolle on January 23, 2012

in Awards,Giveaways,Movies,Reviews

DreamWorks Studios’ REAL STEEL, starring Hugh Jackman, muscles its way into the Home Entertainment arena on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand on January 24, 2012. This visually stunning action-adventure filled with heart and soul is a “must-add” to every home movie collection, delivering a premium in-home experience complete with knockout bonus materials that dive deeper into the action.

The Blu-ray Combo Pack, with its perfect picture and sound, delivers the ultimate punch, offering viewers a variety of supplemental bonus features that take them ringside with Director Shawn Levy on the making of the film. Exclusive features include a bare-knuckled exposé of the life story of Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman), deleted and extended scenes that go deeper into the film and story lines, and a riveting profile with legendary boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard. Plus, the revolutionary Real Steel Second Screen app lets viewers sync their iPad™* or computer with the Blu-ray movie to peel back layers of effects with progression reels, check out 360-degree turnarounds of the robots, explore seamless branching pods that delve into the cutting-edge technology used to create the fights, and much more.

The #1 movie in the country for two consecutive weeks during its theatrical run, REAL STEEL is directed by Shawn Levy (Night At the Museum franchise, Date Night and What Happens in Vegas), produced by Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List), with a screenplay by John Gatins (Coach Carter, Summer Catch). Set in the not-so-distant future where boxing has gone high-tech and 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots have taken over the ring, the film stars Hugh Jackman (X-Men franchise, Australia) as Charlie Kenton, Evangeline Lilly (TV’s Lost, The Hurt Locker) as Bailey Tallet, Dakota Goyo (Thor) as Max Kenton, Kevin Durand (I Am Number Four, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) as Ricky, and Anthony Mackie (The Adjustment Bureau, The Hurt Locker) as Finn.

Synopsis:

Balancing gritty action and emotional heart, “Real Steel” is an inspiring and visually stunning film that takes audiences on an action-packed journey. Washed-up boxer Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) scrapes by as a small-time robot-fight promoter as he tries to make a comeback. Against all odds he eventually succeeds—at least in the eyes of his son Max (Dakota Goyo). “Real Steel” is spectacular family entertainment that will have everyone cheering again and again.

My thoughts…WOW – O – WOW, did I mis-judge this movie…btw, I need to stop judging movies before I see them. This was a GREAT movie. Only thing missing…surround sound and I would have been at the fights!

As a Mom, I enjoyed the story. It wasn’t too much action but also included a bit of girly sap in it (which I love). It starts out with Charlie down on his luck, he sets bad gambles and continues doing it, while hurting the ones that love him. When given the option, he chooses to ‘sell’ his child that he never wanted anything to do with. The Mom had recently died and the Aunt wanted to take in the child, Max. Through a deal with the Aunt’s UBBER rich hubby, he gets half the money upfront (which he needed to pay off old debts) and the rest of the half when he returned the child. The Aunt & UBBER rich hubby were going to Tuscany for 2 weeks and didn’t want to take the kid. So Charlie (the real Dad) takes him for two weeks, hoping not to bond or care. Surprisingly Max (the kid) LOVES the fighting robots too! And he is just as smart about how to use them and their inter-workings.

Okay, I see I may be giving away the movie…it’s so great, you need to view it for yourself. And it’s a great date movie, since it fulfills the girls & guys interests.

Any who…Max finds a Robot, fixes him up and gets him fighting and starts from the bottom up. During this time Charlies starts to really connect with Max and ends up not wanting to return him. He does, however return him, but without accepting the rest of the money.

And that’s where I’ll stop…I think I’ve said enough

About 127 minutes long
Rated PG-13

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*One (1) lucky reader will WIN – Real Steel on Blu-ray/DVD*

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Rules: Open to US readers ONLY. Giveaway closes January 31, 2011 at midnight PST. Winners will be chosen by using random.org. All winners have 72hrs to respond to my email or a new winner will be selected. Be sure to leave your email address in the comment form, otherwise I can’t contact you. Be sure to check your Junk mail so you don’t miss out on your prize! GOOD LUCK! – – WINNERS: Please wait at least 30 days to contact me if you haven’t received your prize.

I received a complementary copy of the dvd to write my review and I have NOT been compensated in any other way. This post was written with MY opinion ONLY. Thank you!

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COUPON: Real Steel {releases on Blu-ray/DVD 1/24}

by Nicolle on January 21, 2012

in Coupons,Movies

Of course I was rooting for the under dog, Atom. But he quickly but surely became top dog, despite his lack of boxing skills. Though Charlie ended up teaching him some moves, which later helped his advantage.

I know I’m not the only one has loves this movie or would love to see it for the first time. It is released on Blu-ray/DVD Tuesday, January 24th. And to save you some moo-la to put towards snacks and things, print out the coupon below by accessing the link in the photo.

I received a complementary copy of the dvd to write my review on a recent post and I have NOT been compensated in any other way. This post was written with MY opinion ONLY. Thank you!

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