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Luvs® Super Absorbent Leakguard Diapers have 15% More Absorbency
I was reminded of the need for good quality diapers as I was removing my little granddaughter's car seat from next to my daughter's car seat and all of a sudden a liquid dripped out. After a few seconds, I realized it was her urine as her diaper didn't do such a good job so we had quite the mess to clean up. My oldest decided to buy a different brand of diapers this time. She's 25 year old and is on a budget. Sometimes buying a lesser expensive diaper or a brand you think is better is not always the case. Luvs® is priced right and has the features of a good quality diaper that does what it says it will. I know as I have quite the variety of ages at home. I remarried later in life and started all over again. It's more than alright as I love the idea of having children surround me most of my entire adult life. As an experienced mom, I also know the importance of having quality diapers that I can depend on such as Luvs® with super absorbent leakguard diapers. As any mom knows, a princess must be dry!
Luvs® Super Absorbent Leakguard Diapers come in all sizes making it the ideal choice for a growing baby. From sizes newborn all the way to size 6 (over 35 lbs). They are designed to lock away wetness which is key in avoiding diaper rashes. What's even better is there is actually a money back guarantee! The contour fit gathers around the legs while providing a cottony softeness and provides 15% more absorbency than other Luvs®. Luvs® is priced right too which is great for those of us on a budget. The convenience of purchasing small or large packs is also nice.
Check out Luvs® at your local Walmart or other retailer and don't forget to visit Luvs® on Facebook and Luvs® on Twitter.
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Luvs®
Check out Luvs® at your local Walmart or other retailer and don't forget to visit Luvs® on Facebook and Luvs® on Twitter.
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Luvs®
A Sound Economical Change to a Cheap Wireless Plan
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. As part of my participation, I was recently chosen to evaluate the Walmart Family Mobile plans. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client.
It's amazing how much monthly expenses add up and with the economy, it's always a good idea to look for ways to cut and save a dollar here and there. Over the course of the past few years, I've looked at ways to save money and made some changes but there have been other areas I overlooked mostly due to procrastination. I firmly believe that my grocery bill goes further when I shop at Walmart as the prices just can't be beat overall and the quality of product is as comparable to other markets. When I think of Walmart, I never really thought about cheap wireless plans as I just perceived them as a place to purchase goods. When I saw the opportunity to check out what the Walmart Family Mobile service powered by T-Mobile has to offer, I jumped on it as I not only have a cellular phone bill by a competitor that is way too high but I also have family members who could use the lowest price rate plan since they are on a fixed income.
One of the biggest problems I have with my current cell phone provider aside from the enormous costs, is their requirement to extend the contract and now when you upgrade, they charge an additional fee just to upgrade while you end up having to extend the contract for another year or two. The add on fees are just too much and having the contract clause really keeps you locked in without having options.
The idea to switch to a no contract wireless plan is very appealing. I proceeded to check out the Walmart Family Mobile plan and this is what I found:
There is nothing different that the Walmart Family Mobile plan provides that is different from my existing plan other than a huge savings!
Last month, our cellular bill was $233.50 and we used 1.18 GB of data in our family plan. By switching, we would save at least $100 a month! That is a HUGE savings! It's also ideal to save that much money in the upcoming months since we are leaving Sunday for a long road trip to Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park not to forget, I just spent over $200 on school clothes. At least I will make the clothing purchase up in only two months by switching to the Walmart Family Mobile plan. Here is my break down for the initial purchase and activation of the phone:
Now I have my new phone, my new Walmart Family Mobile plan and I'm ready to go. T-Mobile has my service area covered along with any place that I might end up going in the foreseeable future so it's time to test it out! So far so good and stay tuned for an updated post to see how much money I saved and how happy my family is with the change.
Check out my Google+ album for more pictures of my shopping experience.
It's amazing how much monthly expenses add up and with the economy, it's always a good idea to look for ways to cut and save a dollar here and there. Over the course of the past few years, I've looked at ways to save money and made some changes but there have been other areas I overlooked mostly due to procrastination. I firmly believe that my grocery bill goes further when I shop at Walmart as the prices just can't be beat overall and the quality of product is as comparable to other markets. When I think of Walmart, I never really thought about cheap wireless plans as I just perceived them as a place to purchase goods. When I saw the opportunity to check out what the Walmart Family Mobile service powered by T-Mobile has to offer, I jumped on it as I not only have a cellular phone bill by a competitor that is way too high but I also have family members who could use the lowest price rate plan since they are on a fixed income.
One of the biggest problems I have with my current cell phone provider aside from the enormous costs, is their requirement to extend the contract and now when you upgrade, they charge an additional fee just to upgrade while you end up having to extend the contract for another year or two. The add on fees are just too much and having the contract clause really keeps you locked in without having options.
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The idea to switch to a no contract wireless plan is very appealing. I proceeded to check out the Walmart Family Mobile plan and this is what I found:
- The plan starts at $29.98 for unlimited talk and text or $39.98 for unlimited talk, text and web.
- The unlimited talk, text and web provides up to 5 GB data for web and 3 G speed for e-mail, video, pictures and social media updates like Facebook and Twitter.
- Unlimited plans for data (high speed is capped - see above).
- Ability to purchase extra GB's of high speed data at around $10 per GB
- Options to use more than one type of phone for example, a variety of smart phones to non-smart phones are compatible with the Walmart Family Mobile Plan. This is good because my father does not like the smart phones and would not utilize the features.
- Ability to check online with the online account management and information link.
- Ability to implement family controls, alert and notifications and everything else my current plan offers at the lowest price rate plan.
- Additional pack option to call and roam internationally and a speed boost option.
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- myTouch phone - $129.88
- Starter kit - $25
- Tax - $12.77
When I purchased the Walmart Family Mobile myTouch 4G cell phone, I also purchased the $25 Starter Kit and I was ready to go. The beauty about this activation is you can do it at home without having to wait to go through all the paperwork that takes a long time as it did when I purchased my iPhone at Best Buy this past year. The process is easy and step by step, you are done in less than five minutes. If you decide to not transfer your number, you can select your local area code as well.
As I mentioned previously, Walmart Family Mobile also has an online account management and information website where you can pay your bill which you can also pay via your phone or at the kiosks inside Walmart. It was an easy five part set up to establish a new user. Here is where you can do all things such as see current/past bill details, set up automatic payments, add a line, set limits, set access, add packs and much more. It's a great site that allows you to manage your phone and achieve optimal savings while ensuring you have the ability to set up precautions protecting your children if they have a phone as well.
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As I mentioned previously, Walmart Family Mobile also has an online account management and information website where you can pay your bill which you can also pay via your phone or at the kiosks inside Walmart. It was an easy five part set up to establish a new user. Here is where you can do all things such as see current/past bill details, set up automatic payments, add a line, set limits, set access, add packs and much more. It's a great site that allows you to manage your phone and achieve optimal savings while ensuring you have the ability to set up precautions protecting your children if they have a phone as well.
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You don't have to just take my word for it, check out the latest Live SoFab Back to School Digital Magazine for other's experiences as well as some great back to school ideas:
Now I have my new phone, my new Walmart Family Mobile plan and I'm ready to go. T-Mobile has my service area covered along with any place that I might end up going in the foreseeable future so it's time to test it out! So far so good and stay tuned for an updated post to see how much money I saved and how happy my family is with the change.
Check out my Google+ album for more pictures of my shopping experience.
iPad with Retina Display Giveaway 32 GB - Black - Value $599 - 8/19 - US
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We are giving away an IPad with Retina display 32GB Color Black
Value $599
This giveaway is only for US residents!
Dates July 29 - August 19
Winner will have 48 hr to request prize or a new winner will be chosen.
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July is National Ice Cream Month: Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Review
July is my favorite month next to December (Christmas). In July, we celebrate a lot of birthdays, it's hot and usually sunny. I'm a summer person so July is naturally a month for me. I also love vanilla ice cream so it only makes sense that July is National Ice Cream month. I use vanilla extract in all my baking recipes as well as things like pancakes and french toast. I received a complimentary bottle of Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract and all I can say is, it's heavenly! The aroma is delicious and the intensity is wonderful. My daughter made a white chocolate vanilla bean cheesecake for my birthday over the weekend. She skipped out on the whole vanilla bean to try Nielsen-Massey's brand and it was delicious. The mix of vanilla and bourbon added a finishing touch to her amazing cheesecake. My youngest ended up devouring the rest of it and turned away from her Oreo box version cheesecake.
My oldest also used it to make this gorgeous cake for my youngest daughter's birthday.
This morning, I used it in our pancakes and the taste came through with each bite. My girls all love my pancakes and think they taste better than anyone else's and I'm sure it'st he vanilla. I am an avid vanilla extract fan and am a new fan of Nielsen-Massey's. I reach for vanilla extract in just about anything I make where it makes sense. You can't go wrong with vanilla extract and it just leaves that extra 'mmm mmm good' taste.
Pancake Recipe
3/4 cup organic milk
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 cup organic flour
2 tablespoons organic sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg, caged free organic
2 tablespoons organic butter, melted
1 1/2 tablespoons Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract
Coconut cooking spray, organic
Directions
- Combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk.
- Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
- Pour batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles appear on the surface.
- Flip with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side.
Are you an avid vanilla extract fan? If you are, you really should try the Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract. If you are also ready to get creative there are some amazing looking vanilla extract recipes to try. Nielsen-Massey has a host of other flavors as well as other products. You can visit them online here and on Facebook.
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*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary bottle for the purposes of this review. The opinions are of my own.
Two $150 ToAdorn.com GC Giveaway - US - 8/2
ToAdorn.com is an exciting daily deal site including fashion, handmade and home decor items at up to 85% off retail. New deals go up each day and run for 3 days each or until the sell out (whichever comes first). So if you see something you can't live without and I know you will, make sure to snag it right away. Even better ToAdorn.com items are delivered right to your door within a matter days on most occasions.
With the fall season quickly approaching, shop ToAdorn for your and your child's back to school gear. From handcrafted hair accessories to shoes, ToAdorn has you covered in the most unique, fashionable styles.
Here are a few items we love from today's sale:
ZigZag Dress
Cute Ruffles Legwarmers
ToAdorn.com is also a place where vendors can connect with buyers to offer their greatest deals on boutique-style fashion, accessories, and home décor. So if you are a retailer looking to place your quality merchandise in a fast paced sell environment with loyal and fun consumers, ToAdorn.com is the the place to be.
Event organized by Mom Powered Media.
Two lucky winners will each receive a $150 ToAdorn.com Gift Certificate.
Giveaway ends August 2nd at 11:59pm, open to USA residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!
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Samsung Chromebook Giveaway - US - 7/22
For Everyone. The Samsung Chromebook is a new computer that helps you get everyday things done faster and easier. It starts in seconds, has virus protection built-in, and runs your favorite Google apps plus thousands more. The Chromebook comes with leading Google products, like Search, Gmail, YouTube and Hangouts, so you can work, play, and do whatever you want, right out of the box. You can easily share it with multiple people- switching accounts takes seconds, and everyone gets their own files, apps and settings. And it's simple to use. There's no setup, and your files are automatically backed up in the cloud. At just 2.4 pounds, 0.7 inches thin, and with over 6.5 hours of battery life, the Samsung Chromebook can go anywhere you go. It's built to stay cool, so it doesn't need a fan and runs silently. It also includes 100GB of free Google Drive storage (for 2 years), a built-in webcam, and dual band Wi-Fi to make it easy to connect to wireless networks.
With school coming, this would make a great gift for back to school or even just for yourself! Laptops are convenient since you can take them as you go and are great sitting in another room with your kids so you don't have to miss out on the conversation.
- 11.6 inches Displal
- Samsung Exynos 5250 Dual Core Processor
- 2 GB DDR3L RAM 16 GB Solid State Drive
- 2 USB Ports: 1 USB 3.0 + 1 USB 2.0, HDMI Port
- Built-in dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
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KidKraft Pirate Sandboat Giveaway - 7/20 - US
Prizes: KidKraft Pirate Sandboat
The event dates: 7/15- 7/20
Open to USA
This is such a cool giveaway! I know my girls and grandchild would love this and contemplated buying it for them as soon as I saw it! Good luck with entering and don't forget to utilize the extra entry options to increase your chances!
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- Two convenient storage compartments for keeping buckets, shovels and other sand toys together in one place
- Steering wheel, Colorful pirate-themed artwork
- Shady canopy helps keep kids in the shade and out of the hot sun
- Large enough that multiple children can play at once, Made of wood
- Sturdy construction, Packaged with detailed, step-by-step assembly instructions
This is such a cool giveaway! I know my girls and grandchild would love this and contemplated buying it for them as soon as I saw it! Good luck with entering and don't forget to utilize the extra entry options to increase your chances!
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Free Blogger Event: iPad w/ Retina Display - 7/29 - 8/19
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July 29 to Aug. 19
We are giving away an iPad with Retina display 32GB color Black
value $599.00
We will have a max. of 200 bloggers for sign up, it will be a big giveaway.
The RC is not long because each co-host has there own RC with their links.
Here are the details to sign up:
-Free Link (Twitter or Pinterest)
The first 50 bloggers to sign up will get a link free with announcement.
Announcement is require or you have to pay a waver fee of $5.00
(Please read the sign up form on the top to know if we still have free space available)
-Link/ or extra links $4.00 each (if the free spots are gone, to be part of this giveaway you will need to pay $4.00 for each link you want on the giveaway)
Announcement is require or you have to pay a waver fee of $5.00.
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The co-host get 2 host page.
10 links on the RC.
Guest Post: How To Improve Self-Esteem In Any Child Overview by Dr. Ida Greene
Raising children in today's society seems to be more difficult than ever especially with more moms working as well as the age of technology. It's vital that our children grow up with good self-esteem but sometimes, it's hard to figure out the best approach. Dr. Ida Greene is providing this guest post on How
To Improve Self-Esteem In Any Child Overview.
To
increase self-esteem in any child, a person has to operate
from the following premises:
- All babies are born good
- All babies need protection from harm and danger
- All children have the right to be loved
- Children are special
- All children are beautiful
- All children deserve to be treated with respect
- Children are perfect until they take on the character traits of the adults in their lives.
- Peer Pressure
- Performing well in School
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Saying No, to Sex and Drugs
- Experimentation with sex and drugs.
- Rejection, ridicule by peers
- Desire to fit into the group, can’t have a different opinion
- Peer pressure to conform; can’t be different.
- Need to be popular
- Need to have/ wear the latest style in clothes
- Need to have free money
- Need to look beautiful/be thin
- Desire to behave as one’s peers/engage in risky behavior such as oral sex.
Parents
have worries and concerns about their children. If
their children have good self-respect and high self-esteem
these worries will be reduced.
- Child being sexually active
- Child contracting sexually transmitted disease
- A girl, getting pregnant
- Contracting HIV
- Financial needs being met
- Financing College
Adolescence
is a difficult time for both adolescents and
parents. The problems will be reduced where there:
- Is good communication
- An extended family
- Are supportive friends
- Is prayer or spiritual time for the family
- Is social or family time.
For
parents or teachers working with more than one child
there is a separate Workbook that has spaces for responses
to the exercises set out in this book.
Guest post author:
Ida Greene,
RN, LMFT, PhD www.idagreene.com
PSI
Publishers 619-262-9951
*Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post.
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