Here are some reviews I found both good and bad. Anyone try it? It's $80 at HSN.
Derma Wand on HSN: Anyone Try It?
I was bored the other night so as I was flipping the channels, I saw the HSN sell-a-thon on the Derma Wand. It's an electronic device that delivers electric pulses at the rate of 114,000 cycles per second thus increasing the circulation of blood in your face eventually giving it a smoother, wrinkle free appearance as it claims. It's touting that by using thermal energy, it will reduce wrinkles and fine lines as well as reduce pore size. The package includes the wand, which is small and easy to hold per the demonstration, the carrying case, a how-to DVD, a booklet, a two ounce pre-face treatment, a two ounce Derma Vital Hydra Infusion Treatment and a four ounce Hydrating Skin Mist.
Here are some reviews I found both good and bad. Anyone try it? It's $80 at HSN.
Here are some reviews I found both good and bad. Anyone try it? It's $80 at HSN.
Have a Product to Sell? Check Out Womentorz
You have to love the internet and if you think of life before the net, how on earth did we survive? Have you ever noticed those movies before TV and wondered what all they did if they had free time in between all the chores? I try to tell my oldest how lucky she has it because the internet was just coming around when I was in high school and was really only available to an open audience when I hit college. Throughout those years, either from being a workabee, a mother, a student or a wife, I often thought of products to sell but never ventured forward as it seemed so daunting.
Luckily, there are platforms such as Ebay and Etsy to help grow your at home business. A new marketplace has opened up that makes it easier to get your foot in the door and it's called Womentorz. Here is an excerpt from the site:
Womentorz.com is a marketplace for you to see the latest inventions made by women for women that can't be found in stores. It's a great place to find unique gifts and interesting gadgets that solve problems in daily life. You will also have peace of mind that you are supporting a network of creative women and sustaining their independence.
Our company was founded to provide a mutually supportive and informative online community dedicated to helping creative women bring their ideas to market. Our service is simple: Womentorz.com provides a user friendly, membership-based e-commerce website which allows women inventors to sell their products directly to consumers, thereby eliminating cost and dependency on retail distribution. Women Inventors: Benefits of Using Womentorz.com!
Let's talk about costs associated with creating and maintaining a high-quality website. When you add it all up, membership makes perfect sense. Add to that the additional cost of effectively marketing your product and driving viable traffic to your website and it becomes invaluable.
- Web Developer = 40k +!
- Marketing Costs = Multiple thousands!
- Attorneys Fees = Multiple thousands!
- Your time = Let's face it - time is money!
Their motto is Brainz. Broadz. Big Ideaz! Cute isn't it? Women are a marketable force not just because there are more of us but what average person has to work for a living and then tend to the kids and the house and everything in between? The products that are already listed are innovative and new and are created by women! Watch Womentorz grow as that's the only direction they will go so if you have a product you want to try out, check them out. If you want to support another woman entrepreneur, visit them and see what they have.I have no vested interest in Womentorz and was not paid for this post. I believe in this concept of helping women secure success and fully support it!
Stride Rite Cyber Monday and Twitter Party
To kick-off the Cyber Monday celebration, Global Influence is hosting a Twitter Pre-Party Sunday, November 29th from 9 to 10 p.m. EST with our community manager, Shannan Powell (@slpowell) at the healm! For an hour tweeps will chat about Cyber Monday shopping tips and preparing for the holidays in general using the #srCyberMon hashtag.
There will be seven Stride Rite gift card winners and participants will be among the first to learn about the Fan Celebration Day on Facebook. To learn more and RSVP, go here: http://tinyurl.com/yfjucsj
To participate in the event and be eligible to win, you must follow Stride Rite on Twitter and the party hostess @slpowell, then tweet with the hashtag #SRCyberMon that night between 9:00 and 10:00! You should become a Stride Rite Fan on Facebook in order to win more prizes throughout the day Monday. Throughout the event winners will receive gift cards to Stride Rite valued between $10 and $50. Want a bonus entry? RSVP below for an extra chance to win.
Hurry as you don't want to miss out!
Winner of Horizon's Little Blends
Apologies for the delay in announcing the winner but the holiday got the best of me!
The winner of the Horizons Little Blends is:
andrews_bella@yahoo.com
Congratulations!
Thanks to all those who entered and don't forget to enter the numerous giveaways all ending soon or by 12/15!
The winner of the Horizons Little Blends is:
andrews_bella@yahoo.com
Congratulations!
Thanks to all those who entered and don't forget to enter the numerous giveaways all ending soon or by 12/15!
Oscar and Olive Osprey Book Review by Janie Suss
- Hardcover: 112 pages
- Publisher: Synergy Books (November 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 098231406X
- ISBN-13: 978-0982314067
- Reading level: Ages 9-12
Janie Suss is the author of this intimate introduction to two Ospreys she named Oscar and Olive Osprey. The book is full of real time facts about Ospreys and provides a wonderful resource if you want to understand the day to day lives of Ospreys. Ms. Suss does a superb job in explaining what it takes to attract this type of bird and her indepth portrayal touches a personal level as it's like a journal from a person who learned by practice. Straight from her pier in the Chesapeake Bay, you will get great details like Oscar and Olive's son being proud of his sister's ability to catch fish or when the two didn't come home to the next any longer to eat. I find the educational portion of the book a great resource to those interested in birds since it covers many facts such as habitat, migration, predators and more. There are over 50 color photographs which adds to the value of the educational and entertainement aspect of Oscar and Olive Osprey. Some of the younger might get overwhelmed with the facts and details of Ospreys and habitats but it sets a firm foundation for the rest of the delightful story. I like how Ms. Suss puts the story element behind the birds and their offsprings which should capture the interest of those wanting to know more about birds or wildlife. My youngest are 2 and 6 and I hope in a few years, they might be more interested in learning more about birds as this book will be waiting.
If you click HERE, you can order an autographed copy.
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VanillaJoy Black Friday Giveaways & Links to Great Scrapbooking & More
VanillaJoy is having a Seagate FreeAgent Theater Giveaway ending December 2. If you haven't seen or hearf of Seagate, click the link above and check it out!
VanillaJoy also has great posts on craft room organization, create date ideas, obaji skin care, scrapbooking furniture and teaching baby sign language.
The scrapbooking and craft room organization will leave you drooling! I absolutely love the ideas and the ways you can make your area of work look great and functional.
Also check out all the Black Friday giveaways.
VanillaJoy also has great posts on craft room organization, create date ideas, obaji skin care, scrapbooking furniture and teaching baby sign language.
The scrapbooking and craft room organization will leave you drooling! I absolutely love the ideas and the ways you can make your area of work look great and functional.
Also check out all the Black Friday giveaways.
Toys R Us Zhu Zhu Pets
Hurry and go to your local Toys R Us as they are giving away 100 Zhu Zhu pets to the first 100! One per household and it starts at midnight.
My loving daughter is going now with her boyfriend hoping to get two for my little ones.
My loving daughter is going now with her boyfriend hoping to get two for my little ones.
DVD & Game Thanksgiving Deals at Amazon
Hurry as these are going fast:
Surf's Up $5
Seven Pounds $5
Kung Fu Panda $5
Madagascar Escape 2 $5
Many games for XBox, Wii and more as well.
Amazon Thanksgiving Day Sale
Surf's Up $5
Seven Pounds $5
Kung Fu Panda $5
Madagascar Escape 2 $5
Many games for XBox, Wii and more as well.
Amazon Thanksgiving Day Sale
Tommy Bahama Great Sale - Over 50% Off
Rue La La has a great sale on Tommy Bahama that started at 7 pm. I recieved a $20 off coupon earlier this week and used it to buy my father-in-law a shirt for $38.82 including tax/shipping. If you buy something from them, the next order within that day ships free so think tactifully to save more money.
This shirt normally is priced at $128.
They also have swim trunks, luggage, watches and more.
Hurry as you only have 1 day and 15 hours left!
My Best Martha Stewart Attempt: Candy Bar Napkin Rings
I finally made my pumpkin pies and they are baking. I hate that I still have enough left for another pie shell but I'm too lazy to make one more. Two will be more than enough and who needs the temptations?
I saw this idea on Martha Stewart so I tried it. It was extremely easy as Martha did all the hard work! Parts of it are tedious since you have to cover the candy bars and cut out each template but I do like it. I didn't have the complete setting out on the charger but you get the idea on how it looks.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Lazy Thanksgiving
I completely cheated this Thanksgiving and am having all food made by Publix. All I have to do is pop it in the oven and I'm done! Publix has great food so I'm hoping this will be just as good. Last year, my husband deep fried a turkey but after being overcooked a tad, we decided not to do that again. I keep reading about brining a turkey and watched a special Martha Stewart on our horrible Comcast on demand. I had to endure my oldest saying "ewwwww" and "OMG" as she watched Martha cram the stuffing in the turkey cavaties. She's going to have trouble when she moves out and has to look at meat.
I also cheated as I figured since Macy's can have Christmas in their Macy's Day Parade then I can have Christmas in my Thanksgiving Day house. I love Christmas! We're also having my daughter's boyfriend of six months over for dinner so this should be interesting.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Little Music Lovers Sampler Review & Giveaway 11/24: Closed Winner
I am getting ready to send you an e-mail in which you will have until Saturday to respond (given the holiday).
Thanks to all those that entered and don't forget to enter one of the over 20 other giveaways!
Many feel the soothing sounds of classical music are good at any age. There are other benefits that they might unleash a level of creativity if introduced at an early age. Since I've never had my children listen to classical movie, I wanted to test their interest so I requested to review a sampler of Little Music Lovers.The CD sampler had four songs from their other four Little Music Lovers collection:
Little Music Lovers: Mozart - Smart Music for Play Time- Little Music Lovers: Beethoven - Smart Music for Story Time
- Little Music Lovers: Lullabies - Smart Music for Bed Time
- Little Music Lovers: Bach - Smart Music for Activity Time.
The CDs are very reasonable priced at around $7.00 at Amazon and if you click HERE, you can hear a samples. I personally love the music as I find it soothing and enchanting. The Smart Music for Bed was a definite hit with the girls as it calmed them and allowed them to go to sleep quickly which I loved!
If you notice from each selection, the titles are geared towards a particular time in your youngster's day which is a great idea. I would recommend this collection to classical music lovers as well as parents wishing to expose their children to a great cultural experience that may serve to benefit them in other ways. I enjoyed the music. I think for my girls, it will have to grow on them as it was a completely new experience for them over Sponge Bob which I welcome!Visit http://www.littlemusiclovers.com/ for more information, sit back and enjoy the music!
The Giveaway:
Your choice of one of the available CDs noted above.
To Enter:
Leave a comment that you follow my blog AND sign up for the LittleMusicLovers newsletter at LittleMusicLovers.com.
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Winner will be chosen by random.org. Good luck!
Toolkit Helps School Leaders Support Military Children
The National Military Family Association just released this:
The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) has released a toolkit on Supporting the Military Child to help school leaders meet the needs of children whose parents are deployed or in transition. Developed with a grant from the Veterans Support Foundation, this free, online resource is available on the AASA website at: www.aasa.org/MilitaryChild.aspx.
The toolkit includes:
The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) has released a toolkit on Supporting the Military Child to help school leaders meet the needs of children whose parents are deployed or in transition. Developed with a grant from the Veterans Support Foundation, this free, online resource is available on the AASA website at: www.aasa.org/MilitaryChild.aspx.
The toolkit includes:
- Top 15 things school leaders can do to support military children
- Key facts about the military child
- Facts about Impact Aid, the federal funding available to help school districts handle the cost of educating children from military families
- Facts about the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, legislation signed by 26 states that aims to ease school-to-school transfers for military children
- A videotaped discussion among school administrators on how schools can support military kids
- A video statement of support from Gen. Craig R. McKinley, chief of the National Guard Bureau
Latest Kmart Bluelight Special Teasers: 11/26-11/29
Here are your Kmart Bluelight Specials for 11/26-11/29 THURSDAY to SUNDAY from 1PM-6PM!
- Kids Route 66 Graphic Tees $3.99 (Reg. $7.99)
- Essential Home 7.5' x 9.5' Rug in a Bag $34.99 (Reg. $69.99)
- All Multi-Roll Wrap 50% Off (Reg. $7.99)
For more info & rules: http://tr.im/KmartBLS. Good luck!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and happy shopping!
