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A Night of New Recipes

2012-01-16T13:22:00.000-08:00

Last night, Joshua and I decided that we were going to try out a couple of recipes that I came across on KraftRecipes.com. We had been talking about doing this for weeks, so it was finally time to just try something.

By the way, KraftRecipes.com is a wonderful way to figure out what to make for dinner - they have this neat 'form' thing that you type in up to three ingredients that you have (or would like to use) and you decide what you want to make (Appetizer, Main Dish, Drink, Dessert, etc).. Then you hit 'Get Recipes' and it shows a list of all sorts of recipes that include the ingredients that you chose!! This 'form' thing is one of the main reasons that I use their site so often to find great recipes!

The Appetizer:

STUFFED JALAPENO PEPPERS

what you need

Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1/2

lb. ground beef, cooked, drained

1/2

cup chopped tomato

Tbsp. PLANTERS Slivered Almonds

Tbsp. raisins (WE DID NOT USE THESE)

cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

medium jalapeño peppers

make it

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Heat dressing in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add meat, tomatoes, almonds and raisins; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; drain excess liquid. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese; set aside.

CUT each pepper in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place peppers on foil-covered baking sheet. Fill each with about 1 Tbsp. of the meat mixture.

BAKE 10 minutes; sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

These Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers were absolutely delicious! They were so easy to make and even better to eat! We will definitely be making these again soon.

The Main Dish:

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR CHICKEN BUNDLES

what you need

boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 lb.), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness

cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed, chopped

cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix

make it

HEAT oven to 400ºF.

PLACE chicken, smooth-sides down, on work surface; top with broccoli, cheese and bacon.

ROLL up each chicken thigh tightly, starting at one short end; secure with wooden toothpicks. Roll in coating mix until evenly coated. Place, seam-sides down, in single layer in shallow foil-lined pan.

BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks before serving.

These were fantastic! I don't know why I didn't think of doing something like this sooner. I mean, we LOVE broccoli, cheddar, and chicken - why not roll it all into one great bundle?!

This post is not sponsored in any way. I wrote this up to show that KraftRecipes.com offers great, easy recipes for everyone.

Fire & Ice

2012-01-16T12:56:00.000-08:00

GUEST POST

Written by Sherri Hicks

The day before Christmas I turned on the news. Through my www.directstartv.com, I was brought to a touching story. When I was watching the nightly news, I was so saddened to hear a story of an entire apartment building that had burned to the ground from faulty electrical wiring. Many families were not only displaced by this tragedy, but they lost everything they owned in the blaze. What struck me the most was an interview with a single, young mother. She stood in front of the news cameras in tears as she told her story. She had worked several jobs at once over the past year to save up enough money to buy each of her kids a bicycle. She had skimped and saved, often giving up the small luxury of a meal out or a coffee so that she could put away enough money for her children’s gifts. To no fault of her own, her entire world of material possessions was gone in the blink of an eye. And even as she stood there crying, she continued to praise God that she and her children made it out of the blaze alive. With nothing more than the clothes on her back, this woman remained resolute in her acknowledgement of what is truly important in life. It’s nothing material within the four walls that we all call home. It is only those things with beating hearts that truly matter.

This is a sponsored guest post, brought to you by DirectSTARTV. The opinions in the post belong to Sherri Hicks and may differ from yours or mine.

Become.com Review

2012-01-12T10:40:00.000-08:00

Do you ever wish that you could shop the way that you wanted? Now, I'm not talking about wearing what you want or going to the stores that you want - I'm talking about saving money, comparing products, and searching products all at the same time. At Become.com, you can do just that - "Shopping Your Way!"

Become.com is a product search and comparison site. As if that weren't helpful enough, they even have a list of coupons that can be used on their site!

Being that my family just recently moved into our new apartment, I love checking out all of the goodies for decorating! On Become.com, I searched for French Country Bar Stool and up popped a ton of results, I was then able to compare and even able to look through the coupon page to see what price range would best suit me, along with the cutest bar stool! I also looked through many different Floral Bath Towels, by the way, I happen to LOVE bath towels, and did the exact same thing!

But maybe you're not like me, maybe you would prefer something more for outdoors. Are you looking for replacement tires for gorilla carts? Because at Become.com, they have those, as well!

Become.com is a site that I will definitely be checking back in with to find great savings and easy comparisons, simply.

This is a sponsored post, brought to you by http://www.Become.com. However, all opinions are 100% my own.

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2012-01-07T12:08:00.000-08:00

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About Me

2012-01-05T20:36:00.000-08:00

First things first, my name is Jerrica and I am the author of Something To Talk About! I have found that blogging creates a new world for me, full of friends and a heaping amount of information. I started this blog back in July of 2009, looking for giveaways and freebies, and I found an enjoyable new passion - who would have thought it?

I am a 21 year-old, Stay At Home Mom. However, before I was a mom, I was an Assistant Manager at a local shoe store. I enjoyed my job - the people coming and going, the constant 'on-the-go' feel of retail, all of it. I am a people person, to the core. Although things are totally different now that I am a SAHM, I am incredibly happy with myself and my life.

I live in Dayton, Tennessee, a small town where you can count on seeing the same people at Walmart atleast twice a month, rather you know them or not. My husband and I moved here, from an even smaller town - just over the mountain - when we had our first daughter. We now have a small apartment and are figuring our way through this Big Bad World.

I have been married to my husband since March 12, 2011. I met Joshua when I was a Senior in high school ; he helped me deliver stuff to students & teaches one day and we've had a connection ever since. He is the backbone in our marriage and believes in all that I do, even when I doubt myself. He is even the reason that I have taken on new crafting ideas.

We have one daughter - Aliya - who was born in July of 2011. I never knew how much love I had in me until I was given the opportunity to give it to this precious little girl. Now that she is here, it is hard to imagine a time before her. She is an incredibly fast learner and I await all that she has in store for me as her Mom.

We also have a puppy - Emma Lou. She is a terrier-mix and is full of energy. Just give her the chance and she will run circles around you. She tries to play with our daughter (which is too young to 'play' just yet) and is ever-so-gentle with her.

My blog is a combination of personal posts, product/service reviews, recipes, and many things in between. I do not blog to a particular demographic - this allows many different opnions, personalities, and conversations to come about on my site.

What is wrong with me..?

2012-01-03T21:42:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I recently realized that my blog has went from personal posts with some reviews/giveaways mixed in, into review/giveaways posts with some personal posts mixed in..! I know why, I still do not have internet at our new apartment yet, so I only have limited computer time.. but regardless, I need to get my blog back in order..

Important things -

Aliya is now 5 months old (as of December 26, 2011)!! She is growing so quickly! At her last doctor appointment (in November), she was weighing 13.8 pounds and was 21.5 inches long! It's insane how quickly she's grown!

She is now rolling - basically circles through our living room! Today, she scooted herself, backwards (ohhhh, it was sooooo cute!!) for the very first time! She loves to stand, with some assistance.

She is an incredibly, happy baby! I'm tellin' ya, she's almost always got a smile on that cute little face of hers. We have been truly blessed with such a wonderful baby girl!

Joshua and I are doing great. We're still getting adjusted to our apartment. We have hit a rough spot, financially, due to him being laid off recently, but we're staying positive and hoping for something new to open up soon.

I will be working on getting more family posts on here again, along with recipes and such. It'll just take some time and computer work.. Golly, I sure do miss having internet.

And the Winner Is...

2011-12-29T09:50:00.000-08:00

It's time to announce the winner of the Eden Fantasys.com Giveaway. In order to pick a winner, I use Random.org.

Macho99 said...
tweeted! http://twitter.com/macho99/status/151166163315986433
December 25, 2011 9:05 PM

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-12-29 17:41:13 UTC

Congratulations, Macho99! WINNER IS CONFIRMED! ~~I have already e-mailed you, be sure to check your spam. You will have 48 hours to respond; if you do not respond within the 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.~~

Win a Hand-Crafted Hair Bow/Clip - FREE!!

2011-12-26T17:01:00.000-08:00

WANT TO ENTER TO WIN ONE OF MY HAND-CRAFTED HAIR ACCESSORIES?!

On Something To Talk About's Facebook page, there is currently a referral contest that anyone can enter!

»The person with the most referrals will get to pick one bow (viewable on the Facebook page, in photos) that they will get for FREE + FREE SHIPPING!
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GIVEAWAY REMINDER!!

2011-12-26T13:56:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to enter my current giveaway going on right now!

WHAT YOU WIN:One lucky winner will receive their very own Carnal Pleasures Collection (like seen above)! That is a $70 value!!
Be sure to hurry!! You won't want to loose your shot at winning this collection of sexual, pleasing goodies!!

Giveaway ends on December 28th, 2011.. That's ONLY 2 DAYS!!

CLOSED All I want for Christmas.. with GIVEAWAY!

2011-12-14T12:37:00.000-08:00

**WARNING** 18+ OLDER POST!

There's no doubt that Christmas is just around the corner. You see 'holiday sales' on commercials, Christmas decorations all about, children whispering about what they hope that Santa remembers to bring them, and so much more! There's so much to do with Christmas so close, I think I'm losing my mind! I'm bound to forget something.. Let's see here.. Christmas tree is up and decorated. Stocking are hung. Plans are made. I've picked out the items for my husband, and got a few little things for Aliya, too. Maybe I'm missing something. I didn't forget to get anything for me, as you can see in my last post. I suppose that's everything, then. But that doesn't mean that I don't have a Christmas List!

My Chistmas List
1. Netbook, laptop
2. Bake Pop Pan
3. Curve - body spray
4. Assorted Set of Cookie Cutters..
....
....Okay, so that's just the boring stuff, let's move on to the things that I really want! All of the things on my next list can be found at EdenFantasys.com, along with tons of other adult toys to help please you and your partner!
My Naughty Christmas List
1. Knead Me Massage Set:

Oh my goodness, I would love to have a nice massage kit like this! This kit comes with two of Jimmyjane's great products: the Afterglow massage candle and the Contour M massager! This is one of those seductive sets that you can leave anywhere around your house without being embarressed if anyone else were to see it. The candle can be used to set the mood or even for a little hot wax lovin. And the massager can be used in more than one way, too.. I'm sure that Josh and I could keep open minds and enjoy all aspects of these goodies!

2. Motion Lotion 12 Nights of XXXmas Lubricant:

This package comes as a cute idea and handy 12-pack of flavored lubes! There are three flavors: Cherry, Strawberry, and Vanilla! Lubes are always nice to have around the house for all different aids! The nice thing about this pack, it could be used as a lube or for oral flavoring! These gifts aren't all 'one-trick-ponies'!!

3. Flirty Little Favorites - Scrub:

I have always wanted to try pheromones to see if they work and these sound like they smell nice, too! This set comes with a perfume oil, scrub, and body butter (all which contain pheromones). I would love to see how they pan out with Joshua!

4. Carnal Pleasures Collection:

I do believe, of all the goodies on the list, this is my absolute favorite! This fantastic set includes the following: massage cream, aphrodisiac oil, edible powder, massage oil, sensations balm, and a feather tickler! Relaxation, romance, playfulness, a bit of everything to seduce your partner and get something new going on in the bedroom!

5. Velvet Crochless Santa Panty:

I'm pretty sure that it's obvious why I'd love these! I mean, they're velvet, holiday styled, and crochless! Need I really say more?

6. Satin Snowman Dress:

This is just too cute, sexy, and perfect! It's made of satin and looks perfect! I'm sure that Josh would love to get home from work to find that snowman on his bed!

7. Present Boxer Brief:

Eye-appealing. Exciting. Velvet. All on my husband? Now, that's my kind of gift!!

This year, be sure that you and your sweetheart are getting the best quality presents! Don't just run out and get little gift sets that will never be used, get something that can keep the gift-giving going all year! Remember, EdenFantasys.com has great prices, thousands of items to choose from, and discreet shipping boxes (to keep those nosie nieghbors from seeing what goodies you get)!!

WHAT YOU WIN:One lucky winner will receive their very own Carnal Pleasures Collection (like seen above)! That is a $70 value!!
»If you do not do the mandatory entry FIRST, otherwise all of your other entries will NOT count.
»If it says +1, leave one comment. If it says +2, +3, so on and so forth, leave that many comments. If you leave one long comment, it will only count as ONE comment, with no extra entries.
»You must leave your email address in EACH comment, unless it is public on your blog.

»You must be 18+ to enter this giveaway (or whatever the legal age is in your state)!
»Open to U.S RESIDENTS ONLY.

TO ENTER: (Mandatory!)
+1 Go to EdenFantasys.com and tell me which one of their products would put on your Naughty List.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
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This giveaway will end Wednesday, December 28th at 11:59 p.m (EST). I will contact the winner within 24 hours through email. I will also write a post listing the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize, after that, a new winner will be chosen (so be sure to check your SPAM).

I was compenstaed with company giftcard for this post. However all opinions are 100% my own.

EdenFantasys.com Review - SHOWER TIME!

2011-12-13T21:16:00.000-08:00

**WARNING** 18+ OLDER POST!

I don't know about you, but some nights, I just want to enjoy a hot shower with my sweet husband. And really, who hasn't wanted to do the same thing with their husband/wife? It's relaxing and sexy - all rolled into one, steamy shower.

And Joshua, well, he's a good sport about it.. He says that he loves getting showers with me too.. until it comes to standing on the cold side of the shower, with no hot water. You see, I'm a water hog. I don't mean to be, it just happens. I mean, who really wants to get out from under that nice warm water to stand in the cold? I try to share, it just doesn't always work too well.

So, when given the opportunity to review an item from EdenFantasys.com, I already knew exactly what I wanted - the Sex in the Shower Dual Shower Head! I don't know if I could have found a more perfect item for us!

The day I received the package Josh was at work, so I decided to get everything all hooked up before he got home - a little surprise for when he was ready for a shower. Boy-oh-boy was I right to think it would surprise him! He got the shower started and quickly realized that our old shower head had been replaced with a dual shower head!

Our biggest concern was that with the new shower heads that our water pressure would get worse, which it was already pretty bad. But in complete honesty, I think that our water pressure seemed to be even stronger with the new shower head. This could be because our old shower head was clogged (especially considereing that we live in an apartment and there's no telling when the last one had been cleaned out) but regardless, with our new dual shower head, the water pressure seemed to be perfect!

On each of the shower heads, there is a push/slide button. This is what allows you to change the different stream options on the heads. The Sex in the Shower Dual Shower Head has three different stream options: a basic stream, a jet stream, and one that is in the middle. Without a doubt, my favorite is the jet stream! Josh, on the other hand, preferred the one in the middle.

There was only one thing that we did not particularly care for which was the fact that you have to use both heads at once. There is not way to turn off one head while leaving the other on. I wish that there was, kind of. But I must admit that even though I do not exactly prefer it being this way, I do not mind it either. Now, even when I'm taking a shower alone, I don't have to get cold. I point one shower head on my head and the other on my back or legs: keeps me warm all over!

Overall, Joshua and I really have enjoyed the Sex in the Shower Dual Shower Head over the past week or two. It has truly made our showers together even more enjoyable, especially for Josh (now he doesn't have to freeze!!).

Be sure that you check out all of the many items that EdenFantasys.com has to offer for couples, singles, and anything in between.

I receieved the Sex in the Shower Dual Shower Head free of cost in order to do my review. The opinions expressed here are 100% my own.

EyeglassesUSA.com Review

2011-12-03T15:36:00.000-08:00

GlassesUSA.com could potentially save you money, year after year! That's right! I started off this by telling you that some place could actually 'save you money'! Not only did I say it, but I mean it! They have high quality frames and lenses, offer a 110% lowest price guarantee and a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

To top that all off, they even have a great refer-a-friend program. People all over wear eyeglasses, it's a simple statement that can be proven by taking a simple stroll through your neighborhood store. In fact between my husband's imediate family and my imediate family, there are 9 out of 15 people that wear eyeglasses for reading or for everyday seeing. Just think of all of the people that you know that wear glasses. Really, count them. Now start thinking of the profit that you could make off of them just bthrough the refer-a-friend program.

Unfortunately for all of the people that do wear glasses, cheap glasses can be hard to come across. My dad, for one spends nearly $400 for a pair of glasses everytime that he needs to get new ones. If you decide to order glasses through any of the links available in this post, you could pay just a fraction of the average price that you normally pay for glasses! Think about it, saving money on something that is a necessity, especially around the holidays - could things really get much better than that?!

Speaking of holidays, what gifts have you considered for some of your friends and family? Things that people will never use, because if that's the case, why not consider something useful? You could always buy that hard-to-shop for person in your life, a nice, inexpensive pair of glasses. Think about it, if you wear glasses and are needing a new pair, would you rather get a new decorative mouse-pad for your computer or a new pair of glasses? Now, I know all of us bloggers LOVE our computers, but even still, I'd much prefer the glasses.

Also, if you do buy eyeglasses online, you could use one of these discount codes, during their Early Holiday Sale, to save even more money on the the glasses that you buy:
Take 20% off any frame in our iSee Eyewear collection and get free shipping within the US. Code: iSee20FS (you can find the collection here: http://www.glassesusa.com/isee-eyewear)
Take 10% off any order of prescription glasses. Code: Blog10

This is a sponsored post that I am being compensated for. However, all opnions are 100%, completely my own.

Help donate gift baskets to our troops!

2011-11-22T12:06:00.000-08:00

Although many people do not agree with the wars, fighting, and all that comes along with such topics, it is something that we hear about all of the time. It has become a way of life for many of our own troops in order to help protect this country and all that live in it. I believe that I speak for most of us (hopefully ALL of us) when I say that we can all respect and appreciate our troops and the things that they go through, daily, to fend for us!

With that being said, GourmetGiftBaskets.com is teaming up with bloggers to donate Christmas Gift Baskets to our military! Want to learn more? Here's how it works:

Military Donation

Review the selection of Christmas Gifts, http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Christmas-Gift-Baskets.asp, on your Blog. The topic of the Blog Post should discuss the Christmas gift selection and how they can be a great gift for someone. I you choose to participate, you won’t receive a product to review but they will donate two care packages to soldiers at a military base on behalf of your Blog. You can also custom write the card to the soldiers if you choose to. Providing the same offer to your readers is also encouraged. They will donate two care packages for every Blog Post written about their Christmas Gifts selection.

These Blog Posts should be posted between November 21^st and December 9^th. Send over a list of the Blog Post URLs by December 14^th to make sure all the Care Packages being donated can reach the soldiers in time for Christmas.

So, if you decide to post about the Christmas Gifts selection on your blog, be sure to encourage your readers to do the same. Once you (and your readers, if applicable) have published the post, send me the specific post URL and I will pass it on to GourmetGiftBaskets.com's Online Marketing Manager.

I would like to personally thank GourmetGiftBaskets.com for, not only, donating so many gift baskets to our military troops, but I would also like to thank them for allowing us (the bloggers) to be such a large part of this great promotion.

I am not being compensated in any way for this post. This post is strictly for the pleasure of my readers and to help boost up the amount of donations given to our Military Troops.

GourmetGiftBaskets.com Christmas Review

2011-11-21T16:45:00.000-08:00

That's right, everybody, the holidays are just around the corner! If you haven't already, then it's definitely time to get your butt in gear and start buying presents for all of your loved ones, friends, co-workers, and anyone else that you may choose - who knows, maybe even a little something for yourself. I, for one, suggest using GourmetGiftBaskets.com for your gifting needs. They have a little bit some of something for everyone!

I recently received the Christmas Gift Basket Classic in the mail. It was beautifully wrapped. I mean, the basket and the wrapping, alone, were enough to have me all excited! But then, I opened it and started peaking around at all of the goodies that filled this basket! Oh my, I couldn't believe it - niether could Joshua!

Here's a list of everything that came in the basket:

» Almond Pecan-dy Crunch by Morley Candy Makers

» Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies by J&M Foods

» Dipping Pretzels by East Shore Specialty Foods

» Robert Rothschild Farm Raspberry Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip

» Salted Peanuts in Box by Feridie's

» Signature Dark Chocolate Bar by Lake Champlain

» Buttered Peanut Crunch by Old Dominion Peanut Company

» Metropolitan Trail Mix by GourmetGiftBaskets.com

» Parmesan Artichoke & Garlic Cheese Biscuits by Salem Baking Company

» Chocolate Covered Cherries by Marich

I didn't know what to try first, considering that everything sounded so delicious! So, Joshua helped me decide! Isn't that what husbands are for - helping?! He dove head first into the container of Buttered Peanut Crunch! We both loved them, no doubt. But I must admit that my absolute favorite, without any doubt, what-so-ever was the Chocoalte Covered Cherries! I'd never had chocolate covered cherries that tasted the way that these tasted! The chocolate was the kind that you dream of: sweet, smooth, perfect.

There were so many different goodies in the basket that I assumed that I was bound to dislike something, and I was right... the empty basket!

Allow me to let you all in on a little secret, Joshua and I tend to call me a "pro-snacker" - I almost always have something to snack on, rather I'm watching t.v, in the car, anywhere! So, I tend to consider myself to be a pretty good judge of good snacks, and I'm telling you, these treats were wonderful! As I mentioned earlier, you may even be looking for a little something for yourself, and if you are - here it is!

Well, even if you decide not to go with this particular basket, be sure to check out all of their other Christmas Baskets, I'm sure that there is something for everyone on your gift-giving list.

Also, please be sure to keep in mind that GourmetGiftBaskets.com is teaming up with all of us bloggers to donate Christmas Baskets to our military! Want to learn more about this? Check out this post!

I received the Christmas Gift Basket Classic free of cost, in order to do my review. The opinions expressed here are 100% my own.

Balloons to help disabled children

2011-11-09T14:46:00.000-08:00

Now, I'm pretty sure that we can all agree that children are our future - they're an overall blessing to this world. And now, MyOwnPet will be donating $5 for every MyOwnPet balloon purchased, that will go directly to Canines for Disabled Kids. Be sure to check this out!!

I am not being compensated for this post in any way. This post is strictly to provide my readers with information about a good cause.

SnackAisle.com Review

2011-09-27T17:04:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty sure that we can all agree that snacks are a great thing. Maybe I'm speaking for everyone, which isn't always a good idea, but I'm pretty sure that it's unanimous: snacks = love. I cannot think of a single day that I have went without eating some form of snack, rather is be chips or fruit snacks. Now that I have been introduced to SnackAisle.com, I'm sure that I will eat them even more often - which may not be such a good thing.

I was able to review a box full of snacks. The snacks included a variety of Pretzel Crisps, Plocky's Hummus Chips, a KIND Bar, Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame, and Kettle Brand Chips. A few days after receiving the package, I was in the hospital giving birth to our precious baby girl. Some of these snacks took a trip with me to give me something to snack on while in the hospital.

I was sent six different flavors of Pretzel Crisps: Original, Buffalo Wing, Garlic Parmesan, Sesame, Everything, and Cinnamon Toast. I fell in love with these. My favorites were the Original, Garlic Parmesan, and the Cinnamon Toast. Mmmm, just thinking about the Garlic Parmasan makes me want to go to order ten more bags of them. The Pretzel Crisps have a wonderful crunch mixed with a fantastic taste. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

I received two bags of Plocky's Hummus Chips: Roasted Garlic and Roasted Red Pepper. I was a little hesitant to try these chips, as I do not care for hummus dip but I gave them a shot. Believe it or not, they aren't half bad. They're something to get use to, but not bad at all. We ate both bags of chips in a matter of days.

I was sent one Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew KIND Bar. I must admit, it was something that I will not be purchasing in the future. The chocolate did not seem to be strong tasting and I could barelt taste the cherry flavor at all. To me, the KIND Bar was not flavored well enough. It was like drinking a diet soda - just not enough ummff.

I received two bags of Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame: Lightly Salted and Goji Berry Blend. This is another one of those things that I just won't try again. It may be great to some people, but I was far from liking it. I could not even finish the bag, of either flavors. They had such an odd taste and flavor. It just was not very good. Although I love tasting new things, I also learn quickly about what I do and do not like.

I was sent one big bag of Kettle Brand Chips in 40% Reduced Fat Sea Salted. These chips are wonderful. They have a nice crunch to them and you can't even tell that they're reduced far or sea salt. They taste so good and are incredibly addictive.

Without a doubt, SnackAisle.com has introduced me to a whole new world of snacks - they offer so many different brands and types of snacks. Believe me, you won't want to miss out on the goodies that they have to offer. You can even purchase products by the case and with Halloween just around the corner, you could save tons of money by purchasing from SnackAisle.com.

EdenFantasys Review

2011-09-27T15:29:00.000-07:00

**WARNING** 18+ OLDER POST!

As many of you already know, Joshua and I got married on March 12, 2011 - yes, that means that we're newlyweds. It's a great feeling to be married to the person that you love and that loves you, in return. And being that many of you reading this are married, I'm sure that we all know what comes along with marriage - sex. It's no big secret. Although I will not be going into deep detail, as I feel that my sexual relations with my husband are to be kept between the two of us, I will be explaining many products and how they've done for Joshua and me.

**PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED IF UNDER 18**

A Bit About the Company: EdenFantasys.com invites you to learn from others, share your experiences and re-discover sex. We offer online shopping you can trust, a welcoming community and a wealth of inspiring resources.

EdenFantasys.com has a wide selection of products, offers a positive sex community, and gives the highest standards for online transactions. Yes, I know, most companies of this sort would throw 'sex' in your face - spam, unwanted junk mail, etc - but that just isn't the case with EdenFantasys. You can view their principles and such by clicking here.

I was lucky enough to review the Honeymoon Carry-On Bag from EdenFantasys,which seemed to be the perfect item considering that my husband and I are newly married.

As you can see by the below list, the bag came filled with tons of sexual goodies. In the bag, we found:
»taper candles
»strip poker playing cards
»massage oil
»two colors of edible body paint
»furry handcuffs
»a blindfold
»warming oil
»duo-tone balls
»love beads
»glow in the dark pleasure sleeve
»moist lubricant
»engagement ring cock ring
»toy cleaner
»bubbles of love
»rabbit sleeve, and
»4" waterproof massager with 3 interchangeable heads.

As I said before, the bag was packed full.
I received this bag while I was still pregnant, and at the time of receiving it, I was in my last couple of months of being pregnant - you know what I'm talking about, the 'don't touch me' stage, the 'I can't see my feet' stage. So, Joshua and I did not expect to get to use most of the products. We found out very quickly that we were wrong.

We ran through products left and right, trying different things. Our favorites were the Moist lubricant (which we still use), the glow in the dark pleasure sleeve, and the body paint.

Let me just be honest for a minuter. I'm a shy person, despite the fact that I'm writing a sex-based post. I'm not one for change or anything, although it can be a great thing. I had never used any type of sex toys or lubes - it just wasn't my thing.. or so I had thought.

I never would have guessed that a lubricant could make such a difference in sex. It just isn't something that I would think to use, seeming as I get infections wayyy too easily. But Moist is a wonderful product. It stays wet, very wet. It isn't very messy (unless you open it like we did and it spills) and lasts a long time.

The pleasure sleeve was incredible. It gave an entire new feel to sex. There was more texture, which oddly made it more enjoyable. We also tried turning it inside out during a handjob (as recommended) and Joshua said that it was a unique, great feeling. It has become one of the frequent used items in our bedroom.

The body paint, ha. I cannot forget that stuff. It has been a blast, allowing us to play more, draw on each other, and write secret messages on one another. It has been a lot of fun, and tastes pretty good, too.

We have not used the 4" waterproof massager yet. I'm not really much into vibrators but I am trying to work myself up to give it a shot, same goes for the rabbit sleeve. We've played around with the love beads and duo-tone balls but are not very pleased with them.

Rather your relationship is just beginning or just beginning to reach a damper in the sex department, EdenFantasys.com has something to offer. You wouldn't believe how the way that their products could turn around your sex life. As I said, I was toward the end of my pregnancy and yet we were still having sex on a regular basis, due to the help and curiousity of the products.

I receieved the Honeymoon Carry-On bag free of cost in order to do my review. The opinions expressed here are 100% my own.

Please Ignore This Post..

2011-09-21T15:18:00.000-07:00

This post is only to claim my blog for Payperpost.com.. Please ignore.

The luck arches the closing ozone.

I had to post the above sentence in order to claim my blog as my own. Thanks for understanding(:

Time has flown past me..

2011-09-15T08:29:00.000-07:00

It has been too long since I last posted anything. Things have become so crazy and there are sooo many new things going on.

Aliya Jade Parrott was born on July 26, 2011 at 1:13 pm. She wieghed 6 lbs 15 oz and was 19.5 inches long.

She is now wieghing in at 10.4 pounds and is 21.5 inches long!! I cannot believe how much she has grown in such a short time! She is 'cooing' AND smiling already! Her smile is gorgeous!!! I will post a picture once I get internet again, however, for now, I am internet-less due to our move..

YES, I said 'our move'! Joshua, myself, and Aliya now have our very own apartment. No more living with my parents - although I do love them, it's much easier to be on our own rather than obiding by their house rules while trying to start our own family. The only damper is that we cannot afford internet at this time, it'll take a little while before we can get all of that.

Also, Joshua is working for a construction company now.. It can be long days, but it pays well, which is what we're needing at the time.

I apologize for not being around much, and I am going to do my best to get things together so that I am able to be around more. Thanks for still following me and keeping up with my blog!!

And the Winner Is...

2011-06-23T06:49:00.000-07:00

It's time to announce the winner of the Chaka's Mmm Sauce giveaway. In order to pick a winner, I use Random.org.

Here are your random numbers:
58
Timestamp: 2011-06-23 13:45:31 UTC

Nancy said...
I've already tried their Chaka's sauce and loved it , so I'm most excited to try their new Honey Suckle Sauce.
NancyJune 22, 2011 1:11 PM

Congratulations, Nancy! WINNER IS CONFIRMED!~~I have already e-mailed you, be sure to check your spam. You will have 48 hours to respond; if you do not respond within the 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.~~

Giveaway Reminder

2011-06-16T03:03:00.000-07:00

Have you entered my Chaka's Mmm Sauce Giveaway?

There are VERY low entries, at this moment, only 19 entries!

Enter to win 3 18oz bottles of Chaka's Sauce!

1 - 18oz Original

1 - 18oz Zesty

1 - 18oz Honeysuckle!

So be sure that you enter to win! You have a great chance!! This giveaway ends on June 22nd.

EVENT IS OPEN - Don't miss out!

2011-06-13T17:56:00.000-07:00

That's right everyone! My Baby Must-Have's Event is NOW OPEN!

Learn great tips for new moms (and dads!) and enter to win some very GREAT prizes!!

Just be sure that you read & agree to the rules before entering.

Here's a link to the album of the prizes where you can enter to win!

And the Winner Is...

2011-06-11T00:17:00.000-07:00

It's time to announce the winner of the Spoonful of Comfort giveaway. In order to pick a winner, I use Random.org.

Here are your random numbers:
21

Timestamp: 2011-06-11 07:11:28 UTC

ape2016 said...
follow on networked blogs
april yedinak
May 29, 2011 8:20 AM

Congratulations, April! I have already e-mailed you, be sure to check your spam. You will have 48 hours to respond; if you do not respond within the 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.

Baby Must-Have's Event Update

2011-06-10T20:29:00.000-07:00

The Baby Must-Have's Event will begin on June 12th!

There are some great prizes being given away, thanks to some awesome sponsors!!

Some of the great prizes are pictured here in this post...

...but don't be fooled - there are other fantastic prizes that are not shown here.

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for this great event to start. You won't want to miss it!

Chaka's Mmm Sauce Review & Giveaway

2011-06-08T01:19:00.000-07:00

I don’t know about you, but I get tired of having the same ol’ baked chicken or spaghetti night after night. Yes, we do cook other things, but sometimes we forget to try NEW things! Too much of the same thing (even if it’s a GREAT thing) can be boring, it’s too repetitive and drives me insane. That’s why, whenever I came across Chaka’s Mmm Sauce I knew I wanted to try it.

What’s up with that name?Whenever we are grilling up samples at the numerous events we participate in each year, the first question people ask is “What’s up with that name?” CHAKA is an old Chamarru Clan name. Chaka is from Guam and used his surname for the product. The MMM portion of the name comes from the reaction just about every person has after their very first taste. MMMMMMMMM…..it’s quite comical. As Chaka himself always says “Once you master the grill, you can taste the passion!”

Chaka’s Mmm Sauce is extremely versatile and can be used on any different type of meat: chicken, beef, pork, and fish, anything you want. Use it as a marinade, sauce, dressing, or any other way you want; the possibilities are endless. Is there better news than it being versatile? Absolutely. It’s healthy. You know, the thing that everyone talks about but can rarely find. Yeah! That’s what this is. How are they healthy, you ask? These sauces are sugar free, fat free and dairy free!

The man that invented this sauce, Chaka, was born in Guam. Unfortunately for him, he was a diabetic. Therefore, finding a sauce was nearly impossible due to how much sugar is found in sauces. So he thought back to his old family recipe, which had no sugar, and decided it would be the best marinade to solve his issue.

I was able to review the Original and the Zesty. At first, I didn’t know if I would like it. It doesn’t taste like your average sauce. First things first, I tried the Original as a salad dressing. I have to admit, I didn’t care for it. It just wasn’t what I prefer. I thought the taste didn’t suit a salad. From that point on, I was nervous to use it cooking dinner. It took me a couple of days and then I tried again.

This time, I used it as a marinade for chicken. It made all of the difference in the world! The sauce tasted fantastic as a marinade! The chicken had a great taste and was super moist! The skin was crispy (which I love!), meat was moist; I had half-expected the sauce to dry out the meat, especially after my first encounter with the sauce. However it was truly fantastic! We didn’t season the chicken with anything, no salt – nothing. All that we did was marinade the chicken in the Chaka’s Mmm Sauce - Original Flavor.

So, although I did not care for the sauce as a dressing, I thought it was a great marinade. It is definitely something that I would use again (which we plan to, using pork chops). Be sure that you check it out for yourself!

WHAT YOU WIN:

One lucky winner will receive their very own Sample Pack (valued at $16.95), which includes:

1 - 18oz Original

1 - 18oz Zesty

1 - 18oz Honeysuckle!

»If you do not do the mandatory entry FIRST, all of your other entries will NOT count.

»If it says +1, leave one comment. If it says +2, +3, so on and so forth, leave that many comments. If you leave one long comment, it will only count as ONE comment, with no extra entries.

»You must leave your email address in EACH comment, unless it is public on your blog.

»Open to Continental US ONLY.

TO ENTER: (Mandatory!)

+1 Go to Chaka's Mmm Sauce and tell me which flavor sauce you'd like to try the most.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

+2 Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect.

+2 Subscribe via email to my blog.

+2 Post my NEW button on your blog.

+1 Follow Something To Talk About on Networked Blogs.

+1 Follow Me on Facebook.

+1 (Daily) Share this giveaway on Facebook. It must link to this giveaway. And you must leave a comment with the link to your post.

+1 Follow Me on Twitter.

+1 (Daily) Use the following tweet. You must leave a comment with the link to your post.

Enter to #win a Sample Pack of Chaka's Mmm Sauce from @jerricaparr http://bit.ly/lRJHE7 Ends on 6/22
+5 Write up a post about this giveaway. Must link to this giveaway. And you must leave a comment with the link to your post.

This giveaway will end Tuesday, June 22nd at 11:59 p.m (EST). I will contact the winner within 24 hours through email. I will also write a post listing the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize, after that, a new winner will be chosen (so be sure to check your SPAM).

I receieved the to bottles of Chaka's Mmm Sauce (Original & Zesty) free of cost in order to do my review. The opnions expressed here are 100% my own.

And the Winner Is...

2011-06-08T00:26:00.000-07:00

It's time to announce the winner of the Donsuemor Variety Pack of Madeline Cookies. In order to pick a winner, I use Random.org.

Here are your random numbers:
11
Timestamp: 2011-06-08 07:15:14 UTC

Jennifer said...

I follow you on twitter! (kennedie0605)
May 24, 2011 9:10 PM

Congratulations, Jennifer! WINNER IS CONFIRMED! ~~I have already e-mailed you, be sure to check your spam. You will have 48 hours to respond; if you do not respond within the 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.~~

Giveaways ending SOON!

2011-06-04T18:48:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to enter my two giveaways going on right now.
They are both ending soon!! Both giveaways have fairly low entries, which gives you a better chance at winning!! Be sure to enter them!

Donsuemor Variety Pack of Madelines (6/7)

Spoonful of Comfort Package (6/10)

You won't want to miss out on these great (and delicious!!) prizes!!

EverythingBirth.com Review

2011-05-31T20:03:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, I am a little more than 7 months pregnant, with a precious baby girl. Being that our little girl is so close to arriving, I have been trying to get products to review that I know will be helpful in the near future with her. Fortunately for me, I came across Andrea, a Senior Consultant, from EverythingBirth.com.

From the Creator of the Company - Crystal: In 2001, Everything Birth was born! I held birth classes, hosted workshops, and gathered as much info about pregnancy, birth, and parenting I could get my hands on! I purchased my first GentleBirth Pool to rent locally and started carrying a variety of natural parenting items. Working from home became most important to me, as we continued to navigate the hospitals over a series of complications and a baby in tote. In the beginning of 2004, I purchased midwifesupplies.com (at the time known as Peaceful Beginnings) from a local friend, midwife, and soon to be mom. Helping midwives find the supplies they needed, putting together home birth kits, working with birth centers, and even working with hospital birth centers gave me the final push to make this business my calling.

I am fortunate to have all of these birth people in my life, and look forward to the occasional birth story with which I am blessed. My goal is to continue to advocate for informed birth choices, women’s rights, and the midwifery model of care. I support non-profits that stand by the same philosophy and have started a Midwifery Cause of the Month to help promote these agencies of change.

Courtesy of Andrea, I was able to review three fantastic items!

Garden Dreams Clay Face Mask:

The day that I received the package of goodies, my mom and I dug right into the face mask. My mom had been talk about doing a facial for almost two months and we just hadn’t found the right time or type for us.

The directions for this clay mask were incredibly simple, which was great for us, because neither of us have ever had a facial, let alone prepared a facial mask.

The mask is a combination of Green French Clay Organic Oatmeal – it nourishes the skin and removes toxins. Green French Clay not only has minerals good for the skin, but is known for its enormous absorbent powers due to the constitution of its micro molecules. It literally "drinks" oils, toxic substances, and impurities from your skin. Its toning action stimulates the skin by bringing fresh blood to damaged skin cells, revitalizing the complexion, and tightening pores. French Green Clay is marvelous for helping to clear problem skin. Use it daily on trouble spots, or weekly as part of a complete facial treatment. Mined from bedrock quarries in France, it is completely natural, unscented and fragrance free. (per Mountain Rose Herbs)

Directions: Mix about a quarter of the bag of clay face mask in a small bowl with water (for oily skin), milk (for normal to dry skin) or for a terrific tonic (organic plain yogurt) until the mix is a "runny mud" apply to skin and let dry. Rinse off with warm water, pat face dry and apply Beautiful Skin Face Cream.

After about 7 minutes on our skin, we were done. It came off so easily – just nice warm water on a wash cloth. Yepp. It was that simple. After taking off the mask, I could tell a huge difference in the softness of my skin.

GroVia Newborn All in One Diaper:

Now, as most of you know, I am due in August with a precious baby girl. And to say the least, diapering will not be my favorite part of her arrival. Joshua and I have made the decision that overall (not 100% though) we will be cloth diapering, as it is better for the baby’s bottom. We’ve spent quite a bit of time practicing with cloth diapers (prefolds) and trying to do our best at getting the folding and pinning to go right. Needless to say, we’re no pros. Joshua doesn’t like prefolds. He says “The only thing these difficult cloths are good for is getting me pricked my pins” and such. However, knowing that they’re also good for baby’s bottom seems to keep him trying. This brings me onto our next item that I was able to review: the GroViab Newborn All in One Diaper.

To prepare for baby use, wash 5-6 times before use. They gain more absorbency as you wash them. After this step has been completed, these cute little all in one diapers are ready to be your life saver. Simply snap on baby and go. It's that easy! They are everything in you need from a disposable diaper all in a safer, healthier, reusable cloth diaper AND MORE.

ü Adjustable rise snaps for a trim fit

ü Certified organic cotton inner

ü Soft layer of water resistant TPU

ü No cover needed

ü No stuffing, no doublers

As for the washing directions (after baby has used):

· Remove as much solid matter as possible

· Place soiled diaper in a dry diaper pail-no soaking necessary

· Wash soiled diapers every 2 days on warm with detergent

· Tumble dry

· Do NOT use bleach, enzyme cleaners or fabric softeners

Simple enough, if you ask me. I just cannot get over how helpful these all in one diapers really are.

Also, on EverythingBirth.com you can purchase these diapers in any of 7 different, adorable designs! These cute little diapers fit most newborns from 5-12lbs.

After using the all in one diaper, Joshua quickly decided that these were much more “daddy-friendly” and that he’d like us to get more!

Bummis Bio-Soft Flushable Diaper Liners:

These liners are made from 100% viscose rayon, a cellulosic fibre derived from natural sources that will biodegrade (8 days in sewage treatment facility and 20 days in private septic).

I decided to test them out to the best of my ability. Seeming as our baby is not yet here; I used them with the little boy, Alex, that we baby sit. Since Alex’s parents do not use the cloth diapering method, I asked his parents if they’d mind me testing out the liners on him by diapering him in cloth diapers the next few times that I had him, until I was out of liners – they agreed. The first time that I cloth diapered him he was a tad bit fussy – he wasn’t familiar with it and it took a little bit of time getting use to. When I changed him later that day, I checked to be sure that there was no little rash or anything caused by the new liner that his sensitive skin wasn’t use to – nothing. Perfect.

So, I used them the next few times, as well. He grew fond of the cloth diapering and the new liners, which I disposed of in the toilet. They did not clog the toilet or slow down the flushing at all, it was just like using toilet paper. After baby-sitting Alex daily for about 2 days, I was out of the liners; therefore, forced to go back to using disposable diapers, as that was the agreement. Now, Alex decided he didn’t want disposables, he’d become a fan of the cloth diapering and liners. With that being noted, his parents are now going to be cloth diapering and are going to be looking into these great little liners.

All items reviewed wonderfully. Each product had its own special way of helping me out over the past couple of weeks. Be sure to stop by EverythingBirth.com to check out all of the fantastic items for babies and to help out moms (and dads too!).

If you’d like to win some great items for EverythingBirth.com, simply keep up with my blog and be sure to look out for the Baby Must-Have’s Event! Andrea has donated some fantastic items for entrants to win!

I receieved the above items free of cost in order to do my review. The opnions expressed here are 100% my own.

Life Changes You

2011-05-31T07:47:00.000-07:00

Before I was pregnant, I weighed in at a whopping 98 pounds! I've been small my entire life, no joke. When I was born, I only weighed 5 lbs 6 oz. I mean, really, I'm just small.

I got made fun of from time to time. But it never bothered me. I figured that everyone gets made fun of for something at some point in their lives.

So, whenever I got pregnant, I had a lot of people telling me, "You're going to miss that small little body of yours" and "You can kiss that tiny, perfect body goodbye. You'll never see it again". I figured that they were right. I'd miss my body, at some point or another.

Nope!

I have to be completely honest. I've never felt more beautiful than I do now, as I am pregnant. The entire time, I've enjoyed the weight gain. I think I needed it. I was as healthy as I could be - I'd tried gaining weight before, but it just never worked for me. And now that I've put some weight on, I wish it would stay. Well, not everywhere, but some of it. Of course I'd like the baby belly to inch iteself away after the baby is born, but I love what I've put on in my face!

Needless to say, that I'm only weighing in at about 122 pounds (as of last Thursday), but psshh, that's a lot more than I started out at.

A lot of women that I know that have had children talk about missing their bodies and having to throw out old clothes because they were too small, and some even cried as they did it.

But I'm looking forward to it. I want to put on enough weight that I can wear a Medium size shirt (without having to be pregnant!) or wear a size 3 in pants. Sheesh, I'd even be okay with getting bigger than that. I'd just like to be healthy looking.

At any rate, if you're pregnant, do your best to stay happy with yourself. Love the way you look. And if it starts to get you down, just remember:
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is that precious baby you're bringing into this world.

Shop It To Me: Free $10 Gift Card

2011-05-29T07:51:00.000-07:00

Shop It To Me is offering a fantasic referral promotion! Refer 10 of your friends to join their site by e-mail, and get a $10 Gift Card your choice of selected stores. You can refer friends through your email provider, Twitter, and Facebook simply by clicking. You can also advertise on things such as Blogger.

How To Get Your $10 Gift Card:

»Sign up on their site. (Absolutely Free!!)

»Click on the confirmation link sent to your email.

»Send out your invites via email, Twitter, and Facebook.

»Wait for 10 of your freinds/family to sign up.

So, what are you waiting for? SIGN UP and start referring people!

I was not compensated in any way for writing this post. You only receive the $10 gift card if the people sign up, but remember, sign up is simple & free!

Joplin Missouri Aid Support - Check it out!

2011-05-27T09:56:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, I have done a few different reviews for GourmetGiftBaskets.com! They are a fantastic company that has wonderful gourmet gift baskets for their customers!

As if I didn't like them enough already, now I find out that they've (the employees) have banned together in order to create a super-sized gift basket for the great people assisting in the clean up ofJoplin, Missouri (which was hit on Monday by a devistating tornado)!

The enormous gift basket weighed more than 70 pounds and included over 200 small food items to help give the workers and victims energy!

I just cannot believe how generous GourmetGiftBaskets.com has decided to be! It's incredible to see that some companies are still willing to put others over themselves - it's not just about the money, it's about people, morale, and helping one another! I certainly feel as though GourmetGiftBaskets.com has went above and beyond!

Below are a few ways that you can help out, as well:

» Food Bank Donations
» American Red Cross
» Volunteering

GourmetGiftBaskets.com, great job in stepping in to help out others! You deffinitely deserve some recognition for what you have donated! Job well done for helping those in need and the people working hard to help them!!

I was not compensated in any way. This post is soley to provide my readers with general information given by a great company!

Spoonful of Comfort Review & Giveaway - CLOSED

2011-05-27T07:38:00.000-07:00

Being pregnant has been the best time of my life! I’ve never felt as good (pretty and healthy) as I have since I’ve been pregnant! Yet, as great as I feel, I still have my days when I just don’t want to get out of bed. On those days, I just like a nice warm cup of hot chocolate (my “go-to-pick-me-up”) and a delicious bowl of soup (or even broth). When I’m not feeling well, I like to have warm stuff that will ease my throat, even if my throat isn’t what is hurting. Luckily for me, I was able to do a review for Spoonful of Comfort, and I just happened to have one of my off days shortly after receiving my package from them!

The Story Behind the Company: In October 2007, I received the phone call from my mother that she had been diagnosed with Lung Cancer.
I was shocked, scared and panicked. The hardest part about hearing the news, was that she lived in New Brunswick Canada and I lived in Florida. More difficult still, I had just returned the day before from a trip visiting her. With two young children in school, I couldn't just turn around and go back.
I was so upset and felt helpless being so far away. I needed to "Do Something". I looked into sending flowers or fruit, but nothing seemed appropriate. I wanted to show her how much I cared, and in some way comfort her.
I immediately thought of Chicken soup - it's what she (like many mothers) used to make to comfort me. And the idea for Spoonful of Comfort was born.
Just six weeks later, I lost my mother.
During her final weeks she got lots of soup and other comforts from many of her 11 siblings and close friends. She never had the opportunity to try my soup.
However, in her honor, it is my goal to help others with sick loved ones. It is my promise to make and deliver a Spoonful of Comfort to your loved ones with as much care as if I were sending it to my own mother. They'll feel better and so will you. Whether you have an ailing mother, a child away at college with the flu, or a grandchild with an ear infection, Spoonful of Comfort can help you show that you care.

The day before I started feeling unwell, I received a package in the mail sent by Spoonful of Comfort. I immediately opened it and found a great surprise: 64oz jar of Chicken Soup, 6 Oatmeal Raison Cookies, and 6 Made From Scratch Rolls! It all looked so delicious! The note said to be sure and eat within 3 days of receiving, so I figured we would eat them in 2 days because my parents we were going to be house sitting for my sister and would need something to eat for dinner when we got there.

Little did I know that the following day I would be feeling so “icky” and unwell. As soon as I got up, I knew it – today wasn’t going to be my day. And Joshua decided to fix him and I a nice warm bowl of the Chicken Soup, heated up the rolls, and brought the cookies in with warm hot chocolate. Oh my, oh my! Everything was fantastic! There was no doubt that the soup was homemade – absolutely delicious – as was everything else!

As if the soup being homemade wasn't enough, to top it off, Spoonful of Comfort only uses natural ingredients, with no additives or preservatives! Want to know the ingredients? Simple. Chicken stock, pulled all natural chicken, noodles, carrots, celary, onion, sage, parsley, sea salt, and down-home comfort.

Spoonful of Comfort offers their soup for different occasions, including:

» Thinking of You

» Get Well

» Sympathy

» College Care Packages

» New Baby

» Holiday, and even as

» Corporate Gifts!

I love the items that you can add to the New Baby set, such as a bib! Be sure to check out Spoonful of Comfort and surprise someone that you care about with a wonderful, homemade treat!

WHAT YOU WIN:

One lucky winner will receive their very same set that I received!
»If you do not do the mandatory entry FIRST, all of your other entries will NOT count.
»If it says +1, leave one comment. If it says +2, +3, so on and so forth, leave that many comments. If you leave one long comment, it will only count as ONE comment, with no extra entries.
»You must leave your email address in EACH comment, unless it is public on your blog.
»Open to Continental US ONLY.

TO ENTER: (Mandatory!)
+1 Go to Spoonful of Comfort and tell me which occaision you'd be most likely to purchase.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
+2 Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect.
+2 Subscribe via email to my blog.
+2 Post my NEW button on your blog.
+1 Follow Something To Talk About on Networked Blogs.
+1 Follow Me on Facebook.
+1 (Daily) Share this giveaway on Facebook. It must link to this giveaway. And you must leave a comment with the link to your post.
+1 Follow Me on Twitter.
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Enter to #win a package full of comfort from @jerricaparr Ends on 6/10 http://bit.ly/kRVKrB
+5 Write up a post about this giveaway. Must link to this giveaway. And you must leave a comment with the link to your post.

This giveaway will end Friday, June 10th at 11:59 p.m (EST). I will contact the winner within 24 hours through email. I will also write a post listing the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize, after that, a new winner will be chosen (so be sure to check your SPAM).

I receieved a jar of soup, rolls, and cookies free of cost in order to do my review. The opnions expressed here are 100% my own.

Aloha Friday #19

2011-05-27T02:10:00.000-07:00

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link at An Island Life – The home of Aloha Friday. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My Question:

Do you have any tips for new moms?

My Answer:

As of right now, no real (experienced) tips. I'm due in August, so I'd love to hear any (and all) tips!!

While you're here, be sure to check out my giveaway to win a variety pack of Donsuemor's Madeline Cookies!

Donsuemor Review & Giveaway - CLOSED

2011-05-24T00:53:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I feel like the days last much too long. It’s almost like there are 48 hours squeezed into one day and bedtime never seems to get closer. On those days, I like to enjoy a nice, warm glass of hot chocolate. I suppose that you could say that hot chocolate is my escape, my relaxation. But let’s not kid ourselves here, every yummy, relaxing drink needs something to go along with it. This is where Donsuemor rocked my world.

A Bit about the Company: Starting with an original French recipe, Don and Susie Morris (Don-Sue-Mor) introduced madeleines to their Berkeley, California "gourmet ghetto" community in 1976. Together, the creative entrepreneur and the passionate baker created a treat unlike any other—a moist little cake with a fresh, unforgettable taste. Donsuemor continues their tradition of baking delicious bakery treats that bring delight to everyday life.

Donsuemor Madeleines are elegant little French cakes with distinctive shell shapes. Rich and buttery with a unique flavor and texture—soft and moist with lightly crisped edges—they are made with the finest quality, all natural ingredients.

Donsuemor’s allowed me to review their Variety Pack – Elegant Gift Box. If you want to talk about delicious, let’s get talking about Donsuemor’s fantastic Madelines! Mmm. I had never had a Madeline before, so I was slightly skeptical to try it, but boy-oh-boy was I glad that I did. In the gift box that I received there was an assortment of 16 Madelines: Tradtional, Chocolate, Lemon Zest, and Dipped Chocoalte – 4 of each type. Each Madeline comes individually wrapped, which I loved! Hands down, my favorite was the lemon zest, which is odd being that I don’t typically care for lemon flavored things.

Being that the package came with four of each flavor, I shared with my mom, dad, and of course, Joshua. We all got to try one of each flavor. Everyone loved them! My mom said “Those are the best cookies that I’ve ever tasted – did they send extra?!” Don’t let that statement go unnoticed – my mama has a sweet tooth and is always munching on cookies and candy, and yet she said they were the absolute best she’d ever tasted! These little Madelines were perfect for my overly long day. They were such a delicious treat that went so well with my hot chocolate. For a little while, I was able to forget that I had a house to clean and shopping to do.

Now, don’t let me give you the idea that Donsuemor only sells Madelines. Along with Madelines, they also offer French Almond Cakes, and Cute Cakes! Everything comes in multiple flavors, except for the French Almond Cakes. You can also purchase these goodies in gift sets, as well.

WHAT YOU WIN:

One lucky winner will receive their very own Variety Pack – Elegant Gift Box!

»If you do not do the mandatory entry FIRST, all of your other entries will NOT count.

»If it says +1, leave one comment. If it says +2, +3, so on and so forth, leave that many comments. If you leave one long comment, it will only count as ONE comment, with no extra entries.

»You must leave your email address in EACH comment, unless it is public on your blog.

»Open to Continental US ONLY.

TO ENTER: (Mandatory!)

+1 Go to Donsuemor and tell me which item you'd like to try the most.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

+2 Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect.

+2 Subscribe via email to my blog.

+2 Post my NEW button on your blog.

+1 Follow Something To Talk About on Networked Blogs.

+1 Follow Me on Facebook.

+1 (Daily) Share this giveaway on Facebook. It must link to this giveaway. And you must leave a comment with the link to your post.

+1 Follow Me on Twitter.

+1 (Daily) Use the following tweet. You must leave a comment with the link to your post.

Enter to #win a Variety Pack of Donsuemor Madeline Cookies from @jerricaparr Ends on 6/7 http://bit.ly/kWiMYX

+5 Write up a post about this giveaway. Must link to this giveaway. And you must leave a comment with the link to your post.

This giveaway will end Tuesday, June 7th at 11:59 p.m (EST). I will contact the winner within 24 hours through email. I will also write a post listing the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize, after that, a new winner will be chosen (so be sure to check your SPAM).

I receieved the Variety Pack - Elegant Gift Box free of cost in order to do my review. The opnions expressed here are 100% my own.

There's not enough time in a day..

2011-05-18T10:11:00.000-07:00

Alright everyone, I will be away from my computer for a while. My sister is the manager of a retail store and is going on vacation! Joshua and I are going to be house/dog sitting for her for the next few days. Unfortunately, she does not have internet access at her house!

However, don't give up on me. I have four reviews coming up for you. And you never know, they may involve giveaways!!

So please, bare with me while I have some away time to take care of my sister's home/animals.

And the winner is...

2011-05-17T21:48:00.001-07:00

It's time to announce the winner of the Midnight Snack Care Package giveaway. In order to pick a winner, I use Random.org.

Here are your random numbers:
15
Timestamp: 2011-05-18 04:48:19 UTC

Allison said...
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/kitraz13/status/66206514729320448
MAY 5, 2011 11:25 AM

Congratulations, Allison! ~~I have already e-mailed you, be sure to check your spam. You will have 48 hours to respond; if you do not respond within the 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.~~ WINNER IS CONFIRMED!

Join Listia!

2011-05-15T18:24:00.000-07:00

Listia is a new kind of auction site where you bid on other people's stuff using credits instead of real money. We make it easy for you to give away stuff you don't need anymore and get stuff you want in return for free. If you enjoy giving and getting items for free, then you'll love Listia!

How It Works

1) A user lists something they don't want anymore. (like an old TV)

2) Other users bid on the TV using credits they received for signing up, referring friends or listing their own stuff.

3) When the auction ends, the user who bid the highest amount of credits wins!

4) The buyer gets the TV, and the seller gets credits to use for something else on Listia.

I just joined. You sell something you don't need (coupon, item, etc.) in order to get something that you need/want. Simple, right? I think so.

There are so many things listed on here to bid on. And being that everyday people list everyday items in their own home, there are infinite possibilities of what you may find!

Be sure to check it out, and sign up by clicking here.

Bummas Review

2011-05-10T13:00:00.000-07:00

Mom’s want the best for their babies. However, despite all efforts, most babies, at some point, end up with diaper rash. I suppose that it’s just a way of life. There are so many powders, talcs, and ointments to help prevent diaper rash, but sometimes, they just aren’t enough. Not to mention that sometimes, you just don’t have those things with you when your baby needs them. That’s where Bummas comes into play!

A Bit about the Company:
The creation of Bummas came about when we had our first baby boy. When your first arrives, you are given all kinds of advice:
"Use the wet commercial wipes, don’t use the wet commercial wipes, use gauze; use whatever is handy to block the pee; use another diaper to block the pee; don’t use that, use this; use powder to dry them off, don’t use powder-it contains talc and studies have linked talc to cancer.”
The one thing that was never mentioned was how to dry our little guy’s “stuff” off after the clean up. Our baby’s bum was just way too wet to put a diaper back on--and blowing down there until you’re blue in the face just wasn’t working. Thus Bummas were born. A soft absorbent, luxurious baby cloth to soak up all the wetness. I received a pack of The Wild Ones. I love them. There’s a nice variety of colors, and so they’re bound to match anything. Below is a list of their different sets, which can be viewed below and here.

» The Boys - Blues and greens for the little boys.
» The Girls - Pinks and purples for the little ladies.
» The Calm Ones - Earthy browns and greens.
» The Wild Ones - A mixture of each of the other sets.
» The Tropical Ones - Bright and colorful for any nursery. (Not pictured above)

Product Information - Cloth Wipe for Babies
» Eliminates the use of talcum powder.
» 100% Cotton - Woven Velour Terry Cloth milled in the USA.
» Variety of color combinations for nursery themes.
» Handy 5” x 7” size. Won’t pill, shrink, or fade. May need a little trim after washing.
» Wash in like colors before use. See

Warranty here.
» Durable. Just throw them in the wash and use again.
» They will last until your little one is out of diapers and beyond!
» Made in the USA

Bummas are super soft and can be used for numerous things when it comes to baby. Of course they can be used for the baby’s bottom and private area. Also, if you add just a douse of water, you can use them as wipes, as well. Not to mention for baby’s sensitive little face. And I’m thinking that they would make great teeth/gum cleaners for your young baby or even teethers with a little bit of water on them. (Yes, they’re that soft!) Be sure to check them out. These sets would not only be a great way to spend your money on yourself, but would also make wonderful gifts.

WANT A CHANCE TO WIN YOUR OWN BUMMAS WIPE CLOTHS?

Bummas is sponsoring a pack of Wipe Cloths in my upcoming Baby Must-Have's Event on my Facebook.

Be sure that you follow Me on Facebook so you don't miss out.

You can also click here to view all of the other great prizes that will be given away during this event!

If you are interested in possibly becoming a sponsor in this event, please view this post.

Aloha Friday #18

2011-05-05T21:14:00.000-07:00

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link at An Island Life – The home of Aloha Friday. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My Question:

What do you plan or have you already gotten to get your mom for Mother's Day?

My Answer:

I was unable to really afford much this year, with our first child on the way, so I could only get a card. But I know my mom, and she'll love it!

While you're here, be sure to check out my Midnight Snack Care Package Giveaway! Ends 5/17, and has LOW ENTRIES!!

SPONSORS NEEDED - Baby Must Have's Event

2011-05-03T19:22:00.000-07:00

I am currently accepting Sponsors for my Baby Must-Have's Event! The event will open at the end of June (possibly the beginning of July), and will last for approximately one week. The event will be held on my Facebook page.

Anyone is welcome to sponsor. No item, gift card/certificate, discount, or service is too small. All sponsors welcome.

Sponsoring such events is a GREAT way to gain FANS for your page, and to accumulate potential customers.

If you would like to participate as a sponsor, please fill out this FORM.

Feel free to email me at jerricapuck[@]yahoo[.]com with any questions or concerns that you may have.

Upcoming Event on My Facebook!

2011-05-03T19:05:00.000-07:00

That's right! Coming at the end of June or beginning of July, on my Facebook page, I will be hosting a Baby Must-Have's Event!

You won't want to miss out on this event! The event will feature tips for moms, exciting items, and great giveaways!

So be sure that you 'like' my facebook page so you don't miss out.

Also, in just a few moments, I will post a seperate event post for anyone that would like to participate in this event as a sponsor. If you're interested, keep your eyes peeled for the post.

Gourmet Gift Baskets Review & Giveaway - CLOSED

2011-05-02T17:19:00.000-07:00

Okay, let’s be honest for a moment, everyone loves junk food. At some point or another, I always want a snack. Rather it is before bed, for a midnight treat, or just something during the day. That’s why I’m so lucky that Gourmet Gift Baskets contacted me to do another review for them. They always have the best gourmet items in their gift baskets!

A Bit about the Company:
For a small company, GourmetGiftBaskets.com likes pulling off big projects that make it easier for customers to assemble an assortment of foods and flowers for a holiday or special occasion.
In 2008, GourmetGiftBaskets.com (No. 446) was the fastest-growing web-only merchant in Internet Retailer’s latest annual ranking of the 500 largest online retailers. GourmetGiftBaskets.com grew web sales last year by 172% to $12 million from $4.4 million in 2007. Despite the recession, GourmetGiftBaskets.com grew because the company developed web site features and functions that enhanced content, provided greater product detail and expedited checkout, says founder and president Ryan Abood.

I was able to choose one Care Package out of the many that they offer. I chose the Midnight Snack Care Package. The care package was packed full of goodies and treats! Typically I would make a list of everything that came in the package, but this time, there were just so many items.

Joshua has started a new job at a local factory. It gets so hot in there that I can’t really send him a yummy sandwich with meat or anything of that sort – it would go bad, without a doubt. So on his first day back to work after his weekend, he decided to pack his lunch using a few of the items that came in the Midnight Snack Care Package.

He took:
»Chef Boyardee Microwavable Bowls by Con Agra Foods
» Easy Mac Microwavable Macaroni and Cheese Dinner by Kraft
»Rice Krispies Treats by Kellogg's

No sandwiches – no nothing else, except for three drinks. I talked to him on his lunch break and he said it was a perfect lunch. Nothing was soured. Nothing was mushy. Everything was great!

Be sure that you head on over and take a look at their LARGE variety of care packages and the many other things that they have to offer!

GIVEAWAY!

WHAT YOU WIN:

One lucky winner will receive their very own Midnight Snack Care Package ($34.99 value)!

»If you do not do the mandatory entry FIRST, all of your other entries will NOT count.

»If it says +1, leave one comment. If it says +2, +3, so on and so forth, leave that many comments. If you leave one long comment, it will only count as ONE comment, with no extra entries.

»You must leave your email address in EACH comment, unless it is public on your blog.

»Open to US and Canada ONLY.

TO ENTER: (Mandatory!)

+1 "Like" Gourmet Gift Baskets on Facebook and comment on their wall "Something To Talk About sent me."

EXTRA ENTRIES:

+2 Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect.

+2 Subscribe via email to my blog.

+2 Post my NEW button on your blog.

+1 Follow Something To Talk About on Networked Blogs.

+1 Follow Me on Facebook.

+1 (Daily) Share this giveaway on Facebook. It must link to this giveaway. And you must leave a comment with the link to your post.

+1 Follow Me on Twitter.

+1 Follow Gourmet Gift Baskets on Twitter.

+1 (Daily) Use the following tweet. You must leave a comment with the link to your post.

Enter to #win a Midnight Snack Care Package from @jerricaparr - Thanks to @gmtgiftbaskets Ends on 5/17 http://bit.ly/k1w1Bn

+5 Write up a post about this giveaway. Must link to this giveaway. And you must leave a comment with the link to your post.

This giveaway will end Tuesday, May 17th at 11:59 p.m (EST). I will contact the winner within 24 hours through email. I will also write a post listing the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize, after that, a new winner will be chosen (so be sure to check your SPAM).

I receieved the Midnight Snack Care Package free of cost in order to do my review. The opnions expressed here are 100% my own.

Costume Supercenter.com Review

2011-05-01T13:07:00.000-07:00

Who thinks that their child is the cutest child of them all? I believe that all hands are raised high. I know that once I have Aliya, my hand will be raised as high as I can get it. But I think she’ll be even more adorable once she puts on her very first costume, courtesy of Costume Supercenter.com.

A Bit About the Company:
Costume SuperCenter is the world's most exciting costume and accessory etailer. We are your year-round source for infant, children and adult costumes, teen, sexy and couples costumes; even pet and mascot costumes. Costume SuperCenter also has one of the largest selection of hats, wigs, masks, accessories and make-up, as well as seasonal holiday decorations and props.
Costume SuperCenter offers over 8,000 different costumes and accessories in the latest styles and from the hottest licenses including Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Star Wars, Superman, Universal, Playboy, and so many others. There is no place better to shop than Costume SuperCenter for Halloween. Our merchandising group has more experience than any other costume retailer or etailer in the country.At Costume SuperCenter, costumes are not just about Halloween.

How They Got Started:
In 2005, Steven Mandell, founder of Party City, decided to lend his vast knowledge and background of the Halloween and costume business to creating a costume website that everyone could visit from the comfort of their home or office. Mandell recognized the need for increased selection, high quality and more fashion savvy designs in the marketplace. And it's his continuing commitment to delivering the best online shopping experience possible that has led to our fantastic growth over the past 6 years.

Thanks to the Costume Supercenter, this coming Halloween (Aliya’s first – as she will only be going on 3 months at the time) Aliya will have the cutest costume of all the kids! You see, they offer many different baby buntings!

And we have been lucky enough to receive the Pea In the Pod Newborn Bunting! Look at this thing – it’s absolutely charming! I mean, what child wouldn’t look even cuter than usual in this little outfit? I cannot wait to see Aliya in hers!

The funny part, my mom hates pees! She won’t eat them unless they’re hidden in something or well-disguised, like in soup. So of course, I had to show her the bunting that we chose for Aliya. Believe it or not, she loved it! She said “I may not like pees, but I know one that I’ll love!”

A few things about the Pea In the Pod Newborn Bunting:
»Designed to be both durable and easy to get your baby into and out of.
»Available in one size (0-6 Months)
»100% Polyester
»The hood is attachable.
»Dry clean only.

Be sure to head over to Costume Supercenter.com and check out their New Halloween Costumes for 2011! I’m sure that you won’t be disappointed – there are so many costumes to choose from! There’s a little bit of everything and a choice for everyone!

Keep Your Eyes Open!

2011-05-01T10:33:00.000-07:00

I have a great giveaway coming VERY soon!

If you love yummy snacks, you're bound to love this upcoming giveaway!

So be sure that you keep your eyes open - you won't want to miss out!

About to give up..!

2011-04-30T18:44:00.000-07:00

Dear Google Documents,

You confuse me to no end! I may possibly come to hate you in the near future.

Dear Everyone Else,

I need a lesson on Google Documents. I have two uses for it at the current moment and yet am unable to figure out how to do anything at all! I want to make a two forms:

1) A form that allows companies interested in working with me to simply fill out a form and then have me contact them.

2) A form for an upcoming event that I will be hosting, (once again) allowing sponsors to simply fill out a form and then have me contact them.

I can do the creating a form, applying a theme to it, and saving it. After that, I'm lost. I don't know how to go in and edit it after I've saved it. I don't know how to post it for people to view it. I don't know how to do ANY of the rest of it. I suppose that you could say that once it opens up as a spreadsheet, it's game over for me.

I would love a crash course, quick run through, or any general advice (simple please though.. I'm VERY new to Google Docs).

Thank you to anyone willing and able to help.

HELP - Google Documents

2011-04-29T20:29:00.000-07:00

Okay.. so.. Simple question, I hope.

If I make a Form using a Google Document, how am I notified once someone fills out the form?

»EMAIL?

»Log into Google Docs and check something?

AH! I am so confused! I have to figure all of this stuff out.

PLEASE HELP.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

And the Winner Is...

2011-04-27T21:33:00.000-07:00

It's time to announce the winner of the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Flat Iron giveaway. In order to pick a winner, I use Random.org.

Here are your random numbers:
46
Timestamp: 2011-04-28 04:27:16 UTC

Belinda M said...
I follow your blog

April 9, 2011 4:00 PM

Congratulations, Belinda B! ~~I have already e-mailed you, be sure to check your spam. You will have 48 hours to respond; if you do not respond within the 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.~~
WINNER IS CONFIRMED!

REMINDER: Giveaway Ending Soon

2011-04-26T14:47:00.000-07:00

Remember, the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Flat Iron giveaway will be ending tomorrow night at 11:59 pm (eastern time).

The flat iron that is being given away is valued at $130!!

As of right now, there are only 161 entries! Be sure to enter for a chance to win!!

CLICK HERE to be directed to the giveaway!

A Night of Kabobs

2011-04-25T20:03:00.000-07:00

Tonight, we decided that it was time for a little change when dinner came around. Although we get different varieties of things for dinners, we still hadn't had kabobs.. Not once. So that's ALL we had tonight. We used Kraftrecipes.com and searched Kabobs.

Appetizer:

Salsa Roll-Ups Recipe

Dinner:

Grilled Rainbow Chicken Kabobs Recipe

(For Joshua's liking, I added white onions)

Dessert:

Fruity Kabobs Recipe

(We also used grapes, which were a fantastic addition)

Everything was so simple and tasted incredible! We've already decided that Kabob Night will be a part of our meals. Maybe once or twice a month? I think so. The great thing is that the possibilities are endless!

While you're here, be sure to check out my Karmin G3 Salon Pro FLAT IRON ($130 value!) giveaway! Ends on 4/27!!

Easter Dessert

2011-04-23T18:45:00.000-07:00

Super cute idea that I found when Googling ideas for a last minute dessert.

COOKIES & CREAM

Crack up your holiday guests with these cookie-and-ice-cream Easter eggs. The "shells" are made by molding sugar cookie dough over ovenproof custard bowls — a perfect job for kids.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon corn syrup
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Whipped cream
Lemon sherbert

MAKES 4 SERVINGS!

Instructions:
In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, corn syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour a little at a time. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill it until it is firm enough to roll.

Heat the oven to 375º. Wrap 4 ovenproof custard bowls in aluminum foil. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut out four 6-inch circles. Turn the bowls upside down and cover each with a dough circle, trimming the edges to create a cracked eggshell effect.

Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet, then set the inverted bowls on the rack. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cookies are light brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Then gently remove the cookies from the foil and let them cool completely.

When you're ready to serve dessert, set each shell on its side on a plate. Add a big dollop of whipped cream spilling out of the shell and top with a scoop of lemon sherbert.

Baby Shower Fruit Salad

2011-04-19T06:53:00.001-07:00

A friend of mine made this adorable 'stroller' for her cousins baby shower. I do believe that I will be doing the same for my baby shower. She said it's very simple. Held together by spears (which you could use anything of the sort).
»She cut the watermelon.
»Hollowed the watermelon out.
»Started putting the stroller together with slices of orange and using a strip of the watermelon as the handle!
»She then filled it up with all sorts of fruits (watermelon, strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, and orange slices!)

Absolutely simple --> slightly time consuming, but simple, none the less.

I think it's adorable and look forward to putting one together for my baby shower! I hope it's a big hit!!

While you're here, be sure to enter my Karmin G3 Salon Pro FLAT IRON giveaway! ($130 value!) Ends 4/27

Google Docs - Help, please!

2011-04-17T20:57:00.001-07:00

I suppose that I should just accept that being away from blogging for so long has made me a bit.. well, unwell. I cannot seem to figure anything out on here anymore.

I have created a form to make it easier for PR's. Unfortunately, I cannot figure out, for the life of me, how to put it on my blog.

I made the form using Google Docs. Saved the document, once I got it perfected to my liking. Then, when I was at the "home..?" page for Google Documents, I tried to Open the document to be sure everything looked correct. Of course, it didn't. Something went wrong.. I suppose. When it opened, what was supposed to be my ~~FORM~~ was now a GRID!

What went wrong?? How do I fix it? And after I get it fixed, how on earth do I post it to my blog? Phew!

PLEASE HELP!

HELP - Google Page Rank!!

2011-04-12T16:58:00.001-07:00

In order to get some of the best products for you, my readers, I am required a certain Google Rank. Here's my big problem, I don't know how to get a Google Page Rank!!

How do I get my blog to have a GOOD Google Page Rank?? PLEASE HELP!

Karmin G3 Salon Pro Giveaway - CLOSED

2011-04-05T21:07:00.000-07:00

HairTools.ca is a large hair tools store that stives to provide their customers with great quality products as well as outstanding customer service! They offer many different hair tools and products, from the 'Best Flat Iron' (according to MANY pleased customers) to great Hair Waxes!Product Description: Introducing the New Karmin G3 Salon Pro Hair Styling Iron, the Ultimate Hair Styling Tool. Whether you choose to curl, flip, straighten or add volume and body, the G3 is the only styling iron you will ever need. The Karmin Salon Pro is perfect for both professional use as well as at home with features such as flash quick heating, a tangle-free swivel cord and temperature settings for all hair types. Styling your hair is virtually effortless and results are smooth, silky, shiny hair. This ultra glossy and super sleek styling iron is available in 3 distinguishing and enticing shades, choose the one that reveals your personal style.

Product Features:
1. Ultra hard, mirror smooth Tourmaline Ceramic plate surfaces.
2. Negative ions and infrared heat (removes static) for silky shiny hair.
3. Ion field technology (seals in natural oils).
4. Micro-porous technology (locks in moisture).
5. Won't damage hair like other straighteners.
6. Straight-curl-flip-style.
7. Unparalleled infrared heat for deep, long lasting straightness.
8. Micro chip temperature control with infrared heat for flash quick heating.
9. 232°C (450°F) variable temperature control.
10. Tangle-free 3 meter, 360° swivel cord.

Your New Karmin Salon Pro Includes:
•Karmin G3 Salon Pro Styling Iron with 1" Pure Tourmaline Ceramic Plate.
•Instruction Manual
•3 Year Manufacturer's Warranty

WHAT YOU WIN:

1 winner will receive the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Styling Iron! ($130 value!!)

TO ENTER: (Required!) You must "like" Karmin Hair Tools on Facebook. Then come back here and tell me your Facebook name so that I can make sure you did so. (1 entry)

EXTRA ENTRIES:

*Follow my blog publicly. (2 entries)

*Grab My Button. (2 entries)

*Subscribe via e-mail. (2 entries)

*Follow Me on Facebook. (1 entry)

*Share this giveaway on Facebook. MUST leave link in comment. MUST link to giveaway.

*Follow Me on Twitter. (1 entry)

*Tweet the giveaway; MUST leave link in comment. MUST include @jerricapuck (1 entry)

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**ALL comments require an e-mail address. The only way you are not required to have your e-mail address in a comment is if it is EASILY viewable on your blog.
To better your chances of winning, be sure to leave a seperate comment for each entry that you complete. This giveaway will end Wednesday, April 27th at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time). I will contact the winner within 24 hours via e-mail and will also write a post announcing the winners. The winners will have 48 hours to respond, after that, a new winner will be chosen. Contest open to U.S. & Canada only.

I did not receive any form of compensation for this review. All views expressed here are my own. This post was written entirely for the enjoyment of my readers.

Baby Shower Stumped

2011-04-04T08:29:00.000-07:00

I've been trying to figure out different things for a baby shower.. Inexpensive things for a baby shower. I know that my mom, mother-in-laws, sister, and sister-in-laws will all be full of ideas, as well, but I'd like to hear from all of you!

Here are the two things I've decided on:

Easy to make OREO Truffles!! However, I think I will be using WHITE baker's chocolate to melt down, and then add a touch of red food coloring to make them PINK!! You can find this recipe HERE!

Juicy Fruit JELL-O! We'll use similar cups so that a little goes a long way with the guests. I know it's nothing too different or out of the ordinary, but I think it's a cute classic that won't cost too much! You can find this recipe HERE!

If you can think of a fun, cute, inexpensive of the following, please let me know:

*Snacks

*Drinks

*Games

Upcoming Event!!

2011-03-27T14:16:00.000-07:00

That's right! Something To Talk About will be hosting it's very first Event!!

In celebration of finding out the gender of our baby (which is a beautiful little GIRL), I will be hosting an event full of must-have baby items, this means GIVEAWAYS!!

I have not yet decided when the event will start or for how long it will last, but I will post all of the information as soon as I get it all figured out!

If you, your company, or someone you know would like to help sponsor this event or donate a product for a giveaway, please contact me through e-mail at jerricapuck@yahoo.com!

It's been too long!!

2011-03-15T12:38:00.000-07:00

Oh my, it has been far too long since I last posted anything. So many things have happened since I last posted a personal post!! Okay, get ready to take it all in!!

Well, in case you don't remember, Joshua and I are back together.

We are expecting a little ball of joy, and we've found out that our "Little Gummy Bear" is going to be a beautiful baby GIRL!! Her name will be Aliya Jade, pronounced Ah-lee-ya.

Also, we got married!! Yepp, that's correct!! This past Saturday - 3.12.11 - was when we decided to exchange vows and rings.

Here are a couple pictures from the wedding..

The rest are on my Facebook. They are not loading all too well right now.

Surprise, surprise!!

2010-12-13T08:14:00.000-08:00

Sadly, we no longer have internet for the time being. We're in the process of trying to get it back though. -- This is one of the reasons that I havew not been posting.
But I had to be sure and get on the blogsphere to share some exciting news.
Joshua and I are having a baby!! I'm about 6 weeks. Give or take. I haven't been to the baby doctor, only to the health clinic.
We're really excited!!
I'll announce how far along I am and everything as quickly as I find out!! :)

GourmetGiftBaskets.com Review

2010-11-09T09:52:00.000-08:00

A while back, I offered a Review & Giveaway from Gourmet Gift Baskets. I told you about the many treats that came in the Basket that I gave to my Mommy for Mother's Day! It was packed full!!

This review of the Nutcracker Drum™ Christmas Gift Basket is nothing short of the last basket.

There were so many items filling up this adorable, yet, nicely sized drum!! Check out what all came inside:

· Red Nutcracker Cookie by Nikki's Cookies - .75 oz. - An all natural sugar cookie covered in dark chocolate, shaped like a nutcracker.
· Green Nutcracker Cookie by Nikki's Cookies - .75 oz. - Another chocolate nutcracker cookie of Nikki's boasts ingredients like Wisconsin farmer's butter.
· Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Brittle by Holly Baking Co. - 6 oz. - This amazing delicacy has a cookie taste and brittle crunch, covered with chocolate and peppermints.
· Peanut Brittle by Old Dominion Peanut Company - 10 oz. - A staple holiday treat, this Old Dominion Peanut Brittle will leave them wanting more!
· Butter Wafers by Lady Walton - 2 oz. - Light and decadent, these Butter Wafers are melt in your mouth delicious and are perfect for our holiday baskets.
· White Chocolate Amaretto Filled Wafers by Lady Walton - 2 oz. - White chocolate and amaretto give an indulgent twist on a classic favorite.
· English Toffee Caramels by Marich - 2.1 oz. - Milk chocolate surrounds toffee flavored caramel. Do we need to say more?
· Peanut Roll by Dillon's Gourmet - 3 oz. - Sweetly salty roasted peanuts and rich caramel encompass a nougat center of heaven.
· Praline Pecans by Dillon's Gourmet - 2.5 oz. - This creamy pecan delight is a Southern, old fashioned recipe and that's why you'll see it so many of our Christmas gift baskets.

That's right!! All of these items! Nothing short of delicious, without a doubt. Joshua and I have been snacking on all of these goodies for a few days now. They make great snacks to take to work with me.

We've savored eery bite, and still have quite a bit left. We don't want to rush out of the yummyness. My favorite is the Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Brittle. It's sort of like a Thin Mint, but better. [I can't believe I just admitted that!!]

GourmetGiftBaskets.com has so many different types of baskets for all sorts of occaisons.

I suggest checking out their Thanksgiving Baskets and their Christmas Baskets.. after all, the holidays are just around the corner!!

Never Enough..

2010-09-13T09:10:00.000-07:00

Yepp, I said it. Never Enough.
Never enough TIME, that is. I miss blogging. I miss being a part of the blogsphere. It became a huge part of my life, but then life became a part of my life.
After Joshua and I decided to split up, after a year & a half of being together, I kept myself busy. VERY BUSY. Working full-time. Going to school full-time. Never giving myself the time to think about where life could take me, as I was not ready to be on my own.
Things got rough.
After a few months of complete craziness, Joshua and I have decided to give us another try. We were both able to funtion without one another, just neither of us funtioned very well.
Everything seems to be back in order. We're happy again. Maybe we just needed that last bit of freedom? Either way, we both missed each other.

I couldn't be happier to say that I'm doing well again. I'm still working part-time, and going to school full-time. I stay pretty busy throughout most days, and he does the same.
I can't say this undoubtfully, but you can expect more posts and such to come soon. He seems to be my inspiration at blogging. :)

I hope that you're all doing wonderfully and I can't wait to get all caught up.

How are you all?!?!

And the Winner Is..

2010-07-29T22:07:00.000-07:00

It's time to announce the winner of the Yum Yum Snack's Sample Variety Pack giveaway.

Here are your random numbers:
2
Timestamp: 2010-07-30 05:15:19 UTC

Lindsay said...
I follow your blog. #1
July 14, 2010 11:58 PM

Congratulations, Lindsay! ~~I have already e-mailed you, be sure to check your spam. You will have 48 hours to respond; if you do not respond within the 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.~~ WINNER HAS BEEN CONFIRMED!!

Yum Yum Snacks Review & Giveaway 7/29 - CLOSED

2010-07-14T22:10:00.000-07:00

Who loves eating snacks? Believe me when I say that my hand is raised as high as it will go. I eat snacks all day long; keep them in my purse, in my car, even on a table next to my bed. The bad thing about eating snacks so frequently? The health factor. Let’s face it; snacks aren’t always the healthiest of choices, especially if you want something to taste good. Well, stress no more…YumYumSnacks.com offers a large variety of healthy snacks!

About the Company: Yum Yum Snack's mission is to provide toddlers, kids and adults with natural, organic and healthy snacks that are convenient and fun. At Yum Yum Sisters LLC, our Registered Dietitian has carefully reviewed all the ingredients of the snacks we sell, and all of our snacks have been taste-tested and approved by our Yum Yum Kids (panel of judges). As a family owned business in Wisconsin, we know how important it is for you to provide yourself and your children with nutritious and healthy snacks that can be fun to eat at home or "on the go". All snacks we carry are all natural, vegetarian and many are organic.

The box of snacks that I received was one of the Sample Snack Packs that have tons of goodies. When I say tons, I mean it; the package was filled to the tippy top! And for those of you who have kept up with my blog, you know that I love eating; so this was a nice piece of heaven for me. The snacks ranged from chips to candies all the way to apple sauce – now that’s what I call variety.

When I first received the package and opened it, I looked at the samples, but didn’t know exactly what to think. I usually don’t like “healthy” snacks; I like to taste the sugar & fattening stuff, I suppose. So, after a while of staring at the snacks, I opened a few and started tasting. It surprised me a lot, but they all tasted good, even the flavored apple sauce, which I was expecting to be horrible.

Yum Yum Snacks has so many options to choose from when purchasing healthy (and yummy) snacks:
Healthy Kids Snacks
Snack, Bars, Chips, Crackers
Fruit, Veggie & Nut Snacks
Low Fat & Low Calorie
Snacks in Bulk

They even have lotion, shampoo, and conditioner.

So, be sure to stop by Yum Yum Snacks and check out all of their delicious (and nutritious) snacks! Also, use the promotional code NOGUILT for 10% off any $35.00 purchase or more sub-total prior to shipping costs.
WHAT YOU WIN:1 winner will receive a Sample Snack Pack filled with tons of yummy goodies!

TO ENTER:Required: Go to YumYumSnacks.com & tell me which snack you would love to try. (1 entry)

EXTRA ENTRIES:
*Grab My Button. (2 entries)
*Subscribe via e-mail. (2 entries)
*Follow my blog publicly. (2 entries)
*Follow Me on Twitter. (1 entry)
*Tweet the giveaway; MUST leave link in comment. MUST include @jerricapuck
*Share my giveaway: Facebook, Technorati, etc. Tell me where you shared it and leave link. (1 entry)
*Write up a post about the giveaway, include a link back to the giveaway. (5 entries!)

**ALL comments require an e-mail address. This means that even if you include your e-mail address in the required entry and then do all extra entries, you still need to have your e-mail address in each extra entry, as well. If an e-mail address is not provided in a comment, I will delete the comment. The only exception, is if you have a blog & have your e-mail visable on your profile or have the e-mail button on your profile.
To better your chances of winning, be sure to leave a seperate comment for each entry that you complete.
This giveaway will end Thursday, July 29th at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time). I will contact the winners within 24 hours via e-mail and will also write a post announcing the winners. The winners will have 24 hours to respond (due to Mother's Day being on the 9th), after that, a new winner will be chosen. Contest open to Continental U.S. citizens only.
I received a Sample Snack Pack free of cost, in order to do my review. The opinions expressed here are 100% my own.

Life has caught up with me..

2010-07-14T22:02:00.000-07:00

It seems as though it's been ages since I've had the time for my poor blog. I'm sure that many of you have thought that I've forgotten it; I haven't. I've just been so caught up in life, my job, and trying to get through to the next step of where I'm going.
I apologize for not giving much info on anything..
But I'm going to try my best to check in a bit more..
As a way to make up for my absense, I have a nice review & giveaway coming up very soon!! You'll want to check it out;; very delicious and super healthy!! Yesss, I did just say "delicious" and "healthy" in the same sentence. :) :)
Sooo, be sure to keep your eyes peeled.

Everything4Mom.com Review

2010-06-10T00:15:00.000-07:00

I don’t know about you, but I love to have a good purse. Although I am not a purse-aholic, I am quite picky. I’ve actually had the exact same purse since my freshman year (that’s over four years!!). Needless to say, the inside is not holding up very well anymore; there are holes in the bottom, and I tend to lose things more often than I should. However, this is not the case anymore.
Now, I have the Photo “Brag Bag” Purse from Everything4Mom.com. I love this purse – honest. When I took it to show my mom, she could not believe that I actually found a purse that I was willing to trade my old one in on!

I have not yet found enough pictures to put in the picture spaces, but I do have a few.

About the Company: Everything4Mom.com began in February 2006 and we strive to help you celebrate Moms, Mothers, and Motherhood. Moms lay the foundation of their children's lives and hold the world in their hands, so to speak, because they help to establish their children's sense of character, concern for others, morality, and so on. No other role is more influential!
Everything4Mom.com helps you give back to your Mom and thank her for all she has done and continues to do for you! We offer a great collection of gifts just for Moms, gifts that will help your Mom know how important and loved she is. All employees at Everything4Mom.com are mothers; we know what moms want: personalized, pampering gifts that show loving thought and concern.
Everything4Mom .com is the perfect place for kids, dads, and others to say "Thanks!" and "I love you!" to the mothers and women in their lives. We provide you with a selection of unique, personal, and heartwarming gifts that will make Mom feel like Queen for the Day!

Let’s face it, purses are pretty darn important. It helps to allow a woman to be a woman. We’re able to carry everything from our over-sized wallets to make-up to feminine products all in our purse. Nobody knows what’s inside except for us… Sometimes, I even carry food; no, I’m not talking about a piece of gum, I mean FOOD!

Thanks to Everything4Mom.com, I was able to finally retire my old purse and feel comfortable with my new one. I really like being able to “brag” with the pictures that I have in the sides of my purse – pictures of me with my parents, sister, and a few friends. I’ve already received compliments on it and have only had it for almost two weeks.

Be sure to take a look at Everything4Mom.com, as they have all sorts of great items that you can gift to someone, or snag for yourself.
»Gift Baskets
»Mother’s Bracelets
»Mother’s Rings & Necklaces
»Personalized Gifts for Mom
»Photo Purses, Bags, & Totes
»Apparel for Moms
»Chocolate & Toffee Gifts
»Cheesecake Gifts
»Bath, Body, & Spa Gifts
»Home Décor Gifts, and
»Gardening Gifts
So, there are plenty of options to find that perfect item for that certain someone.

Update On Everything

2010-05-26T07:04:00.000-07:00

Wow! It's really been a long time since I've had the time to post about anything, and I apologize deeply.

First off, I would like to thank all of you that have been bearing with me while I get things straightened out in my life.

The Updating Part:

**Joshua and I have made a mutual agreement to go our seperate ways - stay friends, but not be together. Although we both cared for each other very much; life was pulling us in our seperate ways and things were getting to be a bit too much. We began to argue - a lot. Which is something that neither of us wanted for ourselves, nor for each other. We are still friends and talk periodically. And although we were both sad to part, we've found that we're just as happy with being friends - and a lot less stressed.

**Although I was hired in as a part timer, I have been working between 8 - 10 hours a day at my new job, Shoe Show. The main manager is on vacation until June 1st, so I'm able to pick up on a ton of hours. I am currently in training for a promotion to Key Holder!! I'm working like crazy, but loving how busy it's keeping me.

**I'm getting all of my paperwork ready for my Fall semester at Chattanooga State and am very excited to be starting my 3rd semester!!

Once my manager gets off of vacation, things will calm down more. My hours will drop a lot (which is good and bad) and I'll be able to be back on the computer a bit more. I have a review (and possible giveaway) coming in the next week or two - so be on the look out.

Once again, I want to thank you all for sticking through these crazy times with me. Life's been a bit of a mess for the last couple of weeks and I'm only just now able to start catching up with it. But I hope to be back with you all soon. :)

Luggage Sets Review

2010-05-17T07:53:00.000-07:00

Do you enjoy traveling? What about traveling with style? That's where Luggage Sets comes in at.

They offer over 300 luggage sets to choose from!! If I do say so myself, that sounds like there's plenty of choices for anyone. One of my personal favorites is the Travelers Club Marseille 3-Piece Expandable Luggage Set.

Believe me, I know what you're all thinking .. "Luggage is so expensive..." but on their site, you can even compare prices, which allows you to find the perfect price (and set of luggage) just for you.
Luggage Sets also provides discount codes on their home page. Their current discounts are below:

Shop the Irv's Luggage Gift Center and Save 15% on Great Gifts for Grads, plus get Free Shipping on $99+.

Coupon Code:GRAD15
Valid through 6/30/10

Not too many companies post discount codes on their home page, so I think that deserves two thumbs up.

Another nifty quality that you can find on their home page is the search box. You can search by brand or name of set, color/pattern, price range, number of pieces, and outer shell type!! That's a lot of options to go through, which makes it easier for you to find just what you're looking for.

So head on over and check out their (OVER) 300 sets of luggage, I'm sure you'll find something you love.

Sorry for the lack of personal posts..

2010-05-06T20:02:00.001-07:00

I apologize for personal posts that I've had (or, lack thereof) recently. Everything is just so crazy right now.
I've finished all of my finals - WOOO!! I'm done with my second semester of college!!!!! YAY!

Now, my sister, Rebecca (which I hadn't seen in almost 10 years - long story) is up, visiting - so I'm spending as much time with her as possible!! <3

And on top of that - I'm starting a job tomorrow! I'll be working at Shoe Show! :)

But, hopefully, I'll get back to more posts soon.

I hope that you're all doing wonderfully and can't wait to catch up!

Make-Over Time!

2010-05-03T20:57:00.000-07:00

Yepp, that's right - Something To Talk About has received it's first make-over since the first week I started (July 2009)!!!
Curtesy of Jessica from A Blog To Brag About, I was able to get a nice new look.. free!!

If you like my new layout, go check out her Portfolio and see if there's anything else that interests you..
She has great Prices on Packages and awesome prices for Particular Elements of a blog, as well!

Thanks so much, Jessica! I really love the new layout - my blog seems so much more -- bloggishly modern? :) I love it!!!

Saturday 9: #18

2010-05-01T09:10:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Saturday 9: Changes

1. Tell us about one thing that you'd change about yourself if you could.
I wish that I could do things at the spur of the moment sometimes - I tend to think things through too much and so I don't have as much fun as I'd like.

2. Mattel decides to make a Barbie-like (or Ken-like) doll of you -- what would be the most important accessory or accessories they would absolutely have to package you with in order to portray your lifestyle?
Treble clefs, for music - I have a treble clef necklace, it's on my class ring that I wear, my earrings, and it's tattooed on me.

3. Hey, do you like surprises? If yes, what kinds?
Absolutely - I like all surprises!!

4. What was the last snail mail that you received that was significant?
I received a "Thank you" card from Julie ;; Julie, you're a doll!!

5. If you could pick out a brand new nickname for yourself, what would you choose and why?
Hmm. I like my nicknames.

6. John Edward's mistress was on Oprah this past Thursday. She stated that no third person can break up a marriage, so it had to be broken before the two started doing the nasty. Do you buy that?
I've always believed that in order for someone to come in between a relationship, there had to be an unlocked door that they were allowed in. (Basically, someone had to let the third person in).

7. Do you think it is okay to keep secrets from your s/o?
Nope. I mean, you are entitled to your own thoughts, but nothing serious.

8. Have you ever played Truth or Dare? If yes, what's the weirdest dare that you did?
I have played, but I really cannot remember.

9. What, in hindsight, the stupidest thing that you have ever done?
Oh wow, I don't even really know where to start. I've certainly had my moments.

And the winner is...

2010-05-01T03:34:00.001-07:00

It's time to announce the two winners of the GourmetGiftBaskets.com giveaway for the Mother's Day Sweets & Treats Gift Basket.

Here are your random numbers:
92
Timestamp: 2010-05-01 10:36:50 UTC

cristiniscouponcrazy said...
4/28-daily tweet-http://twitter.com/crstniscpncrzy/status/13045933202
April 28, 2010 7:59 PM

Congratulations, Cristin! I have already e-mailed you, be sure to check your spam. You will have 48 hours to respond; if you do not respond within the 24 hours, a new winner will be chosen.

Aloha Friday #17

2010-04-30T07:43:00.000-07:00

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link at An Island Life – The home of Aloha Friday. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My Question:
If you're in a long-term relationship or married, do you and your significant other ever go on dates?

My Answer:
As a matter of fact, we do! We go on picniks and all sorts of other "dates".

While you're here, check out my Mother's Day giveaway (Sweets & Treats Gift Basket).. Giveaway ends tonight!

Reminder: Giveaway Ending Tonight

2010-04-30T00:03:00.000-07:00

One winner will receive a Mother's Day Sweets & Treats Gift Basket from GourmetGiftBaskets.com!

Be sure to enter... Giveaway ends tonight at 11:59 PM (central time).

Farm Rich Review

2010-04-29T07:41:00.000-07:00

I don’t know about you, but I love eating snacks. Sometimes, I have days that I won’t eat a single meal because I’m too busy snacking all day long. (I know, I know, not healthy… shame, shame.) A few of my favorite snacks come from Farm Rich.

About the Company: Farm Rich products have been setting the standard for delicious, easy-to-prepare food the whole family loves.

Farm Rich foods taste like nothing else because they're made like nothing else – with 100% real ingredients like real cheese, high-quality meats and fresh vegetables. Our snacks, appetizers, and breakfast foods are quick-frozen and carefully packaged so busy families can prepare great tasting food within minutes.

Farm Rich is a Rich's Consumer Brand, which brings to market some of the food industry's leading retail brands including SeaPak Shrimp Co., Casa Di Bertacchi and more.
From early morning breakfasts to midnight snacks, we're proud to say Farm Rich products have become synonymous with high quality and great taste.

The other day, Joshua and I went to WalMart with a coupon for one free Farm Rich product of our choosing. As we looked at those bags filled with snacky goodness through those fingerprinted, fogged up, glass doors in the freezer section, we figured out something – we couldn’t just choose one item! So we grabbed the Quesadillas and Cheese Sticks. We hurried home, popped the snacks onto a big pan and threw them into the oven. I turned my timer on and…BAM! It was time to chow down.

Mmmm, mmm, mmm.

There’s really not much more to say than that.

Quesadillas: Thin authentic tortilla-style crust stuffed with a special blend of 100% real Mozzarella, Cheddar, & Monterey Jack cheese and grilled, all white meat chicken with a zesty kick.

My Experience: I didn’t expect them to taste as good as they sounded, then again, I do love Farm Rich. I was right to trust my instincts of getting them. The cheese melted just perfectly in the quesadillas and the chicken is delicious. It is true, they have a certain kick to them, but I prefer things with more of a kick so we used some homemade salsa and dipped the quesadillas into it.

Cheese Sticks: They’re made from 100% real mozzarella cheese and are breaded and seasoned to perfection.

My Experience: No complaints here. The cheese sticks came out of the oven nice and crispy. They didn’t get soggy as we were eating other things. That’s a big plus to me. The breading is super yummy; I’m the type of person that usually just peels off the breading and leaves it on my plate because I don’t typically like it, but with Farm Rich, the breading was just as good as the rest of it.

Everything was wonderful, as it usually is with Farm Rich.

So why not get you something from Farm Rich? It’s nice to have a few nights that are dedicated to snacking – no stand in front of the stove for hours cooking something up…Just toss them in the oven, set a timer, and you’re ready to go.

Check out their site and look at all of the different products that they have to offer. While you’re there, be sure to check their Promotions; there are many things you could win (and being a blog author, I know how much you all enjoy winning free stuff!)

Mmm, Mmm.. I want it.

2010-04-29T06:52:00.000-07:00

I love cooking, baking, and trying to make the food look presentable after it's finished. But to be totally honest, I'm not the best baker.

I've burnt brownies, cupcakes, muffins, and of course... Cakes all in the past two months.

I've come to face it, I'm no where close to being Martha Stewart.
But that's why places like Bake Me a Wish! exist...to help people like me eat delicious tasting cake - even though we can't bake it.
Bake Me a Wish! is the award-winning, premium nationwide service for delivery of gourmet cakes for every occasion.

Right now, the following sites are each hosting a giveaway from Bake Me a Wish! Winner gets to choose which Bake Me a Wish! cake that they'd like to win!!
The Mom Reviews

Jabbering Jessi

Sleepless Merrie

I personally am feeling the Red Velvet Chocolate Cake or maybe the Chocolate Truffle Lave Cake! Mmm, Mmm.. I want it!

Vanilla Berry Parfaits with Meringue Cookies

2010-04-27T23:50:00.000-07:00

Ingredients

Custard:
2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter

Remaining ingredients:
1/4 cup raspberry preserves
1 tablespoon framboise (raspberry brandy)
1 2/3 cups fresh blackberries (about 5 1/2 ounces)
1 1/3 cups fresh raspberries (about 6 ounces)
1 cup fresh blueberries (about 4 1/2 ounces)
12 large fat-free vanilla meringue cookies (such as Miss Meringue), divided

Preparation
To prepare custard, place milk in a medium saucepan. Scrape seeds from bean; add seeds and bean to milk. Heat milk mixture over medium heat to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around the edge (do not boil); discard bean.

Combine sugar and next 3 ingredients (through egg yolks) in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Gradually add hot milk mixture to sugar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return milk mixture to pan; cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 5 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add butter, stirring until melted. Pour into a bowl; cool completely. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.

Combine preserves and framboise in large bowl. Reserve 6 blackberries, 6 raspberries, and 6 blueberries. Fold remaining berries into preserves mixture.

Reserve 6 cookies. Place remaining cookies in a large zip-top plastic bag. Crush cookies using a rolling pin.

Spoon 1/4 cup custard into each of 6 tall glasses; spoon 1/3 cup berry mixture over each serving; top each serving with 1/3 cup crushed meringues, 1/4 cup custard, and 1/3 cup berry mixture. Top each serving with 1 blackberry, 1 raspberry, 1 blueberry, and 1 cookie.

Nutritional Information
Calories: 268 (21% from fat)
Fat: 6.3g (sat 3.2g,mono 2.1g,poly 0.6g)
Protein: 5.8g
Carbohydrate: 48.8g
Fiber: 3.7g
Cholesterol: 115mg
Iron: 0.6mg
Sodium: 125mg
Calcium: 149mg

And the winners are..

2010-04-27T23:35:00.001-07:00

It's time to announce the two winners of the Fom-Mom.com giveaway for the MVP Care Packages.

Here are your random numbers:
166
7
Timestamp: 2010-04-28 06:37:42 UTC

#166:
Anne J said...
I follow on twitter, lunaj1456
April 27, 2010 6:35 PM

#7:
Jennifer @ Giveaways and More! said...
Tweet! http://twitter.com/curlyq776/status/12107363517
April 13, 2010 7:46 AM

Congratulations ladies!! I have already e-mailed you, be sure to check your spam. You will have 48 hours to respond; if you do not respond within the 24 hours, a new winner will be chosen.

Hi There, Remember Me?

2010-04-24T09:28:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry for the lack of personal posts lately. Joshua and I have been so tied with with trying to find work, studying for finals, and wishing that we had the money for a HOUSE.
In the next few days, I should be getting more posts to you all, and maybe some today, as well.. (due to the incredibly rainy weather..)

Ahh, we've needed this rain for a long time. The pollon was so thick on my white car that it looked like it really was yellow!! Eeek.

Be sure to check out my giveaways going on - they both would make wonderful "me time" prizes or gifts for Mother's Day!! :) You can find the links for them on my sidebar. :)

GourmetGiftBaskets.com Review & Giveaway - CLOSED

2010-04-23T08:42:00.000-07:00

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and being that it’s so close, I’d say it’s time for shopping! My mom is one of my best friends – she’s amazing! So, while getting her something for Mother’s Day, I want it to be something that is of her worth, which is pretty high up on a pedestal, if you ask me. :)

Needless to say, my mom is pretty low maintenance. She doesn’t want jewelry or a pretty spring time dress – that’s just not much of her style. But my mom loves chocolate – anything chocolate. While looking online, I came across the perfect gift basket for my mom from GourmetGiftBaskets.com. So I got this basket for my mom as an Early Mother’s Day present and she’s been reviewing it (and sharing some of the yummy goodies) with me.

A Bit about the Company: For a small company, GourmetGiftBaskets.com likes pulling off big projects that make it easier for customers to assemble an assortment of foods and flowers for a holiday or special occasion.
In 2008, GourmetGiftBaskets.com (No. 446) was the fastest-growing web-only merchant in Internet Retailer’s latest annual ranking of the 500 largest online retailers. GourmetGiftBaskets.com grew web sales last year by 172% to $12 million from $4.4 million in 2007. Despite the recession, GourmetGiftBaskets.com grew because the company developed web site features and functions that enhanced content, provided greater product detail and expedited checkout, says founder and president Ryan Abood.

The gift basket that I (ha, my mom) received is the Mother’s Day Sweets & Treats Basket. My mom adores it. She was so excited to, not only get something in a package FOR HER) but to receive something with so many goodies. Here’s a list of what she got in her basket:
• Bountiful Harvest Granola by GourmetGiftBaskets.com
• Key Lime White Chocolate Chip Cookies by Brent & Sams
• Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Melt-a-Ways by Chocolates on Broadway
• Cranberry Orange Tango by Nutorious
• Metropolitan Trail Mix by GourmetGiftBaskets.com
• Chocolate Nut Medley by Marich

Be sure to check out all of their exciting gift baskets. They have so many different gift baskets for all sorts of occasions.

My mom is a doll, plain and simple. She’s easy to please and loves anything from anyone. But this, I think, was one of the best gifts to give to my mom. I took one picture of her with her Mother’s Day present from GourmetGiftBaskets.com and didn’t get the chance to take any separate pictures of the items; my mom dug into the basket head first.

WHAT YOU WIN:1 winner will receive a Mother's Day Sweets & Treats Gift Basket!

TO ENTER:
Required: Become a facebook fan of GourmetGiftBaskets.com. Leave a comment on their wall telling them one product on their website that you like. Then come back here and let me know you did, please leave link to your comment if you know how. I WILL BE CHECKING. (1 entry)

EXTRA ENTRIES:
*Grab My Button. (2 entries)
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*Follow my blog publicly. (2 entries)
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*Tweet the following; MUST leave link in comment (1 entry, unlimited): I just entered to win a GourmetGiftBasket for Mother's Day from @jerricapuck http://tiny.cc/gy9bs Ends 4/30
*Share my giveaway: Facebook, Technorati, etc. Tell me where you shared it and leave link. (1 entry)
*Write up a post about the giveaway, include a link back to the giveaway. (5 entries!)

**ALL comments require an e-mail address. This means that even if you include your e-mail address in the required entry and then do all extra entries, you still need to have your e-mail address in each extra entry, as well. If an e-mail address is not provided in a comment, I will delete the comment. The only exception, is if you have a blog & have your e-mail visable on your profile or have the e-mail button on your profile.
To better your chances of winning, be sure to leave a seperate comment for each entry that you complete.
This giveaway will end Friday, April 30th at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time). I will contact the winners within 24 hours via e-mail and will also write a post announcing the winners. The winners will have 24 hours to respond (due to Mother's Day being on the 9th), after that, a new winner will be chosen. Contest open to Continental U.S. citizens only.I received the Mother's Day Sweets & Treats basket free of cost, in order to do my review. The opinions expressed here are 100% my own.

And the winner is...

2010-04-20T09:38:00.000-07:00

It's time to announce the winner of the DORMBUYS.COM giveaway for the Prize Package filled with goodies.

Here are your random numbers:
42
Timestamp: 2010-04-20 16:41:59 UTC

Anonymous said...
I like the low top stools.
brent5y@yahoo.co.uk
April 8, 2010 9:10 AM

Congratulation Brent5! WINNER IS CONFIRMED!
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Buckle Down Design Contest

2010-04-19T11:59:00.000-07:00

Not too long ago, I review BeltsDirect. You can view my Review, by clicking on Review. Now, Buckle Down (which is the same company) is hosting a Buckle Design Contest!!

Are you extrememly talented whenever it comes to designs? Do you know someone else that's really talented?
Enter the contest.
You could win $500!!

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