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It’s Tough Not To Like the Kyocera Brigadier

November 2, 2014 by barb

kyocera brigadier

Can your iPhone 6 do that? It's OK to admit the answer you are looking for is, UM, NO? Admit it, you probably just winced a bit when I dropped it. It's the stuff tech lovers nightmares are made of. We pay more money for the Otterboxes to protect our precious phones than the phone itself it seems like these days. But, Kyocera and Bear Grylls would like to put to an end to the daily terror of the dreaded "phone drop". They have accomplished that goal with this tough little phone my guys are fighting over, the Kyocera Brigadier Verizon sent us to test out. Oh, and by the way....the phone came up with a tiny chip in the plastic casing of the phone, about the size of a pin head in the above video. The phone itself was unscathed. While the main feature of this phone is pretty obvious: IT'S TOUGHER THAN A HONEY BADGER....There are a few other things that make this a favorite in this house: Street noise is cancelled out. This has been really useful for my husband making calls while downtown. It's got a heavy, sturdy feel and you're not afraid if it takes a tumble. Built in flashlight means not having to use a third party app. The altitude detector has been great while hiking ...

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Filed Under: reviews Tagged With: #vzwbuzz, sponsored

Halloween Bar Accessories & 20% Off Gordmans Coupon

October 19, 2014 by barb

halloween bar accessories

Everyone knows we go all out for Halloween at this house. Last year I shared how we decorate the outside of the house and use technology side effects to scare little children. This year I thought I would share the inside of the house and how, while you are tricking the kids outside, you can treat the kids inside. Click the picture below to see ideas for stepping up the tricks outside. This year, inside, we are going for anything but scary. We are setting up treats inside with these Halloween bar accessories for the grownups with things I found at Gordmans. I finally found the perfect cauldron and I am going to whip up a batch of easy Chicken Chili from my latest Wildtree Frozen Meal Workshop to put in it. This does have a pumpkin cutout on the other side but it is the perfect size for holding my whole crockpot insert and just turning it around. PS-I love, love, love the green creepy hand in the above picture and it was on sale for $2.99!! Slow Cooker Chicken Chili 1-1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ cubes 1 medium onion, finely chopped 15 oz can black beans, drained & rinsed 15 oz can white beans, drained & rinsed 1 cup frozen ...

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Filed Under: family fun Tagged With: halloween, sponsored

How to Promote Your Blog Giveaway

October 10, 2014 by barb

how to promote blog giveaway

Running a fabulous giveaway and need some help promoting? Here is a list of free places you can submit your blog link put together by Sarah at Moose and Tater and myself . The list is ordered by day of the week and is checked often to make sure the information remains current. If you find an error in any of the links, or a linky stops participating just leave me a comment and I will fix it. If you would like to learn how to promote your blog giveaway the simplest way is to follow each of these links on the given day and add your link to their list. Make sure your title includes what the prize is, who it is open to and the end date. For example- Vitamix Blender System, US & CAN, Ends 10/20/14.  After you have entered a few you will find that the system recognizes you and filling out each form just takes seconds. If you are having a hard time seeing this list, make sure you are signed into Google. If you would like to submit a giveaway linky for consideration in this list, please leave me a comment with the day the linky is published and also the URL to the linky.   ...

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Filed Under: Blog Tips & Tricks, giveaways Tagged With: blog advice, giveaways

Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Vitamix Giveaway

October 9, 2014 by barb

Vitamix Giveaway

As we can all tell by the pink flying everywhere it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month .... and as a coincidence I had to cancel my mammogram last month. What a crappy thing to do to myself right? You know, kids sick, can't make appointment. But reading all my friends posts about how cancer has touched their lives I know I need to get in. Such a powerful reminder to take care of me! When my friend Lori had breast cancer (she is doing great now) I made her a recipe to help with the nausea and as a joke called it Chemo Moonshine. It is something I really relied on when I was undergoing chemo for Lupus a few years ago. Since I posted it last year it has gone semi-viral on Pinterest and nothing makes me happier than having someone post that it helped or seeing people talk about it on a Breast Cancer board. Seriously, one of my favorite moments as a blogger knowing I actually helped someone going through this horrific fight feel just a tad better. Please click on the picture below for the recipe. I would be honored to have you make this for someone in your life battling chemo. Seeing what a difference posting this simple recipe made for so many people inspired me to say YES when ...

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Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: #ABB, giveaway

Essential Oils Fall Diffuser Blends

October 1, 2014 by barb

fall diffuser blends

Looking to bring Fall inside and spice up your diffuser with some new essential oils blends? I have some great Fall diffuser blends for you to try then. Don't have a diffuser yet? I LOVE my Young Living Diffuser! Click over to see how you can get one today. Pumpkin Pie Diffuser Blend 5 drops cinnamon essential oil 1 drop clove essential oil 1 drop nutmeg essential oil Donuts & Cider Fall Diffuser Blend 6 drops Stress Away 3 drops Cinnamon Bark 2 drops Orange Orange Spice Fall Diffuser Blend 5 drops orange essential oil 1 drop cinnamon essential oil 1 drop clove essential oil 1 drop nutmeg essential oil Snickerdoodle Diffuser Blend 5 drops Stress Away essential oil 3 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil 1 drop Nutmeg essential oil Pumpkin Spice Diffuser Blend 4 drops cardamom essential oil 2 drops orange essential oil 1 drop cinnamon essential oil 1 drop clove essential oil Walk in the Woods Fall Diffuser Blend 4 drops cypress essential oil 2 drops white fir essential oil 2 drops sandalwood essential oil Fall Leaves Diffuser Blend 6 drops orange essential oil 1 drop ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Essential Oils Tagged With: diy, essential oils

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I truly love the wonderful chaos of motherhood, but as my kids grew, I started craving a different kind of pace and a sense of calm I couldn't quite find.

Moving to the coast, which is my happy place, really changed how I live the day to day. Now, I just try to bring more calm into our days, even though they're still pretty busy.

It's not about making life perfect. It's just finding some balance and little bits of peace in the middle of the happy hustle, letting the salt air work its magic on the chaos.

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