SODASTREAM REVIEW & GIVEAWAY (*CLOSED*)

SodaStream was kind enough to send me the Fountain Jet Soda Starter Kit and 9 variety of regular and diet flavors to review. Me and my family were happy to try it out and see how it would taste. To our surprise we loved it.

The machine was incredibly easy to assemble. We loved that we could place the machine anywhere on our kitchen counter since we didn't have to consider outlet access. Visit http://www.sodastreamusa.com/ for all their SodaStream soda makers and varieties of flavors.

The instructions were as simple as three steps:

1.) Fill the bottle with chilled water to fill line. You want to make sure the water is cold for best results.

2.) Tilt, screw bottle into the machine and press top button (until you hear buzzing) to carbonate the water to your liking. Three presses is standard but you could press less for a flatter soda or more for a fizzier drink. The bottles are designed to be high-pressure resistant so they can withstand the process no matter how much fizz you add.

3.) Unscrew bottle from the machine, add a capful of the SodaMix of your choice, swirl and voila! One liter of bottle just the way you like it.

I definitely enjoyed my SodaStream Maker! It's a great product that works efficiently. It was fast, and easy to use! That is something I love and look for in products! I loved the soda so much because it really did taste fresher than soda you would buy in the store! We look forward to making more soda with our maker! I know that everyone will be as impressed with SodaStream as we have!

SodaStream is generously giving away a Fountain Jet Soda Starter Kit to one of my lucky readers. That's a $100 value!

MANDATORY: Visit http://www.sodastreamusa.com/Sodamix-Flavors-C12.aspx and tell me a flavor you would like to try. (Diet or Regular)

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Open to US. Giveaway ends on May 20, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Winner will be selected by random.org and notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply back before a new winner is selected. Please remember to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. GOOD LUCK!

THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE

This is what SORRY looks like.
This is what TIRED looks like.

This is what COURAGE looks like.

This is what a HELPING HAND looks like.

This is what COLD looks like.

This is what a BAD MOOD looks like.

Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so......

'Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't.

LOCAL BOY BAKERY REVIEW

Brian at Local Boy Bakery was kind enough to let me review some of his baked handmade good cookies. These are the cookies that I got to review.

LEMON ROSEMARY SUGAR COOKIES
The delicate rosemary flavor combines with a touch of lemon to produce a delicious and flavorful snack. Prior to baking, these cookies are lightly dusted with rosemary flavored sugar. The Lemon Rosemary Sugar Cookies were out of this world and they were my favorite.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

A rich, and overly decadent chocolate cookie with a generous amount of chocolate chips. It is a cookie created to satisfy those die-hard chocolate fans. These cookies are great with a glass of cold milk.

GLUTEN-FREE and VEGAN EARTHQUAKE COOKIES
The name "Earthquake" refers to the crackle appearance these cookies develop as they bake. They are crispy on the outside with a moist and rich, chocolate center.

SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES

Just prior to baking, these cookies are coated with a generous layer of cinnamon sugar. As you bite into the cookie, you will first notice the thin and crisp exterior. At the heart of the cookie, is a soft and tender center with a delicate butter flavor. I find them to be deeply satisfying.

CHOCILATE CHIP and TOFFEE COOKIES

The exterior has a delicate crispness which complements its soft, tender center.

Visit Local Boy Bakery at http://www.localboybakery.etsy.com/ they are based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Everything is natural and homemade. They make your product when you order it to make sure everything is fresh! All items are shipped in heat sealed bags. I was very impressed with all the cookies. They tasted amazing!

Visit http://www.localboybakery.etsy.com/ for all natural & handmade baked goods.

IN MEMORY OF MY DOG MIFFY

MIFFY FERRELL (JUNE 23, 2006 - May 04, 2010)

Today was not a good day for me and my family. I had to put my almost 4 year old Maltese to sleep today. We woke up to blood everywhere in my bathroom and in my hallway. My dog Miffy was bleeding. I sent the kids off to school and I called the vet. They told me to bring Miffy in as soon as possible. Me and my husband rushed to the vet and had them look at her. At first the doctor had asked me if Miffy ate rat poison. We said no. We don't even have rats and we started to think and think. But nothing ever came about it or if she had eaten anything that was poison. The vet did what they could do for her and sent us home with Miffy. Well, as the day went on Miffy got worse the bleeding stop some and she was getting weaker and weaker. I told my husband she is not getting better so we took her to the vet later that evening. There was nothing they could do to save her so we had to put her to sleep.

Me my husband and 3 kids were thier when we put her down to sleep. We all cried and cried but we didn't want Miffy to suffer anymore. We will miss you Miffy! We Love You! Mommy's Baby Girl Always and Forever! Here are some pictures of Miffy I would like to share with my fellow readers.

We Love You Miffy and You Will Be Missed Dearly! GOD BLESS YOU!!! You Will Be In Our Hearts Forever!

Love,

Mom, Dad, Remy, Nicholas & Brielle

MOSSY BAYOU FOODS PACKAGE REVIEW & GIVEAWAY (*CLOSED*)

Bayou Blend Seasoning - A special blend of cajun spices, with an added Mexican Accent.

Louisiana Swap Sauce Award Winning! Louisiana style hot sauce with a delicious smoke flavor.

Original Cajun Chow - Chow - It's a "relish with an attitude". Made with green Cayenne peppers, onions, garlic, salt and a special blend of spices.

Mossy Bayou Foods is a Louisiana specialty food company with several products that appeal to those seeking zesty and exciting flavor experiences.

The Louisiana Swamp Scum Hot Sauce has a settle smoky aroma that is not to bland or over powering. If you like spice then this is the sauce for you! This sauce has a wonderful flavor.

We used these products on our Bar-B-Que chicken wings, as we are real fans of hot and spicy foods. We absolutely love it! It is versatile and goes with everything.

Larry from Mossy Bayou Foods will give one of my lucky readers a chance to win a gift set.

It consists of a bottle of Bayou Blend, Louisiana Swamp Sauce and a jar of Cajun Chow-Chow.

MANDATORY: Visit http://mossybayou.com/ and tell me another product not listed above you would like to have.

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Open to US. Giveaway ends on May 17, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Winner will be selected by random.org and notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply back before a new winner is selected. Please remember to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. GOOD LUCK!

CUTE KITTY KITTY TIME!!!

Ready For Super Mario World 3 Level 3

Say Now Haven't You Been On The Computer A Little Too Long?

GOOD NIGHT!!!

ZOLA ACAI SUPERFRUIT REVIEW & GIVEAWAY (*CLOSED*)

Zola was kind enough to let me review their juices and smoothies and also host a giveaway. I received a box filled with different options from Zola Acai Brazilian Superfruits. I was very lucky to be able to sample 8 flavors of the Zola Brazilian Superfruits juices.

I can say I was honestly very impressed with each and every one of these flavors. Not only are they at least 70% organic but they all were also at least 80% juice. They all taste delicious to me.

Acai is a small purple berry that grows high atop palms in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil.

Each bottle of Zola Acai Original Juice Offers:

*More Antioxidants Than 1 cup of Fresh Blueberries

*Approximately 1,200 mg Omega 3, 6, & 9 Fatty Acids

*Naturally Energizing

*USDA Organic & Kosher Certified

*Sustainably Harvested

*Gluten Free

Each bottle of Zola Immunity Smoothie offers:

*415% Daily Value of Vitamin C

*Brazilian Superfruits Acerola Cherries, Camu Camu and Acai

*Organic Certified Ingredients

*Kosher Certified

*Gluten-Free

*All Natural

Zola recently released Zola Daily Wellness Shot.

Each one ounce shot:

*Supports immune System

*Promotes Heathly Heart

*Fights Aging

*Boosts Energy & Stamina

As strange as these fruits sound they all contain great things for your body! Some of their best qualities are providing natural energy, loads of vitamin C, calcium, beta carotene and iron.

Zola Acai has offered one of my readers to win a set. A set will consist of:

Zola Acai Original Juice, Acai + Blueberry, Acai + Pineapple, Acai Light, Energy, Superfood, Immunity and Antioxidant Smoothies and the Daily Wellness Shot.

MANDATORY: Visit http://www.drinkzola.com/ and tell me which juice or smoothie you would like to try the most.

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2.) Become a Drink Zola Facebook Fan (www.facebook.com/drinkzola)

3.) Follow Zola Acai on Twitter (http://twitter.com/drinkzola)

Open to US.Giveaway ends on May 16, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Winner will be selected by random.org and notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply back before a new winner is selected. Please remember to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. GOOD LUCK!

FUNNY PAPER CLIPS PICTURES

Hello! My Name Is... Paper Clip
And I want to shake hands with you and be your friend. I want to be a business man, a lover and a fighter... do gymnasyics, take a bath and even leave the toilet seat up...
Sorry... did I introduce myself? Hello! My name is... Paper Clip. And this could be my life. Oh! And the girl to the right isn't she HOT! SEXY! Shhh! I'm to shy to let her know I really think she is the one for me. What do you think?

Here Is Paper Clips Fighting.

Here is Paper clips teacher telling him to study more. Oh! Look what he made on his test paper.
Look at him now pretending to be Romeo. And yes that is Juliet praying.

Angry mother fussing at the child and why yes Paper Clip in the background laughing.

Paper Clip now grown up with his wife and new baby.

Love

Paper Clip putting his wife to bed after a long night out.

How lovely to see Paper clips in their many forms and moods. It just goes to show that they are just like us really, and once liberated from their enslavement can lead rich and forfilling lives.

FRECKLES GALORE CRAYON ROLL UP REVIEW & GIVEAWAY (*CLOSED*)

Carrie at Freckles Galore was kind enough to let me do a review and giveaway on the Crayon Roll Up - Here Kitty Kitty. My daughter Brielle loves to color and she brings this Crayon Roll Up with her to Grandma's, Doctor visits and when we are in the car on trips.

The Crayon Roll Up is perfect to keep all your crayons together all rolled up in a row. What a fun great idea for any children who loves to color. This Crayon Roll Up measures"16x4.5" when open and holds 16 crayons which are included. When it is rolled up it measures 4.5 x3". Take this Crayon Roll Up wherever you and your little ones go. Because of it's size, it can fit in a purse or a diaper bag. This Crayon Roll Up is machine washable.

Carrie at Freckles Galore also makes Baby Doll Diapers. Here is the Doll Diaper Set - Flannel Piggy and Floral. Here is some pictures to view. Very cute diapers for your little girls baby dolls. The two pack of diapers include a matching doll changing pad. The changing pad can also be used for a doll burp cloth or a small blanket. The diapers and changing pad are made with soft flannel fabric.

FLANNEL PIGGY AND FLORAL DIAPER

OUCHIE BAG - FLANNEL SAFARI ANIMAL

Soothe your child's aches and pains with this ouchie bag. This 4"x5" bag is made with soft flannel and is filled with rice. It is easy to use! Just keep in the freezer to take out when those bumps, bruises and other ouchies occur or pop it in the microwave for up to 30 seconds and apply on those aches and pains.

Carrie is a busy stay at home mom of three, one boy and two girls. She loves to sew and quilt. She puts much time into the quailty of her products. Thanks again Carrie for letting me review and hosting a great giveaway for a Crayon Roll Up of my readers choice. Visit Freckles Galore at http://www.etsy.com/shop/frecklesgalore for great children's products.

Carrie at Freckles Galore is offering one of my readers a chance to win a Crayon Roll Up of their choice.

MANDATORY: Visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/frecklesgalore?section_id=5631977 and comment below on which Crayon Roll Up you would want if you win!

FOR ONE EXTRA ENTRY: (The Above Must Be Done First To Be Eligible For The Extra Entry).

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Open to US. Giveaway ends on May 15, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Winner will be selected by random.org and notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply back before a new winner is selected. Please remember to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. GOOD LUCK!

HOW TO MAKE A WII REMOTE BIRTHDAY CAKE

Me and my kids had fun this weekend making this Wii Remote Birthday Cake. It is alot of fun for kids and adults to make. It is really easy to make also. Here is the ingredients to make the Wii Remote Birthday Cake.
Ingredients:

1 (13 by 9-inch) Cake

1 Can (16 oz) Vanilla Frosting

Black Food Coloring

4 Pieces With Hard-Shelled Orbit Gum

7 Mentos

3 Brown, 2 Blue and 1 Red M&M's Minis

1 Marshmallow

1 Blue Licorice Twist (Twizzler Rainbow)

What You'll Need:

A serving Platter

A Bread Knife

A Small Knife

2 Resealable Sandwich-Size Plastic Bags (Ziploc)

Trimming The Cake:

1.) Trim the top of the cake to make level.

2.) Cut a 2-inch strip down one long edge of cake and discard.

3.) Round corners of cake with a small knife.

4.) Transfer cake, cut side down, on a serving platter.

Frosting The Cake:

1.) Add a small amount of black food coloring to 1/4 cup of the vanilla frosting to tint it gray.

2.) Spoon the gray frosting into a resealable bag.

3.) Tint 1 Tbsp of the vanilla frosting black with more food coloring.

4.) Spoon the black frosting into a resealable bag.

5.) Spread the remaining vanilla frosting on top and sides of cake and make smooth.

To Complete The Decoration:

1.) Snip a very small corner from the bag of gray frosting and the bag of black frosting.

2.) Pipe a thin line of the gray frosting about 1/2 inch in from outer edge of cake, as pictured.

3.) Press the M&M's Minis, Mentos and Orbit gum into the top of the cake as pictured for the controller's buttons.

4.) With the black frosting, pipe 6 rows of 3 black dots as pictured.

5.) Cut the blue licorice twist in half, leaving 2 inches at one end. Press the uncut end into the flat side of a marshmallow and press the licorice twist into the side base of cake.

6.) Press the cut ends of the licorice twist together to make the hand strap.

CAKE ANATOMY:

ATTUNE CHOCOLATE PROBIOTIC BARS REVIEW

Attune was kind enough to let me review their Attune Chocolate Probiotic Bars. These are the three Attune Chocolate Probiotic Bars I received. They were really good and I really enjoyed one as a snack after lunch.

Try all of their Attune Probiotic Wellness Bars. Here are the flavors.

Raspberry Dark Chocolate

Almond Milk Chocolate

Coffee Bean Dark Chocolate

Blueberry Vanilla

Mint Chocolate

Chocolate Crisp

Dark Chocolate

Strawberry Bliss

Peanut Butter & Chocolate

Chewy Chocolate

They also have Attune Probiotic Granola Munch. Here are some flavors that they have.

Apple Cinnamon with Yogurt Chips

Chocolate with Chocolate Chips

A healthy digestive system plays a large part in your overall health and wellness. To begin, if your digestive system isn't working well, it's tough for your body to get all of the nutrients, vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat. Now add daily stresses, poor diet, antibiotics, travel and other things we deal with every day, and it's pretty easy for your body to get out of balance.

So what can you do to help your digestive system? Try Attune. Attune is packed with clinically proven probiotics that replenish and rebalance the friendly bacteria that keep your digestive system balanced and healthy. When your body is back in balance, you can get back to feeling your best.

Attune is the powerhouse probiotic bar that tastes absolutely amazing. And it helps you feel amazing. That means a digestive system that works like it should. And an immune system that puts up a good defense. Get Alive Inside with just one Attune bar every day.

Look for Attune in the Yogurt Aisle or buy now at http://www.attunefoods.com/products/.

WHY? WHY? WHY?

1.) Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are almost dead?

2.) Why do banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when they already know there is not enough money?

3.) Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars; but have to check when you say the paint is still wet?

4.) Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

5.) Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?

6.) Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?

7.) Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?

8.) Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?

9.) Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?

10.) How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?

11.) When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart than apologizes for doing so, why do we say, 'It's all right?' Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, 'That really hurt, why don't you watch where you're going?'

12.) Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?

13.) In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?

14.) How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

15.) and my FAVORITE...... The statistics on sanity is that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

WHY! WHY! WHY!

I hope I put a smile on your face.
**** A day without a smile is like a day without sunshine!****