Monthly Archives: November 2011

Dress Up Your Gifts with Lenox Snowflake Ornaments

lenox snowflake ornament

There is just something about a pretty wrapped package under the twinkling lights of the Christmas tree.  It’s a bit magical.  I know that gift wrap just gets ripped and torn up, but I like to take as much care with wrapping the gift as I do with selecting the perfect gift.  One of my favorite ways to dress up a Christmas gift is to use an ornament.  That way after the gift is opened and the wrapping paper thrown away, the recipient still has a little keepsake left to put on their tree.  One of the ornaments I am using to top my gifts this year is the Lenox Snowflake Charm ornament.  It looks so pretty under the tree with the surface of the ornament reflecting the tree lights.

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Beautiful Beaded Lanyards from BooJee Beads Make a Unique Teacher’s Gift

stained glass beaded lanyard

Each year I struggle when it comes to buying gifts for the kids’ teachers.  Although teacher ornaments and mugs are cute, you know that they get a ton of them.  Books for the classroom are always appreciated, but I also want to get something for the teacher themselves to show them how much I appreciate what they do for my children.  So I was very excited to learn about BooJee Beads.  They make unique ID holders that would make the perfect Christmas gift for my kids’ teachers.

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Congrats to our 11/27 Winners!

We had a bunch of giveaways end yesterday.  A huge thank you to all who entered! The winner of the Chick-Fil-A Calender Giveaway is Entry #127 Kathy Davis The winner of the Cheerios Cheer Prize Pack Giveaway is Entry #1115 Valerie Taylor Mabrey The winner of the Sabra Party Prize Pack Giveaway is Entry #2959 Erin Ringwald and Entry #2848 kay swederski The winner of the $15 Crazy Dog Tees Gift Card Giveaway is Entry #738 Shannon Egan The winner of the Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Prize Pack Giveaway is Entry #829 melissa Resnick Congratulations!!!  The winners have been emailed.

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Using Your Smartphone to Get Freebies

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Many people own smartphones these days, and that number is increasing constantly. It is becoming possible to do just about anything with your smartphone. It is also possible to find and receive great freebies by using and participating in apps on your phone. Shopping Apps Android, iPhone and Blackberry phones all have shopping apps available for download from their respective markets. These apps allow consumers to “check in” at sponsored stores to gain points. These points can then be traded in for prizes at a later date. Some prize examples include gift cards, clothing, accessories, and movie passes. Points can also be added by scanning the barcode of specified products at any store that carries it. This makes it easy to accumulate points in order to receive great freebies. These apps are very popular, and include ShopKick and Checkpoints. Deals Near You Many apps are coming out that can be … Continue reading

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Blog Giveaway Roundup – November 25, 2011

I hope everyone here in the United States had a lovely Thanksgiving.  We were supposed to have a visit from my husband’s brother and family but that fell through.  So I fixed a 24 pound turkey for just the 6 of us.  We are going to be eating turkey through the New Year!  Anyway, it’s once again time for our Friday Blog Giveaway Linky!  There’s still time to enter and win things to use for Christmas gifts.  It can be a great way to help out the budget. Our current giveaways: 2012 Chick-fil-A calendar filled with free food coupons (a $30 value) (11/27, US 18+) Sabra Hummus and Salsa Party Prize Pack (11/27, US 18+) Cheerios Cheer Prize Pack (11/27, US 18+) Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers with Pasta Prize Pack(11/27, US 18+) $15 Crazy Dog T-Shirts Gift Card(11/27, US 18+) Fertibella ConceiveEasy TTC Kit - ARV $152 (12/06, US and Canada 18+) If … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers!  I hope you have a wonderful day filled with good food and surrounded by your loved ones and friends.

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Holiday Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe

make ahead mashed potatoes recipe

I don ‘t know about you, but I like to do a lot of the Thanksgiving meal prep work ahead of time.  That way I can watch the parade and enjoy the morning with my family instead of cooking.  This make ahead mashed potatoes recipe is one of our family’s favorites.  The cream cheese adds a richness to the potatoes that will make it hard to stop with just one serving.  You can whip up the recipe 2-3 days beforehand and put it in the fridge.  Then on the big day, all you have to do is stick it in the oven.  Easy Peasy! Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe (This recipe serves our 6 member family with some leftovers.  If you are having a large family gathering, you may want to double it.) Ingredients 5 lbs potatoes 8 oz cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp … Continue reading

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Overcoming Common Fertility Problems with the ConceiveEasy TTC Kit – Review and Giveaway

I am fully aware of how blessed I was that I conceived easily with all four of my children. I have a friend who struggled for five years before she finally became pregnant.  Another of my friends is currently trying to conceive and becoming more discouraged as time goes by.  Although it has only been 8 months, she is already talking about the possibility of resorting to fertility drugs.  Fortunately there are other options that can be explored first – such as the Fertibella ConceiveEasy TTC Kit. Anyone who has ever used fertility drugs knows that there can be undesirable side effects, including mood swings, weight gain, hot flashes, and abdominal discomfort.   The Conceive Easy TTC Kit is an all-natural solution that can be a way to achieve the same end without the nasty side-effects that are all too common with fertility drugs. ConceiveEasy works by enhancing the body’s own … Continue reading

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Congratulations to our 11/20 Winners Here at A Heart Full of Love!

Congratulations to our most recent winners here at A Heart Full of Love! $15 PersonalizedFree.com $15 Gift Certificate Giveaway Entry #1741 Kat Emerick Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 DVD Giveaway Entry #752 Marie 250 UPrinting Flyers Giveaway Jacqueline Cooley Deer Run Gift Basket (finalist – name submitted to sponsor for grand prize drawing) Kathy Davis The winners have been emailed.  A huge thank you to all who entered! Be sure to check out our current giveaways for more chances to win. 2012 Chick-fil-A calendar filled with free food coupons (a $30 value) (11/27, US 18+) Sabra Hummus and Salsa Party Prize Pack (11/27, US 18+) Cheerios Cheer Prize Pack (11/27, US 18+) Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers with Pasta Prize Pack(11/27, US 18+) $15 Crazy Dog T-Shirts Gift Card(11/27, US 18+)

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Crazy Dog T-shirts Review and Giveaway

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Looking for a holiday gift that is guaranteed to get a smile?  Look no further than Crazy Dog T-shirts.  They carry a huge selection of funny t-shirts for men, women, and children.  I dare you to browse through their selection without finding something to laugh about!

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