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#WWEKmart Twitter Party 3/19 @ 3pm EST

Do you get excited when you hear names like The Rock, John Cena and Sin Cara? My son Shaun does so if you are anything like him when it comes to the WWE you need to be in front of your computer tomorrow 3/19 (it’s my birthday also) at 2pm CT/3pm EST for an awesome Twitter Party being thrown by Kmart.

To RSVP and have a chance to win one of the prizes, make sure you do the following:

  • Follow the host @Kmart account and co-host @KmartDeals accounts.
  • Retweet one of the promotional tweets announcing the party. These normally contain “RT to RSVP” in them.
Tomorrow at 2pm CT! Join us for our #WWEKmart chat! $200 in prizes | RT to RSVP: http://t.co/qOT2oYGoIX
  • Participate in the conversation when it occurs Tuesday, March 19th  at 2pm CT, by answering questions and chatting to others under the #WWEKmart hashtag. Make sure you use #WWEKmart, or we won’t be able to see your replies!

The winners will be selected as the party goes on, but if any of the above criteria are missing you will be unable to claim your prize. If you are announced a winner, simply reply that you accept the prize and a Sears Holding rep will be in contact with you via DM for the next steps.

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Make Some Extra Cash With Qmee

Raise your hand if you want to make money while doing every day web searches. Well I can’t see if you raised your hand but I am assuming you did because who wouldn’t want to make money while searching the web especially if you were already in the process of doing so. If you are still with me here you need to head over and sign up for Qmee which is totally free. Yup you read it right totally free.

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Here is the skinny on how Qmee works. Search online like you do every single day especially if you are a blogger like I am with Google, Amazon, EBay, Yahoo or Bing. You don’t need to do anything different that what you currently are doing every single day. Qmee results will appear alongside your search where it will show you the cash reward for that search. If you are interested in the result that you see, click on it and collect your reward. Qmee will only show results that they feel are relevant to what you are searching for. Some results are worth pennies while others can be worth up to a dollar. When you feel like you have enough money in your account you can either get it deposited into your PayPal account or you can donate it to one of Qmee’s featured charities. I really like the charities option and I think once I get a little cash in my account that is where I am going to put it.

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I have been using this for a few days now and so far it appears to be working really well. I am only getting relevant results which is good because I was nervous I was going to be bombarded with a ton of stuff that had no relevance but so far that isn’t the case at all.

Again remember this is totally FREE so sign up today because in my opinion you have nothing to lose and everything to gain like a few extra bucks for searching the web. If you want more details or description on Qmee and how it works click HERE to get all of your questions answered.

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NyQuil and DayQuil when you can’t take a day off

The cold fall and winters months but a beating on our family. Each of us, except Shaun, got sick in different ways as cold and flu season was running rampant around the nation. Shae suffered through 4-5 croupy coughs and congestion filled episodes before a steroid was administered to get her through a night. Rob and were switching between cough and congestion medicines, tea and throat drops just to get through the day. I endured 2-3 sleepless nights of coughing and tossing and turning.

Now how I forgot about the tried and true Nyquil and Dayquil is beyond me. New products are coming out every season and tout themselves as the new best thing and as consumers we want that new best thing. New remedies are tried and may or may not work or treat one symptom and not another but since we’ve spent our hard earned dollars on it we want our value from it. Vicks Nyquil is what I call an all-in-on treatment for the everyday cold and flu-like symptoms. We’ve all heard the commercial; the nighttime sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching stuffy head, fever so you can rest medicine.

My favorite Nyquil Spokesperson

The original may not have the best flavor but there are new options out there, Soothing Cherry Flavor and Vanilla Cherry Swirl. I wish I had this in our cabinet 2 months back when I was reading Facebook on my phone instead of sleeping at 3:20 in the morning.
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Daytime cold relief is a must have for busy moms and dads too. Yes I stay home while the kids are at school but that doesn’t mean my task list isn’t a mile long. Rob doesn’t have the luxury of calling in sick whenever he pleases. He has to muscle through the aches and misery while dealing with clients, co workers and a commute. Dayquil is offers the same relief as his nighttime cousin in a non drowsy formula. Stock up on both now. The seasons are changing and in our house that means lots of coughs to come.

Nyquil and Dayquil are #1 pharmacist recommended brands for adult cough/cold/flu relief and sold at most retailers where other similar product are sold.

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil. I received product samples and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.”




Sears #GrillingisHappiness Sale

The warm summer months will be here before you know it. With the warm weather comes family get togethers around the grill. Living the outdoor living lifestyle is what we aim for all winter long. Did you catch the @Sears #GrillingisHappiness Twitter Party today. It was all about outdoor living, designing and enjoying.

I was just telling Rob that we need to do something about our deck. We use it a ton but as soon as the sun goes down inside we go. We have no lighting. No way to entertain with a Margarita in hand and the fireflies flitting about.

Introducing the latest innovation in patio design from Sears: lighted furniture!

Extend your outdoor activities from day to night with the Halley collection of patio furniture from La-Z-Boy and Bella Luna collection of patio furniture from Agio– both exclusive to Sears.

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The outdoor fun doesn’t end there, Sears is also debuting the latest Kenmore Elite Grill for Summer 2013. This beauty boasts three burners, 692 sq. inches of cooking space and a warming rack. From casual to sophisticated, Sears can match your outdoor décor to your personality and price point. Head to Sears and get ready to unplug, unwind & enjoy summertime! http://bit.ly/Ydm4CI

Guess we need to go shopping this weekend for a better set up for our yard.

“This is a sponsored post. I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own.”




#GrillingIsHappiness Twitter Party 2/19 @ 1 PM EST

It’s February and cold but that doesn’t mean that the grilling stops.  I grill ALL year round and I am excited for this twitter party so be sure to join us on 2/19 at 1 pm EST for the #GrillingIsHappiness Twitter Party.

To RSVP and have a chance to win one of the prizes, make sure you do the following:

  • Follow the host @Sears account and co-host @SearsDeals account.
  • Retweet one of the promotional tweets announcing the party. These normally contain “RT to RSVP” in them. You can tweet the below as well.

Grilling in February? Why not! Join us Feb 19 at 12PM CST for our #GrillingIsHappiness Twitter chat! RT to RSVP: http://spr.ly/6013n36t

  • Participate in the conversation when it occurs Tuesday, February 19th at 12pm CST by answering questions and chatting to others  under the #GrillingIsHappiness. Make sure you use #GrillingIsHappiness, or we won’t be able to see your replies!

The winners will be selected as the party goes on, but if any of the above criteria are missing you will be unable to claim your prize. If you are announced a winner, simply reply that you accept the prize and a Sears Holding rep will be in contact with you via DM for the next steps.

Thanks again and see you at the #GrillingIsHappiness party on 2/19 at 1 pm EST!

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Living without Loans – Impossible

It seems unavoidable nowadays to live without loans as life is frequently unpredictable and provides us with surprises that are not pleasant. The most unpleasant emergencies come when there are no funds and this is when the idea of borrowing appears. In this case it is important to approach the question wisely and responsibly. There are many situations when we have to apply for a loan and here are some of them.

Student Loans

One of the first loans that people have to apply is a student loan. The thing is that high education is very important and if there is anything getting, this is it. However, it is quite expensive to be a student and not all people have enough funds and savings to afford it without any outside assistance. Becoming a student frequently means getting a job for a person apart from taking a student loan.

Surely enough there are students that get grants and do not have to pay tuition and other fees but they are minority and it is a not easy to be selected among many. All the rest have to pay and the amounts are really high. Not all the parents are able to afford such a thing. Still, getting high education opens absolutely different doors and offers much better options for the future to a person. So, taking a loan and becoming a student is worth all the further efforts and repayments.

It makes sense to look for some financial aid apart from a loan as high education in this country is expensive. Still, it is better to take a loan and reach a different stage even if this presupposes working out a pretty tough repayment plan.

Mortgages

The next type of a loan that the majority of people have to opt is a mortgage loan. Own house as well as high education is not something that every family can afford right from the spot. However, it is no less important. In the U.S. there is a system if mortgage and it has been worked out for many years. There is no need to have a great amount of cash to become a homeowner. The majority of people take a mortgage loan and repay it for a long time, very frequently for the rest of their lives. This might seem not the best idea but as reality shoes, it works well for many. The thing that real estate is so expensive that it is simply impossible to buy a house or apartment. For many borrowers a mortgage is the only way to have their own home. If a person has got a family, it is really much better than make monthly payments for the rented apartment, even if it is cheaper. In the case of a mortgage, this is your house you pay for and at some point it will come to your possession completely; while rented apartment will never be your home in the full sense of the word.

Emergencies

There is also another case when a person has to apply to lenders and this is an emergency situation. This frequently refers to individuals and families living from paycheck and having no savings account or any emergency fund to rely on. Thus, many have to apply for the assistance of friends or relatives when fast cash is needed and then there is no such option, they have to apply for a same day payday loan.

This is a short-term option and it is ideal for such cases when cash is needed in the matter of 24 hours for things like car repair or a medical bill. It is urgent and cannot be delayed or ignored. A payday loan can be applied online and without any hassle. Payday lenders do not carry out credit checks and this is a definite benefit for many customers. The bad part is that such emergency lending is expensive. In terms of interest rates the fees are exorbitant and it can easily lead to great debts, if applied frequently.

There are many more different loans and credit card are among them. If looked from a perspective, an average American has got too much loans but in reality it seems that there is no other way to lead a normal satisfying life.

This post was written for Look What Mom Found…and Dad too!




#UltimateFootballExperience Twitter Party 1/31 @ 1 PM EST

The Super Bowl kicks off this Sunday 2/3 so what better way to get more into the football spirit then by taking part in a football twitter party.  I am already excited for Sunday and now I am even more excited to chat about the #UltimateFootballExperience.  If you are free tomorrow 1/31 at 1PM EST be sure to stop by and talk about some football for a chance to win one of the prizes being offered.

To RSVP and have a chance to win one of the prizes, make sure you do the following:

  • Follow the host @Sears account.
  • Retweet one of the promotional tweets announcing the party. These normally contain “RT to RSVP” in them. Example Below:

   Join us Jan 31 at 12pm CST for our #UltimateFootballExperience Twitter chat! $200 in prizes, RT to RSVP:spr.ly/6017VfKB

  • Participate in the conversation when it occurs Thursday, January 31st at 12pm CST by answering Questions and chatting to others under the hashtag #UltimateFootballExperience. Make sure you use #UltimateFootballExperience in your responses, or they won’t be able to see them!

The winners will be selected as the party goes on, but if any of the above criteria are missing you will not be able to claim your prize. If you are announced a winner, simply reply that you accept the prize and a Sears Holding rep will be in contact with you via DM for the next steps.

Thanks again and see you at the #UltimateFootballExperience party on Thursday 1/31 at 1 PM EST!!!

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Keep Youth Sports Organized With The HomeTeam App

When spring time comes does your calendar get out of hand with all sorts of sport practices and games for the kids? Wouldn’t you love an app that you could use that would be right at your finger tips 24/7 to manage all of those details for you?

HomeTeam is just the app that every parent, player, coach and manager has been looking for. HomeTeam allows you as a parent to view an all in one schedule of upcoming games, view contact information for other team parents to arrange carpooling and even game day snacks.  It also allows you to add your kid’s games to your device calendar as well as your work calendar automatically.

Coaches can now forget about pencil and paper because HomeTeam will maintain rosters for all of their teams including players and parent contact info, send emails as well as text messages to players and parents when necessary and will automatically compose, address and send game day info via email.

Players have the ability to send email or texts to one or all players, receive up to date game info from coaches and managers and maintain rosters for all of their teams with contact information as well as photos.

All in all this is the perfect app for parents, players, coaches and managers.

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Some of you might know that Shaun played football last season and will again this season which starts in August. He also wants to play spring lacrosse which starts in April so needless to say our calendar is going to be booked with fundraisers, practices and games. I’m planning on using HomeTeam this year to keep everything I need in regards to football and lacrosse all in one place. Last year the football team was very unorganized when it came to everyone having everyone’s contact information but that won’t be a problem for me this season.

HomeTeam can be found on Facebook or on the web at http://HomeTeamapp.com//. HomeTeam app is available for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later and is just $1.99.

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#NY2013Goals Twitter Party 1/10 @ 1 PM EST

We are two weeks into 2013 and so far so good.  Have you set any goals for 2013?  Melinda and I have set a few that we should be able to follow through with so that is pretty exciting.  Join us on 1/10 at 1 pm EST for the #NY2013Goals Twitter Party.

 

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To RSVP  for the New Year’s Resolution Twitter party and have a chance to win one of the prizes, make sure you do the following:

  • Follow the host @ShopYourWay account and co-host @Sears accounts.
  • Retweet one of the promotional tweets announcing the party. These normally contain “RT to RSVP” in them.

Join us Jan 10 at 12pm CST for our #NY2013Goals Twitter chat! $200 in prizes, RT to RSVP: http://spr.ly/6011pLsd

  • Participate in the conversation when it occurs Thursday, January 10th at 12pm CST by answering questions and chatting to others under the #NY2013Goals. Make sure you use #NY2013Goals, or we won’t be able to see your replies!

The winners will be selected as the party goes on, but if any of the above criteria are missing you will be unable to claim your prize. If you are announced a winner, simply reply that you accept the prize and a Sears Holding rep will be in contact with you via DM for the next steps.

Thanks again and see you at the #NY2013Goals party on 1/10.

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Melinda Still Gets Lost!

Melinda and I have been married for 11.5 years and to this day she doesn’t know how to get to my parents or grandparents house in NJ without me. Now I will give her the benefit of the doubt because I am the one who usually drives when we go places as a family but I find it funny that while I drive she usually doesn’t pay attention.

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Over the holidays we made a trip to my parents and grandparents in NJ and Melinda drove because I was totally exhausted from the night prior and I knew I wouldn’t be able to stay awake for the hour trip. Melinda was pretty good on her own for about half of the trip and I can remember waking up at one point to make sure we weren’t lost. I asked Melinda if she was ok and knew where she was going and she said “I think so it is the lawn something exit”. At that moment I knew once we arrived at my parents I needed to download VZ Navigator to her phone which is Android. I knew VZ Navigator would give her perfect turn by turn directions from my parents back home because I have used it on many occasions for work myself. Knowing that she would have turn by turn direction right on her phone made me feel so much more comfortable and would allow me to sleep more soundly because I wouldn’t have to worry about her getting lost and us being in a totally different state when I woke up, LOL.

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VZ Navigator is available for Android as well as for the iPhone and is FREE for 30 days then $2 thereafter.  Good thing is if you realize you no longer need the app you can cancel anytime.  Also, if you realize you love VZ Navigator but may only travel once or twice a year you have the ability to purchase it for 24 hours for only $.99 which isn’t a bad price at all.  There are so many awesome features that come with the VZ Navigator and a few are listed below:

  • Choose your preferred route with Route Selector
  • Beat the gridlock with our real-time traffic
  • Take advantage of safety features with school zone notifications and customizable speed limit warnings
  • See which lane(s) to take for highway maneuvers and exits, complex street turns and intersections

Make sure you check out all of the features that the VZ Navigator has to offer because if you are like Melinda and I you are going to love it and it will come in handy when you least expect it.

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Do you have any trips planned anytime soon?  I think you need to take a trip now just so you can give VZ Navigator a try.

This post was brought to you by VZ Navigator but the story was my own and really happened, LOL.

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