Saturday, December 31, 2011

Congrats!

Congrats to Joy and WWillow6 - you are both winners in the sister Schubert's giveaway.  I misread the press communication - There will be two winners and the company will be sending the coupons to the winners directly (so I did not use the winner's coupon accidentally).

Congratulations ladies - I have emailed both of you! :)

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

December 2011

Hello - I picked a couple of new winners today.  Both of the winners are regular visitors and have won other giveaways on Momanthology.com.  Names are drawn completely at random - in fact Rafflecopter has a feature which does this with the click of a button - if a giveaway is set up via blogger comments I go to random.org to select a number/name.  It is ironic but wonderful that so many of these people have won more than once!  What that means for you is to keep visiting and entering :)

Congrats to Cheryl who won the World Vision Giveaway and to Valerie who won the Chick-Fil-A giveaway!  I do not have any immediate giveaways lined up but hopefully will soon.   January should be busy, busy, busy.  I am the girl scout cookie mom for my youngest daughter's troop and things are really picking up at work.

Hopefully I will also have some "me" time.  Today I purchased some new scrapbooking/cardmaking supplies and am looking forward to receiving these. I am excited about my new purchases and cannot wait to come back and share my creations.  It is so easy to get inspired by other bloggers - I love looking over scrapbooking blogs.   Although I am a beginner, I have made huge strides in increasing my skill set over the past few months.

 I am really into paper-crafting lately although do not have as much time to invest in creating as I wish I had.
If you are thinking of papercrafting I will warn you, this is a highly addictive and very expensive hobby.  I have a vast number of supplies but still feel like I never have enough.  There are always new techniques to try that require different materials/tools.  I am confident that the most recent purchases will keep me occupied for a while though.  (see below)



Some of the items I purchased:


Creative Express:


 A variety of deeply discounted Embossing Folders:




Cardstock:...........












Scrapbooking For Less:
Great prices here!   It takes a while to browse but the results are worth it.  Huge variety available.

I scored a huge grab bag:










I also scored a few papers including Earth Love Elements by Cosmo Cricket.  I love the vintage images from different generations.


















Amazon.com:

Amazon is actually a great place to score scrapbooking materials.  You just need to keep checking for changes in pricing

Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine Beginner's Kit
I am really looking forward to trying this!   This only embosses.  Since I already have a Cricut I did not feel the need for a machine that both embossed and die cut.  I plan to use it primarily for card making and embellishments to do not need one of the more robust (and more expensive) models.



Darice,1201-15 Value Pack Hole Punches in 3 Shapes - when creating tags these are great for a clean finish.










Glue Dots Pack
A lady at work told me about these and I am very grateful.  I go through these dots like crazy!  I arm myself with glue sticks and glue dots and go to town.

There are different sizes and styles.  Some give an almost indestructable hold and others are removeable.  Most are flat but I have some that raise the embellishment or item being glued to give more dimension to the project.



EK Success Inkadinkado Lace Doilies Cling Stamp
I love mandalas - great to color with Gel Pens.








 Sew Easy Tool, zig-zag stitch head and piercing mat.
I love the crafty touch of sticking on cards and embellishments








I also snagged a Heat It tool and embossing powder for stamping and floss and needles for use with the Sew Easy tool.



Scrapbook.com


 Multi-colored cards and envelopes
Check the Sales link








Tags
Perfect for cards or gift bags



I look forward to sharing my creations with you!  I also plan to use upcycled materials as well.  Until then happy crafting......



Sunday, December 25, 2011

Duct Tape Wallet Project



A couple of years ago I won a handmade duct tape wallet off of Etsy.  I LOVED the wallet and immediately knew that I would take this project on when I had time.

Duct Tape crafts are currently so popular that you no longer need to venture to the hardware store to find the tape - you can find at many retailers including your local craft store.


Duct Tape manufacturers now offer various brightly colored versions in fun prints.  For Miss E. I purchased a pink/purple/blue tie die pattern with blue tape to match; for Miss N. we chose zebra print with turquoise and neon orange to match; and for Miss C. I found a rock and roll - skull print with the same blue contrast tape I purchased for Miss E. matched.

For myself I grabbed a roll of clear tape to use with scrapbooking paper. What I also like about using the clear tape is that you can use more upcycled materials (gently uses but sturdy paper, cloth, etc) for a greener project.  



When we were ready to take on the project I reviewed a few duct tape wallet tutorial videos on You Tube.  We made three wallets - I used dark and light patterned scrapbook paper but found that the clear tape works MUCH better with the light paper.  I will do another one and post a tutorial here.  Ms. E's wallet is similar to the one above.

To construct Miss. N's wallet, we used the orange and turquoise as contrast colors and the zebra print for the trim.  Behind the inside panels are inserts for a checkbook (top section pictured above) and bills (bottom section pictured above above).  The bills section also has credit card and license inserts on the front of the panel.

This was a fun, quick and relatively inexpensive project - if you are looking for something to do with your children, consider making one of these wallets.  There are also many other crafts you can make including purses, cell phone cases, photo boards and even clothing.  These also make fantastic gifts.  If you and your kiddos are looking for some inspiration look no further than the duct tape aisle at your favorite store!


Saturday, December 24, 2011

PopArt Pixies Giveaway Winner

Patricia Crowley - congrats!


I have emailed you - please respond within 48 hours to claim your prize.  





Sister Schubert Review & Giveaway (US)

Enjoy restaurant-quality rolls in the convenience of your own home – no reservation required.





Making Christmas Dinner? Want something fabulous but easy and struggling for ideas? Consider making your favorite dish and pairing with Sister Schubert rolls.


Tonight I made a great dinner of stuffed peppers and spinach salad To complete the meal I added Sister Schubert Dinner Yeast Rolls  to the side (bag of 10).  My local grocery store was out of the baguettes which I had hoped to review;  this was the very last bag of Dinner Yeast Rolls so I quickly grabbed them.

These rolls were so easy to make. When I dinner was close to being ready I simply opened the bag, set the rolls on a baking sheet and placed in the oven approximately the last 10 minutes before the peppers were done cooking . The rolls came out warm and were ready to be served with a hot dinner.


My kids LOVED the Yeast Rolls however and asked who made them. I told them "Ms. Schubert baked them"!  :)  That resulted in a few questions but ultimately I received credit as being the one who placed the fabulous bread treats in the oven and serving up minutes later.


********ALL NEW! ********
Want to hear a little more about the newest additions to the Sister Schubert’s® line?  Sister Schubert’s® Homemade Rolls is bringing two long-time restaurant favorites home with the introduction of NEW Soft Pretzel Rolls and Mini Baguettes. Now you can bring the delicious flavor of soft pretzels or the bakery-fresh taste of artisan bread straight to your kitchen table! Ready in a little as 7 minutes, these rolls are a convenient addition to any meal. Plus they contain only the finest ingredients with no preservatives, artificial flavors and 0 grams trans fat.


Tomorrow I am making a traditional ham dinner with green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and Pretzel Rolls.  Now I know this sounds traditional until you get to the last item on the menu.  The Pretzel Rolls totally make the meal more interesting!  I am very excited about making and serving these.   I LOVE soft pretzels - they are one of my favorite foods. Every time I go to Philly I make a point to buy some.   As such, I cannot wait to try these and will be posting pictures and a quick review.  - Pretzel Rolls are a unique and tasty way to jazz up an ordinary meal with something out of the ordinary.


Soft Pretzel Rolls
Sister Schubert’s NEW Soft Pretzel Rolls have a thin, slightly crisp outside and a soft, warm center. Whether it’s a delicious snack, a soft roll for your favorite slider or a complement to dinner, Sister Schubert’s Soft Pretzel Rolls are a versatile way to enjoy restaurant-quality taste at home.

Visit SisterSchuberts.com for more recipe ideas.

Mini Baguettes
Sister Schubert’s NEW Mini Baguettes bring the bakery-fresh taste of artisan bread straight to your kitchen with a golden, crispy crust and a soft, airy center. Ready in as little as seven minutes, simply slice Sister Schubert’s Mini Baguettes and fill with your favorite sandwich ingredients to create a delicious meal, or enjoy a tasty appetizer by dipping the warm artisan baguette in olive oil.
  • Sister Schubert’s Soft Pretzel Rolls and Mini Baguettes are available for a suggested retail price of $3.79 for a six-count bag (prices may vary by store).
  • Look for Sister Schubert’s Soft Pretzel Rolls and Mini Baguettes in your grocer’s freezer section.
Visit SisterSchuberts.com for recipe ideas AND to download a recipe booklet *while supplies last.


Want to try Sister Schubert's?  Thanks to Sister Schuberts and the Family Review Network, one winner will be able to try the new Mini Baguette Rolls OR Soft Pretzel Rolls.


I will be sending the winner $5.00 via paypal to use towards the purchase of Sister Schuberts rolls.   


*** Edited to add:  We tried the pretzel roles Christmas Day and they were also great! The Soft Pretzel Rolls were a little heartier than the yeast rolls but definitely different than normal dinner fare.  My kids preferred the yeast rolls but I preferred the pretzel rolls.




To enter simply comment on which variety of Sister Schuberts you would like to try and confirm your 



  • An extra entry for posting the giveaway to facebook or twitter
  • An extra entry for posting your favorite recipe on Sister Schuberts.
  • Please comment 1x per extra entry




*****Rules:*****

  • Must be a follower of this blog via GFC OR Google Plus and follow mandatory entry as required US entries only 
  • Must be 18 years of age or older to win 
  • No PO Boxes email must be in your user profile or posted in your comment. 
  • If I cannot contact you I will select another winner (email address must be in your blogger profile or submitted with your comment)
  • Winner selected at random 
  • One main entry per person 
  • Momanthology.com is responsible for prize fulfillment 
  • This giveaway ends on December 29th, 2011 at 11:59pm. 
  • The winner will be selected by random.org or randomizer and will have 2 days to respond to email notification email before another winner is selected. 
  • The winner is responsible for all taxes associated with prize, if applicable, according to state and/or federal law 
  • By acceptance of a prize, winner agrees that momanthology.com will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless by winner against, any and all liability for injuries, loss or damage of any kind to persons, including death, or property damage resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize and/or participation in this promotion.

Disclosure I was one of the bloggers selected by T. Marzetti Company and Family Review Network to host a Sister Schubert’s Homemade Rolls giveaway. They provided me with product to test myself as well as prizes for my readers. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.



Wednesday, December 21, 2011

SaleLaLa



SaleLaLa is a new site that has great savings opportunities posted. SaleLaLa! http://www.salelala.com

The Hottest Deals for Women" -  this is a website that offers various savings including:

National Deals
Local Deals (http://www.salelala.com/deal/local)
Sales and Coupons
and more!  There is even a link for Users to submit deals :)

Today I found a link for up to 70% off of toys at Amazon.com and 15% off at Crocs.  Tomorrow there will be new deals posted!  Some deals are time sensitive so make sure to visit daily and see what deals are available that you!

Disclosure:  I did not receive compensation for this post but will have my name entered into a drawing for sharing information with my readers.

 

Crossword Cubes Winner

Congrats to Christina! I have emailed you for your mailing address :)

Monday, December 19, 2011

New Winners

Chex Mix it Up Quanda! Quanda was also another recent winner and is a regular visitor. Congrats Quanda :) Chex Mix it Up and Sams Club - Susan Smith! Congrats Susan :) DVD Giveaway - Melissa / Lisa_Blogs! Congrats to you too! All winners have been emailed.

It's not too late! The gift that keeps giving - World Vision review and giveaway

Struggling with last minute Holiday gifts? Do you have someone on your list who is passionate about charitable causes? A great option it to purchase a charitable gift from World Vision. With gifts from $18 to $1000, there are options for every budget. View over 100 life changing gifts!

Who is World Vision?
World Vision is a Christian Humanitarian Organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.



 World Vision works a little differently than other charitable organizations. You can opt to make a traditional donation and buy a gift for a family in need (chickens, goats, feed a family, help build a well, etc).   You can even sponsor a child.  Alternatively you can also buy an actual gift - many by local artisans - and a large portion of the money is donated towards a cause.  Many of the causes help individuals work towards self sufficiency.

 I had the chance to review the ornament set. At first glance this IS pricey. The set is $150 for 3 ornaments. normally I would never pay that much - in this case though you can see where the money goes:




 $150
- $27 FAIR MARKET VALUE
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 $123 Towards the cause (Maximum Impact Fund)

What a great way to give back!  Questions?  Click HERE.

The picture does not do justice but these ornaments are truly beautiful. They are heavy duty and beautifully crafted.  (by Kenyan Artists)  I have one of these great prizes to share with one lucky winner.  Also, because this is such an important cause, anyone who donates or contributes will receive 25 extra entries


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I did receive an ornament set for review purposes but did not receive any compensation for this post

 

Chic-Fil-A - Who's watching the time? Giveaway

Cow Watches are available in Chick-fil-A Kid’s Meals! Check with your local Chick-fil-A restaurant for availability: http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Locations Limited quantities available while supplies last.

 Love the watches? Want a shot at winning this great prize? Check it out......Take the “Holiday Quiz” and share your results in the comments section on your Facebook or Twitter page then fill out the rafflecopter form below. Easy peasy!


The prize pack will consist of:

  • Five Cow Watches!
  • Two Chick-fil-A Plush Cows!
  • A Free Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake Coupon with speciality Christmas ornament!
  • 10 Family Holiday Activities and take The Holiday Quiz! 


The Widget below has great tips for a fun holiday along with a great holiday quiz! Fun for the whole family!


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Last Minute Gift Idea! Review and Giveaway




Are you looking for a last minute gift idea?  Crossword Cubes from Marina Games is a fun and inexpensive option.  At $7.99 ARV, it is worth giving it a shot.   Crossword Cubes is a fun choice for men, women or kids!

This is a fun little game.  Instead of drawing tiles, you simply roll the dice when it is your turn (similar to Yahtzee), to create words, crossword style, attempting to make the highest scoring words possible.  When your turn is up your opponent rolls the dice for his or her turn.

This is great for kids who are in school or for adults (like me) who love word games.  This is also one that the entire family can play together.


Crossword Cubes is an exciting word game with three levels of play - easy, hard & Solitaire. Roll all 13 cubes and create words from lettered dice in a crossword fashion to create the highest score possible. This simple yet challenging, educational game is appealing to spelling game fans of all ages. Crossword Cubes is portable, fast and fun. Ages 8+, 1+ players.




My kids were very excited when we received this.  I have not sat down with them to officially play, but they have played on their own.  In fact I went to grab the box for information for this review and it disappeared  as the girls took it upstairs to play.    I like that this is educational  - they like it because it is fun.

Whomever gets to 300 wins the game.  For younger kids however, you may opt to modify the rules somewhat.  You can easily set limits on how long to play.  Instead of waiting for a full board game which can be tedious to younger kids, you can set the game at 5 turns each or the first one to get to 100 points!

 I have one game to giveaway to one lucky reader.  To enter to win, simply comment below.  Winner will be selected tomorrow

RULES

  • Must be a follower of this blog via GFC and follow mandatory entry as required US entries only 
  • Must be 18 years of age or older to win 
  • No PO Boxes email must be in your user profile or posted in your comment. 
  • If I cannot contact you I will select another winner 
  • Winner selected at random One main entry per person Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment 
  • This giveaway ends on December 19th, 2011 at 11:59pm. 
  • The winner will be selected by random.org or randomizer and will have 2 days to respond to email notification email before another winner is selected. 
  • The winner is responsible for all taxes associated with prize, if applicable, according to state and/or federal law 
  • By acceptance of a prize, winner agrees that momanthology.com will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless by winner against, any and all liability for injuries, loss or damage of any kind to persons, including death, or property damage resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize and/or participation in this promotion.

Disclosure:  I did not receive compensation for this post.  I did receive a game for review purposes.


Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Pop Art Pixes - Review Giveaway for Tween Girls.


I still cannot believe it has been a year since the girls and I went on our fabulous NYC trip thanks to Crayola and The Pop Art  Pixies.   For a little history.....




It was such an amazing weekend - we learned about the Crayola Pop Art Pixies activity kit line - designed for tween girls, they are encouraged to enter world of self-discovery and creativity through Skye, Maya, Naomi and Tatum aka the Pop Art Pixies.  


You can look over the original craft kits on my former giveaway HERE.  Look below for info on the latest and greatest in the PopArt Pixies.  

Crayola Pop Art Pixies Fab Snaps Wristlet - lets tween girls design a one-of-a-kind purse wristlet using "Fab Snaps" - fabulous designer fabric patches featuring cool colors and hip designs that can be layered and snapped together to create hundreds of unique looks. Want to change up your wristlet to match another outfit? Just unsnap and layer different patches together to create totally different styles! Kit includes: 1 purse wristlet, 20 Fab Snap fabric patches (satin and felt) and 3 snaps.

My Favorite!
Crayola Pop Art Pixies Fab Snaps Jewelry - helps girls to design unique jewelry by layering and snapping different combinations of Fab Snap fabric patches onto necklaces and bracelets. To add style to your wardrobe, just pop off the Fab Snaps, layer a new set of patches onto the special attachment, and clip on a new silver snap. Kit includes: 32 Fab Snaps patches, 6 snaps, 5 attachments, 2 bracelet bands, and 2 necklace cords.

Miss N's Favorite*
Crayola Pop Art Pixies Fab Snaps Water Bottle - lets girls put their imaginations in motion as they decorate a reusable water bottle. In addition to placing stickers in any pattern on the water bottle, tweens can also decorate the silver cord that hangs from the water bottle with Fab Snaps. Choose up to three fabric patches that can be layered on top of each other and secured onto the cord with the snap. kit includes: one 500ml aluminum water bottle with cap, sticker sheet, 1 attachment, silver cord, 14 Fab Snaps patches, and 2 snaps.

Crayola Pop Art Pixies Ice Chandelier - allows girls to design their own dazzling room décor by creating icy effects on shimmery discs using Crayola Ice Markers. As the ink dries on the discs, which can be linked and re-linked together in endless designs, Ice Markers crystallize before girls´ eyes for an icy effect that makes any room look cool! Kit includes: 134 metallic links (circles & diamonds), 128 dual-sided metallic paper discs, 1 circular base with 6 arms, 1 hanging ring, and 3 Ice Markers.

Miss E's Favorite*
 Crayola Pop Art Pixies Ice Jewelry - helps tweens use their creativity to design chic jewelry with "icy effects." Use Crayola Ice Markers to draw on the metallic discs and slip them into a slot on necklace pendants, bracelets, and rings to show off unique designs. You can even upload your own photos at PopArtPixies.com to perfectly size them to fit each piece of jewelry. Kit includes: 2 rings, 2 pendants (with cords), 2 bracelets, 28 metallic paper discs (pre-printed and blank designs), and 3 Ice Markers.

Crayola Pop Art Pixies Fab Snaps Refill Kits - allow girls to layer and snap together different combinations of fabric patches, creating hundreds of different looks. Fab Snaps can be used in countless ways from clipping them onto a hair tie, using a safety pin to attach them to a bag or shoes, or using them as refills on any of the Fab Snaps products that girls already own.

 Refill kits are available for each of the four Pop Art Pixies characters - Skye, Mya, Tatum, and Naomi. Kit includes: 20 Fab Snaps patches, 3 snaps, and 2 universal attachments.



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My girls LOVED the new kits.  I should have taken pictures right away but the good thing about most of these kits is that you can create and recreate!  With the Fabsnaps you can easily mix it up.  Mess it up?  Start over.  Even the ice jewelry can be created and re-created.




Pop Art Pixies Web Site http://bit.ly/PopArtPixies
Crayola on Facebook http://on.fb.me/CrayolaFacebook
Crayola on Twitter http://bit.ly/CrayolaTwitter

Thanks to Crayola I have a prize package of variety of Pop Art Pixies kits available to one very, very lucky winner!  The  Crayola Pop Art Pixies Fab Snaps prize pack will contain:
(1) Crayola Pop Art Pixies Fab Snaps Wristlet
(1) Crayola Pop Art Pixies Fab Snaps Jewelry
(1) Crayola Pop Art Pixies Fab Snaps Water Bottle
(1) Crayola Pop Art Pixies Ice Chandelier
(1) Crayola Pop Art Pixies Ice Jewelry
(1) of each of the Crayola Pop Art Pixies Fab Snaps Refill Kits

To enter, simply share in the comments section who this would be for and which kit is your favorite

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Disclosure: The Crayola Pop Art Pixies Fab Snaps products, information, and giveaway have been provided by Crayola through MyBlogSpark

Monday, December 12, 2011

Chex Mix-up Giveaway #2 (Sam's Club and Chex)




What is a Chex Mix-up? Read my post HERE. Sound like fun?  If you are thinking of hosting your own Chex-mix party, consider shopping at Sam's Club. Sam's Club has the ingredients you need to make Chex Mix at home.  





Visit ChexPartyMixChange.com for even more party-planning tips and be sure to also check out Sam´s Club, your one stop Chex spot that has everything you need to throw a Chex Party Mix-Change!

Sam's Club conveniently has Corn Chex, Rice Chex and Wheat Chex available in one box!  (while supplies last).  Here is a batch of original Chex Mix we made at home.  Having all of the Chex flavors in one box made it SO easy.  I simply added pretzels, butter, seasoning, Worstershire Sauce and peanuts.  The girls LOVED it.   We also shared with the neighbors....

Chex Club and Sams would like to offer one Momanthology.com Reader their own Chex Mix Prize Pack.  One winner will win a Sam's Club / Chex Prize package consisting of a $25 Sam's Club Gift Card and a box of Chex Cereal to get you started on making your own Chex mix.


Disclosure: The Sam´s Club gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by Sam´s Club, Chex Party Mix and General Mills through MyBlogSpark.
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