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See how outdated our kitchen was? It made me crazy. When we moved in we learned there had been one home insurance claim previously on our home, it was for the countertops. The previous owners got insurance money and used it for small white tile countertops with white grout. Seriously? Who does that? Word of advice - never get small tile countertops especially with white grout if you have children. You will waste your life away scrubbing your countertops. <br />
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Not only did I hate the countertops but I hate the builders grade oak cabinets - they just look so average to me and the white paint had been around too long. I love having color, not just white in my house! To top it all off see those two dining room windows? The lack of trim around them just made them look ---- naked, boring, blah. Our floor was also something I had wanted to replace as whoever previously installed it made sure there were gaps all through out so we would always have dirt built up in the gaps.<br />
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I finally convinced my husband we should buy a stainless steel dishwasher and microwave and that is where the kitchen model began. After installing these we noticed the hose under the dishwasher must not be on tight because our kitchen flooded, and ruined the floor, which meant I also got to replace the flooring - luckily there was linoleum under the laminate so it didn't ruin the subfloors but the water wasn't very nice to our old laminate floor so it had to be replaced.<br />
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After replacing the laminate it was too "yellow" with those builder grade cabinets, so we refinished the cabinets with General Finishes Gel Stain (you can buy that on amazon <a href="https://amzn.to/3YYY11K">here</a> or if you don't want to use my affiliate link just go to Amazon and search for the product) and then we added some fairly basic cabinet hardware.<br />
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I was already liking it better but those countertops really had to go. They had always been my least favorite part of my house. So I convinced my husband that Granite Countertops were a necessity.<br />
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Yes, I know that all my photos have laundry baskets in the kitchen - another pet peeve with my house. The laundry room is right by the kitchen, and not very big. All the bedrooms are upstairs and we usually end up with laundry baskets sitting right by the kitchen - one day I will come up with a project to fix that.... but for now an updated kitchen will do!<br />
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Ashlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618083933778282350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307291775934328855.post-72185819183529075552015-10-29T14:59:00.000-07:002015-10-29T15:00:53.261-07:00Amazons New Fire Tablet and Coupon Code (bringing price down to $41.66 each)Amazon has released a new Fire Tablet. I've already received my order and tested it out, they seem like they will work quite well for the kids! We currently have a Kindle Fire HDX that was closer to $150-200 that they all fight over but at $49.99 each we decided to get each of the kids their own tablet for Christmas (yes, I know it's kind of sad that I'm already Christmas shopping).
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Ashlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618083933778282350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307291775934328855.post-73761057156808438122015-08-16T10:20:00.001-07:002015-08-16T10:22:31.664-07:00Women can use power tools tooI was talking to a neighbor the other day about some home improvements I was doing and she was convinced she could not do something like that.<br />
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Wake up women! We give birth, we raise children, we work, we stay home, we are STRONG and I promise you women are very capable of using power tools! Especially with the internet around, we can figure out how to do almost anything we want done and can most likely do it!
I will be posting some of my recent home makeovers soon and how easy they are to do.<br />
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My husband usually has no desire to do a honey-to-do list by the time he gets home so most of the improvements I have started doing myself (and save more difficult things, or tasks with heavy items for his honey-to-do list).<br />
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We have remodeled our kitchen, bathrooms, trimmed out the windows, built-in closet organizers just to name a few.
I really want to try some DIY Beadboard or DIY Wainscotting soon. Not to mention we bought a cabin that needs an AMAZING amount of work (probably enough to last a lifetime) so look for more posts to come and know that you all can do any of them and much much more!Ashlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618083933778282350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307291775934328855.post-73957485813376185482013-05-05T22:29:00.001-07:002013-05-05T22:29:25.909-07:00Don't worry I will be back........I hate to say I am putting blogging on hold for a minute.... or I guess not a minute - for an undetermined amount of time. <br />I will be back but it won't be for a little while, with some family issues right now I am needed else where. 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If you are looking for <a href="http://www.luxurylane.com/">leather motorcycle jackets for men</a>, then luxurylane.com is the website for you. In addition to offering an outstanding selection of leather jackets, luxurylane.com also offers free shipping every day of the week. This really cuts down on the costs associated with buying leather jackets online as you do not need to factor in the costs of shipping into your final price like you would if you were to shop at another online store. Offering free shipping makes luxurylane.com a very convenient shopping option. Also, the online retailer offers free returns as well, making it extremely easy to return your leather jacket if you do not like the way it looks or fits when you receive it at home. Free returns makes shopping at luxurylane.com a risk free venture, which is why so many people love shopping at this online retailer. Ashlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618083933778282350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307291775934328855.post-73682869208873989772013-04-26T12:51:00.002-07:002014-05-19T22:43:37.516-07:00A Step Above the Rest - Kolcraft MLB Step Stool ReviewI am sure all of you huge baseball fans that read my <a href="http://dirtytruthreviews.blogspot.com/2013/02/strolling-in-style-kolcraft-mlb.html">Kolcraft MLB Stroller Review</a> have already run out and got one to show of your favorite team! Well I have great news Kolcraft is now offering some other fun MLB Products. Such as the <a href="http://www.kolcraft.com/brands/mlb/potty-seats.html">MLB Potty Seats</a> & <a href="http://www.kolcraft.com/brands/mlb/step-stools.html">MLB Step Stools</a>!<br />
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We got our <a href="http://www.kolcraft.com/brands/mlb/step-stools/mlb-boston-red-sox-step-stool.html">MLB Boston Red Sox Step Stool</a> last week & despite how much daddy & brother love the Red Sox my daughter was a little hesitant. She has her Dora the Explorer Step Stool but I assured her we could try this one out for a day or two & then get Dora back out. <br />
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The winner was the MLB Step Stool! No matter how much my daugher loves Dora this one is just so much more functional (plus Daddy & Brother telling her how cool it was might have helped a little bit.) The major factor that made this step stool a definite keeper was the fact it has two steps. Our sink is rather tall & normal step stools make my daughter barely reach with much to be desired. Kolcraft has solved that problem & put their MLB Step Stools a step above the rest! I love it because now when she brushes her teeth there isn't tooth paste all over the edge of the sink, she loves it because she can reach so much better (and actually see in the mirror now), and Dad & Brother love it because it represents the best team in Baseball - The Boston Red Sox!<br />
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If you are looking for a step stool that will last forever which amazing quality, an extra step, and your favorite team displayed then the Kolcraft MLB Step Stools are most definitely the only way to go!<br />
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New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, & San Francisco Giants!<br />
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I love Dave Ramsey, I swear by the Dave Ramsey plan (or common sense plan as we sometimes call it at my house). As such a firm believer in what Dave Ramsey teaches I absolutely recommend to any of you to have a life insurance policy and to keep this policy. For quite a small fee you can know that should the unthinkable happen your family will still be taken care of. I would hate to think about how I will make ends meet if something happened to my husband and vise versa & am very thankful we have invested in life insurance policies for our family (though not nearly as large as I would like them). It definitely gives us peace of mind knowing that if something did happen (god forbid) that the other would still be able to pay the house payment, put the kids in piano lessons, etc.<br />
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However, although I highly recommend to always have a life insurance policy I know there are times when this may not be possible and someone may let their policy lapse or surrender the policy. Many people do not know they can receive <a href="http://www.alifesettlement.com/">A Life Settlement</a> for their policy. A life settlement is a simple option where a broker will sell your policy to an investor or a company and you get paid! If for some reason you cannot pay for your policy this should be something you definitely look in to. Like I said I would highly recommend having a policy and keeping it but if your situation prevents this do not just surrender your policy & get nothing, definitely look into life insurance settlements & get something for all that money you have put in!Ashlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618083933778282350noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307291775934328855.post-24955194487548059982013-04-14T11:08:00.001-07:002013-04-14T11:08:25.407-07:00Mothers Day Gift Idea - ProFlowers.com Review & Coupon CodesMothers Day is right around the corner and I always start brainstorming early because I swear my parents have everything. Plus, I have four mom's to buy for since my husband and I both come from split marriages and both dearly love our step-moms. One of the hardest parts is mine lives in Texas, a 24 hour drive, so I ship the present and want it to be something she will truly enjoy.<br />
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I was excited when I found out I would be reviewing ProFlowers.com. They offer a Freshness Promise on every flower they deliver - they promise that they will be fresh for seven days after arrival or it will be replaced. Not very often do flowers stay fresh for seven days so I decided to get some flowers to review.<br />
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As the days went on they just got even prettier. By day 2 a few of the roses were in full bloom and the lilies were starting to open as well. By day 4 everything had bloomed open & everything looked beautiful. There were two roses that didn't even bloom until day 5 and the bouquet lasted over the 7 days promised (about 10 days). I absolutely loved this bouquet because when I received it there were a lot of leaves and not much flower since none had bloomed. It was fun to see these flowers get more beautiful everyday (plus Roses and Lilies are 2 of my favorite flowers). <br />
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I am so excited to find a company I can trust to send my mom quality gifts! Plus, this doesn't mean I always have to send flowers. ProFlowers has an amazing selection of gift - in fact for Mothers Day I am checking out their <a href="http://www.proflowers.com/mothers-day-gift-baskets-mgb">Mothers Day Gift Baskets</a> because there are tons of fun ones she would love and that means I can save the Flowers idea for her birthday which is only a few weeks later.<br />
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The Dirty Truth is Proflowers made my ordering process as easy as can be. They e-mailed me an order confirmation & a delivery confirmation. Between their high level of customer service and their great quality it is a company I will continue to recommend. Plus, besides the fact they already offer great prices you can use any of their <a href="http://www.redenvelope.com/coupon-codes.aspx">great coupon codes</a> to score an even better deal!<br />
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Ashlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618083933778282350noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307291775934328855.post-50268680829281532362013-04-01T10:49:00.002-07:002022-12-29T15:57:14.665-08:00SwimZip Spring Break Giveaway & Review<br />
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I was really excited when SwimZip - especially because my baby is pasty! My older two both have a more olive complexion like me, but our youngest definitely took after daddy & I know we are going to have to take a lot of precautions with her in the sun! I decided this was the perfect opportunity to try out these swimsuits on my 4 year old so when the baby gets a little older I will know if this is something I would want to purchase for her.<br />
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<b>SwimZip</b> offers <a href="http://www.swimzip.com/">super cute swimsuits</a> for children up to size 4T with UPF 50+ Sun Protection. This means that the fabric is excellent at blocking the sun's UVA & UVB rays (they block 99% of these rays). Not only is this great to prevent sunburns but it can help dramatically reduce your child's risk of skin cancer later in life. The fabric is made of a Lycra/Nylon blend which allows for quick drying and extremely soft swimwear. Here is a great illustration that shows many of the benefits of the SmimZip Swimsuits.<br />
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<b>The Dirty Truth </b>is these swimsuits are great. My daughter has been determined to wear hers everytime she takes a bath because she loves it so much (and it is still a little too chilly to go swimming)! I love knowing that she will be protected from the harmful effects of UV Rays & still be able to have fun all day in the sun! The swimming suit is amazingly soft and cute.<br />
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I will definitely be getting my youngest one of these suits as well and am so excited they have a few more cute styles coming out (including some long sleeve suits). With how pasty she is I think she will be definitely getting the long sleeve version to give her even more protection. I would highly recommend these to anyone who is concerned about the effects of UV rays on their little one & wants more protection, or to anyone who is just looking for a super cute swimsuit for their little guy or gal!<br />
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This has been a LONG winter. So let's get spring going, and kick off with an IPad Giveaway. This giveaway is brought to you by the host, A Little Bit of Everything.<br />
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My Four Little, Making Memories With Your Kids, Sarah SaturDIY, Life With Two Boys, Mommy Bear Media, This Girl's Life, All About the Mommies, NYSavingSpecials, Pardon My Poppet, Dutch Girl's Favorite Things, Spaceships and Laser Beams, Don't Mess with Mama, A Mans Take on Things and We Are Earthformed<br />
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Whether you want to play some games, read an e-book, enter some giveaways online, send some emails, take some pictures, listen to music, or check your facebook or twitter this Ipad will do it all! The specs are below - this is definitely a giveaway you don't want to miss out on!<br />
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Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously •
2048 x 1536 resolution • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) • Bluetooth 4.0
technology • 30-pin dock connector port x 1 • 3.5mm stereo headphone
minijack • 5-megapixel iSight camera • Built-in 42.5-watt-hour
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I never want to be a burden on my children. I don't want them to be constantly worrying about me when they have their own children, jobs, and families to worry about. However, the hard fact remains I do not ever want to be put into a nursing home, just as I never want to put my parents in a nursing home. Not only do you hear all those horror stories about some of these places, but who wants to leave everything familiar to them when they get old? Not me. I want to be in my home, with my items, where my family can come visit <i>anytime!</i><br />
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I got searching the last few days for great alternatives to Nursing Homes and came across <a href="http://vitalalert.net/">Vitalalert</a><i>. </i>They are a company that offers medical alert so at the press of a button you get connected with a dispatcher. These dispatchers are medically trained professionals available 24/7 to help. They're trained with things such as injuries, illness, accidents, fire, burglary, and more. They can even offer support to someone who needs to provide CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, control bleeding, open an airway, or deliver a baby! Not only can you get in contact with the dispatch but they offer a 24/7 nurse helpline feature so you can get any questions answered whether it be about a prescription, illness symptoms, etc.<br />
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It is scary when your grandparents (or parents, etc) get older and they start falling and getting hurt and you worry "How long they will be there without help if they fall again?" I am glad there are companies like this out there to give people another option besides nursing homes. You can check out all the <a href="http://vitalalert.net/features.html">Features</a> & <a href="http://vitalalert.net/how-it-works.html">How it Works</a> on their website Vitalalert.net. If you are faced with putting someone you love in a nursing home and they really want to stay in their own home I would highly suggest researching this company more or looking into in-home care from a nurse. I know in my last days I want to be where all of my memories are!Ashlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618083933778282350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307291775934328855.post-66103439940425170862013-03-29T13:37:00.001-07:002013-03-29T14:23:02.058-07:00Shoplet Officemate Products Review<br />
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With the New Year here and everyone trying to stay organized this year I was excited to try out these Officemate Products - especially because my desk is constantly cluttered. I use a small desk in my kitchen to work from home for my job, do my blogging, pay bills, and so much more. I am constantly trying to organize it to keep things separate and easy to go through & these products are great to help that cause!<br />
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The <a href="http://www.shoplet.com/Officemate-Recycled-Rotary-Organizer/OIC26255/spdv">Officemate Recycled Rotary Organizer</a> has 16 compartments & provides the most efficient means to store your supplies in one place. It holds wrigint instruments, clips, notes, rulers, scissors, tape, and more.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.shoplet.com/Officemate-Portable-Dry-Erase-Clipboard-Case/OIC83382/spdv">Officemate Portable Dry Erase Clipboard Case</a> features a dry erase board & clipboard on the cover and opens to a large storage area for papers, forms, files, and notepads.<br />
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<b>The Dirty Truth</b> is these products are just what I needed. I really liked the fact that the <b>Rotary Organizer </b>includes a tape dispenser because my previous tape dispenser alone almost took up the same amount of room as this whole organizer. I loved all the room to store different products. Although, I do wish in my case there would have been a few more areas with deeper storage since I don't have many paper clips, pins, etc. It has been great to organize all the little things lying around my desk though! The <b>Portable Dry Erase Clipboard Case</b> is so cool - there is nothing I would change about this product. I store some batteries in it for when my wireless keyboard and/or mouse batteries need to be replaced. It also has a spot for all the many miscellaneous papers that were floating around my desk not long ago. I can write all the things I need to do on the front & erase them as they are done (because I'm sure you all know being a mother means this list is always long and changing)!<br />
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Both of these products have definitely helped me (and my desk area) get much more organized. I am one to constantly make lists of things to do, places to go, reviews to write, etc. so the Dry Erase Clipboard Case is something I can't imagine not having now that I have been using it!<br />
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<b>To Buy: </b>To get any of these great products & many more <a href="http://www.shoplet.com/">Office Supplies</a> go to Shoplet.com<br />
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That is exactly what I though..... until last week when my 1 1/2 year old computer quit working. My husband is quite the computer guru so he quickly diagnosed it was the hard drive & after purchasing a new hard drive we were up and running again.<br />
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One week later of sticking my hard drive in the freezer (sounds silly but a lot of times it does help make it work for a little bit - long enough to try to get all that important data you never backed up) and I think I have got all the information I can off of it.<br />
<br />One of my photo folders just disappeared after opening it the first time - from reading on google I assume it went into a 'bad sector'. I was heartbroken to lose all my pictures from the last year but luckily I think we recovered most of them. However, my situation is a lucky one. Many times you have to send your hard drive in and pay HUNDREDS to recover this data, or sometimes it cannot be recovered!<br />
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So to save you all the heart-ache that I nearly experienced I am warning you all now! Back up any pictures or data you need! If there is something you would be heartbroken to lose then you better back it up! I recommend at least monthly doing a backup of your computer/pictures, etc. Sounds like a hassle I know, but if your hard drive ever fails I promise you will be thankful you took the advise!<br />
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Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I am so happy this weather is <i>finally</i> starting to be good outside weather! I am definitely over winter already - bring on the camping, & fun in the sun!Ashlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618083933778282350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307291775934328855.post-49807688608537301632013-03-29T09:19:00.002-07:002013-03-29T09:19:59.322-07:00Yoga Apparel On SaleRight now you can score some pretty awesome deals on <a href="http://www.rockymountaintrail.com/outdoor/yoga/">yoga apparel for women</a> at RockyMountainTrail.com.<br />
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With their online student account you can keep organized with the scheduling and billing tools. You can also easily select if you want In Home, In Studio, or Online Lessons. I definitely want to get my son some in studio lessons, where as I am not sure my 4 year old would do well with that - she may do better with in home lessons instead. For me, if I ever find time to get back in to Piano Lessons it would be wonderful to be able to do the online lessons - especially since all you need is a computer with a webcam, a Skype account, and a good internet connection!<br />
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With TakeLessons you can get special lesson package discounts as well - such as their Quartlery (book 12 lessons, get 1 free) and they offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee. This is huge for me because I am the type that definitely likes to "try before I buy". I love knowing that if I am not satisfied with my first lesson they will either find me another teacher or refund the original purchase price (including the first lesson).<br />
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Between the 100% Money Back & The No long-term commitments this company sounds wonderful - because if there is anything I hate more than not being able to try something first, it is being stuck in a real lengthy contract. I don't know why I have commitment issues but I do - my marriage is the only long term legal commitment that hasn't scared me! Whether it is cable, internet, cell phones, my mortgage etc I seriously hate signing a few years of my life to these companies & I love that TakeLessons doesn't require this! Plus, with teachers available for all ages and experience levels it is a great service for my family since my kids are so far apart in age.<br />
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To learn more of find your perfect instructor go to <a href="http://bit.ly/YiceEq">TakeLessons.com</a> but don't forget to use the coupon code below for some <i>HUGE savings</i>!<br />
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Make sure to use Coupon Code <b>SPRINGMUSIC</b> to receive 20% off all lesson packages anytime from Friday March 29th thru April 1st. You can book online or call them at 855-334-1831 to talk through options and pricing with a Student Counselor! This is a great way to get started in lessons at a great price - so if you are going to sign up make sure you do so before April 1st so you can take advantage of this great discount!<br />
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In case you don't know much about the Contours brand you will want to get more acquainted with them! They offer top quality baby products that look like specialty designer products but at a fraction of the cost. Whether you want a bassinet or your little one is a little older and you are looking for a stroller Contours will have just what you need and you will fall in love with the quality and style of this brand!<br />
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You can make sure you don't miss any of their new products, deals, and more by Following <a href="http://www.facebook.com/contoursbaby">Contours Baby on Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ContoursBaby">on Twitter</a>. You can always go to the <a href="http://www.kolcraft.com/brands/contours.html">Contours site</a> to check out their current line of products as well! Ashlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618083933778282350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307291775934328855.post-22205983282071134422013-03-27T13:30:00.005-07:002013-03-29T14:24:05.028-07:00Get Rid of your Dry Skin - Carmex Review & GiveawayMy body is still having so many hormone changes. I use to have oily skin but for the past year or so (I am hoping due to pregnancy/breastfeeding and that it will soon change) my skin has been extremely dry. I have tried many different lotions and have a few I really like and many for different reasons such as the smell, the texture, absorption, etc.<br />
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I recently received Carmex Healing Cream and Carmex Hydrating Lotion to review and couldn't wait to soften up my dry skin and try these out! If you've read my other Carmex reviews you know I am a huge Carmex fan and have been ever since I was a little girl and my dad always had that tube of Carmex for us when we had dry lips. Maybe that is part of the reason I love it (besides the quality) is because it reminds me so much of my dad, who I barely see now that he lives halfway across the country!<br />
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<b>The Dirty Truth</b> these products were exactly what I would expect from Carmex - Top Quality!<br />
I love the <b>Hydrating lotion</b> because it is non-greasy & is fast-absorbing. It is great for an everyday lotion & this particular tube of lotion is going in my purse so I always have some great lotion on the go - I also like that the smell is not overwhelming like many lotions - it has a subtle pleasant scent.<br />
The <b>Healing Cream</b> seems a bit more <i>heavy duty</i> to me! It has all the same great qualities of the hydrating lotion but it last longer and it definitely feels like it penetrates deeper to take care of any problem areas. My son is always making for of how dry my feet are so I have been using this on them & they look and feel great - this is perfect for feet, elbows, and really dry hands!<br />
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<br />Ashlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618083933778282350noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307291775934328855.post-6879562716806672302013-03-25T16:59:00.000-07:002013-03-29T12:16:32.781-07:00BeautyStopOnline Rusk Products ReviewI was recently given the opportunity to review some <a href="http://www.beautystoponline.com/Buy-Rusk-Hair-Care-Products-s/163369.htm">Rusk Products</a> from BeautyStopOnline.com.<br />
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<a href="http://beautystoponline.com/">BeautyStopOnline.com</a> is your one stop shop to get all your beauty product needs. They have Tools, Hair Care, Nail Care, Spa & Body, Cosmetics, and many, many more products.<br />
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Rusk Hair Care Products can be a little on the pricey end due to them being such high quality but Beauty Stop Online offers some great discounts so you can get these products at very competitive prices. After searching through the huge selection of (over 150) Rusk products I decided to try out the following:<br />
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This shampoo instantly eliminates any stubborn cosmetic buildup or reside that impedes the natural shine, health and vitality of your hair. It provides shine and cleansing for men or women and is specially formulated to provide immediate rejuvenation. <br />
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This paste instantly creates unstructured, extreme texture. <b> </b>It is a pliable styling product that is perfect for shaping, molding and finishing styles while providing softness with incredible strength. This product is also humidity resistant for long-lasting styles with sunscreen protection.<br />
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<b>The Dirty Truth</b> is not only does Beauty Stop Online have an amazing selection of products & great prices but they sell top quality products.<br />
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<u>The Rusk Sensories Clarify Rosemary and Quillaja Detoxifying Shampoo</u> is amazing. I honestly cannot think of a better word to describe it - "Amazing" sums it up. With our horrible hard water and using hair products I have begun to get a dry scalp. Even now with our water softener it is still kind of dry - I have tried quite a few salon type products hoping they would help & have found nothing but disappointment. Not only did this product get the job done and help truly eliminate the product build up but it is amazing how little you need. It took me 3 or 4 times using this shampoo before I got the right amount. I am use to needing a good size amount of shampoo but kept working my way down to find the right amount and dime to nickel size is about perfect for me. Even if this product had not worked as well as it did the smell alone would have been enough to keep me buying this product - this is the best smelling shampoo ever, the whole bathroom smells amazing when I wash my hair!<br />
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<u>The Rusk Being Wild Paste</u> has been great at giving my hair some much needed volume and texture. My hair is very fine & hard to manage (and that is putting it lightly). It is great to find a product that can finally give it some texture to make it look a little more thick. The smell of this product is also great (although I don't think the smell really even compares to that of the shampoo). I also love that it makes it so much easier to style and doesn't leave my hair sticky or slimy like many other products.<br />
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Both of the Rusk Products & BeautyStopOnline.com get two thumbs up from me & I would definitely recommend this site to get your beauty supply needs & while you are there I would highly suggest checking out the Rusk Products I received!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Disclosure: I was not paid for this review. I received the above mentioned products at no charge to perform my review & all opinions are my 100% honest opinions.</span>Ashlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618083933778282350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307291775934328855.post-33067364976910112322013-03-24T15:24:00.002-07:002013-03-24T15:24:46.839-07:00KitchenAid Mixer on SaleRight now on Groupon you can get their <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-4238410-10769830" target="_top">KitchenAid Mixer</a> for $209.99<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE PRODUCT</b><br />
<a href="http://water-softener-alternative.net/">The Eddy Electronic Descaler</a> is a low cost eco-friendly alternative to a Water Softener. It has a LIFETIME Warranty against breakdown & a <b>12 month satisfaction guarantee.</b> The product used electromagnetic waves to reduce the effects of the calcium, magnesium and manganese ions in hard water but does not alter the chemical hardness of the water. the beneficial effects of the calcium and other particulates is retained while the damaging and problematic effects are greatly reduced. <br />
It is FCC Certified as interference free. Features easy DIY installation (no plumbing) and is maintenance free!<br />
This is not an actual softener - it doesn't remove the calcium & magnesium in hard water - instead, it prevents and removes hard water scaling in pipes. The Eddy changes the properties of the water to prevent it from forming scale in the pipes and on your appliances. <br />
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After a few months of having the Eddy installed in my brother in laws home & my new water softener in mine I compared. My water is soft water now, and while his is not (he is just descaling it with the Electronic Eddy Descaler) you can notice a difference. The film on his dishes has been greatly reduced as has the "soap scum" build up in the bathroom and around faucets & the hard water ring in the toilet has started to diminish. However, although there is a difference in the amount of build up you can still tell a big difference between the complete lack of film on my dishes, no soap scum or hard water marks, and my toilet rings are completely gone. We installed the systems about the same time (3 months ago) and my results have been measurably better. It is also worth noting they have not noticed any difference in their hair, skin, etc. While that is one of the main reasons I wanted a water softener.<br />
On the bright side the Eddy was much easier to install than our water softener & one of the great things about the Eddy is it does not add sodium to the water. My husband has high blood pressure already so this has been one downfall for us & we need to get a reverse osmosis system for the kitchen faucet ASAP which will add on another $100 - $200 to our total cost.<br />
Overall, The Eddy helps - will it completely remove all of your problems with hard water? Probably not if you have extremely hard water like we do (over 20 gpg). If your water is not as hard you may have better results. My brother in law is happy with the Eddy & is happy to see any results. Although the results in my opinion are not nearly as good as my water softener it is worth noting as well my Water Softener cost around $700 where as Eddy costs less than 1/3 of that price.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
<b>Pros</b>:<br />
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<li>Easy Install (No extra plumbing, much quicker & easier than installing a water softener)</li>
<li>Lower Cost than Water Softener</li>
<li>Helps Reduce Film on Dishes & Soap Scum</li>
<li>No Maintenance (money savings with no need to buy salt every month)</li>
<li>Does not add Sodium to water (no need for Reverse Osmosis Kitchen Filter)</li>
<li>12 month satisfaction guarantee (if you are unhappy with it anytime within the first 12 months you can return the product for a refund).</li>
<li>Easier to clean up the build up that is left behind. Not sure why, but where as the toilet rings, etc use to be near impossible to remove they do come off a bit easier than before installing Eddy.</li>
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<li>Results not as good as a water softener, still have some soap scum, film on dishes, etc.</li>
<li>Did not notice any results for hair/skin improvement (however, my husband says he kind of feels like he cannot completely rinse the soap off with our softener so maybe this is not necessarily a bad thing that the hair/skin differences with Eddy were not noticed).</li>
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<b>Do We Recommend It? </b><br />
If your water is hard but not extremely hard I think this could possibly give you the results you are looking for. Our water is very hard & I think that may be part of the reason the results were not quite as great as I had hoped. Also, it could be the scale buildup is so thick in the pipes that it will take longer for the full effects of Eddy to kick in. I am still happy we have our water softener but if you don't have $700 - $1000 in your budget for a hard water solution you may want to give Eddy a try. One thing I love about this company is the fact that they have a Risk Free 12 Month Money Back Guarantee. If you are not happy with the Eddy you can ship it back to them for a refund. They state they will require proof of purchase to process your refund so make sure to file your receipt once you purchase it.<br />
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So Yes, with the <b>12 month money back Guarantee </b>I would Recommend Eddy - it did offer some relief from our horrible water out here & at a much lower price. To have a noticeable difference makes me assume there is less hard water effects on the appliances as well which means they will hopefully last longer than they would without the Eddy so it should pay for itself over time. Plus, where as I paid over 3 times the cost of Eddy for my system I am not finished with the costs - I still have to purchase salt every month & will also need to get a reverse osmosis filter for health reasons. So I can definitely see where Eddy has it's benefits. Compared against the water softener I would take the softener. Compared against my old hard water I would take the Eddy. If you have money to blow I suggest getting an actual water softener but if you want some relief at a small fraction of the cost then Eddy is probably the choice for you!<br />
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