Happy Halloween
Just wanted to tell you all to have a safe & fun Halloween!
Read more...It is amazing how much some people charge to fix computers. I remember one time a friend of ours paid a small fortune to the "geek squad" when it would have taken my husband less than an hour to do the work at no cost. However, the problem is now everyone knows that my husband is good with computers and CONSTANTLY wants his help. You have a computer problem? He can most likely fix it. He has retrieved data from hard drives, backed up data, replaced the screen on laptops, the inverter on laptops, removed viruses, you name it and he has probably done it for a friend or family member. EVERYONE calls my husband when they have a computer problem - and he fixes it - and the honey to do list gets longer and longer, because he is fixing everyones darn computers!
With cold weather coming (or already here) I always want to start all my home improvement projects! I feel like the summer is for play & yard work - but once the cold hits it is time to get ready for the Holiday's and do any home projects so my house is looking it's best for all the family visits and company that go along with the holidays!
If you are one of my UK Readers then you may have already heard about SCS - Sofa Carpet Specialist. If you haven't heard of them and are ready to get your house looking it's best then you will want to check their site out (or go to their site finder and find a store near you).
Scs.co.uk carries all the top sofa's, recliners, bedroom sets, carpets, dining room furniture and more! I know it is nice to go in store and find your furniture so you may want to see if there is a location nearby- however, I would highly recommend checking out their Web Exclusives section first! You will find deals here you cannot find in store! Check out this Fabio 3 Seater Sofa I found for £499 (less than half the original promotion price of £1099).
It is crazy how much prices have went up the last few years on, well, everything! From Gas to Groceries, to even Fabric Softener! We recently had a batch of clothes that sat in the washer too long and got that mildew smell - as I wondered how to get mildew smell out of clothes I came across the answer - Vinegar! I didn't want my clothes to smell like Vinegar though and as I kept looking I came across an excellent Fabric Softener Recipe (I modified mine a bit). So here you have it! An excellent (AND CHEAP) recipe to make your own Fabric Softener!
Get an Empty Milk Jug (or similar container) and mix the following
3 1/2 Cups Distilled White Vinegar
1 Bottle Conditioner of any scent you want (usually 20 - 24 ounces)
8 - 9 Cups of Hot Water
Shake in Container to Mix well and you are done! Use 1/4 cup per load (or I use a little less since I have a HE washer). This only costs a few dollars (probably $4 or more depending on the conditioner you use) and should do around 70 loads or so! Much cheaper and I think it works so much better!
Kolcraft has a fun Halloween Scavenger Hunt going now through midnight CST on October 31st, 2012. Make sure you go check out the instructions and rules here.
Winner will be chosen from valid entries using Random.org on November 1st, 2012. Winner must have an address within the Continental USA to claim prize! If you win come back here and let us know - I would love to find out it was a DirtyTruthReviews reader who won this! Good Luck!!
Does your little one LOVE play makeup? My daughter loves it (and my makeup if I forget to put it where she won't find it)! So we were very excited to get to try out Pure Poppet Play Makeup!
If you love Kolcraft products like I do you will be excited to know you can now look at the Kolcraft website on the go! You can access their mobile site by going to m.kolcraft.com or by searching Kolcraft from your phone!
Read more...If you didn't see my previous post about Digiarty software giving away some great software for Free for Halloween you can check it out HERE! Hurry, the offer ends November 4th. If you did already see it and download your free software then you already know this company offers some great products!
I was able to review another one of their products - WinX DVD Copy Pro. This software allows you to make DVD Copies without losing quality. You can clone DVD to DVD disc, copy DVD to ISO image, or copy DVD to MPEG2. It doesn't matter if they are Disney movies, scratched, etc. this software can overcome those obstacles!
Check out this infographic from Clever Girls Collective and the results of the women they surveyed!
I know a lot of my UK readers are not eligible on some of the giveaways but I am so excited I have found another great store to share with you!
Twowests.co.uk is an awesome garden & greenhouse equipment store and they have some great deals. Besides having a HUGE selection of products, they also have an ongoing page for Monthly Deals so you can take advantage of some great prices.
I love when I can get a huge discount on practical products! They have some of their products at huge discounts in this section - take for example the Tomato Climbing Planters which are normally £14.99 are now 50% off! They have tons of deals like this but this one definitely caught my eye because this is something I would love to have next gardening season (my family loves tomatoes!)
Any of my loyal readers know I love baby wearing! I have tried some great products but really wanted to try a sling, and a top quality sling at that. I was curious if I would like them as much as other styles of carriers.
I just wanted to remind all my Utah readers..... go get your entries in for the Disney on Ice Tickets. The giveaway ends in a couple days & I am sure it will be a show you don't want to miss!!
Read more...Viking is the store that carries all of your office needs! This store has competitive prices on everything you need from ink and paper, to office furniture, desktops, laptops, tablets, cameras, batteries and more!
I am not a morning person, I am a night owl. I wish I could fall asleep easier but I can't! However, once I am asleep I am OUT - I mean there could be a fire, an earthquake, etc. and I wouldn't even know it. Luckily my husband is a light sleeper and being the sweet man he is he will save my life if one of these situations ever occur.
I love blogging but I also have a job that requires me to be at work at a certain time - yes in the morning. My daughter usually wakes up before me & comes straight to my room to harass me, but when she doesn't come in - you got it I am late! Luckily my work loves me and they let me start working from home so it is not a huge issue but it throws off my whole day! Alarms don't work...... until I found the iLuv Vibro II, which has been accomplishing the impossible - getting me up!
Do you have one of those adorable diaper bags... you know the type that a lot of husband hate carrying around because they are so "pretty" or because they don't want to look like they are carrying a purse? Some men don't care and are okay packing around such items - men like my husband want and need something more "Manly" though!
Daddy Scrubs now has The Daddy Diaper Pack for that reason (and because even men that will carry around that pretty little diaper bag would much rather have this)!
I honestly don't have time to keep my yard looking spectacular...... okay, not keep it looking that way because it doesn't - I don't have time to GET it looking that way!
However, I often dream of having it look wonderful and I do try at times (when I have time). I actually will have a review coming about a lady who does flower baskets. I am thinking about getting a cute statue though. I found a website with a saint statue, Buddah statues, Benches, etc. I wonder if benches look silly in little yards like mine (especially ones that need a lot of work) because I think one of their benches would work awesome between the two circular flower beds we have (about 4 feet apart). Either way if you are looking for garden statues and more the Garden Gates has tons of stuff - and if you want to share your opinion on me putting a bench in my yard I would love to hear it!
My mother in law recently purchased a mount for her All In One Computer. The problem was she spent a pretty penny (or lots and lots of pennies) on the mount. We had her return it and found her one that was a lot less expensive and just as high quality. I also just found a coupon code for one of the places that sells these high quality mounts for a lot less! Right now you can get tv brackets, mounts, etc. at StandsandMounts.com for a lot less than retail and some of the mounts are eligible for an extra 5% discount with coupon code Mount5 so don't go to your local store and spend a fortune on these items - get them online and save!
Read more...Baby Mobiles have become one of the top items to get when you are having a new little one - and understandably so. With babies spending most of their times laying on their backs either sleeping or looking around exploring their surroundings a crib mobile is a great item to have to keep your little one entertained.
The problem with mobiles is your baby isn't always laying in their crib. You spend you money on the item but are left wondering what toy your baby can have when not in the crib. Tiny Love Take Along Mobile is the answer!
Collectables has 12 stores spanning the north-east of the UK and trading since 1986. They offer the latest fashion accessories and wonderful gifts and their website brings you the best of both!
This is any womans dream store. They have handbags galore and all the quality brand names including Kipling and Fossil. My purse is from a few years ago and is starting to get worn and fall apart in some places so a new quality handbag would be great and I definitely like a lot of the ones they are selling!
Make sure as you do your Holiday Shopping you also check out their large selection of Jewellery, Watches, Candels, Crystal, Linen, and the Cookshop. They have something to please almost anyone on your shopping list (including yourself) and at very competitive prices. Whether you are looking to spend a lot of not much at all you will be in luck!
The Gifts section will give you some great ideas and if you know anyone getting married or have an anniversary soon you MUST check out the Wedding & Anniversary section (I love the 25th anniversary pair of mugs). Last but not least I would also check out the Sale Shop to find the items that are currently priced to save (there are quite a few items in the sale shop so don't get into too much trouble).
Hopefully you can find some great deals and get some great Holiday Gifts here! I know I need to get my Holiday shopping started - it is usually done by now but with a new little one I am far behind!
Starting today, One Kings Lane is launching multiple sales on the most adorable must haves for your kids and your travelling needs! I love the cute cuddly monkey rocking horse from the Gifts for Little Ones Sale it would make a great gift to give too! But don't take my word for it, go take a look at One Kings Lane yourself! If you’re new to One Kings Lane, sign up today and get a $15 credit for purchases of $30 or more.
Digiarty Software, Inc. has updated their major Video/DVD converting and ripping software so it will work wonderfully with all the new hot tech stuff coming out - such as Windows 8, Surface Tablet, and Ipad Mini. They are giving away the software to help everyone have an especially great Halloween this year!
Their Halloween Giveaway includes the items below:
If you are a tech saavy person and love getting new software make sure to keep checking back this week. We will be posting some great software deals and giveaways this week and you won't want to miss them!
Read more...Warner Bros. Pictures is proud to announce the release of Dark Shadows on DVD and Blu-Ray October 2nd 2012!
From the incredible mind of Tim Burton comes the hit film Dark Shadows, based on the classic television series! Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp) has been trapped for two centuries by an evil witch (Eva Green) who just happens to be an ex lover. Barnabas now has to struggle with the ever changing 1970s and save his families business! With an all star cast that includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Chloe Grace Moretz, Jonny Lee Miller and more, Dark Shadows will be sure to whet your appetite for fun.
Dirty Truth Reviews is proud to bring you a 3 DAY (okay really 3 1/2 day) giveaway for your chance to win the Blu-Ray release of Dark Shadows!
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With so many different baby products on the market it is hard to know which brand you should buy. Baby Magic is one of the more trusted brands of baby lotion but did you know they offer other products as well. I had tried the regular baby lotion but it has been quite a while since I had a little one and I was unaware they also carry other lotions (besides the original scent) and many other products.
Baby Magic carries four different options for baby lotions: Original Scent , Soft Baby Scent, Blossoms, and Lavender & Chamomile Calming Baby Lotion. I received the Lavender & Chamomile Lotion!
Traidcraft believes in fighting poverty through trade. That is why the offer the UK's Largest selection of Fair Trade Products. Are you wondering what Fair Trade is? Fair Trade allows allows people to use their skills and resources to trade their way out of poverty.
Over 10 years ago Traidcraft helped establish the Fairtrade Mark. It guarantees a fair price, an extra premium to invest in community project, defined standards for health, social and economical welfare of the producers and defined standard for the protection of the environment.
So not only are you shopping to help a wonderful cause and wonderful people but you are getting great unique products.
Traidcraftshop.co.uk not only carries awesome gifts but they have grocery, wine, clothing, jewellery, cards and more. They even have a special Christmas section with super cute decorations and more - I love these because so many times you decorate your house and find that your neighbor, friend, in-laws, and more have the same decoration item as you - not very unique. With these products you won't find them everywhere else - you will have your own unique decorations.
Make sure to check out their Special Offers section too - they have some great items at huge discounts. The wooden apple bowls (set of 2) are cute and practical and marked down to £6.00, or their ladybird and bee pencil sharpeners are the cutest pencil sharpeners I have ever seen and are only £4.00. They have tons of clothes marked down too! You can shop by country of origin, whether or not it is organic, price, producer, recycled products, etc. The options are endless and the appreciation to helping such a great cause is too!
Mangroomer has come out with some new products! They are flushable wipes made in the USA to keep you feeling fresh and clean all day long. You can visit the product pages to find out more info.
LADYGROOMER WomanWipes --> www.ladygroomer.com
MANGROOMER BizWipes --> www.bizwipes.com
Right now they are giving away $5,000 to the person who can come up with the most creative MANGROOMER BizWipes or LADYGROOMER WomanWipes video!!! There is also a 2nd place prize of $3,000 and a 3rd place prize of $1,000.
For entry & official rules visit www.mangroomer.com/pages/contest or www.ladygroomer.com/pages/contest
Mom Powered Media is hosting a Christmas Cash Event! One lucky winner will receive $500 Visa Gift Card OR $500 Paypal Cash OR $500 Amazon Gift Card (Winners Choice). The Giveaway will run from 11/7 - 12/5 so come back here on 11/7 (or anytime after that but before 12/5) and get your entries in for your chance to win. Giveaway will be open to US, Canada, & UK
I love that this giveaway ends in enough time that the winner will be able to do Christmas shopping with the money!
I am constantly trying to get my house organized.... with 3 kids it definitely needs some organization. So I am going to try to post 1 fun organization idea I find each week so all of you can get some great ideas as well.
This week I have found an awesome idea for organizing your bathroom - specifically towels.
For a cute way to put multiple towels in the bathroom that looks classy try using a wall hung wine rack!
I think one of the biggest challenges of being a parent is getting your little ones to do chores! I can seriously bribe my daughter (or attempt) and still get nothing done. As soon as I mention "after your chores are done" her response is always "I don't need to play" or "We don't have to make cookies" etc.
This site with lapel pins has tons of pins. I am wondering if the Great Job pin would get my little one going since she loves jewelry? We also started these cute little chore "punch cards" where she gets a punch each day she does her chores (and extra punches along the way for extra stuff she helps with). After 14 punches she gets a prize, so we will see if that works! Who knows though - my son is 11 and I still don't have any magic that makes it easy every day for him to do them either! If I find SOMETHING that works I will let you all know!
So I just found out some great news! Target will be matching online prices this Holiday Season! They recently announced they will match prices from Amazon.com (excluding marketplace), Walmart.com, Bestbuy.com, BabiesRUs.com, and ToysRUs.com between November 1st and December 16th. I am still waiting for all the details of if they will be matching Black Friday online prices, Daily Deal prices etc... but either way I am excited!
I know a lot of stores will not even match their own websites price in store so to have one willing to match all these other stores is awesome!
Just show Target the price on your smartphone (or have customer service look it up to confirm). They will also be offering FREE Wi-Fi in stores during the holiday season so you can look up the prices without needing a data plan!
I will post more details as I get them!
*Thanks to Hip to Save for posting this information!
Do you love boxing? I have never really got into it but I have quite a few friends who love it - then do the pay per view fights all the time and invite a group of friends over to watch. Right now you can get boxing tickets from Ticket America for some of the top boxers in the country including manny pacquiao boxing tickets and Floyd Mayweather Jr boxing tickets so whether.
Manny Pacquaio's next fight is actually in Las Vegas December 8th so get your tickets now! This almost makes me wish I was a fan of boxing just to have an excuse to head down to Vegas!
Disclosure: Please note some of my posts may contain affiliate links or be paid posts. As always I will still share the facts and/or my honest opinion.
It does not matter who you are shopping for this holiday season, Gizoo is sure to carry something to make them happy!
I love their huge selection of unique items. This website not only carries what you need but they are sure to give you ideas for anyone you are having a hard time deciding what they would like.
Buying for my husband is always a huge pain - he loves guns, technology items, and stuff for the outdoors - but he owns it all (besides the items I cannot afford!) This site has so many cool ideas for him though - how about the Erasable Memo Pad with 4 port USB Hub for only £9.95? For gadgets they also carry flash drives, ipad cases, wireless earphones, cute app magnets, docks for your iphone, etc.
It is not all technology related though - you can get Solar Fairy Lights, Hammocks, Heatable Slippers (another thing my husband would love since for some odd reason he is ALWAYS cold), and hundreds if not thousands of other awesome items!
So if you are looking for a creative gift this year make sure you check out gizoo.co.uk for all your gadget, gifts, and gizmo needs! If you get too overwhelmed by their selection you can always use the Gift Finder to help you out!
Many companies are making products today with chemicals and other harmful products with little regard to health and safety and more concern to their profit margins. Research has linked many chemicals in common use to cancer and hormone disruption (which may lead to a large number of developmental problems in children).
Tech Lovers get ready! November 30th we will be helping promote an awesome giveaway event: TECH LOVERS CHRISTMAS!
This giveaway will have laptops, tablets, an Xbox, etc! If you are a blogger and want to participate in this giveaway go sign up here - and please let them know Ashly @ Dirty Truth Reviews sent you!
If you have kids then you already know that tummy time can be a challenge. You are recommended to start giving your little one tummy time by the time they are one month old, and can start as soon as birth. Tummy time helps your baby learn to lift their head which will in turn strengthen their neck and upper back muscles. Strengthening these muscles will help them roll over, sit, and crawl. Tummy time also will help your babies head to become more round and not develop flat spots on the back of their head (since you should always let baby sleep on their back). There are many benefits to tummy time - both physically and mentally. There are also many challenges!
Every parent knows that a lot of babies do not like tummy time. With our new little one she would almost instantly cry when I laid her on her stomach to play. It would never last very long because even though it is recommended I couldn't just sit there and watch her lay on her stomach and cry. That is why I was so excited to try the Infantino Right Angle Tummy Triangle.
MAKE TUMMY TIME FUN |
Here are some hot deals I've gather to share with all of you!
Kids Clothing
Right now when you Join FabKids you get your first 3-Piece Outfit for just $25 (use code FIRST25)! Plus make sure to take their Fun Style Quiz and see your results!!! They have a lot of new arrivals right now too!
Canvas Photo
This week Canvas People is offering a 16x20 Canvas Photo for $20 (plus S&H) and they will donate $1 of every order to help fight breast cancer.
FREE Holiday Labels
Vistaprint is offering 140 Free Holiday Labels - you just pay S&H. Hurry though - this deal ends tomorrow (10/17)
PHOTO CARDS
Right now with York Photo use Code 1Card to get (20) 4x8 Photo Cards for $1 PLUS (40) Free Prints. Expires 11/15
Halloween Costumes
BuyCostumes is currently offering up to 85% off their costumes. Use code SCARYDEAL
Nursing Cover
FREE Udder Cover Nursing Cover (Use Code ENBABY)
FREE MAGAZINE
6 FREE issues of Working Mothers Magazine (no strings attached, you will never get a bill)
Happy Shopping! If you know any other great deals feel free to comment with them below so we can all save some money!!
DISH NETWORK COUPON CODES
Get the current sign-up offer they have PLUS get $50 back on your first bill! Use one of the codes (these are one time use codes - so comment if you use one so everyone knows to grab the next code on the list!) DRD379991406; DRA03717888; DRD608911013; DRA037178873; DRA122575815; DRA122575823; DRA121521785; DRA121521778; DRH011762949
Disclosure: Please note some of my posts may contain affiliate links or be paid posts. As always I will still share the facts and/or my honest opinion.
Have you ever thought about plastic surgery? I guess every woman has in one way or another - but have you ever contemplated getting plastic surgery?
I know a lot of people who have wanted plastic surgery but it is just SO EXPENSIVE!
Take for example Tummy tucks - you can get this done for a cheap price, or for an expensive price. What are you risking if you go with the cheap price though? Is your health really worth saving a few (or few thousand) extra bucks? It might seem like it at first but missing extra work, extra doctor bills, and other things that could occur from a "cheaply done" procedure could be even more costly than going with a highly recommended doctor. You can get more info at this site.
So if you are considering getting a procedure such as a tummy tuck done make sure you are looking at more than just the price tag. There is a huge difference between affordable and cheap - make sure you are not getting a cheap procedure!
Do you get a sunburn easily? I am lucky enough to not burn very easy - my husband on the other hand could probably go get the mail and get a sunburn on a really sunny day! LIVESTRONG by thinksport is a sunscreen that can offer true protection!
If you are in the UK and wondering where you can get all your baby needs you are in luck. I know here in the US a lot of stores carry some of the items you may want but usually not all of them. How many times have each of us went to a store with a list of baby items only to find they didn't carry certain items, or not in the brands we wanted?
Starting tomorrow One Kings Lane is having a sale all week offering some amazing deals on their home and kitchen appliances! With the holiday season approaching, this is the perfect sale to make sure you have everything you need for gifts or get togethers at your home!
One Kings Lane has everything from elegant hanging pot racks to glassware to a classic buffet table for your dining room, all at great prices to make sure your home looks beautiful.
Plus, if you're new to One Kings Lane, sign up today for a $15 credit for purchases of $30 or more.
Head over to One Kings Lane first thing tomorrow and get the deals before they are gone!
Disclosure: I am an affiliate of many sites - please note Some of the deals I post may include affiliate links. You are free to use these links or go to the website without using these links. Thank you!
Dream Essentials carries many products to help you sleep. Everything from body & neck pillows, to eye masks, and even sunrise alarm clocks to help you wake up. If you are looking for something sleep related they probably carry it!
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