Another great online school opportunity!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of 2tor. All opinions are 100% mine.

I've talking to you all before about the benefits of getting your degree online and if you have failed to read those posts, I encourage you to read this one. The benefits are endless and it's extremely easy to do. And because bullets are much easier to read (and write) I'll give it in bullet form that way it will give you a quick review of why getting your online degree is not only easy to do but beneficial to you and your family.

• Not only will you be able to participate in interactive online learning but you will also be able to participate in field based learning experiences. That means those of you who learn from reading AND those who learn from seeing will be good to go.

• They have an amazing tuition reimbursement program as well as scholarships and an accelerated program that you can complete in as little as 12 months! No more trying to schedule 4-6 years of online classes with your family or friends. Get it done quickly!

• You will have access to the MAT@USC Student Blog where you will be able to hear insights on the program from actual USC students.

• You will become part of the MAT@USC team which was awarded for their innovative use of technology in education by AACTE.

• You will also be able to enjoy technology videos that introduce interactivity.

• You will also be the first cohorts of the MAT@USC to graduate in May.

• You can earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the internationally renowned research institute that has a 100 year history of educating teachers to be 'agents of change'.

• You will be attending a school that has been ranked #22 in the US and #9 among private universities by US News and World Report!

• You will be given the opportunity to learn from distinguished USC faculty which have been recognized for their contributions to modern education.

• When enrolling with USC you will receive full USC student status and benefits. You will be able to participate in commencement ceremonies and you will also receive free lifetime Alumni Association Memberships!

This is an opprotunity for you to become part of the elite USC Trojan Family! Don't put it off any longer. Imagine how much happier you will feel about becoming a better person for yourself and your family. No one ever leaves college after receiving their degree and says, "That was a waste of time". So stop putting it off. If a degree is what you're after... then take a look at USC's program information. They have a really great program.

Happy Halloween from Kokopax!

Koko and Kokopax would like to invite you to send adorable little photos of your monkey on Halloween. Simply post a photo on their facebook page and tell them that you've become a fan. In doing so you will have a chance to win one of three koko/monkey pax protector packages OR the grand prize which is a Kokopax Classic Carrier!!!

Hop Along Friday

Welcome to the 25th edition of Hop Along Friday, hosted by My New Life As Mom, Chubby Cheeks Thinks, Take A Mom's Word For It, This Adventure Our Life and Belly Charms! 

Please feel free to follow through and link up to facebook and twitter accounts as well once you get on someone's page, but please only link your blog up, here. As always, we continue to invite you and your friends to link up every Friday and join us for a wonderful
blog hopping adventure! We're all about making friends and having fun so come join us!

You can still be rewarded for participating! Each week we will use random.org to pick a
"featured blog" of the week from the previous weeks link ups! Want your blog featured? Then you have to link up! Here's how you can join in on the fun;

• Link up to your blog using our inlinkz link list, below.
• Follow the host/hostesses located in the first 5 slots.
• Follow any other blogs that you feel appropriate! :)
• If you get a new follower, please feel free to reciprocate the love!

This is a new list every Friday, so please remember to come back and link up!

We understand that not everyone has time to follow and comment on every Hop Along Friday Participant, just do what you can and are willing to do. We will do the same! Take your time and go at your own pace. FYI, however, if you follow me and leave a comment, guaranteed, I will follow you back!

The link list is only open to add new blogs on Fridays but will be visible all week long.

This weeks featured blog is #16 from last week!

Happy Hopping!

1.	Our Breezy Beach Life	82.	Luxury Living Frugal Style
2.	Chubby Cheeks Thinks	83.	The Boys Mama *ALWAYS FOLLOWS BACK*
3.	My New Life As Mom	84.	{Not Quite} Susie Homemaker
4.	Take A Mom's Word For It	85.	Clandestine Sanctuary
5.	This Adventure Our Life	86.	All Ruby Cakes
6.	Belly Charms	87.	Boost My Blog Friday - FOLLOS BACK!
7.	By Word Of Mouth	88.	Coupons & Saving Money I follow Back
8.	Maternity Belly Button Bling	89.	Hazel Loves Design
9.	My Happily Ever After	90.	This-n-That Boutique Blog
10.	Blueberry Craft and Hobby Time	91.	MAMA TO 4 BLESSINGS _ FRIDAY BLOG HOP
11.	Cars, Trucks and Teething Rings	92.	Saved By Love Creations
12.	BBL (I follow back)	93.	A Doctor and A Nurse
13.	Thanks, Mail Carrier	94.	Me , The Man & The Baby
14.	Voyages of Truth	95.	Adventures of a Thrify Mommy
15.	The Thrifty Military Wife	96.	Masshole Mommy follows back
16.	the pink panda	97.	Finding Blessings in Everyday Life
17.	Turning the Clock Back	98.	Coupon Cents Sisters **FOLLOWS**
18.	Momondealz	99.	Tots and Me
19.	Always Around Boys	100.	midlife parenting
20.	Pixies and Bears	101.	POSH
21.	Happily Ever After	102.	Our Family for His Glory
22.	Lissa's Loot	103.	For Such a Time as This
23.	Sweet, Snarky and Magically Ordinary	104.	Deal-licious Debby
24.	A Mother...Again	105.	ShowMeMama
25.	Meno Deb Follows Back!	106.	A to Z for Moms Like Me *follows back* giveaways!
26.	Finding My Life in Faith	107.	A Little Bit of Life
27.	Crazy About My Baybah	108.	Wicked Lovely Things
28.	Discovering the Me in Mommy (follows back!)	109.	Meno Deb Follows Back!
29.	Peaches Reviews	110.	Christi's crazy life
30.	bassgiraffe- FOLLOWS BACK	111.	A Day in the Life of an Air Force Wife and Mommy of Two
31.	Punk Rock Momma	112.	Fun at Kensington Kids!
32.	Life with 5 dogs	113.	Blogging Hints
33.	Just Hide the Dishes in the Dryer	114.	Busy Moms Tips
34.	My Secret Home (follows back)	115.	Work at Home Helper
35.	Marine Parents - follows back!	116.	PS Mom Reviews
36.	** CREATE WITH JOY - FOLLOWS BACK **	117.	P.P.TW~WILL FOLLOW
37.	Crazy, Creative & Cheap	118.	Just cherish today
38.	Something's Always Brewing	119.	Jennifer
39.	My Life in Jenga	120.	Canadian Mommy Giveaways
40.	Jeanette	121.	Mom-a-Logues
41.	Judy	122.	Mommy Made Green
42.	Review Avenues	123.	Mommying On The Fly
43.	Steals, Deals & Life	124.	Daily Reflection
44.	Alysha (Supermom) W/LINKY	125.	Courtney @ One Fine Wire
45.	Frugality Is Free	126.	Life at the Lake!
46.	Tips 4 Green	127.	Kristins Review- I'll Follow U too
47.	Dosedannie	128.	Knocked Up and Nursing
48.	Danielle	129.	The Single Nester - Dating and Crafting
49.	Fresh Friday Hop @ la bella vita	130.	Bits and Bobbish
50.	Shining2Save	131.	Nan
51.	Confessions of a Vi3tBabe	132.	Place to share
52.	The Munoz Family	133.	The Caffeinated Globe ~ I FOLLOW BACK!
53.	Peanut Butter Halloween Pie	134.	Linda's Lunacy
54.	Family and Life in Las Vegas	135.	7 on a Shoestring
55.	Ours+His+Mine=Nine!	136.	Keeping up with Kynlee
56.	Annabelle @ Annabelle Baskets	137.	Mommy In Suburbia
57.	Sammy Makes Six	138.	Carries Rambles
58.	Halloween fun @ Welcome Sunshine-follows back!	139.	A Spicy Boy, A cat, and My Fat Ass
59.	We Don't Have It All Together	140.	Mommy2TwoGirls
60.	MageeMommy	141.	Miscellaneous Mommy
61.	Emily Montez	142.	A Mom Having Fun - Join My Contest Too!
62.	If life was like a Cupcake	143.	The Paper Mama
63.	DIY PROJECT TUTORIALS ONLY! 150+ ideas to look at!	144.	Anna
64.	2Boys + 1Girl = One Crazy Mom *FollowS Back*	145.	Anestazia @ Discover Your World
65.	Mom of all Trades	146.	Boo Dress
66.	Free Hot Samples - Freebies	147.	Kristen Laudick Photography
67.	From Chalkboards to Strollers- Will Follow Back	148.	Adventure Of Super Spice
68.	Grandma Bonnies Closet	149.	PsychoBabble
69.	Affording Common Cents- Follows Back	150.	MOMS CRAZY COOKING
70.	5 Eyeliners & A Gloss	151.	TTWFI (I follow back)
71.	Kara @ Ramblings of a Marine Wife	152.	Weekend Blog Hop
72.	Jennifer Green	153.	Linus and LuLu
73.	YoT-Happily Follows Back	154.	Naila Moon *I follow back*
74.	Mommy Living the Life of Riley!	155.	Carolyn @ Confessions of a Somewhat Confused Scot
75.	GIVEAWAY!	156.	Single Dad's Survival Guide
76.	ace and friends ALWAYS *follows back*	157.	Punky Monkeys { follows back}
77.	ShhhhhJustbetweenUandMe	158.	Crazy Book { follows back}
78.	Yoli @ Apron Senorita FOLLOWS-BACK	159.	Unus Sed Leona follows back
79.	Mommy Katie	160.	The Opening Lines
80.	Reviews and Giveaways	161.	Our Crazy Little Life
81.	To Spend Or Save (follows back)	162.	Early Start...Easier Christmas

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Hop Along Friday

Welcome to the 24th edition of Hop Along Friday, hosted by My New Life As Mom, Chubby Cheeks Thinks, Take A Mom's Word For It, This Adventure Our Life and Belly Charms! 

Please feel free to follow through and link up to facebook and twitter accounts as well once you get on someone's page, but please only link your blog up, here. As always, we continue to invite you and your friends to link up every Friday and join us for a wonderful
blog hopping adventure! We're all about making friends and having fun so come join us!

You can still be rewarded for participating! Each week we will use random.org to pick a
"featured blog" of the week from the previous weeks link ups! Want your blog featured? Then you have to link up! Here's how you can join in on the fun;

• Link up to your blog using our inlinkz link list, below.
• Follow the host/hostesses located in the first 5 slots.
• Follow any other blogs that you feel appropriate! :)
• If you get a new follower, please feel free to reciprocate the love!

This is a new list every Friday, so please remember to come back and link up!

We understand that not everyone has time to follow and comment on every Hop Along Friday Participant, just do what you can and are willing to do. We will do the same! Take your time and go at your own pace. FYI, however, if you follow me and leave a comment, guaranteed, I will follow you back!

The link list is only open to add new blogs on Fridays but will be visible all week long.

This weeks featured blog is #129 from last week!

Friday Blog Hop

1.	The Mommy Mambo	99.	Pacifiers Pumps The World
2.	Cheapskate4Life *Follows Back*	100.	GS! A ONE STOP PLACE TO FIND ALL THING DIY!
3.	WAHMTown	101.	Jus Keep Smiling
4.	Chubby Cheeks Thinks	102.	The Caffeinated Globe ~ I WILL FOLLOW YOU BACK!
5.	My New Life As Mom	103.	MAMA TO 4 BLESSINGS + FRIDAY BLOG HOP
6.	Take A Mom's Word For It	104.	2Boys + 1 Girl = One Crazy Mom *FOLLOWS BACK*
7.	This Adventure Our Life	105.	Positive Kismet *Followsback
8.	Belly Charms	106.	Hazel Loves Design
9.	Maternity Belly Button Bling	107.	Masshole Mommy (will follow back)!
10.	The Thrifty Military Wife	108.	Shibley Smiiles
11.	Loving Life as a Couponer	109.	The Life of Rylie and Bryce too
12.	Grandma Bonnie's Closet	110.	For Such a Time as This
13.	** CREATE WITH JOY - FOLLOWS BACK **	111.	Carolyn @ Confessions of a Somewhat Confused Scot
14.	My Life in Jenga	112.	Saved By Love Creations
15.	Nikki	113.	Coupon Cents Sisters *FOLLOWS*
16.	Free Hot Samples - Freebies	114.	Lissa's Loot
17.	Just Peachy in Dixie	115.	Midlife Parenting
18.	Cars, Trucks and Teething Rings	116.	POSH
19.	By Word of Mouth Musings	117.	The Baby Bottom Line (I follow back)
20.	Thanks, Mail Carrier	118.	Freckles and Fudge
21.	Adventures in Vandyland	119.	My Journey With Compulsive Spending
22.	A Dose of Danie	120.	The Toy Box Years (Giveaway!)
23.	ShhhhhJustbetweenUandMe	121.	PS Mom Reviews *Will Follow Back!*
24.	An Inquiring Mind	122.	Musings from a SAHM
25.	Pixies and Bears	123.	mari
26.	His Little Mrs- I follow back!	124.	The Coupon Scoop
27.	Affording Common Cents- Follows Back	125.	Curing Kelsey-Diabetic Friendly Blog
28.	bassgiraffe- FOLLOWS BACK	126.	Adventures of the Domesticated Mama- Follows BACK
29.	Ramblings of an Empty Mind	127.	Sue@SAHM
30.	Peaches Reviews	128.	Little Hands Create (new blog)
31.	Finding My Life in Faith	129.	Does This Baby Make Me Look Fat?
32.	A Journey Not A Race (Returns Follow)	130.	Popsicles and Pigtails
33.	Mrs. Lavespere	131.	Mom vs. the Boys
34.	Haute Mom *follows back*	132.	Furniture Polish
35.	Tips 4 Green	133.	The Paper Mamat
36.	Get Healthy Cheap *Follows Back*	134.	Canadian Mommy Giveaways
37.	Momondealz	135.	Many Sleepless Nights
38.	Clandestine Sanctuary	136.	Minimal Mom
39.	The Nutritionist Reviews	137.	Miscellaneous Mommy
40.	Halloween mantle @Welcome Sunshine-follows back	138.	sticky hands, boo boos and whyyy?s FOLLOWS BACK
41.	Two Monkeys & a Washtub *follows back*	139.	Busy Moms Tips
42.	Get Fit With Me Mommy	140.	Blogging Hints
43.	Finding Blessings in Everyday Life *follows back	141.	Work at Home Helper
44.	Alessandra	142.	Jess Finds - Follows!
45.	Tania	143.	Carrot Souffle
46.	Just Hide the Dishes in the Dryer	144.	Cottage Sisters
47.	Lolavie	145.	Design It Chic -blog tricks and tips-
48.	Biracial Families	146.	Crab-Topped Tilapia Fillets at WHAN
49.	Naila Moon *I follow back*	147.	FREE GIFT IDEAS
50.	Linda's Lunacy	148.	Life Is A SandCastle
51.	Sammy Makes Six	149.	The Farris Wheel
52.	Mommying On The Fly	150.	Beckham & Bloom
53.	Going Green with Noah	151.	7 on a Shoestring
54.	Mommy In Suburbia	152.	Mommy of One
55.	Gracie	153.	Katrina @ Proverbs 31 Mommy & Wife
56.	Alysha (Supermom) W/LINKY	154.	A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING
57.	Goober Grape & Monkey Man	155.	Mommydom with MS
58.	Steals, Deals & Life	156.	Little Bambino Childrens Wear
59.	Shining2Save	157.	ace and friends *follows back*
60.	Crazy About My Baybah	158.	Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy
61.	We Have It All (LAST DAY/Giveaway!)	159.	Our Punken Patch
62.	Untypically Jia	160.	A Day in the Life of an Air Force Wife and Mommy of Two
63.	Mommy Made Green	161.	a tale of three poags
64.	Judys Handmade Creations	162.	PIlgrim Hat Favors
65.	Everyday is a New Day	163.	Ous+His+Mine=Nine!
66.	Baking Fall Treats!	164.	My Happily Ever After
67.	Discovering the Me in Mommy (follows back!) ♥	165.	Write!
68.	Jenna	166.	Saving SAHM Sanity
69.	Diary of a Crafty Insomniac	167.	Jens Giveaways (follows back)
70.	Jennifer	168.	2 Girls and a Soldier ~Follows back~
71.	JaMonkey	169.	Fabulous Finds by NimblerGrove
72.	Wife Hat, Mom Hat	170.	Happily Ever After
73.	My Life Or Something Like It	171.	Saving My Family Money
74.	Through My Eyes Ladii Aponte	172.	Frugal On The Cheap
75.	If life was like a Cupcake	173.	Gracious Giveaways
76.	Family and Life in Las Vegas	174.	Mommy2TwoGirls
77.	Reviews and Giveaways	175.	Lilys Laundry
78.	Tots and Me	176.	2GiggleBoxes
79.	Chrissy @ Fireflies and Hummingbirds	177.	Keeping up with Kynlee
80.	Life Can't Wait	178.	down time
81.	Up Now and What's Next	179.	WithOurBest - will flw bk!
82.	*I ALWAYS FOLLOW!*	180.	A Day in Mollywood
83.	A Mother...Again	181.	Annie
84.	Webbisodes	182.	Lil' Pink Cupcake
85.	L&T&Boys *ALWAYS FOLLOWS BACK*	183.	Shauna
86.	Kara @ Ramblings of a Marine Wife	184.	Mom-a-Logues
87.	Crouching Mother, Hidden Toddler	185.	Jodi
88.	Anestazia @ Your Work Is To Discover Your World	186.	Courtney @ One Fine Wire
89.	1st love	187.	Contest Corner
90.	Luxury Living Frugal Style	188.	Lisa's Gluten-Free Advice and Healthy Living
91.	Yoli LETS FOLLOW	189.	Mom's Misc Adventures
92.	showMeMama	190.	Football, Books, Coffee...and Other Junk
93.	Mommy Katie	191.	Ben Carrie Tracks - Traveling Wildlife Biologists
94.	Our Crazy Little Life	192.	Linus and LuLu
95.	Yours, Mine and Ours*	193.	The Mama Pirate *loves to follow back*
96.	Red Letter Rising	194.	GivingNSharing
97.	My Life as Mom and Wife	195.	Family Literacy and You
98.	Boost My Blog Friday	196.	Holiday Traditions, Gifts and Recipes (Giveaway)

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Ashworth College - A New Venture

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ashworth College. All opinions are 100% mine.

Growing up, I was raised around a family where all parties old enough, worked. We had anything from construction workers, housekeepers, cooks, bankers, truck drivers, fast food employees, etc. We definitely had a little bit of everything. In our age, we did not grow up with stay at home mom's or part time workers. If someone did work part-time somewhere, they worked multiple jobs to make up for the time they weren't getting with the first job.

Now days, it's perfectly acceptable to have stay at home mom's (like I used to be) and mom's who work part time, especially now that the economy isn't so great. Many of my friends are stay at home mom's and those many of them have recently started going back to school to earn degrees that will allow them to work part time and possibly even from home.

I actually received my high school diploma through Ashworth College's sister company and I was very impressed with how easy it was and how everything was completely at your own pace. You can work part time on your degree at home and be there when your kids need you and with Ashworth it may not cost as much as you think, research has shown that Ashworth College tuition is 50% less than the average accredited online school! That's like a 50% off coupon! How great is that!?!

Not only is their tuition significantly less than other's around, but their tuition is for all books and materials needed for your courses. It makes things very simple when you only have one payment to make. Ashworth also offers 0% (zero!) financing and a low monthly payment plan for those interested. Their monthly payments can run as low as a couple of large pizzas! I'm sure you can give up a few large pizza's, per month, all in exchange for a degree! Ashworth College Featured by National Education Report

The best part, I think, about this program is that you're guaranteed to graduate without any student load debt!!!

You can also transfer at just about any time! Ashworth Online College accepts up to 75% of credits earned at other schools!  You can choose from over 100 nationally accredited career diploma, associate, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as certificate programs for today's top and most popular careers, such as; medical billing, web design, bridal consulting, interior decorating, human resources, marketing, early childhood education and much, much more!

Why not take a few minutes a day and earn that degree that you've always wanted?

Contact Ashworth College and find out how easy it can be. You can also view the Ashworth Video Gallery to find out more.

Soap Soundz - Musical Hand Soap

Sponsored by Tomoson.com

SoapSoundz Muzical Hand Soap is a great invention to help those kids remember to wash those hands, especially after going potty. They will want to wash their hands to hear the special little message that waits for Hygiene Heroes.


Soap Soundz Musical Hand Soap is a brand new line that may look like a regular bottle of hand soap but it is far from ordinary. When the handle is pushed, not only does it dispense some soap but it also shares a special little message to encourage little users to wash their hands.

Hygiene Heroes is a line targeted toward children and toddlers with fun music and a message to wash longer and more often which leads to healthier kids and healthier homes. The message/music acts as a timer, playing for 20 seconds, teaching children the proper time to wash their hands, according to the CDC's minimum wash time for effective hand washing.


The Season Harmony collection is a great accent to kitchens, baths, etc during major holidays. The Season Harmony line offers a Halloween, Memorial Day and Christmas version and the music it plays is relevant to the particular holiday it represents.


My Opinion: I was sent a Soap Soundz Musical Hand Soap for review and although my son is only 11 months, I still wash his hands. It's an important habit that I would like to start early and am determined to do so. Little hands get yucky very quickly and I do my best to keep them as clean as possible at all times! Soap Soundz makes it fun for him and in my opinion, that's always a great thing!

Would you like to have a chance to test out Soap Soundz Musical Hand Soap? Here's how you can!

Buy It! Visit SoapSoundz and purchase some for $5.89 or a 3 pack for $13.99.

Win It! To enter, follow SoapSoundz on facebook and SoapSoundz on Twitter and come back here telling me you do so!

Bonus Entry! follow me via gfc then come back here and tell me you do so!

This contest is open to US & Canada and ends on October 31, 2010.


This Product Was a Free Giveaway

SmartKnitKids - Seamless Socks

Sponsored by Tomoson.com

SmartKnitKids Socks are a great sock for any foot. They are 100% truly seamless and don't have any seams to bug you. SmartKnitKids socks are a great sock for kids/people with sensory processing disorders, autism or for those of you who simply just hate annoying sock seams.


SmartKnitKids socks are completely form fitting to assure that you don't have to deal with annoying wrinkles or bunches, which are also great for infants. These socks just don't fall off. Another great feature about these socks are that they don't have a heel so they can be put on confidently by even the youngest of users. You don't have to worry about them being on wrong. This also keeps you child from growing out of their socks so fast.


My Opinion: We love these little darlings. We received two pairs for JJ for review and we love them. They are knitted so they truly do NOT have a seam. They stay on and don't get saggy after hours of wear. They're truly wonderful! When they're not on his feet, they can often be found hanging out of his mouth while he's wondering around the house. It's hilarious!


Would you like a chance to have some SmartKnitKids socks for yourself or someone you love? Here's how you can!


Buy It! Visit SmartKnitKids and find a retailer near you.


Win It! Visit SmartKnitKids and tell me what color/size you'd choose, if you won.


Bonus Entry! Follow me via google friend connect, then come back here telling me you did so.


This contest is open to US & Canadian residents and ends on October 31, 2010.


This Product Was a Free Giveaway

Alternavites - Multivitamines & Minerals

Sponsored by Tomoson.com

alternaVites was a fab product developed because the last thing anyone ever needs is another pill to take. alternaVites believes that the world doesn't need another vitamin, it needs a breakthrough vitamin. alternaVites gives you all the vitamins you need without having a hard to swallow, bad tasting pill.


alternaVites isn't just a vitamin. It's a multivitamin with mineral crystals that contains 23 essential nutrients that is simply sprinkled on your tongue to dissolve in seconds. alternaVites is a pleasant tasting powder that has a mixed berry flavor that requires no water or preparation time. alternaVites are packaged individually in daily dose packets for convenience and portability.


alternaVites contains no sugar, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors or preservatives, no chemicals used to glue pills together and is vegan!


My Opinion: I was sent a package of alternaVites for review and I would prefer to take this over a pill, any day. They have a pleasant flavor and it dissolves very quickly. The only thing that I don't much like about it is that there's so much to consume. Think the flavor packets for water.. there's that much that you're supposed to take. I wish it was only a small packet. I would definitely recommend this to those who can't or have a hard time swallowing pills.


Would you like to have a chance to test out some alternaVites? Here's how you can!


Buy It! Visit alternaVites and purchase some for $29.99.


Win It! To enter, follow alternaVites on facebook and come back here telling me you do so!


Bonus Entry! follow me via gfc then come back here and tell me you do so!


This contest is open to US & Canada and ends on October 31, 2010.


This Product Was a Free Giveaway

Hop Along Friday

Welcome to the 24th edition of Hop Along Friday, hosted by My New Life As Mom, Chubby Cheeks Thinks, Take A Mom's Word For It, This Adventure Our Life and Belly Charms! 

Please feel free to follow through and link up to facebook and twitter accounts as well once you get on someone's page, but please only link your blog up, here. As always, we continue to invite you and your friends to link up every Friday and join us for a wonderful
blog hopping adventure! We're all about making friends and having fun so come join us!

You can still be rewarded for participating! Each week we will use random.org to pick a "featured blog" of the week from the previous weeks link ups! Want your blog featured? Then you have to link up! Here's how you can join in on the fun;

• Link up to your blog using our inlinkz link list, below.
• Follow the host/hostesses located in the first 5 slots.
• Follow any other blogs that you feel appropriate! :)
• If you get a new follower, please feel free to reciprocate the love!

This is a new list every Friday, so please remember to come back and link up!

We understand that not everyone has time to follow and comment on every Hop Along Friday Participant, just do what you can and are willing to do. We will do the same! Take your time and go at your own pace. FYI, however, if you follow me and leave a comment, guaranteed, I will follow you back!

The link list is only open to add new blogs on Fridays but will be visible all week long.

This weeks featured blog is #126 from last week!

Friday Blog Hop

1.	Chubby Cheeks Thinks	91.	Our Breezy Beach Life
2.	My New Life As Mom	92.	Jamarah Crafty Creations
3.	Take A Mom's Word For It	93.	The Caffeinated Globe ~ I WILL FOLLOW YOU BACK!
4.	This Adventure Our Life	94.	Discovering the Me in Mommy (follows back)
5.	Belly Charms	95.	My Life as Mom and Wife
6.	Simply Stacie	96.	Crazy, Creative & Cheap
7.	His Little Mrs	97.	The Art of Allowing
8.	Thanks, Mail Carrier	98.	Carolyn @ Confessions of a Somewhat Confused Scot
9.	Alessandra	99.	Born2Impress
10.	Steals, Deals & Life	100.	The Frugal Free Gal
11.	** CREATE WITH JOY ** - Follows Back	101.	Sewing is Sew Fun
12.	Perfectly Imperfect	102.	The Farris Wheel
13.	Momondealz	103.	Mid Life Parenting
14.	Hazel Loves Design	104.	POSH
15.	The Nutritionist Reviews	105.	bassgiraffes Thoughts- FOLLOWS BACK
16.	Ben and Carrie Tracks - Wildife Biologists	106.	Shibley Smiles
17.	Sippy Cup Mom	107.	The Life of Rylie and Bryce too!
18.	Tidbits From A Mom	108.	Ma **FOLLOWS BACK**
19.	Cornturtle Hunter	109.	BurcikoS*followsback*
20.	Goober Grape and Monkley Man	110.	The Cottage Sisters
21.	The Mama Report	111.	PS Mom Reviews- I Follow Back!!
22.	Father Geek	112.	Kentucky Frugalista
23.	Finding My Life in Faith	113.	Coupon Clippin Daddy - I Follow Back!
24.	Just Hide the Dishes in the Dryer	114.	Christy Home-Mom.com
25.	Mommy Made Green	115.	Mommydom with MS
26.	Jennifer @ The Thrifty Military Wife	116.	Musings From a SAHM
27.	Cars, Trucks and Teething Rings	117.	Life Music Laughter
28.	"Keeping Up Klapper"- loves to follow back	118.	Deal-licious Debby
29.	Diary of Momma - Follows Back	119.	Does This Baby Make Me Look Fat?
30.	My Mommy Adventure - Baby Food Blog on the way	120.	More then a Momma
31.	Survival. A Mamas Point of View	121.	Wicked Lovely Things
32.	Ministry Moms	122.	My Life Or Something Like It
33.	Shining2Save	123.	Freckles and Fudge
34.	Mack & Jack *follows back	124.	Courtney @ One Fine Wire
35.	Tips 4 Green	125.	Staci
36.	Julie @ A Journey Not A Race (returns follow)	126.	Easy To Be Gluten Free
37.	Crazy About My Baybah	127.	What Happens at Naptime . . .
38.	Free Hot Samples - Freebies	128.	This Little Family
39.	Knocked Up and Nursing	129.	Maternity Belly Bling
40.	The Juici Life *follows back*	130.	Submit your Giveaways
41.	A Mothers Grasp	131.	Are You Pregnant
42.	Moments In Time VPA	132.	Going Green Baby
43.	Affording Common Cents *Follows Back	133.	Inspirational Bible Verses
44.	House tour @ Welcome Sunshine Home - follows back	134.	Baby Shower Decorating Ideas
45.	Who taught the 2yr old to count?	135.	Mommying On The Fly
46.	A Mother...Again	136.	Jax @ Jax and Marbles
47.	Frugal Scrappin Mammaw ** I follow back **	137.	A to Z for Moms Like Me
48.	Be One Fine Day.	138.	Frugally Thrifty
49.	Ashly	139.	Linda's Lunacy
50.	Traci66~Follows Back	140.	Cheapskate 4 Life
51.	Ladii Aponte	141.	Mom Scholar
52.	Lilys Laundry	142.	Webbisodes
53.	Everyday is a New Day!	143.	VoucherList.org
54.	Impossible Brownie Pie	144.	TheGoodBuy.net
55.	DIY PROJECTS ONLY! find your next craft today!	145.	Chat With Katrina
56.	*I ALWAYS FOLLOW!*	146.	Blog with Katrina
57.	Sammy Makes Six	147.	Pixies and Bears
58.	Zibeline Knits	148.	The Coupon Challenge
59.	GivingNSharing	149.	Design It Chic -blog traffic tips- *I FOLLOW BACK*
60.	Holiday Traditions, Gifts and Recipes	150.	Adventures In Mommy Land
61.	Family Literacy & You	151.	Sunshine to Starshine (Reviews and Giveaways)
62.	Sabina@Slipstitches and More	152.	Me , The Man & The Baby
63.	Mrs. Lavespere	153.	FuzzySheep Crafts! :-)
64.	Always Around Boys (great giveaways)	154.	Tots and Me
65.	Bargain Mom- Follows Back!	155.	Little Bambino Childrens Wear
66.	Family and Life in Las Vegas	156.	Yours, Mine and Ours*
67.	Pocket Full of Pink	157.	Canadian Mommy Giveaways
68.	Life Can't Wait	158.	Mommy2TwoGirls
69.	Up Now and What's Next	159.	Mei @ Diary of a Fair Weather Diver
70.	Fight like a diva	160.	EcoModern Mom (follows back)
71.	Alysha (Supermom) W/LINKY	161.	Blueberry Craft and Hobby Time
72.	Dannie	162.	Mommy of One (Follows Back)
73.	humboldt cherry	163.	Mama Chocolate (follows back)
74.	Red Letter Rising	164.	TheChickenista Reviews *follows back*
75.	Apron Senorita FOLLOWS BACK	165.	Blog Be Dandy
76.	Anestazia @ Your Work Is To Discover Your World	166.	CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER HEAVEN
77.	Sophie @ The Opening Lines	167.	Big Mama @ The Bristol Project
78.	Sophi @ Unus Sed Leona	168.	MsBabyPlan - please help me reach 350
79.	~~BOOKCOUTURE~~ **Follows you back!**	169.	Keeping up with Kynlee
80.	A Nut in a Nutshell (follows back)	170.	Have Sippy Will Travel-follows back
81.	LBC the world in colors	171.	Moms Misc Adventures
82.	Boost My Blog Friday	172.	Lisas Gluten-Free Advice and Healthy Living
83.	Cladestine Sanctuary	173.	Print Your Coupons Now!!!
84.	Lindsey @ Dishwater Dreams	174.	Old-Fashioned Apple Cake
85.	Mommy Has to Work	175.	my life in jenga
86.	3 Princes And A Princess 2	176.	Patti
87.	MAMA TO 4 BLESSINGS	177.	Jens Giveaways (follows back)
88.	boos and rawrs (reviews/giveaways)	178.	Heard It From The Hills
89.	2Boys+1Girl=OneCrazyMom *FOLLOWS BACK*	179.	Naila Moon *I follow back*
90.	Sweet Veg- E

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US Trivia Games Pack

My family and I are all about games these days and learning at the same time is just an added bonus. It keeps us all entertained at the same time we're having fun. US Trivia Games Pack does just that. Gives us a little something to think about while we're having fun. It gives us trivia questions to play with all corresponding to the US, of course.

The one thing that we don't like about this system is that it's pretty common knowledge trivia questions. It gives you 10 or so questions with each state and our state questions were pretty relevant to us and we've only been here for 3 years. So if it's easy for us, it has to be really easy for live time residents. It would be a great trivia games pack for younger kids who may not know these facts!

Otherwise it's a fun idea!

If you would like to have a US Trivia Games Pack, you can find it here, for $19.95.

I would like to send a special thank you to US Trivia Games Pack for providing the review items! I was not compensated in any other way and the statements within this post are of my own and honest opinions and have NOT been swayed, in any way, by the company or it's representatives.

This Product Was a Free Giveaway

Oliver's Labels

Anyone with a child knows how hard it is to keep kids items separate from other kids' stuff. The wrong cloths get taken home, sippy cups get lost and things get left behind. Not anymore! Oliver's Labels are the super hero of labels. Not only are they super cool to look at, they're amazingly strong! They don't come off in the washer/dishwasher nor do they come off during use. They're great!

We were sent a sample pack of labels to use and are in love with them. We received a super cute set to put in his shoes. Ones for sippy cups, clothing labels and anything else we'd like to put them on.

We LOVE these labels. They get a 10 out of 10 from us and they're a must-have item on our list. We will be ordering more.

They also have this amazing little feature that is great for those kids with sensitivities. Simply place a sticker in sight to remind others that your little one can't have nuts, gluten, dairy, etc.

Would you like to have some Oliver's Labels for yourself or a little one in your life? Here's how you can!

Buy It! Oliver's Labels can be purchased in packages (or individually, as well!) from $26.99 (for 58 labels) to $58.99 (for 151 labels)!

I would like to send a special thank you to Oliver's Labels for providing the review items! I was not compensated in any other way and the statements within this post are of my own and honest opinions and have NOT been swayed, in any way, by the company or it's representatives.

This Product Was a Free GiveawayThis Product Was a Free Giveaway

Fantasy Jewelry Box

Fantasy Jewelry Box is your one stop shop for a great line of imitation diamond and fashion jewelry. They carry a wonderful line of jewelry for women as well as a great line for me. They have rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants and even matching sets! My favorite is their line of Animal Inspired Jewelry. How precious are they?! Did I mention that they have a huge collection of pieces all under $25 or less!!

Joyce was kind enough to send us Alexander's Classic Dome Tungsten Wedding Band for review.

 Likes: This ring was completely for my husband. Last year, when I was 5 months pregnant with my son, my husband surprised me with a brand new AMAZING wedding ring for me. It's exactly everything that I ever wanted and more. The fact that he did it just made my heart swell. (after I smacked him for going behind my back, of course, but that's a whole other story). I've wanted to return the favor of a nice ring for a while now. He little gold band is not exactly what we wanted for him, not to mention that it doesn't even match my ring, now. So when Joyce, the Marketing Rep for Fantasy Jewelry Box said it's time for another giveaway, I was ecstatic to give Sr something that he would finally love having on his hand. At first he was a little unsure about it because it was MUCH heavier than his old ring, but now, a few weeks later, he LOVES it. He's completely used to it now and gets complements on it all the time.

Dislikes: This isn't really a dislike but just something that I wanted to note. When picking your size of ring, be careful. I didn't have any issues with my ring sizes but when we fallowed the ring size for my husband, the ring that came was WAY too big. Big enough that it would easily slide off his finger. Thankfully Joyce let us return it to get the sizing correct. Now he's a size smaller and it fits perfectly.

Rating: 10 out of 10!

Would you like to have a piece of Fantasy Jewelry Box Jewelry for you or someone you love? Well here's how you can!

Buy It! You can visit Fantasy Jewelry Box and purchase  Alexander's Classic Dome Tungsten Wedding Band  for $49.95!

Win It! Joyce was kind enough to offer up another $35 gift certificate giveaway to one lucky LAMB!

To participate in this giveaway, please complete the mandatory entry below.

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This contest is open to US & Canadian residents, 18 years of age or older and ends on October 27, 2010 at 12 o' clock pm PST. The winner will be chosen via random.org and will be notified via email as well as announced on My New Life As Mom. The winner has 48 hours to claim their prize or an alternate winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway, you agree to our terms of service.

I would like to send a special thank you to Joyce, the marketing rep at Fantasy Jewelry Box for providing the review and giveaway items! I was not compensated in any other way and the statements within this post are of my own and honest opinions and have NOT been swayed, in any way, by the company or it's representatives.

Many Winners - Is it you?!

I haven't emailed anyone, yet, regarding their prize claims, but I wanted to post here, first, since our first set of winners are being announced so late. Here they are:

zBoost - #26 - tbarrettno1@gmail.com

Flexi8 - #58 - tirza57@gmail.com

Flexi8 - #29 - PMNSL95@triad.rr.com

Frecklebox - #187 - kirsten.jason.2010@gmail.com

SiliKIDS - #83 - kirsten.jason.2010@gmail.com

Scandle - #13 - brettastar1@windstream.net

Stepping Stones - #1 - mommysdiaperdreams@gmail.com

Brilliant Lenses - #3 - susaaan@gmail.com

Groegg - #141 - partymix25@hotmail.com

Baby Diner - #86 - pamfreecycle@gmail.com

Sprout Change - #126 - lyromero77@yahoo.com

The Simple Stencil - #14 - billie.poteet@gmail.com

Prize claim emails will be sent out tomorrow, at the latest. Don't worry, this will not count toward your 48 hour claim time. Would you like to claim your prize sooner? Simply email me at: stephanie[at]mynewlifeasmom[dot]com and let me know which prize you won.

Thanks so much you guys are amazing!

Pediped Giveaway - STILL OPEN!

A friend reminded me that we had a pediped giveaway going that actually closed down at the end of September but for some reason the link to it never made it to my side bar nor did I actually 'close' it down... sooo.... the Pediped giveaway has been reopened till October 20th!!!


Enter, Enter, Enter... HERE!

Hop Along Friday

Welcome to the 22nd edition of Hop Along Friday, hosted by My New Life As Mom, Chubby Cheeks Thinks, Take A Mom's Word For It, This Adventure Our Life and Belly Charms! 

Please feel free to follow through and link up to facebook and twitter accounts as well once you get on someone's page, but please only link your blog up, here. As always, we continue to invite you and your friends to link up every Friday and join us for a wonderful blog hopping adventure! We're all about making friends and having fun so come join us!

You can still be rewarded for participating! Each week we will use random.org to pick a "featured blog" of the week from the previous weeks link ups! Want your blog featured? Then you have to link up! Here's how you can join in on the fun;

• Link up to your blog using our inlinkz link list, below.
• Follow the host/hostesses located in the first 5 slots.
• Follow any other blogs that you feel appropriate! :)
• If you get a new follower, please feel free to reciprocate the love!

This is a new list every Friday, so please remember to come back and link up!

We understand that not everyone has time to follow and comment on every Hop Along Friday Participant, just do what you can and are willing to do. We will do the same! Take your time and go at your own pace. FYI, however, if you follow me and leave a comment, guaranteed, I will follow you back!

The link list is only open to add new blogs on Fridays but will be visible all week long.

This weeks featured blog is #12 from last week!

Friday Blog Hop

1.	Design It Chic -new blog tutorial- *I FOLLOW BACK*	112.	Not Your Granmother's Avon
2.	Punk Rock Momma	113.	Sweet Veg- E
3.	Chubby Cheeks Thinks	114.	keefer style-haiti missions
4.	My New Life As Mom	115.	Wicked Lovely Things
5.	Take A Moms Word For It	116.	pretty how town
6.	This Adventure Our Life	117.	halloween giveaway
7.	Belly Charms	118.	Midlife Parenting
8.	Crazy About My Baybah	119.	Coupon Hound
9.	Hello Kendra	120.	Two Monkeys & a Washtub *follows back*
10.	bassgiraffes Thoughts-follows back	121.	POSH
11.	Untypically Jia	122.	Retro Housewife Remix
12.	Free Hot Samples - Freebies	123.	The Frugal Free Gal
13.	Hanging Off The Wire	124.	Sewing is Sew Fun
14.	Tips 4 Green	125.	Mom of all Trades
15.	The Thrifty Military Wife	126.	Simply Stacie
16.	Ben and Carrie Tracks - Wilidfe Biologists	127.	Life music Laughter
17.	MAMA TO 4 BLESSINGS + FRIDAY BLOG HOP!	128.	Blogging Hints
18.	** CREATE WITH JOY ** - Follows Back	129.	Busy Moms Tips
19.	Our Breezy Beach Life	130.	**THE SOUL MOM** (follows back)
20.	Just Hide the Dishes in the Dryer	131.	Work at Home Helper
21.	Om... And Then Some	132.	Bonni
22.	The Small Town Mom	133.	Cranberry Cream Cheese Pie
23.	Pixies and Bears	134.	The Not-So-Secret Confessions of a First Time Mom
24.	The Nutritionist Reviews	135.	Andrea
25.	House tour @ Welcome Sunshine Home -follows back	136.	A Day in the Life of an Air Force Wife and Mommy
26.	Thanks, Mail Carrier	137.	Many Sleepless Nights
27.	Shining2Save	138.	Easy To Be Gluten Free
28.	The Farris Wheel: The Gray Hair Song	139.	Cathy Kennedy
29.	Leah @ Beyer Beware	140.	Ours+His+Mine=Nine!
30.	3 rinces And A Princess 2P	141.	More then a Momma
31.	Sassy Sites!	142.	just Cherish Today
32.	Momondealz	143.	This Mama Loves Her Bargains
33.	Discovering the Me in Mommy (follows back!)	144.	The Unexpected Mother
34.	Lydia @ On The Verge	145.	Mom-a-Logues
35.	A to Z for Moms Like Me	146.	VoucherList.org
36.	Tidbits From A Mom	147.	Judys handmade creations!
37.	Only The Curious	148.	Does This Baby Make Me Look Fat?
38.	Epic Savings (loves to follow back)	149.	Knocked Up and Nursing
39.	CoupWon Cents Sisters - We Always Follow Back!	150.	7 on a Shoestring
40.	*I ALWAYS FOLLOW!*	151.	Jessicas Lil Corner
41.	HowDoesShe?	152.	Positive Kismet *Followsback
42.	Our Crazy Little Life	153.	FREE Custom Blog Designs
43.	Fresh Friday Hop	154.	Linda's Lunacy
44.	Perfectly Imperfect	155.	Shopper Gal
45.	The Mama Report	156.	Cheapskate 4 Life *Follows back*
46.	Father Geek	157.	Simpsonized Crafts and Then Some
47.	Sammy Makes Six	158.	Caprese BLTs - Inspired2cook
48.	Loving Life as a Couponer	159.	Simply Step Back
49.	A Mother...Again	160.	Surviving a Teachers Salary
50.	Diary Of Momma	161.	Crystal Lien
51.	Living Our Love Song	162.	Jax and Marbles
52.	Adventures of a Wee Mason Man	163.	Reviews & Giveaways by TheChickenista
53.	I Heart Giveaways - Follows back!	164.	Sweet Sass of Savings (Follows You Back)
54.	BAKING AND GIFTS GALORE!	165.	Courtney @ One Fine Wire
55.	bouffe e bambini	166.	The Book Frog
56.	Alysha (Supermom) W/LINKY	167.	An Inquiring Mind- Follows Back!
57.	What's for Dinner?	168.	Mommydom with MS
58.	The Adventures of an Infertile Nanny	169.	The Caffeinated Globe ~ I WILL FOLLOW YOU BACK!
59.	Spotted Smiles	170.	Little Mochi
60.	Jennifer @ Life Is A Sandastle	171.	BABY PICTURES CONTEST
61.	Fabulous Finds by NimblerGrove	172.	FREE TOY
62.	A Spicy Boy, A Cat, and My Fat Ass	173.	GOING GREEN BABY
63.	Adventures of the Bauers	174.	Inspirational Story
64.	rikrak	175.	AM I PREGNANT?
65.	Life of a Modern Mom	176.	My Fall Baby Shower
66.	Annie Roses House	177.	Paris
67.	ShhhhhJustbetweenUandMe	178.	Jess Finds (follows back)
68.	Jessi's Bubble	179.	Carrie @ Carrie's Rambles
69.	Jessi	180.	The Single Nester
70.	Steals, Deals & Life	181.	Love LIfe and Celebrity
71.	Simply Sweet Home	182.	The Place to be Happy
72.	Kyle Sadler	183.	Healthy recipes
73.	Saveeatunity	184.	The Mama Pirate (loves to follow back!)
74.	CRAFTING AND BAKING FOR FUN!	185.	Loser Girl (Follows Back)
75.	Keeping up with Kynlee	186.	Mommying On The Fly
76.	Mommy Katie	187.	Life: SemiCrunchy
77.	Apron Senorita FOLLOWS BACK	188.	Life in the Hen House (Follows Back!)
78.	A Year With Mom and Dad	189.	Coffee Mugs and Wine Glasses
79.	Mei @ Diary of a Fair Weather Diver	190.	Digital Designs, How to's and PRINTABLES!
80.	Mrs. Lavespere	191.	PS Mom Reviews
81.	Bipolar Girl World	192.	Living Out Loud
82.	Weekend Blog Hop	193.	One Fine Blog Design
83.	Momma Is Sweeping	194.	The Dating Divas
84.	Chrissy @ Fireflies and Hummingbirds	195.	A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING
85.	Yours, Mine and Ours*	196.	Pacifiers, Pumps, The World (I WILL FOLLOW BACK)
86.	EcoModern Mom (follows back)	197.	Freckles and Fudge
87.	Food Floozie	198.	The 3R Ranch
88.	Betsy @ Zen Mama	199.	The Best Seat in the House
89.	Little Bambino Childrens Wear	200.	The Zombie Housewife
90.	Kara @ Ramblings of a Marine Wife	201.	dolly and me clothes
91.	Swarovski Crystal Cupcake Book Thong GIVEAWAY!	202.	Friendship
92.	ShowMeMama	203.	Traci66~Follows Back
93.	~~ Book Couture ~~ FOLLOWS BACK	204.	Keeping Up Klapper- FOLLOWS BACK!
94.	Jamarah Crafty Creations	205.	Always Around Boys
95.	burciko	206.	Minding Spot
96.	Halloween Blog FREEBIES! Follows back!	207.	Mommy2TwoGirls
97.	Lost Between Colors	208.	Adventures In Mommy Land
98.	Boost My Blog Friday blog hop	209.	My Happily Ever After
99.	Quality time	210.	The Cottage Sisters
100.	Everyday is a New Day!	211.	Maple Leaf Mommy
101.	IYTS- 92% Off Blog Designs	212.	Paisley Passions *exciting news!*
102.	Family and Life in Las Vegas	213.	Demented Chaos
103.	This-n-That Boutique Blog	214.	Affording Common Cents-Follows Back =0)
104.	Lisas Gluten Free Advice and Healthy Living	215.	Haute Mom *follows back*
105.	Moms Misc Adventures	216.	Boccis Beefs
106.	Cladestine Sanctuary	217.	Linus and LuLu
107.	2Boys + 1Girl = One Crazy Mom *FOLLOWS BACK*	218.	Healthy Kids With Smart Moms
108.	Emma's Lunch	219.	Mommy's Firsts
109.	Coupon Clippin' Daddy - FOLLOWS BACK	220.	Heard it from the Hills
110.	The TRUTH about Motherhood	221.	Me , The Man & The Baby
111.	Sue@SAHM

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NMEDA - The Road to Independence

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of NMEDA. All opinions are 100% mine and have not been swayed by the company.

NMEDA is a non-profit trade association that helps educate consumer on buying products from NMEDA qualified dealers. NMEDA does not sell anything, but they are the only association that promotes safe driving and equipment for disabled people. Their members are required to follow the safety standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NMEDA dealers (members) are the kind people who sell handicap vans and vehicle modifications to those in need.

One thing about NMEDA is they truly understand that no two disabled people are the same. They urge you to beware of adapted wheelchair vehicles sold over the internet or through catalogs. NMEDA offers a personalized 'in-person' evaluation so you can be sure you are getting the right driving solution customized to your specific lifestyle and need. If you need any additional training or adjustments, your NMEDA dealer is there and willing to help.

Not only does NMEDA offer dealers that are more than willing to help with anything you may need but they also have great Quality Assurance Program dealers. QAP dealers are the only nationally recognized accreditation program for the Adaptive Mobility Equipment industry! Their base principle is in order to satisfy customers consistently, companies must have a systematic and documented approach to quality.

I have not personally had to deal with a disabled family member learning how to drive but I have had to learn how to drive myself. It's a HUGE responsibility and I couldn't imagine trying to figure it all out by myself, if I was disabled. Disabled people should NOT have to deal with this alone. NMEDA dealers are ready to help! They can help those you love get back on the road to independence, without the hassle of doing it yourself.

Do you have a dealer near you? Search their dealer locator to find out! I do! I have one here in town just down the road from where I live.

PlayStation® Move

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PlayStation MOVE.

All opinions are 100% mine.

PlayStation® Move is redefining motion gaming with the most realistic gaming experience exclusive on the PlayStation®3 system. The simple to use, ergonomically designed controller captures a wide range of motion giving you as much control as possible over how the game is played. With a great variety of games and new ones launching frequently, your family will be able to enjoy hours upon hours of fun.

PlayStation® Move has something for everyone! Regardless of whether you're an experienced gamer, a casual gamer or something in between the two, PlayStation® Move has something for you! With a variety of games including sports, family, party, action, shooters, and much much more, the games are completely addicting , fun and the outcome of the entire game is under your control! Which very well could be a good thing OR a bad thing, so watch out!

My family (and friends) are VERY into realistic gaming and play against each other constantly. We're all very competitive and absolutely adore playing competitions against each other. If a little certain someone was to walk in and give me the new PlayStation® Move I would be so excited! Not only would we be able to enjoy our normal competitions against our friends but it would put a little spin, a little twist, on things and make it a little more exciting. A little more interesting. Which is always fun.

We would love to try TV Superstars, Brunswick Pro Bowling, Sports Champions and Eye Pet, because, after all... I am a sucka for animals! Pretty much any game that can get our competitive juices flowing.. we love!

Want to know another supah cool feature? Anyone with an exsisting PS3 can add the MOVE Bundle Package for $99 and bring motion gaming to your home!

Taylor Refrigerator & Freezer Thermometer

Taylor is the maker of many fine products, many of them including Thermometers of all shapes and sizes and for all different products. Taylor was kind enough to send us a Classic Freezer-Refrigerator Thermometer for review.

Likes: I do have to say that I have an automatic thermometer in my side by side refrigerator but it's nice to be over cautious when it comes to food safety and the health of my family and I love to have an additional thermometer in my fridge as well as an extra in the door of my fridge. Some of you may not know this but fridge doors are the warmest part of your fridge, which is why all temperature sensitive products; milk, meat, etc, should be stored as far down and back as possible. Of course all meat products should be stored under all other food products. I love the easy to read temperature settings and clearly labeled safe zones, as well. I love the wide temperature range; 20°F to 70°F. It also comes with 2 hooks that can be used to hook on shelves (although mine are glass so I can't use mine).


Dislikes: I wish it had other mounting options other than just the hooks or standing.


Rating: 8 out of 10.


Would you like to have a Taylor Freezer-Refrigerator Thermometer for yourself or someone you love? Here's how you can!


Buy It! Visit Taylor and purchase a Classic Freezer-Refrigerator Thermometer for $4.99.

I would like to send a special Thank You to Taylor for providing us the item reviewed! I was not compensated in any other way for this post and will not receive commission off sales. These are my own honest opinions that have not been swayed by the company in any way.

This Product Was a Free Giveaway

The Simple Stencil

The Simple Stencil is a great place to find an amazing variety of wall art from nursery quotes, monograms, family phrases and much, much more! You can find wall art in many different styles, colors and sizes. You can accent any space around your home, simply and easily. The Simple Stencil sent us a wall art of our choice, for review, that says:

LOVE is patient, LOVE is kind,

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,

it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not rejoice in evils but rejoices with the truth.

It always PROTECTS,

always HOPES,

always PERSEVERES.

I Corinthians 13: 4-7

Likes: I love this saying. This is something that I truly believe and honor with all my heart. This is what LOVE means and it's what we all should live by, if we truly love ourselves and one another. I love that this is super simple and easy to install. It comes with everything you need to get it where you want and even comes with a nice little tool to help adhere it to the wall. Clean, simple and perfect.

Dislikes: Nothing!

Rating: 10 out of 10!

Would you like to have a wall art designed by The Simple Stencil for yourself or someone you love? Here's how you can!

Buy It! Visit The Simple Stencil and purchase a 36" x 28.5" Love is patient design for $50!

This contest is CLOSED!
Congrats to the winner, Billie!

I would like to send a special Thank You to The Simple Stencil for providing us the item reviewed as well as the giveaway item(s)! I was not compensated in any other way for this post and will not receive commission off sales. These are my own honest opinions that have not been swayed by the company in any way.

Sprout Change

Sprout Change was created by Mom and entrepreneur, Catherine Bolden, whom also created WillowPads and The Willow Store back in 2005.  Just like you, she wanted to make a difference in our children’s lives—to make them better. That is why she created this new diaper, Sprout Change. Their motto: Softer. Safer. Save. Our products must be more comfortable, safer for our health and environment, and save us money. These are the founding principles of what the Willow Store is all about."  The Willow Store is committed to the reusable movement and products made in the USA.

Sprout Change reusable cloth diapers are just one product of many at The Willow Store.   At The Willow Store you will not only find the Sprout Change diapering system, but also several other products including: cloth wipes; a diaper sprayer, feminine products, nursing pads, baby gear, and natural laundering products.  Catherine has been kind enough to send a One Size Sprout Change v2 Shell that had an organic insert.

Likes:  This diaper is reversible, yes!  Every cover has 2 colors and you can choose which one you would like to use, this is the only diaper on the market that has this feature!  This diaper has mess free gussets.  The Sprout Change diaper is a one size diaper that fits a child from 5 pounds to 40 pounds, making it cost efficient.  Having a “shell” diaper system means that you do not need as many diapers, with 3-4 shells and 12 booster sets from ages 0-6 months as Sprout Change recommends, you should be ready to cloth diaper.  With the adjustable elastic around the backside and with in the leg openings, a good tight fit is provided (they also provide suggested settings for the elastic in the legs and back, which is a nice starting point).  The organic insert was very absorbent and we did not having any leaking issues with this diaper, there is also plenty of room to layer any insert of choice.

Dislikes:   For us, this diaper did not fit well, it was gapping in the front as there is no elastic or adjustability.  My daughter is very slim which could in fact be a large contributor to the fit in the front.  The legs fit well as did the backside.    Personally for me, I wish the elastic button holes were labeled with numbers, so I knew which settings were recommended, I guessed based on the chart.  The trimness of the diaper seemed to be compromised by the side snapping and the “pockets” to stick the elastic in, I wish a little more of the bulk could be wrapped to the front.  

Rating: 7-7.5 of 10

Would you like to have a Sprout Change Diaper for yourself or someone you love? Here's how you can!

Buy It! Visit The Willow Store and purchase one from Catherine for $16.95 for a shell and insert, and remember they are reversible, so for every shell you will have two separate looks!

This contest is CLOSED!
Congrats to the winner, Linda!

 

I would like to send a special Thank You to Catherine at The Willow Store for providing the review and giveaway item(s). I was not compensated in any other way and the statements within this post are of my own and honest opinions.

This product was reviewed by JJ's girlfriend, Bailey and her mom, Cindy! They can be found over at This Adventure Our Life.