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Saturday, March 3, 2012

#Giveaway: Eraselet - Bracelet Eraser




The Eraselet® is a bracelet eraser invented by my hubby after our 3 daughters kept loosing their erasers! Eraselets are made in the USA & 10% of our net profits go to help http://www.eraseworldhunger.org
Eraselets are available individually, in packs of 6 or can be customized just for your needs!   Dollar General Market Stores offers Eraselet® as a 1.00 item! Scripture Eraselets are available at all Lifeway Christian Stores in packs of 6!

Here's What I think: My son absolutely loved this! At first we wasn't sure how to use it. It is really important that you flip it inside out to erase something, but other than that, it totally works. He loved it so much that he gave a few to his teacher, who is totally amazed by them. This is such a cool and useful item, that I am planning to buy them for a prize on our next fundraiser at school.

BUY IT: You can purchase your own set of Eraselets on their website

WIN IT: One lucky GUIDE reader will win their own pack of Eraselets

Please use the rafflecopter below to enter this giveaway. Giveaway ends March 10th, 2012 at 11:59PM PST. US WINNERS ONLY.


Friday, March 2, 2012

In It To Win It: #Giveaway Linky - LINK UP NOW! 3/2/2012

What are you giving away this FRIDAY??

I have put together a list of other giveaway linkys! If you would like to be included, please leave me a comment with a link to your linky category on your site. Thanks so much!! Here is the List I have so far: Click 
I want to thank you all for your faithful linking!!


      Want to be a "Featured" Giveaway? I believe in the barter system, so email with your offer and we will go from there!

      As long as the item is truly free (that means no purchase necessary - you can require tasks but no money out of pocket!), and part of a contest on your blog you can list it on my linky.

      Please keep you descriptions PG (and please include ADULT if the giveaway is adult in nature).


      Use this format (just trying to keep the linky uniform):
      Site Name (Abbr. fine) - Prize - # of Prizes (if applicable) - end date

      I will put up a fresh Linky every Friday so please come back often.

      Please leave a comment after you list your giveaways!

      Wednesday, February 29, 2012

      Cold Sore Prevention Tips for Your Kids

      Cold Sore Prevention Tips for Your Kids
      They have done studies on cold sores for years, so they're plenty of information out there about them. Unfortunately there is no remedy or treatment that is effect 100% of the time. You and your kids best strategy in preventing and treating cold sore outbreaks are home remedies from your kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
      Cold Sore Tips
      1. NO TOUCHING!
      As soon as your child sees a cold sore start to form on their lip or any other part of their bodies, tell them to not touch the infected area. You should constantly remind that touching the cold sore will only make it worst.
      2. NO KISSING!
      Kissing is one of the main ways the cold sore virus spreads, so tell your child to save those kisses for when the cold sore is gone.
      3. Get a New Toothbrush
      Get a brand new toothbrush as soon as a cold sore rears its ugly head on your child. Toothbrushes stay wet for long hours and are the perfect home for viruses and bacteria. You can get toothbrushes for as little as $1, so price shouldn't be an issue.
      4. No More Sugar
      Sugar is known to trigger the herpes simplex virus, the cause of cold sores. Your best bet is to remove sugar from your children's diet or keep servings to a minimum.
      5. Increase Protein Sources in Your Childs Diet
      Protein sources such as fish, turkey, beef, and other meats are known to be high in the amino acid lysine. Lysine has been known to inhibit the cold sore virus, so increasing your child's protein intake will help in preventing cold sore outbreaks.
      With these tips, you and your children can become really good at preventing and treating those pesky cold sores when they arrive.
      Author Bio
      Carrie Shannon is the publisher of YourColdSoreRemedies.com, a website devoted to providing information on how to treat a cold sore safely and effectively. One day a cold sore appeared on Carrie's face and she asked "What's the quickest way to get rid of a cold sore?" and YourColdSoreRemedies was born. In her spare time you can find Carrie walking her Yorkies, Oscar and Maggie, near her home in Hermosa Beach, Ca.

      Tuesday, February 28, 2012

      Sent a Giant Fortune Cookie this St. Patty's Day!

      Sure to enhance your luck and bring you good fortune, the St. Patrick’s Day Decorated Giant Fortune Cookie ($29.95)
      Send someone the luck o' the Irish with this giant fortune cookie that weighs in at just under 1 pound and is almost the size of a football!
      This adorable cookie is first hand dipped in your choice of the finest gourmet Belgian Chocolates (dark, milk, or white), delicious gourmet confections (strawberry or peanut butter), or rich, golden gourmet caramel.  It is decorated for St. Patrick's Day with 100% Hand Made Royal Icing Decorations...This beautiful cookie is sure to bring someone some luck and good fortune...it's a perfect gift and greeting all-in-one!
      Don't forget to personalize the foot-long fortune inside the cookie!
      We guarantee that this is one of the sweetest - and clever ways of celebrating St. Patrick's Day - possibly even better than a pot of gold!!

       Here's What I Think: We got the caramel covered one and there is just one thing I can say about it: DELICIOUS!! My family devoured it in under 5 minutes! And it was so much fun to get something like this in the mail. It arrived rather quickly, so when I was opening the box I wasn't entirely sure what it was. My boys kept asking for just one more little piece because it was so tasty. I have had a giant fortune cookie before, but it didn't really taste how a fortune cookie should taste. This one absolutely does taste like a fortune cookie, and a really really yummy one at that!

      Disclaimer: I was given a sample of this product for review purposes. These are my real and honest opinions.

      #Giveaways Ending Tonight

      There a few great giveaways ending tonight. Don't miss your chance to enter to win:


      Best of Luck!
      Got giveaways ending tonight? Leave a comment with a link.

       

      Monday, February 27, 2012

      Low Entry #Giveaway Link-Up 2/27/12

      HAPPY MONDAY!

      Low Entries Link-up Mondays! (I picked Monday because I figure we can all use a pick me up on Mondays) A place to link up giveaways that are ending soon and have few entries. Here are the specifics

      A Low Entries Giveaway is one that:

      1. Ends in the next FIVE days (so if you started it yesterday, it doesn't end for three weeks and only has 20 entries, it doesn't count! - you can link it up over on my regular giveaway linky Fridays)

      2. Has less than 100 entries

      When you put in your link please use the URL that goes directly to the giveaway post.

      Please include the blog name - item being giveaway - end date

      **It has been brought to my attention that people have not been following the rules of the LOW ENTRY Giveaway Linky. This linky is intended to help people increase the entries on giveaways that are ending very soon and have very low participation. If you are just wanting to list your giveaway that does not meet these requirement please list them here - In It To Win It Giveaway Link-Up **


      Friday, February 24, 2012

      In It To Win It: #Giveaway Linky LINK UP NOW! 2/24

      What are you giving away this FRIDAY??

      I have put together a list of other giveaway linkys! If you would like to be included, please leave me a comment with a link to your linky category on your site. Thanks so much!! Here is the List I have so far: Click 
      I want to thank you all for your faithful linking!!


          Want to be a "Featured" Giveaway? I believe in the barter system, so email with your offer and we will go from there!

          As long as the item is truly free (that means no purchase necessary - you can require tasks but no money out of pocket!), and part of a contest on your blog you can list it on my linky.

          Please keep you descriptions PG (and please include ADULT if the giveaway is adult in nature).


          Use this format (just trying to keep the linky uniform):
          Site Name (Abbr. fine) - Prize - # of Prizes (if applicable) - end date

          I will put up a fresh Linky every Friday so please come back often.

          Please leave a comment after you list your giveaways!

          Thursday, February 23, 2012

          #Giveaway: SmartBones Dog Bones

          SmartBones, by PetMatrix, are chew treats made with chicken, vegetables and other healthy ingredients. These rawhide-free treats are perfect for the four-to-five out of 10 consumers who prefer not to feed their dogs rawhide. “Chew treats are an important part of every healthy dog’s diet,” said PetMatrix Chief Science Officer Martin Glinsky, Ph.D. “Eating kibble alone doesn’t thoroughly exercise a dog’s mouth and can cause teeth to become disused and plaque-ridden. This ultimately may lead to additional health problems.” And, since keeping pets healthy is paramount, SmartBones contain a special vegetable layer that is fortified with vitamins and minerals to help supplement daily nutritional requirements. In fact, these treats are the first of their kind to be fortified and offer more nutritional benefits than standard chew treats. This is because rawhide treats are made with animal byproducts that offer “zero” nutritional value, Dr. Glinsky said. “Even though rawhide is a form of protein, all proteins aren’t equal,” Dr. Glinsky said. “Rawhide is an extremely low-quality form of protein, not the type that animals need for nutrition.”
          • SmartBones are 99.2% digestible, which is higher than the digestibility of premium dog foods (85% digestibility). Chicken, vegetables and other healthy ingredients dogs will love are used in making SmartBones. 
          • SmartBones are the first treats of their kind to be enhanced with vitamins and minerals. SmartBones are safer for dogs than regular rawhide treats, which may cause intestinal blockages. 
          • SmartBones are environmentally friendly, whereas a toxic chemical process is needed to create consumable rawhide for treats. Nine out of 10 dogs prefer SmartBones over rawhide treats. 
          • SmartBones are available in Peanut Butter and Chicken Flavors. There is also a Dental variety with additional teeth health benefits. 
          Here's What I Think: I have had dogs my whole life and never understood why anyone would give them something like rawhide - which has no real value to their well-being. When I was asked to review SmartBones, I was thrilled. My dog does have mild digestions issues, so I really liked that it was listed with such a high digestibility rating. As soon as I opened the package my dog was sitting and asking for one. And I think it's safe to say that my dog is one of those 9 dogs that prefer SmartBones!

          WIN IT: One Lucky Winner will receive a Prize Package from SmartBones

          Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter this giveaway.
          This giveaway ends March 14th, 2012 at 11:59PM PST.

          GOOD LUCK!