Are you ready for Christmas guests?

This post brought to you by Pier 1 Imports. All opinions are 100% mine.

Christmas is almost here! Are you ready? Is your house decorated and ready for yummy food and warm memories?

Are you ready for all the entertaining that is about to happen? Hubby and I recently moved and while I like the decoration we have it's time for some festive decorations.

So of course I headed to Pier 1 Imports web site to check out all they have to offer.  We just put up our decorations and it seems that in our recent move we love a box of decorations! Oh no! So we head to Pier 1 looking for Red and Silver items...

Check out the great Red and Silver collections that Pier 1 offers!

Go here to check out their collections: Pier 1

 

Check out these adorable place mats!

Love the French style!!

What a great fireplace!

 

Also (not that you need any more reason to stop by Pier 1 today BUT) Pier 1 is helping out Toys for Tots during November and December. Just drop off an unwrapped toy or you can make a special Toys for Tots donation at the register!

AND through the end of the month if you "like" them on facebook they will donate $1 to Toys for Tots!

I don't know about you but there is nothing like decorating your home that really makes it feel like the Christmas season!

Check out their Holiday Entertaining page here to get some great ideas:

What are your favorite holiday items at Pier 1??

holiday gifts

Go here to check them out today!

Pier 1

Posted by Jami Balmet at 8:01 PM

Beautiful Vacation Spot for the New Year!

This post brought to you by Hilton Branson. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you been dieing to take a beautiful vacation but are stuck on where to go?

Well not any longer! Have you ever been to beautiful Branson, Missouri? Better yet..have you ever stayed in the Branson Hilton Promenade?

It not then listen up..and if you have then you will already be hooked! ;)

Branson is often called the entertainment capitol of the midwest with shops, boutiques, restaurants, the river, and other great attractions within minutes of the Branson Hiltons!

This year the Hilton's have some special Holiday deals just for you. On the second floor of the Hilton Branson Convention Center is the Level 2 Steakhouse...Yuuuum!

The Steakhouse will have all sorts of new things going on to ring in the new year like fun party favors, desserts created special by the chef, and more fun things! 

Just some of the great events held in Branson include: Branson Z Fest, Father's Day Bass Pro Boat Show, great and convient concerts, Stage One National Dance Finals, and much much more! No matter the occasion or the day you will always find something to do in Branson!

Check out both Hilton hotels

Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel

Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing

My family is always looking for a fun new vacation spot and I think Branson is just the ticket! The Hilton's located in Branson both look spectacular for kids. Great big pools and lots and lots of activities. Once the kiddos are in bed then there are even more fun things for the partents to explore in Branson!

One thing that we love is that the Convention Center Hotel is Pet Friendly! This means it really is a vacation for the whole family!! No more finding someone to petsit Spike while the family is out and having fun. Now Spike gets to come along for the fun! 

Posted by Jami Balmet at 12:01 AM

All Natural Tom's of Maine! {Wicked Fresh}

This post brought to you by Tom's of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you heard of Tom's of Maine yet? If not you will soon hear about them everywhere.

They are an up and coming natural care company. They specialize in toothpaste, deodorant, mouth wash, dental floss and soap!

Check out their site for yourself here: Tom's Of Maine

A product of Tom's that caught my attention was their natural body wash. It contains special moisturizing ingredients that help keep your skin moist and soft. I always struggle with dry skin and this product seems like one I need to try out!

What I also love is that one each products page they list all the ingredients, what the ingredients are used for and where the ingredient comes from! This is so great especially for everyone who has pesky allergies. It is also so nice to know that what you are putting on your skin or in your mouth doesn't have unnecessary or harmful chemicals.

This allows the customer to make an informed purchase! Love it!

In addition to their great products they are also offering a fun contest right now!

Head over to That's Wicked Fresh Contest Page and learn how to enter: That's Wicked Fresh contest page

By entering you could win a $500 target gift card and other great prizes!

All you have to do to enter is tweet from their page a Wicked Fresh moment or experience and your entered to win!

Posted by Jami Balmet at 12:53 AM

Another food blog!

Okay I think it's maybe because I'm hungary but...I've been finding lots of great money saving blogs AND ones focused on food Yuuum!!

Lynn's Kitchen Adventure of my newest one I have discovered and so far seems pretty cool!!

Posted by Jami Balmet at 10:54 PM

Get your Game on!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PlayStation MOVE. All opinions are 100% mine.


Do you or your kids know what the latest trend in video games is today? That's right...MOTION!

It all started with the wii but Playstation is taking it even farther.

This new great idea is called the PlayStation Move and is available for Playstation 3.

Move

Playstation Move is a realistic gaming experience that makes you feel like your really in the game! Which is really the point of video games right?!?

This newly designed controller is so easy to use that even Grandma will want to come over and play and yet so advanced and realistic that your 14 year old may not get his homework done ;)

This controller gives you full control and moveability within the video games.

Go HERE to learn more and maybe even see a few demonstration videos or two!

If we got this new game I know that we would have many game nights together and would have so much fun! Realistic games like this are so fun to play with your whole family with something for everyone.

AND you can get the new Playstation Move for only $99 with the new bundle pack ONLY for your Playstation 3.

Posted by Jami Balmet at 10:49 PM

Save at Home Mommy

Okay I found another GREAT blog to pass on to ya'll :)

This one is called Save-at-Home Mommy {I love this title by the way!}

She has great tips, information, savings, coupons and more!

In my opinion you can never find too many of these sites!

Head over HERE to check out her blog and see what she's got going on!

Posted by Jami Balmet at 10:40 PM

Planning for you Baby's Future

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of CryoCell International. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you expecting a new baby or know someone who is?

When you are expecting and if you are a mother already you know that the most important thing you want for your children is their future protection!

Well then I have something new to tell you about...something I honestly had never heard about and that I am know very interested in.

It's called Cryo-Cell.

Cryo-Cell is the industry leader in Core Banks.

Do you know what the best way to protect your baby's future is?

By saving their core blood and Cryo-Cell is the best, most premium, and affordable option out there.

Stem cell's have been known to help treat over 75 diseases and aid in thousands of blood transfusions.

Cryo-Cell is a luxery service offered at more than 28% off leading brands.

By choosing to use this service at a lower price you are helping to provide for your childs future.

Go HERE to Request more information

OR go HERE to find out how to give this as a gift to someone special who is expecting!

Click here to go to their homepage:
Cryo-Cell

Posted by Jami Balmet at 10:36 PM

New Meal Planning Website!

Okay ya'll know I like to share fun new websites and I just HAD to share this one that I just discovered!!

It's called Plan to Eat and it's a meal planning website because really, we all need help :)

So go HERE and check it out..they offer a free 30 day trial..I need to sign up today!!!

*I did not get paid for writing this email...I just like to pass along great deals!*

Posted by Jami Balmet at 10:12 PM

ReBoost with Boost Mobile!

{This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boost Mobile. All opinions are 100% mine.}

Hubby and I have recently been looking into new phones to get and a new service provider. That is why I want to share with you today a great thing we have discovered :)

It's called ReBoost with Boost Mobile. I have never really looked into Boost Mobile before but I wish that I had before now!

With Boostmobile you can get the ever popular Blackberry Curve 8330 {Among other great phones} which comes with some great deals and service.

One such great service is BoostMobile's ReBoost program. With their ReBoost online help you can pay your bill
1. Online
2. In Person
3. or By Phone

You bill can be paid by a credit or debit card and you can even set up worry free automatic payments so you never have to think about it.

Their great online customer service and accessibility makes it so easy to figure out all the help that you need. {You can also help out a friend by adding money to their mobile account!}

So hope on over to BoostMobile.com today and check out their great phones they offer such as the Blackberry Curve that lets you stay up on all things that are happening. You can easily check your Facebook or email from your Boost Mobile phone and then add a little money into your daughter's account while your at it.

For more information check out these great links
Blackberry Phone Details
Blackberry Plan Details
i1 Phone Details
i1 Plan Details

Boost Mobile
Re-Boost
Blackberry

Posted by Jami Balmet at 1:57 PM

Save on Dave Ramsey Products!

I happened to go to Dave Ramsey's {from Financial Peace University} website today and saw that he is running a sale!!

I love when he does this :)

Go HERE to check out his main page website.

His sale right now is that if you spend $20 you save 20%. If you spend $30 you save 30% and if you spend $40 you save 40%!

This is a great oppurtunity to stock up on Christmas gifts and buy a little extra for yourself :)

{I was not compinsated in any way for this post..I just love Dave Ramsey!!}

Posted by Jami Balmet at 1:46 PM

Soothe your Baby!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boudreaux's Butt Paste. All opinions are 100% mine.

Calling all Mothers! Are you the mother of a little one? Do you want to try out a great new product I just heard about?

Well then check out Boudreaux's Butt Paste. It's so hard to see your little one's suffer and cry right? Well try out this new Diaper Rash Ointment Skin Protectant. I always feel so bad when I see little one's having to go through the pain of a diaper rash and not even be able to articulate it.

Check out their website:

Boudreaux’s Butt Paste


Want to know the best part about this product? It was made by a pharmacist with the help of a pediatrician. Who better then a pharmacist and a pediatrician to make sure that your baby gets the medicine and the soothing s/he needs!
Not only do the doctors recommend it but Boudreaux's Butt Paste has been feature on shows such as

The Oprah Show
The Today Show
The Tonight Show
And more!!

This product is so convenient that you can order it online and have it shipped right to your door. It is also available in drug stores and grocery stores nationwide! This paste is unlike other pastes. It actually has a great smell that doesn't smell like traditional pastes that smell chemically. This paste will help soothe your poor crying baby so fast and won't leave a huge mess to clean up later.

I have not tried this product yet but I know that as soon as my baby has a diaper rash I will head straight to this product.
Boudreaux's Butt Paste

Okay and want to know the BEST part! YOU can try Boudreaux's Butt Paste for FREE Today!!!
Click HERE for how to get your FREE sample today! Don't just take Oprah's word for it...try it yourself!

Posted by Jami Balmet at 1:42 PM

Hair Clip Organizer Tutorial

Hey all! I posted a tutorial on my main blog on how to make a Hair Clip organizer and thought I would let you all now :)

 

To get to it go HERE

And check back later this week for the launch of our Fall/Halloween line and our funky animal print line!

You can sneak a peak of a few of them on the hair clip organizer!

Posted by Jami Balmet at 3:49 PM

Bright Beginnings for your Baby!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

Okay Baby Formula. What a hassle! It's so hard to choose one that is both safe and nutritious for your little one!!

Now there is an easy way to find out all you need to know and the best formula to buy!
Bright Beginnings available at diapers.com

Ready to know my secret?
1. Go to Diapers.com
2. Search for "Bright Beginnings"
3. Research Away! :)

Bright Beginnings in an organic baby formula that is always safe and packed with only the best nutrients for your little one. Don't believe me? You can check out all the facts yourself at Diapers.com

Check out their new can design!

Now you can purchase this safe and nutritious formula directly from Diapers.com!

They even offer Free 1-2 day Shipping for orders over $49, Free returns every day of the year, and personal customer service that's available 24/7 at 1-800-Diapers.

With all the convince of buying online and still the personal touch of that excellent customer service puts Diapers.com over the edge. Throw in the fact that Bright Beginnings Formula is Organic, milk-based, and contains the nutrients found in Breast Milk makes this the only formula you will ever buy again.

And for a limited time if you are a new customer you can get

$5 off any 1 diapers or formula product {Use coupon Code FIVEBABY} AND

10% off almost anything else!! {Use Coupon Code: 10PERCENT}

Head to this link to try Bright Beginnings Formula for yourself today!!

Bright Beginnings available at diapers.com

Posted by Jami Balmet at 3:31 PM

Awesome Tutorial! *How to make Facebook Welcome Page!*

OKay Mandi over at Making a Differnce posted the coolest tutorial today!

Head over HERE to check it out!

Its on how to add a welcome page to your facebook using whatever image you want...how awesome is that? I didn't even know this was possible!!

I'm donig this for my Etsy fanpage shop right now!!

Thanks Mandi! :)

Posted by Jami Balmet at 3:21 PM

Vacation in the Heart of Florida!

{This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Kissimmee Tourism. All opinions are 100% mine.}

Have you ever been to Beautiful Florida? Wow..if you havn't then you need to..and Soon! It is a perfect vacation spot with multiple beach opprunities and more theme parks than you could go to!

One of our favorite places to go in Florida is Kissimmee in the heart of Florida located near Orlando. This is the ideal spot for everything you could want to do! Being minutes from Orlando of course means a prime spot for visinng Disney World and really..It IS the happiest place on earth! ;)

Multi beaches and oceans are just around the corner with countless resturaunts and entertainment options. This perfect location allows for tons of family, friends, and couple activites. Great outdoor options include ariboat rides, zipl lineing, hiking, horse back riding, walking and so much more!

I have never stayed in Kissimmee before but have been near it! Next time we head to Florida we are heading straight to Kissimmee.
Kissimmee

Go HERE to visit Kissimmee's great website packed with fun things to do while there!

On our next trip to Kissimmee we plan to do at least all the following:

Head to DisneyWorld

Go to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure and check out their new Harry Potter theme park!!

Shop in downtown Kissimmee

Golf on one of their many spectacular golf courses

We would love to stay in the beautiful Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center

And so so much more!

Go here to check out all the fun things to do and plan your next trip to Kissimmee!

http://bit.ly/dlBGMu

Posted by Jami Balmet at 3:10 PM

Adobe Products up to 80% off!

Okay I've known about this for a while and want to pass on this excellent information!!

Are you a student or an educator? Well did you know that you can get Adobe products u to 80% off! I want to get one of the new Adobe Photshop Creative Suits that can reasily run into the thousands of dollars but because I'm a student I can get them for hundreds! Wow! Talk about a great deal!

I was reminded of this great oppurtunity by: MoneySavingMom.com...Love that site!

Check out her post HERE.

Posted by Jami Balmet at 2:57 PM

Vacation in Beautful Branson, Missouri!

{This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine.}

Have you been dieing to take a beautiful vacation but are stuck on where to go?

Well not any longer! Have you ever been to beautiful Branson, Missouri? Better yet..have you ever stayed in the Branson Hilton Promenade?

It not then listen up..and if you have then you will already be hooked! ;)

Branson is often called the entertainment capitol of the midwest with shops, boutiques, restaurants, the river, and other great attractions within minutes of the Branson Hiltons!

No matter the age Branson always has something for everyone. Branson offers a great couples vacation to single party trips to family vacations.

Just some of the great events held in Branson include: Branson Z Fest, Father's Day Bass Pro Boat Show, great and convient concerts, Stage One National Dance Finals, and much much more! No matter the occasion or the day you will always find something to do in Branson!

Check out both Hilton hotels
Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel
Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing

My family is always looking for a fun new vacation spot and I think Branson is just the ticket! The Hilton's located in Branson both look spectacular for kids. Great big pools and lots and lots of activities. Once the kiddos are in bed then there are even more fun things for the partents to explore in Branson!

One thing that we love is that the Convention Center Hotel is Pet Friendly! This means it really is a vacation for the whole family!! No more finding someone to petsit Spike while the family is out and having fun. Now Spike gets to come along for the fun!

Posted by Jami Balmet at 2:54 PM

Organize your Coupons!

I have been wanting to figure out how to do a good couponing system for a while. I have recently become obsessed with couponing and have been researching many many ways to do this!

Here is a site that gives some great info on it!

Go HERE to check out part of MoneySavingMom.com's 31 Days to a Better Grocery Bill series! I have been thoroughly enjoying this series :)

Posted by Jami Balmet at 11:49 AM

Laptop-A-Day Giveaway!

{This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter. All opinions are 100% mine.}

Charter is no stranger to giving away goods to their loyal customers. In the past they have given away things like cars, laptops, x-box 360's and more!

Well right now they have decided to give back again! And this time it's for our communities.

With budget cuts affecting all schools Charter has decided to give two lucky winners 50 laptops to the school of their choice to kick off this school year! And you can enter for a chance to win a laptop of your very own! :) Awesome!

The laptops that they are giving away are Lenovo G555's with a 15.6" screen, 160GB drive and 3GB ram (with a Targus bag). Yum!!

So how do you enter for a chance to win?

Just sign up for any charter service and you are automatically enrolled and will also receive $300 cash back!

And for the chance to win 50 laptops for the school of your choice is due by August 12. So hurry over to http://www.charter.com/laptop to enter in the school you would like to nominate.

Charter will then choose 50 finalists and announce them August 16. THEN everyone can go online and vote for the school of choice between August 16 and September 20th. Winners will be announced on Sept. 27th.

So hurry over today, nominate your school and get ready to rally everyone to vote for your school beginning August 16th!

Go HERE to find out contest rules and to begin the nomination process today!!

laptop-a-day giveaway
Charter on Facebook

Posted by Jami Balmet at 11:41 AM

New Shop Items

Check it out! We posted some of our first items to our Etsy shop! New items are being added daily!

And remember, we love custom orders!! Don't hesitate to ask! ;)

Posted by Jami Balmet at 11:24 AM

Yummy Tortillas and Recipes

{This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Mission Foods. All opinions are 100% mine.}

I don't know about in your household but in mine, My husband begs me to make Mexican food every single night! Again I don't know about you but I sure run out of great Mexican dinners really quickly!

One of our favorite ingredients for making our Mexican dishes is Mission Flour Tortillas. They are always the perfect flavor and texture...we can't get enough of them! :)

And not only do we love the Tortillas themselves but we adore their website. It's packed full of great dinner ideas that typically under $10! Mmmm yummy and cheap meals! What could be better? ;)

Go HERE to check out the great recipe ideas.


Look at just a few of their mouth watering recipes!

Okay who else is hungry now?!? ;)

In addition to the great recipes they also offer Nutritional information for each recipe. You will notice quickly that Mission Tortillas have 0g of fat and are cholesterol free!

Also head over HERE to check out their Mission Menu Challenge and they are offering a Grand Prize of a $10,000 kitchen makeover! Hurry though..there are only 11 days left to enter! So get cooking now and enter for your change to win.

Links:

Mission Menus Challenge

Posted by Jami Balmet at 1:13 PM

Jo-Ann's.com

I have been wanting to learn to Sew for a LONG time! I just didn't know where to begin.

That's why I'm so excited to share with you that I found a great place that does beginnig lessions for $35! :)

If you have a Jo-Ann's craft store near you go in today and see all the wonderful classes they offer from sewing to quilting to cake decorating!

You can find Jo-Ann's website HERE and head into your local store to find out class times.

{I am not being compensated for this post in any way. I simply love Jo-Ann's and want to share :)}

Posted by Jami Balmet at 1:02 PM

Earn your Degree Online!

{This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of USC. All opinions are 100% mine.}

Are you trying to get your degree and fed up with having to juggle class, homework, family, and working? Well then you should consider an online degree. I wish I had done that!

I know friends who work full time and still have time for all their homework because they do their entire degree online!

But it is also so hard to pick a good accredited online school. You never know what you are getting online. This is where I can help. 

Let me introduce you to MAT@USC. This online degree program is hosted by USC themselves {One of the most prestegious schools in Califonira}

The USC Rossier School of Education offers an online Master's degree that can be completed in as little as 12 months.
Go here to check all this information first hand:
program information

Their website is so clean and professional looking and is very user friendly. With MAT@USC it's easy to figure out what exactly their program is and how best to use it for your advantage.

They offer:
Interactive fun online classes paired with Dynamic field-experience.
They offer state of the art tutition reimbursement program {Oh what could be better?!?}
And an interactive online community that really makes you feel connected to the prestigues USC Trojan student body. With this program you will feel like you aer a Trojan with the convience of doing it online from your home or office.

Check out the program here:
program information

Posted by Jami Balmet at 12:56 PM

Save Up for a Car?

I've talked about MoneySavingMom.com before but can I give her a little free promotion again* ;)

She recently did a post about how it's fully possible to buy a car without going into debt! This is a huge thing to most of us! Think what you could do without a car paymnt every month. That would be wonderful ;)

Go HERE to check out this article.

*I am not being paid for this post in any way. I just really like this blog :)

Posted by Jami Balmet at 4:07 PM

Watch your Movies Now!

{This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter. All opinions are 100% mine.}

I love movies. I love movies of all kind. And I love watching movies when I want. And I love getting to pick which movie I want to watch RIGHT NOW ;)

Well I'm so lucky {and so are all of you} to have discovered Charter On Demand. Charter Cable Television offers the latest and greatest movies On Demand...as in..you can watch them this second!

Do you want to know what else I love about Charter On Demand? You do? Okay...

They also have Tv shows On Demand! That's right! Now you can watch all your favorite episodes anytime you would like.

Don't you hate it when you get invited to go somewhere and you are so excited just to learn that it is at the same as Mad Men on AMC? You have to miss it yet again! Not anymore. Now you can come home at any time you like and catch up with all the latest episodes.

I know I sound very excited about this..and it's because I am! I have a very unusual schedule and this gives me the freedom to relax and watch what I want, when I want :) What could be better? Maybe if Charter also delivered popcorn and a soda on demand also... ;)

Go here to visit On Demand's homepage to learn more.
On Demand home page

Do you know what's already playing on On Demand? Dear John and I'm going home today to watch what I want when I want..Instantly :) Don't you love tecnhology!?

Check out Charter's Facebook page as well here

You will ‘Like’ their Facebook page as well

Posted by Jami Balmet at 4:00 PM

Sister's Sweet Creations

Can I do a litttttle self promotion for a minute? Thank you :)

Coming up next week my Sister's and I will be launching our very own Etsy store and we would love for you to check it out.

It's Called Sister's Sweet Creations and we will be selling fun, affordable and adorable accesories for all ages!

Check out our blog HERE and get ready for lots of giveaways and fun tutorials :) Thanks for stopping by!

Here is a very small sample of our work:

Posted by Jami Balmet at 3:49 PM

Soft & Smooth Wool

{This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Ramblers Way. All opinions are 100% mine.}

Okay think of Christmas morning. You open up a great looking present labeled from Santa. You are so excited you can't wait to open it up and see what's inside!

You rip the paper open and it's a...WOOL SWEATER?!? Yuck right? You immediately think..eew that's gotta be really itchy, heavy, hot...gross. But...it is really nice looking...

So you reach out and touch it. To your surprise it's soft and wonderful feeling!! It's so smooth and soft you will want to pull it on.

Where do you find such soft smooth wool?

From Wool, The Ramblers Way

Wool from the Ramblers Farm is unlike any other wool. They are able to offer a textile from our grandparents day using the finest and most modern technology. They use a process called  "WINDspun" technology. Because of the ultra modern technique this old world wool comes out ultra light, soft, smooth, and modern feeling.

Wool is a great fabric that can be worn all year round but allows for great warmth. With The Ramblers Farm's new techniques and technology wool is becoming once again a necessity in every closet.

Wool from the Ramblers Farm is 100% American made and made with the best natural values.

Check out some of the great products:

Visit their website here: The Rambler's Wool

wool

Posted by Jami Balmet at 2:25 PM