I will gladly admit that I drug my poor husband to see Never Say Never Director's Cut in 3D (with an extra 40 minutes of footage) last night. I recently became a Bieber fan and just absolutely adore this kid and all his amazing talent. Hubby didn't put up a fight and willingly put on his 3D glasses to watch it with me. Within the first 5 seconds, and all the screaming teenage girls in the theater, we knew what we had just signed ourselves up for. But then again, at that age, I was the same way about N'SYNC (yes, I was crazily obsessed with them). My 3 year old son has went from a die hard Michael Jackson fan, to an Usher lover, and now he has Bieber Fever too. I also have to tell you about my friend's 2 year old daughter who is CRAZY about Justin Beiber. She has a doll, posters in her room, and listens to him non-stop. I think it's the cutest thing ever. During her trip to see Never Say Never, she said many times during the movie "Hi Beiber. I love you".
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Winners!!!
I had several giveaways end this week and here are my winners.... Congratulations to you all and thanks so much for entering. Keep coming back for more!
Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce:
I have your button on my blog. Right side bar 2
dmacri1130 at aol dot com
dmacri1130 at aol dot com
TheraBreath Oral Care:
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pokergrl8 at gmail.com
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Your button is on my right side bar.
dmacri1130 at aol dot com
http://dennishobbyhouse.blogspot.com/ 5
dmacri1130 at aol dot com
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UPrinting Brochure Giveaway:
Following UPrint on Twitter
Cherchies Specialty Foods Review & Giveaway
One of my favorite things about the holidays is going to Christmas Village here in Nashville, which is where I found
"The Champagne of Gourmet Foods".
"Cherchies Specialty Foods was founded in 1978 by Diantha “Cherchie” Nason who at the time was a nurse at a local hospital. Cherchie would whip up batches of her delicious hot/sweet mustard using her grandmother’s recipe and present them as holiday gifts to her fellow nurses and doctors. As the Champagne Mustard developed a following she began to sell to local gourmet and cheese shops. Because of her success, she left nursing to concentrate on the small business she named Cherchies Ltd."
And a few of their soups that I'm dying to try:
Cherchie's sent me 3 of their soups to try and tell you all about, as well as offer 2 of my readers the chance to win those same 3 soups, and the rest of my readers a discount coupon! So now I will give you my review of each soup. Keep in mind, I am not a huge soup fan. When I was pregnant with my son 3 years ago, that was the one thing that made me sick and I have no idea why! My husband will eat anything though, and I'm always looking for new easy things to cook now that I juggle the kids, my house, and my love for blogging! So I am going to be honest with you all, that's what reviews are for, right?
What I love about these soups is that EVERYTHING is included in the pack except the meat, some water, and maybe a few other things like butter, olive oil, or a little flour. They were all extremely easy and quick which I LOVE! You can also freeze them!
A delicious blend of noodle squares, vegetables, chicken, and seasonings. As this was simmering, my entire house smelled amazing. I couldn't wait to eat it! I made some buttery biscuits with it and we dove right in. I've even been eating leftovers of it because these soup packs make SO much (about 9, 1 cup servings).
A classic chowder made with corn, vegetables, seasoning, rice, and pasta. This was my first time eating corn chowder. This particular soup mix does not contain much salt, to help reduce sodium intake for Cherchie's consumers, so you will need to add salt to taste! Again, really easy and quick!
My thoughts on Corn Chowder: Not a fan. But as I said before, I'm not a big soup eater. Maybe if it were a but more thick or had some meat in it I would like it more.... which I know you could easily add some chicken if desired. Maybe I will try that some time! Just as the other soups, this one made soooooo much! It would literally feed your family for days, no joke!
I just knew by the name that my husband would LOVE this one. He loves anything remotely spicy, and anything he can dip chips in. Plus, he's pretty easy to please. This is one of Cherchie's best selling soups, and is a spicy combination of ground turkey, vegetables, and seasonings. The Mexican Tortilla soup also smelled wonderful when it was cooking and was thicker than the others, which I liked! Another fast meal!
My thoughts on Mexican Tortilla Soup: Very very good! Instead of eating it as a soup, we sorta used it as a dip! You can also crumble tortilla chips or fresh strips of tortillas into your soup if you would like. Did we like it? Heck yes we did!
Ready to try some of Cherchie's Specialty Foods?!?
Good, because here is your chance....
BUY IT:
You can purchase these soups and many others for a little over $7 a pack online at Cherchie's or by phone (1-800-644-1980). All of my readers can use code "shb2011c" to get 10% off any order from their website!
WIN IT:
2 of my readers will win the same 3 soups I was able to try: Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Mexican Tortilla Soup, and Corn Chowder! All you have to do is the mandatory entry below, and any bonus entries you would like to do! Just make sure you leave your email address in every comment. Also, you must actually do the entries, and if you are the winner, you must reply to my email within 48 hours or I will choose someone else.
MANDATORY ENTRY:
- Like Cherchies on FaceBook and tell them I sent you (leave your FB name)
BONUS ENTRIES:
- Follow Cherchies on Twitter (leave Twitter @username)
- Follow me on Twitter (leave Twitter @username)
- "Like" me on FaceBook (leave FB name, and make sure you are liking my new page)
- Follow me via GFC
- Follow me on Network Blogs (right sidebar)
- Subscribe to me via email (3 entries)
- Post my button somewhere on your blog and leave me the link to where I can find it (5 entries)
- Vote for me on Picket Fence (2 entries, can be done daily)
- Tweet 1x daily using the "Tweet" button at bottom of this post (leave the permalink to your tweet each time)
- "Like" this post on FaceBook using the button at the bottom of this post
- Enter any of my other giveaways (2 entries for each additional giveaway you enter)
- Purchase something from my Lia Sophia Online Party (5 extra entries)
- Make a purchase from Cherchies.com (10 entries)
*I did not receive any compensation for this review but was given this product(s) for review purposes. Giveaway will run from 2/25-3/11 at 8pm CT. You must leave your email in every comment so that I can reach the winner. You will have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.*
Big Change Made & Blog Hopping
My blog is no longer The Suburban Housewife and is no proudly
Dinosaurs & Dandelions!!!
My new blog makeover will be done in about a week and I can't wait for you all to see it.
I'm also trying to get my FaceBook fan page to 500 fans (if you want to participate and give away something small, email me at surveymom1470@yahoo.com) so I can begin a HUGE giveaway, so I'm joining in on this hop.
Also, don't forget about Blog Bash 2011! Visit here for more info!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Warning: Major Construction
Over the next few weeks, I will be changing the name of my blog, getting a blog makeover, and getting my own URL. Big changes, I know!
I won a blog makeover on Chubby Cheeks Thinks from
Here are a few of the names I'm throwing around and just can't decide:
Queen of Kings (King is our last name)
Dinosaurs & Dandelions (I'm leaning towards this one the most)
Le Perfect Nest
Dinos-and-Daisies
Domestic Haven
So please be patient with me while all the changes are happening!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
EdenFantasys Rewards & Review Program
Some of you may have seen this on other blogs, but I wanted to share it with my readers as well!
EdenFantasys has their own point reward system as well as a review program you can sign up for, and it's all free to join!
You can access this information after registering and creating account. Look at all the things you get points for (this is from my personal account because you can't view this unless you have an account)
And yes, you can actually get free products to review from EdenFantasys, but first you need to submit thorough good reviews (at least 2) of items you have already owned and used.... then you can start requesting items to review. Don't worry, you do not have to post them on your blog! It is only for EdenFantasys.com customers! Of course you can if you want to. Go sign up now after registering at EdenFantasys.com
Sponsors Needed for 500 FaceBook Fan Giveaway
I have some of the best FaceBook fans and blog followers, no doubt! My fan number has been growing quickly over the last few weeks and I want to give my fans a great giveaway event as soon as I hit 500 (I'm in the 200's right now).
I need to start organizing and am looking for sponsors who also need more FaceBook fans and are willing to donate a simple item, service, or gift certificate (no discount codes please) and can ship the prize to the winner at your own expense. Everyone will have to "like" your page and leave their email address in order to enter, so this is great for me and you!
If you're interested in being part of this giveaway, please email me at surveymom1470@yahoo.com and include your name, your blog URL (if you have one), your FaceBook page URL, the item your giving away, a picture of it, the value of the prize, and any other information you want readers to know!
Lia Sophia Review & Online Party!
Stunning, Beautiful, Functional, and Sophisticated...
those are just SOME of the characteristics each piece of Lia Sophia jewelry has!
I had the priveledge of reviewing a Lia Sophia ring from Independent Advisor Louella Grindle. I had never viewed a catalog, much less owned a piece of their jewelry until now, but I had most certainly heard of the company. Just the same alone has a beautiful ring and sounds elegant. That's because Lia Sophia prides itself in offering customers endless possibilities and quality made jewelry at affordable prices. No need to go to Tiffany & Co. when you can purchase from Lia Sophia. The business has been family owned and operated by he Kiam family since 1986.
PSGive.org Review & Giveaway
I was given the opportunity to share with you all these new non-profit website that works with charities to offer amazing deals on items such as iPads, computers, iPods, and other awesome electronics and various great purchases. I was also given "tokens" to start out with and am keeping my eye on a few items. One lucky reader will win 25 free tokens of their own to "bid" on items to support your favorite charities!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Country Bob's Cookbook Review & Recipes
After reviewing Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce a few weeks ago, I was surprised this weekend when I was sent a complimentary cookbook from Country Bob's. As I started flipping through it I saw so many recipes I was dying to try. So today, that's what I did. I wanted to share them with you real quick and remind you to go enter my Country Bob's Al Purpose Sauce Giveaway. There will be 2 winners, who will each get 2 bottles of sauce, and it ends TONIGHT at 8pm CT.
Clean Screen Review
What do your electronics look like? If your family is anything like mine you own several TV's, cameras, phones, computers, and DVD's/CD's. You may also have children who put grubby little hands all over these electronics. I know my 3 year old does. Well I found a product that is safe to use on all these items to get them clean. You can even use it on tinted car windows!
Monday, February 21, 2011
HP Touchsmart 310 Giveaway @ DearCrissy
I entered to win a new desktop computer for all my blogging needs, so I don't overload my laptop, and you can too!
Yea, that's right....
Dear Crissy is giving away an HP TouchSmart 310
No joke!
Yea, that's right....
Dear Crissy is giving away an HP TouchSmart 310
No joke!
What are you waiting for?!? Go enter to win this beautiful computer!
Gourmet Gift Baskets Review & Giveaway
I have seen these gift baskets from GourmetGiftBaskets.com all over the web and was sooooo excited to get the opportunity to review their Small Classic Snack Basket, valued at $59.99!
God Gave Us the World Book Review
I absolutely love reading to my children. Maybe it's the preschool teacher in me, and knowing how very important it is for kids to be read to on a daily basis, several times a day. My son has a large book collection and when I joined Blogging For Books, I was so excited to see that I had the opportunity to review a children's book called "God Gave Us the World" by Lisa Tawn Bergren and art by Laura J. Bryant.
Synopsis:
A mother polar bear and her daughter talk about all of the different types of bears in our great big world that God created just for us. Mother bear explains to her baby that there are many different places to live as well. Baby bear us quite curious and loves to ask questions about why God didn't just make everyone the same, and what other bears eat. A story all about God's creation of different bears and the Earth, and his love for everyone.
Ages:
Children 3-8 years old
Book Information:
WaterBrook Press ISBN# 9781400074488 Price- $10.99
My Review:
I recently began taking my children to church and really wanting to introduce God into my family, especially to my three year old son who has been acting out for some time, since just before his baby sister was born. I sat down to read this to him (who normally won't sit still for a book for very long), sat attentively and listened to the entire story. It was a great story to begin explaining to him who God is, and how our world was created from God's awesome power. I even had my 3 month old daughter in my lap too. In my days as a preschool teacher, we are taught to incorporate multiculturalism in our classrooms in every way possible, especially in reading to the children. "God Gave Us the World" is a perfect example of teaching young children that everyone is different, and come from many different cultures around the world. I wish I had this book when I was teaching. As I'm writing this, my son is standing here begging me to read it to him again. We have a winner!
Buy It:
You can buy God Gave Us the World at Amazon.com for as low as $9.00
Thursday, February 17, 2011
The Portable Pediatrician Book Review
I cannot tell you how many times I have had to take my children (mostly my 3 year old) to the doctor for the smallest thing because I wasn’t sure what it was. He was attending childcare most of his life until recently, so we saw some pretty strange things. You can search all day online and find a million different answers. How frustrating.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
EdenFantasys $30 GC Giveaway
If you haven't heard of EdenFantasys (which I am almost certain you have), you absolutely have to check them out. They are a HUGE online adult store where you can find anything and everything you could imagine to spice up your love life!
Vedette Shapewear Review & Giveaway
First of all, let me tell you how SEXY I feel today wearing my new shapewear from Vedette!
I'm going to be honest with you ladies, this is NOT something I would normally go buy. I've owned a few compression garments and just wasn't crazy about them. They were ugly, uncomfortable, and didn't help enough for me to want to wear them regularly. I know many women wear them on a daily basis. However, I've always wanted a full body shapewear piece to try because I definitely still have my baby pooch and areas I would like to tone. I'm working on getting my body where I want, and I'm determined to have that hour glass shape that every women wants! But for now, that's not happening.... and I have found the perfect product to give me that look in the meantime!
Hopping & Wordless Wednesday
I haven't done any blog hopping all week and I have TONS of great reviews and giveaways coming soon, so I figure I should gain some followers before then!
Lets get hopping...
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Natural Skin Shop Skin Peel Review
A few weeks ago I was given the opportunity to skin peel order my choice of and try it at home to review for all of my readers from The Natural Skin Shop. I will be honest, I had NO idea what a skin peel was until I began reading, but it sure sounded “refreshing” and I really wanted to give it a whirl. I decided on the 20% Glycolic Acid peel, because I am young and my skin can be sensitive at times. I have never used many skin care products and simply use a regular face cleaner to wash my makeup off and that's it. Now, I will highly recommend this product to everyone!
Blog Bash 2011
I am so excited to announce that I will be participating in Blog Bash 2011 hosted by Michelle at Family Approve which will happen June 22 12:00 AM EST until June 24 11:59 PM PST!
This event is expected to generate tons of traffic for blogs, sponsors websites, Facebook pages, and Twitter pages! There are 200 slots for bloggers to participate so if you are interested in joining the blog party, you need to go apply right now at Family Approve or email her at contact@familyapprove.com
Monday, February 14, 2011
Hallmark Recordable Storybooks Review
Have you seen these adorable storybooks from Hallmark????
My mom and dad got one for my son this weekend for Valentine's Day. It is absolutely precious and now he can hear Nana read to him any time he wants (which he has listened to nonstop since he got it yesterday). This is so perfect for families who live far away, or for military parents to give to their children while their deployed. My son loves his book and keeps telling me "I really love my Nana book".
My DIY project this morning
My plan is to start making bow holders. Way more fancy and different from this one, but I wanted to share how it turned out because this is so easy!
I went to Goodwill this morning and got this ugly picture:
While I was there I got a plain yellow sheet for $3 that is big enough for me to use for many projects in the future.
Free Products from VistaPrint!
I don't know about you but I love love love VistaPrint! I have bought photo calendars, business, cards, labels and several others things from them. They have tons of stylish choices.
And for right now, you can get items FREE! All you pay is shipping!!!
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