Freshly Made Sketches Card Challenge (FMS97)

Time for another card challenge from Freshly Made Sketches! I like making a card every now and then and I thought... why not enter these challenges each week and then I could send someone a card every week. Who doesn't love "real" mail that isn't a bill? And handmade! So here's the sketch for this week's challenge:

and here is my entry:

I turned the sketch on it's side and I put a little baby bottle embellishment inside on the bottom right.  I'm pretty pleased with it and hope my friend who just had a new little one will like it too!

31 Days of Fun Giveaways...and a Bonus Amazon.com Giveaway

You all know I love a good giveaway so what could be better than 31 DAYS OF FUN GIVEAWAYS! Yay! My heart sings. Purex is hosting this giveaway extravaganza everyday in August. Check out the AMAZING prizes:

Which one is your favorite? I can't decide - they're all so awesome!

 I guess since we've been trying to upgrade our back yard from drab to fab I would have to say that the Patio Gazebo (Aug. 5th), Patio Furniture Set (Aug.11th), Outdoor Fireplace (Aug. 21st) and the Gas Grill (Aug. 31st) are tops on my list. I can just see us having an amazing time grilling out and having fun with friends! We are also trying to eat healthier and that gas grill would certainly be useful for that. 

LIKE Purex on Facebook and enter the 31 Days of Fun Giveaway HERE!  

Be sure to enter every day so you can have a chance to win all the wonderful prizes!

Purex has offered to let me host my own giveaway!  Are you interested in winning a $10 Amazon.com gift card?   Well, fill out the form below and you will be entered!  Be sure to answer all the questions completely so your entry will be counted.  Good luck, everyone!

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Happy National Hot Dog Day!

Check out this great deal from Sonic Drive In!  $1 All American of Chili Cheese Dogs all day tomorrow and if you instagram a photo with #DollarDogDare and tag @sonicdrivein then you could win a $100 Sonic gift card!  So what kinda dog do you love?  All American or Chili Cheese?

Freshly Made Sketches Card Challenge (FMS95)

A friend from my card and crafts group told me about Freshly Made Sketches, a blog that posts weekly card challenges using "clean" sketches.  I am new to card making but I thought I'd take a shot at it!

Here is the sketch that was presented for this weeks challenge:

And here is my design based on the sketch:

Each week they pick one "queen" and each design team member chooses a "princess".  It was fun to put together and I think participating in the challenges will help me learn and feel more comfortable making cards...plus I'll have a good stockpile of cards when a special occasion arises!

Join the Purex Insiders team!

People often ask me how I get so many amazing coupons to give away on my blog.  The answer is Purex Insiders!  Lucky for you guys... they are accepting applications for new Insiders!

Why Become a Purex Insider

• Receive exclusive offers
• Participate in productive collaboration
• Influence product innovation
• Have your voice heard

How It Works

As a member of this elite group, you allow brands to extend their influence in the social media space. That means you learn about new products or promotions first and are able to share them with your community.

Are you a good fit for the gig?  Are you a blogger that:

• blogs about savings, product reviews and giveaways
• enjoys using social media
• blogs about family friendly content

If that sounds like you then go HERE to sign up and be among the first to try wonderful products and share info with your readers!  It's been a wonderful experience for me and the BEST program I have signed up for since I started couponing and Savings Spotting!  

Purex Crystals for Baby Giveaway!

Welcome to March Monday Mania Giveaway #2! As part of the Purex Insiders program I receive tons of free products to test and tell you guys all about. I am a firm Purex laundry detergent convert. It does an amazing job cleaning our clothes, it smells fabulous and is the most affordable detergent that delivers! Then came the Purex Crystals which are amazing. Now we have Purex Crystals in one of my favorite scents - BABY!

   

Purex Crystals for Baby is hypoallergenic, dye free, and safe for use on all clothes, including children’s sleepwear. There is a light fragrance of florals and powders. I love washing all of our linens and towels with the Purex Baby Crystals. I makes curling up in bed or under my favorite blanket extra cuddly! Just add a scoop full of the crystals to the start of your wash and let it infuse your items with freshness that lasts for more than a week!

 Want to try it out? Enter now to win a coupon for a FREE 28oz bottle of Purex Crystals for Baby! Winners will be chosen on March 17th at 8pm EST. Good luck everyone! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Dry Idea AdvancedDry® Fresh Giveaway!!!

Welcome to the first March Monday Mania giveaway!

Not too long ago we hosted a giveaway for Dry Idea AdvancedDry®. Now I have received a Dry Idea AdvancedDry® with a new scent - FRESH! That's our goal right ladies? I want to smell fresh! I learned last time that Dry Idea AdvancedDry® works like a charm and so I was even more excited to try it out in the new Fresh scent!

After my morning shower I applied Dry Idea AdvancedDry® Fresh roll on. Did you know that studies show roll-ons and gels are highly effective. Dry Idea® antiperspirant's roll-on is silicone-based to provide superior efficacy. The clear gel provides the added benefit of gliding on super-smooth without ever leaving a residue. Here I am... using an invisible solid most of my life. I also didn't know that you can become immune to your deodorant? Anecdotal evidence suggests that changes in diet, activity or stress can affect a product's performance. If you feel your antiperspirant or deodorant is not working as effectively as it had, consider switching forms or fragrances. (Just note, all antiperspirants are considered Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs and are therefore regulated by the FDA. So they have passed tests to assure clinical effectiveness.) There is so much you can learn from a little research on the web! You can learn more about deodorant myths and facts on the Dry Idea website HERE.

Anyway,  I put on the roll on and went off to work.  I work in an office building that can't ever figure out if it's supposed to be hot or cold and today we were on the warm side.  Also had to rush through a lunch at my desk because we were so busy.  After work I had to stop by the grocery store to do the shopping for the week because I never got around to doing it on the weekend. I love grocery shopping in heels - don't you? :-(  Then home to put everything away, make dinner, clean up a bit, have a minute to breathe and then hop in the bed.  You know what I remembered at that point?  That I had not thought about my deodorant or sweat all day.  Still fresh as a daisy!  The bottle also claims that the product provides 72 hour protection. I like to take showers daily so while I did not test this 72 hour claim out I can attest that I was still pleased with the performance and fresh scent after a full day of running crazy.

Are you interested in trying it out for yourself?  Register now to win a coupon for a FREE Dry Idea roll-on, gel or aerosol product (up to 6oz).  3 winners will be chosen at random on Sunday, March 10th at 8pm EST.   Good luck everyone and remember - Never Let Them See You Sweat®!


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