12/30/11

It Is Someone's Lucky Day

Oh my goodness!
Today is definitely someone's lucky day!
The $50 Friday winner...
is also the winner of the
Christmas Letdown Giveaway Hop on 
Planet Weidknecht!

End of the Year Weekend Hop

It's the last weekend of 2011.
Make a resolution to meet new friends.
Link up your accounts and hop all weekend.
Thanks for stopping by!
Enter some giveaways while you're here too.

Nutrisystem Week 7 Update #NSNation

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FTC Disclosure: In exchange for blogging my progress, I am receiving Nutrisystem foods and services at no charge.

12/29/11

December Follow Frenzy - Win $160

Welcome to December Follow Frenzy!

hosted by Formula Mom and Tales from the Nursery!
  Follow Frenzy October - Win $150!
Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to be more wealthy? Maybe it's to win more giveaways? No matter what your resolution(s) may be, we hope this prize can help you ring in 2012 with good luck! Follow Frenzy brings you the chance to win cash or an Amazon gift card each month! This month you can win $160 paid via Paypal or Amazon! It's the winner's choice! Each entry is another chance to win, so check out the Rafflecopter form below and get clicking to visit all of the amazing blogs participating in this event! You will be able to enter until 11:59pm EST on Sunday, January 1st. At the end of the event, the winner will be drawn and notified via email. The winner will have 48 hours to confirm their win or another winner will be drawn.

$50 Friday - Who Wants to Win?



Everyone loves cash, right? How would you like a chance to win $50 EVERY FRIDAY? Well, I am very excited that I have joined with an amazing group of bloggers to offer you a WEEKLY cash giveaway! Cool, yes? 

Our Christmas Celebration

Christmas with big kids is a lot different than Christmas with young children. Usually they know what they are getting because if you don't ask them what they want, they won't want it. Heather (age 21) only wanted help with her bills and rent for January. Ryan (age 17) wanted dad to build him a gaming PC. Johnathan  (age 17) was the only one who didn't know what he was getting but he is very happy with the Kinect we bought him to go with his Xbox360, especially the voice-activated controller. Since we're a blended family, we didn't even have the "opening of the gifts" until around 1pm on Christmas. Johnathan spent the previous couple of days at his mom's house. Heather, home from college, has descended on the guest room and turned it into the normal hurricane-hit clothing store. She tried to spend some time with her biological father, but she ended up coming back over here early because they just don't get along. Ryan spent just two nights over there, then came back here, but decided to spend a couple hours over there on Christmas morning. We had a nice late afternoon Christmas ham dinner, all five of us together and no one even argued. I guess the most touching part of Christmas, for me, was the Christmas eve candlelight service at church. My daughter sat with my husband and me, but Ryan sat with his girlfriend's family. All in all, a nice, quiet, drama-free holiday. I told them Christmas will probably be a bit boring around here until they start getting married and bringing grandchildren over here. Heather has since told me I'm not allowed to talk about grandchildren yet because it gave her a nightmare. 

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12/28/11

Wedne$day Wealth Giveaway Linky

I'm so happy you stopped by!
Please put your giveaways in the linky
and enter a few too!
You can't win if you don't enter!

Does Online Dating Really Work?

Online dating. The very phrase terrifies some people. On the other hand, I can tell you that online dating can be wildly successful. My husband and I met online through a dating website many years ago. I didn't have the resources to pay for babysitters as a single mom. However, I did have an internet connection and the courage to fill out the dating information forms. We've been married since June of 2001 and are still deliriously happy together.

Over the years, online dating has become more finely tuned and there are websites that are more targeted in the types of people they attract. ChristianCrush.com is a wonderful online database site made just for singles interested in Christian dating. They offer a free profile search, dating articles, and even marriage articles. One of the best parts of this website is that they use video profiles. There is also a personality assessment in every profile. They are one of the few Christian dating sites privately owned and operated by committed Christians. In fact, it was founded and developed by a licensed psychologist with a Doctorate degree. If you are looking for potential Christian dating partners, you should check out ChristianCrush.com today!

12/27/11

New Year's Hoppin' Eve Giveaway Hop

 Get ready for 2012 by entering to win tons of prizes! The "New Year's Hoppin' Eve" Giveaway Event is hosted by Matter of Cents and Our Family World. More than 100 blogs have joined together to give their readers several chances to win! Swagbucks is also sponsoring a Kindle Fire as the Grand Prize (open to US and Canada)! Will luck be on your side when the Winners are chosen? You can't win if you don't enter. Good luck!

Swagbucks.com is the online rewards community that works, rewarding people for all of the things they're already doing online - search, games, watching videos, shopping, surveys and more! The Swag Bucks earned by users have helped purchase everything from diapers to video games - it's easy, it's rewarding, and it's 100% free! Sign up for Swagbucks!

My sponsor is EdenFantasys.com
One lucky winner will get a $50.00 Gift Code to spend on
adult toys, lingerie, massage oils, candles, and more!

Please enter using the Rafflecopter form below. Must be a Planet Weidknecht follower. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a US address. Happy Hoppin' New Year's to all!

Win $1200 in Prizes - Pimp My Cube Contest

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Contest Factory for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
What does your work space look like? Is it a total mess? Is it full of old technology? Maybe it's noisy, dark, or dirty? Is it the worst or most pathetic office in the company? Here is your chance to win approximately $1200 in prizes! The Pimp My Cube Contest is looking for the work space that most needs a makeover. All you have to do is upload a video of your office, cube, or work space, detailing why yours is the worst and why it is so important to have Contest Factory come "pimp your cube."  The grand prize winner will be selected by Contest Factory judges based on various criteria - including most votes, best (really worst) video, and most compelling story. You can even tell all your friends and family to vote for you! Plus, you get sweepstakes entry points for registering, voting, commenting and inviting others to register for the contest. So what's the prize? You can choose one of three spectacular prize packages - a new high end computer system, or a new desk, new chair and new decor, or a new entertainment package including stereo, espresso machine, and more. A second sweepstakes prize of a $200 gift card will also be awarded to the registered user chosen by random drawing at the end of the contest period.

Your video should be funny and witty - pretty much anything goes! It's so easy to upload your video to the site from your phone or webcam. But hurry, because the contest ends at midnight 1/31/2012. Visit the Pimp My Cube Contest site, register and upload your video today. Once it's approved, your family and friends can vote on it to enhance your chances of winning. With very few videos currently in the contest, yours just might be the winner! Good luck to all!
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Answered Prayers

I've often heard that God answers prayers in one of three ways...Yes, No, or Wait. While wading through some old posts in a nostalgic sort of way, I found THIS POST from just one year ago and it really made me smile. Looking back over the past year, God not only answered my prayer, He has overwhelmed me with blog blessings beyond what I dreamed. There are thousands of you and I appreciate every single one of you. I pray that in the coming year, God blesses you too. Thank you for reading my blog!

Congratulations to Another Winner


Enter more giveaways HERE!

Today's Best Freebie Offers


FREE MAGAZINE - AmericanBaby
 
 
Air Optix Free Trial Certificate
 
 
 
BabyTalk - Free Magazine
 
 
Free Photo Wall Calendar from VistaPrint

This Friday Will Be Worth $50



Everyone loves cash, right? How would you like a chance to win $50 EVERY FRIDAY? Well, I am very excited that I have joined with an amazing group of bloggers to offer you a WEEKLY cash giveaway! Cool, yes? 



Well, there is only one catch, the giveaway begins THIS FRIDAY and is ONLY opened from 12:01 am  and will close at 12:01am on Saturday, so it is only OPENED ONE DAY!


12/26/11

The Christmas Letdown Giveaway Hop - Zone Diet Giveaway and Review



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The day after Christmas sometimes feels like a letdown. 
All that preparation, then BAM it's over. 
You're left with a hundred boxes and three garbage bags of torn paper. 
Didn't get what you wanted? You're not alone. 
This will cheer you up! 

The Christmas Letdown Giveaway Hop
hosted by Planet Weidknecht and co-hosted by Going Crazy! Wanna Go? 
runs from December 26 @ 12:01 a.m. EST to December 30 @ 11:59 p.m. EST. 
Each blog on the linky list below has a giveaway worth at least $20.00. 
You can hop from blog to blog and enter to win prizes on every single one!
Good luck and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 
My sponsor is the ZONE DIET!
Got a New Year's Resolution to lose weight?
One US winner will receive two weeks of the
Zone 1-2-3 Foods Standard Program,
a value of $74.50!
 I've been sampling some of these delicious foods over the past few days. They taste so good, are loaded with protein, are low in fats and cholesterol, and best of all the foods keep you from feeling hungry between meals. That's always been the worst part of dieting but there is a science behind these foods that takes care of that. There are scrumptious cinnamon buns, breads, pretzels, cookies, pasta, flat breads and more!  
 The Zone 123 Program comes with a book that tells you everything you need to know to succeed on this weight loss program. Dr. Barry Sears is one of the world's leading authorities on the hormonal effects of diet. His book The Zone was a #1 New York Times best-seller and has been translated into over 20 languages.
 No one likes a diet that feels like a diet. Starving yourself is not the answer. Choosing the right foods and making long-term little changes is the right way to lose weight. With the Zone 123 Program you can lose the weight while eating delicious foods! It's as easy as 123!
To enter, just fill out the Rafflecopter form below. You must be a new customer to the Zone Diet, be at least 18 years old, and have a US address (no PO boxes, please). Good luck!

Seneca Farms Oatmeal - Review and Giveaway

Seneca Farms Oatmeal is a fabulous solution to healthy, delicious snacks and breakfast. Everyone knows oatmeal is an important part of a well-balanced food diet. I'm so happy that Seneca Farms has created their oatmeal. It's pre-made, pre-portioned, and needs no milk or water added. All I had to do was pull the top back and pop it in my microwave for 45 seconds. As I stirred it after warming, I could see and smell the delicious chunks of added fruit.
The first one I tried is the Cranberry Apple. I was afraid it might be bitter, but it was so good. Seneca Farms Oatmeal is an excellent source of Vitamin C, plus it has no trans fat or cholesterol, so it fits perfectly into my diet program. Since they are fully cooked they are a perfect take-along food for people on the go.
The Maple and Brown Sugar was absolutely amazing. It's definitely my favorite flavor so far, but I'm anxious now to try their Apple Cinnamon and Vanilla Peach flavors too. I've always loved oatmeal and I really love the taste and consistency of Seneca Farms Oatmeal.
TIME FOR A GIVEAWAY
Would you like to win two packs of Seneca Farms Oatmeal? Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below by December 31, 2011 at midnight and you'll be entered to win! Must be at least 18 years old, be a Planet Weidknecht follower, and have a US address. One winner takes all! Good luck!
FTC Disclosure: I received these products at no charge in exchange for my honest review.

Everyone's Having an After Christmas Sale

There are amazing bargains to be had now that Christmas has passed. I was out shopping with my daughter and she got a great price on new jeans. There are awesome prices on linens, appliances, electronics and even Halloween costumes for next year! You can get amazing discounts on dress up clothes for your kids at http://www.halloweenmart.com/. Pick up super deals on accessories like hats, hosiery, body art, and wigs. They even have lingerie and school girl outfits if you're looking for something risky to wear on New Year's Eve. The pet costumes are absolutely adorable too. I love the bumblebee costume on the bulldog in their pet costume department! My dog would be really mad at me if I tried to dress him up in something though. Even the pet costumes are on sale right now.

Costumes are fun year round and you could grab a huge discount on their Santa Claus outfits and accessories. Get your St. Patrick's Day outfits such as leprechauns and shamrock platform shoes - on sale now! Game day coming up soon? Get a cheerleader costume or a sexy referee costume for a great price. Halloween Mart offers just about everything from biblical costumes to Mardi Gras costumes. Need a plus size? Got it. Need a kids' size? Got it. Halloween Mart has been in business fifteen years so you can count on good customer service and a satisfaction guarantee. Check out their website at http://www.halloweenmart.com/ and get a jolly deal!