The Art of Random Willy-Nillyness: December 2017
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

$25 Gift Card Giveaway!






I wanted to wish you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or whatever you celebrate or don't! So I am giving away a $25 gift card to whatever store you want. Just enter below.

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Rules: One entry per person per day. Once a winner is drawn I will contact them and the winner will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner. Giveaway is open to US residents only who are 18 years of age or older.

Disclosure: I received a sample product for review purposes. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are solely mine and are based on my experience with the product. Sponsors are responsible for shipping prizes unless otherwise stated. I am not responsible if sponsors do not fulfill prize. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of any prizes.

Thursday, December 21, 2017

$25 Applebee's Gift Card Giveaway!



I have a $25 Applebee's gift card to giveaway!! Just leave a comment and enter on the Rafflecopter widget. YAY!

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Rules: One entry per person per day. Once a winner is drawn I will contact them and the winner will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner. Giveaway is open to US residents only who are 18 years of age or older.

Disclosure: I received a sample product for review purposes. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are solely mine and are based on my experience with the product. Sponsors are responsible for shipping prizes unless otherwise stated. I am not responsible if sponsors do not fulfill prize. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of any prizes.

Monday, December 18, 2017

Great Potluck Idea for Holiday parties!! Bean and Corn Salad!

I am always clueless about what to take to holiday parties, potlucks and any party. While I love to entertain, it's hard for me to decide what to make when I am not hosting the party. 

I have a few dishes but I use them all the time. Now this recipe is pretty new for me. And it is easy! It is also delicious. This can be used as a potluck dish. What I like about it is that it requires NO COOKING! It is vegetarian and it is hearty. It's great for the summer but also for winter. 

You will need 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice, 2-15 oz. can of black beans, 1-15 oz can of Pinto beans, 1-15 oz. can of corn, 1 bunch of cilantro, 1 red onion chopped, 1 cup of cherry tomatoes cut in half.  


First make the vinaigrette, use 2 tablespoons of oil (olive or canola) and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon or lime juice. I prefer lemon but I know many people like lime. Add salt and pepper to taste. 


Take the pinto beans, black beans and corn and put into a colander and drain. 


Chop the cilantro, red onion and cherry tomatoes. 



Mix the cilantro, tomatoes and onion in a bowl. 


Add the corn and beans and mix. 


Add the vinaigrette and mix well. That's it. DONE! How easy is that? 


If you want some spice, add jalapenos. If you don;t want to make fresh vinaigrette, then use salad dressing. If you want to use other beans, you can. I have made this with kidney beans and white northern beans. Trust me, you take this to a potluck or picnic and people will love it! 

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

COCO Activity Sheets for Kids!!

If you haven't seen COCO, you should. This movie is so cute and wonderful. It is really one of the best from Pixar and Disney! Here are some activity sheets for the kiddos. These are great for the holidays when you have a house filled with kids and need to entertain them! Enjoy


ABOUT THE MOVIE
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael GarcĂ­a Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.


















Like COCO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarCoco 

Follow COCO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pixarcoco

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Visit the official COCO website here: http://movies.disney.com/coco

COCO is now playing in theatres everywhere!

Monday, December 11, 2017

Tips for smooth and healthy skin during the holidays with Aveeno Beauty Collections + Giveaway! #TiempoParaMi

Disclosure: I received products in return for a review.

The holidays are always fun and filled with family and food and gifts. But the rich food, drinks and cold weather might affect your skin. Luckily, there is Aveeno® Positively Radiant and Aveeno®
Ultra Calming products.

I know during the holidays, my skin takes a beating. I am eating and foods, drinking and wearing makeup. you can enjoy a merry time without worrying about how your skin will look and feel during the festivities.


During the holidays season our skin is susceptible to inclement weather and to changes in our diet. To keep skin healthy and glowing all season, it is important to be consistent with its care. Following a well set regimen for both day and night helps you maintain a healthy, radiant look throughout the season. To help you protect your skin from the holiday wear and tear, here are some tips from dermatologist Dr. Francisco Flores:

Start your day fresh with a shower: Aveeno® Positively Radiant Exfoliating Body Wash with its soy complex and light reflecting minerals help enhance skin's natural radiance. The exfoliating body wash cleans and exfoliates away dull skin, leaving skin smoother and looking healthier. 
Moisturize your body: Aveeno® Positively Radiant Body Lotion. The lotion's total soy complex and infused light reflecting minerals help to instantly transform dry and dull skin. 
Moisturize your face before you put on makeup: Aveeno® Ultra Calming Makeup Removing Wipes contain feverfew which helps to calm ad balance sensitive skin. These gentle wipes remove your makeup without irritating your skin The wipes unclog pores avoiding acne outbreaks.
Clean and hydrate your face: Aveeno® Ultra Calming Hydrating Gel Cleanser increases the level of hydration to your skin. Contains calming  feverfew to gently cleanse and hydrate sensitive skin. It helps eliminate oil residue, clogged pores and any makeup residue missed by the wipes. 
Moisturize your skin: Aveeno® Ultra Calming Nourishing Night Cream soothes and reduces the appearance of of red and irritated dry skin. t also helps restores the skin's protective moisture barrier while you sleep.

These are such great tips and Aveeno® products are my favorites. I always have them at home and when I travel! I especially love the makeup remover wipes. I rarely wear makeup but when I do these really work. And the Aveeno® Positively Radiant Body Lotion is wonderful. It really works on my dry skin!

If you want to win a set of products from the three Aveeno® product lines, then enter below!

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Rules: One entry per person per day. Once a winner is drawn I will contact them and the winner will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner. Giveaway is open to US residents only who are 18 years of age or older.

Disclosure: I received a sample product for review purposes. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are solely mine and are based on my experience with the product. Sponsors are responsible for shipping prizes unless otherwise stated. I am not responsible if sponsors do not fulfill prize. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of any prizes.

Friday, December 1, 2017

Heat Holders Review and Giveaway!


It's winter and that means COLD! My whole life I have been a wimp about the cold. I was born in Los Angeles and then moved to Miami for a few years. I wasn't used to the cold. When I moved to other places where it snowed, I was horrified.

I love keeping the heat on during winter but hubby frowns upon that. So I have to find ways of keeping my warm. I tried it all. Sweatshirts, flannels, beanies and slankets. That's all well and good but it is always my feet that suffer. My feet never get warm!


But I discovered Heat Holders®. Heat Holders® creates products that keep the heat in and keep you warm. Heat Holders® are over 7x warmer than regular cotton socks and nearly 3x warmer than ordinary thermal socks. They are better than heated, electric or battery operated socks because you can just put them on without fussing with batteries, wires etc. Heat Holders® means No more cold feet! They are made using a unique 3 step process which makes them the Warmest Thermal Socks!

And the best part is that Heat Holders® have more than just socks. They offer thermal underwear, gloves, hats, throws and blankets! All these products are designed to keep you warm and cozy during the winter season.


Now here in Wilmington, we don't get a long winter like up North but it is still cold. So I need to have items available to keep me warm. I received several products to review. I got original Heat Holders® Crew sock, the slipper socks and gloves. The socks are great. Hubby took my socks and loves them. I love the slipper socks because they  are non-skid. Something I need on my hardwood floors.

The inside of each sock has a soft brushed lining that is not only soft and warm. has been intensively brushed that not only feels sensationally soft but also traps warm air close to the skin keeping your feet warmer for longer. Heat Holders® are non-binding. They are diabetic friendly and provide relief for cold feet due to circulation problems.


The cable knit gloves are comfy and are made with HeatWeaver® thermal lining. The lining is soft and it keeps your fingers warm even in the coldest weather. I love them. I need the hat now!

These are such great products! I know these would make great stocking stuffers or holiday gifts especially if you know someone who lives in a cold area.

If you want to win a Heat Holders® product, enter below!


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Rules: One entry per person per day. Once a winner is drawn I will contact them and the winner will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner. Giveaway is open to US residents only who are 18 years of age or older.

Disclosure: I received a sample product for review purposes. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are solely mine and are based on my experience with the product. Sponsors are responsible for shipping prizes unless otherwise stated. I am not responsible if sponsors do not fulfill prize. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of any prizes.