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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Survive Flu & cold season with Mucinex + Giveaway!

It never fails. When the winter comes, I come down with something. Luckily, I got my flu shot in summer and it has worked. But that didn't stop me from getting sick. Just recently, I was waking up with headaches and pain. When my tooth started hurting, I was convinced that my root canal had failed and I was going to spend thousands on getting better.

When I arrived at the dentist, he checked me out and proclaimed that I probably had a sinus infection. I headed to the doctor where I was diagnosed with a sinus infection and given antibiotics. The doctor also told me to buy Mucinex. That was great because I already had some at the house.


I had stocked up the beginning of flu and cold season. There is nothing better than Mucinex for so many problems. I use it for my colds and sinus issues. And if you have a cold or the flu, you can relive your symptoms with Mucinex.

There’s no better time* for you to let us stock your household with Mucinex, the #1 Doctor Recommended brand and the #1 OTC brand in America, especially the Mucinex 12-Hour DM expectorant and cough suppressant line. It works.

Along with tissues, hand sanitizer, herbal teas and a working thermometer, your Cold & Flu Season readiness demands the bi-layer, 12-hour (not just 4-hour) formulations of Mucinex products that combine both immediate and extended release properties. And for those with a multitude of symptoms beyond cough and chest congestion, the Fast-Max line treats 9 symptoms with a single dose: sore throat, headache, fever and more.

Mucinex is available in tablet form but they also hae liquid Mucinex for all kinds of symptoms. If you gave sinus problems like me or have coughs, stuffy nose, headaches, congestion or other symptoms, you can find a Mucinex for you.

Next time you are feeling under the weather, then you need to try Mucinex. If you want to win some Mucinex for your family. 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, February 15, 2018

Eco-Friendly Sea Bags from Maine #seabagsighting

Disclosure: I received a sample product. Opinions 100% my own.



If you went into my closet, you would a variety of bags in all shapes and sizes. I love bags. I am always on the lookout for new ones as well. My bags tend not to last a long time because I use them for everything. I travel with them. Shop with them. I have a bag for every occasion and, if I don't, I get one!

When I was asked to review a one of the bags from the Sea Bag from Maine Spring Catalog, I jumped at the chance because bags! I had heard of Sea Bags before from a friend who swears by hers.

I received the Aquamarine Sea Turtle Tote and it is so cute. It is perfect for summertime, I cannot wait to take this to the beach or on my vacation. It will hold my towel and sunscreen. It is also large enough to hold my Kindle. a water bottle and other accessories. We are thinking about taking a trip to Hawaii or Maine this year. Luckily, wherever we decide to go, the Sea Bag will be the perfect traveling companion.


What I love about Sea Bags is that they are made from sails. The products are made from recycled  sail cloth and handcrafted in Portland Maine. Sea Bags have tons of items like bags, totes, wristlets and home goods. The designs are fun and nautical.


This bag is also great for shopping. Because I like to reuse bags to help make the world a little greener, I used my bag to go to the grocery store. It was large enough to carry my fruits, veggies, bread and even some wine! Because the bags are so sturdy, it was easy to pack it without worrying that it would break.


By using recycled sail cloth, the bags are sustainable and perfect for those who like eco-friendly options. They are perfect for traveling, shopping or just as an every day bag. Check out the Spring Catalog at seabags.com. Remember, if you want a stylish, sturdy, quality bag, Sea Bags are a great option!

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Monday, February 12, 2018

The 3 Best Ways to Save Money through Smart Living



Now that you’ve discovered the benefits of luxury living in apartments similar to those at The Glen or The Village, you may have noticed that it costs more to live in high-end luxurious places like this. So it’s time to focus on saving money, and the easiest way to accomplish this is through frugal, smart living and tightening your purse strings in certain situations.

As an example, let’s say your dream apartment costs more than you can typically afford based on your current lifestyle. If you’re willing to make some changes and a sacrifice or two, you can live in this luxurious apartment. You’ll just need to become more frugal and money conscious in other areas, but you’ll still have the opportunity to live a comfortable yet lavish life.

Now that we’ve covered the basics, it’s time to discover some powerful smart living tips. These tips will make it simple for you to begin saving money, which will ultimately make it possible to afford to pay higher rent or mortgage payments if you plan to buy or lease a luxury apartment. Let’s take a look at three ways to use smart living to save money right now.

Service Provider Hiring Methodology

As the owner of a luxury apartment, you can bet your bottom dollar that things are going to break from time to time and you’ll need local companies to help fix them. As an example, if your plumbing is suddenly on the fritz, you can contact local plumbers through PlumbingFix and find an amazing company to help with repairs. Or you may need the assistance from HVAC repair services, electricians, and carpenters.

In an effort to save money, you shouldn’t hire the first company to come along. In fact, your goal should be to meet with many businesses providing household repairs. Find 10 plumbers and interview them. See which ones offer the lowest prices. Next, find 10 carpenters and do the same thing.
At the end of the day, you should get a detailed quote from each and every repair company you call when you have a specific problem. If you’re confident that they can do a good job, you should have no trouble hiring the one charging the lowest price. So look at as many service providers as you feel comfortable with, find out their prices, and choose the one giving you the best deal.

Avoid Shopping Whenever Possible



If you’re like most people, you’ll feel a sudden urge to spend money the second you set foot into a store. So instead of putting yourself in harm’s way by being tempted to spend cash on things you don’t really need, you should do yourself a favor and avoid the shops altogether.

This holds true for the shops online as well. If you typically go to Amazon, Walmart, or Target online and buy things whenever you’re on those websites, it’s time to block them from your web browser and avoid them at all costs. You’ll avoid spending money you need this way and you’ll have an easier time paying for your wonderful luxury apartment.

Cancel Services No Longer Being Used

Do you still watch TV on Netflix? If not, it’s time to cancel the service even if you like it. The same holds true for cable, Amazon Prime, your Barnes & Noble membership, or anything else you can think of. These monthly or yearly memberships cost a pretty penny, and you’ll be able to save a decent amount of money as soon as you cancel them and remove them from your life entirely.

Conclusion

It may seem impossible to save money right now, but you can do it if you use the advice shared today. Make the necessary changes in your life to cut down on extraneous bills and you’ll have no trouble paying for your beautiful luxury apartment.


Top 3 Tips to Find the Best Contractors in Your Community



Is your home in need of major repairs? Have things gotten so bad that it’s time to finally hire a contractor to help you with your problem? Maybe you need the expert services of a local plumber, a residential electrical contractor, a carpenter, a HVAC repair specialist, or any other number of service providers. If this is the case, you’ll want to find the best, most affordable option in your community.

Do you know what to look for when hiring a contractor? If not, you’re in luck because we’re about to share our top tips to help you find the best option in the vicinity of your home. Please use this information to your advantage as soon as possible.

Tip #1: Ask People You Know for Recommendations

This may seem simplistic on the surface, but it’s definitely one of the best ways to find a high-quality service provider in your local community. Do you have friends and family living in your hometown? If so, they’ve probably dealt with a contractor or two during their lifetime and they may have an excellent recommendation to provide.

As an example, let’s say your parents live in the same hometown as you. They own a home and recently had to have a new boiler installed. Did they like the company they used? If so, ask for the contact information so you can have it available the next time you need boiler repairs or replacement.

The same holds true for all types of contractors. Ask your friends, neighbors, family members, and coworkers if they know good contractors that you can trust, have low rates, and are willing to provide services at your home. Finding contractors this way is fast, easy, and intelligent, so take advantage of this opportunity when it presents itself.

Tip #2: Use the Internet to Your Advantage



One of the best things about the Internet is its ability to keep us connected. We can go to our favorite web browser, type a keyword in the search engines, and pretty much find anything we’ve ever wanted. As far as hiring contractors go, this development is incredible because it gives people the ability to read testimonials and reviews online when looking for local service providers.

The other cool thing about the Internet is website owners have taken it upon themselves to rate and review service provider specialists. RestorationElite.com can easily connect you to the top mold remediation and water damage restoration service provider in your community. Or you can visit this website to find the top HVAC contractors in your neighborhood.

At the end of the day, you have to start using the web to your advantage. If you find a contractor you’re interested in hiring, search their name on the Internet. See if you can find any negative reviews that may turn you away from the company. If everything comes up aces, you’ll feel more confident that they’ll be able to get the job done when hiring them.

Tip #3: Get Estimates and Bids from Multiple Contractors

You may discover multiple contractors that you like for your particular job. This could potentially make it hard to choose. At this point in the game, it’s time to start thinking about how much you’re going to pay for their services.

Call every contractor you like and have them write up a detailed estimate and bid. Look over each estimate thoroughly and pay close attention to the price. Since you like and trust every one of these companies, you can hire the contractor that came in lowest on the bid and feel confident they’ll be able to get the job done.

Conclusion

It may seem difficult, but it’s very easy to find high-end contractors in your community. Please use the guidelines we’ve shared today and you’ll find a diamond in the rough in no time flat.



Thursday, February 8, 2018

The State Of Wedding Registries In 2018 Deserves A Look

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You’ve chosen that perfect, mermaid wedding dress by visiting https://www.azazie.com/all/wedding-dresses/with/silhouette/trumpet-mermaid/style/modern. The next pre-wedding checklist item to focus on is choosing a wedding registry.

Wondering why there are so many wedding registry options to choose from?

Well, every bride-to-be has a different list of preferences. Instead of receiving wedding gifts that aren’t your choice, you can use your favorite wedding registry to let your friends and family know about the gifts you’ll really love! And guess what? They’ll present you exactly that.

But before you choose the gifts you want, it’s wise to have a look at several options and choose the wedding registry that best suits your taste.

To make the process easier for you, we’ve compiled a list of the most popular wedding registries.

Let’s explore.

Best Honeymoon/Experience Registry: Honeyfund

Who else could think of starting this registry except for people who dreamt of a fairy-tale honeymoon?

That’s right, though.

In 2005, Honeyfund was founded by a passionate couple who wanted some help to plan their honeymoon without worrying about funds. And now, their efforts paid off well: Honeyfund is a well-known honeymoon registry through which your wedding guests can donate funds for your honeymoon trip.

You can use these funds in the following areas:

•Air fare
•Dinner
•Cruise trips

What makes Honeyfund worthwhile is the fact that it offers a variety of added features such as universal registry, store registry linking, and gift card at low fees. So, if you have already got household items and don’t want any more, then it’s time to grab those honeymoon funds as your wedding gift!

Best Store Registry: Bed, Bath And Beyond





Are you fond of traditional silver, china, and homewares to such an extent that you can’t wait to get another beautiful, antique-style tea set?

If yes, Bed, Bath, and Beyond awaits your clicks.

This wedding registry is the true reflection of one-stop retail convenience. If you want to receive your wedding gifts in the form of linens, housewares, and appliances, you can choose the ones with different brands. Since each brand offers a different price range, you have the flexibility to select the items accordingly.

This wedding registry helps you select gifts in the following categories:

•Bedding
•Furniture
•Kitchen
•Home décor
•Personalized gifts
•Dining

The best thing about this registry?

Even after the wedding day, you can avail their completion program. This program enables you to shop for the remaining, selected gifts at discounted prices.

Best Everything Registry: Amazon

Product promotions, completion discounts, and lots of discounts – what else do couples want as a fabulous wedding gift?!

Since this registry enables you to choose any item that fits the Amazon box, there’s a reason why it’s called the Best Everything Registry. Even if you don’t find your preferred item on your favorite brand’s website, you can find it at Amazon’s universal registry. This doesn’t only provide convenience, it helps you select items in a timely way.

Not sure which items to register? Amazon provides you an entire list:

•Gift cards
•Last-minute deals
•Bonus gifts
•Free shipping on gifts sold by Amazon
•Option to return gifts

NEW: Gift Card Registry At Honeyfund

Want to keep it a surprise about what you’ll do with the gift card your friends just bought for you? That’s when you should look for the Gift Card Registry option provided by Honeyfund.

Perhaps, your friends have asked your opinion about the wedding gift you’ll love the most. But you haven’t made your mind yet. Why not ask them for a gift card so you can avail an experience of your choice?

With its universal gift card, Honeyfund provides you the following options without charging fees:

•Airfare
•Hotels
•Shopping
•Tours
•Entertainment
•Dining



Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Solo Official Teaser! Opens May 25th!


Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo befriends his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and meets the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.

The film stars Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Paul Bettany.


Okay, I cannot tell you how excited I am about this film. I always wondered what Han Solo's backstory was. I always wanted to know how he met Chewie and what he was doing before he met Luke and Leia. Now we get a peek into his life before Star Wars! And I am so thrilled that Donald Glover is is in this movie!!

Check out the official teaser. WOO HOO!




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SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY opens in theatres everywhere on May 25th! 

Monday, February 5, 2018

The Lovely Candy Honey Treats Review and Giveaway!

I am a sucker for candy. I love it all. But eating tons of candy is not that great especially since most candy has so much sugar. Many candies are made with high fructose corn syrup, gluten, non-GMO and artificial colors and flavors.

Because of this, I am always looking for candy that is not as bad for me. Luckily, The Lovely Candy Company has launched two new better-for-you products – Honey Gummy Bears and Dark Chocolate Honey Patties.


The Lovely Candy Company is a Chicago based company that is know for their premium quality confections. They have a large assortment of goodies that are healthier than most. I am never giving up my sweets but at least I can have treats without corn syrup.

These candies are delicious. They were sweet and yummy. I loved the Juice Chews and the Honey gummies. They tasted like any other gummy. The Sour gummies were so good. You can taste the honey and they really satisfy the sweet tooth.


Honey Gummies are available in Assorted Fruit and Sour Berry flavors. Dark Chocolate Honey Patties are made with only two ingredients. The patties do not contain dairy, artificial ingredients or gluten. They are peanut free and are made with 99% cacao and sweetened only with honey. These were so good. I never thought chocolate with honey would be delish but it is. The caramels were so good as well. They were chewy, sweet and decadent!


These are great candies to have around. Hubby, who does not have a sweet tooth, was eating a few. They are seriously good candy. Check out the assortment!

Both products are available for purchase at select Walgreens, Whole Foods, Amazon as well as many other retailers.



If you want to win some Lovely Company treats 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.