Our Winner!

Mandi is the winner!!

Mandi, I'm waiting to get the code, and I'll send it on to you. 

Thanks everybody!

Friday Giveaway!

You know what this blog needs? A giveaway!

Today, I'm giving away a $20 gift card to CNS Stores. There are more than 200 CSN stores online that offer everything from swingsets for warmer weather, home improvement supplies for your weekend to-do list and even pet supplies.

There really is something for everyone.

To enter, leave me a comment on this post telling me what you'd like to buy with your gift card. It doesn't have to be specific, but tell me if it would be for your home, for your wardrobe, for a gift, etc. 

I'm leaving the contest open until Sunday night at 10 p.m. I'll post the winner Monday. 

Good luck!

One Love

I'm lucky to have been able to try One Love Whole Bean Organic Coffee by Bob Marley.

I'm a coffee drinker, which means I truly can tell the difference between bad coffee and good coffee. I also enjoy "bold" or "robust" coffees. Weaker coffees just have no flavor to me.

All that is to say that I really enjoyed the One Love coffee. 

First, I think buying whole beans are the way to go. You can grind them as needed, and they hold onto their flavor more when they stay as whole beans for as long as possible. 

Second, organic matters. If the coffee produces aren't using pesticides, that's better for the world, and if there are no pesticides on my coffee beans, then pesticides aren't seeping down into my coffee cup. It's a win/win, people!

Finally, I like the flavor. It's got an almost chocolate-like flavor. Nothing wrong with that in my book. 

I think this coffee is good first thing in the morning, but also for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Even paired with a cookie ;)

You may find the per pound price slightly higher than you're used to, but remember everything I said above. You're paying for you and the Earth to be healthy.

As if all of this isn't enough, partial proceeds from Marley Coffee goes to Kicks for Cause Foundation, which go towards youth soccer programs.

You can purchase Marley Coffee online at www.marleycoffee.com.

Wha Tcha Bin Up Ta

If you can read the title, you're from the South. And I like you that way. 

You may be asking yourself, "What have you been up to?"

Well, let me tell you. I've been Shutterflying it all the time. 

Last week, I held a Shutterfly party with balloons, bags and swag. It was a good excuse to get friends together, and we got some great coupons. I love a bargain!

So after that, I had to put my own coupons to work, and I've been Christmas shopping. I really have. I'm so excited that my list is getting smaller and smaller. 

I think one reason I'm all about using Shutterfly for gifts this year is because I got a new fancy camera. It's given me a wealth of photos to use!

Making photo gifts is a lot more fun when your photos are good. 

I've made a bunch of their photo books. Using their simple path option is fool-proof, and when you order the hard covers, they really look nice. This is one I made for mom and Jack after one of our trips to the farm.

Click here to view this photo book larger

Also, I'm loving Shutterfly this year because they seem to have lots of deals going on. 

I don't want to spoil our Christmas cards, but I will tell you that Shutterfly has a ton of options. And, they've introduced regular photo folded cards and flat cards, as well as, flat stationery cards printed with photos on cardstock. I can't wait to see how ours turn out. And, I wonder which ones my friends will choose!

If you're not into sending holiday or Christmas cards, you should at least check out their photo gifts, like calendars. You will be so surprised by how affordable they are. 

So this post is all to tease you and get you ready for our super cute (and affordable) Christmas cards...and if you're lucky, a photo gift too!

And, if you're a blogger yourself, and are interested in receiving 50 free holiday cards from Shutterfly, go here: http://bit.ly/sfly2010

 I've already ordered mine, but everyone should benefit! Happy holidays.

Standing in Line

Hey guys!

Thanks for checking my review site. I'm holding this address so that when I'm asked to review products, I can easily link everything together.

Check back soon!