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Nerd Family Things: June 2009

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Sunday, June 14, 2009

Hint Cards and California Flowers!

Who doesn't like flowers? If you said that you don't, move along because this post isn't for you;). I was pleased to get a box with a delightful bouqet! (You might remember the flower I posted a while ago)

Flowers are a delightful gift for all holidays. I have to say that I don't give them as often as I should or even as often as I have an opportunity. Flowers are an awesome gitft for birthdays, baby showers and just as a congrats gift.

According to statistics from the California Cut Flower Comission 42% of women don't recieve flowers as often as they would like. So the CCFC has come up with a solution. They have these adorable hint cards. They are little cards that you can slip into someone's lunch bag, briefcase or pocket. They say things like "Don't let all of my hard work go to waste! -Mr. Bumble Bee". There is also one for when your favorite flower is in season.

So how would you like some of these hint cards? Better yet, how would you like an opportunity to win free flowers? I will give out 25 sets of hint cards and then those winners will get a survey. By completing the survey you get a chance for free flowers!

Leave a comment here telling me who you would give a hint card to and how;)! I will choose 25 people ramdomly June 24th! Make sure that you leave an email so I can contact you!

(This is an FRN review)

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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Celebrate Truffles


I recently got to try some truffles from Celebrate Life. These are not only good truffles they also help suppress your appetite. They work best if eaten 15-20 minutes before a meal or whenever you are hungry. These were really tasty! I am a huge snacker in the afternoon and, while a serving is actually 3, I ate 1 and was totally satisfied. They have a variety of flavors and styles. I got the classic sampler and the fruit/nut sampler. They have a great chocolate taste. If you don't like real chocolate, ie lots of cocoa, they may not be for you. But most women, this will be right up our alley. Would you like to try these?

Win it!

How would you like to win some of your own of Celebrate Truffles? The winner will receive the same 2 packs that I got!

To enter:

* Go bookmark the Celebrate Life site and tell me 1 health fact you find!
* A random winner will be selected and notified on Jun 15th.
* The winner will then have 2 days to claim their prize.

To earn extra entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket but you must leave a separate comment for each one.

* Subscribe to my feed (if you already do, that counts).
* Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to Celebrate Truffles.
* Subscribe to my Twitter
* Tweet about this!

This giveaway is open to addresses within the US and Canada. Please leave a way to contact you in case you win.

If you want to see more giveaways pop over to Making Money Keeping Money to see more giveaways on Contesting Monday!

(This is a FRN review)

(A warning: the pictures on the Celebrate Life Nutrition site are a little racy, nothing beyond the pale but racy. I promise, all I see them selling is food)

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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Oliver's Labels Review


I have lots of kids, which means I have lots of stuff that I have to keep track of so we don't lose it all. So I was very excite to check out a sampling of labels from Oliver's Labels. These are awesome!

Now one of the things motherhood has taught me is that the kids can lose everything. Shoes because they all took them off to run through the grass, Cubby vests because they get hot at Awana, not to mention backpacks and the such. Previously my strategy has been a black permanent marker on tags and that hasn't worn so well. It doesn't take long for the writing to get blurry between washing, sweating and being dragged on the ground. That is why I love these labels! They are clear and tough, extremely tough. They are even pretty water resistant so they work for water bottles and beach towels. I really love the shoe labels because they don't slip and are clear to ready! I also love the fact you aren't force to be cutesy, you can get you labels done in all kinds of cool fashion prints.

I really like the Found It Code. This is a free feature that Oliver's Labels offers everyone. They print a code on each label and a website. If someone finds 1 of your things they just go to the website and input your code. Oliver's Labels then sends you an email. I love that for security's because walking around with a fob that has your name, address, and phone number makes me nervous.

Now I admit that I am a cheapskate. I have seen these before but never bought them. Part of the reason why is that I never saw the prices. It is not nearly as pricey I would have once thought. It would also make a great present. You can get a mixed pack for less than $30. And to sweeten the pot, Oliver's Labels has provided a coupon code for 10% off! Just use "LABELEVERYTHING" before June 31, 2009 (when it expires;).

So go, check it out and let me know what you think!

(This is a FRN Review)

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Wordless Wednesday: Promise of Things to Come

In a couple of weeks I will have more details on this. And a creative way you can get some flowers for youself!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Pledge Multi-Surface Cleaner Review and Giveaway!

I have a new cleaning love. It is Pledge Multi Surface in the Lavendar Scent. I got a bottle of this to review and I thought it was going to be fine but not impressive. Well, I was shocked. I went from the piano to the tv to the bookshelf quickly and without having to change cleaners (which I love). This isn't just a polish but actually a cleaner that really gets the dirt and residue off surfaces. It also has an anti-static ingredient that really seems to help keep surfaces, especially like the tv screen, from getting dirty again. And I love anything that means I don't have to clean as much. I really liked the lid too. You have to twist it to line up before you can spray it so there aren't any accidental dispersments and since I have little munchings about and I tend to put things in my pocket to go from one room to another that is very good.

I highly recommend this product to clean all your surfaces. The Pledge site also has a coupon you can go get. So go try or ....

Win it!

How would you like to win your own of Pledge Multi Surface Cleaner?
To enter:

* Go leave a comment saying what you would clean with it!
* A random winner will be selected and notified on Jun 10th.
* The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn extra entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket but you must leave a separate comment for each one.

* Subscribe to my feed.
* Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here.
* Subscribe to my Twitter
* Tweet about this!

This giveaway is open to addresses within the US and Canada. Please leave a way to contact you in case you win.

If you want to see more giveaways pop over to Making Money Keeping Money to see more giveaways on Contesting Monday!

(This is a FRN review)

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