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What Is SNEAK PEEQ?

Sneak Peeq is a place to find on so many things!  They have new products by brands you already love and new brands that look really fabulous.  Thier mission is to get new, awesome products out there for us!

You earn badges and they have price reducing rewards beneath the “Peeq Button”.  They hold the discounts in your account from badges and rewards and you can spend them anytime.

The more you share, love, peeq and buy, the more incentives, rewards and surprises you’ll receive.

The sales last a few days, only.  So, check often for new products.  I started out with 20 peeqs.  I saw so many things I really like, I used half of them in no time.  Some things were 25% off and some were 50% off!  I clicked on the heart several times, I loved so many things!

There are new discoveries every day.  Gourmet , to home products, to accessories and apparel.  The prices are so low, they keep them private.  You’ll be able to find completely unique items from designers.  They strive to give customers what they love.

 

MY JEWELRY BOX GIVEAWAY (Coupon Trade.Com)

Coupontrade.com and My Box are offering an AMAZING for Mothers Day!

It starts April 30 and ends May 4th

What are a girl’s best friend?  That’s right, DIAMONDS!

 CouponTrade.com is your new source for discount gift cards and NAME brand coupon codes. Now you can combine these in ONE place to save more than ever before!

20% off Fine Jewelry, Diamond Rings and Earrings at MyJewelryBox.com plus Free Shipping over $150 | CouponTrade Online Coupon COde

 For the most exquisite and wide selection of jewelry gifts this Mother’s Day, MyJewelryBox.com is your number one of all jewelry stores that guarantees the best in qualityand service at the most competitive prices. A Style for Any Taste; A Price for Any Budget; The Perfect Gift for Mom’s Everywhere! Save 20%!

This stunning pair of 1/2 carat (ctw) boasts the luster of over five dozen round, brilliant cut blue and white stones and is delicately crafted from 10 karat polished white gold. Fourteen luminous blue diamonds glimmer alluringly among a bed of fifty-two pristine white diamonds.

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KITCHEN AID MANIA GIVEAWAY

WELCOME TO THE KITCHEN AID MANIA !

One lucky ready will be winning the white KitchenAid KSM150PSWH Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer!

This is a perfect Mother’s Day gift for anyone who loves to bake or simply just being in the kitchen! Hosts for this giveaway are Bay Area Mommy, American Family and some of the most awesome bloggers!

KitchenAid KSM150PSWH Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer
- Retail Value: $349.99
- Color: White
- 325-watt mixer with 10 speeds; 5-quart stainless steel bowl
- Tilt-back head for easy access to mixture
- 1 piece pouring shield with large chute for adding ingredients
- Includes flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip
- Measures 14 by 8-2/3 inches by 14 inches; 1-year warranty

Giveaway will run from April 29 at 12AM EST to May 9 at 11:59PM EST. Open to the US only. Must be at least 18 years old to be eligible.

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BLOGGING TIPS (Things I’ve learned)

These are some I have learned along the way

Blog about what you are passionate about

Redo what has been done and make it your own, never use other’s words

Don’t wait until everything is perfect

Be yourself, don’t worry about what other’s think you should do

Always check your spam folder in comments, I find a lot that shouldn’t be there

Join Facebook groups and meet other bloggers, ask for help when you need it

Don’t get too upset about the small stuff, but keep track of it, someday it may be important

Make sure to proofread your work, sometimes spell check doesn’t get it right

Time magangement is key, prioritze, what needs done on your blog, first.

Support other bloggers, they will support you

Always keep the door open on potential sponsors, if they don’t fit now, they might later

Pitch, pitch,pitc

Get Sleep!!

And most of all, have fun

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TEXAS TAMALE – Review (Giveaway May 1st)

TEXAS TAMALE sent me a huge box of goodies for review!  They are very generous!

The parisables came in a cooler of sorts, frozen, with ice.  It was sent UPS two day air, so everything was still frozen.

Texas Tamale is known nationwide for their authentic yet healthy Mexican that can be shipped straight to your door. Ordering by mail never tasted so good!  They’re lard-free, gluten-free and made fresh daily.  You have a choice of  beef , black bean, chicken, or pork  or spinach cheese.  These make great gifts.  And SHIPPING IS ALREADY INCLUDED!

Do you like Really Hot?  Then you have to  try the Tongue Torch, Fire In The Hole or Butt Burner hot sauce!

Needless to say, that night we had Mexican for dinner.  I cooked the tamales in a double broiler for just a few minutes.  You really just have to heat them up.  You can also, heat them up in the microwave, wrapping them in wet paper towels. 

Then I got out all the sauces, the chile con queso, and the salsas.  We all just put the toppings on our own.  We also, had chips to dip in everything.  I really loved the beef tamales, with the jalepeno sauce and I used the con queso for the chips and tamales.  It was just my husband, my son and I that night.  We all loved the food!  We’re big Lovers!  We go to all the restaurants in our area that have original, homemade food.  We don’t go to the chains.  And Texas Tamale definiately is in the homemade, orginal category.

We also received some steak rub, which I used the next night and had steak on the grill.  They were just delicious!  I used the Bourbon Barbeque sauce on chicken the next night!  We’ve had some reallly great meals with all the extras I received.

If you’re looking for a unque gift, they have sets of all of their products!

They have so many delicious food items you can order.  And don’t forget the drink mixes and pralines for dessert.  Just order and they’ll be there within two days!

The Authentic,  Gourmet Texas Tamale!

On May 1st in the “May Buffet” , one winner will be getting a $55 from Texas Tamale!

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERSONALIZATION MALL (Think Graduation) Free Personalizing

If you are looking for invitations, banners, gifts, or just about anything else, you should check at Personalization Mall.

Right now you can get 30% OFF!  The Banner above is $9 off!

They also have Frames, Tableware, Keepsakes, and More.  Anything can be personalized FREE

Looking for something special for Mother’s or Father’s  Day, maybe a Wedding coming up?  Check this site, they have so much to pick from.

 

 

 

LONESTAR ACCESSORIES (Mother’s Day Event May 1st)

Lonestar Accessories has graciously donated  a beautiful  for the Mother’s Day Event, starting May 1st.

It’s the four personalized metal photo display you see above!  This is a $50 prize!

 She has an Etsy Shop with unique personalized wooden photo blocks, great gift ideas and decorations.

They have some unique wedding items, like the High Resolution Set of 18 4X6 Metal Personalized Wedding Table Numbers – Custom dispays make great Centerpieces-Place Cards.

 

LIZABETTAS LOCKET REIVEW (Giveaway May 1st)

I received a beautiful White Dove , that I got to pick, for review.  It’s from the Etsy site, Lizabettas.

She has so many homemade beautiful pieces, I had a hard time just picking one! 

I love how it lays on my neck and the length was just right for me.  I got to put a picture of my mother inside.  So it’s turned out to be very special to me.  I’ve been wearing it every day.  The chain is easy to fasten and feels very secure.

I’ve had several compliments on it.  I just love it!

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Her is high quality, handcrafted and fabulous!  They are produced using an archival high quality image.  Then it’s protected with a crystal clear glass dome, which makes it even more exquisite and enhances the artwork.

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The pendants come with a 24″ ball chain.  It can be shortened upon request.  The choices of chains are silver, vintage, gunmetal and more.  So you can choose your favorite for the piece you pick. You can have a sneek peak at her site now if you’d like.

I will be having a , starting May 1.  One lucky winner will get their pick on her site.  (Along with some other great prizes)

 

 

NEED EXTRA MONEY? BE A SPY!

You can get paid to spy on the mailman!

All you have to do is mark the date received on each special piece as it comes in, enter it on their Web site, and save the mailings for a period of time. They may occasionally ask that you send them specific items.

You won’t get rich doing this, but hey, it’s a little extra spending money.  You can go to their website and type in your zip code to see if they have an available spot.

Participants are credited for each valid item accurately reported.  Any mailing costs are reimbursed or, they may make use of UPS call tags, etc.

LOL  This is how we all usually dress, right??  Well, when we’re waiting on the mailman lol

There may be extra potential opportunities. From time to time some participants get to keep test shipments of merchandise, or get free copies of magazines.

Participants are credited for each valid item accurately reported.  Any mailing costs are reimbursed or, we may make use of UPS call tags, etc.

If you are interested in being considered, just fill out and submit the form here.