OraMD Oral Care Review & Giveaway, ends 4/17/13

I have sensitive teeth and lately even putting my Crest ProHealth Sensitive toothpaste on my teeth sends sharp pains shooting through my mouth.  I have tried everything (or so I thought) for sensitive teeth and my problems just seem to get worse as I age.  I found a new product that has been a God-send, and not just to my nerve endings, but also to my nose!  My hubby sometimes has what we call "Devil breath" that comes out during church and no matter how many products he uses in the morning, it's still there.

OraMD isn't like traditional toothpaste, it's a blend of natural oils (peppermint, spearmint and almond) that cleans your teeth and kills the germs in your mouth.  It's safe for people with braces, veneers, bonds, crowns, fillings and dentures.  It also doesn't contain alcohol that can dry out your mouth (causing bad breath) or harsh abrasives (that can hurt sensitive teeth).  I am not sure of all the science to it, but you can read more about it here.  All I do know is that it works and works really well.  No longer do I have pain in my teeth when brushing; no longer do my teeth feel like they have plaque build-up after just a couple hours; no longer does my hubby have his Sunday morning "Devil breath".  OraMD has fixed ALL of that.

This stuff tastes horrible, although the potency of it does seem to wane a bit after the first few uses.  It has a very strong menthol taste to it but it doesn't last long at all; as a matter of fact, it's pretty well gone right after I put my toothbrush away.  After the first day, I wasn't sure if I could intentionally put that stuff in my mouth again, but after realizing how good it was working on day one, I steeled myself to do it again.  I do use a whitening toothpaste on my front teeth that aren't as sensitive a couple times a week because OraMD doesn't have any whitening properties.

I've read from others that this product is super awesome at treating periodontal disease, but I don't have that issue, so I don't really know.  I'd recommend this for anyone with breath, sensitivity, or gum issues.  It may be a little expensive, but you only use 2 drops per brushing because of how potent it is.

Aside from the giveaway below, the manufacturer is willing to offer my readers one FREE bottle. They said they would love to have our readers try out OraMD and agreed to send one bottle FREE if our readers would pay a minimal shipping and handling charge.  They also agreed to include 2 eye-opening reports called 1) “The 6 Hidden Dangers In Toothpaste” and 2) “Why The FDA Requires A Warning Label On Your Toothpaste.”  That’s a total value of over $40.00.  Click here to get your FREE bottle and FREE reports now.

The wonderful folks at Trusted Health Products have offered 3 of my readers a FREE bottle of OraMD just like I received.  This giveaway is open to US residents and ends 4/17 at 11:59 pm.

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$100 Stanley Steamer GC Giveaway! US, ends 12/20

Enter to win a $100 Gift Certificate & TWO Stanley Steemer Spot Removers™ courtesy of Stanley Steemer, hosted by Irish Italian Blessings and co-hosted by Shop Review Save 

With the holidays quickly approaching, what better time to take advantage of an opportunity to call in the experts to clean those floors. With over 60 years of experience as the dirt authority, they are certified in removing more than 98% of dry soil from floors. Stanley Steemer is not just for carpets- their expertise lends them to hardwood, tile, air ducts, water damage restoration, and more! Keep the spot removers on hand to quickly remove spills or spots to celebrate without having to worry.

I've never had my carpets professionally cleaned, but I know that I've needed to.  It's such a hassle to rent a machine, get the chemical mixture just right, move all of your furniture, steam clean your carpets (hoping you have the right settings and mixture), and then painfully wait for it to dry.  I was never completely satisfied with the results and the hardened stains usually never came completely out.  I never thought of calling in the professionals, but after a holiday party or a family gathering, this may be something I will do in the future!

Stanley Steemer has shared some tips with us to maintain a cleaner, healthier home:

• Use Indoor and Outdoor entrance mats to reduce the amount of dirt tracked into your home. 
• Act quickly to clean up spills or stains and keep a professional spot remover on hand all the time or use white vinegar and baking soda as an alternative since they are found in most homes. Stanley Steemer Spot Removers™ are a great option to keep on hand to work quickly at removing stains.
• Vacuum high traffic areas in the home 2-3 times a week, especially when entertaining.

Be sure to check out actress Mia Gentile's variations on the brand's iconic jingle! Watch the video here: http://bit.ly/QFWzgv

Giveaway is open to US Residents Only and will run from December 6 - December 20. Good luck! Winning Entry will be Verified.


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Disclosure: “The Stanley Steemer gift certificate, information, and two gift packs have been provided by Stanley Steemer.”  SW Virginia Saving Money has received no compensation for this post and is not responsible for drawing the winner or shipping of the prize.

CollageIT PRO - Collage Software **FLASH GIVEAWAY**

I posted a review and giveaway about CollageIt's software previously.  I've gone through 2 rounds of winners and only 3 out of 20 of them responded to me to claim their prize.  Instead of drudging through another full fledged giveaway, I'm offering these awesome licenses to the people who complete the steps below.

Prize-
I have 8 Windows and 9 MAC licenses for CollageIt PRO ( $29.90 value)
Licenses will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis to those who complete the following steps.

Requirements- 
1. Leave a comment on this post telling me what you like best about CollageIt's software.  Include in your comment whether you'd like a Windows or MAC license.

2. Send me an email asking to claim your prize (click on the pink EMAIL ME button on the right sidebar) and let me know what name you commented under.

Go Picinic Ready-to-Eat Meals Giveaway, US, ends 12/16

I'm big into self-sufficient living, gardening, and food storage, but sometimes it gets to be a lot of work.  I often look for meals and products that store well and are something other than the standard beans and rice emergency rations.  I also like to have things on hand that will work not only for power outage situations, but for every day life when I don't really feel like cooking.

Are you on the look out for easy to prepare meals for yourself or your children?  Meals that are easy to take with you? I recently discovered some Ready-to-Eat boxed lunches that are better than stopping at those fast food places. These meals contain no trans fats, no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial colors or flavors and no MSG. They can be taken with you without fear of them spoiling as they need no refrigeration.

Have you heard of GoPicnic Ready-to-Eat Meals?

 

If you are concerned about all the artificial "stuff" that goes into so many of our foods these days and are looking for an alternative, I suggest you check out GoPicnic and I feel you will be pleasantly surprised.

You can read the review over at Tots and Me.

And you can enter to win 2 meals for yourself by entering in the Rafflecopter below.

Giveaway ends December 16th and is open to U.S. residents only

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Stanley Steamer $100 Giveaway Event- Free Blogger Opp

Hosted By Irish Italian Blessings

Event Details:

- This giveaway will go live on December 6, 2012-December 20, 2012

- Open to US Only

- Prize: $100 Gift Card 

I've joined....if you're interested, get the details and sign up here.

Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Bundle Giveaway - ends 12/19

Xbox Holiday Bundle Giveaway Event

Hosted by Mom to Bed by 8 and A Medic's World

Please take a moment and visit our sponsor, Penny Auctions Canada

Penny Auctions Canada is an online auction website that lets you buy awesome products for pennies!

Xbox 360 250GB Kinect Holiday Console Bundle Includes:

Xbox 360 250GB Console
3 Month LIVE card
Kinect Sensor
Kinect Adventures
Kinect Carnival

One lucky reader will receive a Xbox 360 250GB Kinect Holiday Console Bundle!

Giveaway ends December 19th at 11:59pm, open worldwide {residents outside of the US will receive cash equivalent of $339}, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Special thank you to our lovely co-hosts: The Lucky Ladybug, CentsLessDeals, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, Glasses & Glitter, Giveaway Bandit and Coupon Queen of Texas.

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Piczzle Provides Personalized Gifts: Review & Giveaway- ends 12/10

Looking for a unique gift item for a family member, co-worker, friend, or spouse but not looking to spend a ton of money?  Picczle is a great choice for a personalized and unique gift that ships fast and doesn't cost a fortune.  Picczle creates a jigsaw puzzle out of any photo that you submit (as long as it meets the required image size).  I love that you can choose from unique shapes for your puzzle such as heat shaped, circle, as well as the standard rectangle.  You can also choose the size of your puzzle....from small to giant and from 6 pieces to 2,000!  They offer wooden puzzles as well which most on-line photo gift companies don't.

Picczle offers high quality images and cuts on their puzzles and the pieces fit very nicely together without bending or gaps.  Their cardboard puzzles are shipped in a cardboard box that has the image on the outside so you can see what the finished photo puzzle should look like.

I received a medium cardboard 3-piece puzzle within a week of ordering.  The customer service reps were so nice and e-mailed me to confirm a change they needed to make on my photo puzzle due to the image size and bordering.  They offered me several suggestions and let me pick which one would suit me best.  I love that the cardboard doesn't seem cheap or flimsy and that the pieces fit together perfectly on the FIRST TIME I put it together.  The finished puzzle was fantastic in quality and looked like something I'd frame once done.

This is such a great idea for a gift because you can personalize the photo, size, shape, and number of pieces depending on the person (or age) you're making it for.  It's also very easy to upload your photo on their website and complete the checkout process.

Find them on Facebook or check out their YouTube page!

The great folks at Picczle have offered one of my readers a small cardboard puzzle of their very own!  I'm ending this giveaway earlier than normal so hopefully you'll have enough time to get your puzzle delivered before Christmas!

Contest ends 12/10 at midnight EST and winner will have 24 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.  Contest is open to U.S. & Canada residents only.  

If you do not complete the mandatory entry with the required information, I will remove all of your entries into the contest.  If you do not include required additional information, that entry will be discarded.  SWVA Saving Money does not tolerate cheaters and I don't have time to email each person who may have forgotten to include some required information.  Thank you to all who play by the rules and want to win fair and square.


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GoPicinic Ready-to-Eat-Meals FREE Blogger Opp

The winner of the giveaway will win 2 GoPicnic Ready-To-Eat Meals.

This post is for bloggers who are interested in helping promote this giveaway in exchange for a Facebook link on the Rafflecopter form.

In addition, if you share about this opportunity you will get a Twitter link as well.

There is no fee to participate, just a promise to post the giveaway with Rafflecopter when it goes live and sharing about the giveaway a few times in the two week time period the giveaway is live (beginning, middle and end).  If you would like to join me head over and sign up. I am accepting sign-ups until November 28th!

In addition, the blogger who refers the most people will get to host a like or follow page (If I have enough interest there will be the opportunity for more people to host).  Hosting a page is great for traffic to your blog, so share away.

Click here to be redirected to the sign up form.

Xbox Holiday Bundle Giveaway Event -Coming 11/28!

Xbox Holiday Bundle Giveaway Event

Prize Package includes: Xbox 360 S Console, 250GB Hard Drive, Kinect Sensor, Wireless Controller, 3 month Xbox Live Gold Membership, Kinect Adventures and Carnival Games: Monkey See Monkey Do

Event dates: 11/28 - 12/19

Free Blog Event! Sign-up here, BLOGGERS WANTED

The Original Christmas Classics BluRay DVD Box Set Giveaway- Ends 11/27

                    

I don't know about you, but I absolutely love the Christmas season when desserts just taste better, people are in a giving and loving spirit, and most of all.....the reintroduction of all my favorite classic Christmas movies and cartoons (and music, of course)!  I could watch Rudolph year-round, but my kids just won't have it.  The last couple of years, I seem to have missed one or more of my favorite Christmas classics on TV because of one thing or another and mope around because I just know they won't come back on before the season is over.  If I had this set of movies....I could watch them whenever I wanted to!

All About the Mommies and a great team of bloggers are so excited to offer our readers a chance to win The Original Christmas Classics BluRay DVD Box Set! 
 

The cute and family-friendly box set contains four of the most beloved holiday TV specials of all time, including the Rankin/Bass classics “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” and “Frosty Returns.” Watching these iconic TV specials are part of the American holiday tradition, just like baking cookies or trimming the Christmas tree! The holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without them… This box set is valued at $44.95 MSRP.

The giveaway will run from November 13th at 12:01 am EST until November 27th at 11:59 pm EST. The giveaway is open to residents of the United States only, ages 18+. a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: SW Virginia Saving Money was not compensated for this post or giveaway. Sponsor is responsible for prize shipment. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or ReclipIt. Void where prohibited by law. 

CollageIt Software-Make Collages QUICKLY: Review & Giveaway- Ends 11/27

 

Ever have tons of photos that you’d love to put into a collage to share with friends and family on Facebook, via email, Flickr, or just set as your wallpaper, but don’t really have the skills or time to do it yourself?  Unless you own a product like Photoshop, you may be out of luck….until now.  I was given the opportunity to review CollageIt’s photo collage software recently and it couldn’t have come at a better time.  With my blog photos, as well as upcoming holiday family photos, I wanted a quick and easy way to get multiple photos in one collage without having to buy expensive software.  I even searched the internet for free collage sites and really couldn’t find anything (not sure why CollageIt didn’t come up in my search). 

I finally gave up and just started making my own photo collage template in Publisher in order to save as a JPEG.  If you know anything about Publisher, I’m sure you understand the time it took to set one template up and the limitations it has in being flexible for more or less photos.  The opportunity to review the CollageIt software came just after I painstakingly made my first template.  Now that I’ve made a template in CollageIt, I can truly see the difference between the two.

First, the CollageIt software is FREE for the basic version….Publisher is not free at all.  CollageIt takes your photos and makes a collage to the specifications you set instantly….no dinking around trying to get everything just so and manually dragging frames.  As you can see below, you just choose how many photos you want in the collage, set the size under page setup, and import your photos.  You can manually place them in the collage or let the software do it for you randomly and then move things around simply by dragging and dropping!  Voila…..you’re DONE!  Just export and you’ve got yourself a fully sharable and professional looking collage.  I did my first one in just under 30 seconds….and that’s on the first time I opened the program and included making my personal settings.

Here’s the one I did in Publisher that took me like 30 minutes.

  

Here’s the one from CollageIt that took me 30 SECONDS!

Some of the limitations of the free version:

• Watermark on your collages (see bottom right)
• Inability to crop photos or move within the frames
• Size restrictions on how big your collage can be for export
• Inability to change colors or size of grid lines

Several of these limitations are resolved by purchasing the PRO version of the software, but just be aware of them when you use the free version.  You can get a single-user personal license for the PRO version for just $19.90 and this includes a 30-day money back guarantee and free lifetime support.

Now, for the exciting part……CollageIt has offered 20 of my readers the PRO version at no cost and with free lifetime support!

Contest ends 11/27 at midnight EST and winner will have 72 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.  Contest is open world-wide.  This contest is for a software download from the sponsor’s website, and only works with Windows and Mac OS.

If you do not complete the mandatory entry with the required information, I will remove all of your entries into the contest.  If you do not include required additional information, that entry will be discarded.  SWVA Saving Money does not tolerate cheaters and I don't have time to email each person who may have forgotten to include some required information.  Thank you to all who play by the rules and want to win fair and square.

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Simply Potatoes Review & Giveaway- ends 11/27

Photo credit: SimplyPotatoes.com

Busy families sometimes need help getting a quality homemade dinner on the table.  I believe that homemade dinners eaten together as a family is extremely important.  But, I also know that families are busier than ever and it can be hard to get a meal together that isn't fast food or an entree from a box.  Simply Potatoes has a great solution to this age-old dinner time problem.

Simply Potatoes aren't dehydrated, canned, or frozen potatoes....they're refrigerated products that can make a good meal great.  They have a ton of choices too, although I found out that not all stores or regions carry them all.  The have the basic potatoes like hash browns, diced, wedges, etc.  They also have side dishes like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes.  Their new products are steamable seasoned potatoes and they look really good.  I can't wait until some of these are in my stores.

We gave a couple packs a try to see how it went for dinner and breakfast.  I made the Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes for dinner.  The bag of potatoes was certainly enough to feed my family of 2 adults and 2 growing teens and was on sale for $1.99 at Food Lion.  I followed the package directions exactly, but I think the potatoes needed cooking a few minutes more because they were a little crisper than I generally prefer.  The seasoning was nice and had a peppery taste to it.  Hubby and son didn't love them all that much, but my daughter was in love with the left overs she re-heated.

For breakfast I made the Shredded Hash Browns.  These were also quite enough to feed all of us with some left over and were sold at the same price as the Steakhouse potatoes.  I liked the hash browns with the exception of the seasoning.....which I'm not sure was there at all.  You really need to add some salt, pepper, and any other seasoning you want to these while they're cooking to get a good taste.

I was definitely pleased with how easy these sides made dinner time and I'll be getting more of them when they're on sale.  I can't wait to try out the new Steamables and possibly use some of the recipes they have on their website.  They also have a good selection of gluten-free recipes there too.

Now for the fun part.....Simply Potatoes has offered one of my readers a free product coupon to try it out for yourself!

Contest ends 11/27 at midnight EST and winner will have 72 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.  US only.


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Toe Juice (Funny Name, Multi-Use Product) Review & Giveaway -Ends 11/16

I don't know about you, but it's very frustrating to me to buy 10 different products to take care of 10 different skin issues.  You end up with a bathroom cabinet full of various skin treatments, lotions, swabs, etc.  When I heard of Toe Juice, the name simultaneously made me laugh and cringe!  But, Toe Juice isn't a product meant solely for your toes.....as a matter of fact, it has more uses in other regions of your body than it does on your toes!

Toe Juice uses DermaVine, a blend of plant based extracts, to enhance the skin's natural repairing ability.  Toe Juice can be used for a number of common skin ailments such as:

• Ezcema
• Warts
• Skin toner
• Acne
• Insect bites
• Athlete's foot
• Ringworm

The list really goes on and on, but you can see here that Toe Juice is a natural and all-inclusive way to help solve a variety of common skin problems.  Head on over to Toe Juice to see a complete list of uses for Toe Juice.  You can also check out a video here that shows the many uses of Toe Juice. 

I have some pretty irritating rosacea on my face that causes redness and bumps that look and act like acne.  There's no treatment for rosacea, but you can do things to minimize the effects on your skin.  Avoiding trigger foods, cooling after exertion, and constant but gentle cleansing of the affected region.  I've tried all sorts of creams and toners to help, but haven't found anything that really does a great job, so I thought I'd try Toe Juice.

Before, see the red bumps?

This product really  helped reduce the acne like bumps and kept the face cleansed and toned.  Unfortunately, I also have sensitive skin, so Toe Juice's alcohol-based product lit me up like crazy.  Some mild tingling/burning sensation is good when you're dealing with a product that gets rid of acne and other like skin conditions, but it's not good for sensitive skin folks like me.  My face was flaming red in the spots where I put the Toe Juice on for a couple of hours.

After, bumps gone, but redness remains

Deciding that this probably wasn't a product that I should keep on using for my face, I decided to try it on hubby's razor bumps and acne.  He didn't have any adverse reaction to the product and it cleared up those pesky bumps quickly.  I also tried it on a bug bite that I had and it worked better than any topical anti-itch medication I've tried before.

All this being said, I'd definitely recommend this to be a multi-use product in your skin challenge arsenal, but caution you to test the product out in a small area first before you use it all over your face.

You can buy Toe Juice on Amazon, Drugstore.com, and Walgreens and many other stores.  Check out their list of brick and mortar stores that carry Toe Juice.  Additionally, you can get Toe Juice directly from their website, and they're running a web special that gets you a free bottle and you pay only the price of shipping.

And now, get a chance to try Toe Juice out for yourself and see the difference it can make for you and your family!  One luck reader will win a Toe Juice kit just like the one I received!

Giveaway ends 11/16 at midnight.  You must complete all of the mandatory entries for your entries to count.  US only.

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Candle Warmers Giveaway- Ends 11/22

Hosted by Everything By Chelsea

Co-hosted by One Heart, One Family & Live Laugh Love To Shop

During the holidays in my family we always have a nice smelling candle lit. With an open flame candle it can be dangerous, especially if you have kids in the house. With a candle warmer you can still obtain the lovely fragrance without all of the dangers of doing so. Everything By Chelsea recently found this amazing company that offers all types of candle warmers, called Candle Warmers. Candle Warmers was founded in 2001 and they wanted to bring a different method for releasing fragrance from a candle without the dangers of an open flame. Candle Warmers is committed to bringing the home with affordable and safe candle warmer appliances and accessories. Their products consist of candle warmer lamps, crocks, plate warmers, and many more! You can check them out all here.

I especially love that Candle Warmers products aren't just like what everyone else has....a crock that you put a tea candle or tarts in.  Candle Warmers has beautiful rustic looking lanterns like this one that fit my country cabin decor perfectly.  I love that their styles are individualized to fit everyone from modern to classic to rustic. 

Hurricane Candle Warmer Lantern Combo

Everything By Chelsea received a wonderful opportunity to review one of their holiday candle warmers, the Snowflake. You can read her entire review here. If you are looking for a personalized gift for someone this holiday, then I highly recommend Candle Warmers. Not only are they safe and affordable, but they have many options for just about everyone. It is so hard to choose just one fragrance because there are so many of them! Here is your chance to win your own holiday themed Candle Warmer!

This giveaway will end on 11/22. Please remember to complete all mandatory entries as they will be verified! Good luck!!

Disclosure: Everything By Chelsea received this item for the purpose of a review. Chelsea received no compensation for this publication. Her opinions are her own and may vary from those of your own. SW Virginia Saving Money is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. 

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Rachel Ray Cookware Giveaway- Ends 11/15

Welcome to the Give Thanks Rachael Ray Cookware Event!

Hosted by Mom Blog Society and Mom to Bed by 8

Special thanks to our lovely co-hosts Capri's Coupons, Swank Savings, and My Vegan Gluten Free Life!

Oh, how I love good cookware and kitchen gadgets.  I've seen some of Rachel Ray's cookware sold in Wal-Mart and it looks to be quality pieces.  I've spent too much of my life trying to create great meals for my family on flimsy and cheap cookware and over the past few years I've decided that it's time that I stop that.  I may not have a lot of money to buy a 10-piece set all at once, but I like to buy a nice piece at a time or ask for it for Christmas.  This giveaway event is an awesome way for you to get quality cookware all at once----and for FREE!!

The stylish two-tone gradient exterior on the Rachael Ray Porcelain 10-piece set adds color and style to any kitchen. This cookware heats quickly and evenly, reducing "hot spots" that can burn foods. A long-lasting nonstick interior allows food to slide off and makes cleanup quick and easy. The rubberized dual-riveted handles are comfortable and oven safe to 350 degrees. Watch your foods cook without having to remove the lid to keep moisture locked in. Comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

• Number of Pieces: 10
• Includes: 2-qt. Saucepan with Lid, 3-qt. Saucepan with Lid, 6-qt. Stockpot with Lid, 8.5" Skillet, 1-qt. Saucepan with Lid, 10" Skillet
• Features: Clear Glass Lid, Riveted Handle, Nonstick Coating
• Pan-Pot Material: Porcelain
• Handle Material: Rubber
• Lid Material: Glass
• Finish: Enameled
• Baking cooking surface: Nonstick
• Care and Cleaning: Oven Safe up to 350 degrees, Hand-wash Only
• Warranty Description: Lifetime Limited Manufacturer Warranty

One lucky reader will receive a Rachael Ray Porcelain II Orange 10pc Set!

Giveaway ends November 15th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Neato Robotics Automatic Vacuum Cleaner Giveaway- ends 11/21

 

Welcome to the Neato Robotics giveaway event hosted by Real Mom Reviews.  Cleaning sometimes takes a back seat to everything else in my hectic life and there are days that I wish there was some way I could automatically clean my floors.  Now, if I could just find something that will do the laundry, bathroom, and dishes for me, I'd be set!  

  

The Neato XV-21 Automatic Vacuum Cleaner is specially designed for pet owners and allergy sufferers. With the most powerful suction of any robot vacuum, the XV-21 picks up dirt, debris, and even the toughest pet hair. The Neato XV-21′s special filter retains more than three times the amount of fine dust particles as standard filters, which is perfect for removing allergens from the home. A new combination bristle and blade brush improves the pick-up of pet hair, dander and fibers. 

One super lucky reader will win a Neato XV-21 Automatic Vacuum Cleaner to enter all you need to do is fill out the Rafflecopter form below! Please make sure you read the Giveaway Rules before you enter!

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$50 and $25 Paypal Giveaways from All About the Mommies- ends 11/14

              

I'm pleased to be a part of several other bloggers to bring you this awesome giveaway where you can win Paypal cash!!!  This giveaway is right on time for some Christmas shopping season.  Will you put a little extra something in your own stocking if you win or use it for something else?

All About the Mommies is celebrating their 12,000 Facebook fans by giving away $75 in Paypal cash! All About the Mommies is a blog featuring coupon deals, freebies, internet & retail shopping, recipes, giveaways, and much more! A big thank you to our co-hosts Saving My Family Money, Dream World Traveler, and Lovingly Mama!

This giveaway will run from October 24th at 12:01 am EST until November 14th at 11:59 pm EST. The giveaway is open worldwide to people 18 years and older. The grand prize winner will win $50 Paypal Cash! The 2nd winner will receive $25 in Paypal Cash!

To enter the giveaway, please use the Rafflecopter entry form below. You must complete the mandatory entries to be eligible to win. You may complete as many of the other entries as you like, the more you complete, the greater your chances of winning! GOOD LUCK!

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First Annual Hunter's Giveaway- ends 11/12

 

 Welcome to the First Annual Hunters Giveaway hosted by Andersons Angels.

If you've read my blog for any amount of time, you know that my family is big into self-sufficient living, and for us, that includes hunting.  I'm pleased to help out a fellow blogger in an awesome giveaway for those who love to be outdoors (or want to start)!

This event will end on November 12th at 11:59pm EST.  There are multiple bloggers participating in this event, so be sure to head on over here to get the hop linkys!

Grand prize is:
Mathews Inc. - Hat and 2 Decals
ThermaCELL - Mosquito Repellent and Holster
Teton Sports - Sleeping Bag!!
Prize Value - $200

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Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Review & Giveaway, ends 10/31

I recently tried out Noxicare's Natural Pain Relief cream.  Noxicare™ Natural Pain Relief is a breakthrough natural, patented pain relief formula that is a proprietary combination of 7 of the world’s most potent natural pain relievers that quickly and effectively alleviate inflammation, muscle aches and nerve pain—with NO known side effects and without a prescription.  Their natural pain reliever is basically odor free, so you don't get that strong smell that everyone around you can smell too.  The cream goes on just like lotion and doesn't have any greasy feel to it and won't ruin your clothes.

I found that the cream worked nicely for minor muscle and nerve pains.  I tried it on the neuroma on my arm and it seemed to soothe the irritation I had while doing housework.  I also tried it on my back after we did a lot of heavy working during the remodel of our bathroom and it didn't completely relieve the pain, but it did soothe it some.  I would recommend this cream for minor aches and pains in the muscle, joints, and nerves, but you might want to keep the ibuprofen close by for the heavy-duty pains.  I definitely like that this product is all natural and smell/grease free so I can feel free to use it for those minor aches that don't quite need something stronger.  Think I'll be carrying this in my work bag with me from now on!

Now for the best part!  Noxicare is graciously offering two of my readers the chance to win a tube of their Natural Pain Relief cream for themselves!  Giveaway ends 10/31 at 12:01 AM EST.

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Cook'n Recipe Organizer Review & Giveaway- ends 10/27

I recently tried out the Cook'n Recipe Organizer software, along with one of their add-on Fix & Forget It cookbooks.  Cook'n is an all-inclusive program that allows the user to buy recipe "books" from DVO, import recipes from websites, add your own personal recipes, and much more.  You can create menus, shopping lists, get nutritional information, print cookbooks, and customize the look and feel of the user interface.  You can access your recipes from any internet connected pc, android phone or tablet, or your iPhone.  That being said, according to their website, they have yet to get the sync interface to work and you may have to buy an app for that mobile device to be able to sync between your devices..

While you can add photos to recipes in the software, the photos that come with the software are very limited...there's only 116 recipes with photos out of 882 recipes that I have pre-loaded in the software.  It is very nice that you can add your own though so you can remind yourself exactly what the dish should look like or include them in your printed recipe book.

My favorite feature of this program is that you can scale recipes based upon your desired number of servings.  No more trying to calculate out what 2.5 times a recipe made for 2 means for the ingredient list.  The software does it for you!!!  Another really neat feature is that you can search for recipes based on ingredients you have on hand.  I like to do a pantry clearing month for my recipes, so this is a perfect fit for me.

The only thing I really had an issue with is the recipe search & capture feature that imports recipes you find on the web into your recipe book.  I can't see any way to type in a specific web address for when you know exactly where the recipe is that you want.  I was able to type in the web address in the "exact wording or phrase" search box and get the web page to come up.  Unfortunately, when I tried to capture the recipe, it didn't import anything other than the wrong title.  I was able to find a web page that it worked right on, but it seems hit and miss or it depends on how the website/blogger posted the recipe.  On other web recipes I kept getting an error message that the formatting is unknown or non-existent.
 

Cook'n Is The Easiest Way to...

• Enter Your Recipes Easily Using Quick-Fill
• Type Ingredients You Have On-Hand to Get Recipe Ideas
• Sync with iPhone & Android for Easy Access in Kitchen
• Drag & Drop Your Recipes to Make Custom Menus
• Auto-Generate Shopping List by Aisle to Save Time
• Capture Recipes From Your Favorite Websites with One-Click
• Calculate Nutrition of Your Recipes to Help You Eat Healthy
• Print a Family Cookbook to Share with Friends
• Scale Recipes to Easily Adjust Serving Sizes
• E-Mail Recipes to Family & Friends
• Free Updates! - Recent Updates

You can check them out on Facebook or on Pinterest!  Or head to their website to take a look at more features of their program and all of the awesome cookbooks that you can purchase as an add-on for your Cook'n software.

I'd say this is a great piece of software for those who want to keep a permanent record of their recipes easily accessible, modifiable, and shareable.  They're constantly adding new cookbooks and software updates, so I am certain that this great software will be in the exceptional category in no time.

Want to try this out for yourself for FREE?  Enter this giveaway in the rafflecopter form below for your chance.  Contest ends 10/28 at 1201 EST.  OPEN TO US AND CANADA!

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