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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Corner TV Stand Shopping
We purchased a 100 year old Victorian home and we are working on remodeling and decorate it in a manner that is fitting for the age and style of the home. One of my problems, among many, where can I find a Corner TV Stand that would fit in with the decor? I don't want the TV to be a focal point, but I don't want just any Corner TV Stand. I would love it to fit in and compliment what furniture is already in the room.
I have been doing some online shopping, love online shopping, to see what is available out there in web world. I am running into my another problem, most of the stands that would be great are not affordable. I don't have $5000.00 to spend on a authentic looking piece of furniture to hide my TV in. I wish I had that kind of money laying around to spend on decorating. My budget is very, very small !
I have been doing a lot of shopping at CSNStores.com and have found a few they carry that just might work in the room and within my budget.
I have been doing some online shopping, love online shopping, to see what is available out there in web world. I am running into my another problem, most of the stands that would be great are not affordable. I don't have $5000.00 to spend on a authentic looking piece of furniture to hide my TV in. I wish I had that kind of money laying around to spend on decorating. My budget is very, very small !
I have been doing a lot of shopping at CSNStores.com and have found a few they carry that just might work in the room and within my budget.
SEI Ventura Walnut Corner TV Stand - CSN2789
I like the style and the wood finish.
and the price isn't bad $339.99 with FREE SHIPPING
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Epsom Salt and Home Remedies
I love using Home Made Old Fashioned Recipes,
Whether it be for baking or general health.
I am not a doctor, nor an expert in the field of anything, so I share this information without any knowledge of how well it works or claimed "Health Benefits".
For over 30 years I have used home remedies for all sorts of simple aliments, like small cuts, bruises and every other little mishap that comes with raising 4 kids. Some work really well, others are more of a mess than any good. I love using natural ingredients, I love knowing what I'm using. Over half of the ingredients listed on the labels of most store bought health and processed food products available are a mystery to me, Even after I do a google search on them!
I would love it if you would share your favorite "Home Remedy"
The following was emailed to me, I just wanted to share:
For Pampering:
~Glowing skin exfoliating treatment: Mix 2 cups of Epsom Salt with 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Use the mixture to gently scrub away dry skin patches.
~Glowing skin exfoliating treatment: Mix 2 cups of Epsom Salt with 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Use the mixture to gently scrub away dry skin patches.
~Microdermabrasion Facial: Mix 1/2 TSP of Epsom Salt into cleansing cream for a deep-pore cleansing. Massage on skin. Rinse with cool water. Pat dry.~Bathtime Bliss:
Add two cups of Epsom Salt to the water in a standard-sized bathtub; soak for at least 12 minutes, three times weekly. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent.
~Pedicure Perfection:
~Pedicure Perfection:
Dissolve a half cup of Epsom Salt into two quarts of warm water. Pour the water into a container and soak your bare feet for fifteen to twenty minutes. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent. Massage the entire foot with Epsom Salt concentrating on the heels and ankles to remove any dry, rough spots. Then, rinse your feet off with clean tap water and dry them thoroughly.~Homemade bath crystals:
Mix two cups of Epsom Salt with a few drops of fragrance to create a custom bath crystal. Add a few drops of food coloring or 1/2 TSP of glycerin if you like. Store in an air-tight container.
For the Gardner in your life:
Houseplants:
2 tablespoons per gallon of water; feed plants monthly.
Tomatoes:
1 tablespoon per foot of plant height per plant; apply every two weeks.
Roses:
1 tablespoon per foot of plant height per plant; apply every two weeks. Also scratch 1/2 cup into soil at base to encourage flowering canes and healthy new basal cane growth. Soak unplanted bushes in 1 cup of Epsom Salt per gallon of water to help roots recover. Add a tablespoon of Epsom Salt to each hole at planting time. Spray with Epsom Salt solution weekly to discourage pests.
Shrubs (evergreens, azaleas, rhododendron):
1 tablespoon per 9 square feet. Apply over root zone every 2-4 weeks.
Lawns:
Apply 3 pounds for every 1,250 square feet with a spreader, or dilute in water and apply with a sprayer.
Trees:
Apply 2 tablespoons per 9 square feet. Apply over the root zone 3 times annually.
Garden Startup:
Sprinkle 1 cup per 100 square feet. Mix into soil before planting.
For the Athlete :
· To ease muscle pain and fading bruises.
Add two cups of Epsom Salt to warm water in a standard-sized bathtub (double the Epsom Salt for an oversized garden tub) and bathe three times weekly, soaking for at least 12 minutes. Also can be used to make compresses.· To soothe feet aching from a tough workout or a long day,add a cup of Epsom Salt to a tub of warm water and soak them.
To learn more about Epsom Salt, please follow them on FACEBOOK and TWITTER.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Spending Time with the Family this Weekend
I'm so excited !
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Great Stocking Stuffer's for ONLY $5.00 and Under
Great Stocking Stuffer's Under $5.00
Lil Acres Farm is having a HUGE Christmas Sale
Lots of great items offered now from $5.00 and Under!
Can't beat that !
Recycled Jean Purse / Bag / Tote in black and khaki
Men's Headband Ear Warmer in Browns
Finger Tip Wool Face and Body Scrubbies
Head on over to Lil Acres Vintage on Artfire They also have several Jewelry Sets and other Jewelry starting at only $3.00
Muddy Buddy Pals Dolls
ADORABLE !
Look at what I found on a recent search for something different and a toy that would last past Christmas morning.
Muddy Buddy Pals Dolls
I love them, they are just too cute!
Dirty Dingy Daryl™
“A little dirt never hurt!”™
Lovable plush 18” soft-sculptured doll with embroidered face. Daryl comes with hat, shoes and pull-off mud patches. For a limited time, receive a free DDD patch and “Clean Up Your Act! Dirty Dingy Daryl” book. Dirty Dingy Daryl is designed and signed by HeBo and hand-made to order. Ages 3 & up.
Made in U.S.A. by Halo Toys.
Baby Bridget™
“What a doll baby!”
Baby Bridget is Dirty Dingy Daryl’s little sister. She is a lovable plush 12” soft-sculptured doll with embroidered face. Bridget comes with her own little baby blanket. For a limited time, receive a free Baby Bridget patch and “Clean Up Your Act! Dirty Dingy Daryl” book. Baby Bridget is designed and signed by HeBo and hand-made to order.
Ages 3 & up.
Made in U.S.A. by Halo Toys.
Bon Bon Bonnie™
“What a baby doll!”
Bon Bon Bonnie is Baby Bridget’s best friend. She is a lovable plush 12” soft-sculptured doll with embroidered face. Bonnie comes with her own little baby blanket. For a limited time, receive a free Baby Bonnie patch and “Clean Up Your Act! Dirty Dingy Daryl” book. Bon Bon Bonnie is designed and signed by HeBo and is hand-made to order.
Ages 3 & up.."Dirty Dingy Daryl and the Muddy Buddy Pals are lovable playmates made for children of all ages. They are perfect for both girls and boys and will quickly become one of your child’s best friends. They are designed by HeBo and made with quality materials in the U.S.A. by Halo Toys. Children can use their imaginations to create a world of their own. Dirty Dingy Daryl and the Muddy Buddy Pals are great for hours of good clean wholesome fun! And please, check out our online publication for kids at: www.muddybuddypals.com"
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Gifts For Him: Mangroomer Shaver’s and Trimmers *Giveaway* (11/29) | A Wrestling Addicted Mommy
Gifts For Him: Mangroomer Shaver’s and Trimmers *Giveaway* (11/29) | A Wrestling Addicted Mommy
One lucky reader has the chance to win a Mangroomer Private Body Shaver for themselves or the man in their life.
To find out more information or where you can find any of Mangroomer’s products, visit their website at mangroomer.com.Giveaway ends November 29, 2010 at 11:59pm ET and is those with a US or Canadian mailing address
One lucky reader has the chance to win a Mangroomer Private Body Shaver for themselves or the man in their life.
To find out more information or where you can find any of Mangroomer’s products, visit their website at mangroomer.com.Giveaway ends November 29, 2010 at 11:59pm ET and is those with a US or Canadian mailing address
Husky Tools News::Give Someone the Tools They Need this Holiday!
Husky Tools News::Give Someone the Tools They Need this Holiday!
-Home Depot is Offering several Husky tools under $20.00 holiday season
13-Piece Powertek™ Precision Cordless Screwdriver Set - ($9.88)
Easy to Grip, Easy to Use
Ideal for Toys, Electronics, Eyeglasses, Hobbies, Crafts and More
Contains Multiple Mini Bits with a Single Tool Design
Includes 2 AAA Batteries
Forever Warranty
Husky 48 in 1 Ratcheting Wrench - ($19.88)
Replaces 6 Bolt styles and 8 Socket heads
Supports most all needs, including SAE, Metric, Rounded off bolts and more
Lifetime Warranty
Go check them all out
Great Ideas for Gifts this Holiday Season
-Home Depot is Offering several Husky tools under $20.00 holiday season
13-Piece Powertek™ Precision Cordless Screwdriver Set - ($9.88)
Easy to Grip, Easy to Use
Ideal for Toys, Electronics, Eyeglasses, Hobbies, Crafts and More
Contains Multiple Mini Bits with a Single Tool Design
Includes 2 AAA Batteries
Forever Warranty
Husky 48 in 1 Ratcheting Wrench - ($19.88)
Replaces 6 Bolt styles and 8 Socket heads
Supports most all needs, including SAE, Metric, Rounded off bolts and more
Lifetime Warranty
Go check them all out
Great Ideas for Gifts this Holiday Season
Monday, November 22, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Four Reasons I Love Clean & Green Products
Magnum, Anna, Buddy and Ruby
I have used the Wood & Tile and Furniture Refresher for a week now and really can "SMELL" the difference. Neither product has a strong odor, they are both Fragrance Free! Love It !
This is the information labeled on the can:
Clean & Green products are All Natural and Pet Safe
Just Spray- No Need To Soak or Scrub !
The Wood & Tile is safe for all natural and laminate wood floors and Natural or Cultured Marble and Tile
Safe and Eco Friendly
All Natural Ingredients
Contains No CFC
Doesn't Harm the Ozone
MADE IN USA !!!!
You can purchase the SeaYu Line of Clean & Green Products on their website or pet stores like Petco
This review is my own opinion. I received the products via a giveaway. No compensation from the company other than the giveaway products was received.
SeaYu
Post Card Mailing
Purchase anything from one of our shops and in notes state "POSTCARD" and we will include a special free gift just for you.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Lace Stitch Knitting Pattern
This is the knitting stitch I'm working on this week.
It's a very simple pattern with great texture. I have had problems finding stitches to use with finer yarns that have some body to them. Many lace stitches seem to blend all together and make it hard to really see the texture of the stitch. I was looking through a stitch book I have, The Encyclopedia of Knitting and Crochet Stitch Patterns published in 1976, for something new and came across this lace stitch.
I have used it on the cuff of some Fingerless Gloves with great results
I used Red Heart's Symphony yarn which is really soft, mohair like yarn.
100 % Acrylic
• Subtle melange of colors are gently brushed to create the look and feel of mohair at a great price!
• Lovely alone or mixed with other medium weight yarns.
• Soft, easy-care 100% acrylic yarn.
• 3.5 oz/100g/310 yd/283m ball.
• Machine wash/dry. Imported.
• Crochet gauge in single crochet, size J-10 (6mm) hook: 12 sc and 14 rows = 4" (10cm). Knit gauge in stockinette stitch, size 8 (5mm) needles: 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10cm).
Here's the Pattern:
K - knit
Yo - yarn over
Tog - stitch two together
P - purl
Use Even number of stitches
Row 1: K 1, *yo, p 2 tog, repeat from * across row, end k 1.
Repeat Row 1 for Pattern Stitch
So Simple !
It's a very simple pattern with great texture. I have had problems finding stitches to use with finer yarns that have some body to them. Many lace stitches seem to blend all together and make it hard to really see the texture of the stitch. I was looking through a stitch book I have, The Encyclopedia of Knitting and Crochet Stitch Patterns published in 1976, for something new and came across this lace stitch.
I have used it on the cuff of some Fingerless Gloves with great results
I used Red Heart's Symphony yarn which is really soft, mohair like yarn.
100 % Acrylic
• Subtle melange of colors are gently brushed to create the look and feel of mohair at a great price!
• Lovely alone or mixed with other medium weight yarns.
• Soft, easy-care 100% acrylic yarn.
• 3.5 oz/100g/310 yd/283m ball.
• Machine wash/dry. Imported.
• Crochet gauge in single crochet, size J-10 (6mm) hook: 12 sc and 14 rows = 4" (10cm). Knit gauge in stockinette stitch, size 8 (5mm) needles: 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10cm).
Here's the Pattern:
K - knit
Yo - yarn over
Tog - stitch two together
P - purl
Use Even number of stitches
Row 1: K 1, *yo, p 2 tog, repeat from * across row, end k 1.
Repeat Row 1 for Pattern Stitch
So Simple !
Friday, November 19, 2010
Folk Art Hand Hammered Ornament Giveaway ** CLOSED **
CLOSED
Folk Art Hand Hammered Ornament Giveaway
I am offering any one of my Hand Hammered Metal Ornaments to one of my readers
You can pick from:
Moose
Angel
Llama
Sheep
Dachshund
Woven Heart
Or
Cat
Here's How to Enter:
No mandatory entry is required for this giveaway
Do any of the following, in any order, how ever many you want
How easy is that !
No mandatory entry is required for this giveaway
Do any of the following, in any order, how ever many you want
How easy is that !
Post a separate comment for each entry
One Entry Each
1. Follow me on Google Friend Connect
2. Post my Button on your blog
3. Follow me via Networked Blogs
4. Tell me which ornament you would pick
5. Visit my store at Artfire and tell me another item you like
6. Subscribe to my blog either by email or Rss Feed
7. Follow me on Twitter @copperllama and Tweet (once per day)
7. Follow me on Twitter @copperllama and Tweet (once per day)
Contest will end 12/1/2010 Midnight Mountain Standard Time
The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond.
The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond.
Contest is open to US and Canada only
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Gifts For Everyone: The BodySof Automatic Shower Cleanser *Giveaway* (11/28)
Gifts For Everyone: The BodySof Automatic Shower Cleanser *Giveaway* (11/28)
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy is hosting another great giveaway !
The BodySOf Automatic Shower Cleanser
Looks so easy to use and what a great gift it would make
I entered !
Win a Pillow Pet Unicorn over at The Not-So-Blog
My Pillow Pets: Magical Unicorn Review and Giveaway
Would you like to own the Magical Unicorn? The generous people at My Pillow Pets have donated one Magical Unicorn Pillow Pet to one of The Not-So-Blog Experimental Mommy Site readers !
Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 2nd. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.
Yoplait Frozen Smoothie And KitchenAid Blender Review And Giveaway!
Yoplait Frozen Smoothie And KitchenAid Blender Review And Giveaway!
A lucky Blessings Abound Mommy reader will win a prize package that includes two VIP coupons to try Yoplait Frozen Smoothies and a 3-speed KitchenAid® blender with a special smoothie setting.
Ends November 30th at 11:59 PM (Alaska time)
1/2 Off SALE on All items in Shop
Right now EVERYTHING at L'il Acres Artfire Shop is 1/2 Off !!!!!
Unique Jewelry Starting at only $3.00 !
Vintage Hats
Take a peek
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Savvy and Seeryus Holiday Gift Guide Day 3-EatSmart Scales Giveaway
Savvy and Seeryus Holiday Gift Guide Day 3-EatSmart Scales Giveaway
Savvy and Seeryus has teamed up with Eatsmart and is giving one reader a
EatSmart's Precision Digital Bathroom Scale
and
a kitchen scale
This giveaway is open to the US entrants and will end November 22nd at NOON EST!
Holiday Help: Spin & Go Touchless Mop & Wringer *Giveaway* (11/26)
Holiday Help: Spin & Go Touchless Mop & Wringer *Giveaway* (11/26)
One lucky reader has the chance to win a Spin & Go Touchless Mop & Wringer Cleaning System to help them clean up for the holidays.
Head on over to A Wrestling Addicted Mommy and enter to win
The Spin & Go Touchless Mop & Wringer Cleaning System retails for $49.95 and can be purchased by visiting their website thespinngo.com. This is the perfect thing to help get your home ready and clean for the holidays!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Eye Buy Direct Purchase
LOOK WHAT I GOT FOR UNDER $40.00 !!!!!!!!!!!!
Four Pairs of Glasses from Eye Buy Direct !
I have never owned this many pairs of glasses at one time, but I couldn't stop. The prices are so affordable and I wanted some in so many colors. I pick purple, pink, blue and black. I now can match my glasses with what I'm wearing.
Each pair came in it's own case with a cleaning rag. I checked out each pair and they all are correct and I can see great. I was so afraid of purchasing online, I like to try frames on. I figured for the price, I could risk it. I'm so glad I did, I love them all.
Perfect fit
The shipping cost and time is very reasonable.
Right now they have 107 different frames for only $7.95 each ! Can't beat that.
They also are offering a 15% discount on your first order if you use code IFQZ4HBT7V
This is not a paid or compensated review. I did not receive anything from Eye Buy Direct other than what I purchased. My opinion is my own.
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