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Go green and save money With Marcal Small Steps Review and Giveaway closed

November 20, 2009 by Jen

Do you want to go green but sometimes feel that your actually spending more money on “green products” ? I know that I sometimes feel like this on certain products.Â Now I have gone green with Marcal Small Steps and actually saving money in the process!Â Marcal’s NEW line of bath tissue, paper towels, napkins and facial tissueÂ are all made from 100% recycled paper!

I actually started using the Marcal products by accident and have been a customer ever since.Â Â One nightÂ I was almost home and forgot that i was supposed to pick up Bath tissue so since I was running late I decided to just stop at this little store above the house to get enough to last till i went back in town.Â I will be honest I didn’t even think about the brand name and picked up the first thing i seen since they didn’t have my regular brand.Â I have to admit I was impressed. The Quality is just as good, if not better then other brands and the price made it even better!

When I heard Marcal was looking to promote this new line I jumped on it! That’s how much I believe in this product.Â Marcal sent me a home starter kit that had ever thing in the product line. I knew the products were good but I was not aware they carried paper towels, napkins and facial tissue also! I am so happy that now I can feel better by going green and not having to spend extra money to do it!

Since 1950, Marcal has been making paper from recycled paper, not trees. The name Small Steps was carefully chosen as there are so many busy people who want to do the right thing for the planet but often feel overwhelmed about how to start, or fear going green means some sort of sacrifice – either lifestyle or performance or money. Small Steps shows how our small actions can aggregate to making a big difference. For instance, if every household in the US were to buy a roll of Small Steps, together we could save one million trees.

Marcal believes no one should have to pay a premium to “Go Green.” Consumers are often amazed to learn that 98 percent of bath tissue, paper towels, facial tissue and napkins are made by cutting down trees and clearing forests. Throughout the company’s history, Marcal has collected paper from curbs in residential neighborhoods across the Northeast, from the small blue baskets in office buildings across America, junk mail, and waste from printers all in an effort to do something good… to produce something people need.

Visit www.marcalsmallsteps.com to learn more about The products and community involvement. Marcal would love to hear from you. if you would like more information or would like to schedule an interview with Tim Spring, CEO or MJ Jolda, SVP Marketing, please contact Lindsay Jacob at 201-294-9547.

Now with help from Marcal, I want to help you go green!! Here is your chance to win the Home starter kit.Â To Enter Head over to the Marcal site and come back and tell me something that you have learned. I will pick the lucky winner 12/04/2009 @ 5 PM EST.

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(This Product was supplied Free of charge in exchange for a honest review and giveaway. The Opinions shared here are my own and not influenced in any way)

Christmas Gifts For Dad

November 19, 2009 by Jen

My Dad is one of the hardest men to buy for hands down. I am always looking for something he will like and use instead of collecting dust!

I thought that I would share a few suggestions that might help you this year when looking for the perfect gift for that hard to please father!

1. Massagers are great for Dad to kick back and relax after a long day.

2. Big Sports Fan? Why not get him something from the NFL Shop, NBA Shop, or MLB Shop

3. Blu Ray Disc Players will be sure to put a smile on his face

4. Digital Camera Seriously it’s time to step it up Dad! Out with old, in with the new.

5. Dvd Vcr Combos If he is like mine and still don’t understand why VHS is so old school I am sure this will sure please him!

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My Friendship Bracelet Maker Review and Giveawayclosed*

November 17, 2009 by Jen

The Girls and I was Very Happy to review the Friendship Bracelet Maker! I remember when I was young we used to love making them now they even have a maker to help to do this easily! I wish they had those back in my days! At First I will admit it was a little bit tricky and we did mess up but after we actually read the directions we were on the right path. LOL This is a must have for any little girl and great for those sleepover activities! With the Holidays coming up why not order your daughter or maybe even her best friend one today!

Be the first of your friends to own the all new Friendship Bracelet Maker! With the FBM you can easily create Fabulous Friendship Bracelets to wear and share with your family and friends. Just slip the knot into the Butterfly Clip, place your threads in the string holder and begin knotting. The Friendship Bracelet Maker is also a convenient holder to store your threads and keep them organized. It even comes with 56 Precut Threads inside to get your started! Take it with you anywhere! It is perfect for car rides, plane trips and sleepovers! The Friendship Bracelet Maker is the hottest new gift of the holiday season!
My Friendship Bracelet Maker includes 56 Precut Threads in 14 Colors

Currently, the item can only be purchased online. Price is $24.95 and this includes shipping to anywhere in the Continental U.S. But They are currently Having a special For $5.00 Off If you use the code Below

As you know I love sharing the same opportunity with you to try the same products so again one lucky reader will win your own Friendship Bracelet Maker. All you have to do is go over to My Friendship Bracelet Maker and tell me Why you would like to win this and who would be lucky little girl getting this. I will pick the lucky winner 12/01/09 AT 3PM EST. Winner has 48 hours to contact me after I have sent email or twitter msg.

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Skechers Shape Up Shoes

November 16, 2009 by Jen

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Get mom is shape with the Skechers Shape Up Shoes this Holiday Season. Help her Get in shape without setting foot in the gym. Specially designed to improve muscle tone, increase circulation and reduce the impact on your joints and lower back. Imported leather.

My mother in Law Has been wanting a pair since she heard about them and seeing someone she works with swear by them. We have not been able to find them in our local store in her sizeÂ so I have now found them online! Please note: This style runs 1/2 size small So Make sure you get a bigger size.

Shape Ups from SKECHERS are designed to get you fit while you walk, work, shop, and more. Shape Ups have as much a place in your life as your boots, sandals, and dress casuals, and can retrain your muscles, helping you walk with a positive impact. Used properly, Shape Ups change the way you approach your daily activities. Used regularly, Shape Ups will enhance the way you feel and look; muscles get toned, calories are burned and your posture improves.

Shape Ups are designed to:

Promote weight loss
Strengthen the back
Firm calf and buttock muscles
Reduce cellulite and tone your thighs
Increase cardiovascular health
Improve posture
Reduce stress on knee and ankle joints

Three Reasons You Need Shape Ups:

1. Stronger You
Shape Ups are designed to help you tone your muscles – from your back and abdomen to your buttocks and calves.

2. Healthier You
Shape Ups will help you lose weight and improve your circulation, creating a healthier you!

3. Easy Exercise Routine
Wear your Shape Ups everywhere and anywhere you walk (or stand), and your body will feel the benefits.

Three Reasons You Want Them:

1. In Style
Look good while getting fit. There’s no reason to ruin your outfit with unattractive footwear that’s a fashion don’t! In your Shape Ups, your style will still be right on as you power through your everyday life.

2. Portable Power
Shape Ups are the ideal fitness equipment for the on-the-go, busy lifestyle. Wear them to and from the office, pack them in your suitcase, or keep them in your car for shopping trips. They are portable power in a small package.

3. A Brand You Trust
There’s a lot to be said about familiarity and credibility. When buying SKECHERS, you know you are getting style and quality at a reasonable price. We’re a company you’ve trusted for more than 15 years.

The design technology behind Shape Ups changes the way you walk.
As we move through our lives, we typically walk on hard surfaces, which places stress on our knee joints and lower back. People who are required to stand for their jobs feel the impact on their bodies the most, and don’t gain the benefits that come with all that activity.

The goal with Shape Ups was to simulate walking on soft ground. SKECHERS has turned hard surfaces into comfortable ground through revolutionary technology designed into the framework of the shoe. The core of this technology is in the dynamic rolling bottom, the soft foam insert under the heel, and the dual-density midsole. These three elements work together to give you the feeling of walking on sand or luxurious pile carpet–regardless of the actual surface. Walking on softer, uneven surfaces forces you to engage muscles not normally used when walking on hard ground. Not only does this strengthen your muscles, but it also increases blood flow and reduces the impact on your joints and lower back.

Designed to improve your life by changing the way you walk, Shape Ups feature a unique soft kinetic wedge insert and dynamic rolling bottom to simulate walking barefoot on a giving surface that gives such as sand. With the comfort of Shape Ups, you will feel your heel sink to the ground as you step, roll forward as your weight shifts to its center, and push off with your toes. This movement will result in stronger leg, buttock, back and abdominal muscles as you stabilize your steps.

Get Dad Minnetonka Slippers This Holiday Season!

November 16, 2009 by Jen

Are you looking for a holiday Gift for dad But don’t know what to get!? Don’t feel bad I have this issue Every YEAR! I mean What can you get for someone who has everything! What about a nice pair of Men’s Minnetonka Slippers. They Come in a lot of different styles as you can see two below. I prefer the 2nd pair for my dad. I actually started buying my dad Slippers for Christmas 3 years ago because this is just something he would never buy himself but wants and needs. Lucky for me Christmas is always the time he needs a replacement!

Minnetonka Ultimate Sheepskin Slipper Men’s Hard Sole Slippers, Tan Shoes

Slow down to a leisurely pace in the Minnetonka Ultimate Sheepskin Slipper. The sheepskin upper of this men’s slipper offers coziness and warmth with a shearling lining and footed cover; moccasin-style stitching creates a classic look. The Minnetonka Ultimate Sheepskin Slipper is finished with a rubber sole for indoor and outdoor wear.

Minnetonka Twin-Gore Moose Men’s Hard Sole Slippers, Brown Shoes

Get a fresh update on a classic moccasin with the Twin-Gore Moose slip-on from Minnetonka. This moccasin has a genuine moosehide upper with stitching detail at the toe and a soft leather lining. Dual elastic goring ensures easy on/off wear, while the flexible rubber sole lets you go anywhere in comfortable style.

So Stop Stressing and just pick up a nice New pair of Men’s Minnetonka Slippers For that perfect Father! He will actually Like this gift!