Monday, December 31, 2012

Make it Monday: Cereal Box File Tray



     Here is a really cheap, simple "file tray." I know it's not fancy, but it's functional and cost me a roll of duct tape. And not even that b/c I didn't use the whole roll--not even half! The cereal boxes I don't count, since I'd have those anyway. I just saved these from the dumpster. :-D
     So, did you know that you can get duct tape in all kinds of pretty colors and designs now? Not just the dull silver that's been around forever. So, first thing you want to do is pick out a design you like. As you can see, I favored the blue with white flowers. You can also get it in sheets, by the way (the size of a normal piece of paper). But I found the roll to be the more practical and versatile option. 
     Besides the tape, you will need empty cereal boxes and scissors. I have for boxes in the pic here, but decided to just do three.






     First, you will want to trim the boxes so that they are the same length. Next, you will start wrapping tape around the boxes to hold them together.




     Repeat this step until the whole box is covered. I didn't actually cover the back or the bottom. I figured those parts wouldn't be visible, so why waste the tape? But you can do that if you want to!




     And there you have a cheap, simple file tray. Nothing fancy. Maybe something you don't want to show company. Maybe close friends who know how quirky and frugal you are. :-P Maybe one day I'll venture to make a lid for it for storage. I'll be sure to let you know when I do.

Standin' Tall Series from Brite Music

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Sunday, December 23, 2012

25 Days of Christmasmas: Day 25 #25DaysofChristmas #25 DaysXmas


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     Don't forget to check back every day through Christmas for a brand new post and giveaway!
     Today's post is from 3Ps in a Pod, and here is a sample of what is to come:
December 23rd

     Aren't you excited?!  It is almost Christmas!!  Well, today's featured post and giveaway is being held at 3Ps in a Pod. The featured giveaway is a fun, retro game system featuring 12 Pac Man and Pac Man related games!  We also have a special featured post is about some easy and clever ways to wrap beautiful  Christmas gifts ~ And who doesn't love the look of all the gifts neatly wrapped under the tree?
     Well, Alyson has put together a terrific set of ideas using items you probably already have, right in your own home. The beautiful package pictured above is just one of the simple yet appealing ideas offered! 
To check out the whole post and enter today's fun-filled giveaway, go here!

Saturday, December 22, 2012

25 Days of Christmas: Day 24 #25DaysofChristmas #25DaysXmas


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     Don't forget to check back every day through Christmas for a brand new post and giveaway!
     Today's post is from Mama Papa Barn, and here is a sample of what is to come:
 
¤Christmas Blogshare¤ 
Post of the Day - Dec. 22th
by Mama Papa Barn
Photo from Food.com
Have you ever thought about what other cultures and nations consume during the holidays? Well, you are going to learn about how ¤Guyanese¤ celebrate the holidays through food! Get the tasty bits here!

Friday, December 21, 2012

25 Days of Christmas: Day 23 #25DaysofChristmas #25DaysXmas


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     Don't forget to check back every day through Christmas for a brand new post and giveaway!
     Today's post is from Sweeping the USA, and here is a sample of what is to come:
 
Today Sweeping The USA is giving away an Electric Stainless Steel Fondue Pot!! Mmmmm fondue......
Go HERE for your chance to win today's giveaway!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

25 Days of Christmas: Day 22 #25DaysofChristmas #25DaysXmas


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     Don't forget to check back every day through Christmas for a brand new post and giveaway!
     Today's post is from Asha Butterflys, and here is a sample of what is to come:
Blogshare Post of the Day - Dec. 20th by Asha Butterflys 

 
During the christmas holiday it is a big thing for are family. Ever since i was a young child my mother always made the holidays so special decorating the house, making cookies and treats. Now, that I am older I am doing the same thing. Making the holidays bright and cheery.

For this holiday season and part of the
25 Days of Chistmas
I am going to making it special .
 
A Gift Purse Bag filled with
Flora :: The Garden Gucci Perfum,
Jewery and a few other goodies.
 
25 Days of Christmas Giveaway of the Day!
 

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Weight Loss Wednesday: The Importance of Water

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25 Days of Christmas: Day 21


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     Since I'm doing my 25 Days of Christmas post so close to the holidays, I thought it would be helpful for me to make a few suggestions for last minute gifts. And not only can you get them together last minute, many people already have a lot of these items at home.
     Obviously I can't promise that you have these things, but I know I keep a lot of these things around, so you might too.











Brown Sugar Scrub
This makes a great gift for the girls and ladies in your life that need a little pampering. Sugar scrubs leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.
Items needed: brown sugar, some kind of oil and optional vanilla extract

Homemade Bath Salts
Along the same lines as the sugar scrub, a lovely bath salt blend can work on sore muscles.
Items needed: Epsom salt, kosher or sea salt, optional scents and colors.


Personalized Mugs
This one is super easy and be a gift for anyone old enough to handle a glass mug! Fill it with a small bag of coffee or homemade hot chocolate.
Items needed: White cup, sharpie marker


Homemade Playdough
This one's for the kids. I don't what kid doesn't like playing with playdough! if you have a few cookie cutters to spare, add them in and make it a kit. ;-)
Items needed: flour, oil, salt, water, cream of tartar, food coloring

     I know these may not hit everybody on the list, but these are just a few ideas for when you need to get something together real quick. Homemade goodies are also a big hit, especially for the guys, and Sonya, our host has a great post on mixes in a jar on her blog, Parga's Junkyard.

     And now for today's awesome giveaway. It is a set of Nielson-Massey vanilla flavorings and cookbook. I love baking, so I use lots of vanilla. You can read a review of these here. Then you can enter using the rafflecopter form below@ Good luck!



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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Get Fresh with Charmin Freshmates #FreshmatesClean




     Okay, this might be a little TMI, but I just have to say I love Charmin. Forever I was always getting the cheapest brand of bath tissue, but when I finally tried out Charmin Ultra Strong bath tissue after combing a slae with a coupon, I didn't want to but anything else. In fact, I always get annoyed when DH buys the TP, because he gets the cheaper stuff and it's not as good a quality.
     but I digress. what i'm really here to talk about is Charmin Freshmates, which are Charmin's flushable wipes appropriate for children and adults alike. Sometimes you just need a little something more to leave you feeling fresh.
     Vocalpoint was kind enough to send me a full-size tub of freshmates along with this towel, which I thought was kinda funny. Even though it says "face" and "tush" which makes me think it's supposed to be a body towel, it seems a little stiff to me and I think it makes a great towel for putting on the floor for when you get out of the shower.



     As for the Charmin freshmates, I have to say since I have a potty-training toddler, they are great for that. They work like a wipe, but you can flush them. A little moisture is very helpful when your kid can't wipe themselves to well!
     My only gripe with the Charmin freshmates is that they seem to dry out a little too easily. But that can be fixed by adding some water to the tub.


     And now, through December 31, Charmin is running a sweepstakes where the grand prize is a $5,000 bathroom makeover and there are 42 daily winners of a tub of Freshmates. Go here for details on how to enter!
*Charmin Website
*Facebook
*twitter

*I received the above mentioned products from Vocalpoint. All opinions are my own.*

25 Days of Christmas: Day 20 #25DaysofChristmas #25DaysXmas


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     Don't forget to check back every day through Christmas for a brand new post and giveaway!
     Today's post is from Identity Discovery, and here is a sample of what is to come:
 

Popcorn and Cranberries

Blogshare Post of the Day - Dec. 18th
Stringing popcorn and cranberries for our Christmas tree has been a tradition my entire life. We have done it to bring the family closer and to save money in decorating. However, when I looked at other people's idea of how to string these garlands, I learned that my family does it a little differently than others. Check out my post on what we do differently and how you too can decorate inexpensively with an old fashioned flair. Also be sure you enter today's giveaway for Smiley Cookies (click here for the review). Enter Here

Tasty Tuesday: 1 Hour Breadsticks

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Monday, December 17, 2012

Make it Monday: Homemade Playdough

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Make Your own Sodas with Soda Sparkle

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

25 Days of Christmas: Day 19 #25DaysofChristmas #25DaysXmas


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     Don't forget to check back every day through Christmas for a brand new post and giveaway!
     Today's post is from Parga's Junkyard, and here is a sample of what is to come:
Blogshare Post of the Day - Dec. 17th by Parga's Junkyard
Have you planned your Christmas or Christmas Eve Dinner yet? For Christmas Eve I usually like to plan something easy to prepare, like Taco's! Check out my Menu ideas and recipes for Christmas Eve 2012 at the Junkyard HERE! While you are there make sure to enter today's 25 Days of Christmas Giveaway of the Day!
 

Free Blogger Opp: Sizzling Superbowl




PRESENTS


 
Prize:  


ARV $250


This Blogger Giveaway Event is FREE for the first link with announcement post. 
 Additional links are $2
Link Options:
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If you choose to not post the announcement the cost is $5 
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HOST Pages are available for $10

When: 1/3-1/17

Who: Open to US residents in the continental 48 states
**Bloggers worldwide can join in the participation as long as you have at least 50% US readership
Sign-ups close 1/1
**The blogger with the most referrals will receive the additional links at no cost
Click HERE to sign up and for more html info.

M.O.O.N. has now added several perks/discounts for frequent participation in our events but you must be a member of our Facebook group to be eligible.  Please visit the M.O.O.N. group if you are a blogger and would like more information regarding these perks and other group events.

Free Blogger Opp--Keurig v700


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Seeing Double! Keurig Vue 700 Event

Prizes: Keurig Vue V700 Brewing System + K-Cups
Event dates: 1/7 - 1/20 and 1/21 - 2/3

Free Blog Event! Sign-up here, BLOGGERS WANTED


     Here is a free blogger event from Mom to Bed by 8. Actually it is two events. But if you want to participate, you have to participate in both. Dates are 1/7-1/20 and 1/21-2/3. Free facebook or twitter link WITH announcement post. If you decide to sign up, please say I sent you!

Love with Food December Box

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25 Days of Christmas: Day 18 #25DaysofChristmas #25DaysXmas


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     Don't forget to check back every day through Christmas for a brand new post and giveaway!
     Today's post is from Dani Sue Dreams, and here is a sample of what is to come:

Christmas Trees: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly & the HUH?
The Christmas Tree is probably the most iconic image of Christmas. Every year millions of people all in the United States, Europe, Australia, and other parts of the world either dig out that dusty old faux tree, cut down a fresh one, and sometimes even invent their own! I remember my Grandma Ann did a different theme every year...one year she just had 2 columns of faux white pine leaves with all pink tinsel and ornaments. Throughout the years she had many different themes, some good and some outlandish...but always full of Christmas cheer. I scoured the Internet to bring you some of the best in show, worst in show, and everything in between...of Christmas trees. Get inspired or see what not to do! Read the whole post here.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Free Blogger Opportunity-New Mom

     If you're looking for a blogger opportunity and you love stuff related to new moms, there here is a giveaway for you!
     My Four Littles is looking for bloggers to help promote a big giveaway of prizes just for new and nursing moms!
     You get a free facebook or twitter link for an announcment post and your help promoting and the dats are January 14th--February 7th.
     Go here for more info and to sign up!

25 Days of Christmas: Day 17 #25DaysofChristmas #25DaysXmas


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     Don't forget to check back every day through Christmas for a brand new post and giveaway!
     Today's post is from Simply Raising 8, and here is a sample of what is to come:
 
  Click HERE to read about some Great Family Friendly Christmas Movies to watch with the family. Some of the other bloggers are posting easy to make Christmas gift ideas, Recipes and more. I will be having a giveaway for The Three Gifts Book by Daris Howard so be sure to click and stop by. (You can read the book review HERE)

Friday, December 14, 2012

Pacific Beach Peanut Butter--Wanna Spoon?

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

Beanfields Beans and Rice Chips @beansfieldsnack

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Torani Flavored Syrups @SheSpeaksup #SSTorani

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Monday, December 10, 2012

Newman's Own Organics--Product Review

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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Love With Food (November Box)

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Saturday, December 8, 2012

Think Baby Bottle and Conversion Kit

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Get Untangled with the Knot Genie!

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

JJ Cole Urban Bundle Me

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Cooking Light Selects @Cravebox

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Rock'n Baby Boutique

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Monday, December 3, 2012

Candy Cane Straight Candles from Crafted Candles

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Saturday, December 1, 2012

Teething Bling Teething Necklace

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