Friday, October 22, 2010
Awesome Silly Bandz DEAL!!!
As a parent I am still debating on how of a fan I am of this new craze "Silly Bandz Bracelets", only because there is constant fighting over them between my two children. On the other hand my children LOVE them. These are huge where I live and kids love to collect and trade them. As they like to say, "they are sooo cool"!
Tanga.com is offering 80 Logo Bandz Bracelets (Simpsons, Super Hero or Cartoon Packs) for only $4.99 plus $2.99 for shipping. Basically that is $8. This is an awesome deal and a great collection to choose from. I am thinking stocking stuffers!!!
Don't miss out on this. I don't know how long they will last. Here is the 3 collections you can choose from and what is included.
Super Hero:
1 – pack of 20 Wolverine characters
1 – pack of 20 Spiderman characters
1 – pack of 20 Batman characters
1 – pack of 20 Ironman characters
Cartoons:
1 – pack of 20 Scooby Doo 2 characters
2 – packs of 20 Looney Tunes characters
1 – pack of 20 Toy Story 3 characters
Simpsons:
1 – pack of 20 Kids characters
1 – pack of 20 TV characters
1 – pack of 20 Family characters
1 – pack of 20 Secondary characters
Pumpkin Carving Ideas
This next week will be the week many of you will carve those pumpkins. If you already carved them... well, you may need to get more to carve because most likely they are going to be rotting by Halloween (Which could add to the spooky and gross effect I guess?) ;0)
For the past two years I have gone above and beyond the normal pumpkin carving tradition. I do get a little selfish during this family activity and spend a little more time on my own pumpkin... But that doesn't mean I don't help them with theirs. I just love getting creative and trying new things and Halloween is the one time of the year I get to do this.
3D Pumpkin Carving
So my favorite way to spook my pumpkin is by making it 3D. I looked around online and watched several YouTube Videos which gave me great tips on doing so. Really all you need is some sharp knives and/or clay tools. I begin by cleaning the insode of my pumpkin first. This way I know how much depth on the sides I have to work with. From there I get a know and scrape the whole front of the pumpkin or at least the area I know I will be working on. From there I make my creation!
Here is an awesome 3D Pumpkin Carving Tutorial
*** TIP: To keep your 3D creation looking fresh, coat lemon juice over the area you worked on.
Painted Pumpkin
Another on of my favorite things to do is paint my pumpkins with acrylic paints. You can make so many fantastic creations using acrylics. Spray paint can be used as well if you are wanting to paint the whole pumpkin one main color. From there you can paint details with the acrylics. This can save time.
I also found this pumpkin at "Adrienne Trafford Art Blog" which I love!
Robotic Snap Pumpkin
I would love to create a few of these Robotic Snap Pumpkins, I just don't know if I have the patience for all the tecnichal stuff. however, I may attempt it. If not this year I will the next! Check out the Video below and here is the link to the tutorial.
Foam Pumpkin Decorating (For the busy mom and younger kids)!!!
This is the latest craze and I am loving it. Foam pieces are perfect for younger children and the mom/dad who maybe doesn't feel all that confident carving a pumpkin with a knife. You can purchase foam at local stores such as walmart or a craft store.
Of course there are millions of ideas out there and these are just some of my favorite unique ways of decorating a pumpkin for halloween.
For the past two years I have gone above and beyond the normal pumpkin carving tradition. I do get a little selfish during this family activity and spend a little more time on my own pumpkin... But that doesn't mean I don't help them with theirs. I just love getting creative and trying new things and Halloween is the one time of the year I get to do this.
So my favorite way to spook my pumpkin is by making it 3D. I looked around online and watched several YouTube Videos which gave me great tips on doing so. Really all you need is some sharp knives and/or clay tools. I begin by cleaning the insode of my pumpkin first. This way I know how much depth on the sides I have to work with. From there I get a know and scrape the whole front of the pumpkin or at least the area I know I will be working on. From there I make my creation!
Here is an awesome 3D Pumpkin Carving Tutorial
*** TIP: To keep your 3D creation looking fresh, coat lemon juice over the area you worked on.
Another on of my favorite things to do is paint my pumpkins with acrylic paints. You can make so many fantastic creations using acrylics. Spray paint can be used as well if you are wanting to paint the whole pumpkin one main color. From there you can paint details with the acrylics. This can save time.
I also found this pumpkin at "Adrienne Trafford Art Blog" which I love!
I would love to create a few of these Robotic Snap Pumpkins, I just don't know if I have the patience for all the tecnichal stuff. however, I may attempt it. If not this year I will the next! Check out the Video below and here is the link to the tutorial.
This is the latest craze and I am loving it. Foam pieces are perfect for younger children and the mom/dad who maybe doesn't feel all that confident carving a pumpkin with a knife. You can purchase foam at local stores such as walmart or a craft store.
Of course there are millions of ideas out there and these are just some of my favorite unique ways of decorating a pumpkin for halloween.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Fabulous Friday Linky!!!
It is almost that time again..... for the 2010 Christmas Gift Guide. I have great stores and products to share with you and of course tons of giveaways!!! Nov. 1 will be the official day that I will introduce you to who and what is on the 2010 Christmas Gift Guide.
Some of you may be interested in hearing about my resent visit to the DownEast Home & Clothing Bloggers MIxer Event! There are some great sales and promotions going on right now at DownEast Home & Clothing that you will want to know about.
Now for some giveaways around the bloggersphere!
Some of you may be interested in hearing about my resent visit to the DownEast Home & Clothing Bloggers MIxer Event! There are some great sales and promotions going on right now at DownEast Home & Clothing that you will want to know about.
Now for some giveaways around the bloggersphere!
DownEast Home & Clothing Blogger Mixer Event & PINK SALE (In Store & Online)!!!
Just recently, DownEast Home & Clothing hosted a "Bloggers Mixer Event" at one of their local locations. I was so excited to have received an invite and learn what the event was all about. This was DownEast's first ever "Bloggers Mixer Event" and I was very interested to see what it was all about.
DownEast Home & Clothing has been working with bloggers for a while now and have gained a great appreciation for bloggers and their readers. They have found that the bloggersphere has had a great impact on their advertising and their customers. As a thank you, they invited local Utah bloggers to tour their store, see the brands which they carry, their great prices and gave us a sneak peak of what is to come this Nov. at their opening Christmas Sale (The day after Thanksgiving).
DownEast will be bringing some great toys and adorable kids items to their stores for the sale. They displayed some of these items for us to view. I feel in love with their dolls and stuffed animals. The stuffed animals were full of color and unique fabric. They were so unique and I have not seen anything like them. I gave in right before I left and had to get the elephant (So CUTE)!
Another favorite of the items I found was this beautiful table. It was adjustable to where you could shorten it and fit a small group of 6 or add on the extensions to hold 10-12 people. The detail was so natural and beautiful. There was such a great selection of furniture and styles.
Even better were the prices. DownEast carries top name brands and can save you up to 90% off of national prices. It was great going through the clothing they carried. So many great name brands and exceptional prices. I didn't get any pics of the clothes but I did find some fun mobiles that I would go great in a little girls or boys room. Check out those prices!
Butterfly Mobile
National Price $32.99
DE Price $17.00
Boat Mobile
National Price $39.50
DE Price: $19.99
From Now through November DownEast Home & Clothing is running a promotion to help you spice up holiday homes. DownEast has everything you need to prepare you and your home for the holidays. As a thank you DownEast Home & Clothing is offering gift cards ranging from $25-$250 for buying different items in the store.
DownEast Home & Clothing has stores located in Arizona, Idaho and Utah.
PINK SALE (In Store & Online)
Right now at DownEast Basics (Clothing Line) you can purchase any pink tee and/or cami for $5. Not only is this half off most of their pink items original prices but 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the "Fight Against Breast Cancer". Sale Ends Oct. 31 2010.
DownEast Home & Clothing has been working with bloggers for a while now and have gained a great appreciation for bloggers and their readers. They have found that the bloggersphere has had a great impact on their advertising and their customers. As a thank you, they invited local Utah bloggers to tour their store, see the brands which they carry, their great prices and gave us a sneak peak of what is to come this Nov. at their opening Christmas Sale (The day after Thanksgiving).
DownEast will be bringing some great toys and adorable kids items to their stores for the sale. They displayed some of these items for us to view. I feel in love with their dolls and stuffed animals. The stuffed animals were full of color and unique fabric. They were so unique and I have not seen anything like them. I gave in right before I left and had to get the elephant (So CUTE)!
Another favorite of the items I found was this beautiful table. It was adjustable to where you could shorten it and fit a small group of 6 or add on the extensions to hold 10-12 people. The detail was so natural and beautiful. There was such a great selection of furniture and styles.
Even better were the prices. DownEast carries top name brands and can save you up to 90% off of national prices. It was great going through the clothing they carried. So many great name brands and exceptional prices. I didn't get any pics of the clothes but I did find some fun mobiles that I would go great in a little girls or boys room. Check out those prices!
National Price $32.99
DE Price $17.00
Boat Mobile
National Price $39.50
DE Price: $19.99
From Now through November DownEast Home & Clothing is running a promotion to help you spice up holiday homes. DownEast has everything you need to prepare you and your home for the holidays. As a thank you DownEast Home & Clothing is offering gift cards ranging from $25-$250 for buying different items in the store.
DownEast Home & Clothing has stores located in Arizona, Idaho and Utah.
Right now at DownEast Basics (Clothing Line) you can purchase any pink tee and/or cami for $5. Not only is this half off most of their pink items original prices but 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the "Fight Against Breast Cancer". Sale Ends Oct. 31 2010.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Christmas Gift Guide 2010
It's that time again for the 1010 Christmas Gift Guide. I have been able to collect some incredible products this year and I am very excited to share these with all of my readers. To get started I have a list of all the participating companies. Grab the button and add it to your blog (This will add as extra entries on all Christmas Gift Guide Giveaways)! You may also want to make sure you are subscribed to Catch the Drifts... newsletter so you can keep up with all the giveaways that will be posted this month. I will also be updating the giveaways on this page and their links.
So let's begin!!!!
2010 Christmas Gift Guide
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(30% off any women's apron)
Code: TAKE30OFF
Expires: 12/31/2010
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Expires: 12/31/2010
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KT Tunstall Tiger Suit REVIEW!!!
KT Tunstall recently released her latest cd "Tiger Suit" Oct. 5th. I have been a fan of KT Tunstall since I first heard her song "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree," on the radio. Her raspy voice is so unique and yet so real. It isn't like one of those voices where they are trying so hard to sound good and are just singing the song. KT's Voice has depth and tells a story with emotion. Of course I was very excited to be one of the first to hear her newest release.
"KT Tunstall is a Grammy-nominated, multi platinum, scottish-born singer songwriter. Many of you will be familiar with some her hits such as "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree," "Suddenly I See," Other Side of the World" or "Hold On". Tiger Suit heralds the beginning of a new musical adventure for KT. Organic instrumentation is blended with dance-friendly textures, the results of which she has dubbed “Nature Techno” to encapsulate the album’s collision of raw, upfront rootsiness and sleek electronic textures."
Review:
You will not be dissapointed with this cd if you are already a fan. Even if you are not familiar with KT Tunstall you probably will become a fan after hearing this cd. The description above says it all. The music has a very organic sound and in ways I find authentic. The songs are very enjoyable to listen to and have catchy beats and tunes. It is even hard for me to choose a favorite song as I actually enjoy every one of the songs on this cd. That is a first! You can preview the album HERE!
For those of you who would love to see KT Tunstall in concert you may get your chance. Starting Oct. 31 - Dec.1 the tour begins. You can find the tour dates on KT Tunsall Facebook Page.
Buy It:
You can purchase TIger Suit at Amazon for only $11.88
***This review is my personal opinion and for my opinion I am entered to win a gift card through One2One Network by participating.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Deals of the Day!
Lego Fans!!! Get awesome T-shirt and Legos for only $6 at Walmart ($6.97 after shipping)!
If you love Fleece Blankets or at least love to make them you better hurry over to JoAnn Fabric and Craft Store for their Moonlight Madness! This is such a great event and there are so many great deals. Ends Oct. 23!!! (Online & In Store offer)
(FREE Shipping on orders $35 or more with code: msl224)
If you love Fleece Blankets or at least love to make them you better hurry over to JoAnn Fabric and Craft Store for their Moonlight Madness! This is such a great event and there are so many great deals. Ends Oct. 23!!! (Online & In Store offer)
(FREE Shipping on orders $35 or more with code: msl224)
More FREE Halloween Printables!
Remember those adorable Cupcake Toppers/Wrappers created by "Momma Go Round"? Well you will find these and so much more at one of my favorite sites TipJunkie.com
Thanks for sharing Nina
Go to Tip Junkie's post "20 FREE Halloween Printables"! (If you type in "Halloween" under search you will also find several other great halloween ideas!
Thanks for sharing Nina
Go to Tip Junkie's post "20 FREE Halloween Printables"! (If you type in "Halloween" under search you will also find several other great halloween ideas!
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