Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Family Wall Art





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We have had this idea forever and it seems like others had the same idea as well. We wanted something for our walls that was personal and customized to just our family. What I wanted was to make our family names into a Scrabble like look on our walls. We couldn't find anything at the time to do this. My husband didn't want anything too heavy for the walls, and wanted to be able to re- position if ever we had to add a name in the future. He did a layout on Graph paper years ago, of course we had added quite a few names (we are now grand parents) since then so we are still a work in progress.

A company asked me if I wanted to review their product and I took one look and knew this is exactly what we need to do our project. I went with rounded corners as you can see above but they do have square corners and they have completely round tiles to choose from.  Each tile is 4 by 4 inches which is the right size we were looking for. They come with a sanding block and you can stain or paint them which ever way you would like too. These tiles are versatile, think coaster, art projects, ect. We are currently looking for the templates for the letters and numbers and we found a few options for hanging them on the wall. I have links to the tiles which will take you to all and to the options we came up for hanging tiles. 

We decided on 3 inch letters and 1/2 inch numbers, found them while putting this blog together for you. We have to order more tiles to  get all of our names done and work it out on our walls. We went from smooth walls to wood paneling. We rent so we have to deal with the walls we have at the moment. We live on a small income so we are still getting the supplies together to complete this but hope to get it up soon. Until then there are some inspirational pictures below to see just about how we would like to do ours. I hope you like this and hope to show you ours as we get it up. I am sure it will be years in the making for all of the extra bits around the letters but I am so excited we can finally make this happen.






















SpongeBob SquarePants Best 200 Episodes DVD Giveaway

SpongeBob SquarePants Best 200 Episodes DVD Giveaway

Welcome to the SpongeBob SquarePants Best 200 Episodes DVD Giveaway

1 winner

Host that put together this giveaway is SaraLee’s Deals Steals and Giveaways

My co-host for this giveaway is Michigan Saving and More
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This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. You are not eligible if you have won a prize from this sponsor in the last 12 months. This Giveaway is valid in the United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 9/16/19. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to SaraLee at s8r8l33 (at)yahoo(dot) com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment.If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email SaraLee at s8r8l33 (at)yahoo(dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Back to School with Bananas












School is just around the Corner and our daughter can't wait to show her friends her #BananasCollectibles #crushiecharacterFind the new sundae-style chocolate dipped with sprinkles on top Banana Collectibles Singles at Wal-Mart. #BananasToys  Above are my daughters favorite from Bunch1. 


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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Paperless Cards done Right

In our home we are getting ready for school to start after Labor Day here. As exciting as that is, it also reminds me of how close the Holidays are, the Birthdays, and that I want to make time for our whole family to get together from time to time. With more and more people using the internet as their main way to communicate, I have found that getting all of my kids together in one place takes time, and flipping of schedules to accommodate some dates.

Holidays for our family is a given but as a mom I love to see my kids and grand children on a much more regular basis. So finding this awesome site Paperless Post, I was able to make a Family Game night date for the whole year and invite my children in advance. The date and time are set and it goes out to them to their emails. So they can mark they will attend or won't attend with a click of a button.

While at Paperless Post I also put together my youngest daughters Birthday Invitation which will go out closer to her birthday. She wanted a sleep over with just her girl friends this year and from what I can remember this is about the age all of the other girls had theirs too, so I found a really nice set up and just put in our information and had a really nice invitation that she loved.

This site is quick and easy to use, when you sign up you get a few coins in order to make some really nice invitations, and don't worry there are plenty of awesome FREE invitations, birthday cards, etc to choose from, it is your choice. You can also add coins in which to make cards by using your credit card.

I am really excited about this new source to use and I know my Earth loving Vegan Daughter will also love this site. She is all about saving the Earth and learns each day about a new way to do it. For those of you who still like printed cards you can hold in your hands they are available too, just remember there is a 20 minimum order. Check paper cards out at Paper Source.



Now back to Paperless Post where you can find cards like my samples below, or much more. They even have flyers and greeting cards.

So easy to use just sign up for an account, browse what is available, create a card ( I just took their suggestions added in and took out what I wanted and had a card in seconds, literally), then add your guests and when you want the invitations sent out. You can come back to your account click on your event and see who has responded so you will be sure to have the right amount of items for those attending.

Now to make our invitations for the Holidays and checking out the Holiday Greeting Cards as well to make something really nice for our friends and family to cherish in the New Year. Check out Paperless Post and see for yourself how fun going Paperless can really be.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Shimmer and Shine Legend of the Dragon Treasure DVD Giveaway

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Welcome to the Shimmer and Shine Legend of the Dragon Treasure DVD Giveaway

1 winner

Host that put together this giveaway is SaraLee’s Deals Steals and Giveaways

My co-host for this giveaway is Michigan Saving and More
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Shimmer and shine

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This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. You are not eligible if you have won a prize from this sponsor in the last 12 months. This Giveaway is valid in the United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 9/10/19. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to SaraLee at s8r8l33 (at)yahoo(dot) com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment.If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email SaraLee at s8r8l33 (at)yahoo(dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

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This movie looks so colorful. I haven't seen new toys out for them in a while but glad the movie is around for the kids. MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enter
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Pet Weighter Giveaway

Welcome to the Pet Weighter Giveaway

1 winner

Host that put together this giveaway is SaraLee’s Deals Steals and Giveaways

My co-host for this giveaway is Michigan Saving and More
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Pet Weighter Giveaway Ends 9/11

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This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. You are not eligible if you have won a prize from this sponsor in the last 12 months. This Giveaway is valid in the United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 9/11/19. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to SaraLee at s8r8l33 (at)yahoo(dot) com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment.If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email SaraLee at s8r8l33 (at)yahoo(dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

Also we all “love it if you like us” on Facebook! If you like our blogs on social media it helps us bring you only the best giveaways and more of them! Don’t forget to stop by for your daily bonus entries.

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This would have been perfect for our Saint Bernard.
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Monday, August 19, 2019

2019 Fall Gift Guide Sponsor Information

2019 Fall Gift Guide – Sponsors Information

2019 Fall Gift Guide – Sponsors Information

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College Prep Science Giveaway

This is great for those homeschooling out there and regular students who will be pursuing Science after they graduate.  

College Prep Science #Homeschool #HomeschoolScience

About College Prep Science

College Prep Science is a Christ-Centered Focus Program. The purpose of "College Prep Science" is to give homeschooled students access to high level science that is focused on scientific inquiry, critical thinking, process reasoning, data collection, and the graphical and written representation of research. Greg Landry, Founder, College Prep Science, says, "we want to prepare competent, confident students for their remaining high school years, their college years, and life. The fact that our classes and labs are taught from a Christian / Creationist worldview does not mean they're 'watered down.' Quite the contrary - they are very challenging."
Meet Greg Landry:
Greg has spent the past 20+ years teaching science. He taught at a university, taught thousands of homeschooled students, has mentored students planning to pursue science / pre-med degrees, has designed and directed a university anatomy and physiology / biology / cadaver lab, has academically counseled hundreds of college pre-professional (pre-med, pre-dental, pre-physical therapy, etc.) sophomores and juniors, has designed science labs for homeschooled students, published and presented scientific research, AND has written science lab manuals!

College Prep Science #Homeschool #HomeschoolScience

College Prep Science Giveaway Prize Details!

The College Prep Science Back to School Giveaway Grand prize winner will receive a Full School Year (Two Semesters) Online Science Class ($680 value)! Live Online Classes are more than just a once a week teaching engagement. Students are assigned homework, take exams, and are provided with an end of course grade that can be retained for your student's homeschool portfolio and high school transcripts.
Live Online Classes at College Prep Science are available for Biology | Life Prep Biology | Chemistry | Life Prep Chemistry | Physics | Life Prep Physics | Human Anatomy & Physiology | Exercise and Sports Physiology | Pre-Anatomy & Physiology | Pre-Chemistry | Pre-Biology | Pre-Physics | Forensic Science & Human Anatomy | Embryology - The Magnificence of Human Development | Introduction to Biochemistry/Microbiology.
Visit the Live Online Classes details page to learn more about the classroom dashboard and high quality virtual lab service. There, you will also find answers to your questions on attendance requirements, class times, and school schedule.

REMINDER: Fall Classes Start September 9th!

Visit College Prep Science to Register Today!

College Prep Science #Homeschool #HomeschoolScience
The College Prep Science Back to School Giveaway Runner Up Winner will Receive a 2-Day Biology or Chemistry Lab Intensive ($280 value). Science Lab Intensives are offered in 15 cities during the Fall, 2019 and Spring, 2020. Each two day intensive is the equivalent of a full school year of labs! Intensives can be attended by future, current, or previous Biology or Chemistry students. There are no prerequisites to attend! Appropriate background information is presented prior to and during each lab that is performed.
Visit the Science Lab Intensives details page to find course details, event locations, daily schedules, and how each child will be able to apply what they have learned with "real-life" knowledge.

Back to School with College Prep Science #CollegePrepScience #Homeschool #Science #BTS
ENTER TO WIN!
Two Winners!
Runner Up will Receive 2-Day Biology or Chemistry Lab Intensive ($280 value)
Grand Prize Winner will Receive: Full School Year Online Science Class ($680 value)
The giveaway is open US Only, 18+
The giveaway ends 8/24 at 1159 pm est
Be sure to come back daily for more chances to win.

MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enter
Good Luck!




Mommy’s Playbook Giveaway Rules: This giveaway is Sponsored by College Prep Science and hosted by Mommy’s Playbook. Victoria and/or Mommy’s Playbook, Participating bloggers, are not responsible for prize fulfillment. By entering this giveaway you are giving the giveaway host and/or event sponsor permission to retain your email address for future communication, you may choose to opt-out of such communications at any time. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by any social media outlet including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. Please contact Victoria (at) MommysPlaybook.com regarding any questions you have pertaining to this giveaway.
College Prep Science Online Classes for Homeschool Students and 2-Day Lab Intensives in 15 Cities Across the Country 2019-2020 School year

SSV BTS Giveaway

I take several supplements on top of my Multi Vitamin with extra iron due to not having enough in my system such as Vitamin D, Iron, and C. Sometimes Children need extra supplements as well. Check with your Dr. to see what he suggests. 

 Time to gear up to a healthy school year for your children with Microlingual® tablets from Superior Source! Your kids will enjoy taking Superior Source Vitamins because there are NO PILLS TO SWALLOW! With over 180 vitamins, there are vitamins for everyone, young old and every need. Best of all, Superior Source Vitamins are MicroLingual® with “Under the Tongue Technology” that works fast, and are quickly absorbed into the body, dissolving in seconds. Did you know that…by swallowing supplements, as much as 50% of the potency is lost in the high acid environment of the stomach?
Give the kids the gift of health in #backtoschool vitamans and #WIN $60 #giveaway of @SuperiorSource #NoPills2Swallow!
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ENTER TO WIN a Superior Source Vitamins 6-Pack ($60 Value) on the easy giveaway form below. One lucky winner will receive a prize package that includes the following:
  • Children’s Vitamin D
  • Children’s Vitamin B
  • Children’s Iron
  • Vitamin C
  • Melatonin
  • Biotin
#WIN a $60 pack of #GMOFree, #SugarFree vitamins that instantly dissolve with our @SuperiorSource #backtoschool #giveaway! #nopills2swallow
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One Winner Will Receive a
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The giveaway is open US Only, 18+
The giveaway ends 8/27 at 1159 pm est
Be sure to come back daily for more chances to win.

For those who need a certain supplement this could be for you.
MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enter
Good Luck!

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Mommy’s Playbook Giveaway Rules: This giveaway is Sponsored by Superior Source Vitamins and hosted by Mommy’s Playbook. Victoria and/or Mommy’s Playbook, Participating bloggers, are not responsible for prize fulfillment. By entering this giveaway you are giving the giveaway host and/or event sponsor permission to retain your email address for future communication, you may choose to opt-out of such communications at any time. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by any social media outlet including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. Please contact Victoria (at) MommysPlaybook.com regarding any questions you have pertaining to this giveaway.

Smile Sox Giveaway

These are cute and a great way for kids especially the teens to show the way they are feeling. I know my teen would have to change her socks every few minutes to keep up with her ever changing mood.
All opinions expressed herein are my own!
New SMILE! SOX™ Brand Lets Kids (of all ages) Express Their Inner Joy, Goofiness, Grumpiness & Happiness With Colorful, Fun & Versatile Line of Affordably Durable Socks! Taking the phrase “Nothing you wear is more important than your smile!”, a NEW innovative brand called SMILE! SOX™ is being introduced to help everyone from little kids, to tweens, teens, and women to share their innermost feelings in the most creative, colorful, and eye-catching manner possible.
Wear A SMILE! Every Day” with the NEW line of #SmileSox for kids, tweens & women to express their inner joy, goofiness, grumpiness & happiness with colorful, fun & versatile line of affordably durable socks. WIN 6-pair 6-expressions of @SmileSox
Wear A SMILE! Every Day this Back-to-School Season!
The new SMILE! SOX™ line consists of six different sets of six socks featuring facial expressions running the emotional gamut from joy to crankiness to playfulness. Meet the SMILE! SOX™ family:
  • SMILEY! is always feelin’ happy! Let’s get the day started and have some fun!
  • JOLLY is full of happiness and delight! Come on, let’s go play!
  • WINKY! is the side-kick when you're feelin’ mischievous and playful!
  • GRUMPY! Grrr! Not feeling it today – goin’ back to bed!
  • GOOFY! Seriously? Let’s do something silly today! Who’s with me?
  • HAPPY! is content as can be! Feelin’ good and full of positive energy.
Show off your mood with @SmileSox! Get 15% OFF plus FREE shipping ($25 or more) when you purchase socks on SmileSox.com with discount code: smilesox15
And to make SMILE! SOX™ all the more fun, kids and tweens can mix and match SOX by wearing two expressions at the same time! What’s more, since Tween & Women’s size SOX can fit most adult women, Moms can enjoy SMILE! SOX™ alongside their kids and share a few family smiles together.
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Great Party Favors, Birthday and Holiday Gifts
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With @SMILESOX you can mix and match SOX by wearing two expressions at the same time! Get 15% OFF and FREE shipping ($25 or more) on the entire collection on SmileSox.com with discount code: smilesox15
ENTER TO WIN!
One Winner Will Receive a SMILE! SOX™ 6-Expressions Assortment!
The giveaway is open US Only, 18+
The giveaway ends 8/27 at 1159 pm est
Be sure to come back daily for more chances to win.

MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enter
Good Luck!


Mommy’s Playbook Giveaway Rules: This giveaway is Sponsored by SMILE! SOX™ and hosted by Mommy’s Playbook. Victoria and/or Mommy’s Playbook, Participating bloggers, are not responsible for prize fulfillment. By entering this giveaway you are giving the giveaway host and/or event sponsor permission to retain your email address for future communication, you may choose to opt-out of such communications at any time. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by any social media outlet including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. Please contact Victoria (at) MommysPlaybook.com regarding any questions you have pertaining to this giveaway.
Feelin’ Happy, Sad, Grumpy, Funny, Goofy or Jolly? Wear your expression with Back-To-School Special Promotion on NEW line of #SmileSox for kids, tweens & women. Wear a SMILE! every day – enjoy a 15% OFF + FREE Shipping at smilesox.com discount code: smilesox15