Friday, October 31, 2014

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Giveaway

Home For The Holidays Final
WELCOME TO THE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS GIVEAWAY!!!
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A special thanks to all the bloggers helping to promote this giveaway!
Are you staying home for the holidays? Are you entertaining family and friends for the holidays?
We want to make your life just a little easier.
Most of the products will have reviews posted very soon at Michigan Savings and More.
These sponsors are here to help:
$25 Restaurant.com (sponsored by StellarManicMonny2)
Mystery beauty box – (Blog sponsored)
Old Factory Candle Gift Set
GRAND PRIZE
Over $500 value
Wild Dill eGift Card Granny Square Afghan in Pastel Colors Zabada Bathroom Glove and Bathroom Marvel All Beauty Water Cardboard Snowflake Wreath - Large Sized, White $25 Restaurant.com Gift Card LoveCoups Paper Pumpkin Christmas Fun Tote Bag and Fabric Markers Christian Audio Drama Downloads BOX4BLOX
Colors and More Colors Now My child
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JollyAwesomePetTags gift card
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1ST PRIZE
Over $400.00 value
Smile Brillant tray creation kit plus 3 whitening and 3 desensitizing gel syringes The Gathering of Friends Volume Six A Year of Holidays at Home with color coordinating paper placemats PC SpeedBoost The LoveBook Body Glove SURGE Peach Mango Shot $25 Novica gift card Newman's Own Organic dog goodies Faucet Face Eco-Friendly Reusable Glass Water Bottle Bluapple 2-Pack Quilted Christmas Stocking
Colors and More Colors Now I lay me down to sleep 8x10 print
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JollyAwesomePetTags gift card
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2ND PRIZE
Over $300 value
Men's Red Sandalwood Watch Deco Mesh Christmas Wreath Black Classic Leather Original Wallet Squeasy Snacker 6oz & 3.5oz Rollick! Zim's Advanced Cold Sore Kit small picture puzzle Olaf Face Cookie cutter 4"
Old Factory Candle Gift Set
BOX4BLOX
Colors and More Colors There's this boy
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JollyAwesomePetTags gift card
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3RD PRIZE
$16.95 value
JollyAwesomePetTags gift cards
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4th PRIZE
$16.95 value
JollyAwesomePetTags gift cards
Now let's take a look at the awesome prizes.
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The Gathering of Friends Volume 6
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$52.50 value
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Allett Inc
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$34.95 value
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D Stull's Creation

$180.00 value

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Stretch Money Holder
stretchanimation2
$10.95 value
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Faucet Face
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$16.00 value
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Colortime Crafts and Markers

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Christmas Tote and Markers
$19.00 value
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Zim's Advanced
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$38.00 value
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Simplastix Innovations
Box with Lego
$39.95 ea
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The Bluapple Company
bluapple-medium
$9.99 value
See review HERE
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Brinkman Adventure
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$5.00 value
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Zabada Clean
zabada
$70.00 value
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Smile Brillant
smilebrilliant-teeth-whitening-kit
$139.95 value
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Stampin' Up
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$19.95 value
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Squeasy Gear
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$27.98 value
You can read Laura's review HERE.
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Newman's Own Organic
NellPa_OnlyDog
varies
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Lovebook
lovebook
See review HERE
$39.95 value
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LoveCoup
600 (2)
See review HERE
$24.95 value
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Piczzle
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See review HERE
$14.95 value
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Cardboard Safari
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$50.00 gift certificate
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Wreaths By Jenn Neel
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$45.00 value
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Body Glove SURGE
Peach_Mango_Bottle
$27.99 value
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JB Cookie Cutters
Frozen-Olaf-Face-Cookie-Cutter-Set
snowflake
$14.50 value
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NanaSewingRoom
red white quilted stocking$5.00 value
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Jolly Awesome Pet Tags
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$16.95
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Woodie Specs
woodie watches 5
See review HERE
$109.00 value
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Colors and More Colors
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$8.00 - $24.00 value
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PC Speedboost
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See review HERE
$39.97 value
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Old Factory Candle Gift Set
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All Beauty Water
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$40.00 value
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Wild Dill
wild dill
TBD
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The Game Chef
Rollickbox$24.99 value
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Simplastix Innovations
Box With Lid Off Labelled
BOX4BLOX
$39.95 value
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If you have won prizes in the past from any of the sponsors you are not eligible for this contest!
Five winners will receive the gifts mention above from a variety of sponsors. This giveaway begins on 10/31 12:00 am at and ends on 11/30 at 11:59pm (times are Eastern) and is open to Continental US residents ages 18+. Winner is subject to eligibility verification and will have 48 hours to confirm before a new winner will be drawn. For any questions/concerns please EMAIL las930@charter.net Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Rafflecoptor Tools. None of the blogs are responsible for prize delivery.
GOOD LUCK!

Wow what a great line up of prizes. I would love if one of my readers can win one of the prizes. MarksvilleandMe wishes everyone who enters Good Luck!


Yoga Design Lab - Premium Yoga Mat w/ Strap Review





Product Description

This ultra-sleek looking lightweight mat is designed to be the ultimate yoga mat for home, studio, and travel.• Extra comfort and durability comes from our specially designed eco-friendly memory foam.

• Instantly reduce injuries with the thickness, grip and responsiveness of the mat which allows you to maintain perfect balance during poses.
• You'll love the convenient carrying strap included with your mat, that allows you to easily toss it under your arm as you head to class.
• 72 x 24 x 5mm 
• Zero odor.
• Eco-friendly: Free of Phthalates, Latex, metals, harmful toxins, and SGS Approved.
• Easy to wash: Simply wipe down your mat with a non oil based soap or detergent, then rinse off. Hang dry. DO NOT PUT IN DRYER.



MarksvilleandMe reviews Yoga Design Lab Premium Yoga Mat w/Strap

I have done yoga on and off since I was about 6 or so years of age, but one thing I have never owned was a Yoga Mat. One because I didn't know where to get one, two I didn't know what kind to get when I did find them, and three they never seemed long enough. 

I have to say that the Yoga Design Lab - Premium Yoga Mat w/ Strap is long enough. Finally something made for those that are on the taller side as well as on the bigger side. I am in no way thin but it doesn't change me wanting to stay as flexible as possible. Fibromyalgia keeps me from doing exercise on a regular basis because of the pain, but on good days you will find me walking, cleaning, cooking, and if time permits, getting down on the mat to keep my body as nimble as possible.  

I have quite a lot of knee problem and even though this mat is thick it is still not think enough to lessen the pain in my legs when my Fibromyalgia is bothering that area of my body. I find that just putting the mat onto another soft rug helps out even more when I have pain from my Fibromyalgia. The more I can move or stretch the more weight I lose and the better I feel about my health so that I can spend time with my family for years to come. 

You can buy a Yoga Design Lab - Premium Yoga Mat w/ Strap  on Amazon.

You can find out more about Yoga Design Lab on:
#yogadesignlab

Disclosure: MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact as at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.

Low Back Pain Program Review



Product Description

Learn how to self treat chronic lower back pain easily and safely with this fully illustrated, instructional, low impact, pain-safe, exercise guide long term.
The majority of cases of chronic lower back pain are either directly related to, or worsened by specific muscle weaknesses and imbalances.
This specifically designed guide carefully teaches the correct methods to move, train and strengthen your body to properly relieve back pain. It uses non-surgical, non-medicinal, and safe methods for all ages and difficulties. It will help with your current pain, to prevent the return of pain, and to reduce your dependency on medication and surgery.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You will relieve your pain as you learn a series of short and effective exercises. The exercises will teach you how to treat and recondition several misunderstood and neglected areas of the lower back, hips and legs that can lead to lower back pain.
The Low Back Pain Program demonstrates effective, very low-risk exercises, stretches and movements to treat and prevent: lower back pain, backache, back spasms and more, long term with a careful, concise, 'at home' guide. This book contains 45 important exercises, over 170 detailed illustrations, 3 treatment and conditioning levels, 1 maintenance level and 4 progress charts.

The exercises condition and restore proper mobility and function for your lower back, hips, legs and pelvis, allowing painful areas time to heal and recover. The guide begins with 13 'Limited Mobility Exercises' to improve your flexibility and address your stiffness and tightness that contribute to and worsen lower back pain. 19 'Progressive Exercises' then, stimulate, develop and strengthen the muscles and joints necessary to protect the lower back from pain. 13 'Challenging Exercises' are then taught to reinforce, correct and re-educate the muscles and joints to move and operate functionally and effectively to prevent recurrence of lower back pain. Upon completion of these exercises, 11 simple 'Maintenance Exercises' selected can then be seamlessly used throughout your daily routine as needed to keep your muscles optimally conditioned to protect your lower back from imbalances and pain.

The exercises are founded on the methods of exercise therapy, physiotherapy, and lower back pain and injury rehabilitation. They are intended for home use and can be performed at the users convenience and comfort level.

This guide provides those in pain, a much needed alternative to popular exercises and stretches that are recommended but still do not resolve the cause of the pain. It will benefit the user throughout their life as their physical needs change with age and lifestyle.

MarksvilleandMe reviews Low Back Pain Program 

When I first got this book I was hoping for some exercises to help me with my back pain. I have arthritis of the lower lumber along with Fibromyalgia so sometimes my movement is very limited. Over my lifetime I have done yoga on and off and have recently gotten back into doing poses. With that being said there aren't many days I can actually do them because of pain in my body.

What I found in this Low Back Pain Program were moves I could do even when I had limited mobility. This was just what I needed for days I couldn't do more then get up and go to the bathroom. They are easy and so far have helped out. On really goods days I am able to get down and do some of the floor exercises. 

Yes even me at 350+ pounds can do many of these exercises, and they were much different then the ones I was given for my lower lumber. As long as they don't hurt me or make my pain worse I will continue to use them and try out more of the floor exercises  on my good days. 

The more weight I lose, the more I find that I can do just a bit more on my good days, and that is a good thing. My body has been in pain so long that any good day is something to look forward to. These are the days that I can get things done that I couldn't physically do on the many pain filled days I have had. These are the days that I can do extra walking, or stretching. I do all of this so that I can spend more time with my family which is the most important thing to me here on Earth. 

You can find out more about Low Back Pain Program on: 
 #lowbackpainprogram

Disclosure: MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Who's Under The Bed Review


MarksvilleandMe reviews Who's Under The Bed?
written by 
Ally Nathaniel

This was a whole new look about bedtime, monsters, and children. One that even my 6 year old and I myself enjoyed. I love books that make children go "Hey wait a minute, shouldn't it happen this way?" Who's Under The Bed will do that for both you and the child or children you are reading to. I can't tell you what happens because it will spoil the story.

If this is any indication how good Ally Nathaniel's other books are then we are in for a treat. Look for more reviews by MarksvilleandMe very soon by the Author Ally Nathaniel. 

 You can purchase Who's Under the Bed? on Amazon.

You can find out more about Ally Nathaniel here and on: 
 #childrenbookreview

Disclosure: MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Mini Milestones




Here in our home October marks a lot of firsts this year. The biggest was celebrating our 24th and 25th Anniversary together on October 9th. You may wonder how is it 24 and 25. Let me explain we have been dating for 25 years and married for 24 years. We were married a year to the date later of our first date.

We make sure to make time for each other each week, from dinner and movie nights to just having what our children call a bed picnic which is just us having popcorn, or cheese and grapes while playing a board game or watching a movie on DVD or through NETFLIX.


On our very first date back in 1989 we watched Parenthood staring Steve Martin. We have revisited this movie over the years to compare to our own parenting. 

This October our second born daughter Dennise who is a Senior was chosen as Student of the Month by the Philmont Rotary Club. As well as our youngest daughter Dorothy who is in 2nd grade being picked to be Rock Star of the week in her classroom.


Another first for our family was our daughter Dennise going on a trip to Florida with her best friend Lily. Dennise is the first in our family to go to Disney World, Sea World, and Florida. The furthest anyone had traveled before this was to Washington D.C. My personal furthest was New Jersey. When we think of road trip vacations we always think of National Lampoon's Vacation.


Another first for our family was also going to a Annual Meeting for the Blood disorder that  my children and I have. It was held at the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge which has an Indoor Water Park. Two firsts rolled into one. Our family had a great time.



We had some other milestones like our daughter Deanna playing her last year of youth soccer, she will be moving up to the school team next year. My 9 month old grand daughter Lainy getting her first tooth, and my 3 year old grand daughter Lilly finally being totally potty trained night and day. Life is full of milestones that pave our paths in life.

Even though the above titles are not available on NETFLIX Streaming at the moment our family did enjoy many streaming titles this month such as.

The Boxcar Children which I read as a child, The 100 which I just started, My husband is a sci-fi lover so we have been watching all of the Star Trek shows again and just finished Star trek Voyager. My favorite scary movies are from the Halloween series. Hemlock Grove which is a Netflix original series is good if you are into werewolves and vampires the same with Vampire Diaries, Bitten, and Wolfblood. I love Zombie movies so I have been watching The Walking Dead. We have also watched Revolution, The Andy Griffith Show, Scooby Doo, Goosebumps, R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, Teletubbies, Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest and many more. With Netflix streaming we are always sure to find something to watch be it for my grand daughters age, my teenager or for us adults.


Being a part of the NETFLIX Stream Team I was give a few ideas to share with my readers. One of which is a craft or project to do with your family.  A Milestone Memory Box. Directions can be found here. Although the directions call for a wooden box I could see this being made with a baby wipe box as well. Our family likes to reuse items as much as possible, so this would be our pick in case you are looking to use something other then a wooden box.



They have also included a recipe to make chocolate covered pretzels which you can find here but keep an eye out for my family making these coming soon.

 #StreamTeam



Disclosure: MarksvilleandMe is a part of Netflix Stream Team receiving free streaming service and other gifts through out the year in exchange for us blogging about Netflix and Netflix streaming services.