Monday, December 30, 2013

#Gianluca Leather Sandals from @ItalianShoes

You can't go wrong with a nice pair of leather sandals. They are fun and fashionable footwear. Plus, they make an excellent addition to an outfit for completing a nice look without being overdressed. I love wearing any kind of sandals. Leather or not, I think they are a great way to stay stylish and relaxed at the same time.

If you are looking for the best prices and the highest quality leather sandals, then a pair of Gianluca Leather Sandals might be an excellent choice for you.
I really like my new leather sandals. It's made of dark brown greased vachetta leather with leather sole handmade in Italy. One thing I love about these sandals is that the sole is hand stitched on the insole providing a superior finish and durability than the industrial system which is simply pasted. It's very unique, durable, comfortable and stylish.
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So whether you are a fan of flat leather sandals, sandals with a heel, or just need to find sandals for summer, Gianluca Leather Sandals can't be beat for comfort and durability. For more details or would like to order, you should visit italian-boutique.com today! You might want to like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter for updates and promotions.

Disclosure: Product(s) mentioned above were provided for FREE by Italian Boutique for product endorsement/review purposes I am disclosing this post in accordance with the FTC guidelines concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

1950's Poodle Skirt Outfit

The 1950’s were a time for rock-and-roll, freedom, and progress. There is no more iconic 50’s costume than the poodle skirt, which was designed specifically to allow the cool cats to groove freely to the music. Bring back the good times with a fifties costume from Hip Hop 50’s Shop.
Looking for a great 50's costumes or need a Halloween costume? Why not get your little tikes looking their best with a 50s poodle skirt outfit for children.
Dressing up is one of my daughter's favorite pastimes. She may be interested in playing with cars and dinosaurs but I have to tell you, she's a certified girly girl! She was ecstatic when I showed her the 3-piece 50' Poodle Skirt Outfit. I can tell she can't wait to put them on!
I might be biased, but she looks darn cute! I was impressed by the quality. The shirt and skirt are very well made and the poodle is just too perfect. The Poodle Skirt is made of high quality acrylic felt for a more authentic 50's look. The waistline is elastic and comfortable. The chiffon scarf is silky and sheer plus, it's wrinkle free! Great quality. The scarf definitely adds the perfect touch. I thought the idea of tying the scarf on top of her wavy ponytail is just lovely.

If you are wondering where to find a unique 1950′s vintage style tea party dress, you should check out Hip Hop 50′s Shop! They have everything from poodle skirts to saddle shoes, cat-eye glasses to leather jackets, and accessories. For more details or would like to order, you should visit 50spoodleskirts.com. You might want to like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter for updates and promotions.


Disclosure: Product(s) mentioned above were provided for FREE by  Hip Hop 50′s Shop for product endorsement/review purposes I am disclosing this post in accordance with the FTC guidelines concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Dinner At Saltgrass Steak House

Hubby turned forty seven last Sunday. Ayay, way to go hon! Daughter and I gave him a new pair of Levi's jeans, desk clock and family photo frame for his desk at work, and a new Converse Man Purse.
It was just a simple celebration. We took him to see The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and had a sumptuous dinner at Saltgrass Steak House. 
My order: Southwest Sirloin Steak and Shrimp.

Friday, December 20, 2013

Get Top Quality Flooring and Building Materials at BuildDirect

Building your own home can be very exciting but it can also be stressful and costly especially if you don’t have any idea how to go about it. One of your major concerns is to make sure that you don’t overspend. After setting a budget, you must look for a reputable retailer that offers quality but affordable home improvement products. When you purchase your building materials from a company like BuildDirect, you will not only get top quality flooring and building materials but you will also get huge savings because their products are being sold at manufacturer-direct prices. With their wide range of products, you are sure to find the building materials that you will need for your dream home. Aside from offering a reliable and hassle-free shopping experience, BuildDirect also offers dependable product delivery and access to experts that can provide any assistance that customers may need. You can read the various BuildDirect reviews that are posted online or visit BuildDirect’s Crunchbase page if you want to learn more about how they can help you build the house of your dreams and still stay within the budget that you have set.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Wonka Candy | Santa's Sleigh



Hey, with seven more days to go till Christmas it's time to take a reality check! As the year’s biggest holiday celebrations approach, moms like me are planning ahead for all of our entertaining, gift giving and decorating needs to ensure our friends and family’s favorite treats are available. Nestlé is here to help us with an innovative, budget-friendly candy and recipes that will leave us moms smiling and also have Santa skipping cookies and reaching for Nestlé candy!
We can kick off the holiday season with these unique products from WONKA, Nestlé Crunch and Butterfinger that are all less than $10 and are great treats for gatherings and as thoughtful gifts. Check out this treat that I made for my daughter! It's Santa's sleigh made of Wonka Gobstopper Candy Cane, Wonka's Laffy Taffy, and Marshmallows.
I'm excited to make some of this recipe ideas with my daughter this weekend. We're gonna be using the Wonka Sweet Tarts and Wonka Gobstopper Candy Cane. I'm excited!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Bonding Time with Dylan

My sister-in-law and her family from California came to visit us not too long ago. It was their first time to visit Texas, and we took them to the most visited spots in the city. Akesha had a blast and got to spend some time with her cousin, Dylan. We hope to see them again!

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Congrats Bryan & Jennifer

Yay, I got a new sister-in-law in the family! I just want to congratulate my BIL and his new wife who got married recently. I'm so happy for you both!
Sorry we we'rent able to come to the wedding.
I am also happy for the kids...they now have a new big brother! 
Welcome to the family Jenn and Quade!

WooBamboo Eco Toothbrushes

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.


Introducing the best way to keep your smile and your earth healthy. The Woo Bamboo Toothbrush: made from sustainable, stylish bamboo.
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If you are environmentally conscious and still using a regular toothbrush, then you should try Woo Bamboo Toothbrush. WooBamboo Eco Toothbrushes are a stylish and eco friendly alternative to the typical landfill-cluttering plastic toothbrush. They are made with bamboo that's sustainable, organically grown, biodegradable, antimocrobial, and panda-friendly!
My husband and I enjoyed using our new bamboo toothbrushes. The bristles are so soft. I like the fact that they are purely made from bamboo and natural wax, and is completely biodegradable. It's sleek and unique. And it's perfect for the whole family. I'm thinking of getting one for my daughter.
So if you are looking for a super soft toothbrush that is not abrasive on your gums, well this is the right one! For more details or would like to order, you should visit woobamboo.com today! Like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter for updates and promotions. So what are you waiting for?

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Our Dog is Limping

We rushed our dog, Buddy to the vet hospital two weeks ago. It was the day before we went out of town when we noticed he's limping. We have no idea how he hurt his leg but it seems to be causing him a lot of discomfort. We supposed to take him with us, but due to his condition he needed to be on leash for at least two weeks. 
 He's still limping his rear left leg at the moment. I hope he gets better or else he'll be wearing one of those dog leg braces. Surgery will cost us $1700, and we don't have money for that.
We went back to the hospital yesterday for follow ups, and the doctor gave us a few prescription meds. I'm glad he's not weak and still has appetite to eat. 

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Thanksgiving 2013

We spent our Thanksgiving this year at my BIL's house who lives near Dallas together with some of the Dias clan who flew from California. We also got to spend time with my almost ninety three year old father-in-law. 
 We had plenty of food and desserts. I also brought my new fondue fountain. 
 My inlaws did most of the cooking...lucky me!
 My brother-in-law and his new wife, Jennifer.
 My 13 year-old niece Bree also helped in the kitchen, and baked some cowboy boot sugar cookies!
Ended the night with pies, ice cream, sparkling cider, wine and Fast and Furious 6 movie.

LEGO Minifigure Family

This post brought to you by LEGO. All opinions are 100% mine.

It’s the Holiday Season once again and to help spread the holiday spirit, LEGO has created a browser-based app that allows you to create your own custom holiday card. With the LEGO Minifigure Family, you will be able to create holiday cards that feature minifigure representations of your family.

Your whole family, especially your kids, will surely have fun choosing the characters that will best represent them. You can add as much as 13 family members which include adults, children, babies and even dogs and cats. There are also 10 different scenes that you can choose from including the North Pole, the beach, the farm, and even the moon that you can use as your background.
After choosing your characters and your background, you then edit your greeting to make it more personalized. You can also share your holiday card on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, email and even download and print it if you want your own physical copy of your holiday card.
Your customized holiday cards will surely spice up your family’s holiday celebrations. Visit them today and start creating your own unique holiday cards!

My daughter and I had a blast creating our LEGO Minifigure Family. She did most of the customization. I'm sure your kids would love to create this fantastic LEGO Minifigure Family too!

PrestoPhoto | Photo Books at Awesome Prices!

If you are like me, you love taking as many photos as you can. Probably thousands of those images that need some sort of permanent home. That's why I would recommend PrestoPhoto! You can turn your photos into a book that's as unique with your own title and favorite photo on the cover.
I have a few set of photo books already, but I've never get a chance to have our wedding photos transform into a book. I had fun customizing our wedding photos at  PrestoPhoto.
 I am completely impressed with the results despite the fact that these photos were not taken from a digital camera. It turned out fantastic and the quality was awesome!
PrestoPhoto offer over 100 templates to choose from. You can select a template or create your book your way. Once you get started, you can mix-and-match templates as much as you like. This ratio will enable you to order ALL of the following book sizes. What I like about this company is that they don't make you pick just one. You choose the size and binding (hard or softcover, etc.) when you are ready to add the book to your cart. Then you can order many difference sizes and binding styles at once! Sounds awesome right?
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PrestoPhoto is the place where you can share your life and the wonderful journeys that color your living. They make it easy for you to create beautiful photo books at awesome prices that you can share with your family, friends and community. To get started, you should visit prestophoto.com today! You might want to like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter for updates and promotions. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

eMeals | Meal Planning Made Simple

Meal planning offers a number of benefits to families regardless of whether it is made for 2 people or a family of 4 or more. It allows homemakers to serve healthy meals to the family, eliminate food waste and save time and money. It can really be frustrating to come up with a meal plan that does not only suit your family’s nutritional needs but also your budget especially when you are pressed for time. You run the risk of making poor choices and serving the same dishes over and over again.
eMeals offer a revolutionary way of creating meal plans that are suitable to the eating style of the family and their size. The weekly plans from eMeals save you money because it ensures that you spend only on food items that you really need. The meal plan and the detailed grocery list that comes with it ensure that you save on time and money and more importantly, serve nutritious and delicious meals to your family. Through eMeals, meal planning and budgeting no longer has to be frustrating and time consuming.
There are 3 ways eMeals helps you save money:
No extra items – By sticking to the plan, you limit the extra spending on misc items.
Duplicate items – eMeals plans try to utilize items multiple times a week to reduce waste of throwing out food.
Store sales – eMeals planners try to incorporate your local grocery store sales into the plan.

I like the fact that eMeals gives you a shopping list that tells you what sales are going on in your LOCAL grocery story with items on your personal recipe list for the week - saving you time! All the ingredients you buy will be used in multiple recipes so that there is no waste.

Not only that eMeals saves consumers on average $1,000/year because of the smart meal planning, no waste, and store sales coordination! You should sign up for eMeals NOW because they can get 30% off. Something you definitely need to be thinking about after the holidays. So what are you waiting for?

I already signed up, and I can't wait to start cooking! You might want to like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter for updates and promotions.

Choice Home Warranty

A home warranty is a service plan that gives homeowners a way to safeguard themselves against the cost of unexpected home repairs. Our home and its main components including the A/C, heating and plumbing the appliances that we have undergo normal wear and tear. They can, at one point or another, break down without warning. Not every homeowner has the funds they need to cover such repairs and it can really be frustrating when it happens in times when funds are low. Choice Home Warranty understands the importance of providing homeowners security against expensive and unexpected home repairs. They offer home warranty that provides the type of coverage suitable the homeowner’s specific needs. Most home warranties generally cover the repair of major home systems and appliances. If a covered system malfunctions, they will immediately dispatch licensed and insured technicians that will service the homeowner’s warranty claim. Their iSpot Tv ad provides more information as to how Choice Home Warranty can ensure that your home’s major systems are covered and can be fixed at any given time.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Hassle Free Swim Goggles

Have you ever suffered from leaky, painful, or annoying goggles? Well, you're not alone. My family and I struggles with most swim goggles. They were a bear to adjust, tight, pulled out hair and always slid down the back of the head resulting in the ears being pushed out like dumbo. Needless to say putting on swim goggles was stressful and a battle. Without a comfortable strap you can't have good fitting goggles, and without good fitting goggles you get water into your eyes.
I'm glad I was introduced to Frogglez. Frogglez Goggles are designed for non-competitive swimmers who want a more comfortable, stylish solution to traditional archaic swim goggles.
My daughter owned quiet a few goggles over the years, and Frogglez is by far the best goggles she ever had. It's comfortable to wear and they don't leave red marks on the face. It's unique and innovative! I like the fact that they are very easy to get on and off even with her long hair. My daughter loves this product and can't wait to use it for her swimming class. I would highly recommend this to everyone.
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For more details or would like to order, you should visit madebymydad.com. You might want to like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter for updates and promotions. So what are you waiting for?

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.