Friday, May 16, 2014

California Delicious Giveaway!

Welcome to California Delicious Giveaway!

Hosted by Life of a Mad Typer & Sponsored by California Delicious

When you think of California, you think of bountiful fresh produce, delicious foods and fine wines. California has always been a gourmet food and premier wine destination, and California Delicious brings it all to you. Our dedicated staff has been working together for over twenty years in the San Francisco Bay Area to bring you the best quality and service possible. Since 1987, we have been delivering California gourmet selections in spectacular gift baskets and celebration packages.

Strategically located between San Francisco and the famous wine country of Napa and Sonoma counties, we love having the finest California products close at hand. Our buyers are always on the lookout for the tastiest local specialties: roasted almonds from the Central Valley, renowned chocolates from Ghirardelli Square, the freshest fruit from the Golden State, creamy cheeses from Sonoma Square and crisp Chardonnays from the Central Coast.. For more info check our review here

California Delicious is sponsoring a $50 gift card to their store, This prize is worldwide, however the gift basket must be mailed to a U.S physical address, no PO Boxes. Prize can be used towards shipping cost.
If you would like a chance to win complete the rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will run from 5/13 at 12:00 am- 05/20 at 12:00 am and is open to US residents ages 18+. All entries are optional, but completing more entries increases your chances of winning! Please refer to the full Terms and Conditions in the Rafflecopter.

Good Luck!

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Life of a mad Typer received free product in exchange for an honest review. Participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment, if you have any question feel free to email me at lifeofamadtyper(at)gmail(dot)com.

Monday, May 12, 2014

Japanese Weekend Giveaway

Welcome to Japanese Weekend Giveaway!

Hosted by Life of a Mad Typer & Sponsored by Japanese Weekend

Japanese Weekend Maternity designs have changed the way mothers-to-be look at maternity wear. Gone are the days of sloppy upsizing and non-functional clothing. Gone are the big bows and Peter Pan collars of "traditional" maternity wear. Japanese Weekend Maternity offers contemporary, functional and comfortable clothing, made with quality fabrics and solid construction. For more info check our review here

Japanese Weekend is sponsoring this giveaway so one of our lucky readers can receive a $50 gift-card to be used at their store, if you would like a chance to win complete the rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will run from 5/5 at 12:00 am- 05/20 at 12:00 am and is open to US residents ages 18+. All entries are optional, but completing more entries increases your chances of winning! Please refer to the full Terms and Conditions in the Rafflecopter.

Good Luck!

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Pamper Your Pet Giveaway

Hosted by:

Joans 5 Star Reviews and A Lucky Ladybug
and

Please be patient with our bloggers websites and load times since this is such a large event. The forms may take a little extra time AND it may seem like this one has a little extra work to enter. Even though each of the packages have their own giveaway form, you will find that most of the entries are identical. This way if you like/follow a page in one you will already have it done for the next!

Baby Comfy Nose GIveaway

Welcome to Baby Comfy Nose Giveaway!

Hosted by Life of a Mad Typer & Sponsored by Baby Comfy Care

The Comfy care products are developed to cover specific needs, they are family company and their products are created by their kids necessity and shared with ours . For more info check our review here

Comfy Care is sponsoring this giveaway so one of our lucky readers can receive a Baby Comfy Nose at home, if you would like a chance to win complete the rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will run from 5/5 at 12:00 am- 05/20 at 12:00 am and is open to US residents ages 18+. All entries are optional, but completing more entries increases your chances of winning! Please refer to the full Terms and Conditions in the Rafflecopter.

Good Luck!

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iTooch Educational Apps Giveaway 5/6 7 pm - 5/20 7pm Central Time

iTooch Educational Apps Giveaway Hosted by Pea of Sweetness

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

5000 Member Giveaway of DALLAS (1978-2013) The Official Facebook Fan Club!


The ORIGINAL Dallas Cast

James Robert Lendman opened this group and the fans came and now there are more than 5000 fans! We're celebrating with a GIVEAWAY of a few items related to Dallas. This is just for fun and does not involve FaceBook in any way.

The prizes for ONE winner will include:

1. Sticker of JR Ewing

2. A shooting script of the episode "The Venezuelan Connection" signed by Linda Gray

3. Matted photo of the original cast

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Monday, May 5, 2014

Shared article:: List of hobbies and what are yours?

List of Hobbies

In today's fast-paced and stressful times, indulging in a hobby is a much-needed breath of fresh air. When it comes to hobbies, the sky is the limit. Anything that interests you and makes you feel relaxed and happy can be cultivated as a hobby. Our section on hobbies has a wide range of areas that you can browse through if you're on the lookout for something different to take up as a hobby, or to nurture the hobby you already have. What's more, there are some hobbies that you can even make money from.

I have many hobbies and some things I find that when I see them from friends online or offline, I start them for the challenge and then I keep some as hobbies and others I do once in awhile.

List of Different Types of Hobbies

Antiques
Art Collecting / Collectibles
Arts and Crafts
Astrology
Astronomy
Beadwork / Beading
Ballet Dancing
Ballroom Dancing
Belly Dancing
Birdwatching
Breakdancing
Body Art / Tattoos
Body Piercing
Cake Decorating
Camping
Candle Making
Coin Collecting
Coloring Pages
Computer Games and Video Games
Cooking
Crochet
Cruising
Dancing
Dog Training
Diving / Snorkeling
Drawing / Sketching
Embroidery
Family Vacations / Family Fun
Fishing
Flamenco
Floral Arrangements
Gardening
Genealogy
Graffiti Art
Graphology / Handwriting Analysis
Handmade / Handcrafted Jewelry
Hiking
Hip Hop Dancing
Horse Riding
Hunting
Ice Skating
Irish Dancing
Italian Art
Jewelry Making
Judo
Kayaking
Kickboxing
Kids' Art
Kids' Crafts
Knitting
Kung Fu
Latin Dances
Martial Arts
Magic and Optical Illusions
Music
Acrylic Paintings
Face Painting
Oil Painting
Online Hobbies and Recreation:
- Blogging
- Online Chatting
- Online Dating
- Online Games
- Online Music
- Social Networking
Origami for Kids
Palmistry
Paper Crafts
Paragliding
Pet Adoption
Photography
Physical Exercises and Fitness Activities
Quilting
Radio
Reading
Riddles
Sand Sculpting and Sand Crafts
Sculpting
Sewing
Singing Lessons
Space Exploration
Stamp Collecting
Sudoku Puzzles
Rock and Mountain Climbing
Sailing and Boating
Salsa Dancing
Scrapbooking
Scuba Diving
Skateboarding
Skydiving / Parachuting
Snow Skiing
Snowboarding
Speed Skating
Stained Glass
Surfing
Swimming
Tango Dance
Treasure Hunting
Trekking
Vacations / Traveling
Watercolor Paintings
Wood Carving
Woodworking
Writing

Though we all may have similar appearances outwardly, our mind is but a bundle of complex interests and imagination, not possible for all to understand. A hobby is a way to escape from doing what is 'expected' from us, to doing what we 'like' to do. Maybe I would never be able to understand why Johnny Depp likes playing with Barbie dolls; maybe you will. If you like doing something, just do it! You don't have to think about the others; there are a plenty of things you are doing for them anyway!
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/list-of-hobbies-interests.html

What are your hobbies and interests?

Sunday, May 4, 2014

May 5 Teeboo Interactive Giveaway

Welcome to Teeboo Interactive Giveaway!

Hosted by Life of a Mad Typer & Sponsored by Teeboo

About Teeboo:

The mission of Teeboo is to create exceptional plush toys that are fun and interactive for kids and awaken their sense of nurturing, caring and loving. The quality plush toys are originally designed in Paris, France and made with the finest materials.

Teeboo is proud to create toys that are ideal for all ages and in full compliance with the stringent U.S., Canadian and European safety standards as they want to insure that the children playing with their toys are kept safe. Teeboo uses third-party, government-approved facilities to test and evaluate all of the toys, ensuring top quality and safety. For more info check our review here

Incredible Teeboo is sponsoring this giveaway so one of our lucky readers can receive this lovely plush at home, if you would like a chance to win complete the rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will run from 5/5 at 12:00 am- 05/20 at 12:00 am and is open to US residents ages 18+. All entries are optional, but completing more entries increases your chances of winning! Please refer to the full Terms and Conditions in the Rafflecopter.

Good Luck!

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Saturday, May 3, 2014

Rainbow Bridge: Cinnamon the guinea pig


Cinnamon the guinea pig who lived to be 12!

I entered into a scrapbook challenge and I called this Rainbow Bridge. She was a previous "show guinea pig" and was in the cage surrounded by other guinea pigs that we adopted from the Shelter. She is waiting for me with all of her adopted brothers and sisters at The Rainbow Bridge.

I created this page for the challenge

National Scrapbooking Day 2014 Hurry to get in the challenges in time!

image credit: Ben Franklin

HAPPY NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY Scrappers! I've been so busy scrapbooking that I never even knew the day was here until yesterday, Friday when I received an announcement (see below) from Scrapbook.com(and they are having a great time!)

image credit: Scrapbook.com

I'm entering everything I think I can do! You have almost a month to finish a number of these challenges but many are due tonight at 12am PDT. At least that's what I'm reading on many of the rules.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Profiteroles Recipes: Food Porn!


Image Source: Profiteroles Recipes

Ingredients: 1⁄4 cup milk, 1⁄4 cup water, 1.75 oz. butter, 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, 3⁄4 cup allpurpose flour, 3 eggs, one egg white for pastry and yolk for egg wash.
1. In a small sauce pan bring milk, water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil
2. Over medium heat, add flour all at once; with a wooden spoon stir vigorously for approximately 3 minutes (the flour will be cooking while you stir into the dough)
3. In a mixing bowl, add flour paste and on slow speed add 2 eggs and 1 egg white (one at a time) to incorporate; increase speed until smooth.
4. In a pastry bag with a desired tip (or a plastic gallon bag with corner snipped) pipe out round shapes and then brush with egg yolk.
5. Bake at 425 degrees for approximately 40 minutes or until dry on inside.
6. Cool completely before slicing and adding frozen Yonanas in middle

HAZELNUT PROFITEROLES
1. Split pastry in half and fold in store bought hazelnut spread.
2. Add 1 scoop hazelnut yonanas to center of profiteroles
3. Dust with coco powder

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES
1. Add 1 scoop Mint Chocolate Chip Yonanas to center of profiteroles
2. Drizzle chocolate syrup over top of profiteroles

This is my new food porn for the family! The one that I'm making is more of a Bananas Foster which has: Bacon Fat Carmelized (the bacon goes in another dessert!) Peanut Cream.
Tell me about your favorite Food Porn!

Glee Gum Candy Kit Giveawway until 5/14

Glee Gum Candy Kit Giveaway Hosted by Deals of Sweetness

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

M.O.O.N. Pamper Your Pet Announcement

Prize:

Interactive Feeder

Junior Interactive Feeder

Stimulo Cat Feeder

Paw Plunger Petite

Paw Plunger Large

Vetericyn Pet Med Spray for Skin care and Hot Spots

Newman's Own Organics Dog Treats Assortment

(3) Tuggo Dog Toys

(2) Petbrosia 3 lb Boxes

and growing...

ARV: $310+

Hosted by:

Joans 5 Star Reviews
and

Sign-ups close 5/6

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.

**If you are a company and would like to see your brand advertised in a M.O.O.N. event similar to this or a Blogger interested in working with M.O.O.N. please contact MakeOurOwnNetwork@gmail.com

Mother's Day Essay about my Mom 2014 and Giveaway


Image Source: FTD Mother's Day Selection

Essay Contest and Giveaway to enter:
Tell them about your mom! Though she’s worthy of an essay, share with them in 200 words or less a story of the mom in your life. What’s the best advice she’s given you? How has she raised you? Is she the funniest person you know? Every mom is a standout. Share with them a story that honors yours.

My essay:

My mom is alive and well today and youthful (no matter what she says!) She is a retired nurse and is working 2 volunteer jobs a week. She has two dogs that keep her busy.

My mom is a very funny person. She can fill your day just telling dog stories of the dogs that we had as a family when I was growing up at home. People who meet my mom love her instantly and she has a lot of friends both where she lives and from her days working as a nurse in PA.

Her love for dogs is what something that she passed on to me. When I got married we instantly brought rescue dogs into our home and did some fosters as well. My mom didn't get rescue dogs until I was married and she lost (to their death) a number of dogs (within her moves to Michigan and to where she lives now). I'm so proud of her and feel that I brought that love of dogs full circle since she now adopts like my husband and I do.

My mom also passed on her love for other people to me and being outgoing and talking to anyone (and I mean even strangers walking their dog while we are walking ours!) I know that many of her few different settings as a nurse naturally opened up these opportunities to be outgoing and meeting new people all the time and doing things for them that are so nice.

The way in which she would give the shirt off her back to strangers is what I do to this day. I'm really thankful in the ways that my mom started when I was a young child, demonstrating how to live my life as a loving and quality adult. I love you Mom!

* To FTD: This photo that I'm using from your page is the gift that I'm giving my mom this year. I'm always getting flowers from you for my mom and (RIP) my mother-in-law and step-mom.

On May 11, Mother’s Day will celebrate its 100-year anniversary. FTD is proud to be the only floral delivery service that’s been there from the start. In honor of the centennial and moms everywhere, they are looking for 100 Stories of Mom and will honor 100 Moms with a special bouquet of flowers.

Tell them about your mom! Though she’s worthy of an essay, share with them in 200 words or less a story of the mom in your life. What’s the best advice she’s given you? How has she raised you? Is she the funniest person you know? Every mom is a standout. Share with them a story that honors yours. Participants will have the option to post a video or share in 200 words with photo. The top 100 stories will receive a $50 FTD gift card. Here’s my story.

Read more at http://www.confessionsofanover-workedmom.com/2014/04/take-time-enjoy-cup-tea.html#F847byYe6IESud11.99

*To my readers: If you would like to order that bear and chocolate and roses, this is the information about it:

Just for You Mom Mothers Day Mini Rose

Starting at $24.99 $14.99 Sale

Sunday, April 27, 2014

My altered book for the CMCC 17 Challenge

Here is the Colour Me Playful Challenge #17

Use the above colors in this challenge.

The challenge is: Only the colours we indicate may be used for your project. Neutrals such as black, gray, white, vanilla, skin colours and kraft are also welcome.

This week we are using Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Pacific Point and Tempting Turquoise ...have fun!

We are permitted to use similar colors of our choosing that comes close to the ones named above.

My entry for this challenge is an altered book I made:

Planning to cook for Monday Night thanks to Lindsay of Pinch of Yum!

Sweet Potato, Kale, and Sausage Bake with White Cheese Sauce

image credit: Pinch of Yum

Lindsay, of Pinch of Yum writes, "I was not expecting kale to be such a superstar in this recipe, but it was really the crown jewel of the whole thing. I think that’s food karma – include good healthy things and more good things will come back to you, and it will probably be covered with cheese. Honestly, though, the just slightly wilted taste and texture with the salty bite and melted softness of the Gruyere was like heaven to me. And roasted sweet potatoes and Italian sausage are my bread and butter, so the combo altogether was obvi comforting and delicious."

image credit: Pinch of Yum

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Sweet Potato, Kale, and Sausage Bake with White Cheese Sauce

Author: Pinch of Yum

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (3-4 cups)
16 ounces Italian pork or chicken sausage, cut into small rounds
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
¾ cup milk
¼ cup flour
¾ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
2 cups finely chopped kale

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the sweet potatoes and Italian sausage. Shake to coat in oil, let sit for a few minutes to brown, and shake the pan gently again to move everything around. Repeat until the sweet potatoes and sausage both have golden brown exteriors. Toss with the kale and transfer to a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bring the broth and ½ cup milk to a low boil, then turn the heat to keep it at a low simmer. Whisk the flour and remaining ¼ cup milk to form a thick paste. Add this to the broth, whisking to keep the sauce smooth. Add ¼ cup Gruyere and stir until melted.
Pour the sauce over the sweet potatoes, kale, and sausage in the baking dish. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese and bake for 10 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Notes

This makes quite a bit of sauce - you might not need all of it depending on how sau-say you like things.

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Sketch 387 Reward Challenge April 2014

I love this challenge! I wanted to use some non blue pages to make another beach page about Sandie (my dog) and enter it.

I'm so glad that I have another page to put into Sandie's scrapbook! I kinda got away from working on that and I think I will continue to do more pages for her scrapbook tomorrow and the rest of the week until the May Challenge and the Colour Me challenge comes out.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Sketch 389 Scrapbook Challenge April

Today I am sharing a page that I made for the Sketch 389 Here's the challenge:

Here's my entry:

Journaling says: "Sandie (my dog) and John (my husband) go on the beach twice a day. We live at Silverstrand Beach, CA. I can't tell enough stories about living here. We love it!"

Materials Used:
Bazzill-Blind Date
Recollections Glitter cardstock
Ki- Perm Teal Scallop Page
Bazzill- Handsome (picture mats)
2 Beach Stickers
(sold at Michael's)

Scrabble Tiles
(found on Etsy)

Fancy Light Blue Ribbon
Light Blue Ribbon
(not sure where I bought this)

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

California Oranges $100.00 Value Giveaway 5/1-5/31

The sun is shining bright here in California, so I’m excited to share our next free blogger opportunity with you. This time we’re working with California Oranges to bring your readers the opportunity to win a gift box filled with goodies valued at approximately $100!

This gift box will include:

Certified Organic Oranges
Tangerine Balsamic Vinegar
Persian Lime Olive Oil
Orange Blossom Honey
Orange & Lemon Almonds

This prize package is being provided by CaliforniaOranges.com, which was started in 1997 by the family who has farmed Pleasant Valley ranch since 1909! Their award winning, certified organic, California Navel Oranges have come to be recognized by many as the World’s Most Delicious Oranges.
They have a variety of amazing treats your readers will be excited to have the chance to win! Click here to learn more about CaliforniaOranges.com and check out their amazing oranges.
All bloggers who sign up to participate in the giveaway event will get one link FREE Twitter or Pinterest link. Bloggers with more than 10,000 Facebook fans will receive an additional Facebook link! We simply ask that you post the HTML and Rafflecopter to your blog, and promote the event at least 3 times per week on Facebook, Twitter or the social media outlet of your choice.

Click here for more details and to sign up.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Mother's Day Gift for my mom


Mother's Day Gift for my mom http://www2.fiskars.com/.../Mod-Bath-Basket-for-Mothers-Day DIY Beauty Gift Basket with Peppermint Foot Scrub, Body Oil + Soap

photo credit: Henry Happened

http://www.henryhappened.com/peppermint-foot-scrub.html

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SOAP

step by-step photos found here \http://latikasoap.blogspot.ro/2013/04/diy-soap-gift-mothers-day-gift-idea.html

Friday, May 16, 2014

Monday, May 12, 2014

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

iTooch Educational Apps Giveaway Hosted by Pea of Sweetness

Sponsored by eduPad

Co-Hosted by Purple Monster Coupons, Ivy's Variety and Deals of Sweetness

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

James Robert Lendman opened this group and the fans came and now there are more than 5000 fans! We're celebrating with a GIVEAWAY of a few items related to Dallas. This is just for fun and does not involve FaceBook in any way.

The prizes for ONE winner will include:

1. Sticker of JR Ewing

2. A shooting script of the episode "The Venezuelan Connection" signed by Linda Gray

3. Matted photo of the original cast

Monday, May 5, 2014

List of Hobbies

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Glee Gum Candy Kit Giveaway Hosted by Deals of Sweetness

Sponsored by Glee Gum

Co-Hosted by Pea of Sweetness

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Read more at http://www.confessionsofanover-workedmom.com/2014/04/take-time-enjoy-cup-tea.html#F847byYe6IESud11.99

My essay:

My mom is alive and well today and youthful (no matter what she says!) She is a retired nurse and is working 2 volunteer jobs a week. She has two dogs that keep her busy.

My mom is a very funny person. She can fill your day just telling dog stories of the dogs that we had as a family when I was growing up at home. People who meet my mom love her instantly and she has a lot of friends both where she lives and from her days working as a nurse in PA.

The way in which she would give the shirt off her back to strangers is what I do to this day. I'm really thankful in the ways that my mom started when I was a young child, demonstrating how to live my life as a loving and quality adult. I love you Mom!

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Sweet Potato, Kale, and Sausage Bake with White Cheese Sauce

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

This gift box will include:

Click here for more details and to sign up.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014