الجمعة، 27 ديسمبر 2013

Last Minute Gift Ideas -- Surprise the Coffee/Tea/Cocoa Lover in Your Life w/ the New NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Coffee Maker #Sponsored @DolceGustoUS #MC (Review)

Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting(#MC) for NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a thank me for my participation. 





NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto is the only machine that truly delivers delicious, coffee house quality creations every time with patented smart capsule technology delivering up to 15 bars of professional pressure and espresso technology.”



Gone are the days when you can brew a pot of coffee for holiday gatherings or parties.  Because people have grown accustomed to ordering their own unique coffee blends, frozen drinks and flavored hot beverages, it is even harder to please everyone with just one pot of coffee.  Thankfully, with the introduction of single serving cup coffee makers, you can can purchase a variety pack or sampler box of coffee capsules, as well as hot chocolate for the kids, and have on hand when family and friends come to visit.

Last Christmas my husband surprised me with a new coffee maker.  Who knew that one kitchen gadget could come in so handy.  I love being able to brew up a single serving cup of coffee or other flavored hot beverage in about a minute.  Before receiving this new coffee machine as a gift, I so hated waking up in the AM's dragging, only to realize I forget to set the old coffee pot's timer -- so no hot coffee was waiting for me.  And, with little ones, as soon as I got up, so did they, making it impossible to get a pot of coffee on, let alone have time to pour a cup and enjoy (hot!).  But, thanks to the new single serving coffee maker, I was able to make a cup of coffee when I found a free moment, usually when the girls went down for their mid morning naps.  But, like any kitchen gadget or device, this coffee maker had its limitations. For one, it couldn't make cold beverages, like iced coffees or iced teas, which are great during the hot summer months.  And, second, it was clunky and took up a lot of counter space, which is limited in my kitchen.  So, while I was happy to be joining the ranks of so many other families with this particular coffee maker, I longed for yet another one that took up less space and offered the ability to brew up hot and cold beverages in no time at all.  Additional features would be an added bonus!

So began my search for a new coffee machine.  I ended up stumbling across the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio online and loved everything about it.  Before I could add it to my wish list for Santa, the folks at Mom Central Consulting and NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto had surprised me with one to try out and share my thoughts on.  Insert happy dance here!!! :-)  In addition to the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto, I was also sent a sampler of their single serving coffee and cocoa capsules to try out with the new coffee machine.  I have to tell you, I felt like a kid on Christmas morning when I saw the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto, and couldn't wait to set it up and try it out.

It has been two weeks since I received the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto coffee maker, and I can't stop raving about it with family and friends.  And, whenever I get the chance, I have been inviting girlfriends over to enjoy a hot cup of coffee or a flavored hot beverage, some the sample of NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto varieties I was sent. Everyone who tries a cup of coffee, hot chocolate,etc. from this coffee maker, loves it.  They say it takes like it was made by a skilled barista in a coffee shop.  The hot beverages are not watered down and the ones that come with a capsule to add froth to the drink, taste out of this world!

Latte Macchiato Caramel Latte MacchiatoCappuccino


While I love coffee, I have to say that my favorite beverage to brew up with the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto is the Chococino hot chocolate, which also comes with a frothy milk capsule.  Now that the cold weather and snow is here, it is always nice to have a cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream, or in this case, rich, creamy frothy milk.  


The girls and I love baking up cookies to have ready for our evening hot chocolate.  This is definitely one way to end a perfect day, and one that has created many memories thus far this season.  This is the first time they were introduced to hot chocolate, and since the first sip, they have been hooked like their mom! :-)  We have two more chocolate lovers in the house!  And, to make our Chococino hot chocolate special, I add 1 tsp. of pure vanilla extract to the cup and stir up.  My Nana used to do this for th grandkids and would tell us we were having "adult coffee".  It tasted so good, and I have continued using this secret recipe (well not any more) for my hot chocolates, and now for the girls'.  You will have to try this little trick out, as it really adds a nice flavor to the already rich and creamy hot chocolate. Mmm, I am craving a cup of Chococino hot chocolate right now. :-)

I can't wait until Christmas day and New Year's Eve, when I will be hosting holiday dinners for family and friends at my house.  For those who haven't experienced the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto, they are in for a treat!


If you are looking for a last minute gift idea to surprise a coffee lover in your house, or have been longing to upgrade to a better single serving coffee machine, you will want to check out the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto and the different flavored drink capsules available to use with this amazing machine, at an affordable price.  I know that once you try a cup from this coffee machine, you will fall in love with it and wonder how you ever lived without the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto.  And, if you like to host parties or having family and friends over for coffee, the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto will come in handy.  



Nestea PeachCappuccino Ice

Finally, you will be able to brew up hot and cold beverages for each person's liking, without having to spend a fortune.  And, get ready to say goodbye to that oversized coffee pot you used to pull out of the garage or closet for parties...and, welcome the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto into your home. :-)



Chococino

Visit the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto website to learn more about this amazing coffee maker - https://www.dolce-gusto.us/en/.  This would definitely make for a great last minute gift idea!


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Click here to order the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio online -- https://www.dolce-gusto.us/en/.  And, make sure to use coupon code "GustoGift!" at checkout to receive20% off a a NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine.  Act fast as this offer is only valid for a limited time.

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What a way to wrap up my holiday gift guide this year --- one lucky reader will have a chance to win a NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto GENIO Coffee Maker -- Yippie!!!  To enter this amazing giveaway, please complete the entries on the Rafflecopter form below.  Good luck!
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الاثنين، 23 ديسمبر 2013

Don’t run out of printer ink again (giveaway ends 1/4/14) #HPInstantInk

HP Ink
Has this ever happened to you? You are in the middle of printing out something important (or even some photos) and you start to notice some streaking? Uh-oh! You are running out of ink. Ugh!
I have had that happened to me more times then I care to remember.
I used to have a home business making personalized party favors, buttons, personalized candy wrappers and other things that involved my printer and ink – A LOT of ink. It seemed like I was heading out to the store every other week, sometimes once a week. It was frustrating.
I have to admit that I didn’t check ink levels as frequently as I should have. If I did I would have known what color/colors needed to be replaced before it was too late. There was nothing worse than being in the middle of an order and having to stop everything to rush out to the store.
These days I don’t have my home business, but I still go through a decent amount of ink thanks to my kids. They use the printer for homework and school projects. Sometimes I am unaware of how much ink they used until I run out when I am trying to print out a document or contract.
Imagine how convenient it would be if your computer was smart enough to tell you that it needed ink? Well, I can’t say that computers are smart (they don’t have a brain or cognitive skills), but there is a way that they can let you know that they need more ink thanks to the HP Instant Ink program.
HP Instant Ink Program
This is how the program works.
Your HP printer will tell the HP Instant Ink program when you are in need of ink. You don’t have to worry about it. HP will automatically send you the ink when you need it along with an envelope to return the empty ink cartridge for recycling.
Talk about convenient. No more having to stop what I’m doing to go to the store, pick up ink, wait online to pay and drive back home. You can get the ink that you need while you are at home.
Each ink cartridge should yield 500 pages.
The plans are very affordable. They range in price from $2.99 – $9.99 a month, depending on how much you print.
HP Instant Ink

If you don’t print out the allotted pages you can roll over up to a month’s worth of page the next month.
There is no annual fee and you can change or cancel your plan whenever you want.
I’m currently on the $2.99 plan. That is a small fee to pay for not having to go to the store to buy ink.
The HP Instant Ink cartridges actually have a bit more ink in them compared to the ones you buy off the store shelves so they will last longer too.
Your plan is not based on how many cartridges you use so you can feel free to print as often as you like – even colorful photos.
HP Instant Ink also saves you money. Check out your possible savings each year using HP Instant Ink compared to purchasing the cartridges from the store.
Savings
That is a big savings.
In order to take advantage of this service you need an eligible HP printer.
Printers
In addition you need internet connection, e-mail and a card for billing.
Whether you are an infrequent printer or someone who burns through ink cartridges rapidly, the HP Instant Ink is a valuable service. It pay for it’s self with the savings and time saved from having to keep on top of your ink levels and running to the store to purchase more.
At the time I am writing this I have not had a need to replace any of my ink cartridges. When I do I will up date this post and share my thoughts.
For more information visit the HP Instant Ink website.
What do you think about this service? Does it sound like something that you and/or your family needs? Feel free to share your thoughts.
HP would like to give a lucky reader a HP ENVY 5530 e-All-in-One printer so that you can enjoy a service like HP Instant Ink. Thank you HP!
This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on January 4, 2014 at 11:59 PM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random using  a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via e-mail and will have three days to reply or a  new winner will be chosen in their place.
To enter please comment on this post and tell me what you like most about the HP Instant Ink program?
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify (I do check). Extra entries are optional.
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الأحد، 15 ديسمبر 2013

Eye-Fi Review & Give Away

**The product for this give away was provided free of cost for the purposes of this review/give away. All opinions are 100% my own and I do not review products that I don't believe in or use myself.**


I love taking pictures. Even before having kids, I took a ridiculous amount of pictures. Up until a few years ago, to get pictures off the camera, you needed to find the camera cord and then wait for everything to upload. Even now, clicking in your SD card (and hoping it connects on the first try) then waiting for the upload can be a pain. And let's be honest, its not like you upload pictures right after taking them. You upload them in batches and spam Facebook with pictures from the past few weeks.


This is all only, of course, if you have your laptop with you - what if you're out and about for the day or on vacation and want to share pictures on the go? Good luck with that. There HAD to be a solution for this.

The answer is Eye-Fi!

The Eye-Fi wireless memory card is the first card designed to provide high-quality digital photography with the convenience and connectivity of your mobile device.

How it works...

The card looks like any other regular SD memory card, but sends pictures like magic. Replace the SD card in any camera and in a few simple steps, any pictures taken on the card appear instantly on your smart phone or tablet, ready to share.

The Mobi has the simplest Eye-Fi set up - no computer, no account, no cloud. Just download the free Eye-Fi mobile app, enter the Mobi card's 10 digit code, and they're paired instantly. And yes, its really that easy. No IKEA style instructions here, folks.

Please don't mind my dirty camera...

Notice the little "sending" icon, moving my pictures like magic!
Take a picture or video with your camera and it instantly shows up on your chosen smart device - full resolution, to be edited and shared - no wifi needed. At the beach, on the road, at the park, writing a quick blog post - your high quality pictures are immediately shareable without finding a hotspot or booting your computer. Parents don't have time to pee during the day; sharing an adorable picture needs to be quick!
It sounds crazy, but this card has changed my life! I own the Pro X2 version, which also has the capability to transfer pictures to a computer via a wifi network, and it makes sharing pictures 100x easier than before. Here are the things I love about my card...

  • My phone camera sucks, so being able to effortlessly transfer quality pictures to share is invaluable. 
  • While traveling, I know that my pictures are backed up on my iPad and phone in the event that something happens to my camera.
  • I don't need to find a wifi network for this to work.
  • The pictures stay on the card, so you can transfer them manually on a computer if you'd like. 
  • It's especially awesome when I am writing a blog post and just need one or two pictures - not worth booting up the computer. 
  • It works on Android and iOS, so whether its my Galaxy S3 or my iPad - it all works. 


I love Eye-Fi SO much, I asked them if I could share this cool technology with my readers. They loved the idea and send me a new 8 GB Eye-Fi Mobi (MSRP $49.99) card to give away! 

Get pumped, people. This is one snazzy piece of technology.


About Eye-Fi, the Company
Eye-Fi is dedicated to building products and services that help consumers manage, nuture, and share their digital memories. Eye-Fi's patented and patent-pending technology wirelessly and automatically uploads photos and videos from digital cameras and smart phones to online, in home, and retail destinations. Eye-Fi has helped people wirelessly upload more than 500 million pictures since being founded in 2005.

Where to Buy

How to Enter
Join this giveaway via the Rafflecopter below. One lucky winner will receive one 8 GB Eye-Fi Mobi wireless memory card to enjoy! This give away ends Monday, December 23rd at 11:59pm. Good luck!

الثلاثاء، 8 أكتوبر 2013

Giveaway, Vintage Boots from Fashion Buying WORLDWIDE


Vintage fashion seems to be coming back and is in big demand. I have quite a few Vintage style clothing articles myself. I’ve noticed more and more stars are dressing in Vintage clothing as well (Taylor Swift is darling in Vintage).
If you would like the chance to win a pair of Vintage Women’s Short Boots With Cut-Out and Wedge Heel Design (aren’t they so stinkin cute?) then be sure to enter the below giveaway entry form.
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الجمعة، 4 أكتوبر 2013

Win this/Autumn Cooking Giveaway

Enter to win this great giveaway from
Deep Covered Baker in Cranberry
deep baker giveawayYou can bake a 5-lb. chicken or turkey breast, 4-lb. roast, casseroles and more! Unglazed on the inside for perfect baking, glazed on the outside for perfect presentation. Lid inverts into baker for space-saving storage. 12½” x 9½” x 5½”, 12½ cups.
About Stoneware:
No preheating — just place food on Stoneware and cook. (Dense frozen foods like meat should be thawed first.)
Absorbs and retains heat for even baking and golden crusts.
Draws moisture away from food so it cooks light and crispy.
Virtually nonporous, so it doesn’t retain oils, odors or flavors.
Microwave-, freezer-, conventional and convection oven-safe.
Nonstick “seasoning” builds up with every use: the darker it looks, the better it cooks!

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