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Reviews Online – Do You Check?

May 14, 2012 By Anne 1 Comment

Do you order stuff online? Silly question, most of us do at some point, right? Do you ever read the reviews people post? I do. I want to know what other’s thought about the product.

I was searching for cell phone cases yesterday. Mine is cute, but the color is coming off where I hold the phone. There are so many cute cell phone cases, but not so many for my particular phone. I was a little disappointed while shopping.

However I did find five or six on Amazon. While shopping though I made sure to read the review of the cases. There was one that was only $1.36!! Really, sounds really cheap! BUT - I read the review and there was one there for five stars!

So I added that one to my cart.

I also picked out another for $5.94, it comes with a bag and LCD screen protector.

Did you know that companies can help their online reputation management? I can do it too as a blogger. There are companies that will check your status and any unfavorable reviews and let you know how to fix it.

I’ve been getting these Twitter messages that say, “Someone is saying horrible things about you.” But it’s just spam.

It’s cool to know that you can check that though.

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Do you wonder what people are saying about you? Do you read reviews before you buy?

This post is brought to you by Reputation.com. Content and opinions are my own.

Adventures in Lalaloopsy Land: The Search for Pillow DVD Review

May 14, 2012 By Anne 8 Comments

One of my daughter’s newest favorites are the Lalaloopsy dolls! During Christmas I looked at many of them. They are so cute! I didn’t realize they are on TV too!

We were able to review the newest movies – Adventures in Lalaloopsy Land: The Search for Pillow. The story is about those cute ragdolls as they search for their missing friend Pillow Featherbed and attempt to bring her home before Peanut Big Top reveals an amazing surprise! All their friends are there too – Jewel Sparkles, Bea Spells-a-Lot, Crumbs Sugar Cookie, Spot Splatter Splash, Dot Starlight, Mittens Fluff ‘N’ Stuff and Rosie Bumps ‘N’ Bruises. Also included are five bonus Lalaloopsy mini adventures plus a Lalaloopsy Sing-A-Long. The suggested retail price of $16.98.

Peanut Big Top has a really big surprise to share with all her Lalaloopsy friends, but Pillow Featherbed has gone missing. So, the Lalaloopsy girls set out on an adventure to find their missing friend using creativity and all their special talents, but nothing seems to work. Will they be able to find her in time? After trying almost everything, the girls realize that only by working together will they be able to find their lost friend. This magical adventure is full of fun and friendship and it’s just sew cute!

Savannah turned it on and watched it three times in row!

Lalaloopsy Dolls were introduced in the fall of 2010 by MGA Entertainment, They have quickly become one of the fastest-growing and successful girl toy brands. I remember for Christmas all the girls in Savannah’s class had to have a Lalaloopsy doll! I have a feeling this year Lalaloopsy will be on the top of the Christmas list!

Click here to print a cute coloring page!!
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Do your girls love Lalaloopsy?

I received the above movie and small doll in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own!

Happy Mother’s Day – in St. Augusutine

May 13, 2012 By Anne 16 Comments

We had an early Mother’s Day last weekend. My mother in law was in town, so we took both her and my mother out to breakfast and then a tour of St. Augustine. It was a great day!

Breakfast at Georgie’s Diner. My mother is on the left.

Waiting for the trolley at The Old Jail.

Waiting at one of the trolley stops.

Stopping for a walk at the Mission of Nombre de Dios & Shrine of Our Lady of Leche.

A beautiful view of one of the many St. Augustine bridges.

The end of our trip at the Old Jail. There are so many things to do in St. Augustine. We will have a great time exploring more this summer!

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Hope you all have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

Bloom.com – Giveaway Alert!

May 11, 2012 By Anne 7 Comments

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bloom.com for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you a makeup person? I used to be. I worked in an office for 13 years and after a while, it seemed I never wore the stuff. I went all natural. Maybe it had something to do with being a new mommy?

Now that I’m not working and we moved, I’ve started wearing a little makeup here and there. But the stuff I have is so old!

I found a really cool place to go and find all the latest makeup!

Bloom.com is the place! Right now Bloom.com is having a cool giveaway.Win a spa vacation for 4 girlfriends!

Have you ever wanted a girl’s weekend? How about one in Las Vegas with all expenses paid?

Bloom.com is giving away a Girlfriend Luxury Spa Weekend in Vegas for four, all expenses paid at the luxury 5 star Aria hotel! How cool is that! I already know who I would invite!

To enter, all you have to do is join Bloom.com. Don’t worry, it’s free to enter.

I never heard of Bloom.com before, have you? Bloom.com is a social network that is beauty related. It’s the new way women are finding and buying their beauty products.

Plus if your friends join, you get an extra entry to the spa getaway and if they buy something you get a $25 credit!

There are 10,000 items from 150+ top brands to choose from. If you are a makeup person, make sure to check them out! This is for you Merrilee!

All purchases come with free gifts. Yeah! Plus you can get 10% back in Bloom Dollars. First time purchasers can get 30% back on their first order. Sounds like a great deal!

Tonight I’m going to a Mom’s Night Out and looking at my makeup, ughh! It’s all so old. I really need to buy some new stuff!

Are you a makeup person? Have you checked out Bloom.com yet? Let me know what you think!

My Dreams Came True!

May 10, 2012 By Anne 21 Comments

Once upon a time there was a women who married a man with three little boys. She raised those boys with her husband, but always dreamed of having her own little children. With all the boys in the house she dreamed of a little girl.

The day came when she was going to have a baby of her own and after a very brief moment of disappointment, found out she would be having a little boy. The sweetest little boy she could ever have was born. She couldn’t have had a better little boy. He was kind, gentle, just adorable!

Years went by, but the woman still longed for a little girl. Plans were made. Research was done. Finally another baby on the way!

Prayers were said. Hopes were high! Finally the day came to find out - a baby girl would be had!

The woman’s dreams to have her own children, a boy and a girl, finally came true!

Yes, that’s my story…. silly and cute. But very true! The day my children were born was like a visit from my own Fairy Godmother, or was it the Fairy Hobmother? lol

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How have your dreams come true?

I was just recently visited by the Fairy Hobmother, who is spreading light and joy throughout the blogosphere. Leave a comment and The Fairy Hobmother may visit you too!