Let “A Warm Welcome” Make Your New House Feel Like Your Home @warmwelcomeinfo

April 26, 2016 By Marijean

Imagine moving into your new house and all you have to do is hang the pictures. The cable is already turned on and the refrigerator is stocked. Let A Warm Welcome take care of the necessities and make your move smoother. When you walk into your new house, it will feel like your new hime. From groceries to cleaning supplies, your home will be fully stocked with all the basic items to make your first days easier.

Ordering couldn’t be easier. Customers can purchase and pick their services as well as their individual essentials from a list with a variety of choices. The list includes such items as milk, coffee, toilet paper and cleaner. Customers may also add their own preferences. All items will be delivered and set up before you move in.

SERVICES:

Let us provide all the day to day items your family will need when you first move in.

WAITING SERVICES:

Want the cable turned on before you arrive? Let us wait for the service man so you don’t have to.

PHOTO SERVICES:

Keep up with the progress of your new home with our photo service.

Gift Certificates are available.

A Warm Welcome provides services in St. Johns County and Duval County FL.

For more information, and to order online, please visit A Warm Welcome.

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Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Pilot Bottle to Pen (B2P) Recycled Water Bottle Pen Review and Giveaway #Review #Giveaway #GoingGreen #B2P

April 25, 2016 By Marijean

My husband and I are always using pens in our home. We have a drawer filled of them and unfortunately most are disposable. I hate just tossing them into the trash and would prefer to use refillable pens. I was contacted to review refillable gel pens made out of recycled bottles.

Here is some information about the B2P Gel Roller Pens:

Made from 89% recycled content
Vibrant G2 Gel Ink for smooth, effortless writing
Meets ISO 14001 and 14021 standards
Available in vivid colors as well as black, blue and red ink.
Retractable and Refillable with G2 Refills

Bottle-2-Pen (B2P) is the world’s first pen made from recycled bottles. Approximately 2.5 million plastic bottles enter landfills every hour in the United States, and comprise close to 50% of all recyclable waste. Pilot manufactures B2P gel ink pens from 89% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Pilot’s B2P pens write smoothly, have vibrant inks are and are 100% refillable. So you can write the next chapter for a cleaner planet with B2P.

I’m a fan of Pilot products, and their idea of recycling bottles into pens is awesome. I received a vivid multi color pack which includes Purple, Blue, Dark green, Light green and Pink. I also received a Red two pack. They are 0.7mm fine tip. I love the colors, they are very bright and the ink gives a unique personal look. The look of the pens is very cool, looks just like a water bottle with the ridges and all. The pen fits nicely in my hand, has a nice grip to it and is very comfortable to write with. The ink comes out nice and smooth and doesn’t smear.

These pens are refillable and take the standard G2 refills with any color you would like, and are easy to find at a store near you (they had them at my local Publix and Target).

Click here to see the different B2P that are offered, and to order.

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GIVEAWAY

Would you like to try out these B2P pens? I am giving away THREE packages of B2P Gel Pens to one lucky winner! US Only, giveaway ends 5/9.

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery Hosts Annual Beauty Event on April 30th @pvpsnews

April 25, 2016 By Marijean

RSVP by giving PVPS a call at 904-273-6200

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes

April 24, 2016 By Lauren Daly

I have added another contributor, Lauren Daly, who loves to bake! I’m so excited to share her wonderful creations.

Here is her latest, Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes:

1 boxed chocolate cake mix
1 box instant chocolate pudding
Oreo’s but I would recommend double stuffed (I used regular but will definitely use double stuffed next time)
Then for the frosting I used:
3 sticks of butter (soften at room temperature)
6 cups of powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
3 Tbsp whipping cream
12 Oreo cookies finely crushed(I used my food processor)

For the cup cake, follow directions on the box then add the instant pudding to the batter and mix well. Scoop in batter into cupcake linings filling half way, add Oreo cookies to each cup cakes. Use the rest of the batter to cover each of the Oreos. Bake cupcakes according to the box directions.

After they are done baking take out and let cool. Make your frosting while cupcakes are cooling. Remember, to make sure your cupcakes are completely cooled down before you frost!

Frosting:
Cream butter until smooth, add 3 cups of the sugar and blend the butter and sugar until smooth. Next add the vanilla and whipping cream, once that’s all blended together add the remaining 3 cups of sugar. Blend until nice a fluffy. Last add the finely crushed Oreos and mix into the frosting until blended. I used a simple ziplock bag with the bottom corner cut out to pipe the icing onto the cupcakes and then topped each one with a mini Oreo!

Lauren Daly

My name is Lauren, I am married and have two beautiful children. My husband and I love to do Triathlons and are always looking for ways to challenge ourselves. I'm a stay at home mom that loves organizing and baking. I find baking as my stress reliever and when I have the down time I love to whip something up for my kiddo's and neighbors!

Send Mom A Beautiful Bouquet Of Flowers From Hallmark Flowers For Mother’s Day #HallmarkFlowers #LoveHallmark

April 23, 2016 By Marijean

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching us on May 8th this year, and a perfect gift to get Mom would be a beautiful bouquet of flowers. I love flowers, there’s nothing better than the smell and look of beautiful flowers in your home. It is so exciting to open your door and find that someone has sent you a special arrangement for Mother’s Day.

I had the chance to submit a story about my mother for a Hallmark Flowers contest. If chosen, I would receive a bouquet of flowers and so would my mother for Mother’s Day. I was thrilled when I received notice that I was chosen! My mother means the absolute world to me. We have always been very close, and I consider her my very best friend. Before I moved from NJ to FL in 2014, we would always spend time together, and she just adores her grandchildren. Now that I am not living near her we still talk 2-3 times a day on the phone, and she visits very often. I really miss her like crazy. I was excited to tell Hallmark all about how special my mom is and how much she means to me.

The picture I submitted to Hallmark with my story. This is my Mom and I at my wedding in 2004.

My entry: My beautiful mother has been there for me through everything. She has also been my rock through the loss of my daughter. Even though I moved many states away, we talk many times a day and she always comes to visit. She definitely deserves a beautiful bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day!!

When I was notified that I won, I was told a bouquet would be sent to my Mom, and I also would receive one for myself. Even though I was excited, and wanted to call her right away to tell her about it, I restrained and let it be a surprise. Boy was she surprised! She called me and thanked me a million times for the gorgeous flowers! A beautiful glass vase came with the bouquet and the bouquet was wrapped in a beautiful Hallmark-branded floral sleeve and tissue. She couldn’t wait to take pictures and post on her social media page to show everyone! The arrangement was so large that she separated them into two different vases. She was excited to put each one in a different room in the house.

My beautiful mother with her Hallmark flowers!

Beautiful Mom card included.

I received my Bouquet the next day, the flowers were delivered in a sealed box via UPS. The flowers came wrapped in beautiful Hallmark wrapping, and the vase was very secure in the box via tie straps. So beautiful!

Flowers and vase nice and secured in the box.

Beautiful Hallmark wrapping.

My beautiful bouquet!!

My mom and I are absolutely thrilled with our flowers. They came perfectly fresh to our doors, and all flowers were in great condition, no flowers were wilted. We will definitely be ordering from Hallmark Flowers for future holidays!!

Hallmark Flowers has a beautiful selection of potted plants and bouquets of flowers for any and all occasions.

The introductory Hallmark Flowers collection features 11 curated floral bouquets. Each bouquet is wrapped in a Hallmark-branded floral sleeve and tissue to help gift recipients associate these arrangements with quality, caring and luxury. The collection also includes 11 beautiful, fresh potted plants. A Hallmark sentiment tag to match the occasion complements each bouquet and plant. The full lineup and more information is available at www.HallmarkFlowers.com.

***I was given a bouquet of flowers in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with Hallmark Flowers. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.