A Modern Girl’s Loveapalooza

I am so excited to tell you all that I will be hosting a Valentine's Day Feature, A Modern Girl's Loveapalooza! I have teamed up with 14 companies to bring you the most amazing giveaways!! Over $700 in prizes! I will be posting all 14 giveaways on February 1st and they will run until the 14th at 11:59 p.m.

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Thanks!!

Beki

Off the wagon!

I am so disappointed in myself! At the end of the August I completely quit drinking pop, started eating healthy, and working out 3-4 times a day. I managed to keep a momentum going and lost over 10 lbs and dropped 2 sizes. Then of course the holidays came and I fell apart!!

Eating whatever I wanted and even started drinking pop again, UGH. At the time I didn't think it would too hard to get right back into my healthy lifestyle, boy was I wrong! I can't find any motivation to eat healthy or work out. I think it has something to do with this nasty winter weather.

On top of my downward spiral, I was also supposed to quit smoking. That didn't happen the way I planned at all. Who would have ever thought quitting would be so hard! I know all the risks of smoking and all the benefits of quitting but just can't seem to muster up the will power to actually do it.

Kain turns 28 on Monday and he decided that as a gift to himself he would quit smoking, so we are going to giving quitting a soil try. It could be a very tense week at our house! I know in the long run that this is one of the best things we can for ourselves. Will we fail? It is a possibility, but I think with both of us getting serious about quitting we can actually do it, for good.

Monday is the day, the day for no more smoking and a day where we need to get back into our workout routine and healthy eating habits. The benefits of working out are so amazing. I have tons of natural energy and feel great about myself.

On top of no nicotine, I will be giving up caffeine. God help us, it might be a little tense in our house!

I hope you all have a GREAT weekend!

Beki

mens-wedding-rings.com Review and Giveaway

I am so happy to be sharing with you http://www.mens-wedding-rings.com/, an online store for men's wedding bands and rings. I absolutely love this company and everything they stand for.

"Our goal is to provide our customers with complete satisfaction, so we only sell high quality rings at great prices and all of our rings come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We love the Internet, and we treat our customers exactly the way we would want to be treated when making a purchase. As a result, our customers have come to rely on us for an unparalleled selection of stylish and sophisticated men's wedding rings."

 mens-wedding-rings.com offers a great selection of metals. You can choose from titanium, tungsten, platinum, gold, and several more, they also has plenty of design of options. When it comes to rings, one size doesn't fit all, Mens Weddding Rings is the #1 provider of large wedding bands for men, with sizes from 13-17. If you want non-traditional mens wedding band, they also carry unique and alternative rings.

I got the opportunity to review their comfort fit titanium wedding band with a domed polished finish. It so beautiful, a ring that my fiance will be proud to wear. Titanium is one of the strongest metals, their titanium rings are made from TA-2 grade titanium, one grade lower than aircraft grade titanium! An extremely hard to damage metal.

With their excellent customer service they will help you every step of the way to insure you find a ring that will fit any personality and that you will love. mens-wedding-rings.com offers free shipping worldwide, a 30 day money back guarantee, and a lifetime warranty! Mens Wedding Rings has very low prices and amazing quality. You visit Mens Wedding Rings blog for the latest news and more information on all the different metals.

Giveaway

Thanks to Mens Wedding Rings one of my lucky readers will win their very own Comfort Titanium Mens Wedding Band like the one I received!

Rules

Leave a separate comment below for each entry you complete!

I will contact the winner via e-mail

The winner has 48 hours to respond or I will choose someone else

This contest ends at 11:59 P.M. EST on 1/31

Thank You and Good Luck

Mandatory Entry

Visit Mens Wedding Rings and leave me a comment below with your e-mail address telling me your favorite ring!

Extra Entries

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The BIG "O"

Oh come on people, get your minds out of the gutter! I am talking about Overstock.com! In the winter, I spend a lot of time online shopping, so convenient! Overstock.com is a great online store where you can find anything you need from a bean bag chair to a pair of sunglasses!

We spend a lot of time outdoors in the spring and summer and Overstock offers a great selection of Garden Furniture at very reasonable prices! Here is the best part no matter how big or small of an order Overstock offers $2.95 shipping, now that is a deal!

Overstock is giving each of my readers a  10 % discount code (excluding movies, books, and electronics)! They are also giving each of you a promo code for FREE shipping on any electronic items!

Here are the codes:

10% off- 121745

Free Shipping-202234



All the ideas and opinions expressed are my own. No monetary compensation was received for doing this post, however, I was provided with a discount code

7th Generation Winner!

The winner of the 7th Generation Healthy Home Starter Kit is #60, Dana White! Congratulations! Make sure to check your e-mail!!


Thanks to everyone who entered!!


Beki

Bendaroos Giveaway-Ends 1/24

Having 9 nieces and nephews, I am pretty up to date on all the coolest toys. Bendaroos happen to be the latest craze. They are the colorful, flexible building sticks that you can twist and bend to create whatever it is your imagination will allow.

I received the SpongBob Sqaure Pants Bendaroos, and I am not going to lie you I had as much fun playing with them as my 7 year old niece. Such a great way for kids to express their creativity.

You can literally build anything with Bendaroos:

Like a photo frame

Or a pig!

The possibilities are endless with Bendaroos. You can visit Bendroos website where they give instructions on how to build the creations above, along with printable templates for tracing, and  printable connect the dot sheets. You will be amazed at all the unique things you can create with Bendaroos, any child would love to have these! You can visit Bendaroos on Facebook and get a $3 off coupon!

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will win their very own box of Bendaroos!

Rules:

Leave a separate comment below for each entry you complete!

I will contact the winner via e-mail

The winner has 48 hours to respond or I will choose someone else

This contest ends at 11:59 P.M. EST on 1/24

Thank You and Good Luck



Mandatory Entry:

Visit Bendaroos Website and leave me a comment with your e-mail address, telling me your favorite creation

Extra Entries:

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Like Bendaroos on Facebook (1 Entry)

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Subscribe to A Modern Girl's Guide Newsletter (3 Entries)

Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link where I can read it (5 Entries)

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion! Thanks to the company for providing the free review and giveaway items to facilitate this review*

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Hey everyone! I have the 6 winners for the ThermaFuse giveaway and the winner of the ReBinder. I will be sending e-mails to all of you, if you do not receive an e-mail from me then please e-mail me at thestauglers@frontier.com

Thanks to everyone who entered.


ThermaFuse winners:

1. #144 Amy
2. # 67 Paula
3. #113 Dana V.
4. #159 Kerismommmy
5. #24 Nan
6. #15 Stacy

ReBinder winner:

#76 Patti

Congratulations to all of you and thanks for entering!

Friday Hops!

A Quilting Experience

As some of you know, from earlier posts, that I started quilting! It wasn't easy by any means and took a lot of time, but I am proud to say my first quilt is FINISHED!!! Although it isn't perfect, I am so proud of my accomplishment! Here is a little about my experience.

It all started when I went to a quilting store with my mom and the owner was selling a quilting frame for $50.  I took my moms advice and impulsively bought the frame. Which turned out to be a fantastic purchase, after looking up my frame, turns out is worth $500 plus.  2 years later ( yes 2 years) I had bought a bunch of material on clearance and decided it was time for me to start what would be one the best things I have ever done.

Cutting the material was tricky, being new to quilting I didn't have any cutting boards or a cutting wheel, just a pair of scissors and a cloth measuring tape, a little unprepared,  I know! I worked with what I had and tried to cut each piece as close to 5" as possible, so when I say it isn't perfect, I mean that. Finally weeks later I was able to start sewing the pieces together. On to the actual quilting.

Thank God for my mom who had to come over several times to show me what to do and how to fix the mistakes I had made. To correct one mistake, I had to un-stitch about 3 hours of work and begin again. That was my lowest moment *lol*. My hands hurt so bad because, go figure, I didn't have a thimble! They eventually callused up and I was able to hand stitch each square of my quilt, 144 squares to be exact, in about a month.

It was a learning experience to say the least. I have found a hobby that I love. They say quilting is for the old and I say who are they! I am 22 and there is nothing more than I would rather do than quilt. Now my imperfect perfect quilt gracefully lays on the back of my couch, easy access! Kain and I use it all the time. Turns out he loves it as much as I do! I will have have this quilt years from now and hopefully one day I can teach my daughter like my mom taught me! I can't wait to start my next one! Thanks for reading everyone!

Seventh Generation Giveaway-Ends 1/15

As much as I hate cleaning, I am always excited when I get to try new products! So I was thrilled when Seventh Generation gave me the opportunity to review their products. Seventh Generation cleaning products are non-toxic and safe for the environment.


"Seventh Generation is committed to becoming the world's most trusted brand of authentic, safe, and environmentally-responsible products for a healthy home. For 20 years, the closely held Burlington, Vermont-based company has been at the forefront of a cultural change in consumer behavior and business ethics."


 I received the Healthy Home Starter Kit, and I absolutely love it! The kit includes:  

• Disinfecting Multi-Surface
• Disinfecting Bathroom
• Disinfecting Wipes - 35 ct.
• All-Purpose - F&C
• Glass - F&C
• Shower - GM&L
• Toilet - EC&F
• Tub & Tile - EC&F
• Natural Paper Towels
• Seventh Gen Recycled Bag

The first thing I noticed when I used Seventh Generation products is that there wasn't an overwhelming smell of fumes, they actually smelled good. I have used every single product in my kit and let me tell you they work wonderful! I love the disinfecting wipes for the bathroom and kitchen! For you moms out there you will love the fact that Seventh Generation products are so safe you can use them on high chairs and toys. Their disinfecting products kill 99.9% of germs naturally!

Seventh Generation also has a great line of baby products. Chlorine free diapers and baby wipes, and baby laundry detergent. They also carry dish washing, laundry , feminine, and household paper products! They even have gift kits for babies, prefect baby shower gift!

  Seventh Generation products are now available at Wal-Mart, Target, Whole Foods and of course online at http://www.seventhgeneration.com/. While you are there join the Seventh Generation Nation and receive coupons and special offers, product giveaways, newsletter forums, and panels invitations to exclusive events.

Giveaway

Seventh Generation is giving one of my lucky readers their very own Healthy Home Started Kit!

Rules

Leave a separate comment below for each entry you complete!

I will contact the winner via e-mail

The winner has 48 hours to respond or I will choose someone else
This contest ends at 11:59 P.M. EST on 1/15

Thank You and Good Luck!

Mandatory Entry

Visit Seventh Generation then leave me a comment below with your e-mail address telling me a product you would love to try!

Exrta Entries

Follow A Modern Girl's Guide via GFC (1 entry)

"Like" A Modern Girl's Guide on Facebook (1 entry)

"Like" Seventh Generation on Facebook (1 entry)

Vote for A Modern Girl's Guide here (1 entry)

Subscribe to my newsletter (3 entries)

Grab my button and tell me where I can see it (3 entries)

Blog about this giveaway and tell me where I can read it (5 entries)

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion! Thanks to the company for providing the free review and giveaway items to facilitate this review*

R.I.P. 2010

I am so happy to bid a big farewell to 2010! One of the most stressful years of my life! Although there was a lot of bad in 2010 for me, a few good things did happen! I learned that I am a lot stronger than I ever gave myself credit for. I learned that life is about is all  about choices. Also in 2010 relationships that I thought could never be broken we were, but some that I thought could never be mended are now stronger than ever. So as I say goodbye to 2010, I am embracing 2011 with open arms. I don't generally make New Years resolutions, but this year I am going to try to my best to be an all around better person. Oh yeah,  I am going to quit smoking (again)!

I wish all of you the best in 2011!!