Category Archives: Sponsored Post

Prom Season is Fast Approaching

*This post is brought to you by JenJenHouse*

It’s hard to believe that Spring is upon us which means that prom season is fast approaching. In our school district, prom is April 12th and I know quite a few teenage girls who are busy planning for their perfect prom, which includes finding the perfect dress.

My prom wasn’t very memorable for me and I really wish I would have done more to really enjoy it. Instead, I bought a simple black slip dress off the rack, strappy black heals and since I had short hair, the glamorous prom updo was definitely out of the question.

For my daughter’s, I want them to experience it all. Prom is a time to have fun with your friends and you get to dress up like a full-on princess so why not make the most of it.

Even though I have few years before Libby will head to prom, that doesn’t stop me from looking at dresses every year when prom season approaches.

I love to browse dresses online at places like http://www.jenjenhouse.com/Prom-Dresses-c18/ and look at the latest styles, I feel this way I will be prepared once I am actually shopping for a prom dress.

Since Libby is Doctor Who obsessed, she gravitates towards things that are Tardis blue or for those who are familiar with that color, it’s basically a dark navy. We recently decided to look at dresses at jenjenhouse.com and of course, she immediately wanted to see what they had in dark navy and within minutes, she was in love when she saw this beautiful ball gown.

JenJen House Tardis Blue Ball Gown

Although we still have a few years to go, I’m sure we will continue to check out the new options each prom season.

I am pleasantly surprised by the wide selection of dresses that JenJenHouse has to offer, there really is something for everyone!

Do you have a teenage daughter who is headed to their first prom? What is she (or you) looking for in that perfect dress?

Sponsored Post

EXPIRED: Visa Gift Card #Giveaway from 1 800 Number

Anne Younger Leave a comment

*This is a sponsored post*

Thanks to a great team of bloggers, I am happy to share this great giveaway with you for the chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card (giveaway open to US & Canada).

1-800 Numbers are so much more than just a dialing pattern. With the right toll free number, you can expand your business’ visibility AND improve your bottom line.

If you are looking to expand your brand, establish a national or international call center, or simply give more credibility to your name 1 800 Number can help. Having a 1 800 number will help extend your business while allowing you to maintain your local identity.

Visit 1 800 Number and find out how they can help expand your business today!

Thanks to 1 800 Number, you can enter below for your chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card!!!

This giveaway is now closed.

Sponsored Post

Enjoy a Fresh Pan Pizza from Papa Murphy’s Today #PapaMurphysMNO

Anne Younger Leave a comment

*This post is made possible by participating in a blog campaign by Mom Select on behalf of Papa Murphy’s. I received a promotional item in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links.*

It’s no secret that pizza is a regular meal in our house. It is something that everyone in our family enjoys, we can get a few different kinds and there are always leftovers for lunch the next day! Now, we do enjoy the occasional delivery pizza however we are HUGE fans of Papa Murphy’s and their take & bake pizzas. Who doesn’t love a pizza made with fresh ingredients???

If you are new to Papa Murphy’s, let me introduce you! Papa Murphy’s is made to order and completely customizable with your favorite fresh ingredients, you control when it’s hot and ready because you get to pop it in the oven and serve it fresh to your family.

Papy Murphy’s just came out with a delicious, pan pizza and we are swooning over them!

*I assure you there was more pepperoni on this pizza…..we have a pepperoni thief in our family.*

Papa Murphy’s pizza is on the menu at least twice a month in our house and to be honest, since they launched the pan pizza nationwide on Febraury 18th, we’ve had it 4 times! It’s just that good. The crust….it’s sooooo good! It’s thick, it’s buttery, it’s crunchy and I’m hooked!!

*Mmmmmm…….bacon pizza…….*

We enjoy Papa Murphy’s on the nights when we have a lot going on, on weekends for a fun family night and on those days when no one wants to go grocery shopping. A pizza that I don’t have to wait to have delivered to my door, is fresh and is ready to pop in the oven and done in 15 minutes…I’m sold!

In addition to pizza, you can also grab breadsticks, salads, desserts and more!

Connect

You can connect with Papa Murphy’s on Facebook, and Twitter.

Also, be sure to join the Papa Murphy’s eClub and get coupons and specials emailed to you!

Sponsored Post

Stay Safe and On Top of Things with Zubie

Anne Younger Leave a comment

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

Now that we are down to one vehicle again (only temporarily, I hope), I've become a little more cautious about the family mini-van. Our van is 9 years old and it has been great to us since we bought it 3 years ago and I am very thankful for that.

Although we haven't really encountered any problems I always like to stay ahead of the game and I recently learned that Zubie can give me the comfort I need.

Zubie is a new service that connects you to your car and helps you monitor your vehicles, diagnose repair problems and eliminates the hassle of daily driving.

Imagine having the ability to know if there is a problem with your engine, or your check engine light comes on and you have no idea why. What would it be like if you knew ahead of time that your battery was on the very of death? What if you could get an estimate on repairs before even bringing it into a shop? Well, Zubie can help with all of that!

I keep thinking about how great this would be to have next year when our Zack starts driving. To have the ability to monitor and track speeding, vehicle location and more.

You can get Zubie now and use code SAVE20FEB and SAVE 20% on your Zubie key and one year of service now through March 31st 2014 (shipping charges do apply).

Find out more about Zubie by connecting with them on Facebook and on Twitter.

Looks like it is time for me to have a discussion with Alex about getting our own Zubie key and service.

If only I had known about this last week….it would have made a great Valentine's Day gift!

New Care for Stunning Hair – My #TryAndTell Story

Anne Younger Leave a comment

*This post is made possible by Walgreens. I received a promotional item in order to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links.*

With my wild and crazy hair, I am constantly trying different hair care products in an attempt to tame my locks. For most of my life, I had super short hair so all I really did was throw some gel or putty in my hair and style it. Now that my hair is long, my curls are out in full force and my thick mop-top is out of control.

Thanks to our friends at Walgreens, I recently had the chance to try out some new care products on my mop and have found a new love as did Libby. I will start off by introducing you to one of my new favorite hair products,the Natural Infusion Macadamia Moisturizing Light Oil Spray from Suave. This oil spray is the perfect blend of exotic natural ingredients that it makes my hair look smoother and softer while hydrating at the same time. I like to spritz it into my hand, rub them together and then run my hands through my hair from mid-length down to the ends. I’ve also noticed that it helps reduce the frizz upon my head as well.

The Libby is now a HUGE fan of the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth – 7 Day Smooth System. Libby doesn’t have the same curly hair I have but her mane is mighty thick and wavy. She is always asking me to help her straighten it otherwise, it’s in a pony tail.

The 7 Day Keratin Smooth System consists of a shampoo, conditioner and heat activated treatment. This system gives you salon-gorgeous hair every day with ultimate frizz resistance, even through washes!

Here is Libby on day 3 of her 7 day treatment ready to head out to the local Dancing With Our Stars competition.
I love how her hair has shine to it, is nice and smooth and it’s not frizzy! The best part of all……this system doesn’t damage her hair! I am going to pick up some more so we can both use it!

We also received a bottle of the new Dove Advanced Hair Series Oxygen Moisture Leave In Foam.

This system moisturizes flat, limp hair while adding up to 95% more body & fullness*. Leave In Foam delicately moisturizes hair and creates a flexible hold to keep hair under control all day long.

Since neither of us have fine or flat hair, we couldn’t really test out this product, but I have passed it on to a friend to try. I did rub a little into the ends of my hair, as they seemed a little dry, and it did seem to help soften them up once again.

Thank you to Walgreens and these great brands for the opportunity to try these products.

Join the Conversation

Want to hear what others are saying about these new products? Get the inside scoop by searching #TryAndTell on Twitter. Plus, you can win new product packages and Walgreens gift cards during one of our live Twitter chats, and hear what people are saying in real time about their favorite brands.

Save

When you buy any these new products at Walgreens, you’ll get amazing savings!

Get 25% off these product innovations

Buy two participating TRESemmé®, Dove® or Suave® products, and get 2,000 Walgreens Balance Rewards points. That’s a $2 reward!

Connect

You can connect with these brands on Twitter.

Follow @Dove Follow @TRESemme Follow @SuaveBeauty Follow @Walgreens