I have had 2 fabulous giveaways come to a close so now it's time to announce some winners!!

The winners of the 2 sets of Sunglass Cases from MyEyeglassCase.com are ...... Dana Beeman and Robin Quick!!!                   .

The winner of the My Caring Cross is ...... Shirley Pebbles!!!


Congratulations ladies!  Didn't win this time?  That's ok, I have a lot more giveaways going on and more to come!

Now, for some MUCH needed clarification when it comes to entering into my giveaways.  This last giveaway, I had to delete tons of entries due to people not following instructions.  First off, when you follow me via GFC, I ask that you please leave your username.  There is a reason for this; I have no way of knowing under which name you follow my blog.  Same with Networked Blogs, Facebook, and Twitter...it's very important that you leave your username.  Also, please leave the link to your tweets about the giveaway.  I have no way of knowing if you actually tweeted or not.

I really hate when I have to delete entries, but I must be fair for everyone else that followed the instructions.  So I ask, from now on, please make sure that ALL boxes are filled out.  Even if it doesn't ask for specific information, please leave something.  If I ask for a vote, just note that you voted.

I really appreciate ALL of my wonderful readers and I want every one of you to have a fair chance of winning one of my fabulous giveaways.

Thank you for understanding :)

Algebrator, by Softmath, is the perfect algebra software that will solve your math homework step by step.  Algebrator is perfect for students, teachers, and homeschoolers. Algebrator is a complete math tutoring solution for solving problem from pre-algebra all the way through the advanced college level (Trigonometry and Statistics).  If you are looking for an algebra problem solver, this is it!

I have always struggled with advanced math problems.  I honestly don't know how I even passed high school.  Algebra classes really sparked a lot of anxiety in me and I was horrified to learn that my 7th grader was starting to learn pre-algebra.  I felt so helpless.  When I cam across Algebrator, I thought to myself...this is just too good to be true.  You know what, it's not!!  It is every bit of what it says.  My daughter used it and said, mama...I LOOOOVE it!  I said, baby, you have no idea just how much mama loves it!  Where the heck was this when I was in school?? Sad thing is, I didn't have to learn Algebra until I was a freshman in high school!



All you have to do is type in the problem, and voila, the answer appears.  Now don't get this mixed up with an easy solution to your homework, kids, because this isn't a program that was designed to help you 'cheat'. It is designed to help you learn how the answer was achieved, step by step, and to help you understand how Algebra rules are applied in your problems.  This is an absolutely perfect algebra helper.






I am extremely pleased with the Algebrator and would have loved to have this when I was learning algebra.  This will help my daughter, in the coming years, to learn algebra the way I never did.  I rate this product a 10 on a scale of 1-10.  I HIGHLY recommend this product to anyone, middle school or college, whom is struggling with math.  They will thank you forever.

WHERE TO BUY:  If you are one of my fabulous readers and you or your child(ren) are struggling with math, you can purchase the Algebrator here.  You even have a full 60 days to try the product.  If you don't like it, they will give you a full refund.  So why not give it shot, you won't regret it.


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Today I'm honored to introduce to you a WONDERFUL skin care company called Skin Free Skincare. These products contain naturally occurring vegetable oils and butters containing indigenous nutrients, antioxidants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), and antibacterial agents that petroleum-based oils just don’t have. Natural oils absorb into the skin and do not feel greasy. They also come from replenishable sources, which is a great environmental concern.
These products for made for people with sensitive and dry skin and even for those with mild to severe eczema. I suffer from dry skin, as do my 2 of my girls.  The body wash we normally use, along with lotion, just doesn't seem to help the problem.  I also have a niece that suffers from moderate eczema.  I was given 4 products to review; Skin Free ® Extra Moisturizing Soap, After Shower Moisture Spritz, Extra Creamy Natural Cleanser, and Extra Moisturizing Liquid Soap.

I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving day.  I know I did.  I want everyone to be safe this weekend; I know how craaaazy it can get!  Ok, so I had 2 wonderful giveaways end and I have 2 winners to announce.

The winner of the Bling Time Accessories $25 gift certificate is.........Ashley Brauer! 

The winner of the 3 Rockin' Beads Beaded Bracelets from Texas Take is...........Charlene Kuser!


Congrats ladies.  You both have been e-mailed and will have 48 hours to confirm.  Thank you so much for all the wonderful entries.  If you didn't win this time, don't worry because there are, and will be, more giveaways!

So I'm guessing a lot of you have heard, by now, that they are doing away with Google Friend Connect by March 2012. I guess I'm not sure what they mean since it says that GFC is being retired for all non blogger sites and that they are going to replace it with Google +.  So, does that mean Blogger blogs are ok, and other's like Wordpress are not?  I don't understand... Anyway, I'm asking that all of my lovelies please follow me on Google + here...just until there is further clarification.  It couldn't hurt...right?! :)

Read more about the retirement of GFC here on Google's blog.

Sign-up for the HauteLook - a private shopping club and get access to high-end fashion at up to 80% discounts.  Come and discover thousands of the top fashion and lifestyle brands at amazing savings. Each day at 8 AM Pacific, shop new sale events featuring the best names in women's and men's fashion and accessories, beauty, kids' apparel and toys, home décor, and travel getaways at up to 75% off. Membership is free and everyone is welcome!  Sign up today!

Now onto my review...

"I've been making jewelry for the last 5 years. The way I started was actually being diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 7 years ago. I was couch bound for about 2 years before they figured out what was wrong with me. I was in a very bad place and just couldn't live like that anymore. Its how I discovered my talent having all that time on my hands. I always say that making jewelry saved my life. Its given me back my purpose in life. To be so passionate about something is simply AWESOME. I LOVE what I do!!! I make all types of jewelry. Alot of love goes into every piece I make. I hope you love my creations as much as I do." 

With Swagbucks you can win prizes just by searching the web. Swagbucks is a loyalty program where you can earn free stuff including 1,000's of products for doing the things you do everyday.  You win swagbucks just just by using their search engine, which is powered by Google.  You can also mega swagbucks by searching on Fridays.  


Yes, I'm a Swaggernaut!  I've been using Swagbucks for about a year now.  I've been buying Christmas, this year, with just the money I have earned with Swagbucks.  I've been asked if it real...YES, it is.  I save up and purchase Amazon e-cards.  Since Amazon has just about everything; that is really the best way, for me, to go!  I love Swagbucks and I know you will too. Sign up here and start earning!!  No credit card required!






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Small Business Saturday is a movement created by American Express that takes place on Saturday November 26 - sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the busiest shopping weekend of the year. I'd love to get your help spreading the word about the event and the importance of buying locally. It's an easy way for us to support our communities, feed the economy and help create jobs. If you're planning on shopping that weekend anyway, why not take a break to eat at a local restaurant and do some good for your community?  Not only will you be helping your community, you're helping the families of these local businesses to support their own families. 


There are TONS of local businesses, where I live, and I plan on supporting them during the Black Friday weekend.  Our local businesses are so very important in our community, so let's show some serious support for our awesome local lovelies!

Share your Opinions! Earn great Rewards! Join the MyView Panel. Take Surveys & earn gift cards from top brands at MyView.  Once you complete a survey, you will immediately be awarded the points promised. Even if you don’t qualify for a survey, you’ll still get points just for trying!  


I signed up for this maybe 2 years ago, and the payout is really nice!  I have made a little over 400.00 in extra cash plus you get to voice your opinion through the surveys you take.  It's not something I do everyday; they don't have surveys everyday, but the extra cash is nice.  I always opt for the prepaid visa e-card, but they have some really nice gift cards and you can even donate to a charity, too! 


So sign up today and earn that extra cash!




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• increase traffic and followers to your blog, Facebook, Twitter and any other social media site
• increase your exposure
• meet other bloggers
• HAVE FUN and win a cash prize!
• If your a sponsor, you would want to participate to
• increase exposure of your product
• increase traffic to your site and other social media sites

1. There is a $5.00 fee to be paid by each participating blogger (this is non-refundable) or make a blog post about the hop and link back to this page, to If Only Life Could Be That Simple ,  Going Crazy, Wanna Go? and Whirlwind of Surprises to waive the fee. Please send me your link of the post to amy_hollingsworth@sbcglobal.net.  If sending the $5, please send payment via PayPal to brad@advantagestorage.info (please send as a gift so no fees are charged).  This payment will go towards the grand prizes.
2. After either sending your payment or posting about the giveaway, please add yourself to the linky below.
3. Please grab the button below and post on your site to gain exposure to the event.

• The event will start and your giveaway is expected to be live on February 1 at midnight and will end on February 14th at 11:59 pm. Please don’t start and end your giveaway before or after the Hop time frame.
• This is my first BIG HOP to host, so if you have any suggestions, please let me know.

"I've been a Jeweler for 5 years, and a fine artist for 20 years.

These jewelry are handcrafted by myself at my home metalsmith studio. I use only high quality materials, so it's safe for you and the environment, also its beauty will last longer. I do not mass-produce jewelry. I enjoy giving each piece detailed work and polish them up carefully one by one. I guarantee you will be satisfied with my jewelry. I also make my own jewelry tools."

Adjustable SS Love Heart Ring

SS Handcuff and Keys Necklace

SS Purse and High Heel Shoe Necklace

Talon Claw Ear Cuff

Double Heart Love Ear Cuff

Tiny Silver Angle Wing Ear Cuff

Sponsored by Tomoson.com

So I'm 34, until December that is, and I'm starting to see 'the signs'.  Oh those dreadful laugh lines, faint lines around the eyes and just overall dullness to the face.  With that said, I'm looking forward to trying the Fusion Skin Peel from SkinPeel.com.

I'm so excited for the opportunity to try this out.  Stay tuned for a future post on my results!

*Disclaimer:  I was not paid for this post.  I’ll be receiving  a product sample for review from Skin-Peel.com through a promotion on SheBlogs.org.

The Slice™ Safety Cutter - Great For Couponers is the most versatile tool you'll ever own. Features a finger-friendly microscopic ceramic blade that's quick, easy and a safe substitute for scissors. Perfect for scrap-booking, clipping recipes, couponsand news articles, removing shrink-wrap, opening CDs, DVDs, and plastic packaging, and more. Includes a built-in magnet and key-ring hole.

- Ceramic blade lasts longer than steel
- Stays sharp and never rusts
- Built-in magnet and key-ring hole
- Finger-Friendly™ Design
- For left- and right-handers

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Blaze color change nail polish lacquers by SolarActive are 'solemates' specially made to be worn together.


The Blaze nail polish lacquer and product line includes over 40 brilliant shades of top selling creamy polishes including matte, glitter, pearlescent, and fluorescent colors.  Blaze color changing nail polish lacquer is one shade indoors and like magic...just add the sun for the 'solemate' color to appear.  Changes color in the sun, no matter the season!


Blaze's new formula is designed to increase flexibility, durability, wear and gloss.  Blaze nail polish lacquer is a long-wearing formula providing a tough, durable chip-resistant finish with UV protection to prevent discoloration.

Free from Formaldehyde, Toluene & DBP.





Now onto my review...


I was given 2 colors for my review.  I have got to say that these polishes are fabulous.  I left it on my fingernails for around 7 days and after day 5, they barely started to chip.  I do a lot of typing and washing dishes, so that says a lot!  The polish goes on super smooth and after about 3 minutes, my nails were completely dry and ready for abuse.


First up is the Crushed Ice to Brandy Chaser (love that name combination).  This is a gold glitter nail polish lacquer.  I'm normally not too fond of glitter but this one was really pretty and the glitter flakes were nice and small and gave off TONS of sparkle.  It goes on gold and changes to a beautiful golden rust color...love it!

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Sponsored by Tomoson.com

Prefense provides safe, all natural, alcohol free all-day antibacterial protection from germs for 24 hours or up to 10 hand washings.

Prefense is Non-Toxic and Safe For Kids!

Contains soothing botanicals that softens your hands to prevent drying, redness and chapping.

Contains 120 sprays.

For everyday protection, whether at work or play, Prefense will safeguard you and your family against today’s superbugs.

Because our "one spray lasts all day", our hand sanitizer only costs about $.08 per day, compared to $1.20 per day with traditional hand sanitizers.

Ingredients : Amosilq Silica Complex, water, vegetable glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betane, organic essential oils.

Now onto my review...

Hey lovelies, I have a fabulous giveaway that is ending tonight!  Hurry and get your last entries in before 12:00 am CST.  The winner will receive a coin purse of their choosing AND a 20% discount off of their next purchase!