Wantable.com Hand-picked full-sized products that match your needs.

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.

A fully customizable unique products experience.

Wantable.com

Wantable.com allows you to select between 4 different categories and then take a quiz so your box of personalized products - which will be handpicked by their in-house stylists can be sent directly to you once or every month.  They best part is you don't know exactly what will be arriving.  It is like Christmas every time a Wantable box arrives.

The 4 categories are Makeup, Accessories, Intimates and Holiday.

After look at all the varieties that could be included with each box; I selected the intimates box.  Don't worry - it doesn't have to mean scantly-clad items.  Take a look at what my personalized Wantable.com intimate box included:

It was so much fun to see what Wantable stylists matched thanks to the fun and quick online survey I took.  I enjoyed seeing the paperwork that was included with the intimates box.  It showed my loves and dislikes.

It then described the products I was sent...

It also showed the value of the items I received..

So if you add up the items from this intimates box it totaled $86 and the most I would have to pay is $40!

I still can't get over the huge value all these items only cost through Wantable.  This service gets an A+++ from Fishful Thinking!

This would make a great Holiday gift!  I know I would love to receive another Wantable box and see what is hand picked just for me!

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.

A Wine Lover's Holiday Gift - VinoVinti

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

I absolutely enjoy sitting down with a home cooked meal and a nice glass of wine.  I think my favorite type of wine is from the sweet white variety.  Blue Nun has to be one of my all-time go to wines.  It pairs perfectly grilled salmon and asparagus. 

It is one of my passions to spread my love of wine to others.  As in the past I didn’t think I liked wine.  I tried a very dry red selection and it didn’t please my palette.  It took years and meeting the right person to get me to try wine again; and there my love began! 

I want others to understand the complexity and uniqueness of wine.  And an innovative way to do that over the holidays is to give the gift of VinoVinti.  Order one online today!  VinoVinti removes excess carbon dioxide from wine.  By doing that it improves the flavor and smoothness in just seconds.  I love how it is more effective than aeration and faster than decanting.

VinoVinti uses patented technology that allows excess CO2 molecules to come together.  When the CO2 comes together it forms a bubble and leaves the wine.  In turn it enhances the flavor, feel and finish of your now perfect glass of wine.  This is all completed using a specially engineered ceramic rod and vacuum pump.

I think the best part of VinoVinti is it reduces the acidic bite of certain types of wine (red or white).  And it is simple to use as you can treat an entire bottle in just 20 to 30 seconds. 

So what are you waiting for?  Buy a VinoVinti today and better yet buy two; One for yourself and one as a gift for the wine lover in your life.  Don’t forget to like VinoVinti on Facebook as I know I do.

Happy Holidays!

**Please drink responsibly, and as always, only drink if you are at least 21 years old or older**

MAG America - Donate to help give a child a Safe Walk Home.

*sponsored post but all opinions are my own

I am passionate about children and children safety and health issues.  When I recently found out about MAG American I felt the need to share about it's mission.  And along with its mission its need for affordable donations from people like you and I.  Donations that will help give a Child a Safe Walk Home!

A donation of just $26 will fund a deminer for an entire day.  A day to work clearing landmines and unexploded bombs in Laos, Vietnam, Iraq, Cambodia and many other locations.

And the best thing about your donation of $26 is that a group of MAG's donors will match your donation.  So you can give right now until the end of 2013 and have double to impact for these children.  Donations can be made at www.magamerican.org/donate. 

I better explain more about MAG America to help you understand their important mission.  

MAG which stands for Mines Advisory Group was established in 1989.  They have worked in over 35 countries to remove remnants of war like landmines and unexploded bombs.

By removing these devices 1000's of lives each year are saved.  MAG was even awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997!  

Did you know when MAG clears these items people are able to use that land to farm and even build roads for commerce and at times schools.  

Sadly...children are often the victims of unexploded bombs as children and curious.  They find these items in areas under shrubs in their own backyards.  It pains me knowing that 30% to 40% of the victims of these unexploded bombs are children.

To put this organization in perspective and what they have been able to accomplish from July 2012 to May of 2013. 

MAG cleared and destroyed more than 300,000 landmines and items of unexploded ordnance.
As a result, more than 700,000 people were able to farm, build homes and schools and travel without fear of injury.

Make a difference today and donate $26...please.

For more information, please visit www.magamerica.org. 

Could you be the next online version of American Idol? Contest starts in February 2014.

You can be a star!  Really you could...but you must check out the great contest I heard about for your chance to enter and maybe win.

Wouldn’t it be cool to discover the BEST music videos hidden on the internet?

I think so. 

An epic contest hosted at www.Grandool.com is looking to uncover awesome talent and make people stars. 

Kind of like an online version of American Idol. Contest starts February 24, 2014 and continues until 1 Billion views. Yes. 1 Billion. 

What is the Goal? .... To Find the Next Grand Star.

How?... The world is the judge. 3 elimination rounds. Artists get seen by music lovers, labels, and press.

It’s easy to be a part of the fun and follow the results of this epic event, check out www.grandool.com and like on Facebook.com/Grandool

Give the Gift of #GreatFutures. Help the Boys & Girls Clubs of America #MC

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Boys and Girls Clubs of America. I received a promotional item as a thank-you for participating.”

Many times the Holidays are consumed with spending a ton of money to give the biggest and most expensive gift.

So, please take the time to reflect on the true meaning of the Holidays and visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America 3rd annual Give the Gift of #GreatFutures website. Visit this site to vote in the Kids Give Back contest, which features BGCA kids giving back in their communities throughout the year.  You can create holiday gift tags with the Gift TagGenerator and learn tips to inspire your kids to give back in your community. I love the tips about volunteering together as a family and having guests bring a small gift that can be donated during holiday parties. Don't forget to check out your local Boys & Girls Clubs’ website to find ways to volunteer in your community!

Vine Ripened Tasti-Lee tomatoes taste like fresh from your garden - Non-GMO

Disclaimer: Tasti-Lee provided me with a free samples of their product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review in return for the free product.

I have a huge announcement to make everyone!!!

I have succeeded in finding a store bought tomato that tastes like it was picked fresh from my summer garden.

Our family is is heaven thanks to Tasti-Lee Tomatoes. 

Okay, I know you are probably skeptical...but I am sharing our honest experiences with these premium vine ripened tomatoes. 

I was amazed at how fresh and flavorful each and every bite was of these Tasti-Lee's.  These tomatoes are sweet but tangy.  They were firm but not hard.   They were juicy and not the least been mealie.  They smelled like a garden fresh tomato and held up well at our home until we were ready to enjoy the last one.  And they were perfectly red and blemish free.

I love the packaging and what a great idea the little tiny holes in the plastic to allow the tomatoes to breathe.

I had to find out what Tasti-Lee had done to create such a perfect tomato and get that perfection to consumers like you and I in peak condition.

I learned that Tasti-Lee tomatoes are naturally developed and vine ripened.  They are totally ripened on the vine but are bred to stay nice and firm so when they make it to your table they are ready to enjoy.  

Tasti-Lee tomatoes contain 50% more lycopene than the typically tomato varieties and are no GMO.  So that means you can savor each bite and recipe that Tasti-Lee is used to enhance.  I love the potential health benefits!!

If you are lucky you can find Tasti-Lee in your grocery store (check for store locations) - but if not they will ship you out their tomatoes in perfect condition.  That is how mine arrived and I am still so impressed!

Way to go Tasti-Lee!  Don't forget to like Tasti-Lee on Facebook.  You can watch for giveaways and great coupons.  I noticed they run many contests like best recipe or best picture campaigns.

Disclaimer: Tasti-Lee provided me with a free samples of their product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review in return for the free product.

The importance of health insurance in the marketplace.

*sponsored by LinkVehicle
In the past I felt so lucky having insurance provided by my employer.  And better yet only having to pay a reasonable amount of money to have family coverage.  But, with the way things are going in regards to insurance in the United States; I have been looking into my insurance options.  
I would be lying if I said I wasn't concerned about Obama Care somehow infringing on my employer provided coverage.  I have read horror stories about hard working people, suddenly going without insurance.
I do not want to be one of those statistics.  That is why I have been searching the health insurance market.  The thoughts that race through my mind right now at times keeps me up at night.  Wow the life or should I say the medical experiences I have already encountered in my short life.  Medical issues like three c-sections, cancer 

and knee surgery to list just a few.  And that is not even touching on what my family has medically experienced.

Could you imagine you life and your family's life without medical coverage? Make sure you are prepared and know what else is out there as an option. Don't become one of the insurance statistics that I have read about.  I know that I am prepared and can sleep so much better at night.              

Angels the book Giveaway / Review $14.95 Value by Alexis York Lumbard, Illustrated by Flavia Weedn

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Do you believe in Angels?

We do in our house and love a new book we have had the opportunity to review and experience.

I also have the chance to spread the news, just like an Angel's wings by giving one lucky person their own copy of Angels written by Alexia York Lumbard.  Enter below for your chance to be blessed with this prize.

As a family we read this simple and easy to follow book.  But, Angels the book left us with a comforting feeling right before it was time to go to sleep.

The magical words and vibrant illistrations (by Flavia Weedn) on each page creates a understanding of how Angels work behind the scenes everywhere..."weaving their graces throughout the world".

What a perfect book to stuff a stocking with.  It can be giving to children and adults.  Plus this book Angels is nondenominational yet introduces how angels radiate warmth, love and caring throughout the world.  And like I mentioned before the illustrations that are colorful like rich paintings being this peaceful story to life.

You can purchase Angels direct from Wisdom Tales Press. And Wisdom Tales Press is also on Facebook and Pinterest.

Happy Holiday and let the Angels be with you.
 

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.

LeapPad Ultra the Perfect Holiday Gift Kids Learning Tablet Review

"I was provided a sample of the LeapPad Ultra through a review program.  The opinions expressed are my own."

Can you say Merry Christmas early at our house?

Well it is....Look what came in the mail!!

A LeapPad Ultra!!

I feel like a kid again.  I can't believe all the features and abilities this LeapPad Ultra has to offer.  It is going to be perfect for my son that is 5 and as you will see below also for my son that is 8 years old. 

I love that the LeapPad Ultra is designed to only offer content that has been approved and selected by educators.  I can feel good knowing my children are using a kid-safe and age-appropriate learning tablet experience thanks to LeapFrog's Learning Team.

The LeapPad Ultra even allows us (us being overly protective parents) to use a 4-digit security code to control what our children are able to access.  I love this feature.

Another parent important feature is the kid-safe web content experience called LeapSearch which was created in partnership with Zui.  Zui is a leading children's browser developer.  LeapSearch allows children to watch and explore a very controlled selection of 100% kid appropriate web content.  This is accessed via Wi-Fi.  This Wi-Fi feature also allows parents to quickly and easily purchase and download features to the LeapPad Ultra.

And more more thing as a parent I love about the LeapPad Ultra learning tablet.  It is a kid tough tablet.

Okay what my kids are going to love is...

The 7" high resolution colored light-touch screen (also comes with a stylus)

The long-lasting rechargeable battery (typically allows for up to 9 hours of use at a time! Wow!!)

Front and back cameras and video recorders.  This is perfect as one of my son's really wants a camera.

Onboard MP3 player - music hear here we come!

The LeapPad Ultra is compatible with LeapFrog's learning library of 800+ games, apps, eBooks, videos, music and more!

And not only that 11 apps are included with the LeapPad Ultra for an added $80 Value!

My boys are going to feel like grow-ups with all the safe featured available with their LeapPad Ultras.

As a family that owns many LeapFrog products the LeapPad Ultra is a perfect step up for my boys.

My son is going to love that "Santa" is going to be giving him is dream gift - A Green colored LeapPad Ultra.  And so is one of my other son's...as I just ordered him the same one from Amazon.com.  And they are currently offering $30 back in Amazon credit if you order.  So I hope you get in on this deal ...f it is still active when you place your Holiday order.

And now that we are going to be proud owners of two LeapPad Ultras they can take advantage of one of the amazing features.  The feature called peer to peer games, my boys will be able to safely play with each other via their LeapPad Ultra using virtual pets or LeapFrog characters. The Pet Chat allows them to safely ‘text’ over a local connection with safe pre-defined chat phrases and emoticons with fun sounds.

For more info on the LeapPad Ultra visit: www.leapfrog.com/LeapPadUltra.

Happy Holidays and I hope you are able to find the perfect gifts for your children this season.

 "I was provided a sample of the LeapPad Ultra through a review program. The opinions expressed are my own."

Glasstic Glass Water Bottle Giveaway / Review $19.99 Value! My New Workout Pal

		Disclaimer: Glasstic provided me with a free samples of their product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review in return for the free product and giveaway. The perfect beverage bottle! A Worry Free Glass Water Bottle! A must have for people on the go or workout fanatics like me :-) The Glasstic bottle - my new workout pal! And one lucky person is going to win their own Glasstic bottle. I feel like I am getting ready to write a love letter.  A love letter to my newly found and needed water bottle. Okay, does that sound a little Corny?  I sure hope not because if you are a Glasstic owner you will totally understand. Here I go.... Glasstic what do I love about thee? -The purity of glass but the portability of plastic (BPA Free) -Shatterproof (personally tested..whoops and a necessity!) -16oz Wide Mouth (no more excuses why you spilled down the front of your shirt) -Fliptop lid - great "sports" lid - love it! -Dishwasher Safe  on the top shelf (darn I don't own one, but a great feature) -Simple to clean -A variety of colors to chose from (Black/White/Pink/Green/Purple/Blue) -Total condensation containment – no stains on wood, no water in your car seat, purse or workout bag -A handle for easy transportation.  And you can even carry it on a walk to stay hydrated! -And last but not least - it makes my beverages taste great and doesn't leave the Glasstic tasting like whatever you drank after a simple wash! Okay...yes I am a proud Glasstic lover!  And I am not afraid to shout it from the tread climber at the gym!!  I LOVE MY GLASSTIC!!! I just realized I had better explain how Glasstic works and why I talked about it being glass but then BPA free.  Check out my picture below and let me describe the Glasstic bottle. Each Glasstic comes with a glass insert, PBA free plastic exterior and bottom and flip top drinking piece.   I was surprised at how sturdy the Glasstic bottle feels.  It has a nice weight with the glass insert but I have faith knowing when I do drop it...it most likely will not break. Glasstic stands behind their products offering a lifetime replacement of the glass insert and the flip cap lid.  As a customer you would only have to pay a flat rate shipping charge and if you are local you can pick up the replacement at no cost.  Currently the shipping charge for the bottle is $7.99 and $5.99 for a replacement cap.  I love the ability to get this replacement parts if necessary.  It makes me happy knowing my Glasstic is not just a single use water bottle. So who wants to fall in love with a Glasstic bottle? Enter below for your chance to win!   Disclaimer: Glasstic provided me with a free samples of their product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review in return for the free product and giveaway.