May 182016
 

Leather is Making a Comeback!

Bold Leather Fashions and Accessories

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Look out ladies, leather is making a comeback! Don’t be scared, no harm will come to you in these fashions. Leather has become the new, chic material to work with. It has always been a go to for a great jacket or fabulous shoes, but today’s designers are creating fashion forward looks with an old world material.

The Leather Do’s

  • Deer Skin Dresses are a big yes! Think less Pocahontas running through the woods and more socialite at a dinner party. The modern deer skin dress offers sleek lines and a refined silhouette.
  • Leather Pants…yes please! Gone are the days of the hair band rocker greasing himself up to get into his skin tight leather pants. Today’s version is surprisingly comfortable and comes in styles that flatter every body type. Pair with a blouse for a night out or a stylish tee for a lunch with friends.
  • Leather Tunics are taking over from the street to the supermarket. Wear it with slacks for the office or a great pair of jeans for an amazing look while you run around town.

The Leather Don’ts

  • Leather clothing can be expensive and it is so tempting to spend less on fake leather to try to get the same look. It’s not going to work, so put down the pleather and walk away. Fake leather can take a chic look and make it feel cheap. If your budget can’t take the hit of a full leather dress, try scaling back a bit. Instead of the dress, go for a simple tunic or even some great leather accessories. A great leather belt or beautiful leather necklace and some fabulous shoes can provide the leather look without the leather price.
  • Leather from head to toe…no! Leather is a strong material and, while a dress can give the appearance of leather forever, its severity is softened through styling and accents on the dress itself. So don’t buy everything leather you can find and put it on all at once. Select one piece and let that be your statement piece.

Accessorize

  • When it doubt, accessorize. For many of us, leather garments are quickly followed in thought by handmade turquoise jewelry. A gorgeous necklace or chunky ring can add just the right touch to most leather looks. Let’s be honest here, nothing compliments leather like turquoise.
  • Don’t be afraid to play around with shoes as you develop your signature leather look. A great pair of heels can give just the right lift to your leather tunic. Try a pair of canvas shoes in a bold color to give that bit of edge to your black leather pants.
  • The leather is the accessory? Genius! Leather accessories used to mean belts and shoes. Not anymore. Leather can be found in earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more.

I know all of this leather talk may seem intimidating. A taboo has surrounded leather clothing for such a long time and those stereotypes can be hard to break. I challenge you to break down those stereotypes and give leather a try. You’ll thank me for it later.

Bio – This guest post is courtesy of Wild Instincts, a custom leather clothing company based in Idaho and specializing in handmade accessories, jewelry and clothing.

Are you a leather gal?  What is your favorite leather item?  Does it excite you that leather is making a comeback?

May 122016
 

MediaInsiders

If you’ve heard of Media Insiders and wondered if it’s the real deal, rest assured it is.  And if you haven’t heard of them – here’s the lowdown!

Earning is simple – real simple.  Earn rewards by using your mobile device at least 5 days a week and capture your TV viewing at least once per week.

You will be asked to play games, use organization apps, social media, online shopping, and watching TV shows to earn reward points.

How to start earning:

  • Complete the registration found {Here}
  • Follow the instructions on how to download the MI Mobile App (needed to participate & earn)

You will earn 50 points for getting started and 50 points every week for your daily smartphone and TV activity synced with App.

You can redeem 500 points for a $5.00 gift card (several to choose from – Amazon, Redbox, TJ Max, and many more) or save up to redeem 2500 points for a $25.00 deposit into your PayPal account.

This is free money in your pocket for just belonging to the Media Insiders Panel and running their free app.

May 042016
 
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Dress Mom in Minnie for Mother’s Day at Modcloth

Do you have a Minnie Mom?  Modcloth has the perfect leggings and they are on sale too!  A steal at $11.99! These would make a great Mother’s Day gift.  Pair it with a shirt and you’ve got yourself a great gift to give mom!

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Not all moms want to go out to dinner and not all want flowers or jewelry.  Some moms love clothing and accessories.  Not all moms like to dress up, some like pure comfort.

If your mom prefers something to wear, Modcloth has a clothing style for her.  These Mile A Mini Leggings are fun.  There are many tops to choose from to match the leggings – above are just a couple.  One is more casual and the other a bit more dressy.  Add a pair of sandals to the mix and you’ve got yourself a nice Mother’s Day Gift.

Now some moms buy gifts for themselves (is that you?).  Sometimes this is because they are single moms.  And others buy “just because.”  And then there are other moms who buy for themselves because it’s something they want that they know they will like 🙂

Whatever your mom situation is – Modcloth has you covered.

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Happy Shopping and Happy Mother’s Day!

May 032016
 

Bake Better with Casters

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Casters in the kitchen simplify your cooking and baking endeavors.  We love having our island on casters.  We are able to use it as a multi-purpose piece of furniture.

That said, if you’ve ever worked in a commercial kitchen, you know it can be fraught with problems. From spills to ruined food, the commercial cooking experience is not for the faint of heart. That’s why it’s so important to have tools and equipment that makes working in a commercial kitchen easier. Access Casters bakery casters are a great way to simplify your kitchen.

The Best Features

Access Casters products have the functionality you need to maintain a well run kitchen. They are made from the finest materials, like stainless steel and glass-filled nylon. They are also extremely durable. These casters won’t be affected by cleaning products or kitchen grease. It’s also important that your casters can stand up to high temperatures. The ones made by Access Casters can withstand temperatures as high as 545 degrees Fahrenheit.

Multiple Options

The casters offered by Access Casters come in many varieties, so you are sure to find some that suit your kitchen needs. For use on bakery racks, consider a stainless steel caster that has a 350 pound load capacity. For high temperature wash downs, choose swivel casters that are more durable than high temperature phenolics.

The company offers casters in a number of sizes for your convenience. Wheels are available in sizes that range from four inches to six inches. Whatever your kitchen needs, Access Casters is sure to have a product that suits you.

Access Casters also offers a variety of wheels for your baking needs. They come in a wide variety of materials, from rubber to glass-filled nylon to stainless steel. They have different applications, and they can be used on tiled floors, in ovens, and more.

The Highest Quality

When you’re stocking your kitchen with equipment, you want tools that last. Access Casters makes durable bakery equipment that can withstand myriad kitchen mishaps. The high-impact construction ensures that your new casters won’t degrade quickly. If you want to extend the life of your casters, consider the High-Temperature Food Grade Lubricant. This long lasting film helps to clean and lubricate your casters, which helps to preserve their efficacy over the years.

If you’re looking for high-quality commercial kitchen equipment, consider the excellent products offered by Access Casters.

Do you have casters on any of your kitchen furniture?  Does that simplify your life?

May 022016
 

 

Welcome to the Sleepace Sleep Monitor Giveaway – Open to the US

 
 
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Apr 222016
 

tv tech upgrade

Do you watch an endless amount of television in your home?

If so, are you sometimes feeling like you are not getting the entire picture?

For many individuals (and families for that matter), the home television is one place where a fair amount of time and energy are directed.

With that being the case, do you feel like you are truly receiving your money’s worth when all is said and done?

See the Full Picture of Saving Money

In order for you to feel as if you are getting the best deal at the best price in home television viewing, ask yourself the following:

  • Is the amount I spend each month on cable or satellite television coverage truly worth it?
  • Have I spent the required time shopping around for the best coverage at the best price?
  • Do my friends or family members outside my home always seem to get better deals than I do?
  • Does it seem like my cable or satellite television rates are always going up instead of down?
  • Does my customer service seem to get worse by the year, yet my bill keeps increasing?

Being able to answer those questions may not always be easy, but it is important that you address those matters and other when it comes to your cable or satellite bills. Remember, as TV technology gets better and better, you need to be able to take advantage of it, including when it comes to what you spend for services.

For starters, look at your cable or satellite television bills over the last couple of years.

How much have they increased over that time? Has your provider improved the services they can offer you over this time? If not, are there are providers out there that quite simply can do better than your current one?

One of the ways you can compare and contrast is by looking at what kind of technological upgrades your provider has made available to you in recent years.

  • Are you being treated to high-definition programming and options such as On Demand services?
  • Has your provider made available the option of bundling your television coverage with Internet services?
  • Since you may not always have the time to watch programming on a conventional television, does your provider give you the ability to watch shows on your computer or other such device?
  • Does your provider give you the ability to record shows whenever you want without all kinds of extra charges and gimmicks?
  • Can your provider give you the ability to catch shows on your mobile device? This is something more and more consumers want, especially given how many of them are on-the-go and do not always have time or convenience to watch programs in front of their televisions.

So, would you rate your current cable or satellite viewing experience as great, fair, or downright poor?

If your ratings fall into either the fair or downright poor categories, there are steps you can take to improve upon things.

First, shop around for a better deal sooner rather than later.

Get with friends and family to see which providers they have opted to trust with their television viewing needs. If they are happy with their services and costs, you might want to think about following in their footsteps.

Secondly, look for that provider offering the best bundled deal (that is if you want television and the Internet through one company). Doing so can help you save money and get more for your dollars too.

Lastly, never take for granted the importance of stellar customer service.

Face it; some companies today have dropped the ball when it comes to best-serving their customers. Some figure that they’re the only option out there and/or most customers are too lazy to change their providers. In these cases, take a stand.

With the way consumers now watch television (much different than the old days of everyone gathering around a set on the floor and actually having to change the channels without a remote control), there are literally so many options at one’s fingertips, including how to make sound financial choices in your life..

Make sure you are taking advantage of not only the technology, but the ability to demand great service at a great price.

Have you done a TV Tech upgrade?  How much did you save?

Mar 212016
 

Julianna’s Adventures

Help 5 Yr.-Old Julianna Raise Funds for CMT Research

Julianna's Adventures

Who is Julianna?

Isn’t she a beautiful Princess?  She’s a little Princess with a lot of wisdom and an imagination that doesn’t quit.  As described by her mother:

J is smart, opinionated and kind. She thinks everything looks better embellished and is happy almost all of the time. She dislikes conflict and messy hair. Her middle name is Yuri.

You may have learned of 5 year-old Julianna, who has a severe version of CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease) on CNN back in 2015.  Her story went viral when she expressed to her mother that she wanted to die at home (not at the hospital) the next time she gets “that” sick.  That’s the short story.

Though despite all the obstacles Julianna is up against, Julianna has had a vision.  A dream.  Her vision – to publish a book and donate all the proceeds to the CMTA foundation.  She’d love nothing more than to be able to help CMTA find a treatment for those who suffer from CMT disease, even though it may not become available to her soon enough.

Well, guess what?!?!  Julianna’s vision has become a reality. Julianna’s Adventures has been published and you can get a copy now.

About Julianna’s Adventures:

“I can’t walk but I can talk…” — Julianna Snow, age 5 Julianna supports all things beautiful, adventuresome and sparkly. Above all, she loves LOVE. Julianna has a severe form of CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease), a hereditary neuromuscular disorder. In her stories, she takes us to a bright, sweet and joyful world where there are no limits. Proceeds of this book will benefit the CMTA (CMT Association).

  • 66 pages, full color
  • features 3 adventures: stories by Julianna, illustrations by Christine Stalie
  • $20.52 (plus tax and shipping) on lulu.com
  • all proceeds will go to CMTA

Have you heard this quote?

If you think you’re too small to make a difference, youve never been in bed with a mosquito.” —Anita Roddick 

Julianna is proof that no one is too small to make a difference.  You can help her make a difference when you buy her book, Julianna’s Adventures.

For the long of Julianna’s journey with CMT visit http://juliannayuri.com/.  The stories, written by her mom about her little Princess are priceless.  The intricates you learn about Julianna are exceptionally heart-warming.  You’ll feel compassion as you hear what Julianna and her family endures.  You may shed some tears.  For sure though, you’ll close out the site and be left thinking about not taking life for granted.  Yours.  Your children’s.  Your loved ones.

Juliannas Adventures

Julianna and her family are working really hard at raising funds for CMT research.  Be sure to check out other fundraising events happening at http://juliannayuri.com/current-fundraising-events/.

#JuliannaStrong #GoJulianna #Julianna’sAdventures

**Finger Click Saver is posting this for nothing more than to help Julianna Snow raise funds for CMTA – to see her vision become a total success. 
Mar 142016
 

Learn About Flayk and Enter to Win a Fitbit

Welcome to the Get Organized + Fit with Flayk Giveaway!

Hosted by Conservamom

What a concept….one app – multiple users…everyone is on board!  Read on…

As we all know, moms are a particular group that can be quite hard on themselves, which is why Flayk, a free, family/life management app now available for free download in both the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store is such a helpful tool.

Flayk allows families to coordinate activities, assign responsibilities, share to-do and shopping lists and award points for completed actions in a single app that can be used by multiple families and groups. One of the app’s core features is the ability for users to flayk events, which alerts the group in the event of an unexpected conflict – from car trouble to a meeting that runs long –and allows someone else to quickly pick up the task and keep the day moving smoothly.

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As detailed in ADWEEK, Flayk is the perfect solution for families looking to simplify life in 2016 as well as a technology “must have” for the new aged organized family.

Flayk Basic is free, and for a limited time, Flayk Premium, a seamless, ad-free experience with expanded features, is free for the first month. Flayk Premium is regularly priced at $1.99/month or $18.99/year.

Flayk is the only family management app on the market to introduce an innovative rewards system that lets families assign point values to specific activities. Family members can earn points for completing tasks and redeem them for specific rewards of the family’s choosing, for example, a raise in allowance, a curfew extension, dinner at a favorite restaurant or a pass on a chore.flayk_devices_720_2

Flayk recognizes that diversity with its customizable central hub to organize all kinds of families, whether they live under one roof or are in multiple locations.

In spirit of holding on to those 2016 Mom Resolutions and preparing for the spring season ahead, Flayk is offering a chance to win an all new Fitbit Blaze™ – Fitbit’s New Smart Fitness Watch including a breakthrough features such as PurePulse™ Heart Rate Monitor, Connected GPS, On-Screen Workouts and Color Touchscreen.FITBIT-blaze

Make sure to enter by downloading the Flayk app (IOS or Android) and setting up a profile!

Disclosure: All opinions are 100% mine. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network. All opinions and experiences are Conservamom‘s. Open to US residents only , must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted through email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor will be responsible for product fulfillment to winner(s) of the giveaway. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions or to see your product featured in an Event you can contact Elia At Conservamom
Mar 132016
 
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Craftsy Class Collections 50% Off – Multiple Classes/Bundles to Choose From

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This offer is too good to not share with you.  These bundles pictured and MANY more are now discounted starting at 50% off.

Photography, baking, quilting, sewing, and so many more.  Now’s the time to take advantage of the classes whether they are for your learning pleasure, or as a gift.

Offer ends today, Sunday, 3/13/16!

craftsy collections 50% off

Go take a peek at what you could be learning while saving a lot of money!


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