How To Make a Blurb Photo Book + Photobook Savings

2014, Special

Oct 022014

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How To Make a Blurb Photobook + Photobook Savings

For some individuals it’s much easier for them to ‘see’ how-to do something rather than reading a tutorial or learning to do it step-by-step on their own. In fact, sometimes a lot of information is missed when one does something on their own. This holds true for creating online photobooks. That said, Blurb has aimed to make it a simple process for you.

Blurb has created a quick video (less than 3 minutes) that quickly walks you through publishing your own Blurb photobook using their BookSmart tool—sort of a book making boot camp.

SAVE WITH THESE OFFERS

Save 20% on photobooks, which is great news if you’re thinking ahead to the holidays and making a gift to send. Special offer for new customers only. Save 25% on photobooks… even better for those of you who are new to Blurb books.

These savings end October 31st, 2014

You might also like this post: Turn Instagram Photos into a Photobook with Blurb

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day – Preview Clips

2014, Entertainment, Special

Oct 012014

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY opens in theaters everywhere next Friday, October 10th! BUT – you can see some of the clips from the movie right now!

About

Disney’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life—a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another. But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the misadventures of his disastrous day, he finds little sympathy and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him. He soon learns that he’s not alone when his mom (Jennifer Garner), dad (Steve Carell), brother (Dylan Minnette) and sister (Kerris Dorsey) all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Anyone who says there is no such thing as a bad day just hasn’t had one.

Take a peak at these clips of the movie:

Alexander – Clip “Stop, Drop & Roll”

Alexander – Clip “XOXO”

Alexander – Clip “Effort On The Potty”

Alexander – Clip “This Day Was Cursed”

Disney’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” OPENING In theaters Oct. 10, 2014. Mark your calender so you don’t miss the movie!

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Follow ALEXANDER on Twitter: @DisneyPictures

Adfilic Power Bank Review – An External Charger for Your Devices & Giveaway

Special

Sep 222014

Adfilic Power Bank Review – An External Charger for Your Devices

Mom and daughter convo – M: I sent you a text. Why didn’t you respond? D: My phone died. M: Did you charge it last night? D: No, I forgot. M: Why do I even pay for a phone for you?

That conversation is a relentless conversation that the teen and I have time and time again. Guess what though? That conversation has dwindled to once in a blue moon now thanks to the Adfilic Power Bank. Adfilic sent us one to test out and we are loving it!

About the Adfilic Power Bank

Fits in your purse or pocket
Has 2600mAh Lithium Ion battery that is tested for safety and built with the latest PCB board to quickly charge your devices to a 100% without the dangers of frying up your phone
Comes with a 12 month, no-questions asked money back guarantee and world class customer service
Highly durable and stylish casing makes the power bank a strong sturdy device that won’t break or malfunction when dropped
For a limited time – a 3 in 1 USB adapter comes with every order….

The power bank is easy to operate. Plug the bank into your PC or wall charger. If it’s not charged it will display a red dot on the top. If it is charged, it will display a blue dot.

What Devices Will This Work With?

Apple iPhone 5/5S/5C, 4/4S, iPad 1/2/3/4 mini 2, iPod Nano, Touch 4th/5th Generation (Lightning and 30-pin cables included as BONUS)
Samsung – Galaxy Note 1,2,3, S1,S3/S4, S2 Skyrocket
Google – Nexus 4, 7 & 7FHD, 10
HTC One M7, M4, EVO 4G, Thunderbolt, Incredible, Droid DNA
Motorola – Atrix, Droid, Moto X
Nokia – Lumia series
Sony – Xperia series
LG – Optimus series

So you can see that it works with many devices. Below the power bank is attached to two different generations of the iPod and a cell phone.

It is said that you can replenish the charge of camera batteries too! What’s really nice is that you can still use the phone while the power bank is charging your phone. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to fully charge the LG Optimus.

Our Thoughts on the Adfilic Brand

We love the Adfilic Power Bank. My daughter can now thank her lucky stars that I am not on her butt about making sure she has a full charge when she’s away from home.

That said, the first 3 in 1 charging cable that came with the power bank had an issue. That issue was that the silver port to charge a device came apart from the casing/wires and was stuck in the phone. Not a big deal as far as the phone was concerned – that piece was easy enough to remove with tweezers. I reported the issue to Adfilic and Adfilic had NO issue with sending us another. That is customer service!

You can find the Adfilic Power Bank on Amazon.com. The Power Bank is only one of several products one can purchase. Go here to check out all the Adfilic Products. I’d love to own the Spy Pen – I’d attach it to my son’s wheelchair!

Giveaway

Adfilic has sponsored a Power Bank for a giveaway for you! Giveaway starts at 9 PM 9/22/14 and ends 9/30/14 @ 11:59 PM. US entrants only.

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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.

Little Passports Fundraising For Your School!

2014, Special

Sep 162014

**The links in this post are affiliate links and a team member of FCS will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link.

School is back in session and the fundraisers begin full-force! Are you planning a fundraiser at your child’s school? Little Passports is the perfect partner, with an award-winning educational product that kids and parents love.

Here’s how it works:

Your community shops at Little Passports and they donate 15% back to your school. They even have a flyer to help you spread the word.

Get more information here: www.littlepassports.com/schools. The fundraising period is from October 21 – 28 and the deadline to sign-up is October 10th – don’t miss out – check it out today!

September Totally Awesome Amazon Giveaway

2014, Giveaway, Special

Sep 072014

Finger Click Saver has teamed up with blogger friends to bring you another Totally Awesome Amazon Giveaway! This month we’re giving away a $750 Amazon gift card to one lucky reader!

If you want a chance to be the lucky winner, here’s what you need to do – bookmark this page and come back every day to enter and earn bonus entries by sharing the giveaway with your friends on social media. Good luck!

GIVEAWAY

Prize: $750 Amazon gift card

Organized by: Oh My Gosh Beck!

Co-hosts: Dividing by Zero allisonleighann. To Be Bright Pretty Thrifty Jenn’s Blah Blah Blog Honey & Birch Do It All Working Mom Misadventures with Andi Stacy’s Savings Put A Little Umbrella In Your Drink Broward Saves Blog by Donna Random Thoughts Mandy Jean Chic Thrifty in Pittsburgh True Story Book Blog Mom and More Finger Click Saver Annabel & Alice Babushka’s Baile

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter daily. Besides the mandatory blog comment entry, all other entries are optional. Giveaway ends 10/3 and is open worldwide.

Are you a blogger who wants to participate in giveaways like these to grow your blog? Click here to find out how you can join a totally awesome group of bloggers!

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You’re Invited! ModCloth Casting Call for ALL – NYC 9/3

2014, Special

Aug 302014

**This post contains affiliate links and a FCS team member may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on the links.

WooHoo! ModCloth is inviting you to come showcase your unique style at their #FASHIONTRUTH Casting Call for ALL event in New York City on September 3rd.

All you have to do is show up in your cutest outfit and you could be featured on ModCloth and across their social platforms. Anyone and everyone is invited, so if you’re in the area, grab your friends and go — this is an event you won’t want to miss! Head to the ModCloth blog for more details and RSVP info.

If you go – please come back and fill us in on the event 🙂

Best Buy Ultra HD TV In-Store Events Happening Now

Special

Aug 082014

Best Buy wants to educate you all about Ultra HD TV’s.

**Select stores will have exciting giveaways from Sony & LG including tickets and cord keepers while supplies last.

What is Ultra HD?

Ultra HD brings Stunning Resolution:

Four times the picture resolution of Full HD 1080p. The increased pixel allows you to sit very close for a fully immersive experience
Experiences That Feel Real
Experiences that feel breathtakingly lifelike with amazing level of detail
Better Picture For Everything
4K Ultra HD improves the quality of all current move & TV shows to gorgeous nearly 4k Ultra HD quality

Get Educated:

August 9 – November 1 with experts from LG, Samsung and Sony
Experience and learn about Ultra HD TV Every Saturday 11am-3pm

And you’ll be excited to learn

Sony has introduced a 4K Ultra HD Media Player that comes loaded with free 4K content
Plus, you can download more than 200 4k films
Learn more about it at Bestbuy.Com/SonyExperience

Visit a store near you and enter for a chance to win your own 55” Ultra HD TV (includes installation & Geek Squad Protection)! Go to www.bestbuy/4kuhdevents for more information and/or to find a store near you. Go now to learn about this very cool new Ultra HD TV technology, while you have the chance!

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Getting Stains Out of Your Favorite Sweatshirts

2014, Special, Tipsy Tuesday

Aug 032014

Blank sweatshirts are a beautiful canvas on which to put your favorite designs, logos, or other creative image of your choice. Sweatshirts are a favorite go-to for many people because they are so comfortable. They are perfect for lounging around the house or wearing outside on a cool day. In fact, people wear sweatshirts so much, it’s no wonder stains find their way onto this piece of clothing. Stains on any piece of clothing are a nuisance, but there are ways to deal with them, especially if you are quick to take action. It is first important to understand different kinds of stains.

Types of Stains

Stains usually fall into two different categories: dyes and proteins. Most stains are usually one or the other, or a combination of the two.

Dyes are usually found in colored items like vegetables, fruits, and plants. When handled immediately, these are pretty simple to get out of clothing. They become much more stubborn if they are allowed to set in, however.

Proteins can often be treated with detergents that have enzymes. The enzymes help to dissolve fats and break down the proteins.

Combination stains can usually be treated with a detergent first, then laundered like normal with a stain solution applied.

Dye Stains

Fruit and juice stains can be a nightmare if allowed to set. It helps to avoid using soap-based products with fruit or fruit juice stains, since this could make the stain set in the fabric. For particularly stubborn stains, put an enzyme-based detergent in a quart of warm water and soak the stain for about 30 minutes. Then launder the sweatshirt on the hottest setting allowed for that fabric.

Grass stains pervade on the clothing of active young people. The same technique can be applied here for stubborn stains with a slight temperature difference—soak the stain in an enzyme-based detergent and a quart of cool water for 30 minutes. Avoid using hot water with grass-type stains. If the stain remains after washing, soak it again for another 30 minutes.

Protein Stains

Mud is fairly simple to remove if you let it dry completely. For mud spots that remain, you can usually get it out by soaking it with a quart of warm water, a teaspoon of dish soap, and a tablespoon of white vinegar. Let the stain soak for 15 minutes, then rinse. You can also try dabbing the stain with rubbing alcohol if it still persists.

Combination

Sauce stains may look stubborn, but if you soak them in cool water with a half of a teaspoon of dish soap and a tablespoon of vinegar for half an hour, they usually come out. After soaking, stubborn stains can be pre-treated with a stain remover, then washed on a warm cycle.

Coffee stains are best handled fresh. Wash your sweatshirt in cold water first, then try rubbing the stain with laundry detergent and cold water. Let it soak for half an hour, rubbing in the detergent every once in a while. Next, wash the sweatshirt on the hottest setting allowed for the fabric. Do not dry until the stain has been completely removed.

Quick Tips to Remember

Stains on your favorite blank sweatshirt might seem like a nightmare, but they are most easily removed if treated immediately. Remember to always check your stained sweatshirt after washing to make sure the stain is removed before drying it. Another pre-treat and wash cycle may be better for getting out a stain than having it permanently set in by a dry cycle. If all else fails – try Greased Lightning…it’s fabulous for removing stains!

Ending a Perfect Weekend with the Perfect Pop App and Pop Secret!

Special

Jul 212014

The weekend has come and gone – it was certainly full of excitement. We went to Connecticut on Saturday and to Hampton Beach in New Hampshire on Sunday. We decided to end the weekend fun by curling up in front of the TV watching a great movie with some popcorn. And guess what? We invited the Pop Secret and their Perfect Pop app to join us!

In today’s world we reach for a bag of microwaveable popcorn, unlike when I was a child. Back then, we’d get out the big sauce pan, oil and bagged popcorn kernels to pop our own. It was a chore as you had to keep that pan moving so that the popcorn didn’t burn. The butter had to be melted separately in another sauce pan. Then you had to mix them together with salt (if you wanted salt). Now don’t get me wrong – microwaveable popcorn can burn too, and I’m sure we’ve all experienced burned micro popcorn, but one doesn’t have to literally keep that bag moving like we had to with the pan.

Burned Popcorn – NO Longer!

Pop Secret has come out with an app that will tell you when the bag of popcorn is done! With the Perfect Pop app there will be no burned popcorn. Perfect Pop listens to the pops, waiting for the precise moment to let you know when your popcorn is perfect. There will be very few kernels left unpopped – 13 didn’t pop in our bag – 13! That is a savings in itself over many other brands of popcorn – you’re getting the most out of what you paid for!

And you wanna know what else? Watching the app is so enthralling! It’s too darn cute!

We tried the app and before I could even join in on the perfectly cooked popcorn – my two friends decided they were going to start sharing it! See that look on her face? That’s a BUSTED look!

As you can see – even though they were busted – they decided they were going to keep going about their business! Not to worry though – we can always pop another bag using the Pop Secret Perfect Pop app (I want perfect popcorn too!).

Seriously, you really need to try the Perfect Pop App! It’s not hard to use at all and it’s SO much fun!

How to Use the Perfect Pop App:

**Please Note – The Perfect Pop app, you must have iPhone 5+ on iOS 7+ However – the app store also indicates that the app will work with:

Compatibility: Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Download Perfect Pop (“Perfect Popcorn”) for free on the App Store. NOTE: Perfect Pop is optimized Pop Secret popcorn only.

Put a bag of Pop Secret in the microwave
Enter suggested cooking time from the packaging.
Turn up the volume on your iPhone.
Point the phone’s speaker towards the microwave and keep within 3 feet.
Start the microwave
Start the app

With this app, there is no more relying on the popcorn button (don’t even touch that popcorn button!) or guessing how many seconds in between pops. Pop Secret is serious about perfect popcorn, so the less you have to worry about, the more time you can spend enjoying movie night with your friends & family.

Let’s take a look at what you’ll experience using the Pop Secret Perfect Pop App:

Popcorn bag is in microwave – timer is set – press START

While you’re waiting for the bag to heat up – you’ll see fun facts and the bag to begin to fill

It’s growing!

It’s almost done popping – the bag is near full!

You’re told when to stop the microwave – the timing is precise using this app.

Now you can enjoy it!

If you have kids that are able to read – you could leave the popcorn making to them while you are busy with something else. They will certainly enjoy watching the app in action. Of course, do not have little ones remove the bag from the oven.

Regardless of who pops the Pop Secret using the Pop Secret Perfect Pop app – they’ll be sure to have a blast! And don’t forget – it’s FREE!

Disclaimer – This post has been brought to you by Pop Secret. The Team Member’s opinions are all their own. Clicking on a link within the post may result in compensation to a the Team Member.

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