A DIAMOND CANDLE AND YOU WANT ONE LIKE ME & HERE'S YOUR CHANCE

 

 

 Diamond Candles,  the first time I heard of them was in a video that explained how they got started and how they were giving one away and I saw other videos of girls that already had a candle and how they couldn't wait for it to burn down to get their ring and when t hey got their ring it was beautiful so I had to have one.  I tried to get votes every where, and although I didn't win one I did win a consolation prize of 50% off, which I didn't know about so that was a pleasant surprise.  They have high quality soy candles with a ring worth anywhere from $10 to $5,000!

So here's my ring!  Ain't it purrrrrteeee! woo hoo!

Sooooooooooooo check this out part out.... if you're a blogger and would love the opportunity to work with this cooler than cool company to review and possibly giveaway one of their fun & mysterious candles, check this out; Diamond Candles is giving 100 bloggers who register with their information the chance to get it on and broadcast their candles!  Yep, review/give-away!  So you wanna huh>?  I know I wanna uh-huh! I tried their the Hawaiian Coconut!

It smelled so wonderful I was carrying my candle around the house for a few minutes in this room & a few in that.  hehehe 

If you're interested, definitely head over HERE and fill out your information!

Good luck to all you ring hunters and sniffers!  Who knows, maybe you will find the big $5,000 ring and you read it here first right here at XmasDolly's LOL!  HURRY GO FILL OUT YOUR INFO... NO PUSHING.. NO SHOVING... WATCH IT NOW... ME FIRST!

A great Opportunity/Sign-Up For a IPad3 and Tuexedo Case Giveaway!

YO! Look what I found, it's an awesome opportunity for us bloggers, to participate in an iPad Giveaway for FREE!  Join in Blogger Sign-Ups for this iPad3 and Tuxedo Case Giveaway!  It’s easy peasy to join in this  iPad Giveaway for FREE!

Now, all you really have to do is create a Post like this telling all your buds about about sign-ups for this cool event and link back to the form you’ll find at Mom's with voices media  .  First off (you'll like this part), you get a facebook entry... wait for it...  wait for it...  F-R-E-E!  Hot dog!  Now, additional links are available with Twitter, and e-mail for $1.00 each.  Now, I haven't been doing these things ever... no wait I did one, but that was with a very close friend (she didn't charge me cuz I didn't know what the heck I was doing to be honest with you, so she was showing me the ropes).  What I learned about it was the more you do the more people you'll get to sign up to your FB or email or twitter or wherever you sign up for, and then the more people you can reach to tell them about the products you're reviewing/promoting and showing off the pictures you take at that play or movie you just went to see, and just think about all the new people you may get to meet.  Widen your horizons as they say! 

This event goes live this Monday, May 7th  at 12:01 a.m. EST, and ends Sunday, May 20th at 11:59 p.m. EST.  So stop wasting time, and sign up to show yourself to the world and yell HEY I'M OVER HERE! So, get your buns over there and sign up with me! As the song goes, "We get by with a little help from our friends!  We're gonna try with a little help from our friends!".  Good luck and I hope you get tons of new friends! 

Terro Ant and Spider Killer Review and the winner is...

AND THE WINNER IS: karenmed409 said... 8

3 Subscribe to whatsbuggingstew.com mail
karenmed409 at comcast dot net
October 1, 2011 9:37 PM

Thanks to all who entered!  Have a great day and Congrats to our winner!  WOO HOO!

How to keep ‘Fall Invaders’ out of your house when seasons change!

  Okay my friends I'm hear to share a few things with you.  I live by Fox River.  Actually, I'm just a few blocks away from there.  Therefore, being a city girl originally I have never in my life seen the bugs like I have around here.  They're not only huge, but they're all kinds and totally YUKY!  I HATE BUGS!  ANY KIND I DON'T CARE WHAT THEY ARE!  As they say, "The only good bug is a dead bug"!  Cool weather drives spiders, ants and other pests indoors. Halt them in their tracks with a few simple tips from TERRO.

Our problem around my house is spiders.  Ewwwwwwww I have big spiders, small spiders and yes even flying freaking spiders. ewwwwwwwwww  Most of them are outside around my front porch and side porch, but I spray to keep the critters at bay, and when I see one ZAP!  I must say Terro is really good for that.. I mean zapping making these ugly animals history.  Some of these critters get so big you can put saddles on them.  ewwwwwwwwww  I HATE BUGS!  Plus, I'm allergic to small insect bites, so this is another reason I would like to share with everyone the remedy to killing these yuky critters.

Now personally bugs turn my stomach as did this video, but the man speaks the truth about bugs.  I know I'll be getting my house ready for the Fall this weekend.  Doesn't look so hard to do.  My personal experience with a bug situation was ants at my old house.  They were everywhere.  I was being invaded.  Drove me insane until one day I was speaking with my boss's wife and she told me try this little bottle of Terro.  She said put a couple of drops on the back of a matchbook cover and dinner is served.  They'll take it back to their home & POOF!  NO MORE BUGS!  Well, I did that for about a week and a half and one day I thought to myself hmmm wonder if those ants are gone.  I checked the kitchen, bathrooms, hallway POOF!  They were gone.  Gee whiz and they didn't even say good-bye (like I care)! 

Terro has so generously offered to give one  of my readers the two products up above.  Terro Ant Killer and the Terro Spider Killer.

How to enter:

• MANDATORY:  Go to Terro's FB:  Like and leave a comment that you entered this Give-Away  Without this the rest is null & void! I will be checking.  
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•  How to earn additional entries:
•  Become a follower on my blog (publicly- privately does not count) or tell me if you are already.
•  Subscribe to my blog by EMAIL   (2 entries).
•  Blog about this giveaway-with a link back here, and to the sponsor whatsbuggingstew.com  (5 entries)
• Subscribe to whatsbuggingstew.com mail (5 entries)
•  Add my BUTTON to your blog, and let me know where to find it.  (2 entries) 
•  Follow @XmasDolly and @terrosdeadants on Twitter.  One entry ea.
• Tweet about this giveaway - (3X  daily - at least an hour in between).
• Copy/Paste: RT #Win @Xmasdolly @terrodeadants #WIN Terro Spider Killer spray & ant killer Review/Give-Away http://thenewxmasdolly.blogspot.com/2011/10/terro-ant-and-spider-killer-review-and.html  Ends 10.14 
• Friend me on FB  (3-entries)
• Post a comment about this give-away with this link in it on your own FB and leave the link here (2 entries - may be done 3X a day) 
• Vote for me on PcketFence blogs & Top Mommy blogs (3 entries)
•  Fan me on NETWORKED blogs 
• Leave relevant comment on a non-giveaway post of mine & put the title in your comment. (Up to 3 comments per day) 
• Enter another of my give-aways (comment as to which one/3 entries ea.)
• Enter a Nightowlmama's give-away (my side-bar), and come back & let me know which one.  ( 3 entries).
• Like me on Xmasdolly FB
  
• Also, play Monday's Music Moves Me & tell me which video you played, and what date (5 entries) 

-EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY-

*You must have your email in your comment or in your profile in order to win.  If I cannot find one I shall pull another winner.  ALSO:  I WILL BE CHECKING!

Contest ends October 14, 2011 at 11:59pm

U.S residents Only. Must be at least 18+ yrs old enter.  Only 1 person per household may enter. Winner chosen using Random.org and emailed. Must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: Terro Corp sent me the products listed above for the purpose of this review.  The opinions I have given are mine, and may differ from others, and it was not influenced in any manner by monetary means and no monies were exchanged.

About TERRO 

TERRO® is the industry leader in ant control and has been a trusted brand for more than 90 years. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers proven ant control products, including liquid ant baits, aerosol sprays, perimeter granules and ant dust. TERRO products are widely distributed at all leading hardware, home center, mass merchant, food and drug, farm and fleet and independent garden center retailers nationwide. For more information about TERRO products, call 1-800-837-7644, or visit http://terro.com.

Friday Photo Flashback, Aloha Friday, & Stalk Hop Friday

My youngest son Robert as Casper 1980

Robert aka Rocky - 1987

 06.18.2011 - My Dad use to say, "Your son is your son until he gets him a wife, but...

(my daughters & their sons 2008) ...your daughters are your daughters the rest of your life!"

Alicia at More than Words started "Friday Photo Flashback". I'm having a blast & you can too! Dig out your photo album! Don't forget to sign up so we can all visit and comment on each others pics/blogs! IT'S GREAT FUN! 

Stalk Hop Friday! 6 ways to link up, yo! Just click on this button here, and follow their rules!
Co-Hosted by Mrs. Marine and my friend, Stacy!

"In Hawaii, Aloha Friday a day of rest. So we're doin' the same. On Fridays we're taking it easy on posting. Therefore, our hostess is asking a simple question for you to answer; nothing that requires a lengthy response.If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link at the very friendly place of Islandlife808.com. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends and find new followers! 

My question is: When do you start taking in your outside furniture/decorations & when do you decorate for Halloween?


I have taken mine in already, and did just a tad decorating for autumn.  Halloween stuff will be the first of October & stay up all month!

Wasn't that fun?  Have a Great Weekend Everyone, and THANKS for stopping by, and following me.   Oh!  Don't forget"MONDAY'S MUSIC MOVES ME".   This week's theme as you know every other week is a Freebie & you get to Post whatever you like! So ROCK ME!  Oh, and don't forget your button "SPOTLIGHT DANCERS"!   Hope you  ALL can make it. It's tons of fun & don't forget bring a friend!  Hell, bring all your friends.  HUGS  & Have a great weekend!  ROCK ON!

DON'T FORGET!

HUGzzzzzzzzz

PUR 7cup Water Pitcher Review/Give-Away

No. "6"

Pur Water Filtration System!  Wow!!  That sure is a mouthful (pardon the pun)!  Or is it?  This filtration has reduction of 2X more contaminants vs. Brita. 

Now, as you know I have a Give-Away going of the PUR "One-Click" faucet water filter to provide clean drinking wter at a reasonable cost of only $0.01 for an 8 oz. glass.  By switching from bottled water to PUR, consumers can save up to $1,000 per year.  HOT DOG!  I'M SOLD!  On top of valuable annual savings, PUR also helps the planet by reducing some of the 38 billion plastic water bottles that are discarded in the U.S. every year. 

PUR also offers water pitchers and water dispensers,which fit easily into the refrigerator.  Now as you all know I have nine beautiful grandchildren, and each one of them like something different as far as drinks.  I myself like ice tea or lemondade.  Hubby, he likes his green tea. In one study, 13 percent of Americans did not drink eight or more eight-ounce servings of water because of the unpleasant taste.  Now if you'll go over to my PUR "One-Click" faucet fileter Post you'll see the pictures of my coffee before and after.  HELLO???  ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION HERE? Do you want your family drinking that kind of water no matter what they're drinking?  Do you want to cook with that kind of water?  I SURE THE HELL DON'T AND I WON'T THANKS TO PUR!  I have pitchers in my frig one filled with water, and the other with ice tea or lemonade whatever I'm in the mood for.  When my babies come over we use the above pitcher for whatever they want if they're in the mood.  To learn more about PUR Water Filtration, please visit PURwater.com, Facebook.com/PUR or follow @PURtweets on Twitter.  To donate to the Chldren's Safe Drinking Water Program visit CSDW.org.

PUR Water Filtration System Company is giving one of my readers the chance to win a:

PUR WATER FILTRATION PITCHER.

How to enter:

• Go to PURwater.com, and then come back and leave a comment about another PUR product you'd like to own.  Mandatory.  Without this the rest is null & void! I will be checking. 
•  
•  How to earn additional entries:
•  Become a follower on my blog (publicly- privately does not count) or tell me if you are already.
•  Subscribe to my blog by EMAIL   (2 entries).
•  Blog about this giveaway-with a link back here, and to the sponsor www.PURwater.com  (5 entries)
•  Add my BUTTON to your blog, and let me know where to find it.  (2 entries) 
•  Follow @XmasDolly and @PURtweets on Twitter. 
• Tweet about this giveaway - (3X  daily - at least an hour in between).
• Copy/Paste: RT @Xmasdolly @purtweets WIN a PUR WATER Pitcher Review/Give-Away http://thenewxmasdolly.blogspot.com/2011/08/pur-7cup-water-pitcher-reviewgive-away.html Ends 9.05.11  11:59 p.m.
•   Become a Fan.of PUR on Facebook,   Once you are their click on Daily Drop, and donate your drop.   (3 entries).
• While on FB PUR leave a comment that you entered this give-away here.  (3-entries)
• Post a comment about this give-away with this link in it on your own facebook and leave the link to it here (3entries) 
• Vote for me on White fence & Like me on FB (in side-bar) 1entry ea.
•   Fan me on NETWORKED blogs 
•   Leave a relevant comment on one of my non-giveaway posts & put the title in your comment. (2 entries) 
• Enter another of my give-aways (leave comment as to which one - 3 entries ea.)
•  Head over to Nightowlmama's and enter one of her give-away's, and come back & let me know which one.  ( 3 entries).
• Grab our Gala Give-Away button and display on your blog & tell me where it's at! (3 entries.
• Also, play Monday's Music Moves Me & tell me which video you played, and what date (5 entries) 

-EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY-

You must have your email in your comment or in your profile in order to win.

Contest ends September 5, 201 at 11:59pm

U.S residents Only. Must be at least 18+ yrs old enter.  Only 1 person per household may enter. Winner chosen using Random.org and emailed. Must respond within 72 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer:  PUR WATER FILTRATION company sent me a PUR Water Filtration pitcher Flavored Options for the purpose of this review.  The opinions I have given are mine, and may differ from others, and it was not influenced in any manner by monetary means.

CARMEX Joins our Picnic REVIEW/GIVE-AWAY

NO. "2"

 NEW Carmex Vanilla and Lime Twist Lip Balms & Picnic Gift Pack Review/Giveaway

Carmex joins our Picnic and brings its own blanket.  My Dad use to get cold sores all the time, and I was the one with the chapped lips.  Now, my daughter gets cold sores all the time and always has a tube in her purse, car, home, just everywhere.  She swears by Carmex as did her Grandpa.  Carmex has been around a very long time, and is still going strong.

Now, as I said I get chapped lips all the time, so the lip balm is what I use, and  I’ve been trying the two new Carmex lip balms .
Lime Twist and Vanilla!  (Vanilla is my favorite).

• Ultra-moisturizing, smooth formula
• Non-addictive, not tested on animals
• Contains SPF 15 sunscreen
• Available in .15 ounce sticks; goodness what more can you ask for!

They’re both a delicious refreshing flavor, and super moisturizing.  I love the click, click of the stick that tells me hear comes the flavor.  The vanilla is definitely more subtle, and my favorite, and either of them last a long time.  This hot weather so proves it.  My lips dry out so fast, and here I got looking like a cat licking my lips.  With the Carmex lip balm I don't do it anymore because they last so long.


The new lip balms just slide along my lips that make them feel wet and alive!  Shiny too! (I like that part).  There are three extra moisturizers in them, and that touch of camphor that's needed.  Too cool!

So, looks like Mama will have to add another item to her shopping list.  One for me, and one for my daughter when she comes over, and she forgot hers! ~hehe~  So, go out and buy your own because I don't share!  You can get the new Lime Twist and Vanilla Click Sticks in Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS stores!  Speaking of stores I need to go shopping, but first don't go yet here's my second Give-Away this week.  Carmex has so generously offered to give one of my readers the same summer kit I got.  Check it out: 

 That's a pic-a-nic blanket with the lime twist and vanilla lip balm and a Carmex Moisture Plus satin gloss finish. What a dynamic summer duo!  Playing outside in the summer sun, moisturizing those precious lips for that precious smile just to lay in the glow of the summer sun, and tan away on your Carmex soft blanket that folds right back up so easily, and has Velcro to snap it right back in place.  So, go sip on that Margarita you already have the lime!  ~snicker~  Remember both has delicious flavor, SPF 15, and all of the moisturizing ingredients of the Carmex lip balm line, but these premium lip balms have three additional moisturizers not found in their original line.  They are available at Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS.   You've paid all those mega bucks for those pearly whites in your mouth, so why not have some sparkling moist lips to go with them.

GIVEAWAY

 One lucky reader will win a Carmex summer gift pack which includes the new Lime Twist and Vanilla Click Sticks, Carmex Moisture Plus® clear satin gloss finish, and a super soft Carmex picnic blanket!

Mandatory Entry: Tell me which of the two new Carmex lip balm flavors sounds best to you.

This entry must be completed before all Extra Entries or the entries will become null and void.

For extra entries (all entries/comments must be separate).

• Follow me GFC Publicly (+1)
• Subscribe by e-mail.  I will be checking (+2)

Be sure to leave a valid email address otherwise I won't be able to contact you if you win. Numbers at the end means how many entries you may have for that entry!

• Like XmasDolly on Facebook (+2) My widget is in my righthand bar.
• Like Carmex Lip Balm on Facebook and/or Follow @CarmexLipBalm on Twitter – 1 entry each (leave username)
• Share on your FB 3x daily (+3 ea. time leave your FB username)
• Add my button to your site, and tell me where it is (+3) 
• Blog about this give-away with a link leading back here (+5) 
• Enter any other current giveaways (+5 ea.)
• Comment on one of my non-give-away Posts - let me know which one (+3 - limit 5) 
• Play "Monday's Music Moves Me" by signing linky, leave comment and video you posted & date  (+5 ea.) 
• Grab the Monday's Music Moves Me (4M) button OR if you already have it (+3)
• Vote for me on the.. We're on the Fence (+1)
• Follow @XmasDolly on Twitter (+2) 
• Tweet this giveaway (3x/daily-1hr. a part) You may copy this one or use your own:  RT #giveaway Picnic & Carmex Review/Give-Away http://thenewxmasdolly.blogspot.com/2011/08/picnic-carmex-reviewgive-away.html Ends 9.02
• ADD THE GALA GIVE-AWAY BUTTON TO YOUR BLOG (+3)

Give-away will end on 9/02/11 at 11:59 PM CST

Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be e-mailed. The winner has 48 hrs. to respond to my e-mail or another winner will be chosen.

*Disclaimer:  I received no monetary compensation for hosting this review/give-away.   I, XmasDolly wrote my own honest review, and honest opinions were used from the sample products sent to me by Carmex .    My opinion is 100% my own and may vary from others.

Health & Edenfantasys Review

**ATTENTION: No children in the room allowed. Thank you!

Okay, I want to talk to all my girlfriends out there that's over 40.  Okay, maybe over 50!  I'm sure you've noticed that your girl isn't as moist as she use to be.  In fact, maybe you're even uncomfortable.  Men think they have it so hard to stand up & salute and make sure their performance is so macho!  Well, us woman know we need to perform too, and it can really dwell on a woman's self worth.  Mentally our health is top priority, so let's do something about it ladies.  Just because there's a little snow on the roof doesn't mean the fire is out in the hearth, right!!!???  Let's be healthy.  Have a healthy diet and exercise, and shop at edenfantasys (you knew that was coming right?)!

 There's all kinds of  products out there where you can get back to the same old you.  You don't have to be uncomfortable.  For example: 

• Water based lubricants
• Silicone based lubricants
• Oil based lubricants, and many more...

Razzels warming flavored lubricant

This lube is enjoyable for both you and your partner! I definitely suggest this if you want to get your groove back!  You could have a good time using this one!  Mmmm

Deal: Buy 1 flavored lube Get 1oz System JO flavored lube of your choice for FREE

Now, just one more thing.  I don't know about you, but hey, Girlfriend!  Aren't you getting tired of seeing all these advertisements with the pretty young skinny thing that what she's wearing you couldn't wear since you were maybe 12 yrs. old... okay, okay, maybe 18 yrs. BUT... the fact still remains that these magazines get a little ridiculous with that crap.  I mean just look at this:  

Now at edenfantasys talk about slap my mouth, and color me HAPPY! Check out the negligees that us bigger girls can wear now, and these are only a few!  "Oh Honey!  Look what I got you for our Anniversary!"  To be continued?

OR MAYBE NOT!  ~snicker-snicker~

Red babydoll and g-string

Mesh babydoll with g-string

Disclaimer: THIS IS AN ADULT REVIEW. INTENDED FOR ADULTS.   FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO WISH NOT TO BE SUBJECTED TO GRAPHIC MATERIAL PLEASE GO ON TO ANOTHER POST*CONTINUE READING ONLY IF 18+! The opinions in this post are mine 100%.  Thank you!

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Just a bit more information for you!  Hope this helps all my friends in the school world!

http://www.studentsfirst.org/content/index

ABOUT StudentsFirst

Out of everything I read these next few parents seems to explain it the best for me, and the best with regards to Michelle Rhee and the StudentsFirst program...

Led by Michelle Rhee, the former Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools, StudentsFirst formed in 2010 in response to an increasing demand for a better education system in America. Our grassroots movement is designed to mobilize parents, teachers, students, administrators, and citizens throughout country, and to channel their energy to produce meaningful results on both the local and national level. StudentsFirst is a 501(c)4 organization based in Washington, D.C.
If you have any questions about our organization or our mission, feel free to contact us. If you are a member of the media and would like to speak with our public relations representative, contact mafara@studentsfirst.org.

Praise for StudentsFirst

“Michelle Rhee will bring demonstrated excellence backed by enormous energy and commitment to the national discussion on school reform. What she did in Washington, D.C. was game changing, which is precisely what the country needs — bold leadership that is unafraid to put students first, regardless how controversial that may prove to be to those who continue to protect a status quo that fails children.” — Joel I. Klein, outgoing New York City Schools Chancellor

**If you have read this, and you know someone in college that could really use this information please give them this link.  You could be saving someone's education!  Thank you!

AND THE WINNER IS... edenfantasys! APPLAUSE - APPLAUSE

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