Wattpad’s Anna Todd’s AFTER Book Giveaway

I participated in this sponsored campaign on behalf of One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own.

This year when my daughter got her first smartphone she begged me to allow her to download the Wattpad app. So after my research I realized Wattpad was an awesome app that gave you millions of popular stories to choose from written by amateur and published authors – right at your fingertips. It alerts you when new chapters are uploaded in stories that you’re reading, and allows you to talk to the authors and other readers and discuss all the great writing.

My daughter loves to read (and write) on the app, and most amateur writers probably figure that  only a few people might actually read their stories since there are soo many to chose from. I’m sure that’s what Anna Todd thought when she first started her story based on One Directions Harry Styles;  the story  is based on Tessa an optimistic freshman at Washington State University and the dark, troubled British bad boy who steals her heart.
Every few days Anna would add more to her story – and since last Spring has had over a billion views and 6 million comments. It’s now being turned into a four-book series by Simon & Schuster, and Paramount Pictures has acquired the film rights to adapt the After story for the big screen

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Enter to win your own copy of AFTER book 1 in the series!

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Straight Prices with Straight Talk Wireless

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk Wireless for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

There is not much that is scarier than logging in each month to pay your phone bill. If you are anything like me, you tend to cringe when the numbers pop up on the screen – and somehow they are different every single month. You almost need a college degree to decipher all the charges and fees that they tack onto your bill each month. With the bills rising, and with an additional user being added to our plan I was getting nervous. Our bill had gotten to be as much as a car payment! But not all was lost because someone told me about Straight Talk Wireless from Walmart.

With Straight Talk Wireless you can get the same smart phones and iPhones you love, on the same networks with nationwide coverage, without the expense! You can even keep your current phone, and even your own phone number and network with the Straight Talk “Bring Your Own Phone” program. With Straight Talk you can get up to 3 GB of data, unlimited talk & text for just $45! After some research, I learned that is more data than you get than with any other $45 plan out there!!

I wasn’t sure if my daughter was ready for the responsibility of a smart phone – and I wasn’t sure if I was ready for a 2 year contract for her either. But with Straight Talk Wireless we can test the waters without the commitment.

My daughter was a bit concerned that 3 GB might not be enough data for her liking, but with the ability to listen to over 105 hours of Pandora, view over 2,460 webpages, read 41,900 emails, upload 1,920 images to Flickr , spend 153 hours of scrolling through Facebook and 85 hours on Google Maps, I knew it would be more than enough.

We are happy with our Straight Talk Wireless phone service so far, and plan to move out of our contracts one at a time until we are all on the Straight Talk Wireless Network. Our family stands to save at least $2,000 a year by making the switch..so what are you waiting for???

 

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Popcorn Puppy Chow Snack Mix Recipe

Popcorn Puppy Chow with Marshmallows

Ingredients

¼ Cup Popcorn Kernels

2 Tbsp. Oil

½ Cup Mini Chocolate Chips

½ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter

1 Cup Mini Marshmallows

1 Cup Powdered Sugar

1 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder

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Instructions

In a medium sauce pan over high heat add the oil and 1 Popcorn Kernel and cover.  Once the kernel pops reduce heat to medium high and add the remaining kernels.  Once the popping starts shake the pan to keep the popped kernels from burning.  Once the popping slows remove from heat and remove the lid to allow the steam to escape.  Continue shaking the pan for a minute to prevent scorching or transfer to a separate bowl.
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In a microwave safe bowl combine the Mini Chocolate Chips and Peanut Butter.  Microwave on high for 30 seconds.  Stir.  Microwave an additional 15 seconds and stir.  Both should be completely melted and smooth, if not, continue microwaving in 15 second increments, stirring after each, until smooth.

Add half of the Popcorn, careful not to add the unpopped kernels, Chocolate and Peanut Butter to a bowl.

Use a spatula to gently fold Popcorn to coat.

Add the rest of the Popcorn, again avoid the unpopped kernels, Chocolate and Peanut Butter and fold to coat.

Once it has cooled a bit fold in the Marshmallows.

In a small bowl combine the Powdered Sugar and Cocoa Powder.

Place ½ of the coated Popcorn into a 1 gallon resealable bag, sprinkle with ½ of the Powdered Sugar and Cocoa.  Seal the bag ensuring there is plenty of air inside and shake the bag to coat.

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Repeat with second ½ of Popcorn, Powdered Sugar and Cocoa.

Serve or store in airtight container or bag.

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6 Health Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Most of you know that our family is doing our  best to live a healthier lifestyle. In addition to eating healthier, exercising, and other healthy habits we are also doing our best to use alternative health procedures as well. We’ve started with essential oils to calm the nerves, rid colds, and give us  overall better health, as well as chiropractic visits for the body and soul.
My family has been visiting our local chiropractor for the past 6  years and each time I visit I learn more and more. The practice of chiropractic care isn’t just for bones and muscles – it’s for your overall health.  There are many many additional benefits to visiting a chiropractor regularly to keep your body healthy and strong.

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1. Better Sleep Chiropractic care has been proven to help both adults and children with sleep issues. Over 40 million Americans have some type of sleeping disorder, with most relying on prescription drugs to get sleep which can effect their everyday lives with issues driving, working, or experiencing mood swings. Chiropractic care is a natural way to help resolve sleeping disorders.

2. Be HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY – Research shows that chiropractic care improves hormone imbalance. Decreasing the bad hormones, and increasing the good ones make a big difference in how the body works and how a person feels. Those suffering from anxiety and depression can have dramatic results.

3. Decrease in Ear Infections – I met our chiropractor a year after my oldest daughter got her first set of tubes in her ears. She had suffered from severe ear infections her whole life and he was appalled that her ENT specialist wanted to put her under and conduct another expensive, dangerous, unnecessary surgery. We began regular visits, and her ear infections have nearly went away altogether. Though there isn’t a ton of research on the subject, these methods so far prove to be effective.

4. Fewer Colds & Flu’s – Research has shown that those who have regular chiropractic visit have a 200% stronger immune system than people who don’t. Enough said right? If you’ve been exposed to the flu this year , you know that alone is reason enough to set up your first visit!

5. Have More ENERGY – I can tell you this as a testimony myself, that keeping up with my regular visits nearly guarantees that you’ll have more energy. If you don’t believe me just google it. You’d be amazed at the testimonials you’ll read

5. Less Headaches – Headache relief is the one of the top reasons that people visit the chiropractor. Over 200 studies reference chiropractic’s ability to prevent and ease headaches and migraines.

6. Improved Athletic Performance – Did you know Joe Montana had regular chiropractic care? Or that more than 50% of NFL teams have a chiropractor on staff? Studies have shown that chiropractic care does enhance or assist in athletic performance. It’s proven to reduce inflammation in muscles and tissues, boost immune systems, decrease stress, and enhance pulmonary function. Read more about how it can help your athletic performance on Nashville’s Spine and Sports webpage.

 

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Word of the Day for iPad Mini Giveaway

Wednesday – FREEDOME

Thursday – HACKERS

Friday – INTERNET

Saturday – VPN

Sunday –  ONLINE SECURITY

Monday – iPAD MINI 3

Tuesday – F-SECURE 

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