Win a Share of $100,000 by Entering the 5-hour ENERGY® Yummification Video Contest!

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Krissyar

This is a sponsored post. I was compensated with product and a VISA gift card in exchange for my time. All opinions are my own.

Need a little boost to get through the day? 5-hour ENERGY® shots are the perfect way to get that energized feeling!  With the summer months upon us, it’s also important to have a refreshing drink to cool down with, so why not have both?

The makers of 5-hour ENERGY® know the flavors can be strong, so they are encouraging people to mix a 5-hour ENERGY® shot with an everyday beverage to create a yummy, enjoyable drink.

Those who create combinations can win a share of $100,000 by entering the 5-hour ENERGY® “Yummification” video contest!

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My Yummification recipe was simple yet delicious. I used pink lemonade and a Pink Lemonade 5-hour ENERGY® shot with lots of ice. It was delicious light drink!

5-hour ENERGY® shots are dietary supplements that provide hours of energy and alertness

  • Contain a blend of B-vitamins, amino acids, and essential nutrients
  • Helps people feel alert and energized for hours
  • Zero sugar, zero carbs, zero herbal stimulants and 4 calories!
  • Caffeine in a 5-hour ENERGY® shot is comparable to a cup of the leading premium coffee
  • May consume up to 2 bottles of 5-hour ENERGY®, spaced several hours apart. For moderate energy, drink ½ bottle of 5-hour ENERGY®

 

One grand prize winner will receive $50,000, and the following prizes will also be awarded:

o   Second Prize (1): Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000)

o   Third Prize (1): Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000)

o   Fourth Prizes (10): One Thousand Dollars ($1,000)

  • Entries must be received by August 19, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. EDT to be eligible.  No purchase necessary.  US residents only.  18 years and up   
  • To enter, visit www.5houryummification.com and follow the instructions to complete the entry form or “Like” the 5-hour ENERGY® page on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/5HourEnergyShot and follow the instructions to click the contest tab

Enter to win a variety pack of 5-hour ENERGY® ($30 value) and a $25 VISA gift card!

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Sensitive Teeth Relief with Crest Sensi-Stop Strips

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Krissyar

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Crest and the One 2 One Network. Though I was compensated for my time, all opinions are my own.

Recently my team had an exclusive opportunity to join an elite group of bloggers to attend a local clinical trial of the new Crest Sensi-Stop Strips.  A few of us have experienced teeth sensitivity when it comes to too cold, too hot food or drinks. Biting into cold things especially ice (which is my favorite) eventually became obsolete because of the extreme pain that came from the sensitivity in my teeth. It gives me the chills just thinking about biting into a freezer pop, an ice cream, or even drinking too hot coffee. We were very curious to see if the Crest Sensi-Stop Strips would help us get any relief. Amber, being the skeptic she is, decided to take the challenge and see if the strips gave her any relief.

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We’ve all used Crest White Strips and got amazing results – why would we think any different about their new Sensi-Strips? She tried them and was shocked at how well they worked. I couldn’t believe that I was able to  chew on ice again (yay! Still time to go get a shaved ice before summer ends) and the greatest thing? 1 strip applied for 10 minutes will last a month. An entire month. 

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Here’s some more great info about Crest Sensi-Stop Strips:

 

  • Crest Sensi-Stop Strips are small, flexible, transparent strips that are applied directly to sensitive areas to alleviate pain and discomfort associated with sensitive teeth.
  • Unlike toothpastes that take several weeks to reduce sensitivity and are required to be used two times per day, Crest Sensi-Stop Strips provide targeted, immediate relief after only one usage.
  • Crest Sensi-Stop Strips are a simple addition to existing oral care routines for people who suffer from sensitive teeth.
  • Crest Sensi-Stop Strips use the same ingredient as some professional treatments to seal dentinal tubules. Dentinal tubules are small passage ways that lead directly
    to nerve endings, and they can become exposed due to factors such as gum recession.
  • Living with sensitive teeth can impact quality of life by interrupting meals with friends and family, making it hard to maintain focus, and getting in the way of proper oral hygiene
  •  Crest Sensi-Stop Strips can help improve your life. 

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Crest Sensi-Stop Strips will be available at retailers nationwide beginning September 2014.
To learn more about Crest Sensi-Stop Strips and to pre-order, go to www.crest.com.

 

 

 

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Old Spice Combos for Success

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Krissyar

This post was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Old Spice. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.

You know the old saying, “Men can’t live by bread alone?” Well there’s another saying I came up with – Men can’t live by deodorant alone..or shampoo alone.. or body wash alone. There is a combo for success; and Old Spice has it. Old Spice – the manliest men’s grooming brand on the planet – is back to inform guys when they use Old Spice antiperspirant and deodorant, body wash + 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner together that results in a manly, amazing, irresistible freshness from head to toe!
The latest, hilarious Old Spice story is a half-man/half-robot character and loyal Old Spice user who smells so fresh and clean after using the combination of Old Spice antiperspirant and deodorant, body wash + 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner together, women swoon after just one whiff. So much so, they care not that he is, in fact, not a real man at all.

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I can’t say which man droid is my favorite – they all are pretty awesome though I think the Night Club is quite a classic though. Check out the 3 Man droid and tell me which is your favorite!

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“Soccer” opens on the beach, where the Old Spice man droid struggles to kick a soccer ball back to a group of guys and awkwardly falls and lands (hard) on a woman lying on her towel. Despite the man droid cracking her ribs, she is in no rush to make him get off of her…he simply smells too amazing.

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In “Night Club,” the Old Spice man droid is on the dance floor of a packed club when a seemingly interested woman walks towards him. She taps him on the shoulder and, after his man droid head rotates 180 degrees, proclaims her love for his hair. His response – “I like roller blades and pepperoni pizza” – is just a sampling of how our robotic hero handles the situation.

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In “Stairs,” the Old Spice man droid is walking up a flight of stairs at a high-end restaurant while professing his love for “human women.” After explaining that he uses Old Spice all over his body to smell like a “human man,” he takes one wrong step and plummets over the railing and onto a couple’s table. Undaunted, the robot-man engages the female patron in conversation, eliciting an unlikely response.

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Some of the brand’s most popular scents – like Swagger, Fiji, Pure Sport and Wolfthorn – are available across a variety of products, such as anti-perspirant and deodorant, body wash, bar soap, 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner and body spray – allowing guys to use their favorite scents from head to toes, literally.
For more information, check out Old Spice online, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumbr (oldspice.tumblr). You can also catch more hilarious videos on the Old Spice channel on YouTube.

Get your Combo For Success Coupons for Old Spice here. Make sure to hurry – offer expires 9/30.Old Spice Coupons Printable Deals and Savings August 2014

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Bringing Home Baby: Getting a House Ready for Parenthood

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Krissyar

When you’re in the last few weeks of pregnancy, the thought of getting off the sofa for a cup of tea can seem as remote and challenging as a mission to the moon. It’s important to start getting organized for your first year of motherhood as soon as possible, while you still have the flexibility and the inclination to wield a paintbrush, make checklists and fribble over nursery color schemes and the price of maternity underwear.

 

Think practical. While you might cherish the thought of having beautifully coordinated decor, it will no longer seem in the slightest bit important at 4am when you’re feeding a little one, your back aches and all you want is a nursing pillow and to crawl back to bed as soon as possible. Consider all the stages of caring for your baby, and what might streamline the process. Designate stations: one for feeding, one for changing, one for bathing and one for sleeping. Your baby’s cot should be safe and accessible, while the feeding area should be comfortable and the changing area well-stocked.

 

It’s a good time to assess your home’s fire safety. Have all your smoke detectors and electronic equipment tested, and know your escape routes. As soon as your baby begins to crawl, he or she will grab, chew and bash into anything and everything. Make the time to buy some safety gates for rooms like the kitchen that are just too dangerous to leave open to little explorers. Cover unused sockets and eradicate all tiny, chewable objects early. Have a well-stocked medicine cabinet for both mother and baby, and emergency numbers by the phone.

If you have any spare time in the first few months of motherhood, you’ll spend it sleeping, so try to blitz the housework before your due date. De-clutter rooms, stow away anything that isn’t immediately practical or necessary, and work with your partner and close family to hand over some chores.

 

As a new mother, your life will, inevitably, switch from proactive to reactive as you dedicate all your time to your baby. Prepare to relinquish control of the housework, allow standards to slip a little, and when you meet your newborn, you’ll understand why everything else can fade into the background, if only for a little while.

 

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Walmart Savings Catcher: All the Savings Without All the Hassle

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Krissyar


This is a sponsored post on behalf of Cafe Mom and Walmart. All opinions are my own.

I always try to do my best to look for sales, clip coupons, and get the most bang for our buck. But let’s admit it- sometimes it’s just not realistic. Work, kids, and sometimes pure exhaustion forces us all make quick runs into the store without so much as looking at an ad, let alone search for coupons. I always cringe a little when I see the total of the few bags of groceries that I ran in to pick up before I make a mad dash to the sitters to pick up the kids after work. 

I know that I could save money by searching the ads every time I need to pick something up – but who has time for that every single time? I sure don’t. That’s why I was so excited to hear about Walmart’s Savings Catcher.

Not only does Walmart have the best prices – but they are offering to prove it with not only price matching, but giving you a gift card for the difference if any local competitor has your items for a lower advertised price!

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To show you how it works, I will be taking one of my regular hurry-up-and-shop grocery trips and pick up a few other things we need at home. I’ll then scan my receipt so that the Walmart Savings Catcher can compare with other local stores and see how much I will get back in savings on a eGift Card!

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