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February 15, 2008· Filed under Casual Friday
Happy Friday! Are you all coming out of your chocolate induced comas yet? Me, I’m enjoying a few Hershey’s Kisses with my morning cup of coffee.
What is behind our candy addictions? Brian Pipa has this amazing site that is dedicated entirely to candy called, Candy Addict. If there was ever a candy you wanted to try, find or just read about it, chances are it’s there. My personal favorite is his list of the 10 Grossest Candies and the Top 10 Candy Legends.
So, let’s talk candy today! What are your favorites? Most unique candy you have ever had? Do you even have a sweet tooth? Dark chocolate or milk chocolate? And of course the regular Friday talk - how was your week, what are your plans for the weekend, and anything else you want to discuss.
PS - If you want to stump the kids, challenge them to figure out all the answers on this Candy Store Word Scramble.
February 8, 2008· Filed under Casual Friday
Happy Friday! The one thing I really look forward to when I get up each morning is a really nice cup of coffee. For years and years I struggled to find the secret to a good cup of coffee - like you find at Starbucks or another good coffee shop. I failed miserably. A few years ago I asked for a Keurig Gourmet Single-Cup Home Brewing System for Christmas, because with the Keurig, you make one PERFECT cup of coffee at a time. No rolling the dice as to whether the coffee will be too strong or too weak.
Keurig is not the only maker of single serving coffee makers. Braun’s Tassimo Hot Beverage System and Phillips Senseo Single Serve Pod Coffee Maker are other brands with their own twist on the single cup solution. I have never tried the Tassimo system, but I have a Keurig and a Senseo.
Keurig’s machine is about $199 and the K-cups that it uses are about $10 for a box of 25. I literally live off of the Newman’s Own Organics Extra Bold - I have yet to find a cup of coffee so good. We also discovered that they make hot chocolate K-cups, too, and the kids love it.
Senseo is made by Phillips and their coffee pods are made by Sarah Lee. The system is much more affordable at $70 and the coffee pods are available fo less than $20 for 72 pods. (I like the Senseo Douwe Egberts Coffee Pods). The Senseo system is easy to use and very easy to clean. If the Senseo system is something you’d like to try out, you can go to ShareSenseo.com, take a short survey and be registered for a chance to receive a Senseo system. If you are selected, you just pay a $15 shipping and handling fee. (You will receive a confirmation e-mail within 2-6 weeks if they are selected.)
I also have a handful of $20 off coupons for the Senseo machine. If you are interested, let me know in the comments and I will do a random draw of those interested.
So, let’s talk coffee today!! Do you drink coffee or do you prefer tea? Are you a home brew, Starbucks or other coffee brand kind of a person? And of course, we can talk about anything else while we are at it! How was your week?
PS - I have announced the winner of the Kipling giveaway from last week. It was lucky #1 - Gayla.Â
February 1, 2008· Filed under Casual Friday, Contests
Happy Stormy Casual Friday everyone!! Superbowl Sunday is just a few days away and everywhere I go the talk is about the ads, parties, football food, and of course, the game! So, let’s have some fun with this today. Vote, comment and win a cool Kipling handbag for spring!
Let’s start with a quick vote.
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And for today’s discussion.
Will you watch the game? Go to a Superbowl party? Which team are you cheering for? Do you have some favorite Superbowl food recipes? Do you watch the game just for the commercials? Or would you rather blow the whole thing off and go shopping? Plus the normal Friday stuff.
Enter to win.
CitySatchel.com knows that my readers love to shop in style and is sponsoring a giveaway to go with our Casual Friday discussion this weekend. We are giving away a very stylish Kipling Meg handbag from the Hip Collection. The purse is in the color Goldpowder and has pockets, zippers, silver accents and the trademark Kipling monkey charm. Fully lined interior with inner zipper pocket and cell phone pocket. Metallic is all the rage this season!
It’s easy to enter. Just join the discussion between now and midnight Monday, February 4, 2008. You can get a bonus entry if you blog about the giveaway, but it is not required.
Let’s kick this off!!
UPDATE!! We have a winner!! Random.org selected comment #1 - I have never had it do that before. Anyhow, that means Gayla of MomGadget is the lucky winner.Â
January 25, 2008· Filed under Casual Friday
Happy Friday! I can honestly say I am glad this week is coming to a close. I have to take my youngest to the dentist this morning but that is it!
Here’s today’s question for discussion - Do You Make Money Online? This can be directly (through Adsense, affiliates, paid reviews, writing for a network) or indirectly (as a result of your online marketing). I’d love to talk about what the opportunities are, what is working for you, what has not, answere your questions and share our tips!
I’ll start. Right now I am making money through multiple channels. I do freelance web design work and my online presence has definitely opened doors there. Additionally, I write for b5Media at www.wearyparent.com, make money from Adsense, Amazon, and some affiliate revenue.
How about you? Join the conversation and let’s start seeing some green!
January 18, 2008· Filed under Casual Friday
Happy Friday! While I’d really rather be in bed this morning, I have made myself a great cup of coffee (Newman’s Own Organics Extra Bold Special Blend) and am determined to make it a great day no matter what.
Back in June I did a big post on where the Moms are online. Now, I know that the Internet is a mighty dynamic place and that the list is far from comprehensive, so I have been working on an update post. I thought it would be fun to get your input, since there is no way I have seen them all.
What are your favorite web sites for Moms (or women in general)? I am looking for social sites (like Sk*rt), community sites (like Maya’s Mom), or individual blogs? Where do you go for advice, support, socialization, networking, the latest trends and laughs.
Bring me a link today!! (If you bring too many at a time your comment will go into moderation.) And, as always, tell me about your week, your plans for the weekend, and anything else you want to discuss. It is Friday, you know!
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