http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-dream-home-2011-giveaway/package/index.html
Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize Winner shall win the the home in Stowe, Vermont that is featured in the "HGTV Dream Home" special, plus home furnishings, merchandise, an automobile, the "HGTV Doggie Dream Home," and $500,000 in cash. The HGTV Dream Home is valued at approximately $1,500,000 as of November 2010 (includes structure, lot, landscaping, home furnishings, merchandise, artwork, accessories, and the HGTV Doggie Dream Home). The automobile is a 2011 GMC Acadia Denali ARV: $51,120). In lieu of taking title to the HGTV Dream Home (and the contents of the HGTV Dream Home), Grand Prize Winner will have the option of receiving $650,000 in cash in addition to the $500,000 cash prize and automobile mentioned above for a total ARV of $1,151,120.
With all the bloggie people in the world-I figured I'd give it a shot! Although I AM a mom, I do not want this to become the run-of-the-mill "mom blog"! ~There are so many otherwise useless frugal tips(ECO), tricks, recipes and tweaks in my mind, that I figured, maybe, someone would find them useful, simply divine, or just need a laugh! ........ Push, push, push......the birth of Eclectic Potions and Notions!
Monday, December 6, 2010
148~ HGTV contest coming soon!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
146~PUMPKINS PUMPKINS AND MORE PUMPKINS!!
http://www.extremepumpkins.com/
This site has some super motivating ideas for the upcoming Halloween season!!
This site has some super motivating ideas for the upcoming Halloween season!!
Labels:
did you know?,
halloween-ish,
to ponder
Monday, September 27, 2010
Tal Ronnen's Beefless Soft Tacos
Keyword Ad Tag: recipe Ingredients Makes 6 servings 1 bag beefless tips (cut each tip in half) 6 small...
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
144~My blog is featured!!!
Friday, August 20, 2010
143~ FREE SHIPPING CODES!!
I thought I would share a site I just found, it contains all the free shipping codes available online! Happy school shopping!
http://www.freeshipping.org/
http://www.freeshipping.org/
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did you know?,
facts,
free,
frugal tip-coupons
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
141~ Smashion!
140~SELL YOUR CLOTHES ONLINE-FREE!
http://www.smashion.com/
You can sell your clothes for free! You set the price and shipping costs! This is a great place to post other items as well, mens, childrens, jewelry etc!!
You can sell your clothes for free! You set the price and shipping costs! This is a great place to post other items as well, mens, childrens, jewelry etc!!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
138~12.31.11those serving in Iraq/Afghanistan during the last year-free Cruise
Discovery Cruise Line is proud of the military serving our country and would like to wish all of them our best wishes and a safe and speedy return.
We are inviting all Military who have served or are serving in Iraq or Afghanistan during the last year on a complimentary one day cruise from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Grand Bahama Island valid until December 31, 2011. Discovery will provide the free one day Bahamas Cruise, including the cost of all buffet meals, all service charges, taxes and Bahamian Departure Fees. There are no additional costs involved.
Military Personnel, simply fill out the form below and we will send you an e-mail entitling you to your complimentary Discovery Cruise.
Reservations will be required along with Military ID.
http://www.discoverycruiseline.com/specials/top_military?utm_source=toppicks&utm_medium=email&%20utm_campaign=military
We are inviting all Military who have served or are serving in Iraq or Afghanistan during the last year on a complimentary one day cruise from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Grand Bahama Island valid until December 31, 2011. Discovery will provide the free one day Bahamas Cruise, including the cost of all buffet meals, all service charges, taxes and Bahamian Departure Fees. There are no additional costs involved.
Military Personnel, simply fill out the form below and we will send you an e-mail entitling you to your complimentary Discovery Cruise.
Reservations will be required along with Military ID.
http://www.discoverycruiseline.com/specials/top_military?utm_source=toppicks&utm_medium=email&%20utm_campaign=military
Monday, June 21, 2010
137~ Now selling Avon online!
Hi all! Just an FYI I have begun selling Avon again!
This is GREAT!! I sold many years ago but found out they offer websites to all their reps now!
They have a few new causes such as the Domestic Violence Awareness,and Breast Cancer Awareness push!! They are also going Green!!
I am currently offering free shipping on online orders totaling $30 or more on my website....visit http://www.youravon.com/ajohnson-vetere
This is GREAT!! I sold many years ago but found out they offer websites to all their reps now!
They have a few new causes such as the Domestic Violence Awareness,and Breast Cancer Awareness push!! They are also going Green!!
I am currently offering free shipping on online orders totaling $30 or more on my website....visit http://www.youravon.com/ajohnson-vetere
Labels:
Avon,
did you know?,
earn with me,
facts,
online deals
Friday, June 18, 2010
136~ A Thank you to.....
Labels:
contest,
did you know?,
Thank you
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
135~Starbucks Coffee at home Sweepstakes!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
134~Rheumatoid Arthritis
Being that I have just been officially diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis I feel the need to include some information for others who may suffer with this condition. I was diagnosed when I was 15 years old via statement, never had a blood test for it until now..I am 34! I never even KNEW it could be detected via bloodtest!
Back in October I had lost my voice for 4 months-vocal cord paralysis, which after some reading I just learned can be caused by RA!! For those of you interested, the following has some great information on RA...
http://www.arthritistoday.org/index.php
Back in October I had lost my voice for 4 months-vocal cord paralysis, which after some reading I just learned can be caused by RA!! For those of you interested, the following has some great information on RA...
http://www.arthritistoday.org/index.php
Labels:
did you know?,
Rheumatoid Arthritis
133~COUPONS!!!
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PERMANANT LINK CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND ON SIDE BAR-CHECK FREQUENTLY FOLKS!!
PERMANANT LINK CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND ON SIDE BAR-CHECK FREQUENTLY FOLKS!!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
132~GGGRRR....Allergies return with nose bleeds!
Alas it here...spring flowers, birds, allergies and bloody noses! Yippee! My eldest daughter get sthe spring bloody nose like clockwork-every year. This year so far has been like no other, with a minimum of one a day, topping 3 a day for the past week! After taking her to the ER and having them tell me to put Vaseline up her nose I have set out on a natural approach to stopping them! I have been flushing her nose with a saline solution (netti pot type) and am debating on olive oil?! Any who- I did find the following website and intend to follow it as best as I can (I dont know any ten year old who would injest the cayenne needed to do the protocol)
I hope this works and intend on emailing per request if it does work!!
Try this Alternative Medicine remedy for nosebleeds; Cayenne pepper, green vegetables, & Vitamin C with bioflavonoids.
http://jackie576.tripod.com/nosebleed.htm
I hope this works and intend on emailing per request if it does work!!
Try this Alternative Medicine remedy for nosebleeds; Cayenne pepper, green vegetables, & Vitamin C with bioflavonoids.
http://jackie576.tripod.com/nosebleed.htm
Friday, April 9, 2010
131~ Jamie Oliver!
I have signed his petition and encouraged many others to do the same! His show comes on ABC tonight guys! If you haven't -check it out!
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did you know?,
health,
recipe-kids
Monday, April 5, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
129~ In Touch Weekly “Goes To the Movies” CONTEST
Enter to win this loaded gift bag, full of tons of girlie necessities — courtesy of In Touch Weekly and our trip to the movies! Includes product from: Conair, Havianas (flip flops), Wacoal, Splat, Memoire Liquide Eau de Parfum, Nivea (samples and lip balm), Assorted CD(s), Blow hairspray, Rusk (assorted items), UMG digital download card, Scunci and a Bulgari fragrance sample....ENTER HERE
I HAD to enter this-my eldest would croak if I won this for her!
I HAD to enter this-my eldest would croak if I won this for her!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
128~ Keurig Giveaway
ENTER HERE
To win, all you have to do is visit Keurig and tell the Natural Mommy what flavor of K-Cups you'd love to try!
To win, all you have to do is visit Keurig and tell the Natural Mommy what flavor of K-Cups you'd love to try!
127~ GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT!!
FlameDisk Review and Giveaway
ENTER HERE
What is a flamedisk? I asked that same question before I decided to check it out...its basically the perfect item to have with you if you are planning on cooking while camping!
ENTER HERE
What is a flamedisk? I asked that same question before I decided to check it out...its basically the perfect item to have with you if you are planning on cooking while camping!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
126~ Random thought....
...always wondered if frogs have ears...they hear...they MUST?..
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
125~ got this in an email- great anti- thief advice!
Subject: FW: Things burglars won't tell you
The last article is very interesting, I never would have thought of it. Wasp spray............
13 Things Your Burglar Won't Tell You:
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste ... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. Thatmakes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom-and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door-understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out oftown, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com.)
8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:
1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and waitto hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive orwalk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs crimedoctor.com;and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.
Protection for you and your home
If you don't have a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someone's evil plans for you. I guess I can get rid of the baseball bat.
Wasp Spray
A friend who is a receptionist in a church in a high risk area was concerned about someone coming into the office on Monday to rob them when they were counting the collection. She asked the local police department about using pepper spray and they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp spray instead.
The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot more accurate, while with the pepper spray, they have to get too close to you and could overpower you. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker until they get to the hospital for an antidote. She keeps a can on her desk in the office and it doesn't attract attention from people like a can of pepper spray would. She also keeps one nearby at home for home protection... Thought this was interesting and might be of use.
Wasp And Hornet Spray
On the heels of a break in and beating that left an elderly woman in Toledo dead, self defense experts have a tip that could save your life.
Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High School . For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your door or bed.
Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them."
Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find, and more effective than mace or pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet; so if someone tries to break into your home, Glinka says, "spray the culprit in the eyes". It's a tip he's given to students for decades. It's also one he wants everyone to hear. If you're looking for protection, Glinka says look to the spray.
"That's going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe get out."
Maybe even save a life.
Please share this with all the people in your life.
The last article is very interesting, I never would have thought of it. Wasp spray............
13 Things Your Burglar Won't Tell You:
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste ... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. Thatmakes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom-and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door-understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out oftown, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com.)
8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:
1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and waitto hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive orwalk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs crimedoctor.com;and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.
Protection for you and your home
If you don't have a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someone's evil plans for you. I guess I can get rid of the baseball bat.
Wasp Spray
A friend who is a receptionist in a church in a high risk area was concerned about someone coming into the office on Monday to rob them when they were counting the collection. She asked the local police department about using pepper spray and they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp spray instead.
The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot more accurate, while with the pepper spray, they have to get too close to you and could overpower you. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker until they get to the hospital for an antidote. She keeps a can on her desk in the office and it doesn't attract attention from people like a can of pepper spray would. She also keeps one nearby at home for home protection... Thought this was interesting and might be of use.
Wasp And Hornet Spray
On the heels of a break in and beating that left an elderly woman in Toledo dead, self defense experts have a tip that could save your life.
Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High School . For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your door or bed.
Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them."
Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find, and more effective than mace or pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet; so if someone tries to break into your home, Glinka says, "spray the culprit in the eyes". It's a tip he's given to students for decades. It's also one he wants everyone to hear. If you're looking for protection, Glinka says look to the spray.
"That's going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe get out."
Maybe even save a life.
Please share this with all the people in your life.
Labels:
did you know?,
mom-ism,
staying safe
Monday, February 22, 2010
124~ New Zazzle store!
I have been contemplating a Zazzle store recently and finally just did it!
It will be some time before I gather some thoughts and read up on guidelines etc. and get the creative juices flowing.... but, for now, my store addy is: http://www.zazzle.com/frvetere
make custom gifts at Zazzle
It will be some time before I gather some thoughts and read up on guidelines etc. and get the creative juices flowing.... but, for now, my store addy is: http://www.zazzle.com/frvetere
make custom gifts at Zazzle
Labels:
just for fun,
work from home,
Zazzle
Sunday, February 21, 2010
123~ I'm a fan of this...
122~ FREE RICE
Just a reminder to all, www.freerice.com is still alive and well! I just noticed that you can change subjects and even languages!! I have been trying to learn some Spanish and have been doiung pretty well on www.freerice.com
Go ahead-take a few minutes, challenge yourself and help others!
Go ahead-take a few minutes, challenge yourself and help others!
Labels:
charity,
did you know?,
earn with me
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
121~Has someone cracked the Pizza Hut crust recipe?!
I have not tried this recipe yet, but intend to, very soon!
We love their crust and the texture is perfect!
...the below link is the site it came from...
http://www.recipesource.com/misc/copycat/pizza-crust1.html
---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.04
Title: Pizza Hut Pizza Crust
Categories: Easy, Resort
Yield: 6 Servings
1 1/3 c Warm water
1/2 ts Salt
4 c Flour
1/3 ts Oregano
1 tb Sugar
1 pk Dry yeast
1/3 ts Garlic salt
2 tb Olive oil
Mix 1 c flour and remaining ingredients in food processor; beat 1 min. Add
flour gradually and process until dough leaves the side of the container.
Place in greased bowl, turn to grease top, and cover with plastic wrap. Let
rise in refrigerator overnight. Divide dough in thirds. Press with heel of
hand onto greased pizza pan until crust fills pan. (Unless, of course, you
are talented enough to toss it into the air.) Bake in 350F oven for 5
minutes. Freeze. When ready to make pizza, remove from freezer and quickly
cover with pizza sauce and toppings. Bake on oven rack without pan.
We love their crust and the texture is perfect!
...the below link is the site it came from...
http://www.recipesource.com/misc/copycat/pizza-crust1.html
---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.04
Title: Pizza Hut Pizza Crust
Categories: Easy, Resort
Yield: 6 Servings
1 1/3 c Warm water
1/2 ts Salt
4 c Flour
1/3 ts Oregano
1 tb Sugar
1 pk Dry yeast
1/3 ts Garlic salt
2 tb Olive oil
Mix 1 c flour and remaining ingredients in food processor; beat 1 min. Add
flour gradually and process until dough leaves the side of the container.
Place in greased bowl, turn to grease top, and cover with plastic wrap. Let
rise in refrigerator overnight. Divide dough in thirds. Press with heel of
hand onto greased pizza pan until crust fills pan. (Unless, of course, you
are talented enough to toss it into the air.) Bake in 350F oven for 5
minutes. Freeze. When ready to make pizza, remove from freezer and quickly
cover with pizza sauce and toppings. Bake on oven rack without pan.
Labels:
bread recipe,
frugal tips cooking
Thursday, February 11, 2010
120~ Pajama Jeans?
All I can say is pretty much, "what the hell"?
Goofing off online, I came across these!
Question- could they make them a little sexier!? ha ha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8clu5gDLzI
Goofing off online, I came across these!
Question- could they make them a little sexier!? ha ha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8clu5gDLzI
119~ SWAGBUCKS
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
116~ work from home information
http://www.ratracerebellion.com/jobs-misc.htm
I figured I'd post some info that I have been finding, although I am probably one of very few who are seeking a job with no voice at this time!!! AAARRRGGGGG!!
I figured I'd post some info that I have been finding, although I am probably one of very few who are seeking a job with no voice at this time!!! AAARRRGGGGG!!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
112~Sell your stuff!!
Labels:
did you know?,
earn with me,
Lehigh Valley
Saturday, January 16, 2010
111~Cauliflower Poppers
110~Kitty Litter Facial
While you are waiting for your mask to dry-I recommend watching this video my sister posted on her blog The Stone Cottage!
http://skingdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/11/four-agreements.html
Friday, January 15, 2010
109~Makeup GENIUS!!
Labels:
how to,
just for fun,
makeup,
video
108~ Haiti donations..
How to donate
Anyone with a cell phone and an account with a major wireless provider can text the phrase “Haiti” to the number 90999 and donate $10 to the Red Cross, which said it had already raised more than $5 million. The Yele Haiti campaign urges people to donate $5 to by texting “YELE” to 501501. The amount is charged to the donor's cell phone bill.
Anyone with a cell phone and an account with a major wireless provider can text the phrase “Haiti” to the number 90999 and donate $10 to the Red Cross, which said it had already raised more than $5 million. The Yele Haiti campaign urges people to donate $5 to by texting “YELE” to 501501. The amount is charged to the donor's cell phone bill.
Friday, January 8, 2010
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