Check Out This Giveaway!

Holiday Contest and Sweeps is honored to work with Standard Concession Supply
to bring you a great giveaway to get you into the Holiday Spirit. These incredible inflatables will make your house the talk of you neighborhood and bring everyone into the Holiday mood.Let's take a look at these festive inflatables. There will be only one winner in this 
 giveaway.

Enter Here! The Standard Concession Supply Inflatable Holiday Giveaway!

Tastykake!

I received this product to test and review but all opinions are my own.

I received a Tastykake VoxBox from Influenster to review and I must say I was not disappointed. They were delicious! I received the Swirly Cupcakes made with real Hershey's cocoa! After a wonderful dinner I passed them out to the family and they were a hit!

These are definitely something I would buy again! I'm excited to try the other flavors which are the Peanut Butter Swirly Cupcakes and the Koffee Kake Cupcakes.

Check out Tastykake for yourself!

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• https://www.instagram.com/Tastykake

QMT Windchimes Christmas In July Giveaway

QMT Windchimes Christmas In July Giveaway

Holiday Contest and Sweeps is honored to work with QMT Windchimes to bring you a giveaway that highlights their Redwood Products. In this giveaway , the "QMT Windchimes Christmas In July Giveaway", One lucky winner will receive a prize package containing their amazing Redwood Products show below such as the Mountain View Redwood Small Etched, Bird Feeder, the Mountain View Flycatcher Bird House and the 24" Redwood Flower Box. 

Ends 8/18/2015

ENTER HERE!

Fit Snack!

I discovered Fit Snack via Girl Meets Box. They provide a healthy way for people who are on the go, to have guilt-free snacks on-hand. You get a monthly box packed with snacks, free music downloads, and free workouts. Check them out at www.fitsnack.com

Night Stars Landscaping Lighting Premium Series Giveaway

Check out this amazing giveaway! Just follow the link below!

Night Stars Landscaping Lighting Giveaway

Stencil Ease Home Decor Grand Prize Giveaway

Enter to win the Stencil Ease Home Decor Grand Prize Giveaway! Prize includes everything you will need to complete the Parisian Ikea Table Project. The deadline to enter is June 30, 2015 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time.

The Stencil Ease Home Decor Grand Prize Giveaway includes:

• Stencil Ease Parisian Medallion - All-Over Wall Painting Stencil
• IKEA LINDVED Side table, white
• Deco Art Americana 12 oz. Varnish Aerosol Spray
• Stencil Ease Double Ended Stencil Brush
• Stencil Ease Repositionable Spray Adhesive
• Modern Masters Metallic Statuary Bronze, 6-Ounce
• Modern Masters Metallic English Brown, 6-Ounce
• Rust-Oleum Metallic Spray, Antique Brass, 11-Ounce

Enter Here!

Weight Watchers Ice Cream Review

Recently I was given 2 coupons from Influenster to try Weight Watchers Ice Cream. To be honest I was skeptical. I have never tried diet ice cream before and expected it to taste like cardboard. Oh, how wrong I was. I went to my local WalMart and chose the English Toffee Crunch treats.

I grabbed the first frozen treat with trepidation but once I sunk my teeth in I was hooked. The chocolate was smooth, the toffee crunchy and flavorful and the ice cream smooth and just the right flavor of vanilla. To be honest the 2 boxes didn't last long in my house. My whole family loved them.

Will I buy these? Absolutely!I can't wait to try other flavors. Weight Watchers, you have proven me wrong about diet ice cream and I thank you for it!

Check out this awesome giveaway!

Everyday Happy Family Care Kit of products ($36 value)

Check out this awesome giveaway!

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Check out this amazing review and enter the giveaway!

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Excel Clothing!

As I was browsing Excel's website I came across 2 blouses and a pair of heels that caught my attention!

This Tommy Hilfiger pink blouse is absolutely gorgeous! This is perfect for the summer day brunch with friends!

This Samsoe and Samsoe top is beautiful! Slip this on for a day out at the park for a picnic!

Ah, yes! Michael Kors heels! Pair these stunning heels with the Tommy Hilfiger blouse and heaven! These are stylish and I must have them!

I strongly recommend taking a peek at Excel's website for all your heart's desires!
http://www.excelclothing.com/

Girl Problems Tag!

1.Whats worse? Chipped nail polish, or no nail polish at all?  Chipped polish! I just did my manicure and one chipped because I smacked it against the wall. UGH!

2. Name an instance where you "had to have it" in every color?  Shoes! I want a pair of shoes in every color. You never know when you need them!

3. Do you keep Christmas lights in your room year round? Be honest!  Ummm, no. I think that's weird.

4.What shade do you go for? Peachy Pink, or Barbie Pink?  Peachy Pink. I'm not THAT much of a girly girl to wear Barbie pink....

5.When packing for a weekend trip, how many " In case I don't feel like wearing that" outfits do you pack?  If I go away for a week I may pack 14 or so outfits because of weather. You never know!

6.Who is your MCM (Man Crush Monday) that you keep a secret?  My husband first and foremost! But Dwayne Johnson or Jason Statham! *sigh*

7.How many nail polishes do you own?  Maybe 15. I want more!!!

8.Which is you favorite Eye Brow?  Ummm, my right one? We seem to get along better and it just understands me more. The left one can be a bitch. We don't talk much.

Internet Addiction Tag!

I saw this tag on BeyoutyInsider's channel. Check her out! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPWGkMuIFlw

1. How many hours (a day) do you spend on the internet?  Hmmm, maybe 8 hours?

2. What was your first internet addiction?  Online gaming sites!

3. What are your favorite websites or apps?  YouTube, Listia, DYAC, Instagram, Addicting Games, soooo many!

4. Have you ever made friends on the internet?  Yes, my best friend I met on the internet 9 years ago. And I have so many others!

5. Twitter or Instagram? WHY?  Instagram. It's more personal to see pictures and there's no damn limit on text! LOL

6. How many followers do you have on Twitter & Instagram?  Instagram: 78  Twitter: 239

7. How many tweets do you have?  1,375.


8. Instagram posts do you have?  66


9. Who are your favorite accounts you follow on Twitter and Instagram?  Julie Hill, ButterflySparkles23, habibtiamira80, Adriana Pina.


10. How many YouTube channels are you subscribed to?  Uh oh...LOL  Uhhhh, 1,022. Yeah, I'm addicted to YouTube!


11. Who is your favorite YouTuber or YouTube Channel?  Julie Hill, ButterflySparkles23, Adriana Pina, habibiamira, and Jenna Marbles.

12. Why do you love the internet?  It's an escape for me.

13. How long could you survive without the Internet?  A few hours and then it just gets ugly..... LOL!

I Will Travel

                                        I Will Travel

Too many sorrows
So much pain
So much to lose
And nothing to gain
Heartache and tears
Consume our souls
Only pieces of me
Nothing is whole
Put me together
Bring me to life
Hold it carefully
A heart filled with strife
Bring me the sun
Take away night
Take away darkness
Bring me the light
Show me the way
To laughter and smiles
Show me the path
No matter the miles
Take me to daybreak
Where robins may sing
Take me to Heaven
Where angels take wing
Show me what's out there
Beyond my own dreams
Show me there's hope
That life's not what it seems
Tell me there's a light
In this darkness I roam
Tell me I'm free
Tell me I'm home
Hold onto me tightly
Don't let me travel alone
Sweep it away
All this darkness I've known
Take my trembling hand
Lead me to skies of blue
For if I have to travel
I'll travel only with you.

Written by: Kat Olmstead

Playtex® Sport® Fresh Balance™

I received these in my Influenster #SpringVoxBox and was a bit unsure about them.

These are really comfortable to wear and keeps me active in my daily life! As a non tampon user I would recommend these! They are also a great value at $3.99 - $4.99! The light scent is perfect to help you feel fresh.
Thanks @PlaytexSportandGentleGlide and @Influenster! #PlayOn I say! You have swayed me to a new product!

☼ SUNKISSED SUMMER TAG

1. When did/do you get out of school?  1996

2. beaches or pools?  Pools. Since I'm afraid of water if I have to swim it has to be a pool since I can see the bottom of it.

3. Are you going on any summer vacations ?  Yes, to a family member's house for horseback riding, paintball, go karts, etc...!

4. Smore's or Ice cream ?  An ice cream cone. It's the only way I like it!

5. Most fun summer memory ?  Hiking the waterfall near my house with my husband and sons.

6. Does your skin tan or burn ?  I burn and then tan.

7. How do you wear your hair in the summer ?  Mostly down. My hair is almost to the middle of my back but I don't really sweat.

8. Favorite summer nail polish ?  Any. I don't do the summer/spring fall/winter trends.

9. Would you rather spend a summer day outside in the pool or inside watching netflix ?  Outside but not in the pool. Take me to the waterfall!

10. Sunglasses or hats ?  Sunglasses. I hate hats.

11. What is your song of the summer ?  Ummm, none. I play all kinds that make me happy!

12. Do you have a summer bucketlist if so name something off of it ?  Going horseback riding for the first time in 24 years, standing under the waterfall, and hiking through the woods.

13. Bikinis, tankinis , or one pieces ?  None. My body isn't made for them.

14. Must have summer makeup product ?  Foundation/concealer since my freckles come out more.

15. What's your favorite thing about summer ?  Being able to be more active!

Kiss everlasting French Manicure

I recently received the Kiss everlasting French Manicure set from Influenster in my #SpringVoxBox for testing purposes. 

Since I grow my own nails I've never looked into fake nails. However, my real nails broke and I was able to try these. They are very easy to apply and stayed on very well during my daily activities! I would not recommend heavy work as they will chip or come off. I was very impressed with these nails! They looked gorgeous and allowed me to keep my long nails! I will most definitely be purchasing these for the times my real nails break! They are a great deal at only $6.49.

Influenster #SpringVoxBox

I received my Influenster SpringVoxBox and what a wonderful surprise! Always packaged so nicely and items I am enjoying! So let's get into it!

The Kiss everlasting French in Real short! I had to wait until my real nails broke to use these but I wasn't disappointed! I was able to wear these for everyday use. The length is great! Not too short and not too long! Retail price: $6.49. Definitely a great price for these!

The NIVEA Skin Firming Hydration Lotion. As I have dry skin this was super moisturizing and not greasy. This left my skin feeling so soft!
Retail price: $2.49 for 2.5oz (what I got) and $10.99 for 13.5oz. Great deal!

The Playtex Sport Fresh Balance tampons! These are wonderful for swimming, running, and just living! Felt comfortable and has a nice light scent that doesn't irritate!
Retail price: $3.99-$4.99 Great deal!

The Rimmel London Scandeleyes Retro Glam Mascara! Ok, I have very thin eyelashes and couldn't believe what a difference this made! My eyelashes appeared longer and fuller. Not too wet to apply and stays on for hours! Am definitely loving this!
Retail price: $5.99 Will buy this again!

The Peach Pie Car Freshener from the Labor Day Movie. Okay, the smell? Intoxicating! My car smells like a bakery! Adore this!
No retail price.

To sum up this was a great Influenster box! Want to join Infuenster for free yourself to maybe get your own VoxBox? Sign up here: http://www.influenster.com/

The Controversial Parenting Tag!

The Topics: 

Pro-life Vs. Pro-choice: I am pro-choice. It's my body and I should be able to do as I please, to a certain point.


Baby Wearing: I carried my kids everywhere. When they cried I held them. Nothing wrong with carrying your baby around.


Circumcision: Agree on this. Both my boys were circumcised. 


Adoption: I am for adoption. What a wonderful thing for couples to due who can't have to children to give one a good home! I've often thought about being a surrogate for a couple who can't have children. 


Baby Piercing: I had my ears pierced at 6 weeks old but my oldest son I let him decide and had his pierced at the age of 13. My youngest son wants nothing to do with it. I don't think that I would have pierced their ears as a baby.


Breast Milk Vs. Formula: Either is fine. In my case I used formula because my breast milk would not come out and I could not feed my children.


Spanking: I'm for it. I do believe in stopping spanking at the age of 5. I spanked both my boys and they're fine. I was spanked as a child and I'm fine. Just no belts or other objects should be used.


Co-sleeping: I never really let my children sleep with me. Only for one reason. They moved too much! I slept with my mother as a child. Nothing wrong with it.


Home Vs. Public Vs. Private Vs. Charter Schooling: Whatever suits your child, your family, and your beliefs is what's right. Both my sons went to public school but then changed to online schooling. My 10 year old currently does online schooling. 


Vaccinations: For them. Both my children have been vaccinated. 


Medicating Children: Against it for ADD and ADHD reasons. Both my boys are ADHD and I've seen the side affects of the medication and it's horrible. For more serious causes medication may need to be used but not for ADD or ADHD.


Cloth Vs. Disposable diapers: Uhhhh, don't really care either way. I used disposable. Just an easier cleanup. 


Cry It Out Method: For it. I don't believe in giving into a child because they're throwing a fit or refusing to do something. I always let them cry it out.

Sooo, there ya go. Some may agree. Some may not. That's okay. I'm not here to judge anyone.

10 Question Tag Game!

1. How did you come up with your user name? It's. uhhh, my name backwards. OlmsteadKat... Kat Olmstead


2. What would you do with a million dollars? Buy a house and a car!


3. When are you the happiest? When I'm in my husband's arms.


4. What is a favorite thing about yourself? Hmmm, my sense of humor and my hands.


5. What is your most embarrassing moment? I fell off the stage during a show choir performance in high school.


6. Who did you last take a picture with? My husband and son!


7. What is your dream job? A famous singer!


8. What is your dream car? A Jaguar!


9. Name one item you can't live without? My laptop!


10. Name one lesson in life you have learned? Looks mean nothing. It's what's on the inside.