Farewell to Miss Priss

When I first started this blog it was a venture to get away from the "norm" and have something to do to outlet my frustrations of day to day life. Something to allow me "adult time" without having to go out and spend a ton of money with friends. 

As time progressed you wonderful people- my loyal readers have managed to allow me into your homes to talk with you about a wide variety of things. From parenting advice to spiels about current events and absolutely everything in between. You have been profound listeners and extraordinary companions along this journey. 

I appreciate our friendship. Whether that be virtual or physical- I appreciate you.

However, as these wonderful friendships have formed I have also noticed another "issue" so to speak. My children have grown immensely and I no longer have the time to devote to this page as I would like to. This saddens me yet excites me at the same time. They need me more and more each day- even if it is for a taxi lol!

I must move on and close Miss Priss. 

Although some of you I fear will not tag along for my next venture I would love it if you would! I will now be a contributory blogger on Griffin's Honey. I will be doing what you people know me for best- attempting crafts and DIY projects with my children and usually screwing them up along the way! HA! What's a day with the kids without a traumatic childhood memory to reflect back on? 

I do hope that you will join me over there, along with the other wonderful ladies Angela & Heather. I'm sure things will be interesting at first until we get a good flow going together. We are also on Facebook! Please join the other 9,800 some odd people that have "liked" us by following the link and clicking "like" HERE!

There is always a good giveaway or discussion going on at Griffin's Honey and I'm excited to be a part of it! 

I hope to see you around & hear your feedback!

xoxo

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Grill Up Some Fun With Kroger (spon)

Thanks to BzzAgent for providing me with *free* coupons to try the products mentioned below.

Let me briefly start with how much I do LOVE my local Kroger- they always have wonderful in store specials and sales going on- on top of the company wide sales and deals. You cannot go wrong there! I save so much money shopping there between their online coupons and gas points that I can shop for our family of 5 and not feel guilty for "blowing" money.

I am also a BzzAgent and was provided coupons for free or discounted products to try these particular Kroger brand products.I love BzzAgent!

*Kroger Brand 12pack Soda Pop

*Kroger Brand Frozen Turkey Burgers

*Kroger Brand Potato Chips

*Kroger Brand Hamburger Buns

*Kroger Brand Deluxe Ice Cream

In my family a regular staple of our Summer lives is our grill and ice cream bowls. Here in Kentucky we have extremely hot Summers- yet after being cooped up indoors all Winter we would prefer to be out in the heat and eat like Kings! HAHA! I sent my husband out on the shopping trip with these coupons and he did NOT disappoint! He brought home cream soda (for himself because I HATE cream soda!), my favorite turkey burgers, sour cream and onion chips, hamburger buns and cookies-n-cream ice cream.

My kids knew when the buns and burgers were busted out that we were cooking out- and boy were they excited!!

I can only speculate on the soda, but since it was gone within a matter of 4 days I assume that it was delicious! 

My delicious turkey burgers were TO DIE FOR! Juicy and tender and did not have any bland features to them at all. The buns tasted just like normal hamburger buns- no difference in taste, only in the price!

My favorite chip is Lay's Sour Cream and Onion- and the Kroger brand tasted no different. They almost had more flavor to them actually!

And last but certinly not least- THE ICE CREAM! YUM! This tub was gone in one night with our family eating on it. 3 kids plus my husband and myself- that tub didn't stand a chance!

But as I wind this post down I want to remind you- none of these items tasted horrible- they in all reality tasted slightly better than the name brand that we would normally purchase- but the best part? The chips are usually about $1.50 a bag, the ice cream is no more than $2 for a tub, the buns are $1, the pop is under $3, the burgers are typically under $6. It's extremely cheap to eat Kroger brand products and you don't risk the taste or quality with those cheaper prices.

Check out your Kroger.com to find a local Kroger near you!

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Summer Bash Giveaway!!

Welcome to Mommy Lesson Plans Summer Bash!

Hosted by Mommy Lesson Plans

I cannot forget my wonderful co-hosts!

Joy Makin Mamas

Sale Camel

Monica's Rants, Raves, and Reviews

Faith Filled Footsteps

and Simply at Home Mom

This is HUGE giveaway and we have a lot of awesome sponsors. There will be 16 winners! You heard that right! 16 winners for everything from food to swimsuits to sunglasses for the kiddos.

Our sponsors have been VERY kind so please stop by and show them a little love or purchase a product that piques your interest! Mommy Lesson Plans has reviewed most of the products listed so feel free to head to the site and read up on all of these wonderful prizes! 

Crane USA ~ Drop or Adorable Humidifier (winner's choice of style and color)

Toysplay ~ Capri Pool Lounger

YumEarth ~ Organic Lollipops (delicious!)

Waxelene ~ 2oz jar of Waxelene

Hapari ~ $95 gift code from swimsuit of choice

Survival Straps ~ 2 bracelet and key fob sets (winner's choice of color)

My Simple Clean ~ $10 gift code for products of choice

My True Nature ~ Tubby Time bath set

Begin Again Toys ~ Lemonade play set

Mommy Lesson Plans ~ $80 Swimspot gift code

Saffron Road ~ 2 winners of FREE product coupons!

Namaste Foods ~ Namaste Prize Pack (TONS of awesome products!)

Bee Alive Spa ~ Balanced Petite Collection

Real Kids Shades ~ 1 pair of kids shades (winners choice)

Gfreely ~ 1 month subscription box 

Please use the giveaway tools form below to claim your entries. Must be 18 or older to enter and win. Giveaway is open to US residents only. All entries are OPTIONAL! Giveaway begins 6/15 at 9pm and ends 7/15 at 9pm. Good luck!

 

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Disclaimer: The previous post may contain affiliate links. If these links are clicked, I may receive monetary compensation. If this is a product review, I received a free sample to facilitate my review. No monetary compensation was provided. All opinions are completely my own. My participation is voluntary. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.*Miss Priss is not responsible for prize shipment*

Qwackers Giveaway

Finding gluten-free snacks that kids actually enjoy can be crazy hard, especially when the allergy is a bit later onset and they have been exposed to regular, wheat-filled snacks in the past.  Qwackers gluten-free crackers aim to bring your munchkins delicious, cheddar cracker alternatives that are not only gluten-free, but peanut-free, too!

 

Krista at Savory Savings had the chance to review Qwackers, be sure to check out her full review.  Some of her favorite things about Qwackers were:

• Gluten-free 
• Delicious!
• Have no sugar,
• No corn,
• No artificial flavors, preservatives or trans fats. 
• The snack crackers are easy to eat, easy to carry for quick snacks and easy on the budget at around $0.80 per pack with their buy 4, get 1 free sale, these snacks are easy on the wallet, too!

 

This giveaway is hosted by Savory Savings and Sponsored by Gluten Free Kids Co!

Would you like to win a six-pack of Qwackers for you and your family to try?  Use the giveaway tool below to enter!  This giveaway is open to US Residents only, ages 18 and older.  It will run from May 23, 2013 at 5 PM CST through June 6, 2013 at 8 PM CST.

 

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Savory Savings did not receive any compensation for this post. 

Disclosure: I did receive the products for free and am sharing my opinion with you.  My opinion may differ from yours.  Savory Savings is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.  We hereby release Facebook of any liability.  Winner(s) will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours after the giveaway ends to respond before another winner is selected.  All entries will be verified. 

 

Savory Savings did not receive any compensation for this post.  Disclosure: Savory Savings did receive the products for free and is sharing her opinion with you.  My opinion may differ from yours.  Savory Savings and Miss Priss are not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.  We hereby release Facebook of any liability.  Winner(s) will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours after the giveaway ends to respond before another winner is selected.  All entries will be verified. 

Pined It- Tried It...

On Pinterest I found a post about DIY Monogrammed Plates.

I am not going to lie, Y'all this sounded crazy to me, I thought these people were nuts. And like most things on Pinterest- I find the person hasn't ever tried it before. 

For this particular thing I HAD to know if it would work. 

Can you imagine the money saved on paying to have it monogrammed? On Graduation gifts? Birthday? Christmas? Just Because Gifts? Wedding Gifts? 

That's exactly what we were going to use it for! Wedding!

See... My husband has a friend that was getting married- he use to be quite the party-er and was pretty much right up until he met his fiance. Now I believe in "the one" but in my head "the one" won't change who you are with just one date. So I was skeptical at first of this said "wedding." But alas, I liked the Bride to be (and groom too don't get me wrong!) but I didn't want to spend an arm and leg on a wedding gift in fear of it getting returned, or ditched at a goodwill or yard sale. Ya see where I'm coming from? 

Anyway... here's what I was told to start with:

*Glass Plate(s)

*Sharpie

*Oven

I saw this going horribly wrong in my head. 

The directions were:

1- Use oven safe glass plates and write with the Sharpie whatever you want the plate to say or whatever design you wish to have on it.

2- Preheat oven to 350*

3- Bake plate face up for 30 minutes

4- Cool completely before wrapping up or using

**With the promise that this would be 100% safe and permanent after baking and cooling**

Well I'm fairly clumsy... So here's how I tweeked it to fit my needs.

NEED:

*Glass Plate(s)

*Marks-A-Lot Permanent Marker

*1piece Printer Paper

*Tape

*Oven

*Scissors

 Clearly my oven is not pictured.

DIRECTIONS:

1- Preheat oven to 350*

2- Print the letter or design you wish to have on the plate onto the paper. 

3- Cut around the letter or design on the paper

4- Tape the paper to the plate

5- Take your marker and darkly go over the letter or design on the paper. The Marks-A-Lot markers and sharpies will bleed onto the plate through the paper.

6- Slowly remove the tape and paper from the plate.

7- "doctor" the image on the plate with the marker you have chosen. Make it look more clear and even without having to freehand the image or lettering. 

**Please note that while you are drawing the image IF you mess up you can use a q-tip with a slight bit of alcohol on it to remove any smudges or redo a specific area.**

8-Once you are satisfied with the image or letter place the plate in the oven ON the rack

9- Bake for 30 minutes 

10- Allow to cool

This was after they cooled! I tested the promise they would be permanent and washed them, they were fine! I was thrilled!

Due to my last phrase ^^^^ I will totally stand behind this DIY project! It is permanent and the plates did not smell of marker. They looked store bought!

The total of this project? $2!! I already had a marker at home as well as tape. So I really just had to purchase 2 plates. I would have done a full set if I had thought ahead of time how great they would turn out. But the 2 worked for now, we put together a picnic basket for two. Personalized plates included.

This project was super easy!! I am very thrilled with how it came out & look forward to seeing what YOU do with it!! Feel free to try it yourself and post pictures on our facebook page letting us know how yours turned out!!

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Blogger Op! Summer Bash Giveaway!

 

Hi and welcome to the sign up for Mommy Lesson Plans Summer bash!  This event will begin June 15th at 7pm and run thru July 15th at 7pm.

I am so excited for this giveaway! So far we have 8 confirmed sponsors with prize totals around $400. I am working with a few more and we will hopefully have 15 with prizes around/over $600! This is going to be HUGE and we will all get a great response from our readers! The prizes are half kids and half women's sop far but I am hoping a couple of men and neutral companies come thru before we get started!

I am only accepting 50 blogs with free links.

After that it will only be host/cohost/and paid links available.

 

 Sign up HERE!!!

Once Upon A Time

Unless you've been living under a rock you KNOW what "Once Upon A Time" is, or you've at least heard about it. Right?

I want to give you the brief run down without giving away too much information- just in case you haven't seen it yet but perhaps have it on DVr or TiVO to watch at a later date.

In a nut shell, these are your 4 main characters:

*The Evil Queen (Regina) played by Lana Parilla

*Emma Swan (Snow White's Daughter) played by Jennifer Morrison

*Snow White (Mary Margaret) played by Ginnifer Goodwin

*Prince Charming (David) played by Josh Dallas

There are other important characters but these are your biggest 4. A tale as old as time (ha I know that's from Beauty & the Beast but it works for me right now!) as our Fairy Tales would tell us as children, Prince Charming saves Snow White from a deep sleep that is placed upon her by the Evil Queen and a rotten apple. Once she awakes they take the land back over as their own and the Evil Queen no longer rules the land. Then they live happily ever after.

WELL that's what our parents told us anyway. The creators and writers for this show are GENIUSES! I have read the traditional Fairy Tales to my sweet Princess over and over again. Multiple times. So when Once Upon A Time came on late nights I was a bit confused as to why a child's show would air at 9pm. Most kids are in bed because it falls on a school night. A friend begged me to watch it- said "You'll LOVE it! It's what we grew up knowing with a nice twist to it. Trust me- it's worth an hour of your time!" 

Ok, I caved! What could it hurt? Well it hurt an hour of my life that I devote to this show at least once a week, sometimes I will re-watch episodes that I have on my DVr. 

 

It's heavily addicting! 

See where I would typically get bored ends with the happy ever after- let's be real- nobody has it that easy! 

That holds true for Snow White and her Prince.

The Evil Queen continues to plague them with troubles even after they are wed and show the kingdom what a horrible person she truly is. AND you get ot see why the Evil Queen is so evil to begin with. You see what her true hatred for Snow White is and where it came from. It's quite tragic really.

With this you figure out where the daughter comes from. See in this world all of these Fairy Tales are connected in some way. Rumplestiltskin plays a huge role as well. HUGE! Snow White becomes pregnant and the Evil Queen is about to place a large curse and to prevent the baby princess named Emma from being a part of it they send her to OUR world. She is raised as an orphan and lives her life that way for 28 years none the wiser until a small child knocks at her door. This boy a child she had given up for adoption- Henry.

Henry is played by Jared Gilmore.

This being Emma's son, makes him also Snow White's grandson- but if you haven't seen the show yet- I recommend you stop right here and watch it! This next part is a doosey! 

Henry is the only one who believes in the curse and believes that he can help break it. He hunts down his birth mother and informs her of the curse and who she truly is- she tells the kid he's crazy and takes him home. Where she too begins to find things just aren't right, something is amiss in Storybrooke, Maine. Yes, Storybrooke. No pun intended right? 

I cannot go into too much more detail without completely unraveling the first two seasons all together.

I am more so thrilled to announce that Once Upon A Time HAS been renewed for it's THIRD season, scheduled to air on ABC in Fall of 2013. I assure you that I will be all eyes and ears awaiting any leaking information on my favorite show.

I will tell you though- many people who found Disney's Peter Pan to be a charming tale of a young man never wanting to grow up might just rethink that once they see the last 3 episodes of season 2. Be sure your windows are locked when you go to bed....

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Kids Craft: Bottom of My Heart

Good Afternoon Loves!

I want to share this wonderful craft we did with my daughter's Girl Scout troop this past week. I had something else planned to post today but this was too stinkin cute NOT to post!

PLEASE FORGIVE MY DAUGHTER'S HANDWRITING!

She's extremely intelligent- just doesn't believe that others should have to read what she writes LOL!

"From the bottom of my heart...

To the tips of my toes...

I Love You!"

The she added her own little thing at the bottom telling me I am a great mom (well DUH!) and Love, Brooklyn. (that's rare for me to use her actual name on here but I needed to post the picture for an example.)

This was a Mother's Day gift for me and for the other girls moms as well. 

Super simple to do.

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Need:

*Thick Card Stock or Canvas

*Paint

*Pencil/Marker/Pen

Directions:  

*Have the child write across the top: "From the bottom of my heart"

*Paint the child's hands for them. Just a little bit of paint is needed on one hand and they can gently rub their hands together to equally coat them in whatever paint color they chose. 

*Turn the paper upside down (the words will be closer to their body upside down so they can't "read" it at this time.)

*Place one hand down on the paper firmly and lift straight up when you feel that hand has been imprinted on the paper evenly. 

*Carefully place the opposite hand on the paper so that the fingers will overlap with the paint fingers already on the paper. Lift straight up when done pressing this hand as well.

((This should leave you with an upside down heart, twist the paper around so you can read the words and have the heart correct too.))

*WASH CHILD'S HANDS OR USE A WET WIPE TO REMOVE PAINT FROM HANDS*

*Under the heart have child write: "To the tips of my toes...."

*Help the child wipe the foot clean and dry thoroughly. 

*Evenly coat with paint

*Help child press the foot evenly on to the paper, pressing firmly to get the entire foot on the paper.

*Lift straight up to remove the foot from the paper.

*WASH CHILD'S FOOT OR USE A WET WIPE TO REMOVE PAINT FROM FOOT*

*Next to the foot painted on the paper, have the child write: "I Love You!"

 **ALLOW TO DRY THOROUGHLY BEFORE GIVING AS A GIFT**

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This project took our Girl Scout troop less than 15 minutes to complete and roughly about 10 minutes to dry since we just used acrylic paint.

I received mine for Mother's Day, but this gift would be great for:

*Valentine's Day- February 14th

*Father's Day- June 16th

 *Grandparent's Day- September 8th

*Christmas- December 25th

*Caregiver's Birthdays

*Teacher Appreciation

**Please bare in mind that I am Baptist and do not know too many other religious Holidays that this could be given out at. Take it and make it your own though!!

Happy Crafting!

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Caption This...

This is "bubby" my oldest boy-middle child.

This look he shot me for this picture CRACKED ME UP! I was laughing to the point of tears!

What do YOU think it means?

Comment below captioning this image....

 

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$25 iTunes Gift Card Giveaway!!!!

 

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We say, why not? They're free smileys! Let's face it; we all sit at our desks for hours typing away on our computers. It can get boring especially if it's work work work. Free smileys liven it up - in an instant. Sometimes we can't stop laughing at the free smileys that our friends send us. You'd be amazed how often it's just at the right moment when we're looking for a distraction. Free smileys are especially fun because there are so many emotions that the smiley character can express.

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Lysol® Touch of Foam™ Antibacterial Hand Wash Review

 

I am the proud mother of a 3 year old…just one… however, throughout the day our home is graced with the presence of two 3 year olds, an 8 year old, a 10 year old, and multiple adults. Needless to say, we are well acquainted with germs and share viruses galore! Hand washing is the easiest way to keep germs at bay. Now that my daughter is old enough to understand, we wash our hands multiple times throughout the day. In fact, she thinks of it as a game and is constantly asking if she can wash her hands.

 

I am a BzzAgent and was selected to participate in the Lysol Touch of Foam campaign. Lysol is a trusted household name; however, when I think of Lysol I don’t automatically jump to hand wash. I tend to think of my everyday cleaning products used in the kitchen and bathroom. With that being said, I’ll try anything once…sometimes twice, and welcomed this new product into our lives.

 

Before I go any further I should probably share that I am a soap and lotion fanatic. I’m not talking about the lady that likes pretty smelling things. I’m the lady that you see at Bath & Body works when there is an annual sale, lugging around a bag filled with soaps and lotions that I can barely carry due to the weight. Yeah, I’m that lady. Our linen closet at home has two shelves strictly dedicated to soap and lotion. Hmmm… I really like candles too BUT we won’t get into that.

 

I keep antibacterial soap next to every sink as I am a true believer in the motto, “cleanliness is next to godliness.” When my Bzz campaign package arrived I hesitantly changed out my Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom soap, after thanking it for the memories, with the Lysol Touch of Foam Creamy Vanilla Orchid that I had received. I wondered if I would dig on the new scent and I was pleasantly surprised to find that I LOVE it. The scent is strong; however, I don’t mean that in a bad way. If I am using scented hand wash I WANT to smell it. With that being said, the scent is not overpowering. I pumped the hand wash twice and my hand filled up with thick, creamy foam that smelled good enough to eat. I think I fell in love! After my first wash with Touch of Foam I walked up to my husband and slid my hand in front of his nose, he liked it! Men are finicky so SCORE!

 

I could go on and on about how much I love this hand wash. No, I really could, as I mentioned before I am a FANATIC but I don’t want to bore you. Let’s talk about why YOU need to pick up Lysol Touch of Foam for your home.

 

 A few bragging rights:

• Rich non-drip lather works on contact to kill 99.9% of germs

• Offers 10x more germ protection than the leading national competitor
• Moisturizer-enriched micro-bubbles leave your hands feeling soft and comfortable after every wash
• Available in three great scents — Creamy Vanilla Orchid, Rose & Cherry in Bloom and Wild Berry Bliss
• Antimicrobial properties are built in to protect the pump and resist odor-causing bacteria

 

This product delivers on every point as promised. It is thick, creamy, and smells divine. I can’t wait to try the Rose & Cherry in Bloom and Wild Berry Bliss!

 

Now to the knitty gritty, anyone that knows me KNOWS that I am a couponer. No, no, no, NO… I am an EXTREME couponer. I never, ever pay full price unless I absolutely have to and I am constantly looking out for the next steal (legally of course). Bath & Body Works sells their antibacterial soap for $5.50. Lysol Touch of Foam retails for around $3.99. Add in a coupon and you can easily pick up a bottle for just $2.99. That is a 25% SAVINGS!!!

 

Lysol Touch of Foam is a great product that I look forward to adding to my stockpile. I plan on saving money while fighting germs and soaking up a product that smells delectable.

For additional information about this product and other great Lysol products, please visit their website at: http://www.lysol.com/cleaning-products/hand-soap/touch-of-foam

 

Heather

Playtex Secrets Review

GREAT SUPPORT BUT SEXY? EHHHH... NOT SO MUCH

I am a BzzAgent and was recently given the opportunity to try the NEW Playtex Secrets bra for FREE?

I was a little skeptical when I first received my new Playtex bra and put it on. Don’t get me wrong… I’m a female with curves and love that this is bra supports me in all of the right places; however, the cut kind of reminds me of the type of bra my grandma used to wear when I was growing up… at least on me. 

Overall, I love the straps because they actually STAY IN PLACE which is huge. I love that the bra fits in all of the right places and holds in parts of me that I find less desirable. Those two items actually make me look and feel great. 

If I had one suggestion for Playtex it would be to change the cut of the bra, in the front and to add additional padding. I’m 32 and still like to wear a bra that will provide lift and maximum VA-VOOM! In addition to being 32 I also have a three year old so there is some sagging in my breasts. With that being said, I am a 38D, respectfully, and like to have LIFT. I’m not sure if padding is the right thing but I feel as though this bra actually holds me in and separates my breasts. Not my overall favorite style. If Playtex could make a push-up bra that has great straps and maximum support for plumping on the sides and back I would absolutely, positively fall in love. 

I still give this bra a great rating because it makes me look more sleek on my sides and back. I just want a little more BANG when it comes to the appearance of my cleavage. 

I still wear my new bra multiple times a week; however, when I am dressing to enhance my overall sex appeal...unfortunately... this bra has to stay home.

Please note that while I am a BzzAgent I am not required to provide a positive review. These opinions are mine and mine alone.

-Heather

Viva Las Vegas Giveaway

Organized by Adventure Into Domesticland
Sponsored by Alice On Vacation

A big thanks to the co-hosts: Exotic Philippines, My Four Littles, Stacy's Savings & Other Stuff, Miss beSavin and Growing Up Gabel!!

Miss Priss is THRILLED to aide in the promotion of this giveaway! While we are not directly responsible for the prize, we do hope that one of our loyal readers wins this wonderful package!!

Prize Package includes:
•4 day and 3 night accommodations at a 3+ star hotel on the strip in Las Vegas, NV for 2 adults! 
(25 years or older)
• A $500 dollar Funbook! (with cash, chips, meals, tokens & show tickets!)

Giveaway ends June 7th at 11:59 pm PST. Open worldwide, except to residents of Nevada, USA and proof of residency is required. Must be at least 25 years old to enter. Certificate only covers hotel accommodations. Winner will be responsible for all other expenses, including without limitations: any taxes, fees, transportation, gratuities, meals and surcharges. Hotel will require that you present a major credit card to cover other possible charges. Winners are chosen at random by random.org. and will be notified via email, be given 48 hours to respond (or another winner will be chosen). To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below.

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. Miss Priss is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact Alice Kingsleigh with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event! This giveaway is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.

The NEW Winner Is...

First I would love to thank each and every one of you that entered the contest and "liked" Miss Priss on Facebook. This giveaway proved to be very rewarding for our page and we hope to continue to perform giveaways like this. 

And without further adeu....

The winner of our Mini Dooney & Bourke purse Giveaway is... 

Linda Paradis!!!

Linda an email has been sent to you with what I need from you.

*Linda also has 24 hours to claim her prize before another winner is chosen*

Kroger Brand Products

Did you know that Kroger has its own "brand" of products available at their stores?

OF COURSE YOU DID! If you didn't then you've been living under a rock for more than 10 years.

However, did you know they taste the same if not better than the nationally known brands? Probably now since most people won't give it a honest try.

I was provided with a couple of "free" coupons from BzzAgent to use to purchase some items to have a nice Family Spring Dinner with my family. 

We had a pork roast (let's all say it together now...) "YYUUUMM!" It was delicious! My husband hooked it up and we enjoyed that along side Kroger Brand Mashed Potatoes, crescent rolls, and green beans. Sounds delicious doesn't it? To top it off we had dessert! A Kroger brand chocolate cake with vanilla icing.

AAaahhhhmazing! 

My children laughed and talked about their days at school and home while they devoured their dinners. It was so enjoyable to not have to fight with them to eat their dinner. This could be because it was so delicious, or because it was something they actually wanted to eat, or it could have been the fact they knew I had to write about them in the long run! LOL none the less it was great! 

While eating dinner my husband and I were talking about what was good and what was bad, then we lost track and focused on the kids, which is how it should be right? 

But from what I do recall we did not have much bad to say about the items that we had for dinner. It tasted wonderful and in a couple of cases it tasted better than the name brand items we would have normally purchased.

Thank you to BzzAgent for allowing us to have a Spring Family Dinner and even more for providing that time with my family.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul- Billy Graham & Me 3 Winners Giveaway

 

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Billy Graham & Me, is a one-of-a-kind anthology containing personal stories from world leaders, including every living president, celebrities and the people who know him best.

The book contains 101 personal and impactful stories from some of the most influential leaders in government, business, sports, entertainment, and religion as well as Mr. Graham’s friends and family. Just as Mr. Graham’s ministry transcended religious, racial and political boundaries, so does the list of contributors to this book as they reveal and confirm his place in history. Prominent Christian pastors, leaders from other faiths, celebrities, heroes, regular citizens, and remarkably, every living US president – collectively document the effects of Mr. Graham’s worldwide ministry over more than six decades.

Donna's Deals and More has teamed up with Chicken Soup for the Soul and we're giving away 3 copies! That's 3 winners! (1 book each) You can purchase the books on Amazon:

  

or on Amazon Canada. 

*Giveaway open to US and Canada. Ends 5/3/2013 11:59pm EST Enter on the Rafflcopter below. Good luck!

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Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to US, 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. My blog is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Who Wants to WIN a Dooney & Bourke Purse??

Dooney & Bourke Mini Purse Giveaway!!

 

Welcome to the Dooney & Bourke Mini Purse Giveaway!! 

To the very best of my knowledge this purse is real, it was purchased for me as a gift and I have never used it. The tag was never removed in case I wanted to return it to Macy's and it says $255  

I am so excited to share this with you that I have teamed up with some of the most  incredible bloggers!  

The giveaway ends on 5/2  at 11:59PM EST! Only for US Residents age 18 or older! Enter on the Rafflecopter below!

Good Luck!!! 

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own.  Miss Priss is  responsible for  prize shipment.

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Scentsy Giveaway WINNER

Hello Loves!

I must admit I was quite astonished at the turn out of entries for our Scentsy Plug-In and Warmer!

THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for that turn out!

I have picked a winner thanks to Rafflecopter.com

The winner is.......

GLENDA DENNEY!

Congratulations Glenda! An email has been sent to you on how to claim your prize!!

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Sweet Andy's Cookies Review AND Giveaway!!

Do you know anyone that doesn’t like cookies? I don’t! If you think about it, cookies are the perfect treat no matter the time of day or year. I hate to admit this but we have cookies available in our home 24 hours a day, 365 days out of the year. Don’t judge, my husband has an extreme sweet tooth and my daughter and I have a sweets tendency (does that sound PC?).

I remember being in high school and my best friend coming over for a sleepover. It was December, the holidays were quickly approaching, and her parents came to the door with this beautiful red tin in hand and presented it to my mom. Inside the tin was a variety of individually packaged cookies! At the time, I was thinking COOKIES!!! YES!! However, later I was thinking, what a unique gift. That moment has stuck with me throughout the years and I have often sent cookies as a gift. Each time I would send such a gift I found myself scouring the internet for different cookie companies to choose from because the last company I used simply didn’t amaze me….that is no longer a concern thanks to Sweet Andy’s Cookies!

Sweet Andy’s Cookies is based in Long Island, New York and started when Andy, a member of the financial services field, found himself without a job in 2009. While Andy and his wife, Lissa, struggled to make ends meet they did their best to support their five children. Luckily, they had friends that helped them through the tough times. Andy wanted to find a way to thank these amazing people that helped his family so he sat down…for many weeks…and created the PERFECT chocolate chip cookie recipe. Andy and Lissa began giving their friends their “THANK YOU” cookie platters and people were shocked…they were delicious! One friend owned a deli shop and asked Andy to make some cookies to sell in his shop, the cookies sold out and Andy was asked to make more… that is how Sweet Andy’s Cookies began!

 

 

I received a variety of Sweet Andy’s Cookies for review. The cookies arrived in a box marked “The Thank You Cookie”, which makes it perfect for gift giving, and inside was six packages of cookies. These packages could easily be gifted separately or as one large gift. The flavors that I received were Sugar Cookie, Peanut Butter Chip, Triple Chip, Chocolate, Oatmeal Raisin, and Chocolate Chip. My top three picks were the Sugar Cookie, Peanut Butter Chip, and Triple Chip…my family concurred. We had a cookie party of sorts and sat down with a tall glass of milk and taste tested each flavor. First, I must note that these cookies are HUGE! I was able to share ONE cookie with my husband and we are both content. Sweet Andy’s bakes each order fresh, easy to tell based on the taste, and the cookies have a shelf life of two weeks. The cookies were fresh and soft which is my favorite. They made me think of the fresh out of the oven cookies my mom and grandma made for me as a kid. If you find that there are too many cookies to consume in two weeks, which I did, you are able to freeze them for a sweet treat later! Hello, that is AWESOME!

Sweet Andy’s Cookies can be picked up in their store in Long Island, if you are local, or you are able to order online and have them delivered anywhere you choose. Andy’s has a number of variety pack options but the six package variety box that I received sells for $35.95 and that is the one that I recommend. The types of cookies available are listed on Sweet Andy’s Cookies website and you can pick the flavors that will be included in your package!

 
Sweet Andy’s Cookies can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Cookie in hand...cheers!
Heather

NOW... for the part you all have been waiting for!

Sweet Andy's Cookies has generously offered to send ONE MISS PRISS FAN a Gift Box of cookies shipped straight to their door!!

Simply enter on the easy Rafflecopter below! 

This contest will run from May 15, 2013 at 12:00 AM EDT through May 22, 2013 at 12:00 AM EDT.

The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected.

GOOD LUCK!
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Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge Review

I am a BzzAgent and was recently given the opportunity to try Garnier Fructis’ new line, Hydra Recharge for FREE! The Bzz package that I received included a Hydra Recharge Shampoo, a Hydra Recharge Conditioner, and a 1-Minute-Moisture-Plenish Treatment.

I have been blessed, thanks to my father, with extremely thick hair that tends to have a personality of its own. I think my hair should look one way and it disagrees and goes the opposite direction. For example, Monday through Friday it never fails, I am standing in the bathroom talking to my hair as I try to straighten it, my three year is begging me to hold her, and as each minute ticks by the likelihood of me arriving at work on time decreases…. Don’t fret future employers, 99% of the time I still make it before 8:00 AM… I digress.

Since I have been “blessed” with feisty, thick hair I tend to be very picky when it comes to the products that get to share shower time with me. Different products on the market have caused me headaches over the years and some embarrassing moments. Nobody likes to be asked if they took a shower that day because their hair looks GREASY by lunch time… yes… I shower daily, thank you! I also hate products that make my hair look and/or feel like straw as I am not a scarecrow. I am still considerably young, in my 30s, and want to feel young and vibrant when I step out of the shower… or at least kinda sorta.

For the last two years I have switched back and forth between two brands of hair care products; one is Garnier Fructis and the other shall remain nameless. I change up my regime when my hair gets bent out of shape and requests a change in pace a.k.a. it stops cooperating. I am pleased to say, I don’t think that will be necessary anymore!

First, the products come in bright green bottles and I LOVE green! I tend to be a morning person, well, sometimes and I really enjoy…scratch that, need…a pop of color first thing when I stumble in to take a shower after the demonic alarm has played it’s anthem.

When first opening the shampoo I’m not bowled over by an overwhelming scent. It smells fresh and clean and that works for me! The micro beads in the shampoo made me a little nervous yet giddy at first. I am a fan of randomly using facial scrubs with micro beads and I was curious what exactly this would do to my hair. The product lathered beautifully and I love the micro beads. I didn’t feel as though I was losing moisture while shampooing, which is one thing that I loathe about shampoo, but I don’t think the product is color-user friendly. I have noticed lightening in different parts of my hair and I just recently colored…. my hair is dark, dark brown...almost black. That is one negative but I’m not sure how that compares to the element of moisturizing.

I absolutely adore the conditioner. The smell is divine and I could see myself hanging out in the shower just relishing the scent if I didn’t have a three year old. The conditioner is thick and creamy which is perfect for me because I want to feel as though I am actually putting something on my hair. After showering I have been blowing my hair dry and heading out. I feel young and bouncy and my hair has been shiny and sleek. I am very low maintenance and love that this product assists in my lifestyle.

As for the 1-Minute-Moisture-Plenish Treatment I have no idea how I really feel. I have used this product four times so far and don’t really like it when I am actually in the shower using it. When I put this product in my hair it actually makes my hair feel strange. It is super thin and I never feel as though I have enough…if that makes any sense at all? I currently have short hair, after a recent cut, and feel like I should use more of this product on my short hair then I would have used when my hair was long. Each time I have gone back and added extra product. I then lather up my body, rinse off, and prepare to wash out the treatment after at least one minute has passed. I said I don’t really know how I feel about this product because it actually makes my hair look and feel AMAZING! I just ran my fingers through my locks, sorry… I had to say it, and my hair is extremely soft and shiny. This is not a look that I have ever been able to achieve more less perfect! I see other people with shiny hair and have always been envious…now I can join their secret club. I think a few minutes of uncertainty in the shower are worth a day of gorgeous hair! Don’t you? SHINE is in ladies and this product gives you SHINE!!

Overall, I would recommend this product to anyone and everyone and have recommended it to friends. To me, I would rather step up my coloring routine versus not having shower buddies that suit my needs. I love that my hair is soft, manageable, and SHINY! Someone at work even commented that they like my new highlights…yeah, I don’t have highlights! Garnier has created a product that will make your hair feel healthy and clean. Instead of going to a salon or store that sells expensive hair products I recommend that you head out to your local grocery/drugstore and pick up a product that sells for less than $10.

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to RECHARGE! Trust me… your hair will thank you!

 

Check out this product and more by visiting Garnier's website!

Until next time....
Heather