Saturday, May 4

May The 4th Be With You! Angry Birds Star Wars Giveaway!!


I am guilty of having what is considered a Dork Side, but I don't care!! I love that my mini me likes Angry Birds, and Star Wars too.  He would not give back the game.  I really like that there are also special codes inside to use for the in-app game!!  He isn't old enough to play the game with me, and.. my husband FALCON, haha, he got a kick out of playing the Millennium Falcon Bounce Game.  Maybe because I kept telling him to Bounce.  I found it funny.. but my mini me watched!! We get pretty competitive when it comes to games.  We love board games, and always find good deals by using coupons!!

One lucky fan gets a chance to win the game, and your own form flyer too. Enter below via rafflecopter to win!! 

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Little about the games,

Angry Birds Star Wars Millennium Falcon Bounce Game

Retail Value $19.99, Ages 8 and up; Players: 1-2; Available now at the HasbroToyShop.com

Bounce into action with the new ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS MILLENNIUM FALCON BOUNCE GAME. Bounce three balls at the MILLENNIUM FALCON to knock down as many enemy pigs as possible, and land in the cockpit to score big! Players can also unlock ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS in-app content with a special code on each pack.

ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS FORM FLYERS

Retail Value $9.99; Ages 5 & up. Available now at the HasbroToyShop.com

Toss around these 3.5-inch soft foam, iconic characters for a new way to play ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS! Available in LUKE SKYWALKER, CHEWBACCA, DARTH VADER and STORMTROOPER. Each Sold Separately.

Disclaimer: I received these items for review for free, one lucky fan gets to win their own set from the sponsor as well. Giveaway begins 5/4/13 4PM Est, and Ends 5/4/13 5PM Est. This is for a one hour flash giveaway!! Winner has til 8:59 PM on 5/4/13 to claim prize, or prize will be forfeited, and another winner will be chosen at random via rafflecopter. Good luck!

Wednesday, April 24

Keruig Special Edition Brewing System Giveaway

Life According To GreenVics is excited to join Adventures of 8 and Blog with Mom in a new Advertise with Bloggers Event!

One lucky reader will WIN a Keruig from our friends at Massdrop, the newest way to buy online and save money!
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Let me tell you a bit about Massdrop and how you can use this new site to save you MONEY!!! This is unlike any site I have seen before, as it works off of 'group buys' to offer the lowest price and YOU can vote for items you would like to have brought to Massdrop!

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Here is how it works - let's say you have always wanted a Keurig B60 Single-Cup Home-Brewing System, but didn't want to pay the high department store price, nor did you want to purchase a refurbished one. What you would do is VOTE to bring the Keurig B60 Single-Cup Home-Brewing System to Massdrop, then once the poll option gets at least 200 votes, they negotiate bulk pricing with the supplier and pass them on to the Massdrop community.
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This is where it gets really cool; THE MORE PEOPLE THAT PURCHASE the product, the lower the price!!!
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Basically, the sale goes on for seven days, it starts at a certain price and as more people purchase the item the lower the price goes, with up to 3 price drops unlocking until the lowest price available is offered... and in the end you will only be billed for the lowest price; cool, right? The funny thing is that when the community worked together for their first Keurig B60 group-buy, they cleared out all of North American inventory in just a few days.
Oh and a really neat thing is that if you don't see a product that you want, as a community member, you can create a product poll for anything from coffee makers cards to homebrew beer kits.

Go sign up for Massdrop now to see how awesome this site is, then come enter to win a BRAND NEW Keurig B60 Single-Cup Home-Brewing System!

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PRIZE DETAILS: Step into the world of single serve coffee with Keurig's Special Edition gourmet brewing system. With the touch of a button you can enjoy the perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage with the quality and convenience of Keurig's patented K-Cups. Forget the mess that accompanies typical coffee making and start brewing with the revolutionary Keurig B60. The B60 combines both ease and elegance, with its chrome accents and backlit LCD display. This Special Edition 1500 watt brewing system allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock and utilize its energy-saving Auto On/Off modes. Its 48-ounce removable water reservoir holds up to eight cups and the removable drip tray allows for easy cleaning. With three different brew size options (6 oz., 8 oz. and 10 oz.), and over 200 K-Cup varieties, you can easily find a brew that fits you. PRODUCT FEATURES:
    • 1500-watt single-cup brewing system for gourmet coffee, tea, or cocoa
    • Uses patented K-Cups; no messy grinding or clean up
    • Removable 48-ounce water reservoir; removable drip tray
    • 3 brew-size options; 2-hour automatic shut-off; descale indicator

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Event Dates: April 24th through Midnight May 14th Giveaway Rules:
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Sunday, April 21

Wishing You A Beautiful Earth Day from Ohio!


Love The Earth.  Not just  Sometimes, But ALL The Time.


I have a short blog week this week.  I start my vacation on Tuesday.  I will be traveling! Which means ROAD TRIP!  I do have healthy snacks packed, and easy nutrisystem meals to bring with me.  I also will be bringing along my Journey Gym so it's not like I won't be blogging, haha.  But more so testing myself to incorporate this life style change into traveling 10 hours to visit family.  Also, the views going from the Mid West to the Atlantic Ocean are always welcomed, and beautiful. See you when I see you! :)

Thursday, April 18

PicturesOnGold.com Mothers Day Locket Review & Giveaway


Men!? Need a unique gift for the Mama in your life? These Mothers Day Lockets from Pictures On Gold are perfect.  I love mine!  Mine has my son, and I.  Then the inside is etched with his name, and birthday.  My favorite tho is the etched photo of us.  He just turned 2, and he may look angelic at times til he becomes hopping mad. Lol!

Creating the locket is as simple as using their Design Your Own Locket app.  It's a very cool website.  I love how easy it is to get something customized.  These are personal, photos of your family. Plus how sweet would it be to have the little ones help with the design process of the locket.  Then when they give  Mommy the gift, they can tell her all how they helped design it.  I would be beyond proud of my little man, and husband for thinking about me like that.  I still have the first Mothers Day card that my husband made our Son "write" his name, haha it's just a bunch of lines, but I love it so much.  This, and some flowers would totally make my day.

It was shipped to me within a couple of days!  In a very beautiful black jewelry box that has a black bow on the front too.

If this is something you'd be interested in getting a loved one,  now is the time to buy.  There is even a 10% off Mothers day code that is valid til 4/31/2013.  There are lots of different types of jewelry too.  The code is:  MOM13



Or, Call 877-703-1143

You can enter to win a Sterling Silver Mother’s Day "Mom with Children Heart" Locket along with an 18 inch Sterling Silver Box Chain.

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Giveaway is open to the U.S. Only.  Estimated Retail Value for Prize is, $164.90.  Giveaway begins 4/19/13 12:00 AM Est.  Ends 5/8/13 11:59 PM Est.  No PO BOXES. Winner is chosen at random via rafflecopter.  Life According To GreenVics is not responsible for prize fulfillment.  Winner has 24 hours to reply to winning email.  This is extremely time sensitive! Good luck!

Disclaimer: I received this locket for free to review! The photo in the locket is of myself, and my son.  I absolutely LOVE it.

Mothers Day Potted Yellow Rose Review

Disclaimer: I received Products for free to facilitate a review.  All opinions are my own.



I am a huge fan of plants.  Especially ones delivered to me? Alive?? That aren't cut!! I absolutely adore.  Don't get me wrong, I love beautiful fresh cut flowers too, but to me.. the love behind getting something with roots.. is by far the best.  These were delivered to me from ProFlowers.

While browsing the flowers, I kept asking my 2 year old "What flowers do you want to pick out for Mommy?" While all the plants were beautiful, the selection of Mothers Day Plants is huge.

The  hard part really is choosing which one I liked the most!  I really wanted an Orchid too but I didn't know how that would turn out with grabby little toddler hands.  I still would love one! *hint hint anyone that reads this that loves me, hahaha*



Ordering was extremely easy.    After falling for the Potted Yellow Roses I then had the choose which container I wanted.  I could have just got the container it came with that was free with the plant.  Tho, soon as I saw the yellow roses, with the Victorian Tin I just had to have that one.
Check out was easy, I chose 3 days from the order date to have it shipped.  It costs more to ship the next day, and on weekends.  I'm fine with a few days.  To me that is fast! Shipping is usually around $15.00, but keep into consideration, you are picking when you want it shipped (shipping prices vary.) Mine were mailed fast and I didn't pay the extra for rush.

 It also comes with a care instruction card.  First was to take the packing moss out, and give the plant some water.  I sat mine on the counter where it would get some direct light.

Seriously, start to browse, and I am sure there are a few you'd want for your home, and to give as gifts.  It was actually my cousin Liz's birthday this month.  Since I didn't get myself the Orchid, I bought Liz the Teacup Orchid with Chocolates.  That's how beautiful I think these gifts really are.  It was delivered to her in Baltimore, Md the day before her birthday (I chose that day!)

When I bought my cousin her birthday gift, I found some coupon codes right on the website to use for RedEnvelope Coupons.  Or try google searches, even searches on RetailMeNot.com.  I signed up for the emails, and I get % off codes that way too.

Disclaimer.  I received the Potted Yellow Roses for free from RedEnvelope to review.  All opinions are my own.  My personal experience with this company is a great one.  When it is something I really do like, I will buy from later on, and share with family, and friends.  To me, that is what life is about.  My roses made me happy, and the orchids I sent my cousin made her happy, and cry because I'm in Ohio, and shes in Maryland.  We miss eachother, but I know she loves plants too.  

Friday, April 12

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily Presents Dragons at the Schottensten Center in Columbus, Ohio! Check out the special Mothers Day Offer for May 12th!

Live in the Columbus, Ohio area?! Looking for something fun, and exciting to do with your little ones on mothers day?! Moms get in free with purchase of two full priced tickets Sunday May 12th for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily Presents Dragons at the Schottensten Center. For more info, and ticket pricing go here.

Even if you aren't in Columbus,  do a search to see when the Circus will be in your area! 



Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus launches an all-new production, DRAGONS featuring performers from the farthest reaches of the earth assembled to showcase astounding acts of bravery and athleticism. Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson presides over this fantastical celebratory tournament that brings together mystic dragon lore with authentic circus feats - a never-before-seen blend of spiritual and real life legends that can be found only at The Greatest Show On Earth!

The anticipation builds throughout Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS as Children of All Ages bear witness to phenomenal acts, from Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, charging Cossack riders, magnificent Asian elephants and fierce tigers to the frenzied Globe of Steel. The audience's continued excitement brings glimpses of the elusive beast. What will it take to lure a true dragon from its golden lair?

Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS opens with the All Access Pre-show available to all ticket holders. Families can participate in interactive experiences learning juggling and balancing skills, get performer autographs, see a majestic Asian elephant’s paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and meet the Ringling Bros. Clowns, whose side-splitting spoofs and absurd antics are guaranteed to keep you roaring with laughter!

Buy two full priced tickets for either Mother’s Day (Sun. May 12) performance and get a FREE* ticket for MOM *valid at the box office only, one comp per order, not valid on premium seating, no double discounts, while supplies last.

Call the Schottensten Center in Columbus, Ohio to inquire more (614) 688-3939.

Don't forget to check out more from Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Baily Circus from their social media outlets below! There are more photos, videos, and if you have a question, ask!

http://www.facebook.com/RinglingBros
http://www.youtube.com/RinglingBros
https://twitter.com/Ringlingbros
http://instagram.com/ringlingbros

Wednesday, April 10

Grapes were used more than 6,000 years ago in beauty, Check out my review for Merlot Skin Care Red Grape Products.


I received these products for free to review for my website.  This is my first time trying Dr. Grapes aka Wayne Beckleys "Father Of Grape Seed Technology.

I don't think I ever stopped to smell a red grape, let alone bought lotion that's main ingredients were grapes.  The first thing I noticed was the scent, the scent is not sweet at all.  It's just a light, refreshing smell.  The Body Butter is my favorite.  It was thick, and made my legs feel so smooth.  


The reason why my legs felt so smooth was because grape seed antioxidants are 50 times more powerful than Vitamin E and nearly 25 times more powerful than Vitamin C.


Wearing the Merlot Divine Perfume made me feel like an Egyptian Goddess.  Ever wonder why Egyptians and Greeks skin looked so good? They ate a lot of grapes,  and also used grape seed oil's for everything. Cooking, to bathing, even to herbal remedies.  They used grapes because it was kind to the skin, and wasn't overpowering.  

I like to use the Body Wash after working out. And, then I use the skin firmer.  I have lost a lot of weight lately, and I am always trying to keep my skin full of vitamins from every form available.  

Both the Lip Gloss (tastes like berries, very delicious,) and the Lip Moisturizer are in my purse.  Love how soft, and shiny they both make my lips.  The Berry Paradise Lip Gloss is pretty tasty.  

These are all the items I received, and loved.

  • Merlot Divine Perfume
  • Lip Moisturizer 
  • Berry Paradise Lip Gloss
  • Body Butter
  • Bath Shower Gel
  • Body Firming Lotion


Right now til 4/15/13 Merlot Skincare has a Buy One Get One 50% Off Sale.  You can even get the gifts specially wrapped for mothers day. Gift Wrapping is FREE.  I know this is naughty to say.. but right now you could buy Mom one, and keep the half off one for yourself.  Hahaha.  Love you Mom, but you know I love the deals almost more than you. If your mom is anything like mine (sinus problems, and does not like overly perfume things.) This would be perfect for her.

You can find out more about Merlot SkinCare by going to their website, and their social media outlets below.

 http://www.merlotskincare.com/

http://www.facebook.com/merlotskincare
https://twitter.com/merlotskincare
http://pinterest.com/merlotskincare/
http://www.youtube.com/MerlotSkinCare
http://www.merlotskincare.com/blog/