Saturday, May 11

Almost done moving!

Sorry I haven't been around, but the good news is.. I am almost done moving!! Tomorrow I get to clean, and hand the old apartment keys over.

I actually feel more rested, and at ease since moving.  The old apartment I could hear the freeway, and see it from our corner apartments windows.  The new townhouses views are of trees.  I saw a squirrel, and a cardinal this morning.  All the honeysuckles also put me into a better mood.  Honeysuckles remind me of my Granny.  My Granny lived next to "Honeysuckle Lane." It was by far the most beautiful, windy, back country road.  The honeysuckle smell, and bushes were huge.  I remember eating so many little sweet juices from it.


It's an even prettier view from the upstairs bedroom windows too.  Trees in front, and behind of us.  I feel like we live in the woods, but we are still  in the city.


Sy is just hanging out.  We've moved every year when the lease would be up at other apartments, mostly because our family grew, and we out grew the old place.  Last apartment we had neighbors above us that would throw lit ciggs down onto my bottom patio.  You know I had to declare war about that.  For one it is a fire hazard, and secondly that is littering.  I'm happy to be away from that apartment now.

By next week things should be calmed down (Now is the joys of unpacking.) I will show you all my pantries, and how I live on a budget.   I want to get back to blogging, and hopefully make it a little more personal, and  informational.  Also, the fun reviews, and giveaways too.

I have superfantastic news too! Right before the move I got an email that I was the grand prize winner for Shespeaks, and Pampers diapers on Pinterest.  Yes! Yes I do enter giveaways, and sweepstakes too.   We are a one income family.  Any win and I get super excited, and will high five whomever is around when I read the email!!  As a grand prize winner I won a years supply of diapers,  6 months of wipes, and a $300.00 Kids Pottery Barn Gift Card. I tell my 2 yr old that he is my little lucky charm.  It was him that got us into budgeting, and using coupons.  It's 100% true that you aren't going to win anything if you don't even enter things.

Friday, May 10

Fun Instant Win Games! I've won some already!

I am a sucker for Instant Win Games.  Over the last few years I have won things here, and there.  I always tell people you wont win unless you enter.  I don't enter all the time, but it is fun when I do take a day out of the week to go through the list, and enter.  Below are some recent Instant Wins to try your luck at.  I have added screen shots of my actual wins!




  • Biotrue Ends, 5/6/13, Spin the wheel to win a prize.
  • Mike’s Hard Lemonade Ends, 5/7/13 If You don't have a code you can click the link at the bottom where it says Get Code.







I have really good luck with the Kroger Instant Win Games, When you win it is loaded directly onto your Kroger Shopping Card.















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Life According To GreenVics is not responsible for any of these Instant Win Games! These are just games I play, and try to win too.  I really do love the feeling of winning something, and getting that Congratulations.  

Whats your favorite thing you've won?  

Sunday, May 5

Win Dinner for 2 at The Final Cut Steakhouse (in Lawrenceburg, IN)



Sponsored by:  Hollywood Casino

"Let me make this clear to you.  This is by far the best meal my husband and I have ever had.  We have eaten at many high end restaurants before but this is, by far, the BEST.  This is no exaggeration.  These steaks melted in our mouths.  There was no ounce of fat anywhere to be found.  The restaurant makes in house a dry rub for the steaks and the flavors are spectacular. "  Read the rest of Messy Mama's review HERE.


Win Dinner for 2 at The Final Cut Steakhouse (in Lawrenceburg, IN) 
by entering the RC form below.  

Must be a resident of the U.S.A. and 18+
Good luck!

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Life According To GreenVics is not responsible for prize fulfillment. This Prize is only valid at The Final Cut Steak & Seafood in Lawrenceburg, IN. Prize Retail Value: $165.00.

Lugz Shoes 24 hour Flash Giveaway & Review! Also Cinco De Mayo 35% Off Code!


I received Lugz Berkley to review, I am a huge fan of green!  So when I saw these shoes with the green underneath I just had to have.  The laces are also black, and green to match the shoes.  They are extremely comfortable to wear.  I've also received compliments from strangers when they see the bottom of the shoes when I am sitting.  That alone is pretty cool that they want to know what brand of shoes they are.  I think they are playful, and proves that black shoes can have contrast with fun colors as well.  

These shoes are only $39.99,  there is also a promotion going on for the next 48 hours to get 35% off site wide.  The code is: MAY35.  You can get them even cheaper with that code.  Or any other shoes.  The Code May35 expires May 6th, 2013 at 11:59PM Est. for the Cinco De Mayo 48 Hour Sale.  

Or, you can just enter below to win a pair of the Berkleys.  


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Disclaimer: I received these items for free to Review.  All opinions are my own.  U.S. Only.  One lucky fan gets a chance to own a pair too! Giveaway begins 5/5/13 12:00AM EST, and Ends 5/6/13 12:00AM EST.  This is for a 24 Hour Flash Giveaway!  Winner will be chosen at random via rafflecopter.  Winner has 24 hours to respond to winning email.  Life According To GreenVics, and Friends are not responsible for prize fulfillment.  Prize is mailed directly from sponsor.  Prize estimated retail value $39.99.  Winner choice in size, and color for Lugz Berkley

Old World Gourmet Blueberry Pomegranate Mix Red Wine Review.


I really liked the fact that these All Natural Wine Mixes were easy to use.  Just add the powder to some wine, place in the freezer until it's like a slushy, and then it's done. The flavors are delicious! You should check Old World Gourmet out online by clicking here.  See the other mixes for white wines, and even for baking! 



Disclaimer: I received some of these items free for review.  Opinions are my own!


Baby Buds Eco Friendly Toy Review!


Autumn loves her Baby Buds Toys so much.  Her favorite is the Monkey blanket, it's also a hand puppet.  It was kissing her sweet baby cheeks, and she would smile at it.

I also noticed how soft, and light Baby Buds baby toys are.  That made me feel safe allowing her to play with them. The Owl Bowl rattles like bells, and has velkro that can be used to attach to things like strollers, musical mobiles, and car seat carriers.  The owl rattler has little ball that rattle, its cute but she isn't old enough to hold it yet.  The Monkey blanket is her favorite so far.  She's old enough to pet the monkey, and have it kiss her chubby cheeks.

They honestly are some of the cutest baby toys I've seen for Monkeys, and Owls.  If this is something you'd love for your little one, you can go here to see if your Local Target Carries Baby Buds.


They look like twins, LOL! Just kidding, tho they both are extremely adorable! You can find out more about Baby Buds by their social media websites.  I received these items for free for review purposes.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/BabyBuds/153064368189854
https://twitter.com/4YourBabyBuds
http://pinterest.com/4yourbabybuds/


One more super cute photo of Autumn playing with the Monkey Hand Puppet!

JENNIE-O Turkey Pastrami with Eggplant! So Delicious! Easy Recipes!

Switch To Turkey!


When you think of JENNIE-O Turkey what comes to come?? Do you think about Turkey Burgers? Turkey Ham? Pastrami? That is where my mind goes.  I absolutely adore the JENNIE-O Turkey Store Website.

I have a hard time digesting red meat, so I went to turkey instead.  My favorite is the JENNIE-O Turkey Pastrami.  It comes in whole chunks, and you can cut into slices yourself.

This was an extremely easy meal.  I just cut the turkey pastrami up,  lightly fried (It's already seasoned, and covered in pepper.)

I also fried up some Eggplant in almond flour (2 tsp pepper, 2 tsp of garlic powder, 2 tsp of season all.) I then dip the sliced eggplant into egg whites (I like to add dried onions to the eggwhites.)

While frying,  the oil should be HOT,  I don't turn the oil down to medium-high til the eggplants already breaded and ready to go in.

Together, this meal, along with some wine was perfect.  The Pastrami was moist, and seasoned perfectly.  I just like to blacken a little in a cast iron frying pan, and make the outside crispy.

You can find different recipes by going to JENNI-O's, it's as easy as typing in what you are craving, and it will find an easy recipe for you to make.  Check the JENNIE-O Turkey Shop Easy Recipes out by clicking here.

Disclaimer: I received some of these items for free to review.  All images, and opinions are my own.  We eat a lot of JENNIE-O Products.


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