26 Acts of Kindness.

Reblogged from Buzzfeed. http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/26-random-acts-of-kindness

Ann Curry is calling on people all over the world to do 26 random acts of kindness for each of the people killed in Sandy Hook Elementary School. Here's some inspiration from people who have already begun: Ann Curry is calling on people all over the world to do 26 random acts of kindness for each of the people killed in Sandy Hook Elementary School. Here's some inspiration from people who have already begun: Via: usnews.nbcnews.com


1. "Let my 4-year-old pick a car to leave flowers on at Walgreens."  Via: @kristen97805958
 
 2. Via: gramfeed.com
 
3. "Day 2: 100% tip for a server at one of my favorite lunch spots!" Via: instagram.com
 
4. "Instead of asking Santa for something, they brought him a Starbucks gift card." "Instead of asking Santa for something, they brought him a Starbucks gift card." Via: @MichelleBoudin
 
5. "First act of kindness: paying for the car behind us crossing over the bridge." "First act of kindness: paying for the car behind us crossing over the bridge." Via: facebook.com
 
6. "An amazing woman just came in and did this & tipped us $20. There are beautiful people in the world." "An amazing woman just came in and did this & tipped us $20. There are beautiful people in the world." Via: instagram.com
 
7. "Felt awesome to leave this on a car in the parking lot today. Not life changing but kindness is contagious." "Felt awesome to leave this on a car in the parking lot today. Not life changing but kindness is contagious." Via: instagram.com
 
 8. "Day 1: A latte for the kind security guard who stands outside our building, rain or shine, making sure we are safe." "Day 1: A latte for the kind security guard who stands outside our building, rain or shine, making sure we are safe." Via: instagram.com
 
 9. "This notecard and $ was given to my son today this afternoon by a complete stranger. What an amazing idea. I plan on joining in and paying it forward." "This notecard and $ was given to my son today this afternoon by a complete stranger. What an amazing idea. I plan on joining in and paying it forward." Via: instagram.com
 
10. "I can't help anyone financially, so I'm visiting people." "I can't help anyone financially, so I'm visiting people." Via: @ReneNow
 
 11. "Random act of kindness #1" "Random act of kindness #1" Via: instagram.com
 
12. "Bringing comfort food to wounded warriors." "Bringing comfort food to wounded warriors." Via: @viperpilot08
 
13. "Just paid off three families Toys R Us bills, hoping to heal the world with each random act of kindness." "Just paid off three families Toys R Us bills, hoping to heal the world with each random act of kindness." Via: instagram.com
 
14. "Jack Maxton Used Cars is joining 26 acts by donating 26 toys honoring victims of Sandy Hook." "Jack Maxton Used Cars is joining 26 acts by donating 26 toys honoring victims of Sandy Hook." Via: @JackMaxtonChevy
 
15. "Students made a sign for our custodian who gives 110% at school and has a wife battling cancer." "Students made a sign for our custodian who gives 110% at school and has a wife battling cancer." Via: @tweaks611
 
16. "#4 came when we visited the local firehouse to deliver a teddy bear our 4 year old picked out for their Toys For Tots drive. We thanked the young man and made sure he passed on our appreciation for the work all of his fellow first responders do." Via: facebook.com
 
17. "We made cookies for our firemen and even got to play dress up." "We made cookies for our firemen and even got to play dress up." Via: @gkimbwala
 
18. "We're sending 26 blankets." "We're sending 26 blankets." Via: @7pQyNFOL
 
19. "A simple one. If this doesn't make you smile, I don't know what would." "A simple one. If this doesn't make you smile, I don't know what would." Via: @BlizzLatt
 
20. "26 cuddly toys for the children's ward at Torbay Hospital." "26 cuddly toys for the children's ward at Torbay Hospital." Via: @OldmanmattG
 
21. "I am a teacher in Connecticut and I was the recipient of a #26Acts today from one of my 7th-graders." Via: @lesleyryoung
 
22. Via: @MichelleBoudin
 
23. "I'm in." "I'm in." Via: @gkoen82
 
24. "Over halfway there! Just left $10 in my favorite childhood book." "Over halfway there! Just left $10 in my favorite childhood book." Via: @KenzAnderson
 
25. "Seattle Children's Hospital donation. #26acts" "Seattle Children's Hospital donation. #26acts" Via: instagram.com
 
26. "The custodian is using tape to hold his shoes together. He works hard and deserves new shoes." "The custodian is using tape to hold his shoes together. He works hard and deserves new shoes." "He was so grateful. His eyes were filled with tears." Via: @Cheri_Garton For those interested, here's a check sheet you can use: For those interested, here's a check sheet you can use:

Beam N Read Review and Giveaway!

Hey Everyone! Sorry I have been sporradic for so long, it has been so busy around here! I really do have a great plan for getting back on track with blogging, you just have to have some patience with me please! I am here today with another wonderful opportunity from Fashionista Events hosted by the lovely ladies behind Still Blonde after all these Years and Modly Chic for Fashion!

I received the BNR LED 6-3 Beam N Read ® LED 6 Deluxe Hands Free Light  for review and I have to tell you that I love my Beam N Read, I have not used it for reading yet, but it has been amazing for my crafting. I have been working on a Waldorf style doll for my son, and since it is only 10 inches, the stitching is teeny tiny, or at least it should be. I’m a novice doll maker, so it’s not perfect. I was really struggling with the hand stitching that I needed to do, but now with the Beam N Read, I am not having any trouble getting the stitching nice and small! I love it! It is so easy to use, and works great! The lights are super bright, I accidently almost blinded my brother and dad when I was goofing off and shined it in their eyes. The filters are super cool too! I was able to work with it in the car while my husband drove, and he didn’t have any issues with the lights bothering him. My mom tried it on and she really liked it and I am thinking this will also be a great gift for my dad for Christmas, or maybe his birthday! I think he will get a lot of use out of it. I know I already am! I am thinking of keeping one in the car for emergencies too, I love the fact that it is hands free, and the strap that goes around your neck is elastic and adjustable, so it’s going to fit anyone. I am also impressed at the fact that it has two settings, unlike a lot of other lights, so I can choose just how bright I want it to be. The one thing I am worried about is tossing it in my bag without the box as there is no switch to keep it off, when you move the light to an angle it turns itself on. This won’t be a problem for most people though, and so far it hasn't been an issue for me, I've been carrying it in my bag for 2 days now with no issue. Beam N Read also has several different option available for everyone- 3 light, 6 light, both (like the one I have and love) with no filters, 2 filters, 4 filters, you can even get the magnifier separate! This is absolutely my favorite new "toy" and I have a ton of other projects it is going to help me with!


So check out these pictures, the first is through the beam and read magnifer, the second is without, the doll is in the same place for both. See how much closer it looks? Sorry they are upside down!

This one is me, sporting my Beam N Read, I’m going to make this trendy! (Thanks to my husband for taking the picture!)

BNR LED 6-3 Beam N Read ® LED 6 Deluxe Hands Free Light 

For 10 Winners valued at $300 and the Rafflecopter shared by all.)
AVAILABLE TO US AND CANADA.
Giveaway runs Nov. 28 12:01 am to Dec. 17, 2012 11:59 PM EST

Sometimes the world ain't so bad.

Toys “R” Us Red Carpet Black Friday Sweepstakes

Toys “R” Us Red Carpet Black Friday Sweepstakes: I just entered for a chance to win the Toys“R”Us Red Carpet Black Friday Sweepstakes!

A short break

Oh give me patience when wee hands tug at me
with their small demands.

And give me gentle
and smiling eyes.

Keep my lips
from hasty replies.

And let not weariness, confusion or noise obscure my vision of life’s
fleeting joys.

So when, in years to come, my house is still,
no bitter memories its rooms may fill

Author Unknown

Rumparooz–A Mama’s Emporium Review

 I like cloth diapers, I like the money it saves, I like how it’s good for the environment, I like how cute my son’s fluffy little butt looks in them, even if it means he can’t wear overalls in the proper size because they all unsnap between the legs. However, I was at a point where I didn’t care about cloth diapering. They diapers were all blurring together, I was getting frustrated because a change in detergent combined with a new HE washer was causing an ammonia problem (but that’s a story for another post) but then it happened- I won a giveaway.
I am a member of “Mama's Emporium Market Research Group”  and a fan of her Facebook Page, and I will be honest, I don’t remember which was giving away the diaper, but I do remember I won it. (PS check out her website here- this is an affiliate link)
It arrived and it was cute, I got to choose the adorable grey color, (a color that was missing from my amazing stash) and I loved it. The diaper went into my stash, and I didn’t think about it much. It entered rotation, and we used it problem free, and to be honest, when I reached for it, it was because of the color.

This is where it gets good. One day a mama on one of my cloth diapering groups asked if anyone had tried Rumparooz and what we thought about them. I quickly wrote her back what I thought to be the truth off the top of my head. I told her they were a decent diaper, they did their job, but they didn’t stand out. After thinking about it for a minute I realized I was wrong (make note, that doesn’t happen often.) I quickly wrote her back with a list of things I love about the diaper! I will now tell you these things:
The PUL is very high quality, it seems a bit thicker than other PUL we have used.
The way it fits is very nice, the inserts aren’t too bulky.
It comes with a regular insert, and a newborn/doubler insert.

It has a great fit, and I can see these diapers being used from birth to potty training.
My favorite feature however has to be the double gussets.  These things are amazing, and no other diaper comes close to something this great. What goes in the diaper, stays in the diaper. It’s like a castle fortress- or the opposite cause you know nothing gets out.
I got the snap closure because I am lazy and never remember to close the laundry tabs, and neither does my husband. I really like the snaps. Very sturdy. Honestly, with the Rumparooz  high quality diaper, fun colors and prints, I think I have found a new favorite diaper!
So if you are looking for a high quality, diaper that will last, go to mama’s emporium and buy one! Every order comes with great samples, and fantastic service! Right now Mama has a great raffle going on, I have already won more prizes I can’t wait to review for Mama! So make sure to grab some tickets, or a grab bag that comes with a ticket (my grab bag had a lanolin sample that I suggested I might like.)

There was no compensation provided for this review, I won the diaper and decided to write it. This article does however contain an affiliate link.

Fall Fashionista Is Here!

The time has come, after all of the pomp and circumstance-- WELCOME TO THE GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to the semi-annual Fashionista Events, ALL FASHION, ONLY FASHION, Giveaway Event. This is the Largest Fashion giveaway event on the internet, with 115+ blogs offering over $20,000 in prizes, hosted by Still Blonde after all these YEARS and Modly Chic, with co-host K Squared Glamour.

The Grand Prize for the Event is a $1200 (retail) Louis Vuitton Red Leather epi speedy 25 via Bella Bag (bella bag price $795) WORLDWIDE!. For every giveaway in the FALL Fashionista Event that an entrant enters, they gain one entry toward the Louis Vuitton Bag. Enter Here!

 The Feisty Monkey's first giveaway Sponsor is Cleava, with a great prize package worth $129.80

Cleava will be giving away these great products: Two Original Classic tops in Copper Beige, and Light Pink, a Lady Lace Corso in Black on white and a Black Lace Edge Fina in Aqua Blue (this is the product I received and I love it!)

 








Following Cleava on Twitter, Pinterest  and Facebook and enrolling at Cleava's website Stay InformedEnrollment has its perks. Receive the ultimate exclusive inside information and deals. They send out information on new colors and styles, news releases and sale announcements. 

These would make a great gift for that lady that has everything! 

Check out the review of my Cleava HERE!

Don't forget,
Michelle De Sousa, the inventor of Cleava is so confident that you're going to love your Cleava that she is offering FREE SHIPPING on any orders over $50.00. You also have  The 30 Day Guarantee. If for any reason you are not happy with your Cleava you can return it within 30 days. You got nothing to lose click here to order or call 1-888-692-5328." All other order can get free shipping for the next two weeks using the code FSFM!

SECOND PRIZE 

We also  are lucky enough to have Mama's Emporium as our second place sponsor. You may remember my review HERE. Well, if you have checked out Mama's Page you will know that she also carries great accessories for Mama's and Babies! Mama is providing us with a $30 gift certificate to spend in her store! You can use it towards whatever you like, however, I suggest one of these great items!

Polished Baltic Amber Teething Necklace

Teething Bling

Jellystone Organic Bangles

And more super cute fluff!

Mama's Emporium is personally my favorite place to get baby items online. Every package I order from there always comes with great samples, and the Mama's Emporium Market Research Facebook group makes sure that her customers get what they are looking for. It's very nice.

 

Cleva Review- Gearing up for the Fashionista Giveaway!

Ladies, I am happy to announce my sponsor for the Fashionista events giveaway!

So, the Cleava is a handy little triangle of fabric that you snap to your bra in order to cover up some cleavage when you need it. I got mine in the mail and I tried it on right away, I honestly didn’t even read the directions, it’s that simple. However, here is their diagram if you need it.

I was impressed with the quality of the materials, the cami section is silky and sturdy, the snaps are put on well, and the lace is attached nicely. I don’t have any fear of it falling apart.
I also like that it is adjustable, there are different snap settings depending on where you need the size to be. It is also handy for breastfeeding! You can even leave it on with a nursing bra to help keep the ladies covered when pulling down your shirt. It’s a great way to make the same top go from mommy group to date night, or work to ladies night out. It is also going to be nice for covering cleavage without the bulkiness or heat of adding extra layers!
This is what mine looks like:
 

So leave me a comment here, telling me which Cleava  product you would like! And look out because 10/11/12 I am giving away one 4 pack of these to one lucky winner!If you don't want to wait to see if you've won, Cleava is offering FREE SHIPPING to anyone who purchases! Use the code FSFM

So go ahead, like them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter and check them out on Pinterest!