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Change your Oil with Jiffy Lube giveawayCLOSED
April is both National Car Care and National Informed Women Month and a perfect opportunity to get empowered to care for your car! The average life of a car in the united states is 9.4 years.
www.motoroilmatters.org was created to help you find great information about motor oil quality and any other questions you may have.
- According to a recent survey from the Automotive Service Association, more than 54 percent of customers who take their vehicles for service and repair are women.
- Using a high-quality motor oil in the right grade can help maximize fuel economy.
- Low-quality oils that do not meet industry standards or the vehicle manufacturer´s requirements could cost consumers in the long run by potentially damaging the vehicle´s engine or possibly voiding the manufacturer´s warranty.
- Another reason to look to a high-quality motor oil – like Pennzoil and Quaker State – is that it is designed to meet the demands of today´s engines.
I was able to interview Jody Devere
1. If you don’t change your oil regularly, how will it affect the car?
Changing your oil to meet your vehicles specification is the key to the survival of your vehicle. Using high-quality motor oil is also vital to protecting your investment. If major engine damage occurs from the use of motor oil that does not meet the manufacturers specifications, rebuilding or replacing an engine can cost between $1,500 to $3000, or more.
2. If your tires are not properly inflated, will they eat up gas or ruin your car?
Tires should be inflated to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations printed on the vehicle door placard or in the owner’s manual. Properly inflated tires can improve gas mileage by around 3.3 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. I suggest checking your tire pressure and tread levels once a month. Keeping an emergency tire inflator product in your trunk like Fix-A-Flat is a good idea as well.
3. What’s one way you can maximize fuel economy and save money without damaging your engine?
Motor oil isn’t something you want to skimp on. Using high quality motor oil like Pennzoil or Quaker State in the proper weight and grade can help maximize fuel economy. Investing in high-quality motor oil is worth minimizing the hassle of engine related failure – it’s cheap “peace of mind.”
4. What is the best way for women to be more in the know when it comes to their cars? I mean I go for a tune up and I feel like because I’m a woman and don’t know a lot about cars, they don’t do a thorough job.
Here are some great resources to become more car savvy: AskPatty.com, CarCare.org and MotorOilMatters.org. Knowledge is power, so the more we know as women, the better we position ourselves to make informed decisions as opposed to being given random direction.
5. What is the best oil for your car?
Your owner’s manual is a great place to start. Know that motor oil is a high-tech product that performs a critical role within the engine; its quality matters. MotorOilMatters.org has a feature which can be found here: http://ew5.earlweb.com/search.php?site=52 which helps you chose the best oil for your car and driving habits.
It is very important to get your car checked regularly and your oil changed every 3000 miles. To help you with getting your oil changed My Blog Spark is giving one of my readers a $35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card.
To enter tell me if you get your oil changed regularly?
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Contest closes 5/24/10
Disclosure: no compensation was received for this post. gift card, information and giveaway were all provided by Shell Lubricants and Jiffy Lube through MyBlogSpark.
Tooth Fairy DVD GiveawayCLOSED
Product description: Dwayne Johnson stars as Derek Thompson, one of the toughest hockey players around — until he’s sentenced to one week’s hard labor as the world’s most unlikely tooth fairy! Even though he must sport frilly wings and learn the magical tricks of the trade from his silver-winged superiors (Julie Andrews and Billy Crystal), Derek’s determined to do the job HIS way and prove he’s got what it takes!
Bonus Features:
- Tooth Fairy Training Center
****This movie is a step up for Dwayne Johnson. I think he did a great job in this character. He is a hockey player who doesn’y believe in the tooth fairy, and because of that he is summoned to fairy land to serve as a tooth fairy. I liked when he was getting chased by the cat and spulled out a horn and the cat went flying. This movie has it’s funny parts, but I would say it’s mainly for kids.
Retail:$29.99
Release Date: May 4, 2010
Running time: 101 minutes
I have 2 copies to giveaway(US only)
To enter: Tell me if you play Tooth Fairy with your kids
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Contest ends 5/14/10
Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post. I will be receiving a product from 20th Century Fox who is also providing the giveaway.
Greeting Cards with Tiny Prints giveaway CLOSED
Description: Tiny prints Greetings is a new line of stylish printed greeting cards users can personalize, schedule and send online. The new service combines the power of Tiny Prints proprietary web technology with the trendsetting design sensibility the brand has always delivered.
They have a great promotion going on where you can receive 3 free cards when you sign up for a membership plan. Plus the first year fee is waived.
Tiny prints Inc. is a web-based company comprised of two brands offering premium, personalized stationery, Tiny Prints and Wedding Paper Divas. 6 years ago they set out to make sending greeting cards efficient and easy. The key benefits of the new service are:
- Personalized Greeting Cards: provide a wide selection of stylish and creative designs, now with thousands of versis from a library of options. You can personalize a card anyway you want. A one of a kind card!
- Better Way To Shop: You can personalize your cards online, address a envelope, add a stamp and pay for the card with a couple of clicks. You can even choose to have Tiny Prints send the card to the recipient.
- Enhanced convienance: Instead of running to the store when you forget a birthday or holiday, you can set up a online reminder. To help remind you of important dates and you can even set up a card to be sent in advance.
Join Tiny Prints in the first ever Tiny Prints Twitter party! the party will be Friday April 23 at 9 pm go to www.resourcefulmommy.com for details. Hashtag #makeitpersonal
Tiny Prints has been generous enough to offer one of my readers 25 greeting cards.
To enter: Visit http://www.tinyprints.com/greeting/ and tell me your favorite design.
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Contest ends 5/15/10
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, I am receiving a credit for free cards thanks to Tiny Prints and Global Influence.
Silk Pure Almond Milk Review and GiveawayCLOSED
Silk has come out with a new delicious flavor of soy milk, It’s called Pure Silk Almond. New Pure Silk Almond has a lot of health benefits, as well as tasting good.
Each glass provides an excellent source of natural antioxidants, and as much calcium and vitamin D as dairy milk, with absolutely no cholesterol, saturated fat, dairy or soy. Best of all, a serving of Silk Pure Almond Original almond milk is only 60 calories, and a delicious glass of Vanilla is just 90.
What makes almond milk Silk Pure Almond so healthy? For starters, it’s the almonds. Every little nut is a perfectly packaged powerhouse of natural antioxidants and more. In fact, we like to think of almonds as Nature’s Perfect Nutrition – and that’s where our almondmilk begins.
Almonds are recognized by health professionals as a nutritious addition to a healthy diet. A serving of almonds provides an excellent source of vitamin E (a natural antioxidant), and a good source of protein and fiber. In fact, almonds are higher in protein and fiber than any other tree nut. Plus, they’re naturally low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free.
**** My husband is allergic to milk, so we had already been buying Silk Soy Milk. I have never been a big fan of it though, until I tried The Pure silk Almond. This is really delicious! it looks like glue coming out, but it is very sweet and actually tastes a little like ice cream to me. My husband actually thinks it’s a little to sweet. It’s definitely worth it to switch over, but I am not sure if I’d actually eat cereal with almond milk. I think it would make a wierd combination, fruit loops and almonds. My entire family liked this milk, even the picky little ones.
Retail: $2.89-$3.99 at these retailers
Here is a coupon for 75 cents of Pure Silk Almond
I have coupons to offer one lucky reader, as well as a Chicobag:
To enter: tell me why you want to try this milk?
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Contest closes-5/7/10
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. I did receive a product from Silk who is also providing the giveaway.
Win A Trip To Italy With Olive Garden GiveawayCLOSED
Now through May 9, 2010, Olive Garden is offering Italian food lovers a chance to win a culinary tour of Italy and an insider’s look at Olive Garden’s Culinary Institute of Tuscany. The sweepstakes, co-sponsored by Olive Garden and Colavita® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, will reward four grand-prize winners with an eight-day guided trip for two to explore and discover the sights, sounds and tastes of Italian culture. 500 first prize winners will be awarded a $25 Olive Garden gift card.
The grand prize trip consists of:
- learning the essentials of authentic italian cooking from the master chefs Paolo Lafata and Romano Neri from the Culinary Institute of Tuscany.
- experience the local culture from different cities.
- Exploring the Rocca delle Macie Winery to learn about the process of Italian wine-making.
To enter visit www.olivegardentriptoitaly.com
This is a once in a lifetime trip, I think it’s worth it to enter. In honor of this great opportunity Olive Garden is offering one of my readers a gift pack.
It contains Culinary Institute of Tuscany canvas tote, bamboo cutting board, Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil sample, McCormick Mediterranean Spiced Sea Salt sample and recipe card for Olive Garden’s Pollo Rocca.
To enter: Tell me your favorite dish from Olive Garden?
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Contest May 9, 2010
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, A gift pack was provided from the company who also provided the giveaway.
Be Prepared in a Emergency with Energizer Review & GiveawayCLOSED
With all the crazy weather we have had lately, it’s always good to be prepared for a blackout. The International Association o Fire Chiefs, Energizer and the American Meterological Society have teamed up for National Education Weather Preparedness Program.
Spring is here with all the beautiful flowers blooming and birds singing. Spring can also bring some servere storms with a lot of rain, tornados etc. To help familys make sure they are prepared for spring, summer or hurricane season. Storms can lead to power outages and put families in a lot of danger. A great way to be prepared is to have a emergency power kit ready.
Here are some tips for what some tips for what to keep in your emergency kit.
- Battery powered radio or crank radio, to keep you updated on weather changes.
- Plenty of extra batteries, all sizes, to keep you going through and after the storm.
- A flashlight for every family member, do not use candles they can be hazordous.
- battery powered cell phone charger, to keep you in touch with family.
- Speciality batteries, if you have a health condition hearing aid blood pressure or gluclose monitor, have the vatteries you need.
In addition to the power kit, here are some other things to have around:
- water, if water becomes contaminated.
- non-perishable food and manuel can opener.
- wet ones wipe, when soap and water are not available.
- a first aid kit
- special items for infants or elderly
“We cannot stress enough the importance of using flashlights and lanterns instead of candles during power outages,” said Chief Jeffrey Johnson, EFO, CFO, MIFireE and president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. “Candles cause an average of nearly 15,000 home fires each year, resulting in significant numbers of preventable injuries and deaths. An emergency power kit can literally be a beacon of light in a storm and can help prevent needless home fires caused by candles.”
I have a Energizer Power Kit to giveaway (US only iam shipping the prize)
Kit includes everything pictured above. Mini radio, batteries, flashlight, car charger, and wet wipe, also comes in a cute little red bag(not pictured).
To enter just leave a comment with your tip for power outages.
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Contest ends 5/16/2010
Disclosure- I did not receive any compensation for this post, a product was provided by the company who also provided the giveaway.
Energizer Hall of Fame Nominations & GiveawayCLOSED
Everyday I hear a story of a hero, from saving a child to Helping with All the Natural disasters(earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding etc). 2010 is the perfect year to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame – a program dedicated to honoring ordinary people with unstoppable energy.
Every day, people from all walks of life are compared to the Energizer Bunny, from celebrities and athletes to teachers and crossing guards. In 2006, the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame, www.energizer.com/halloffame, began as a way to honor those inspirational people for the energy and perseverance they demonstrate in their daily lives, no matter what challenges they might face. National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. was the first inductee. As the MLB record-holder for the most-consecutive games played (2,632), Ripken understands first-hand what it means to live life with a Keep Going spirit.
From now until April 23 you can nominate someone for the Energizer Hall of Fame. Nominate anyone you think deserves it, but there is not much time so hurry. www.energizer.com/halloffame
I can think of some Mom Bloggers who I think would be perfect nominations.
I have a 24 pack of Energizer Max Batteries to giveaway to one lucky reader.
To enter tell me who you would nominate?
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Contest closes-5/7/10
Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post. I did receive a pack of batteries from the company as well as one to giveaway.
Fan Stamp Review and GiveawayCLOSED
Product description:Easy to apply designs transfer 100% hypoallergenic high-grade mineral makeup in seconds and can be applied multiple times. They easily wipe away, yet are water,sweat, and smudge resistant. By simply placing, pressing and peeling you can express your imagination in a way that’s creative and unique to you.
***These are very fun and easy to use, but will not come off without makeup remover. Great addition to dress up and have fun. You don’t have to worry about holding a wet cloth or it rubbing off. We had a lot of fun with these, although my kids were a little scared to try it out on their face. They turned out really nice , except mine was a little smudged, i moved a little.
Retail:$6.50
I have a few stamps to giveaway Images vary, with removable wipe, face powder and pocket mirror.
To enter leave me any comment?
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Mothers Day Gift Guide: Eatsmart Digital Kitchen Scale GiveawayCLOSED
Product Description: The EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale is a versatile multifunction home appliance. Designed to be highly accurate and aesthetically pleasing, the Precision Pro is manufactured to the highest quality specifications. Weigh items up to 11 lbs quickly and accurately, with results displayed in four different units: grams / ounces / pounds / kilograms. For cooks or weight loss.
****This is a great little scale for weighing food, for portion sizes. I am trying to lose weight but admit that I tend to put a little to much on my plate. This is great for tracking how much i eat. The downside is having to take food and put it in a cup to measure before putting it on my plate.
Retail:$44.95 but $25.00 on Amazon.com
I have one scale to giveaway
To enter tell me what you would use this for.
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contest ends 5/8/10
Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post. I will be receiving a product from the company who is also providing the giveaway.