Hot Mama Heirloom Jewelry ~ Coupon code just in time for Christmas!

Shannon Sunderland & Sahra Cahoon form the dynamic duo of Hot Mama Designs. Hot Mama Designs rejoices in celebrating motherhood, family and the one-of-a-kind feeling of the handmade object. Their inspiring designs are created to tell stories and celebrate life. Celebrate Family ~ Celebrate Motherhood ~ Celebrate You! We rejoice in the art of metalsmithing! As artists we are intrigued by the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which is (loosely translated) the beauty of things that are unpretentious and unconventional. In our mass-produced world, our jewelry celebrates the one-of-a-kind feeling of the handmade object. My Readers Get 20% any order of $100 or more. Promo Code: mamalove226 #mamajewelry

Phineas and Ferb are going on a LIVE tour (Discount ticket code below)

I love taking my family out, but it gets so expensive! So, I was very excited when I saw this great discount!

“Mom! Phineas and Ferb are going on a LIVE tour!!!” Coming on Orleans Arena Oct. 5 - 7. School‘s out for summer and anything is possible as Phineas and Ferb create their biggest invention yet -- Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! Phineas, Ferb, and the whole tri-state area gang embark on a bold escape jumping out from behind your TV and onto the stage in a live action adventure – right in your hometown! And, before you can wonder, “Hey, where’s Perry?” the beloved pet platypus shifts to his secret double life as Agent P to foil another one of Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s evil plans. Musical madness abounds in an escapade so awesome that even Candace can’t help but join the hilarious hijinks. It’s the ultimate end to summer vacation, so seize the day ‘cause Phineas and Ferb are gonna do it all! SAVE $4 on Tickets! Use code KIDS12 Save $4 Off Tickets with promo code "KIDS12" http://vegaskidsguide.com/coupon.php?bid=10257&lid=11579&dealid=575

Welcome to Our Grand Finale of

"Win This Bag"

Sponsored by

HipSwap

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Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

It's finally here! The Grand Finale of the Win This Bag series of giveaways is here!!We've combined weeks 5 and 6 into a two-week long giveaway giving you the double the opportunity to increase your odds of winning by completing the daily bonus entries!

You'll have from 7/24/12 through 8/6/12 to claim as many entries as you possibly can!If you can remember to revisit your favorite blog to claim your daily bonus entries, you’ll have a huge advantage (2 weeks worth!) over the rest of the competition!

But before we announce the Grand Finale bag, here are a few words about our sponsor who made this entire 6 weeks worth of giveaways possible!

HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Also, be sure to swing by the HipSwap blog to check out their ever popular post on how to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag!

So, far HipSwap has generously supplied us with a Fendi Spy Bag, a Louis Vuitton bag, a white leather Tod’s hanbag and a Gucci Hobo Bag!Are you ready for the brand that will be featured in our Grand Finale?!

This week, you have the chance to win an authentic Chanel tote worth $1,300!

This beige quilted leather Chanel tote is a one-of-a-kind find. It features a black leather trim and large "CC" on side to make it easily distinguishable as the one of the world’s most prestige designer brands.

Dimensions: 11" x 10" x 5" with 7" straps. Estimated Value: $1300

This beautiful handbag was provided by the amazing DoubleTake Consignment Boutique of New Jersey.

The DoubleTake Consignment Boutique first opened its doors in Short Hills, New Jersey in 1992.From day one the store has been packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping. DoubleTake only accepts the highest quality & current designer clothing and accessories and has been recognized as a unique clothing boutique where huge savings can be realized.

How to gain entries in this giveaway:

There is only one mandatory entry option; and that is to create a free HipSwap account. However, by entering on this blog through the Giveaway Tools widget below, you have the opportunity to gain a large number of bonus entries! You can complete as many or as few bonus entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier! As promised, you’ll find additional bonus entries to claim for having entered our previous weekly Win This Bag Giveaways!

Good luck!

Giveaway begins on 7/24/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 8/6/12 at 11:59pm EST.

Open worldwide.

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This giveaway is open to entrants worldwide 18 years of age or older, except where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and is Facebook-compliant. To qualify to win, you must complete, at minimum, the mandatory entry on the Giveaway Tools form. All entries will be forwarded to our sponsor for the purpose of randomly selecting a winner. Winners will be notified by email from a HipSwap representative. Winners will have 72 hours to respond or risk forfeiting their prize. Prize may re-awarded solely by the Sponsor’s discretion. Prize fulfillment is the sole responsibility of the sponsor. This blog may not be held liable for Sponsors who do not fulfill prize shipments. The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We reserve the right to publicly publish winners’ names and/or likeness. By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

Week 1 of 6 ~ WIN This Fendi Bag from Karina Smirnoff's Closet

 

Welcome to Week #1 of Win This Bag sponsored by HipSwap hosted by Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

“Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways. There will be one designer handbag given away every week! Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi. Our 6^th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly "Win This Bag" giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale! So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning!

Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet! That’s right –

Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity! About our Sponsor:

HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what's inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

This week’s prize:

Do we have any Dancing With the Stars Fans out there? How about fans of Karina Smirnoff? Fendi? All of the above!? YOU are going to love this prize! We are kicking off our 6 weeks of giveaways with Karina Smirnoff's Fendi Spy Bag!

How to Enter:

1. Create a HipSwap account. You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code. If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.

2. Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:

a. Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest

b. “Liking” HipSwap on Facebook

c. Following @HipSwap on Twitter

d. Tweet with the hashtag #winthisbag for daily bonus entries

e. Following the blogs who are bringing you this awesome giveaway

To be credited, all entries must be completed using the Rafflecopter form below. You can complete as many or as few entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier!

Good luck!

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Science Diet Ideal Balance Grain Free Dog Food

I received a free bag of Hills Brand Science Diet Ideal Balance Grain Free dog food to try and review from my friends at bzzagent. I was actually given a code to order my free bag from petfooddirect.com.  I was little hesitant to even order it, I like to be able to just got pick up what ever it is that I need.  But to my surprise their website was really easy to navigate and they even offered FREE shipping. So I when I went to order the 3.5lb bag that I had a free code for, of course just my luck, they were sold out. This next thing I'm going to tell is really what puts petfooddirect.com over the top for me, since the 3.5lb bag was sold out they marked down the next size bag, the 12lb bag, to the price of the 3.5lb bag!!! Amazing, I mean what other company does that?  I was so surprised and happy that now not only am I getting a free bag of great dog food to try I'm actually getting a good sized bag. The dog food arrived in just a couple days and it was so nice to have it delivered to my door. No lugging heavy bags off the shelf, into the shopping cart, into the car and THEN into the house!!  I'm sold on home delivery from petfooddirect.com it was such a breeze.

Now onto the actual review of the Hills Brand Science Diet Ideal Balance Grain Free dog food.

As most of my friends know, I like to try to feed my family food that is healthy for us and free of unnecessary chemicals such as artificial colorings and flavorings, why wouldn't I want that for my four legged baby as well? That's just what I found with Hills Brand Science Diet Ideal Balance Grain Free dog food.  Here's the ingredients listing. 

Ingredients:
Chicken, Pea Protein Concentrate, Potato Starch, Dried Potato, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Dried Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Chicken Liver Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Cranberries, Apples, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Vitamin E Supplement, Potassium Chloride, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid, Taurine, Beta-Carotene, Phosphoric Acid, Rosemary Extract.

Did you notice that chicken is the very first ingredient and no corn or fillers which make up a lot of the bulk in commercial dog foods? I personally feel really good about feeding Hills Brand Science Diet Ideal Balance Grain Free dog food to my dog knowing that she's getting some really great nutrition from it.  Here's what hillspet.com has to say about it. 

Benefit	Nutrient	How It Works
Overall health & vitality	Phytonutrients	Vegetables, like carrots, peas and broccoli are natural sources of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients.
Healthy digestive system	Prebiotics	Beet pulp is an excellent source of prebiotic fiber that helps nourish the digestive tract and promote nutrient absorption
Healthy immune function	Vitamin E + C	Natural sources of antioxidants from apples and cranberries plus Vitamins C + E support your pet's immune system on a cellular level.
Healthy skin and radiant coat	Omega-3 and 6 Fatty Acids	Flaxseed contains vital Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids to support healthy skin and shiny coat.
Lean muscle	High-quality protein	High-quality, highly digestible protein from fresh chicken & egg builds and maintains lean muscle.

Additional Info

U.S. Veterinarians' #1 Choice to Feed Their Own Pets™
Clinically proven antioxidants for a healthy immune system
Visible healthy difference in 30 days. 100% guaranteed, or your money back
High quality protein with fresh chicken as 1st ingredient
Fruits & vegetables -- including peas, carrots and cranberries
No corn, wheat, soy, beef, artificial colors or flavors

They even give you a 100% money back guarantee, why wouldn't you try it?  Also right now petfooddirect.com has a rebate form so you can try it for FREE too. Give it a shot, free food, free shipping and the satisfaction that your giving your pet some of the best food that you can.  I know my dog loved the food and hasn't had any digestive issues with it that can come along with some of the "richer" high quality foods. I'm really happy that I was given this opportunity to give my dog a great high quality dog food.

Thanks again bzzagent.com, petfooddirect.com, and hillspet.com. 

Upcycled Necklace Organizer

I've been on the hunt to find something to hang my necklaces from. I'm kinda picky so I didn't want it to take up a lot of space, be too "themed", be in the way, able to be knocked over....   Really this list could go on and on.  

Then I saw it on Pinterest one day. Hang it on the wall!! Brilliant, but I don't have nearly as many necklaces as she has, nor did I have all those wooden trim pieces and I didn't want to go buy them, so I just looked for something that I already had. 

 Since we were making some flooring changes (not by want, but by need, think FLOOD) I had a piece of floor moulding hanging out, just waiting for the trash can. This is pressed together board for laminate flooring, not actual real hard wood, but I think that would work too. 

This is a transition piece so there is a lip area on the back.  My piece looks like this from the back. 

I ran over to Lowe's and picked up a package of white furniture nails, yep already painted! There are 25 in the package so I only needed to get one! 25 furniture nails for $1.30, Free Floor Moulding and I had some white spray paint already, so this ended up being a CRAZY cheap project for me. 

All I did was spray paint the board with a couple coats of paint and let it dry. I tried to hammer in some brackets on the back to hang it from but this type of wood is HARD and I actually broke more than one getting them in. Then of course once I had them  pounded in and hung it on the wall, it stuck out pretty far from the wall and tipped forward. So I just ended up drilling a couple holes in the back at an upward angle with my DeWalt drill. This really helped snug it up to the wall so I could use that little space as a shelf for pins or pendants. 

(Total after thought, even though the inspiration had a "shelf" area I didn't think that mine would be able to be used like that so I was originally going to hang it with the space down)

Once the paint dried and I had the "hanger" dilemma figured out, I just measured my piece and figured out the spacing for my tacks and drilled holes with my DeWalt drill and DeWalts 1/16" Titanium drill bits. I really needed to pre-drill these holes, there was no way that I could hammer them in and get them in the "spots" that I needed. After I drilled the holes I put the furniture nails in, gave them a little "stay put" tap with the hammer and up it went.

I absolutely love it. It's everything I wanted easy to get to yet out of the way and will still look great if I change the decor in my room!!  Plus it was almost No out of pocket and I'm able to say Yep I made that!!

I still LOVE the original inspiration unit so much that I may "upgrade" one day!!

Thanks for reading my post, I hope you've been inspired to make something out of materials that may otherwise ended up in a landfill.