UPrinting: 250 Die-cut Business Cards {#Giveaway}

May 17, 2012 @ 4:43pm | by | 3 Comments |
UPrinting Business Cards: Die-cut

It's summer time and it's time for all the blogging conferences to really start coming.  Don't go to these conferences without bringing business cards for your blog! You want to be able to pass them out to the speakers, PR reps, and companies so they have something in hand to remember you by and a way to contact you.I am happy to tell you that I have teamed up with Uprinting for a giveaway of 250 die-cut business cards! The Giveaway UPrinting has offered one of Shawn Ann’s World readers 250 Die-cut Business Cards! Prize Information 250 Die-cut Business Cards for one (1) {Keep on Reading}

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PearlMountain Image Converter {#Review & #Giveaway}

May 9, 2012 @ 7:38am | by | 8 Comments |
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Everyone knows that I do not post images on my blog unless they have a watermark on them.  Now, I know that this won't keep people from stealing my images because I won't put the watermark through faces or anything to make it difficult to see the main part of the picture, but I hope that it does discourage people from stealing my pictures. So far it seems to work. I've used the same program since I started watermarking my images because it not only watermarks multiple images at once, but it will also resize them to the size I want my pictures so I'm not uploading huge files.  {Keep on Reading}

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OtterBox protection is the way to go {Review & Giveaway}

April 16, 2012 @ 11:23am | by | 13 Comments |
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Being a mom of a six-year-old and a baby under one, you must have protection!  Protection in this case is for your electronic devices; whether that be a cell phone, iPad, eReader, tablet, or whatever you use. For me, it's my iPhone and my iPad. I've purchased probably a dozen cases over the years for my iPhone and my iPad and I always seem to fall back to my OtterBox case. Why? Because it's the most dependable and durable case I've found so far. Although I don't always use my OtterBox Defender Series case for my iPhone, it is the one I reach for if I'm going to be going out {Keep on Reading}

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My Friendship Bracelet Maker {Review & Giveaway}

April 6, 2012 @ 12:58pm | by | 9 Comments |
My Friendship Bracelet Maker

Remember back in the day when you used to make friendship bracelets with your girlfriends? Well, they are back and with a tool to make making them a lot easier.  My Friendship Bracelet Maker not only has a tool for making friendship bracelets but also for making ribbon barrettes! About My Friendship Bracelet Maker It all began when an inventor from Michigan just happened to revolutionize a global tradition. While babysitting his granddaughters, David Crorey was introduced to the old-fashioned and awkward method of creating friendship bracelets. It was this humble pastime that {Keep on Reading}

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Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler {Review & Giveaway}

April 2, 2012 @ 9:42am | by | 19 Comments |
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We aren't huge recyclers in our house, although we do try.  Things just seem to get away from us.  Anyway, one of the things we have always needed help with was making sure we had a place to store the items for recycling until trash day. Rubbermaid now has a Hidden Recycler that is just perfect for your kitchen! About the Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler The Hidden Recycler attaches to the inside of a cabinet door to collect recyclables out of sight and keeps your counters clear. The bag is durable, machine washable, and made of recycled material. Collect your recyclables and then {Keep on Reading}

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Kool Rider {Review & Giveaway}

March 28, 2012 @ 7:54am | by | 10 Comments |
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When we were younger we used a clothespin to put a baseball card or playing card on our bike to get it to make a "motor" type sound while riding. It was great, but they really didn't last long.  Kool Rider is the new way of creating a motor like sound from your child's bicycle! About Kool Rider Ideal for girls and boys, this clever add-on makes a two-wheeler go from ho-hum to at vroom with the authentic sounds of a motorbike. The secret is in the high performance polymers developed DuPont labs. Simple to use, just clip on the single unit on each wheel. For bigger sound effect, clip on {Keep on Reading}

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The First Years: Magical Color Change Cups {Review & Giveaway}

March 21, 2012 @ 3:00pm | by | 22 Comments |
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The First Years introduces Magical Color Change technology in their Disney Insulated Cup line, which remains BPA Free. When Mom pours chilled liquid into the insulated cup, it magically changes to a darker color. As the liquid cools to room temperature, the cup changes back to its original color. Shop Insulated Sippy Cup: These cups feature double-wall insulation to keep a child's drink cooler longer and a "sweat-proof" surface making it easier to grip.  9 oz. cup. Age 9 months and up. MSRP: 2 pack $8.99 Grown Up Trainer Cup: For children who want a cup just like Mom and Dad’s {Keep on Reading}

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AccountEdge Pro: Accounting Software {Review & Giveaway}

February 21, 2012 @ 7:58pm | by | 20 Comments |
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I have decided to go out on my own again and become a Virtual Assistant!  With that hard decision, I have had to find a lot of things that I will need in order to get the business up and running and one of the main things I have been looking into has been accounting software that I could use for an at home business.  There aren't many out there, at least that are from well-known companies and even less that are available for Mac users.  That's when I found AccountEdge, the premium accounting software for Mac. About AccountEdge AccountEdge is a robust small business {Keep on Reading}

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The First Years: GumDrop Bottles and Pacifier Accessories {Review & Giveaway}

February 11, 2012 @ 10:13pm | by | 26 Comments |
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The First Years has some updated and new GumDrop products line that are now in stores. GumDrop® Slim Bottle The familiar and loved shape of the popular GumDrop® Pacifier is the inspiration for the GumDrop Slim Bottle. The 100% silicone nipple is the same shape used on the GumDrop Pacifier, and the narrow bottle design is perfect for older infants to grasp and hold. BPA-Free and Latex-free. Cost: Available in slow and medium flow rates.  4 oz. 1 pack (ages 0-3 mos.) $3.49 or 4 oz. 3 pack $6.49. 8 oz. 1 pack (ages 3+ months) $3.49 or 8 oz. 3 pack $6.49 Gumdrop® Slim Bottle {Keep on Reading}

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EatSmart: Precision GetFit Body Fat Scale {Review & Giveaway}

February 6, 2012 @ 12:01am | by | 23 Comments |
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We are already through the first month of 2012 and by now you have either stuck with your New Years resolution or you've ditched it.  Every year I talk about how I want to lose weight and I try to figure out just how I'm going to do it.  It's never an easy thing for me, either I had been working full-time or I have a baby to take care of. I'm still determined to lose the weight; it's just going to take a bit longer to get started.  As one of my tools I will be using the Precision GetFit Body Fat Scale from EatSmart. About EatSmart EatSmart offers Kitchen, Bathroom, and {Keep on Reading}

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