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Tips For Increasing Your Facebook Reach For Free

December 30, 2013 by Alison 21 Comments

  Everybody loves Facebook right? And everyone who runs a fan page gets beyond frustrated with Facebook right? Thought so. I know that increasing Facebook reach is definitely on my list of blog goals for 2014 and I’m sure everyone would like to do what they can to get their updates to as many followers […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Helpful Hints, Technology & Gadgets

The Sunshine Award

December 27, 2013 by Alison Leave a Comment

  A couple weeks or so ago (yes I know a bit delayed in responding – the holidays really threw me off this year!) I received an e-mail from Bonnie the Lady Blogger letting me know she had nominated me for the Sunshine Award which is sort of a really great way to get to […]

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Merry Christmas from Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

December 25, 2013 by Alison 1 Comment

  I just wanted to take a moment to say Merry Christmas to all my readers. I feel so blessed that you’ve stumbled across this blog and stuck around to follow me along my journey. If you’re a new reader and fan, I hope you are informed, entertained, and feel welcomed enough to stick around through the new […]

Filed Under: Holidays

Why We Believe In Santa

December 17, 2013 by Alison 6 Comments

  I’ve noticed several posts the last couple of days (and it seems like they pop up every year around this time) about why people do or don’t “do” Santa. I have seen valid reasons to both sides and to each their own. I do not judge or think negatively about anyone who doesn’t participate. I […]

Filed Under: Family, Holidays Tagged With: Beliefs, Christmas, Santa

Ozeri Rev Digital Bathroom Scale

December 13, 2013 by Alison 2 Comments

{I received a complimentary Ozeri Rev Digital Bathroom Scale with Electro-Mechanical Weight Dial in exchange for my honest review of the product. No additional compensation was received. Opinions are 100% my own and based on my personal experience with the product.} A good bathroom scale for a reasonable price is hard to find.  Even my […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Product Reviews, Weight Loss

5 Quick Tips for Winterizing Your Home

December 11, 2013 by Alison Leave a Comment

      There’s no denying it, winter is upon us. At least it is here in my neck of the woods. Our highs this week are supposed to be in the low to mid-20’s and single digits at night. Too damn cold if you ask me. To make it worse, we live in a […]

Filed Under: DIY, Helpful Hints, Saving $$ Tagged With: efficiency, energy, winter, winterization

Super Easy Peppermint Bark

December 9, 2013 by Alison 19 Comments

{This is a sponsored post written by me for McCormick. I was compensated for my time, however; all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.}   If you’ve met me (or read this blog for any length of time at all), you know baking is not my specialty. Not because I can’t or because I […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Recipes Tagged With: candy, peppermint bark. chocolate

Colgate Total – Oral Health & Diabetes

December 4, 2013 by Alison 11 Comments

{This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Colgate Total for Mom It Forward. All opinions are 100% mine.}   Did you know that eight percent of the U.S. population, or near 26 million Americans suffer from diabetes? Honestly, I didn’t realize the number was that high. Have you been impacted by […]

Filed Under: Community Service & Charities, Family, Healthy Living

Rimmel Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara Review

December 3, 2013 by Alison Leave a Comment

{I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. Review and opinions are 100% my own and based on my personal experience with the product.}   Just to be clear, I am not a mascara fan. I love the look, but I have yet to find one that by then end of the day […]

Filed Under: Beauty, Product Reviews

Stubborn Stains? I Found A Solution: Purex® Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar Review

December 2, 2013 by Alison 5 Comments

  {I received a complimentary Purex® Fels-Naptha laundry bar from Purex Insiders to facilitate my review of the product. As always, my opinions are 100% my own and based on my experience with the product.} Believe it or not I had never heard of the Fels-Naptha laundry bar prior to receiving it for this review. […]

Filed Under: Helpful Hints, Product Reviews

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My name is Alison. My favorite color is glitter. I love tattoos and finding ways to simplify life. Life with my husband, two children, five dogs, three cats, and lots of miniature horses is never boring but I still find the time to advocate for brands that I love and share my life, helpful hints, and a laugh or two with my amazing fans! Read More…

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