Today's is Good Friday...



 The kids asked me: Why is it called "Good Friday" if today was the day Jesus died ?..


If you are a Christian then you know the answer:   We call this day "good" on which Christ died because by His death He showed His great love for man, and purchased for him every blessing.

Dry Idea AdvancedDry Fresh Review & Giveaway

Never Let Them See You Sweat!!!

New Dry Idea AdvancedDry Fresh Brand antiperspirant and deodorant offers enduring odor protection for up to 72 hours.  The pulse activated wetness protection keeps you dry all day long. Clean and confident, this is formulated with Vitamin E for a silky smooth application and is hypoallergentic.

I don't usually go more than 24 hours without showering but it is good to know that I can!!  I tried this product and really liked it.  I used the roll-on which is not 

usually my choice, (I usually buy the solid) but it rolled on easy and dried quickly.  It has a pleasant scent and seemed to work good.  

Want to try it?   Three of my lucky readers will win a coupon for a Free Dry Idea AdvancedDry product.

MANDATORY/REQUIRED ENTRY: Leave a Comment telling me which kind or scent you would like to try.

 EXTRA ENTRIES: To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry. But in addition you can: 

 ■Subscribe via e-mail (1 extra entry) 

■Follow me via Google friend Connect (2 extra entries) 

■Add @Shawnmh to your Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (2 extra entries) 

■Add @Purex to your Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (2 extra entries)

 ■ Tweet this giveaway on Twitter. Be sure to include a link to this contest page (Leave me the link)(1 extra entry/this may be done daily) 

■Add my button to your site AND/OR add me to your blog roll.(1 entry for each) 

■Like DryIdea on facebook(3 extra entries)
■Like Purex on facebook(1 extra entries) 

■Blog about this contest: Add a link to this post (5 extra entries)

 This giveaway is open to US residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.) 

This giveaway will end on April 12th 11:59 pm Est. 

The winners will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen. 

*Disclosure: As a member of the Purex Insiders, I received this item free for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Dial Coconut Water Body Wash Review and Giveaway

Product Information:

The first of its kind to contain coconut water, this body wash delivers a fresh infusion of moisture, every time you shower.

• Coconut water is known to be rich in antioxidants and electrolytes
• For skin that feels clean, fresh and moisturized

My Family loved this!!!  My husband and daughter begged me to get them more.  I did get to try this too and I also loved it.  This body wash smelled sooo good! We love this scent.  Also, it leaves your body feeling soft.  You can tell that it is adding moisture to your skin while also giving you that clean feeling.

The price is pretty good.

Want to try Dial's Coconut Water Body Wash?   You can Win it!!!  

Two of my lucky readers each will get a coupon for a Free Bottle of Dial Coconut Water Body Wash. 

 MANDATORY/REQUIRED ENTRY: Visit Dial.com and leave a Comment telling me which item or scent you  would like to try.

 EXTRA ENTRIES: To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry. But in addition you can: 

 ■Subscribe via e-mail (1 extra entry) 

■Follow me via Google friend Connect (2 extra entries) 

■Add @Shawnmh to your Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (2 extra entries) 

■Add @Purex to your Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (2 extra entries)

 ■ Tweet this giveaway on Twitter. Be sure to include a link to this contest page (Leave me the link)(1 extra entry/this may be done daily) 

■Add my button to your site AND/OR add me to your blog roll.(1 entry for each) 

■Like Purex on facebook(3 extra entries) 

■Blog about this contest: Add a link to this post (5 extra entries)

 This giveaway is open to US residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.) 

This giveaway will end on April 12th 11:59 pm Est. 

The winners will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen. 

Take a chance!!  Enter to Win in Dial's Healthier Skin. Healthier You Sweepstakes. 

Enter HERE.

*Disclosure: As a member of the Purex Insiders, I received a free bottle of Dial Coconut Water Body Wash  for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

LifebankUSA "Peace of Mind" Giveaway

 I wanted to share alittle information with you about a great Giveaway!!

 LifebankUSA is having a "Peace of Mind" Giveaway on facebook.
 Three lucky winners will win a Britax Marathon 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat valued at $231.99. 

LifebankUSA is offering this giveaway as a "Peace of Mind" for expanctant parents to know about the services they provide and to keep their children safe and protected.

 About LifebankUSA:
 As the only company that offers cord blood, placenta blood and tissue banking -- and the first to release placenta-derived stem cells for a successful transplant -- New Jersey-based LifebankUSA is a technological leader that is pioneering key medical innovations in the field. Owned by the Celgene Corporation, a world-class biopharmaceutical company, LifebankUSA also operates a robust donation program and collects cells from anywhere in the US for use primarily in advancing medical research. Through cord blood banking, you can collect and preserve potentially lifesaving stem cells, and doing so could one day save the life of your child or a blood relative. You can bank even more stem cells by collecting them from 2 usable sources of stem cell-rich blood: the umbilical cord and the placenta. This service is called Placental and Cord Blood Banking, and it's available only from LifebankUSA. Whether you choose Placental and Cord Blood Banking or Cord Blood Banking alone, there are many important reasons to choose LifebankUSA.

 LifebankUSA will store the placenta tissue for you as part of our complete banking package using our cryogenic tanks for long-term preservation. In the event your baby's tissue cells are ever needed for future therapies, the tissue may then be processed and cultured using available technology at that time.† Tissue banking is just one more layer of protection and peace of mind offered by LifebankUSA. *Storage fees apply after the first year †Clients will be responsible for the cost of shipping the tissue and any culturing or expansion of the cells

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The LifebankUSA "Piece of Mind" Giveaway runs from now until April 30th. Stop by their facebook page to enter for your chance to win one of the Britax carseats.


 *Disclosure: This is a paid post. I'm just sharing a giveaway and information to all to my readers. *

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends Cereal ~Giveaway~

Honey Bunches of Oats is introducing a new way to smile. Crispy mango flavored flakes combine with real coconut shavings and coconut flavored granola clusters in NEW Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends. I'm a fan of Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal. They have over 12 varieties. My favorite is the ones with Almonds. I recieved a full size box of cereal for review. Unfortuantely, my dog thought that the package was for him and he had eaten a bunch of it. He really liked it!!! So, the kids and I didn't really want it eat it after him. I went to the store and was going to buy a box to do this review and decided against it. I had to get the Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds only because I like them that much! I am not a fan of Mango and my kids do not care for coconut, so I don't hink that this variety would be for us. Everyone has their own tastes and this one might just end up being your favorite! You can get a $ 1.00 off coupon here. But wait.... Two of my lucky readers can win a Coupon for a Free Box of Post Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal (Any Variety). MANDATORY/REQUIRED ENTRY: Visit Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal and leave a Comment telling me which Variety you would like to try. EXTRA ENTRIES: To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry. But in addition you can: 9a ■Subscribe via e-mail (1 extra entry) ■Follow me via Google friend Connect (2 extra entries) ■Add @Shawnmh to your Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (2 extra entries) ■Add @Purex to your Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (2 extra entries) ■ Tweet this giveaway on Twitter. Be sure to include a link to this contest page (Leave me the link)(1 extra entry/this may be done daily) ■Add my button to your site AND/OR add me to your blog roll.(1 entry for each) ■Like Purex on facebook(3 extra entries) ■Blog about this contest: Add a link to this post (5 extra entries) This giveaway is open to US residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.) This giveaway will end on March 24th 11:59 pm Est. The winners will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen. You could Win! Check this out! Escape to the Tropics Sweepstakes which is being sponsored by: Purex, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal! There will be numerous prizes given away including a grand prize where 1 winner will win a 4-night stay at Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach for 2 people. A 1st Prize with 5 winners each winning a year’s supply of Purex and Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal and a 2nd Place Prize where 100 winners will win free coupons for Purex and/or Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal. *Disclosure: As a member of the Purex Insiders, I received a free box of Cereal for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Sam's Club Box Tops for Education ~$25 Gift Card Giveaway~

Bonus Box Tops are back at Sam's Club!!! Help your school earn extra funds by buying products you love.

Sam's Club is providing Box Tops opportunities so you can earn more cash for your school! Not only can you collect between 6 to 14 Box Tops on some of your favorite General Mills products, but you can also check out these additional opportunities, only available at Sam's Club!

~ New Plus Members will receive 100 Bonus Box Tops.* (a $10 value to any BTFE participating school)

~ Upgrade your current Membership to a Plus Membership to receive 50 Bonus Box Tops.* (a $5 value to any BTFE participating school)

~ New Advantage or Business Members will receive 25 Bonus Box Tops.* (a $2.50 value to any BTFE participating school)

*Offer valid only with original receipt of purchased membership taped to certificate. Only available in-club. Offers available to the first 50 new Plus Members at each club, to the first 100 members who upgrade to a Plus Membership at each club, and to the first 100 new Advantage or Business Members at each club.

Act now and take advantage of these Box Tops opportunities that Sam's Club has to offer. To find a Sam's Club near you, visit www.samsclub.com/clublocater. For a full list of Bonus Box Tops items, visit www.SamsClub.com. 

 I love to shop at Sam's Club and help to support my school by collecting Box Tops. And It is so easy!!  Especially when I buy products that my family loves like Toaster Strudels and Fruit Roll-ups. It's a Win for us All.

Speaking of Winning....  One of my lucky readers can win a $25 Sam's Club Gift Card to use to purchase your favorite participating Box Tops items.

To enter this giveaway: Please leave me a comment telling me which General Mills Box Tops item(s) you plan to purchase during the Sam’s Club Back-To-School Event.

To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry. But in addition you can:

■Name your must-have item that you’ll be purchasing from Sam’s Club this back-to-school season (1 extra entry)

■ Follow me via Google Friend Connect (1 extra entry)

■ Subscribe via e-mail (1 extra entry)

■ Follow @Shawnmh on Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (1 extra entry)

■ Follow @Sam's Club on Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (1 extra entry)

■ Tweet this giveaway on Twitter. Be sure to include a link to this contest page (Leave me the link)(1 extra entry/this may be done daily)

■ Like Sam's Club on Facebook. (2 extra entries)

■ Blog about this contest: Add a link to this post (5 extra entries)

This giveaway is open to US only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)This giveaway will end on January   31st at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.

 Disclosure: I have received gift cards, and the information contained here in from Sam's Club and General Mills through MyBlogSpark.