Friday, November 23, 2012

Torani Flavored Syrups

Hello Everyone!

Had an awesome Thanksgiving and I hope that you all had the same.  Now that the Thanksgiving cooks have had a chance to rest and the Black Friday shoppers are all shopped out, I want to share with you all the new product that I have the pleasure of trying out.  The product is called Torani and I have the pleasure of trying their product to create my own recipes with drinks or sweets or trying some of the products recipes.  I am a member of SheSpeaks Blogger Society and this is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks and Torani. I was given two Torani flavored syrup bottles to sample (Gingerbread and Sugar Free Salted Caramel)  and I can't wait to get creating.  I was also given 5 $1.00 off Torani syrup coupons to give away.  I can't wait to let you all know how I like Torani flavored syrup and how I use it in my recipes or drinks.

About Torani:
Since 1925, 3rd generation family-owned Torani has been crafting great tasting flavored syrups that coffeehouses use to make their flavored drinks taste so delicious. With over 120 flavors in Regular and Sugar Free varieties, Torani flavored syrups are perfect for flavored lattes, mochas, coffees, cocoas, Italian sodas, teas, lemonades, cocktails and smoothies. Coffeehouse professionals choose Torani flavors because they are expertly crafted and made with the highest quality ingredients, like natural flavors and pure cane sugar. The Sugar Free flavors have no calories and are sweetened with Splenda. Now, Torani flavored syrups are widely available at retail so you can easily create authentic coffeehouse quality drinks at home.

Monday, September 3, 2012

It's party time!! Shespeaks Twitter Party

I support all kinds of causes and I am excited to join Shespeaks in their fight for childhood cancer.  Aflac is a well know company that helps families with financial support, lodging, and additional insurance for illnesses that are not usually covered by traditional health insurance. Details for the party is below. Please join us and "tweet for a cause" to help with childhood cancer.

RSVP for the #AflacKids Swim With Friends Twitter Party Thursday 9/6 at 9pm ET!


RSVP for the #AflacKids Swim With Friends Twitter Party Thursday 9/6 at 9pm ET!
You’re invited to a very special Twitter Party that that raises money for pediatric cancer research with every Tweet.  Join us on Thursday, September 6th at 9pm ET as we help Aflac kick of their Swim With Friends initiative. For every Tweet that uses the hashtag #AflacKids, Aflac will make a $2 donation that goes directly to pediatric cancer research! Plus – we’ll be giving away over $1,000 in prizes – including a $200 Target gift card!

RSVP to be eligible for the door prize by commenting on this post with your Twitter handle (Ex. @SheSpeaksUp)!


Did you know that approximately 12,000 cases of pediatric cancer will be diagnosed this year in the United States?  You can make a difference today to help stop childhood cancer – and it’s a great time to get involved.  September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and Aflac needs your help to kick off their newest campaign to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research – while having a little fun doing it.

Starting September 1st, when you dive in and join the Aflac Duck to Swim With Friends by donating $12 to fight pediatric cancer, you’ll receive a rubber duck and an entry to win a family vacation for 4 to Orlando – plus, Aflac will match your $12 donation! Then, watch the virtual duck race on Aflac’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/aflacduck on Tuesday October 9th at 12pm ET to see if your duck will win the race and the vacation!  You can find out more about Aflac’s commitment to fighting pediatric cancer here.  Official rules for the race can be found here.
The Party Details:
When: Thursday 9/6 at 9pm ET
Where: Twitter - follow hashtag #AflacKids
Custom TweetGrid: http://bit.ly/MuCM0d
Brands: @AflacDuck
Panelists:  @Zipporahs, @LisaSamples, @StacieInAtlanta, @Scentednights, @MommyBlogExpert

Twitter Party Prizes*
We’re giving out over $1,000 in prizes – there will be prizes every 10 minutes!  You could win our Twitter party grand prize – a $200 Target gift card, or some of our fabulous prizes that will inspire you to Swim With Friends.
Sunglass Hut Gift Card

$50 Sunglass Hut Gift Card
Coleman 70-Quart Xtreme Cooler

Coleman 70-Quart Xtreme Cooler
Target Gift Card

$200 Target Gift Card


Party Topics
We’ll be talking about how we give back to causes we care about – and ways you can help join the fight against pediatric cancer. We’ll also be joined by the Aflac Cancer Center’s Director of Clinical Research Dr. Howard Katzenstein and a Cancer Center patient who are ready to answer your questions.
To get started, click here to Tweet:
“Join me to help fight pediatric cancer at the #AflacKids Twitter Party w/ @SheSpeaksUp & @AflacDuck 9/6 at 9pm ET! http://bit.ly/AflacKids”



New to Twitter Parties?
No problem. Check out our TweetGrid 101 video and our Twitter Party tips and hints. Then get ready to jump into the conversation!

Be sure to RSVP for the party by commenting on this blog post with your Twitter handle to be entered to win the amazing door prize – a $200 Target Gift Card!

Let’s get Tweeting! Don’t forget, the more you Tweet with #AflacKids, the more money goes directly to pediatric cancer research.

If you blog about this Twitter Party, please email your post to blogteam@shespeaks.com.

*Door prize winner must have RSVP-ed via comment and be participating in the discussion to win. Open to all United States residents. One prize per winner. No purchase necessary. All Twitter party prize winners must complete a form with mailing details within 48 hours of the party. The form will be DMed if you win a prize.

Friday, July 6, 2012

Fabulous Friday

It's Friday!!! Yay! That means time to unwind from the daily grind of the work week.  All over the East and West Coast we have been enduring a heatwave so let us all be weary on keeping safe during this heatwave. Let us remember to keep hydrated with plenty of water to avoid heat exhaustion.  If you have air conditioning, be grateful. Keep it at a comfortable temperature and stay indoors when the sun is at its hottest which is between 10 AM and 4 PM. If you are not fortunate to have an air conditioner, find a friend or business that does to stay cool.  Please check on the elderly and make sure that they stay hydrated and cool.  Sometimes the elderly can be stubborn and that is how most become sick from dehydration so please be mindful and check on them.  Also, be careful of your time in the sun if you have to work out in it.  Make sure that you have access to plenty of water and if possible, cover your heads with a hat or cap to protect your scalp from sunburn.  And please always remember to always wear sunscreen no matter your race because we all burn.  Make sure that you cover your skin even the areas that are covered with your clothes and don't forget your ears!  Have a great weekend and make sure that you are heatwave safe! Have fun!!

Monday, June 25, 2012

Haven't written on my blog in a while.  Been going through a lot since my husband passed away.  Nothing and nobody can prepare you for the loss of a loved one but let me tell you that it is a hurt that can't be explained.  But the good thing about it all is that he died in the Lord and he is no longer suffering and as long as I continue to trust in the Lord, follow his commandments, and allow His Spirit to use me, I will see my husband again.  He will be whole and free from pain.  Now it is time for me to mourn and to move on with my life.  God put people in our lives for reasons and seasons and I know my strength and I am more than willing to show myself strong.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Over 40 and Focused: Self-Worth

Over 40 and Focused: Self-Worth: Good Morning!!! Do you know your Self-Worth?  There are a lot of people who do not know there self-worth.  What exactly is self-worth? Acc...

Self-Worth

Good Morning!!!

Do you know your Self-Worth?  There are a lot of people who do not know there self-worth.  What exactly is self-worth? According to The American Heritage College Dictionary  4th Ed., it states:
                             
                            Self-Worth (n) - Self-Esteem, self-respect

According to the New Oxford American Dictionary 2nd Ed., it states:

                           Self-Worth (n) - Another term for SELF-ESTEEM

Now with two different definitions that have the same word (Self-Esteem), that should be saying something to you.  Let's see what Self-Esteem is.  According to The American Heritage College Dictionary 4th Ed., it states:

                           Self-Esteem (n) - Pride in oneself; self-respect

According to the New Oxford American Dictionary 2nd Ed., it states:

                          Self-Esteem (n) - confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

These words are interchangable.  We as individuals have to have pride and confidence in ourselves.  So many of our youth do not know their value.  That is why we have so many teen suicides, bullying,  and teen pregnancy, etc.  Once our youth are taught their self-worth, there is nothing that they won't be able to do.  We as parents have to encourage our youth to have confidence in their abilities.  We have to continue to build up our youth.  I am not only speaking to our youth, I am speaking to anyone who does not understand the meaning of self-worth and that is me included.  Sometimes we forget who we are when we are faced with adversity.  We are valuable.  God made each of us in his image.  There is nothing that we can't do as long as God is by our sides.  So tell your sons and daughters that they beautiful/handsome, tell them they are good, tell them they are loved, and most important, tell them they have SELF-WORTH!!! 

Yardley London Essential Oil Super Blend Moisturizing Hand & Bath Bar

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