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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service for free.  My husband & I’s favorite season just happens to be patio season!!! We just love spending time with the family in the good ole backyard. We only get a few warm months before the snow returns so we must soak as much of that Vitamin D in as possible. Unfortunately, all of our favorite tv shows don’t press pause just because we want that family patio time. It can be a challenge deciding if our favorite flicks or the patio wins. Thankfully, thanks to a all-weather SunBriteTV, we can say peace out to that stressful decision! No more choosing between enjoying great weather or watching the game thanks to the outdoor living trend and all-weather TVs enhancing our outdoor lifestyle.  SunBriteTV Veranda SeriesIndoor TVs just don’t belong outside! SunBriteTVs are durable and engineered for permanent outdoor installation. They are more durable, safer, and have higher performance than using indoor TVs outdoors. SunBriteTVs are true, made-for-the-outdoors products. It’s all about bringing the conveniences folks are used to indoors outside! They are safe for use in temperatures ranging from -24°F up to 104°F. That’s right, not just folks in the south get the luxury of enjoying a SunBriteTV, us here in WNY can enjoy them too!  SunBriteTV ModelsThe SunBriteTV Veranda Series is a family of weatherproof televisions designed for full-shade locations such as installation on covered decks, screened in patios, or garages. Depending on the location of your SunBriteTV, you will want to choose the model for that exact location. Full Shade (Veranda), Partial Sun (Signature), and Full Sun (Pro).  Limited Time OfferStill on the search for that Perfect Fathers Day Gift? Why not give dad the ultimate outdoor party season gift since BestBuy has one killer offer on the SunBriteTV Veranda Series. Creating an outdoor home theater is the most affordable room addition you can make, and the best seat in the house is in your backyard!
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 If you think spring cleaning isn’t that exciting, you’re wrong! I think it’s because everyone gets nervous or overwhelmed when it comes to cleaning. The good news is that with this spring cleaning checklist I’m going to help you with, you can clean out all the dirt of winter and get ready for a new fresh start into summer before you start losing your marbles. If you’re looking just to tackle your bedroom, organize your closet, treat the deck, spring clean your kids bedroom or even tackle that overloaded kitchen, this check list is pretty basic enough to help you with a good start to your long laundry list.  Image: Premier Surface’s What You Need To Get Started1. Start Small - Think of one area in the house you want to get done first and don’t start anything else until you are finished with it. It doesn’t have to be that day, this could happen over multiple weekends if that’s what it takes to get it complete. Hey, you only need to do this twice a year so make sure it’s a job well done right! 2. Ask For Help- If you live with a spouse, or kids or heck even a roomate, make sure that you are able to get advice or even assign jobs to those that can assist you. This helps it go a lot smoother and efficient if everyone is willing to pitch in! WINNING 3. Gather Cleaning Supplies - Make sure you always have a good playlist when it comes to cleaning. This keep your motivation going when you’re really not wanting to get the job done. Also, make sure you have some easy prepared meals for those that are helping you out. This helps keep everything moving so you don’t have to take a break in the middle of cleaning to prepare for the meal. Another thing that helped was picking up a label maker and markets. This helps label everything that you have for trash or keeping.  Image: Premier Surface’s 4. Cleaning The Areas- After you have your area chosen, make sure to clean it out completely. This means that you remove everything from the floors, take items off the shelves and create a clean workspace for you and whomever is helping. Seperate all your items in various garbage bags, donation boxes, storage boxes and keep boxes. Put the garbage bags in the trash cans, donation boxes in the car and have someone drive them to a donation center right away to get rid of them! Don’t forget a receipt so you can write them off for taxes! If you’re working with a bedroom, make sure to remove the linens. This includes your curtains, tablecloths, bedding and other things you might have. Start by washing them so you can replace them when the rest of the room is finished. Also, dust! Dust everything from the ceiling to the baseboards. I also wash windows with a glass cleaner and if possible, remove I remove the window screen and hose those off as well. One of chores I give my kids is to polish the wood furniture and clean the countertops in the kitchen because it doesn’t take much work. Our countertops are from one our favorite companies, Premier Surfaces located in Buffalo, New York! They offer great customer service, a variety of various items like limestone, wood or granite and always carry easy installment payments. 5. Organize Your Items- Once you have everything ready to go, purchase bins, basekts, hangers and anything else you need to store the items! Keep your boxes and go through them. Clean anything that needs to be cleaned and discard what you don’t want. PUt all the bins, baskets and hangers away. You can’t put things into drawer or shelves because you’ll forget! If you need to store on the floor, set that aside until the floors are cleaned! 6. Finishing - The last few things you can do in each room is replace the linens that are freshly washed, vacuum the carpets, sweep the floors and give the proper floor treatments to the various floors you are working with. Also, make sure to put away any items that are still out and plug in or spray an air freshener in the room to give it that nice clean spring smell! Celebrate friends! You were able to get everything done and it didn’t even take that long! Now enjoy your hard work with a freshly clean home...at least for the next 10 minutes!
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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service for free.  It’s finally that time of year again folks!!! Spring weather is finally trying to make its presence here in WNY, which can only mean we here at The Trophy WifeStyle are ready to get our travel on!!! Winter weather is just too unpredictable in these parts. You never know when the next blizzard will hit. So we tend to hibernate until the open roads are clear! Once Spring hits, it’s fair game and we try to travel as much as possible as a family. Most of these trips are long weekend getaways, so we hate to overpack. Over stuffing the car is never fun! And that $25 luggage fee on flights really does bite. Long story short, the lighter our luggage and carry-on the better. That even means must have items like laptops.  Meet PixelbookHave you had the chance to play around with the new high performance Chromebook and Pixelbook Pen1 — the smart, responsive stylus?!?! These two gadgets are designed to enhance the way you work AND play. Perfect for all you travel buffs like myself. It’s the first laptop with the Google Assistant built in2, so you’ll be able to get more done faster and smarter. From its ultra-thin design (perfect for carry-on packing!!!!) to its collection of apps, Pixelbook is beautifully versatile and effortlessly adapts to your lifestyle. And because it’s powered by Chrome OS, you’ll always have the latest security and software features 3.  Google By Your SidePixelbook is the first laptop with the Google Assistant built in2. It’s easily accessible via the dedicated Google Assistant key on the keyboard, or by using the “Ok Google” wake word you’re already familiar with. You can even access it with Pixelbook Pen1 : simply press and hold the button, then tap the pen on Pixelbook’s screen to get help from your Assistant. You just never know when you might need some travel advice at 1am in your hotel room ;-)  Beautifully VersatileAt just 10.3mm, Pixelbook is Google’s thinnest laptop ever, with a lightweight aluminum construction that enhances portability. I told you it was perfect for us travel buffs. The 360° touchscreen and versatile 4-in-1 design will seamlessly adjust to whatever you’re doing, too. You can sketch or edit photos, stay productive with GSuite apps that Drive automatically backs up to your device5, and enjoy on-or-offline access to movies and TV shows with apps like Google Play Movies and YouTube Red.  Complete Peace Of MindWith Chrome OS, you’ll always have the latest security and features with software that automatically updates3 in the background. Pixelbook’s ready to go when you are, too: it starts up in under ten seconds, stays fast, and has a fast-charging, all-day battery6 that gives you up to ten hours of go from a single charge7. Can we talk about a long fight game changer with a charge like that!!!!  Apps For Work And PlayDo more of what you love with apps including Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Photos and more. You can always download your favorites from YouTube Red and Google Play Movies to enjoy even without Wi-Fi. Perfect for that flight entertainment you will need!!!! Plus, nothing makes me happier when my techie toys can be used for business AND pleasure!  Savings of $100You can see that this laptop is a must-have item for all of you that have been struck by wanderlust! Lucky for you, you can head on over to Best Buy where they are offering a savings of $100 on a Google Pixelbook until April 7, 2018! You better scoop one up while the price is hot!!!
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DIY Unicorn Jar3/22/2018  I love unicorns! There is something so fabulous about them that draws everyone to them! I just can’t get enough of these mystical creatures. I’m always in need of jars to hold everything from pens to straws and silverware for parties! Then it hit me one day. Why not make unicorn jars? The most fabulous way to store anything if you ask me!  With a project this cheap and simple to make, you can use these Unicorn Jars to hold birthday party supplies or in the office to store those pens and pencils! Whatever you decide, I guarantee these Unicorn Jars will be a smashing hit with everyone that lays eyes on them!  Supplies •1 White Jar •Paper Flowers •Pink Sparkle Paper •White Paper •Gold Sparkle Paper •Black Sharpie •Super Glue 
 2.Take your white piece of paper and cut out two unicorn ears.  3. Take your piece of pink sparkle paper and cut out the pink section of the unicorn ears.  4. With your leftover pink sparkle paper, cut out two small circles for cheeks.  5. Take your white ears and glue the pink sparkle portion of the ears onto the white section.  6. Next, it’s time to glue the unicorn horn and the ears onto the jar. Glue them inside the ring of the jar.  7. After your horn and ears have dried, it’s time to glue on those paper flowers. I suggest laying your flowers out ahead of time to space them out perfectly!  8. Once your flowers have dried, it’s time to draw on those eyes and eyelashes. I suggest practicing on a piece of paper to perfect your technique since sharpies are permanent. You only get one shot!  9. Take your pink circles and glue on those cheeks.  10. Let your jar sit and let that glue dry.  11. And there you have it folks! Your very own Unicorn Jar!
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Leesa Mattress Review3/15/2018 This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Leesa  My daughters bedroom is a place for not only sleep, it’s also a place for snuggle sessions in the morning, an afternoon playtime hot spot & a story time retreat at night. Having a fabulous and comfy mattress is a must have item for something that gets that much use all day everyday! That’s why we agreed to give Leesa Mattress a try as a new place to create these moments of connection and sleep.  ARRIVALThe first neat fact about this American-made mattress is that it ships compressed in a box right to your door! That’s right! No need to hire delivery folks to carry anything inside for you since everything you need is stuffed in this handy dandy box!  Set-UpMy daughter has a twin bed and I was able to easily lift the mattress out of the box and set it up myself!!! I may be rocking sneakers, but there is nothing #FitLife about me. So if I can take this out of the box with ease, so can you!  Set up is as easy peasy as it looks! You literally just take the Leesa mattress out of the box. Lay it on to your bed foundation. (My daughters bed is a foundation-less bed, meaning you cannot use a box spring or a foundation for this particular bed frame, so please keep this in mind when viewing my set up photos!)  Once you have your Leesa Mattress positioned in the right spot, remove all of the plastic wrap. Once the plastic wrap is removed, you will gradually see the mattress fluff out and rise to the width of any other mattress! And just like that, your mattress set-up is complete and ready for those sheets and blankets!  Key FeaturesThis bed in a box has a patented Universal Adaptive FeelTM designed for ALL types of sleepers! It also features 3 premium foam layers: 2-inch AvenaTM foam top layer for cooling and breathability 2-inch memory foam middle layer for body contouring and pressure relief 6-inch dense core support foam for durability and structure for sleepers of all sizes Now tell me that doesn’t sound like a bed that will keep you snoozing away all night long!  Give Back!If making sure you and your family get the best night sleep isn’t enough, Leesa also gives back! Driven by the mission to provide “A Better Place To Sleep for Everybody”, Leesa donates one mattress to a shelter for every ten they sell through their One-ten program. Leesa has donated over 22,000 mattresses so far!!!! And that’s not all! Leesa also plants one tree for every mattress sold AND donates 1% of each employee’s time to volunteer for local causes. Nothing better than a company that truly cares about not only their customers, but EVERYONE world-wide!  Leesa Hybrid PillowLeesa didn’t stop at just matresses! You can also scoop up The Leesa Hybrid Pillow, Blanket, Sheets, Foundation, and Frame all on their online shop with free shipping! The new Leesa Hybrid Pillows adjusts to the way YOU sleep. A pillow insert sits between the quilted pocket and cool layers can be removed with a simple zip to change your support level to fit how you sleep!!  If you’re someone who always needs to be laying on the cool side of their pillow, this is the pillow for you!!! This pillow has cool-to-the-touch fabric that chills five times faster than a traditional fill pillow, or, flip to the reversible cool side for a calming experience as you drift to sleep. Another awesome perk is that this pillow requires zero fluffing! The down-like quilted pockets maintain their fluffy shape and support where other down pillows will clump with use. This durable, cooling pillow is machine washable on gentle, so even your worst drool is washed away.  What Makes The New Hybrid Pillow Different?1) Designed to be cool. Our pillow fabric is made with fibers that give a chilling effect and a ventilated gel comfort layer for a cooler night’s sleep. 2) The difference is in the details. This pillow has a smooth zipper, a seam that goes unnoticed through a pillowcase and quilted zones of down-like filling that stay put. 3) Customized comfort. NO matter how you customize it, the pillow is designed for consistent support and made for your mind to drift into slumber.  Shop!If everything I mentioned above sounds beyond dreamy, you’re in luck! Leesa Matresses are available online for all of you online shoppers like myself, or at the Leesa Dream Gallery in SoHo NYC and Virginia Beach. You can also try before you buy at over 80 West Elm stores nationwide. Still undecided? Try the Leesa Mattress in your own home for 100 nights risk-free AND with free shipping! Don’t like it? Simply return the mattress. That’s how confident Leesa is that you will fall in love with your new mattress. Once you enjoy your firsts nights sleep, you will question how you ever lived without a Leesa Mattress!  The Recommended Posts widget will appear here on the published site.
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BlindSpotz Cold Spot Sensors2/18/2018 
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Ahhhh Western New York! The home of freezing cold, lake effect snowy winters! Originally from the south,I literally freeze to death year round!!! I left Florida 6-7 years ago and I’m still not used to the cold weather here in NY. And to make things worse, I live in an older home with some areas that are a tab bit colder regardless of the season.
My kitchen has THREE doors that lead outdoors & in the winter it’s especially frustrating because I end up walking around my house in layers because I will be shivering in my kitchen & then sweating in my living room! I have no clue which door or maybe even window causes this cold issue!
Unfortunatly getting an energy audit through a contractor to figure out this cold spot issue is just not in our budget this year. I was convinced I would just have to deal with guessing where these cold spots were originating from, but then I stumbled upon a very simple way to find out if your house is energy-efficient: BlindSpotz.
What are BlindSpotz?
BlindSpotz are easy-to-use, removable home sensors to detect, diagnose and fix cold spots.You simply stick them on your wall next to any spot you feel the cold maybe seeping in from such as windows & doors and after 48 hours you’ll be able to tell the temperature in that specific area. Finding out the temperature will allow you to see if that specific area of the house needs to be more insulated, or if anything else can be done to prevent heat from escaping.
Here’s how BlindSpotz work
Each package of BlindSpotz comes with 8 sensors. On a colder day when the temperatures are below 32 degrees outside, you just simply peel the sensor and stick them in certain areas of the house that feel colder to you than others. For example, near windows and door frames, the basement entrance, near closets, cabinets, the attic and the garage. Once you stick the sensor in the cold spot, use your finger to rub the surface of the sticker until it is gray. This will activate the sensor. Once it’s gray, leave it in place for 48 hours.
Once 48 hours has passed, check the sensors to see what the temperature in that cold spot reads. Take a photo of any sensors measuring 50 or 55 degrees and email those photos to fixthecold@blindspotz.com. You will then receive various solutions to help keep that area warmer, as well as coupons that can be used at participating retailers and/or contractors.
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 There is no denying it, we feel special when someone sends us flowers! Regardless if those flowers came from that special someone in our lives, a relative or bestie, we still welcome that bouquet with a giant smile. Nothing makes us feel more important to that someone than a dozen roses that’s for sure! Flowers might bring us temporary joy & all of our social media acquaintances might have envy due to our latest flower humble brag online. But unfortunately, just like all the other great things in life, there is a downside. Sending flowers not only costs a small fortune, but that beautiful bouquet quickly dies and the process involved in sending them leaves quite the environmental footprint. Bummer!!!  The great news is, we have options!!! Yes, environmentally friendly options thanks to the Flowerling app!  What Is The Flowerling App? The Flowerling App is this sweet new app that allows you to send and receive digital flower bouquets and single roses (“Flowerlings”) to anyone in the world without breaking the bank AND without any of the environmental impacts associated with sending physical flowers. That’s right, it’s the zero-waste way of sending and receiving flowers!!! With more and more people focused on the state of our planet, Flowerling allows you to do what you already love to do –send flowers – but in a new way that brings joy and happiness to those who receive them,and makes a positive impact on the world we all share.  If you thought all The Flowerling app is, is a eco and wallet friendly option to sending and receiving flowers, then let me tell you how it’s more!!! Flowerling has partnered with the non-profit reforestation organization, The Eden Projects! For every Flowerling you send to a loved one, a tree is planted! That’s right a real, live, physical Mangrove Tree is planted in Madagascarto help the environment every time you send and receive flowers !!! So you can send and receive flowers and get that warm fuzzy felling inside while helping the environment! WooHoo!!!  How Does Flowerling Work? I’m sure now that you heard all about the awesomeness that is The Flowering App, you can’t wait to get started!!!  Just go to your App Store and download The Flowering App! Once you download the Flowerling App, you will be prompted to create an account.  Once you set up your account, shop away!!!
 Watch Your Flower Grow Just like a real flower, you can also watch your digital flowers bloom! The lifespan of a digital flower sent with Flowerling is 8 days. If you want your flower to last a little longer, just like in real life, you can purchase plant food to add a few days to it’s lifespan.  Making a purchase on the Flowerling App To make a purchase on the Flowerling app you’ll need to purchase coins with actual cash. Coins are used as currency on the app which. You can purchase 5 coins for $0.99, 10 coins for $1.99, etc. To purchase a single rose you’ll need 5 coins. Bouquets will cost you anywhere from 6 to 10 coins and vases are 3 to 5 coins!  To learn more about Flowerling you can visit their website FlowerlingApp.com “This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for the Flowerling App. I received information to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item and compensation to thank me for my participation.”
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Holiday Coffee Bar11/7/2017
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Ahhhhhhhh!!!!! It’s officially the start of the Holiday season! As excited as I am for all things festive, jolly & full of cheer! When I look at my calendar for the next 2-3 months, I end up feeling overwhelmed. So much to do!!!! So little time!!! How am I ever going to accomplish is all AND in my over the top fashion?
Dunkin' Donuts
The answer to doing it all in over the top fashion?!
Help kickstart your holiday season with Dunkin' Donuts from Dollar General. You can find a Dollar General near you with their store locator! Just click on the Dunkin' Donuts text above and find the store closest to you!!!
Dollar General
Thankfully for me, I literally live steps away from a Dollar General! So I usually just walk right over when I start to see my Dunkin' Donuts coffee start to get low. We don’t want a caffeine emergency now do we? So I make sure to stay nice and stocked, especially during the holiday season!
Once inside your local Dollar General, just head to the food & drink section of your local store and bam! You will see your beloved Dunkin' Donuts coffee sitting there all nice & pretty waiting for you to toss a bag or two into your basket! 
Why Dunkin' Donuts?
That’s simple! Dunkin’ Donuts is dedicated to providing a consistently smooth and delicious cup of high-quality coffee!!! Exactly what one needs when they start to glance at that over booked holiday calendar. Makes life a tad bit easier to take in with a cup of high quality joe in you hand!
Dunkin’ Donuts also strongly believes that a great cup of coffee can help transform your day. By providing you with the emotional and physical fuel you need to help transition and prepare for what lies ahead, a cup of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee gets you started and keeps you running. We know your Dunkin’ Donuts coffee doesn’t make you YOU, but it helps. Especially when tackling that never ending holiday to-do list!
Because Dunkin’ Donuts coffee is available in a variety of formats, blends, and flavors, there are many different ways to experience the positive boost Dunkin’ Donuts coffee provides, whenever and wherever you want it!!!
Coffee Bar!
Help spread that holiday cheer this year by fueling up your loved ones! Nothing says Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays like a smooth and delicious cup of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. Setting up a coffee bar at your next holiday family gathering. Or at you next PTA meeting or heck, maybe even at your next morning coffee chat with the besties can bring a huge smile to your loved ones over worked and beyond stressed faces!!! Dunkin’ Donuts does make everything better after all ;-)
You will want to make sure your Coffee Bar has something to snack on! It’s a fact people will rave about something when their tummy’s are full. Nothing pairs better with Dunkin’ Donuts coffee than Dunkin’ Donuts, Donuts! So I love adding donuts to my Coffee Bars!
Decor Ideas? I keep it over the top simple! Things that look fabulous, but easy to assemble. I love paper cutouts that I can tape up in a few minutes and take down and tuck away in a drawer just as fast when I’m finished. Letter stickers also work wonders!
All those super light weight and foam ornaments you see everywhere? They work just as well as wall decor with a piece of duck tape on the back as they do on your festive tree!!!
Don't forget those holiday mugs!!!! Coffee Bars are the perfect excuse for you to display your holiday mug collection or even a fabulous excuse to buy more!
What Bar is complete without paper straws?!?! I Love using paper straws as coffee stirring sticks since they are always so festive and pretty!!! They always add glam to my Coffee Bar setups!
Make sure to provide your Coffee Bar guest with plates, napkins, and all of those coffee add-ons like creamer, milk, sugar etc...
Who doesn’t love a photo booth!?!?! A good way for the whole internet to see all of your Coffee Bar hard work is by setting a few photo props on your bar! Let your guest pose in front of the Coffee Bar being all sorts of cute and silly and posting that silliness all over the web!!!!
Free Printable!!!
All You Need Is Santa & A Good Cup Of Coffee!!!
Print one of these festive signs for FREE by clicking the download link below. The sign will print out to a full sheet of paper that you can frame in an 8x10 photo frame. Want to print small like I did? Just use the photo option on your printer and a piece of photo paper and print a 4x6! 
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What is your favorite Dunkin’ Donuts blend or flavor your kicking off the Holiday Season with? Are you excited for the Holiday Season?
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Post Consumer Brands are bringing on the fun this fall! Family time is set to become even more fun with the chance to Win 1 of 500 Nintendo Switch Prize Packs, each including a Nintendo Switch system and a Super Mario Odyssey game.
With a great taste your family will love, you can now find specially marked Post boxes in-stores for a limited time.
In order to enter, Find your code inside your cereal box and enter at the Postsweepstakes.com/nintendoswitch site. The Promotion has started and ends on 3/31/2018. It is only open to legal residents of the 50 US states and Washington, DC, 18 years of age or older.
This is something to get excited about!
Nintendo Switch combines the power of a home console with the mobility of a handheld. So you get more time to play the games you love, like Super Mario Odyssey, however you like.
Post cereals include Honey Bunches of Oats®, the perfect combination of crispy and sweet flakes, plus crunchy clusters, plus a touch of honey. With over 35 flavors, Malt-O-Meal® cereal has something for every taste bud in the family. Honeycomb® is made with honey and the big pieces are as perfect for snacking as they are in your cereal bowl. Sample the big honey taste! Golden Crisp® is a satisfyingly sweet and crunchy puffed wheat cereal that puts the fun in Breakfast. Post Alpha-Bits has the great taste and alphabet delight that kids and moms L-O- V-E. Grape-Nuts® has been a morning staple people love. It’s power-packed nutrition with a satisfying crunch. It is also whole grain, non GMO, an excellent source of fiber and a vegan product.
Head to your local Walmart and grab these specially marked boxes to enter for a chance to win these exciting #PrizesWithPost!
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Winter Storm Survival Checklist10/24/2017
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Do you know how to prepare for a winter storm? Most of us will face some type of severe winter weather in our lifetime. Even if you live in the tropics, you may travel somewhere for a ski trip and then get stuck in a surprise blizzard due to changes in weather patterns. Hey, it happened to me on a Montreal trip a few years ago! I escaped one blizzardy tundra for another -_-
One of the biggest risks with winter storms is their ability to trap you indoors for days at a time due to unsafe road conditions. Winter storms can even knock out your power, heat and communication devices if it snows enough to mess with power lines. With a REALLY bad winter storm, you can sometimes be trapped inside for a week due to closed roads, schools and businesses, so it’s best to be prepared.
Living on Chautauqua Lake & minutes away from Lake Erie, it’s safe to say we get our fair share of winter storms. That darn lake effect snow usually guarantees us at least one major winter storm a year. Once October hits, it’s not shocking at all to see snowflakes on our weather apps if WNY/NWPA is where you call home.
Apparently in 2006, a blizzard hit Lake Erie pretty hard right before Halloween and no local will ever EVER let you forget it! (I didn’t move here until 2011). If I learned even one valuable lesson from all those blizzard of 2006 tales, it’s that you head to your local Giant Eagle once you start buying pumpkin everything to stock up on those winter storm survival items! You want to be nice and prepared for whatever Mother Nature might bring you weather wise!
Why Giant Eagle? Fuel Perks!
Launched on 9/28/17, not only do shoppers now get discounts on GetGo’s gas, prescription copays, Curbside Express orders and giftcards, now shoppers also can redeem their points on up to 20% off their total grocery bill or up to a free tank of gas! That’s right, YOU choose how you’d like to use your perks! The more you choose to shop with Giant Eagle, the more you save on the things YOU actually want!!!
More Perks, More Places, More Savings. Learn how the Perks Program works and get 100 bonus perks by clicking here!
There really are so many great benefits to the fuelperks! program. I love how I can earn perks on fuel purchases and have the choice to redeem on food OR fuel. When it’s time to redeem you can look forward to $0.10 off per gallon of gas OR 2% off your groceries!!! I’m all about those lower gas prices this time of year with all those fall activities I’m driving to, so I’m always redeeming my perks for fuel!
Once winter hits and I'm not driving as much, hello lower grocery bills since you can redeem on up to 20% off any grocery order (in a single transaction of up to $10,000 in qualifying purchases). Perks accumulated above 20% may be used on a future shopping trip!
How Do I Apply For Fuel Perks?
Do you have a Giant Eagle Advantage Card? Yes? Then that’s it! You already have Fuel Perks! Your Giant Eagle Advantage Card will track when you earn and redeem perks!
If you don’t have a Giant Eagle Advantage Card and you’d like to sign up for one, you can visit the Customer Service desk at your neighborhood Giant Eagle where you can register for free in less than five minutes! Or, you can register by phone; just call 1-800-553-2324.
If you don't have an advantage card and would like to sign up to track when you earn and redeem perks, you can visit theCustomer Service desk. Or, you canregister by phone; just call 1-866-620-0216.
How Can I View My Perks?
Winter Storm Survival List
Now that you know you will earn perks while shopping at Giant Eagle for Winter Storm Supplies, let me tell you what I suggest you pick up on your shopping trip!
3 Days Worth Of Bottled Water Per Person
Make sure you keep your house nice and stocked up on water! Your pipes can freeze during a winter storm and you will want plenty to drink! Experts say to keep a 3 Days stock, so that’s what I’m going with. I even suggest filling a few pans full of water and a few empty milk jugs if a storm is on its way. That way if your pipes freeze, you can still flush your toilets, wash your face, brush your teeth etc. without using all of your bottled drinking water.
3 Days Of Food Per Person
Nothing worse than running out of food! Keep your house stocked with canned goods/non parishables. Ramen is another great option because you can soak your ramen in water and the noodles will soften in 10-15 minutes if you lose power! I also like to keep peanut butter and jelly on hand! We always have a ridiculous amount of bread in our house, so if a storm is about to hit, we can have pb&j sandwitches! Plus peanut butter is filled with protein, so it will keep you nice and fueled.
If you have pets, don’t forget about them!!! Keep a few cans of food on hand for them as well. That way if your furbaby runs out of dry food before the storm passes, they won’t be going hungry. 
Bathroom Items
I think every last person on earth has had a nightmare of running out of toilet paper! Don’t let your nightmare become a reality during that blizzard and keep your house nice and stocked of TP!!!
If you’re a female, then another nightmare would be getting a monthly visit from Aunt Flo and being out of supplies. Keep an extra stash in your bathroom for emergencies such as severe winter weather! Have little ones in the house?! Diapers!!!! Keep a ridiculous amount of diapers on hand!!!! Knowone wants to deal with a poopy situation!!!! 
Medical Supplies
Does your family have a first aid kit?!? If you’re answer is no, this might be the time to get one! With roads being unsafe to travel on, it could take a while for a professional to come save the day if trouble were to arise. Have basic supplies on hand to hold you over.
Do you take prescriptions?! Make sure you have enough to make it though the storm! If you can get a few months supply at a time, Winter is the time to take advantage! Stay stocked. I also suggest keeping a basic pain reliever on hand! Being trapped indoors with your family for a week can bring on a few headaches. That pain reliever will become your bestie ;-) 
Lighting
Since we were all little, no matter where in the world you live, flashlights, batteries, lighters and candles are a must have for your house in case of a power outage! If the snow gets heavy and power lines start going down, you will be thanking your lucky stars you have your basics on hand!
Kitchen Supplies
Snow storm or not, your family is going to be making those same messes they do year on out! Make sure you have enough paper towels, hand wipes, garbage bags etc to make it though the storm! If you’re trapped inside for a week, you will want a somewhat livable/clean space to dwell in.
Basic Winter Supplies
Eventually all that snow is going to start melting and you’re going to have to trek into the cold outdoors once again! Make sure you have hats and gloves! You will also want a ice scraper to chip all that ice and snow off of your car.
Things like kitty litter and snow salt can come in handy if you’re car is too snowed in and you need to get it out of that spot! Sometimes the roads can be clear as day, but your car is “trapped”due to chunks of snow and ice. Snow salt and kitty litter can do wonders. Every single winter weather emergency site mentions having plenty of blankets on hand! First thing that comes to my mind is duh! We all have comforters! If you’re power and heat go out, you will want to bury yourself in as many blankets as possible. A comforter may not be enough, so make sure you have a few spare blankets around. You will also want your car filled with gas!! If you’re car has too little gas in it, you may not be able to start your vehicle once it’s safe to hit the roads again. If you need to drive due to an emergency situation, you will be thankful for that gas tank being filled since your local GetGo will most likely be closed due to the severe weather. 
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LG ~ Prep For The Holidays10/22/2017 The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service for free  Omg!!! I swear there is nothing better than new appliances!! All those fabulous upgraded features you get to play with once you’re new appliances are set up is always exciting!!!! Makes you feel silly for waiting THAT long to upgrade since your old appliances now feel like they were from the prehistoric age. New appliances are the perfect upgrade this time of year due to all that holiday cooking and baking! Makes cookie time that mush more fun knowing that when you go to snap that picture for Instagram, you will not only have shiny new appliances in the background, but Insta-worthy cookies thanks to your new oven working its magic.  One thing I am always thankful for once the holiday season hits is my double oven! You are able to whip up more baked good without adding hours to your day!!! If you’re a mom like myself that constantly runs out of time during the day to complete than never ending to-do list. A double oven will be your new best friend! This LG double-oven gas range with LG ProBake Convection has the heating element in the back of the oven for even heating throughout. The smaller upper oven heats food quickly, while the larger bottom oven heats multiple food dishes simultaneously. The LG EasyClean feature on this LG double-oven gas range cleans the oven in 10 minutes.  Not going to lie, the InstaView feature onthe LG InsaView is kind of amazing! Simply knock quickly on the right-hand refrigerator door and a sleek glass panel illuminates letting you see inside the easy-access compartment without ever opening the door!!! I just love that I can check the refrigerator for last minute holiday ingredients without needing to open the door and waste energy. My shopping list just got a hole lot easier to update!  Save on LG at Best Buy Are you ready to update that kitchen? Want to save on that new appliance purchase? The totally awesome news is you can save up to $600 on an LG kitchen appliance package right now at Best Buy! See details on how to save HERE. So head on over to your local Best Buy and check out all the LG fabulousness today. As always Best Buy will have their team of professionals there to assist you if you have questions.  Let’s Chat! What Holiday treats do you make every year?
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Get Organized for Fall10/17/2017
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Are you looking to get organized during this busy time of year? Are you looking to have everything in place and ready before the fall festivities kick in? Do you have plans to get your meals prepped and planned before the holidays? Are you looking for a way to preserve your traditional recipes or create a budget for your seasonal shopping? If you need a little extra help getting your fall plans finished, check out this great deal at Walmart on the Scotch™ Thermal Laminator.
The Scotch™ Thermal Laminator is on rollback during the months of October to December for only $17.88! Laminators are typically priced at $19.97 so this is the time to buy! 
I know how important it is to save money when you’re getting organized for the fall, so be sure to check out this great deal at Walmart!
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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service for free.  Give Your Kitchen A Fabulous Makeover With GE Appliances! Cheers to the beginning of the holiday season!!! Prepping your home to entertain all those guests walking in your door over the next few months can be exciting, yet ridiculously stressful. Being a wanna-be chef myself, I know for a fact having up to date appliances will take a ton of stress off of your shoulders so you can truly enjoy the season. The good news is, when your ready to commit to that fabulous kitchen makeover, my favorite spot to pick up all things electronic, Best Buy, has their experts on hand, ready to show you the newest GE appliances and even share with you tips on how to get that killer deal you are after! As always, Best Buy offers unbeatable prices on all GE appliances!  GE Appliances Really Do Glam Up Your Kitchen! I swear giving your kitchen an update with the most glam & modern styles will make all that cooking and baking even more enjoyable. Think about all those beyond delicious recipes you pinned on Pinterest. Wouldn’t it be fun to finally try a few this holiday season? Think of how many amazing Instagram photos you can post showing off your newest cookie recipe creations without old and totally embarrassing appliances in the photo background. Instead, everyone will see your brand spanking new, totally glam GE appliances! GE – a unified appearance that is easy to mix, match, and make all your own! The very modern style adds a special touch to the beauty of your kitchen with the clean lines, minimal curves, and a streamlined look! Everyday routines become amazingly simple with next generation features. Brilliant touches that answer real-life needs.  How many times have you purchased something because it looked glam, but when you got home it was only pretty to look at? With a beyond reputable reputation, GE puts performance above all and then ties in an outstanding, glamorous look, making the GE appliances the perfect choice for your home.  How many of you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? As much as I love to cook, one thing that truly sucks about making such a large feast is not having enough space and burners to cook everything at once. The edge to edge cooktop of the GE Profile Gas Range has enough space to get job done quickly!!! So much more space than a typical range! Oh, and it is also a convection oven! Cook that turkey and make those mashed potatoes on one fabulous appliance!  Saving the best for last!!!!! What if I told you there is a refrigerator that makes coffee?!?? Sounds like a dream come true doesn’t it? The GE Keurig Kcup French Door Refrigerator has a coffee maker in the door of a refrigerator! I don’t know about you, but I’m totally obsessed! I love how the coffee maker is built right into the refrigerator door so it does not have to taking up any counter space.  Just when you thought I couldn’t top anything else, I have more fabulous news!!! Not only are the features of these GE products the most glam and fabulous things ever, but they also have some incredible savings available right now at Best Buy!! You can save up to $1,200 when you buy four or more GE Profile ar select GE appliances. Savings are based on the number of appliances purchased and whether you purchase any bonus models. You will receive a GE Appliances (GEA) Visa prepaid card with a value up to $1,200. Find out more details on these incredible savings by visiting HERE! Let’s Chat! Are you hosting any guest over the holidays? How are you getting your home ready?
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 The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service for free One of the loves in life is definitely technology! I'm the gal who always NEEDS the latest phones, tablets & computers. Just yesterday my hubby texted me from work reminding me that I already have an iPhone 7+ and to stop with the new iPhone thoughts after he watched the apple preview! Funny thing was I never even mentioned it to him! He just knew new technology would be on my mind since I just need it all!  However, one thing that really gets on my nerves is how some people are using all of this fabulous technology to do bad things. You know, like hack into other people’s personal computers and steal WiFi and so forth. Living behind a shopping plaza and next to an elementary school, I know first hand how shady some folks can be when it comes to technology. I’m always amazed at the lengths some people will go to steal from someone else. It really is sad that we have to password all of our electronics to ensure safety. My daughter would live on her iPad if we let her, so electronic safety is definitely a top priority with all the weirdos out there!  Let Me Introduce You To CUJO! If technology is your bestie & technology safety is a top priority, CUJO will be your latest obsession! What at an I talking about? Let me explain this technology awesomeness ~ CUJO is a smart firewall for the connected home, designed to bring business-level security to the home network. This one device will secure all devices connecting to the WiFi router. CUJO detects and blocks malicious sites, viruses, and hacks. Think of it like antivirus for your entire network. Plus, CUJO lets you control what your kids access online and keep them safe. Like I said, how can you not be obsessed with this level of Internet security?! Your computer, tablets, phones and even devices such as Rokus and printers can be monitored from the palm of your very own hand!  PARENTAL CONTROLS FEATURES: - parental controls for all devices - internet filter - time limits - social media monitoring - pause internet - alerts and reporting - remote administration - user profiles and settings  MAIN FEATURES • BUSINESS-LEVEL INTERNET SECURITY • GUARDS ALL DEVICES • PARENTAL CONTROLS • CONNECT TO ROUTER, CONTROL WITH APP • BLAZING FAST (built with 1GB Ethernet)  The CUJO set up process was easy peasy. After you get the CUJO connected to an open port on your router, grab your smart phone and head to getcujo.com/startup , download the app and set up your CUJU on your phone. If you happen to run into any issues , you can call their tech support for help. Once I was finished with the setup process, I was left in total shock when the CUJO detected ALL of the devices connected to my home network instantly. I was expecting to spend a good portion of my afternoon setting things up to perfection since we have a lot of devices. #TechJunkieProbz , but the CUJO app detected and identified every last device very quickly. Nothing better than quick and easy setup!  Now for the fun part! I'm sure you have multiple people in your household you will want to monitor! Since you will want to limit things for only a select few such as children, you can set up different profiles in your CUJO app and apply restrictions to different devices. That's right, YOU have total control over what each profile can access on the internet. You can even set up ridiculously restricted profiles to control the devices that your super little ones will access. My daughter is 5 so one of my favorite features is being able to set time limits to keep screen time in check. The app will show you when the device last accessed the internet, and you can even pause the internet from the app!  Did you fall in love with CUJO? You can head to Best Buy or bestbuy.com today and purchase one of these bad boys for yourself!
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Hiking ~ What To Pack6/25/2017
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People are always shocked when I tell them I love a good ole hike! A girly girl in the woods?! Yes! You can be a total fashionista and still have a blast hitting the trails. A little dirt won't kill ya. I promise. You WILL survive and even have a little fun.
All photos in this post were taken with the LG Grace camera. Minus the photos including the phone.
Plus hiking gear can be pretty fun to shop for. You will definitely want a reliable cellphone on hand incase of an emergency. You just never know what can happen when exploring the great outdoors, so you want to be prepared. My husbands new $49.88 PLUS Plan from Walmart Family Mobile, powered by T-Mobile phone just happens to do the trick for us. His fabulous LG Grace we picked up in the Walmart electronics section will be our family's go to for taking memorable photos, making sure we don't get lost via the maps app, and the brains we need on our hikes to find out what plants we happen to be seeing at that very moment since google knows all.
My hubby has been with Walmart mobile for a little over a year now! This year he decided to upgrade his existing plan to the $49.88 PLUS Plan featuring Unlimited Talk, Text & Data, which now includes up to 15 GB of 4G LTE† data, then 2G* powered by T-Mobile’s nationwide 4G LTE† network .With the amount of outdoor activities we have planned over the summer, unlimited data (*Includes up to 15GB of 4G LTE† data then 2G*)is a dream come true! No more worring if you have used too much! Just google all those outdoors questions you have since data is UNLIMITED (Includes up to 15GB of 4G LTE† data then 2G*)!!!
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It's now easier than ever to have no contract with a clear monthly service plan!!!! You just pick a phone. My husband picked the beyond fabulous LG Grace! Then pick a plan such as the $49.88 PLUS Plan featuring Unlimited Talk, Text & Data (Includes up to 15GB of 4G LTE† data then 2G*) , activate your new phone , and GO! You can even switch to Walmart Family Mobile AND keep your current phone. The best part of all? There are no activation fees, late charges AND more data on most plans so you can enjoy more savings!!! With these savings we can definitely plan more family outings and do more this summer!
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One of our favorite local spots to hike is the Chautauqua Gorge State Forest. It's beautiful AND the perfect spot to bring the kiddos. Challenging enough to keep things exciting, yet it's a shorter trek through the woods that won't wear them out.
About 5-10 minutes down the dirt path and you will reach the breathtaking water! If your kiddo is like mine, after that hike through the woods, they will definitely want to hop into that water to cool off and swim. Definitely bring swimsuits.
Do you love the great outdoors and want to get out more and explore? Or are you a little nervous about just traipsing through nature? Hiking is definitely something you want to do your homework on before heading out! But don’t worry, you landed in the right spot if you're wondering on what you should bring.
All the gear you will need on a beginner/intermediate hike! I'm sure you will have other favorites you will want to pack once you have a few hikes down, but this list right here is the holy grail of must have items! Toss all of these items into your backpack and you will be set for your hike through the woods.
Map
The very first thing you will want to do is try & consolidate. Do you really need to bring EVERYTHING? What if I told you three of those items in the collage above could turn into one? That's right! Now that you have your LG Grace with an awesome Walmart Family Mobile plan, you can ditch that bulky map since you can download a maps app! You can now search any location and find your way with a simple search on maps now that you have a cellphone with a larger bucket of data (15GB of 4G LTE† then 2G* powered by T-Mobile’s nationwide 4G LTE network!).
Camera
The other item you can ditch on that must have hiking gear list is a camera. Keep that DSLR safe at home now that you own a LG Grace! Every last photo, besides photos of the actual LG Grace were taken with the LG Grace! You can take all those photos for your scrapbook with your LG Grace since it has one incredible camera!
Backpack
I'm all about the fancy designer backpacks. I have loads of them for when I travel. Hiking? Keep the backpack simple. Save that new packpack to match your travel outfit next month since there is a good chance your bag will get dirty. If you're on the smaller weight side like myself, you will definitely want a smaller backpack so it doesn't end up weighing you down.
Water
You definitely do not want to forget the H2o! You will be plenty thirsty while on your hike. My daughter is a water hater and the girl chugs water while we're in the woods. The heat and the buring of all those calories does a number on your body. So stay hydrated!
Nutritious Snack
You will definitely want a snack in your backpack! Just like your body will be dying for that water, I guarantee it will have you starving to death as well! My favorite snack while hiking is a banana. Filled with potassium to keep me moving and beyond delicious. Not a banana fan? Granola bars are another favorite of mine as well!
Sunscreen/Bug Repellent
Another packing consolidation hack is to find a sunscreen that has bug repellent in it!!! One less thing to toss in that backpack! Keep those pesky mosquitoes away while protecting your skin from those sunny rays AT THE SAME TIME! This is definitely an item you will not want to forget. Nothing worse than having a blast in the woods and then looking like a lobster with chicken pox that evening because you forgot your sunscreen/bug repellent.
Hand Towel
In the middle of summer when the temps get ridiculously high, you will be so happy you tossed that towel into your bag to wipe away those sweat drops running down your face! Did you get wet? You can dry yourself off with your handy dandy towel as well!!
Wipes
A must have!!!! As much as I love hiking, I HATE getting dirty! I can stay pretty darn clean thanks to my wipes. Splashed with mud? No problem! Gone in seconds because of those magical
wipes. 
Sunglasses
Keep that sun out of your eyes with a pair of shades. I'm a total hat lover, but I get too sweaty wearing hats on hikes. I feel I have to take them off every so often to wipe away that ring of wetness around the brim. So I opt for the sunglasses to keep that sun away.
So now that you have your hiking gear under control, grab your Walmart Family Mobile phone,your backpack filled with your hiking gear and of course the family and get to exploring this glorious world we live in this summer.
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Do you hike with your family during the summer? How would you use the $49.88 PLUS Plan from Walmart Family Mobile, powered by T-Mobile?
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