Lunch BLOX

Rubbermaid has come up with a great new idea for the school lunches that we are all making and packing these days....

They call it the LUNCH BLOX....


The Rubbermaid LunchBlox Sandwich Kit saves space and stays organized in any lunch bag! 

 

The features of this product include:
     *Modular containers snap together in to save space in your lunch bag
     *Kit includes specially designed Blue Ice™ pack that works with LunchBlox containers to keep lunches chilled on the go
     *Containers are perfectly portioned for lunch foods commonly carried away from home
     *Microwave-, dishwasher- and freezer-safe and BPA-free
     *The Sandwich Kit includes a sandwich container sized for regular and specialty breads, two snack containers (perfect for yogurt or nuts) and a snack container (perfect for fruits, vegetables and
chips)

They are so fun!  We have taken it to park days and the girls love the small containers!  I love that they fit together, and I also love the ice block that is molded to fit!  What a great idea!

I was given this free to try and review, but all the opinions expressed are my own.  

The LunchBlox Sandwich Kit is currently available for purchase at Rubbermaid.com, Target, Kmart, Kroger, Safeway, Bi-Lo, Winn-Dixie, HEB, other grocery stores and select Wal-Mart stores. 

Combat....the ANTs!!

I recently had the opportunity to try COMBAT's latest product.....and just in the nick of time!

As we were cleaning up the yard and pulling weeds, this "LITTLE" group came out of nowhere!

 I read the directions and it was super easy to use.  You just squirt some little drops around where the ants are and they go right to it!

I was pleasantly surprised that it worked SO quickly!

The very next day, there were NO ants to be found!  I was thrilled!

Some info from Combat:

• One of the fastest active ingredients you can buy to kill ants
• Insect nerve poison kills ants by contact or ingestion.
• Starts killing ants in hours so you can see immediate results.
• High secondary colony kill. Kills ants in a domino effect, eliminating the source of the infestation.

Combat® Source Kill Max Ant Killing Gel gets your ant problem under control in just three to five days. It’s formulated to attract ants quickly, while its fast-acting insecticide, Fipronil, starts killing in hours. Worker ants return to the colony and feed the bait to the larvae and to the queen, eliminating the entire ant colony. This gel is easy to use so you can apply it in cracks, crevices and other hard-to-reach places.
Combat® Source Kill Max Ant Killing Gel is effective against Carpenter, Pharaoh, Argentine, Cornfield, Odorous House, Thief, Pavement, White Footed, and Little Black Ants.

I highly recommend this product.

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I received this to try for free, but all opinions and results are my own.

Backpack insert review and giveaway

GREATEST. INVENTION. EVER.

I can remember my mom griping at me about carrying too many books in my backpack in high school. When I went to college, I lived at one end of campus and when I left in the morning, I had to take everything for the whole day with me.  I had a full class load and tutored math, so I didn't get to come home until late in the day.  This would have SAVED ME!!!

Here we are with back to school season starting....The stores have crayons, pencils, and notebooks out already.  So  since were talking back to school, here is something great for your kids...

This is an exclusive look at a brand new product that is just being released.  You will want one for each of your kids!  This is called the SpinePal.

SpinePal in backpack

This is an insert for your backpack that will allow your books to be up against your spine and not flopping around.  It keeps all the weight to the back and up against your spine so its better for your back.  It also makes your backpack stand up rather than falling over.  It works with most any backpack (so you can use that hello kitty, spiderman, princess, etc backpack).

The rolling packs give you a false sense of health because they still have to pick it up to put it in and out of the car or bus.  Plus....will they REALLY roll it?  REALLY?


The insert is quite simple to use:

1) Open backpack fully, loosen all straps
2) Make sure the arm bars are collapsed
3) Place the insert into the pack----without yet loading any textbooks into the insert
4) Expand the arm bars
5) Load Laptop into compartment closest to the back
6) Load Text books into the insert--by putting the heaviest books closer to the back-the text books can be put in vertically or horizontally depending on the size
7) Use the interior expanded area near the expanded belts for lighter material (i.e. lunch bag, jacket, folders)

The insert should only have to be placed "once" into the bag.
The pack can be hung from ..for example an interior school locker hook. However, it is designed for the zipper of the pack to be opened up exposing accessing to the insert/ books (like unzipping a garment bag).
It would not require taking the insert out of the pack.


Mark Viau and his 2 kids are the inventors of this great product.

Mark Viau, Deja Viau and Canyon Viau (pronounced "VIEW")

 I totally wish I had this in college!

Here is the YOUTUBE video with more information, or check out their Facebook page.




You can be the first to own this great product!  Just email Mark.  They will take your credit card info &  how many you are buying.  

You will also get a free KoolSpoon with your purchase.  (I reviewed these HERE)

THIS IS A DEAL FOR YOU SINCE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THEY HAVE OFFERED THE PRODUCT!!



Now for the best part.....They are giving one away!

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BLOG HOP time

What is a blog hop?

A blog hop is a linky list that is SHARED ON MULTIPLE BLOGS.
When several blogs put the same linky list code on their blog, the
exact same list appears on each blog.

Blog visitors can submit their entries on any blog that contains the list.
The entries will appear on each blog where the list resides.

Blog readers see the same list on each blog, and can "HOP" from blog
to blog seeing the same list of links to follow: BLOG HOP!


  WANNA HOP WITH ME?

10% off Pampered Chef & Giveaway

I love Pampered Chef stuff.  I love to cook.  I guess that goes hand in hand.  There are so many fun gadgets and "must have" items! 

Some of my favorites:  

The deep covered baker.  It is so useful in making "quick" dinners.  You can microwave chicken breasts in the microwave and they turn out so moist and juicy!  (you can even use them partially frozen!)

Make-Your-Own Chips Set.  Make super yummy chips in your microwave!  They are sooo GOOD!

Manual Food Processor.  You can make salsa in seconds and so much more. I like to use it to chop strawberries (for strawberry shortcake).

Mix ‘N Chop.  Its great for when you forget to thaw some hamburger.  You just drop that brick of meat in the pan and mash at it with the mix 'n chop!  Its great!!

Quick Stir pitcher.  I LOVE this!  It mixes your drink with the push of a plunger.

I will be placing an order on July 30th.


I will give you 10% off your ENTIRE order

*PLUS*


Spend $60 or more and get the Ice Cream Scoop FREE!

You can order on my website.  Go to my facebook page and you will find a link.

Just click on "SHOP" on the lower left side. Choose option 1 (invited to a show) and type in lorri

The 10% discount won't show up on the website, but I will make sure you get it...or you can email me your order.

  Now for the giveaway...

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I am an independent consultant 

Let's be honest

Let's be honest....I really don't love to do laundry, dishes, house cleaning, chores, pay the bills, etc, etc, etc....who does, really?  REALLY?  These are all things that must (Unfortunately) be done.....like it or not.  Most of the time I recruit my little "helpers" to get laundry folded and things picked up.

Purex has just released a fun new promotion that makes light of the "challenging" things in life.  Right now there are 18 funny videos.  Some of my favorites are "Diet Soda,"  "Lost and Found," and "Two's a Pair."'  (I have honestly worn mis-matched socks because I couln't find the match.)

You can find the videos on Purex or on YOUTUBE.

Now for the best part....

Go watch the videos...  while your there, like, share, and retweet your favorite.  Come back and report your favorite one, your tweet, share, and like.  Leave a comment for each you do.  You will get one entry per thing you do.  You could get lots of entries!

3 LUCKY winners will each win a free bottle of PUREX!

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AVON CALLING

AVON CALLING.....

How long has it been?  Did you know that Avon is still alive and thriving!  They offer so many fun things from jewelery and makeup to perfume and clothes!  If you have seen a brochure in a while, you should check them out!


There are some super wonderful deals going on right now!
They have an ANEW 2 week ultimate kit for $25.
 Another HOT deal is the Foot Works Cherry Ice 5-Piece set.
Go HERE to check out all the fun special offers going on RIGHT NOW!
Going, Going, GONE!  is the outlet section for the best deals with up to 70% off!

As if THAT wasn't motivating enough....LORRI has sweetened the deal!


OK...The first 25 people to visit Lorri's website and register will receive a $5 rebate when you order at least $10.

In addition,  you can get $.99 shipping on ANY order...yes ANY size order!  WHAT?!?  And FREE shipping if you spend over $30 

Also, the 50th person to visit during campaign 14 beginning today, will receive The Ultimate Gold Skin Care Bundle valued at $50 (includes, cleanser, day cream, night cream & black and gold clutch purse).  She will track her site visits as they come through, so it will be easy to tell who got the 50th hit!


Make sure when your shopping you see her picture at the top of the website.



Must visit site between June 19 - June 27 for give-away to be valid.


Come back and comment when you make a purchase and let us know what fun things you find!

Here's an idea....a dry one.

I have an embarrassing secret..........I sweat..............ALOT.  

I can remember in middle school when I had P.E. class and my mom had got me roll on deodorant.  I hated it because it was runny and sticky.  Later that day, in another class, I would have drips run down my side and I can vividly remember thinking that the deodorant was still just runny (not realizing that it was sweat).  I was super frustrated with liquid roll on and when I actually had a say in what I got, I swore I would never ever get liquid roll on deodorant again.

I have had many experiences through life that involve sweat.  I finally discovered prescription strength stuff that "slowed the flow."  Now days, I only use the prescription once every few months and regular deodorant other times.

Dry Idea Deodorant & Antiperspirant

I had the opportunity to try Dry Idea's Advanced Dry Roll-On 24 hour antiperspirant & deodorant.  It comes in liquid roll on, gel, or solid.  The roll on offers 24 hour protection, is hypo allergenic, contains vitamin E and is a fast drying microcotton formula.

I was skeptical at first because it's a liquid roll on deodorant....flash back to my middle school days (*shudder*)...  I didn't have high hopes and was set in my mind that roll on liquid ones DON'T work.  I tried it on a day I didn't have to go anywhere (so my nightmare from middle school could unfold in the safety of my own home).....guess what.....there was no roll on "run off" at all......can I just say I was shocked!  This really was a DRY IDEA!  Since it worked fine for a "lazy" day (do those exist?!) I tried it before my workout for the day.....and it worked.  I have used it for about a week now and I am so amazed!  I am seriously a heavy sweater, so this is truly amazing!  Now that you have TMI.....

You can win a coupon to try it free!  3 winners will be chosen!

You can enter by leaving a comment of what you prefer (liquid, solid, gel)
You can get an extra entry by sharing a sweaty story or embarrassing moment
You can get 1 more by following me on facebook

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Dry Idea is also doing a sweepstakes with $1000 in prizes.  You can sign up by going HERE.


Dry Idea provided a free sample of their Advanced Dry Roll-On so I could review them.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own....including the true...and embarrassing story!  :-)

WINNERS!

HERE IS A LIST OF THE WINNERS!!!

Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler

Crystal L Allen  

Honey Bunches of Oats

Sweetheart  (sweetheart4171@.......)

Elisa  (eksing@g.......) 

Melissa Williams

Jamie Tomkins

IF YOUR NAME IS LISTED, PLEASE EMAIL ME at mindyremail-giveaway@yahoo.com with your mailing address! 

CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS, and watch for new giveaways coming SOON!