Dale & Thomas Popcorn Giveaway

Have you figured out what to get your dad for father's day yet?  If your father is anything like mine, he's IMPOSSIBLE to shop for.  He's got everything he needs, and doesn't have anything he really collects.

But dads ALWAYS love food.  And thanks to Dale & Thomas Popcorn, they can have some awesome popcorn for Fathers Day!

I received a sampler box of popcorn from Dale & Thomas popcorn.  The box was beautiful, and had a pretty blue ribbon wrapped around it.  Inside, were four bags of popcorn.  White Cheddar & Black Pepper, Cinnamon Swirl, Carmel, and Kettle Corn.  Four bags of 100% yummy popcorn.  Any dad would love this, and you can win some below!

Tweet Leap!

So, I'm sorta new to twitter, but thanks to the Tweet Leap from Amber at Scent Surplus, I'm joining in on Twitter!  I'm CattleCupcakes, to feel free to follow along!  I am starting to love Twitter, and it's been a hard road to get to that place.  LOL!

Here are the rules:

Follow @scentsurplus and the 10 co-hosts listed below + 10 additional participating tweeps!

1.	twitter.com/co_mtnmom	Tami
2.	twitter.com/chasingsupermom	Bekki
3.	twitter.com/cattlecupcakes	Megan
4.	twitter.com/courtneylynne09	Courtney
5.	twitter.com/IrishItalianKS	Katherine
6.	twitter.com/kewkew34	Karen
7.	twitter.com/swade005	Sasha
8.	twitter.com/DCWorkingMommy	Jennifer

Link up your Twitter profile below to participate. And don’t forget to spread the #TweetLeap love!

Shoplet Review

 

I’ve got another great product review today for you from Shoplet.com.  As a product reviewer for Shoplet, I get to try great office supplies!  Today I’m reviewing a few great writing utensils.

The PaperMate Inkjoy 700 RT Ballpoint Pen is great for everyday use.  In 4 different colors, these pens are great to keep in your arsenal!  Usually a ballpoint pen will have problems distributing the ink continuously, and you’ll end up with some letters not being drawn completely-but not these pens!  They write just beautifully.  I wish the cushions for your fingers were a little softer, but that’s a personal preference.

The Sharpie Premium Pen is my new favorite.  It’s sleek, stainless steel body writes beautifully, and the best part is that it doesn’t bleed through!  I love that I can be confident enough to write on anything with this without being scared it’s going to go to the next page. 

The Sharpie Gel Highlighter is a bird of a different color.  The highlighters look like small solid deodorants.  They twist up, and are opaque.   They write like a crayon, and are supposed to be smudge proof.  Most permanent markers bleed and smear-but not these!  However, I’d say to be careful not to press too hard, because they will leave little remnants of the crystal part, but I smudged one with my finger and the actual highlighter mark didn’t smudge.  The cool thing is that you can leave these uncapped without worrying about them drying out!

Discount Family Clothing Giveaway!

If you’re looking for some basic wardrobe necessities, look no further than Discount Family Clothing!

They’ve got all the basics and some really great prices to go along with it.  I received the Bella Jersey Sheer Longer Length Scoopneck T-shirt. 

This shirt isn’t really sheer-I couldn’t see through it.  It fits great, and doesn't get saggy.  The sizing was spot on, which is a relief!  Im always scared when buying clothes online; one retailers XL is another retailers M.  

 I would definitely expect to pay double the price of this shirt at any brick and mortar store.  The quality is perfect as well.  No loose threads, snags, or defects.  Their product selection is immense!  Baby, toddler, men, women, underwear, jackets, bags, you name it, they have it!

They have a wonderful return policy and discount for bulk purchases as well.  On top of that, they have a rewards program!  I’m planning to order some shorts soon for pajama bottoms.  I’ve seen those exact shorts at other stores for double the price.  You could buy yourself a whole new wardrobe for half of what you’d usually pay!  

And one lucky reader will get a $50 gift certificate to Discount Family Clothing!  This is so incredibly generous!  I'm going to be so jealous of the winner!

Enter below!

satellite advice for those interested in satellite tv

Satellite TV is an option for many people out there.  I used to work for a retailer, and many times there were issues with where to put the dish, etc.  Here are a few tips if you're looking to get Direct TV or any other satellite.

If you live in an apartment, you can always get a tripod or a chimney strap.  Some installation companies will require you to furnish your own tripod, but some companies like DirectTV will have tripods and chimney mounts for purchase.  Also, make sure you trim any trees that could hinder your signal.

Always get landlord permission before having any satellite technician out.  Make sure you and the landlord are clear as to what's allowed/what's not allowed.  Some landlords allow chimney mounts, holes to be drilled, etc., and some do not.  Making sure you and your landlord have clear rules about what you are allowed to do will make your installer's job a lot easier.

Clean behind/around your TV's!  I've heard so many horror stories from installers about awful things lurking behind TVs!  Make sure there's nothing there to surprise them.

Be home!  Many times you'll get a 4 hour window for your installer to arrive.  Be aware that your installer could arrive 5 minutes after the window opens, or 5 windows before it closes!  Ask the dispatcher have someone give you a call when your technician on the way.  This is a small favor to ask, and when technicians end up having a "Not home" appointment, it makes everyone crabby. www.dx3.net is a great site for satellite choices.

150 Gift Certificate GIVEAWAY

 

In celebration of Colleen's Book Nook has hitting 10,000 Facebook Fans, she's

offering ONE of you a $150 Gift Certificate of YOUR choice! Tons of blogger pals are joining her in saying Thanks Friends!

Giveaway is open to the US & Canada. It begins 5/21/2012 at 12:01 EST and Ends 6/2/2012 at 12:01 EST

Enter on the Rafflecopter Below:

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Potato chips YOU can make at home!

 I made my own potato chips yesterday.

They were AMAZING.  SO much better than the ones you'd buy at the store-and probably more healthy for you!  All you need is some oil, a microwave,knife, and potatoes.  (Although, a mandolin slicer works best)

First, take your potatoes, wash them, and peel them if you'd like.  I didn't peel mine.

Then slice your potatoes into super thin slices.  As I said before, a mandolin works best.

Take a plate and rub with oil (Or, put parchment paper down in your microwave.)

Put your potato slices in a bag and put a little oil in there and work it around so all the potatoes get nice and oily.  I put about a tsp. of oil per potato.

Once they're oiled up, place a single layer of potato slices on the plate, and microwave them for 5-7 minutes till they start getting golden brown.  Mine were done at about 6 minutes. I sprinkled salt on them afterwards; they'd be great with any seasoning on them!

And voila!  Perfect potato chips.