Jack The Giant Slayer Movie Giveaway | #giveaway #JackTheGiantSlayer
We're pretty excited to see Jack The Giant Slayer! I love movies that put a spin on our old favorites! Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing Jack (Nicholas Hoult), into the battle of this life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom and its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in and gets the chance to become a legend himself! Directed by Brian Singer (X-Men, Superman Returns) Starring: Nicholas Hoult…
5 Popular Flooring Solutions and Their Benefits | #home #flooring
The flooring you choose in your home is essential for many reasons. The right flooring solution brings together the entire look of your space, plus what you choose can make an enormous difference in heating and cooling costs. Always consider both aesthetic and effectiveness when you’re choosing the right materials, and opt for a trusted service like timber flooring Malaysia to ensure a high-quality installation that meets your needs. The world of construction is evolving, and acoustic flooring is at the forefront of this change. Having experienced its benefits first-hand, I can't emphasize its importance enough. For those interested in…
5 Ways to Liven Up Your Road Trip | #travel #roadtrip #vacationtips
Road tripping your way to your destination is an affordable way to get from one place to another, but the journey isn’t always that exciting. After the first few hours on the road, some of the shine can begin to wear off of your trip. Use these tips to keep things interesting all the way to your vacation destination. Plan Your Pit Stops Image via Flickr by Andre-Pierre du Plessis Turn the necessary pit stop into an opportunity for adventure with a little thoughtful planning. Find the quirkiest museums, most interesting pieces of community art, and tastiest diner dishes along…
How to Track Down and Save Your Favorite Music Videos | #music
Are you looking for your favorite music video online? Today, you can stream just about any music video on your computer, from hip-hop hits to classic country melodies. Saving them to your computer, however, isn't as easy. There's a solution that will copy videos to your hard drive so you can play them anywhere, anytime -- even miles from the nearest Internet connection. Find Videos That Connect with You Image Via Flickr by Sean MacEntee YouTube is a great place to track down any music video, even videos that are several decades old. Search on YouTube for the video you're…
6 Things You Should Check for Before Buying a New Home | #home #realestate
In the market for a new home in Seattle aka "The City of Flowers?" If so, there are certain things to check before signing the real estate contract and mortgage papers. 1. Roof Image via Flickr Wonderlane Certified home inspectors will examine the roof for leaks and inquire about its age. However, it's common for inspectors hired solely for appraisal purposes to conduct only a cursory inspection, focusing solely on visible leaks. This underscores the necessity of engaging a reliable service like roof leak repair NJ for comprehensive assessments and repairs. Ask for documentation on original roof placement along with…
Top 5 Secluded Travel Destinations | #travel #vacation
When it comes to deciding where to vacation, few places are better than destinations off the beaten path. By choosing an area with some seclusion, you can avoid heavily trafficked tourist areas and give yourself a relaxing atmosphere. With a little research, you can find a wonderful place to spend your time with family and avoid the pitfalls and expenses of tourist traps. 1. Uxmal, Mexico Image via flickr by Esparta Located just an hour's drive from Merida, the capital of the Yucatan state, Uxmal provides visitors a chance to see Mayan ruins in all their splendor, but with about…
Car Seat Safety over Convenience | #carseat #safety #kids
If you've scrolled around Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest for any amount of time, you're likely to have seen it. There is always someone who posts a photo of their child in a car seat, buckled in wrong, or not tight enough, or sitting funky, or not in a car seat at all. Then it happens. The post goes viral, the photo gets shared, screen printed, and ridiculed from here to eternity! I like to call the mamas who jump on other mamas for not having their child properly restrained "car seat nazis". And sometimes, I'm part of that crowd.…
Benefits of Clary Sage Essential Oil | #birth #doula #essentialoils #natural
I'm pretty sure I haven't even talked about the benefits of one of my favorite oils, here on my blog. Have you ever heard of Clary Sage? Chances are, you haven't, unless you've had a natural (or medicated, for that matter) childbirth with a doula or a midwife. Clary Sage is one of my favorite oils for several reasons. Aside from the fact that I absolutely love the deep, earthy aroma, it has several therapeutic properties as well. I've used Clary Sage at several births, and I'm always amazed at how it does it's job beautifully! It turned me into…
I am Queen Amidoula! | #doula #starwars #birthgeek #birth
Yesterday, after having a conversation with one of my beautiful friends from high school who is about to have her second baby, I posted this on Facebook: I love that my friends from high school (and even Jr. High) come to me now with pregnancy, birth, and baby questions! Makes me feel accomplished. A few minutes later, a blogger friend, Sheila from That's because you are queen Amidoula! She knows me well! But, now, I have this image in my head of me as Queen Amidala holding a new baby! So, here goes! This is what you get when Star…
Xbox One Preorder – Day One Edition – Release 11/30/13 | #xbox #gamer
It's what you've been waiting for! The Xbox One Preorder from Amazon is live! Preorder now, and have it ready to ship on the November 30 release date! Pre-order Price Guarantee! Order now and if the price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price. Xbox One Preorder HERE! Price: $ Pre-order Price Guarantee. Learn more. This item will be released on November 30, 2013. Pre-order now. See details. Ships from and sold by Gift-wrap available. Xbox One - Day One Console includes a limited edition controller, token…