Nail Art Stickers

Katie March 19, 2012 0 Comments

My latest favorite thing to do is to paint my nails. So naturally, when I found out that there were nail art stickers I had to check them out because you all know that I looove stickers. I was sent a sheet of cute little flowers to try out. They arrived promptly even though they came to me from the UK. (the image above is a stock photo, not the ones I received)

I picked alternating Orange and Pink nailpolish because I thought that would go the best with the colors of the flowers I was sent.  After waiting to make sure my nails were definitely dry (I have a problem with doing things too soon after painting and ending up with ridiculous chips) I started to try and peel the stickers off.  Since they were so tiny and I was trying to be careful, the first couple were a bit difficult to get off the sheet.  Once I got going though, it was a lot easier to peel and stick!

I didn’t really have a rhyme or reason to the placement I did, I just wanted to make sure I had at least 1 sticker on each finger.  They are small enough that you can probably fit 3, maybe even 4 on a nail (depending on how big your nails are, mine are tiny) and not have it look too crowded.

Just one tip though – make sure you press down hard on them after you stick them on your nail.  I didn’t and ended up losing one when I put my hands through my hair. Lesson learned!

I think that nail art stickers are great addition to spruce up nail polish colors you may think are getting boring!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Ristorante Pizza

Katie March 13, 2012 0 Comments

Recently, since I am a bzzagent, I got the chance to try out 2 flavors of Ristorante Pizza for free.  I didn’t go too crazy with my choices – but tried mozzarella and quatro formagio.  Both of these tasted great and were low enough in calories that I could eat 1/3 (recommended serving size) or 1/2 of the pizza myself and not feel guilty for indulging.

The crust is thin, it cuts easily and I was not at all overwhelmed or underwhelmed by the amount of toppings on the pizza.  It was just right!

There are more great toppings to choose from and I will definitely be buying some more in the future!  Check if your local grocer stocks Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza and see for yourself how great it is!

Review: QwikShower & Giveaway

Katie January 7, 2012 4 Comments

Sponsored by Tomoson.comQwikShower wipes used to be just for gym class – but not anymore!  They are great pocket sized wipes that are actually the size of a washcloth when opened and unfolded that can go with you anywhere and clean you up in any situation!  Gym class? Yoga? Camping? (In the wilderness or for a front row spot at a concert!)

The wipes are really large and work very similarly to a washcloth, they don’t easily rip or tear (well, they might if you get a bit rough with them).  They smell really fresh and don’t have a scent that boys might be embarrassed to smell like.  They are also wet enough to get the job done, but not too wet that it drips all over (like a washcloth might).

 QWIKSHOWER.COM is a small (very small), family owned business originating at Sherwood High School in Olney, Maryland.

QwikShower will be giving a pack of wipes to a lucky Concert Katie reader! Simply use the Rafflecopter form below to enter.  If you’d rather not try your luck, you can request a sample for $1 at their website: http://www.qwikshower.com/checkout-free-sample.php

Contest ends 1/23/12 at 12:01 AM EST.

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Healthy Eating For Kids

Katie December 7, 2011 0 Comments

Are your children picky eaters? Are you trying to add more variety to their diet but aren’t sure how? Look no further than Healthy Eating For Kids – a new recipe book containing 60 recipes which have fun names and appeal to your children’s imagination.

“Healthy Eating For Kids” was written with the busy family in mind. Most recipes can be prepared in 15 minutes or less, which is less time than you might spend waiting in line for a hamburger and fries.

The recipes break down to 6 different categories including:
-Snacks
-Drinks
-Lunch at Home
-Packed Lunches for School
-Evening Meals at Home
-Desserts

While I don’t have any children, I could probably benefit from eating a bit healthier myself, and I am looking forward to using some of these recipes for my lunches at work! I read a review at ANIPOTS on the book, and I think it will be right up my alley. I particularly enjoyed the Bacon and Egg Salad, Open-Faced Quesadillas and Tuna Fish in Pita Pockets (I forgot how fun pita pockets were!) and am looking forward to trying to make the Banana Milkshake and Taco Stuffed Potatoes! (as well as some others as well but I won’t bore you with my lunch wish list!)

Each recipe is designed to include vitamins, minerals and macronutrients that your child needs to stay healthy, strong, focused and energetic. We’ve put an emphasis on ideas that:
-Are healthy
-Contain nutrients that are difficult to add to a child’s diet
-Fast and easy for parents to make
-Use ingredients that most households have on hand
-Encourage your child to get involved with his or her nutritionI received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Looking for fun fall activities?

Katie November 19, 2011 0 Comments

Python Printable Games has done it again with some more Fun Party Games! This time the theme is FALL!  And best of all – if you sign up for their newsletter you can find out how to get a copy of the fall printables FREE (a $14.95 value!).

The book is 57 pages and jam packed with tons of fall fun for people of all ages.  If you have children at home or are a kid at heart, you will be sure to love the fall / winter holiday themed coloring pages!  Have your kids color them in and use them to decorate your home for the holidays!  Love having trivia parties at your home?  The printables pack comes with “Turning Leaves Fall Trivia”, Pub Trivia, License to Personalize (these had me stumped!), 1980s music trivia, and party invitations (for many awesome themes!).

Fall / Autumn Trivia Game
1980s Music Trivia Game
Printable Pub Quiz Game
Luau Party Invitations
Mardi Gras Party Invitations
Halloween Party Invitations
Thanksgiving / Harvest Coloring Pages
Christmas Coloring Pages
Halloween Coloring Pages

If you are considering any type of party this fall or winter – you absolutely need to check out the Printable Party Games from Python Printables – they will for sure be the life of your party!  Python Printable Games is a leading supplier of printable party games and accessories. They have recently undergone an overhaul to make the site easier to use and more beautiful.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

The Untitled Jersey City Project

Katie October 31, 2011 0 Comments

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Untitled Jersey City Project for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

The Untitled Jersey City Project is 8 short-form episode fragments of a larger story, with many threads left unresolved. But from the 8 episodes, this much is clear – The story is set amidst the fast-developing Jersey City waterfront, just across the river from Manhattan.  A shining new city is being built on the edge of this gritty town. But while the glass office towers and condos are sleek and new, the rules of the game haven’t changed one bit. Everyone here has something to gain – money, fame, power. Or they can lose big. Or they could end up dead.

When I first saw that the preview was only 35 seconds long, I thought there was no way that I could end up being interested in this based on just that much of a preview. I was wrong.  While I don’t recognize any of the actors (though a lot of them went by quickly) there seems to be a lot of action and storylines going on in this series and enough to keep anyone interested.  Don’t be discouraged by the fact that the video is short – if you watch it I am sure that you will be interested in the show too! Leave a comment with why you think you’ll be checking out the Untitled Jersey City Project below!

Untitled Jersey City Project

Defiants 4x4s! #defiants bit.ly/Defiants

Katie October 27, 2011 0 Comments

If you’re like me, you may have already started thinking about what you’re going to buy your friends and family for the holidays.  (Maybe some of you have even started the shopping process already!)  Target has just introduced a new line of remote control 4x4s for the remote control car lover in your life.  They are called DEFIANTS and they run on 2 AAA batteries.

Defiants 4x4s are mighty, mini, motorized 4x4s that can take on any challenge! Pocket-sized Defiants 4x4s have real gears for Power Speed and Freewheeling Action.

The Defiants FlexTerrain system is fully modular, with playsets and accessories that can be customized into endless configurations.  Each playset connects with every other set for rick, off-road action and expanding play value.

Defiants BlitzForce military-themed vehicles and playsets honor the spirit of freedom and power that kids love!

The first wave of over 50 collectible styles for 2011 began to arrive in stores over the summer.

Find out more: bit.ly/Defiants

I was given this information to post as a member of One2One Network.  I was not compensated for the post but I am in the running to win a gift card for participating in this promotion.