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What does your closet say about you?
Each woman’s closet is a room of her own and it does not matter the size. Side by side hang the special occasions and the everyday, the successes and failures, the precious memories to savor and those we wish to forget.
In “What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life”, Kim Johnson Gross shares candidly her personal journey as well as humorous stories from many women she interviewed across the country. Kim has been a fashion editor for over thirty years, is a former Ford model, fashion editor at Town & County and Esquire, and columnist for More and InStyle, has appeared on the Today show, CNN’s Headline News and the CBS Early Show. 
I found her advise to be practical as she shares how to choose flattering clothes that fit any shape and size. Kim gives great advice on “closet classics” – those basic pieces that you feel good in and that form the basis for many outfits. She covers all aspects of the phases of a woman’s life, from wife to mother, from empty-nester to globe-trotting adventurer – whatever phase you are in, she helps guide you in expressing your inner beauty.
You May Purchase It! “What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life” is available at local bookstores and online for $24.99.
You May Win It! I am pleased to offer two Dimes2Vines readers a copy of “What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life”. This giveaway will end on June 19, 2010 at 11:59pm CST and is open to all US residents. The winner will be selected by random.org, posted here and notified by email. The winner will have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be selected. Please be sure to leave contact information.
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Congratulations #27, Birdie S. 
Hurry Up is the new, fast paced, dice game from Random Line. Players compete to get the highest score but the clock is ticking so you better Hurry Up! Each challenge must be completed in 30 seconds. If you make it in the alloted 30 seconds, you not only get the challenge points but also add up the total of your dice for additional points. What happens if you don’t make it in 30 seconds? Sorry, no points!
While this game is stated to be for ages 8 and up, I found that even our younger children enjoy it with help. Because of the 30 second time limit, Hurry Up! held the attention of the children without their getting bored.
You May Purchase It! Hurry Up! is available from Random Line.com for about $15.00 including shipping.
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Congratulations to all three of our winners:
#38 – Elana
#86 – Nancy
#62 – Ed
Culinary School – what comes to mind with those words? Le Cordon Bleu? World renown chefs? Julia Childs?The movie – Julia and Julie? Unattainable?
Culinary Professor, Louis Eguaras from the California School of Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Program, a former White House chef who as cooked for foreign dignitaries as well as many celebrities, brings his knowledge to you. In his very interesting book, 101 Things I Learned in Culinary School, tips from his years of experience hold the reader captive – 101 tips to be precise! Not only is this intriguing but also educational!
Here is a quiz from the tips in 101 Things I Learned in Culinary School:
- In Kitchen Lingo what do the following mean: “In The Weeds”? ”Make it Cry”? “Down the Hudson”? “Check the Score”?
- Rate the sales of the following cookbooks in order: “The Joy of Cooking”, “Better Homes and Gardens” and “Betty Crocker’s Cookbook”.
- What is the most popular meat in the world?
- Why is the chef’s jacket reversible and double breasted?
- What is the difference between how cookware and bakeware is measured?
The answers to these questions are just a few of the interesting tips I learned from reading this book. We had a family quiz and my husband was able to rate the sales of the cookbooks and several others figured out what “Make It Cry” meant! I would never have guessed what the most popular meat in the world is! I now also know how to properly hold a knife!
You May Purchase It! “101 Things I Learned in Culinary School” may be purchased at local bookstores for $15 – $18.
You May Win It! I am pleased to offer three Dimes2Vines readers a copy of “101 Things I Learned in Culinary School”. This giveaway will end on June 5, 2010 at 11:59pm CST and is open to all US residents. The winner will be selected by random.org, posted here and notified by email. The winner will have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be selected. Please be sure to leave contact information.
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Congratulations: #87 Chelle
Tropical Traditions, a name trusted to provide quality Coconut Oil, also has high quality, certified USDA organic, palm oil. Palm Oil is a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, with most of the unsaturated fat being monounsaturated fat. Palm shortening is palm oil that has some of its unsaturated fats removed, giving it a very firm texture, and high melting point. It is NOT hydrogenised, and contains NO trans fats! It is great for deep-fat frying and baking, and is not prone to rancidity. Since it has been separated from some of the unsaturated portion of the oil, it is colorless and odorless, and will not affect the taste of foods like Virgin Palm Oil does.
Palm oil is not widely used any longer in the US but is the most heavily consumed dietary oil in the world after soybean oil. Most of the world’s soybean oil is consumed in the US.
“Palm oil traditionally has been used for baking, shortenings, margarines and deep fat frying, as it is shelf stable with a high melting point and does NOT require hydrogenation. Therefore, it contains no trans fatty acids. Saturated fats, such as tropical oils like palm and coconut, as well as butter, have traditionally been considered healthy fats and oils. In modern history, commercial interests have condemned saturated fats and replaced them in the American diet with polyunsaturated fats that are hydrogenised and contain trans fatty acids, which most people now consider harmful. These trans fatty acids were banned in some European countries as early as 2004, and food label laws in the US just forced manufacturers to list trans fats in their products last year. Some cities in the US are now banning trans fats in restaurants as well.”
I am enjoying using the Tropical Traditions Palm Shortening in our whole wheat biscuits. While the shortening itself has no taste, it seems to accentuate the nutty flavor of the fresh ground whole wheat flour. They have great recipes at FreeCoconutRecipes.com
You May Purchase It! At Tropical Traditions.com you may purchase 1 gallon for $35.75.
You May Win It! I am pleased to offer one Dimes2Vines readers a gallon of Palm Shortening! This giveaway will end on May 29, 2010 at 11:59pm CST and is open to all US residents. The winner will be selected by random.org, posted here and notified by email. The winner will have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be selected. Please be sure to leave contact information.
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Congratulations: Jason, #49
Mandatory Entry Question - According to the book, how often do men’s fashions change? Answer: Every few centuries. Before the modern era, men’s and women’s fashions changed with similar frequency. The tailored man’s suit emerged in the 19th century and has changed very little since then.
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101 Things I Learned in Fashion School is a book written by Alfredo Cabrera. Alfredo is a fashion designer, teacher and illustrator who has taught and served as critic at Parsons The New School for Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, Pratt Institute and the Altos de Chavon School of Design.
The world of fashion is brought to vivid life with 101 introductory lessons on such topics as how a designer anticipates cultural trends and “sees” the fashion consumer, the workings of the fashion calendar, the ways a designer collection is conceived, the manufacture of fabric, fashion illustration, and more.
Some of the interesting tips I learned include the fact that satin is a weave, not a fabric, taking measurements with ease, why jeans have maintained there appeal and who does what in the fashion industry – from the fashion designer to the sample-hand and machine operator.
You May Purchase It! 101Things I Learned in Fashion School may be purchased at local bookstores for $15-$18.
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Congratulations: #28 Margie!
Squiggle On-The-Go by Random Line. Have you ever heard of it? I had not until … I had this review/ giveaway opportunity. RandomLine creates mind-exercising games and activity pads that encourage children, as well as, adults to be creative.
What is a Squiggle? A squiggle is a random line – squiggly, wiggly or wavy – the start of something. The object is to transform the squiggly line, using your imagination, into the shape determined by the spin of the wheel.
My children love it! It is like a doodling pad in the form of a game! We were sent a Barnyard Squiggle pad but they also carry an Ocean, Outdoors, Safari, Bugs and many other On-The-Go Pads. They even have an educational series which includes the alphabet, shapes and colors. There is a Squiggle On-The-Go Pad to interest all children (and adults).
Squiggle On-The-Go is a pad of paper with a different squiggly line on each piece of paper. The pad is backed with a colorful cardboard backing that contains a pencil and a wheel to spin, which tells you what to draw. The wheel for the Barnyard On-The-Go has different animals on it. While it is designed for ages 4 and up, I found it more appropriate for ages 7 and up. (Little boys just must not be quite as creative as little girls!). Actually, in our family, my husband is better at it than the rest of us! 
You May Purchase It! At RandomLine.com you may purchase the Squiggle On-The-Go Pads for $4.99-$14.99. You can also find a store near you under the “Where to Buy” tab.
You May Win It! I am pleased to offer one Dimes2Vines reader a Squiggle On-The-Go Pad of your choice! This giveaway will end on May 15, 2010 at 11:59pm CST and is open to all US residents. The winner will be selected by random.org, posted here and notified by email. The winner will have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be selected. Please be sure to leave contact information.
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Congratulations: #41 Hannah!
Aprons: Necessity? Monotonous? Fun? Sassy? 
What adjectives come to mind when you think of aprons? If your answer was either of the first two, then it is time to redefine yourself! No longer do they need to be just a means of maintaining your personal cleanliness. Now, they can be stylish and functional!
Flirty Aprons is a company which began with its first mall location opening in March of 2008. With one look at their styles, colors, fabrics and attention to details, you understand why the company has experienced rapid growth since its opening.
All aprons come with a 30 day money back guarantee and are made from 100% cotton fabric which is machine washable. While focusing on up-to- date fashion in ladies’ aprons, Flirty Aprons also has selections for children and men.
I have really enjoyed my Flirty Apron in Chic Pink (pictured). After wearing and washing, I am pleased to report that it has indeed maintained its color and held its shape beautifully. Do I cook better? Probably not, but I sure feel better while cooking!
You May Purchase It! Regular priced aprons range from $29.95 – $39.95 at Flirty Aprons.com.
You May Win It! I am pleased to offer one Dimes2Vines readers a “Flirty Aprons” apron of their choice! This giveaway will end on May 8, 2010 at 11:59pm CST and is open to all US residents. The winner will be selected by random.org, posted here and notified by email. The winner will have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be selected. Please be sure to leave contact information.
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Congratulations: #35 Hannah!
Are you a coffee lover? I certainly am! Whether it is a full bodied, dark roasted or a flavored coffee, I enjoy drinking a cup throughout my day.
Community Coffee is a brand which is “steeped in tradition”. Founded by the Saurage family, it is the largest family-owned retail coffee brand in the US. Over 90 years ago, Henry Norman “Cap” Saurage brewed his popular coffee in a small country store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He named it “Community” in honor of his loyal friends and customers. Eventually turning his attention from the country store to coffee, the company has grown to be known as the State Coffee of Louisiana.
I was pleased to have the opportunity to review Community Coffee’s Handwoven Mother’s Day Gift Basket. This limited edition, handwoven gourmet gift basket included a 12 oz. Private Reserve® House Blend ground coffee, a 34 oz. Chambord French Press, along with a Community® Coffee signature coffee scoop. Everything came nested in a one-of-a-kind basket made from Hiraca Palm, indigenous to the Colombian region.
The coffee was delicious and there is nothing that brings out the flavor of coffee better that being prepared in a French Press coffee maker. We use a French Press coffee maker all the time and have for about a year now. If you have not tried it, you should. This gift basket would make a wonderful gift for your Mother or yourself! (The cups and saucers pictured are not included!)
You May Purchase It! The Handwoven Mother’s Day Basket may be purchased at Community Coffee for $44.95.
You May Win It! I am pleased to offer one Dimes2Vines readers a Community Coffee Mother’s Day Gift Basket. This giveaway will end on May 1, 2010 at 11:59pm CST and is open to all US residents. The winner will be selected by random.org, posted here and notified by email. The winner will have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be selected. Please be sure to leave contact information.
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Congratulations: Lily Kwan
Everyone is going “green” and Rachel at I Green Mommy is no exception. She is a stay at home mom who makes handcrafted/handmade products which are centered around the “green” theme. She uses recycled, reused, and scrap items to make her products which she sell at her I Green Mommy esty shop.
While she will not say she “never” buys any supplies, she tries to limit her purchased items and instead be creative with what is on hand. Because of this, many of her items are one of a kind! Products on sale at her etsy shop now include: facial cleansing pads, facial scubby pads, eco lunch box kit, water resistent eco lunch kit, aprons, little girl sundresses, snack baggie sets, coupon keepers, eco friendly reusable pad to fit a swiffer for dusting and mopping, reusable grocery totes and much more! Take a minute to visit and see all her creative products.
Rachel made a matching mother/daughter apron set for me in blue, trimmed with flowered ruffles. Rachel purposely gave them a rough/unfinished look by serging the edges, since she did not have the bias edging to match (it fits with her “green” theme!). One of my favorite things about the child’s apron is the elastic in the neck piece which attaches with velcro. The velcro closure is so much easier that tying! This velcro, tie, or one size fits all slip over neckband is available upon request. She has been kind enough to offer one of my readers a set!
You May Purchase It! These are available at I Green Mommy etsy shop for approximately $22.
You May Win It! I am pleased to offer one Dimes2Vines readers a matching mother/daughter apron! This giveaway will end on April 24, 2010 at 11:59pm CST and is open to all US residents. The winner will be selected by random.org, posted here and notified by email. You will have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be selected. Please be sure to leave contact information.
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Congratulations Sara N.!
T-shirts – who doesn’t love them! They are comfortable, easy to care for and can be so funny. SnorgTees started as a company in May of 2004 by a group of friends realizing they were not cut our for “real” jobs! Narrowing their options down to either becoming international jewel thieves or internet t-shirt tycoons, they decided on the t-shirts. Why? It was the middle of the summer and they could not find enough ski masks! I think they made a great decision!
Most of their designs are created by employees but many are also sent by customers. So, if you have an idea and would like to see it on a t-shirt – send it to them! They have many designs available and some are so funny – I love looking through them all! They have them in men’s, women’s and children’s sizes and even carry hoodies.
I really like the “If Life Gives You Lemons – Keep Them – They are Free” t-shirt I was sent – because, you can always make lemonade! Printed on 100% cotton fabric, the t-shirt itself is of good quality fabric and is a great weight. I will definitely be using these for some gift items! But, shhhh, don’t tell my family!
You May Purchase It! At SnorgTees the average t-shirt is $18.95.
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God has amazingly blessed me, Dina-Marie, with a wonderful husband and 10 beautiful children. Moving from our "secure" life in Alabama to the "exciting" life of starting a vineyard in west Texas has been challenging to say the least. I have had the opportunity to take a crash course in frugal living and become a real farm girl - complete with milk cow and chickens. I hope to encourage you to make the most of where you are and what you have. |
