KIND Nuts and Spices NEW flavors are a perfect afternoon pick me up with a hot or iced coffee #kindawesome

If you haven't tried KIND bars yet you better run over to the store right now or get over to the KIND website if you want to save time.  You are missing an amazing snack that is chick full of good stuff to keep your energy up up up! I remember the first time I tried one...the hotel out them out during one of the breaks at our business meeting. People went nuts!  It was so funny because everyone was checking out the clean ingredient list and oohing and ahhing over the flavors. The upper management was not so thrilled because people were paying more attention to their KIND bars than the presentation. They are that yummy. I have a meeting coming up and I am hoping that KIND bars are going to be available for the coffee breaks again.  It would really make my meeting a lot more fun..and tolerable...ooops, I didn't say that last part.

Now  KIND has added a few yummy new options to keep it all interesting. Caramel Almond + Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond is the newest option to the KIND Nuts and Spices line of bars. Now the line  includes eight delicious and a tiny bit indulgent flavors. Believe it or not, each bar only has 5g of sugar (or less) and nothing artificial at all. That is a really low sugar option...much better than so many other options out there in the snack-o-sphere. A great snack to stash in your purse or even to take on the plane.  See, I have that upcoming meeting on my mind....gotta fly down south in a week or so. A KIND bar IS going in my purse.

KIND's newest flavors demonstrate that you can naturally keep sugar to a minimum while still allowing for a sweet and indulgent flavor. Each KIND bar is also crafted from a healthy foundation of whole almonds. We all know that studies have demonstrated the heart healthy benefits and even life-extending properties of almonds.

A little about each bar and my experiences so you can know all about them even before your first bite.  Caramel Almond + Sea Salt is made with a seemingly indulgent blend of savory sea-salt combined with sweet caramel. This heavenly combination is then drizzled over fresh, crunchy almonds. KIND Caramel Almond + Sea Salt is a yummy low-sugar healthy snack that only tastes like you are stepping over the line into indulgence. It really is the best of both worlds.  I don't like to deprive myself but on the other hand, I work out 5-6 days a week and I don't want to undo my hard work.  KIND bars like this variety let me enjoy without guilt.

The other variety that I was able to sample was the KIND Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond bar.  This yummy bar is crafted by blending dark roast coffee and whole almonds along with honey. This amazing concoction is then drizzled in dark chocolate to form a bar that, again, with just 5g of sugar, only tastes like you are indulging yourself.

Both KIND Nuts and Spices bars contain a great blend of 7g fiber, 6g protein and 5g sugar.  An excellent blend to make you feel like you are treating yourself while providing energy and fuel to keep you going all day or all evening long. It is the perfect snack to carry you through a meeting, school or an endless plane ride. You can check and conveniently purchase these two new flavors out on the KIND website store. While you are there you can get more information on all their yummy bars and snacks. 

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Yummy and healthy treats and snacks from ginnybakes areAmAzInG @ginnybakes

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What could be more wonderful than getting a boxful of delicious, wholesome and nutrititious cookies and treats for your family and good friends to try?  You are right, absolutely just about nothing could be better than that. You should have seen the hubby and little big one just about lose their minds when they saw what arrived recently from Moms Meet.  They almost just went completely nutty when they realized what treats were in that box. If you have never tried ginnybakes, then you are in for a real treat...get it?

ginnybakes is a family-owned company which is a perfect place to start.  You know that family based companies tend to put their heart and soul into their products and Ginny sure does....literally! You might have guessed that the founder is Ginny.  She has a background as a holistic nutritionist and she believes that your body deserves only the finest ingredients.  She turned this belief into a passion to create outrageously delicious and nutritious treats that everyone can enjoy. No weird ingredients or chemicals that leave you wondering and worse--guilty like some commercial baked goods. Totally USDA organic. When you serve ginnybakes products to your family and guests you can feel good about it and so can they.  The whole ginnybakes team works like crazy to deliver a wide range of super delicious cookies to treats lovers all over. They have their own line of ready to eat treats like cookies and bars and also baking mixes. 

ginnybakes offers a line of scrumptious chocolate chip cookies made with delicious tempting dark chocolate. If you love the delectable combination of oatmeal and coconut then ginnybakes’ coconut oatmeal bliss line is for you. Crafted with organic coconut blended with dark, organic raisins, crispy whole walnuts, and gluten-free rolled oats makes the perfect oatmeal  cookie with a tropical twist.  You won’t find any artificial ingredients in ginnybakes cookies. Every product from ginnybakes is gluten-free, organic, non-GMO, and kosher. The best part is, drumroll....they taste delicious too.  We had a group of tough mom judges and they all agreed that this is one amazing line of baked goods.

Ginny really covered all the bases.  It is nice because ginnybakes products are something you can feel confident having in your house for all of your friends and even the kids. Even if you have vegetarian or vegan friends, Ginny considered them as well and offers a complete line of yummy treats that are totally vegan. ginnybakes bakes up cookies, bars, crumble snacks, and baking mixes—to fit each every one of your cravings and lifestyles.  I do live to bake but sometimes my schedule is squeezed.  When I baked up the ginnny's Chocolate Chip Love cookies all I had to do was add an egg, a stick of butter and a tsp of vanilla extract. It took me less than 5 minutes to mix up and pop onto a cookie sheet 12 minutes in the oven and they were freshly baked. The ginny's Peace, Love and Crumb muffins were just as easy to as well...just a few additions like butter, an egg, a bit of Greek yogurt and a few minutes in the oven and they came out heavenly.  Ginny's cookies and mixes will leave you looking like a hero whether you just open up the delicious pre-made ones or bake them up yourself. The prices are very reasonable as well considering the handcrafted nature of the product.  I would have thought they would be a lot more. The retail price for a 5.5 oz box of ginnybakes is $5.99, the price is the same for a case of their mini boxes. ginnybakes products are sold at Costco stores in the San Francisco Bay Area, Whole Food Market stores, and Fresh Market. They recently found their way into Stop & Shop, Giant, Martin’s, Big Y stores, and Peapod for those who live in the New York, the mid-Atlantic (that's me!)  and New England region!  Use the store locator on ginnybakes.com to find even more ginnybakes locations.

You can follow them like I do for all their totally personal and adorable updates on their website ginnybakes and all your fave social media sites:

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You can check them out on greenmomsmeet too and see what other moms are saying about these delicious baked goods and baking mixes.

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A fresh look with Barefaced Dead Sea Mud Mask: a review #Barefaced

 

I really like how my skin looks when I use masks.  I prefer to use natural products when I can...it just makes me feel better about myself. Ideally I do it weekly. One of the oldest and very effective options is a mud mask.  Specifically, mud from the Dead Sea.  Dead Sea mud is full of natural minerals, salts and nutrients.  It has been used since ancient times for beauty rituals and I have many friends and family members who will totally attest to the  repairing and healing properties of the Dead Sea mud for skin. I recently had the opportunity to try a luxurious mask from Barefaced.  Their Dead Sea Mud Mask is an easy way to bring the benefits of the far away Dead Sea right into your home minus the long plane ride!

  

The amazing natural benefits of the Dead Sea are sent direct from Mother Nature herself. Filtered down from the surrounding mountains, layers of fine salt, sand and clay deposits have developed over centuries to form the unique black mud of the Dead Sea.  My friends that have experienced the Dead Sea in person say it is amazing. But not all of us can manage that kind of trip for a variety of reasons. Now we can all get the benefits right in our own homes. The mud for the Barefaced Mud Mask has been harvested straight from the bed of the Dead Sea.

The mud for the Barefaced Mask is the absolute best they could get their little adorable paws on. All they did was to add a few organic ingredients to ensure it remains fresh for your skin to enjoy to the very last drop.

Proven to Naturally Improve the Appearance and Feel of Skin

• Tone, tighten and improve skin texture.
• Exfoliate, unclog and purify pores. Help rid your skin of blackheads and imperfections.
• Draw out unseen excess oils and impurities.
• Moisturize and stimulate skin collagen to help fight wrinkles.
• All natural and organic ingredients. Paraben free.

Summer is here and it is time to banish those bad skin days and reveal a Barefaced and confident woman. Give Barefaced Dead Sea Mud Mask a try and you will be happy you did. I have used it several times already and I see and feel a difference. My skin feels clean and purified immediately after I rinse it off.  I see more of a glow and my skin feels absolutely rejuvenated.  I like to use it on Sunday afternoons that way I feel fresh and ready for the work week.  I think you will notice a difference too. I am hoping you will see like I have that your skin will feel beautifully bare, purified and just rejuvenated. I find this good skin feeling seems brighten up your complexion and make me feel ready for the upcoming week too.

You can find Barefaced Dea Sea Mud Mask on Amazon and have it at your door quickly.

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.

SweetLeaf is perfect when you need a little something sweet but want tokeep your beverages healthy. SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia Sweet Drops Cola

Disclosure: I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms MeetSM program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms MeetSM blogger, I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of the product.

I really enjoy the flavor of soda but I want to avoid all that artificial sugar.  I used to just try to put it out of my mind but now I don't have to anymore. I can just pull out my SweetLeaf® Liquid Stevia™ Sweet Drops™ Cola (the bottle is so tiny it can fit into the pocket of your skinny jeans!) and add a few drops to some plain seltzer and Walla! 

SweetLeaf® products harness the power of the natural stevia leaf to bring you a better-for-you sugar alternative containing zero calories and zero carbohydrates. It sounds too good to be true but it isn't. You won’t find any artificial ingredients in SweetLeaf products. SweetLeaf has developed more consumer stevia sweetener products than any other single company.  They know how to make a great stevia product.

SweetLeaf makes products from a tabletop sweetener and flavored drops to tablets and a convenient shaker bottle.  They even have a SweetLeaf baking product, SugarLeaf™, which has 2/3 fewer calories than sugar.   SweetLeaf is the only stevia brand that keeps winning international awards for taste and innovation too.

How does this tiny miracle in a little squeeze bottle work? The secret is the liquid stevia that turns traditional sparkling water into a sparkling sweet cola beverage. For every ounce of sparkling water, add two drops of Cola Sweet Drops to create the taste you love minus the calories, carbohydrates or icky artificial sweeteners. Here us something smart to drink that’s still sweet...the perfect balance with Cola Sweet Drops!  SweetLeaf® Liquid Stevia Sweet Drops™ Cola is a healthier alternative to
traditional diet sodas. It tastes great to boot. We enjoy it as a special treat after camp or after dinner.  It is so refreshing on a hot afternoon too. 

• How does it work? Simply add two drops of Cola Sweet Drops to your glass for every ounce of sparkling water (or to taste), and you get delicious cola taste without the guilt.

• Cola Sweet Drops are portable, convenient, and a great value at just 5¢ per serving.

• SweetLeaf Sweet Drops contain no carbohydrates, calories, sugar alcohols, methanol, aspartame or sucralose. They are all natural and gluten-free.

• Like all SweetLeaf products, Cola Sweet Drops is made with USDA certified organic stevia.

• The retail price for SweetLeaf Sweet Drops Cola is $4.39 for 37 servings, or $14.99 for 100 servings. Pricing may vary based on retailer.

Now you are totally ready and want to try Sweet Drops Cola? Visit SweetLeaf online to order fast. Use the
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Discover Neutrogena® Rapid Wrinkle Repair®! A unique skin care option that works quickly #RapidResults #gotitfree

Disclosure: I received this information through the Vogue Influencer Network. I was provided with samples for sharing this information.

Perhaps you have seen the ads with Julie Bowen recently for the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair products.  She always looks so fresh and her skin looks like it has a little bit of a glow. I always have to linger for a minute and read a little more about the products.  The idea behind the line is simple but impactful to me. The products target those areas that are especially bothersome to me like those crow's feet and forehead wrinkles.  Not to mention adding a bit of a glow and evening up the skin texture and tone. The tag line that catches my eye every single time too:  Results visible IN A WEEK. Very tempting to give it a try.  I recently had the opportunity to check out the whole line of Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair® products and I have the results to share with you ladies.

I was excited to try the whole line out because clearly that is where you would definitely see the fastest results. I was really hoping to see improvement in my skin tone as well as those forehead wrinkles and crow's feet.  It can happen to the best of us. I know I am diligent about good skin care and using a daily moisturizer every day. Sunscreens with high SPF too. I do it all. But fine lines and wrinkles can get the best of us kind of discouraged.  I recently had the opportunity to try Neutrogena® Rapid Wrinkle Repair® line of skin care products.  This line consists of four products: Rapid Wrinkle Repair® Serum, Rapid Wrinkle Repair® Eye Cream, and Rapid Wrinkle Repair® Moisturizer for both day and night. All four products contain Accelerated Retinol SA, the fastest retinol formula available.  Fast is good when it comes to wrinkle repair at least it is for me.  The faster I can see wrinkles and crinkles fade away, the happier I am each and every day.  Even better, the Rapid Wrinkle Repair® Moisturizer for day contains SPF 30 to protect the results I am seeing with the products.

These reasonably priced products combine a unique combination of Accelerated Retinol SA, Glucose Complex, and Hyaluronic Acid together. Think about it. You have read about all of these products in the trendiest beauty and fashion magazines like Vogue.  You know these agents are all powerhouses against wrinkles on their own, just imagine them combined.  You get some amazing synergy, in other words they combine to work together even better than on their own.  Neutrogena has shared that these four exclusive products will fade the look of stubborn deep wrinkles (including crow’s feet, forehead, and cheek wrinkles), brighten skin’s tone, and smooth fine lines and texture. I am noticing a difference after almost a week and I was pretty impressed. I don't usually see such a quick improvement.  My forehead looks smoother and the lines around my eyes are much softer and less noticable. Happy day!!

Now you can pick up these four super-charged formulas and see for yourself without breaking the bank.  I loved that Neutrogena gives you the benefits of top notch skin care without that painful price tag. You can have access to an amazing line of products that work for anyone and that work fast for visible results in just one week.  Sweet.  I think these great creams and moisturizers are a great solution from a trusted brand. The nice part is you can find them almost everywhere from Rite Aid to Target or even on Amazon.
 
With Neutrogena® Rapid Wrinkle Repair®, wrinkles don't stand a chance.  I love that because wrinkles are for grammas not for fit and healthy 40 or 50 somethings, right? Let me know how it works for you!

8/10/2014 Update:  My face is looking even smoother after a few more weeks. I like to look in the mirror when I wake up now.  I look like I got a great night's sleep even when I didn't--which is most nights really.  I am pretty happy to feel like this Neutrogena line is worth picking up and using on a regular basis. I saw my mom this weekend and she immediately said, "You look good, what did you do?"  Now that is a nice result!

Give Your Baby a Fresh Start with One Step Ahead and Purex $1,000 Sweepstakes

Disclosure: I received this information through Purex Insiders and am entered to win prizes for sharing this information with my readers. 

Purex has done it again. This time they have partnered with One Step Ahead for a biggie giveaway just in time for the summer. One grand prize winner will win a certificate valued at $1,000 from One Step Ahead®, a year’s supply of Purex® Baby Detergent, and a year’s supply of Purex® Crystals™ for Baby.  Enter to win now!

I love those fresh, clean baby clothes that are free of stains and all those everyday accidents...it is so hard to keep them stain free and not spend a ton...up until now. Purex has a whole line of detergents and softeners that are formulately to be super gentle  but thoroughly cleans all those adorable baby clothes!  It is hard to find a good laundry detergent.  I love that I can always count on Purex and now I can for all my  baby washing needs too! The best part is that it leaves your clothes fresh and soft too!  I think it is one of the best laundry detergent options out there!

 Purex® Baby detergents are hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested too. The great part is that it also works so well against stains! Purex Baby laundry detergents always power out all the yucky stains in a flax.  One of my tricks is to not let those stains sit either.  All Purex liquid detergent products provide excellent cleaning performance and stain removal. Purex Baby detergent is also formulated to be gentle on your baby’s sensitive skin.

Don't forget to enter to win big in this giveaway. The winner will take home $1,000 from One  Step Ahead®, a year’s supply of Purex® Baby Detergent, and a year’s supply of Purex® Crystals™ for Baby.

Fels-Naptha 10 Days, 10 Winners Giveaway @purex

Disclosure: I received this information through Purex Insiders and am entered to win prizes for sharing this information with my readers. 

Fels-Naptha is an amazing laundry stain remover. Removing America’s stains for over 100 years Giveaway from Purex has launched!  Since 1894, Purex Fels-Naptha laundry bar has been working overtime to remove greasy, oily stains, perspiration, and ring-around-the-collar. To celebrate we’ll be giving away a year’s supply each day from July 14 – 23.  This giveaway will end July 31st, 2014 at 3:00pm PST. 

I remember when I first heard about the Purex® Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar years and years ago and started using it. Believe it or not, my brother in law is a real nut about his laundry.  He grew up in upstate new your with 7 brothers and his mom naturally taught her boys how to do their own laundry. She was busy enough with other tasks!  She introduced them to  the Purex® Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar to get rid of those stains that boys get everyday and every single way. 

He still uses it today, even as a grown up professional working gentelman he finds that it really works wonders to get his clothes looking just right. I was so glad that Bob introduced the Purex® Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar so many years ago...it has become a staple in my house with an active child and a husband that plays weekend sports (think mud, rain, grassy fields ugh, I know!)

I know it doesn't look high tech but this little bar is a real wonder stain remover.  Purex® Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar is a solid laundry stain removing bar that works overtime to remove your toughest stains. Whether it is dirt, grease, or ring-around-the-collar, a bar of Purex® Fels-Naptha  can clean up the mess. This amazing little bar pre-treats dozens of stains and is safe on colors. It also is great for grease and ring-around-the collar. It is easy to use and more effective than spray.Purex Fels-Naptha laundry bar and stain remover has been around since 1894.

 

Purex Fels-Naptha is a solid laundry bar soap that fights oily, greasy, and perspiration stains, dirt, ring around the collar and much, much more.  Here are some other uses around the house you will find to be a lifesaver too:

• You can clean showers, bathtubs and sinks-just rub a wet bar of  Purex Fels-Naptha on a sponge and wipe down the bathtub, sink or shower. Rinse.

• Make your own dish soap and save a bundle- just dissolve 1 part Purex Fels-Naptha in 2 parts water.

• Wash your hands-remove grease or ink easily just wash with Purex Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar     

• Poison Ivy, poison oak or poison sumac prevention and/or treatment-If you have been exposed to poison ivy, oak or sumac, shower immediately with Purex Fels-Naptha to remove the resin from your skin. It can help to dry up the rash too. This can greatly reduce and possibly prevent skin reactions to the poison ivy oil. Do not forget  to immediately launder your clothes in some grated Purex Fels-Naptha to remove the resin and oil from your clothes. Poison ivy resin can stay on your clothes for over 1 year even if the clothes have been washed with normal detergent.

What a great sweepstakes....I just had to share!  Purex is celebrating over100 years of clean with Fels-Naptha. Ten lucky winners will win a years supply of Purex® Fels-Naptha Laundry bars. One year free of stains!  ENTER HERE!

2014 WOW Summit for Bloggers Orlando, Florida November 7-9 @MomsMeet #WOWsummit

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Woohoo! Are you ready bloggers?  The WOW Summit is coming up fast and the early birds catch the worm. If you register by July 31st you save 50%!  The 2014 Moms Meet WOW Summit will take place at the luxurious Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, from November 7–9, 2014. The event is open to moms everywhere who are interested in raising healthy, happy families. You do not need to be a member of Moms Meet or a Mom Ambassador to attend. 

Early Bird Special! Register by July 31^st to save 50% off of your registration! You get this special pricing for a full 2-day event experience, including cocktail party, entry into exhibitor room to sample products, chance to win tons of prizes and goodies, plus a gift bag to take home valued at $150. *Early bird price: $75, Full price $150

Purchase an Early Bird Special ticket and enter to win tickets to Walt Disney World Resort! Register before July 31 to receive this special pricing for a full 2-day event experience, including cocktail party, entry into exhibitor room to sample products, chance to win tons of prizes and goodies, plus a gift bag to take home valued at $150.*Must purchase ticket before August 1st 

Join like-minded moms in Orlando at the @MomsMeet  and have an amazing time at the WOW Summit. It all takes place at the beautiful Caribe Royale resort this coming November. The clock is ticking so register right now before you forget. It will be an event you will remember for years to come. You will hear from amazing speakers, attend interactive workshops, sample delicious new products, have the opportunity to win tons of super prizes plus walk away with an unbelievable goody swag bag worth over $150. 

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I hope we will get to see you there!

Sell Your Clothes NYC Online: Some novel ideas to make cash quickly @eBay @Influenster #ebaysellingguides #contest

Disclosure: I received an opportunity to share my knowledge with my readers via Influenster.  I am posting as part of a contest to win a prize for sharing this information.

Clothes are a hot item in the internet marketplace.  Think about it. People wear clothes all the time and everyone has way more than they need. Really. How many items do you have in your closet that you just don't wear. Things that maybe oops still have the tags on them?  People can always use a new clothes for different occasions especially if it is a fashionable color or it has an interesting design that appeals to them. Maybe that shirt didn't work out for you but it might look great on someone else! That dress maybe wasn't quite the perfect color for you but someone in LA might be searching desperately for something just like it in your size. Start out with these simple ideas and you will have be selling your clothes online in a NY second. 

First Things First

First you want to choose whether you are going to sell your own clothing, clothing for a friend or are perhaps you are making custom clothing to sell.  This is very important. How hard can it be to decide on that? Not that challenging, in fact, you might already have that part covered. Then there are two basic steps at this point. You want to sell your clothing and make a profit. Very simple and easy. You can start here at the Ebay Listing Flow to get some ideas.

Thinking Things Out

The clothing itself needs to be carefully thought out. You want to do this right and have  clothes that are well cared for and in good condition. If they are new this should not be a problem at all. You want to make sure you are sharing all the information you can about your clothes. You want to do this part well because you want the end result…to make a profit. When you are selling clothes, you are asking your buyer to wear, represent, and actually share your clothes with their own little world.  Define clearly what your clothes represent and tell them why they would want to wear it. This will get them interested and even promote social sharing. This is the key to selling. You can go to the Seller Center homepage to start yourself going.

Some Ideas to Start With

A few examples would be, “This well designed shirt provides effective wicking so that when you sweat it dries quickly and keeps you feeling comfortable during any activity,” or “Your friends will posting your amazing new casual look on their iphone with hashtags like #coolfriends #bestoutfitever so fast your head will spin.” 

Get Moving

That’s it in a nutshell. Start with a few pieces of clothing. Don’t bite off more than you can chew initially. You want a few well designed and attractive pieces and you will be successful for selling your items in the marketplace. Get cracking now and head over to the Seller Center.

How To Sell Shirts Online ...easy ideas to make some pocket change or more @eBay @Influenster #ebaysellingguides #contest

Disclosure: I received an opportunity to share my knowledge with my readers via Influenster.  I am posting as part of a contest to win a prize for sharing this information.

All kinds of shirts are a hot item in the internet marketplace and on Ebay.  Think about it. People wear shirts every single day...well, almost I would say. Most people have multiples of shirts in various styles, colors and materials. Consider people that live in areas with fours seasons. They have tons of different kinds of shirts. You have to stay warm, stay cool and find ways to stay comfortable all year long. The right shirt can really make a difference. You can always use a new shirt especially if it is a cool color or it has an interesting style that appeals to you. Start out with these ideas and you will have an excellent finished product that consumers will snap up. 

First Things First

First you want to choose whether you are going to sell your own brand of shirts or  custom shirts, a name-brand or no-brand basic shirts.  This is very important. How hard can it be to do that? Not that challenging, in fact, you might already have that part covered. How hard can it be to do that? Then there are two basic steps at this point. You want to sell shirts and make a profit. Very simple and easy. You can start here at the Ebay Listing Flow to get some ideas.

Thinking Things Out

The shirt itself needs to be carefully thought out. You want to do this right and have a shirt that has a purpose and be effective whether it is plain or has a customized. You want to do it well because you want the end result…to make a profit. When you are selling a shirt, you are asking your buyer to wear, represent, and actually be a partner to your brand whether it has a logo or not.  Define clearly what your shirt represents and tell them why they would want to wear it. This will get them interested and even promote social sharing. This is the key to selling. You can go to the Seller Center homepage to start yourself going.

Some Ideas to Start With

A few examples would be, “It provides effective wicking so that when you sweat it dries quickly and keeps you feeling comfortable and looking fashionable during any activity,” or “Your friends will be posting your amazing new casual shirt look on their iphone with hashtags like #coolfriendsshirt #bestshirtever so fast your head will spin," or "This stylish shirt will clinch your next special date or job interview."

Get Moving

That’s it in a nutshell. Start with one or two good designs for your shirt. Don’t bite off more than you can chew initially. You want a few fashionable products to sell and you will be successful. Get cracking now and head over to the Seller Center.

Design and Sell T Shirts Online: Some ideas @eBay @Influenster #ebaysellingguides #contest

Disclosure: I received an opportunity to share my knowledge with my readers via Influenster.  I am posting as part of a contest to win a prize for sharing this information.

T-shirts are a hot item in the internet marketplace.  Think about it. People wear t-shirts all the time and everyone has more than one. You can always use a new t-shirt especially if it is a cool color or it has an interesting logo that appeals to you. Start out with these ideas and you will have an excellent finished product. 

First Things First

First you want to choose whether you are going to sell your own brand or logo custom t-shirts, a name-brand or no-brand basic t-shirts.  This is very important. How hard can it be to do that? Not that challenging, in fact, you might already have that part covered. How hard can it be to do that? Then there are two basic steps at this point. You want to sell t-shirts and make a profit. Very simple and easy. You can start here at the Ebay Listing Flow to get some ideas.

Thinking Things Out

The t-shirt itself needs to be carefully thought out. You want to do this right and have a t-shirt that has a purpose and be effective whether it is plain or has a special logo. You want to do it well because you want the end result…to make a profit. When you are selling a t-shirt, you are asking your buyer to wear, represent, and actually be a partner to your brand.  Define clearly what your t-shirt represents and tell them why they would want to wear it. This will get them interested and even promote social sharing. This is the key to selling. You can go to the Seller Center homepage to start yourself going.

Some Ideas to Start With

A few examples would be, “It provides effective wicking so that when you sweat it dries quickly and keeps you feeling comfortable during any activity,” or “Your friends will posting your amazing new t-shirt look on their iphone with hashtags like #coolfriendstee #bestlogoever so fast your head will spin.” 

Get Moving

That’s it in a nutshell. Start with one or two good designs or logos. Don’t bite off more than you can chew initially. You want a few effective products and you will be successful. Get cracking now and head over to the Seller Center.

San-J has Summer Holiday Grilling Season Covered with Gluten-Free Asian Inspired Recipes

Disclosure:  I received San-J sauces complimentary in order to review them.

Who doesn't love yummy tropical island flavors when you think of summer?  The big challenge is putting together recipes that cover all the different needs for your guests. No worries with San-J whether you have vegetarians, Gluten-free guests or even your more traditional Paleo visitors.  San-J has it all covered with healthy options. Bring together San’J’s blend of tasty flavors to create a memorable meal for anytime from Memorial Day to 4th of July all the way through Labor Day. You can entertain in style for all your guests and serve up tangy and tasty snacks and hot and smoky BBQ in a flash. Just kick off all your holiday entertaining with San-J’s line of gluten-free cooking sauces and NEW healthy recipes. San-J has a solid reputation in the cooking industry for their premium gluten-free Tamari soy sauce and Asian inspired cooking sauces.  Now your holiday cook-outs can come off beautifully with a variety of summer tastes and flavors.

Are you ready to fire up the grill? I sure hope so. Take a peek at  5 NEW San-J, Asian inspired recipes created by culinary nutritionist Amie Valpone. She makes clean eating and a gluten-free lifestyle simple with her quick prep and easy to cook meals. San-J has you covered with a dish for everyone, from grilled coconut and crispy shrimp to skewered beef and chicken.

Fresh Seasonal Recipes for a sizzling summer celebration:

• BBQ Beef and Apple Skewers http://www.san-j.com/recipes.asp?id=190:  Sweet and crispy apples with colourful vegetables skewered with San-J's Asian-BBQ beef
• Coconut Tofu Mongolian Tacos http://www.san-j.com/recipes.asp?id=189: Peanut, cashew and coconut seasoned Tofu grilled with San-J's Mongolian Sauce   
• Summer Herb Seafood Szechuan Salad http://www.san-j.com/recipes.asp?id=188: Lemon infused shrimp, crisped to perfection in San-J’s Szechuan Sauce
• Thai Peanut Chicken With Wild Rice+Corn http://www.san-j.com/recipes.asp?id=187: Juicy chicken and corn grilled in San-J's Thai Peanut Sauce, served on wild rice
• Vegan Grilled Vegetable Quinoa http://www.san-j.com/recipes.asp?id=186: San-J Tamari Lite tossed quinoa with tangy grilled vegetables

I love how San-J sauces make me look and feel like a professional chef. I always get ooh's and aaah's with the first bite of every one of my San-J recipes and I just smile.  My friends think I spent hours with the prep but San-J makes it super easy and yummy.  I know I don't have to worry because no matter who I invite...I can make something delicious that will cover all my bases.  I have several friends that can't tolerate gluten so I always keep San-J’s gluten free sauces, including Asian BBQ, Mongolian, Szechuan, Thai Peanut and Tamari Lite in the house. Tofu in the refrigerator or some organic chicken or beef and I am ready in a flash.  My vegetable garden makes it even easier with a bounty to add to the grill anytime. 

I was excited to try the Coconut Tofu Mongolian Tacos. It sounded fun and tropical. I wanted to do with a little twist and make it a bit spicier though so I used the San-J Szechuan Sauce instead.  I added a few elements to the recipe like some Napa cabbage and scallions. Sometimes I like to shake things up a little...or a lot. My prep is above...I got a head start on things as you can see with my sliced tofu, ground nuts and coconut-egg mixture.

The tofu is cooking up nicely in my grill pan above. I was in a rush because it was a work night so my pieces weren't perfect triangles but they are going in the tacos anyway so no worries about that. It was easy to prepare, there were really only a few steps to do and several of them can be prepped ahead.  The final result tasted really yummy. My prep is above...I got a head start.  See how easy it is and how yummy it looked? It tasted just as good, you definitely should try this recipe.

Dinner was a hit tonight and I can't wait to try the other recipes with the family and friends. My mom told me she is going to try the Vegan Grilled Vegetable Quinoa this week. She liked recipes like this that she can prep ahead and grab when she is starved after the gym. You know what, me too!

San-J International or San-Jirushi was founded by the Sato family as a tamari and miso company in 1804 in Mie, Japan. Current San-J President, Takashi Sato, is an eighth-generation member of the founding family. They began brewing the first Tamari from their Henrico, Virginia, facility in 1987, continuing the 200 year tradition of Japanese brewing mastery. For more information on San-J products and to find great gluten-free recipe ideas, please visit San-J.com

Custom White Vinyl Stickers Review + Giveaway #stickeryou

Perhaps you have a small business that you started recently and need to make professional looking labels for your special beauty products.  Maybe your child is going to overnight camp and you need to label each and every piece of clothing so it hopefully comes back home in a few weeks.  What about a fancy upcoming formal event and you need to make gift bags?  I recently found the solution to any kinds of stickers or labels that you might need with StickerYou. 

You can now customize your own white vinyl stickers into any shape, size, or quantity you need! StickerYou has an easy-to-use online Sticker Editor that lets you can make stickers to the exact 0.1” in size. You can customize exactly what you need. You can make your stickers round, square, or contour die cut to the image to get that perfect shape to match your artwork. For business purposes, you can even upload your company logo or idea and promote your brand message in a professional manner. Essentially, you can create custom white vinyl stickers for just about anything in a flash. You can even choose rush shipping and have them at your doorstep quicker.  

Summer is the time of year for all sorts of things going on from special parties to camp and StickerYou has you covered without even having to step outside your door. That is my kind of company. The service is exceptional. I really needed labels for camp.  My child is an amazing girl but she can be forgetful like any child (I think). It is unbelievable the things that get left behind at school and camp from Thermos bottles (they are so expensive too!) to lunch boxes and sweatshirts.  Lordy help me she even left a brand new pair of socks at the local theatre following a end of the year play for her theatre group.  Sigh.  It took me a few years to learn but I did.  I must label everything and I mean everything. I was thrilled to hear that StickerYou makes it so easy with their StickerEditor. It is literally foolproof.  The system even makes a final double check and lets you see your finished product up close to verify it is exactly what you want.  It was simple to follow and make changes.  You can choose colors, fonts and even add characters or logos. You can make the stickers or labels as simple or exciting as your imagination will allow.  My stickers arrived quickly and stuck on perfectly to a variety of items...ahem, like the new Thermos and the socks....the sweatshirts and jackets too.  I even popped a few items through the washing machine to test them and the stickers stayed put.  See for yourself and try out StickerYou today.

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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.