Summer Giveaways Galore!

Pin itThis summer has begun with a bang, and I’m getting lots of opportunities for giveaways here at Real Life!  So while I’m going to try to get back on track with writing witty stories and commentary, I’ll go ahead and give you lots of opportunities to win stuff!! I’ll be adding more here as [...]

Michael Bolton’s Still Got It: One World, One Love

Pin itRemember the long, curly-haired Michael Bolton from the 80′s and 90′s? Yeah, I was always jealous of his hair too! But alas, much of his hair is gone now, and he’s back with the same incredible voice, kicked up a notch. Michael has sold over 53 million records, and received many awards.  He’s performed [...]

Initials, Inc: Perfect Gift for a New Bride… or Anyone, Really! (giveaway)

Pin itOne of my kids’ dance teachers is getting married this summer. When some people get married, I just get something that you would normally give newlyweds, not being particular about personalization.  But then there are those that you really care about.  The ones you don’t want to just give another plate or salt and [...]

Smart Mom Solutions!

Pin itI recently had a wonderful time traveling to Cary, NC to see some fellow moms,  mom bloggers, and one of my heroes Maria Bailey, of MomSelect and MomTV! The event was the Smart Mom Solutions Roadshow! We came together with several moms from around the state, as well as those watching live on MomTV [...]

Vote for the Single Best Town, $125 Gift Card Giveaway

Pin it A little while ago, I posted about a contest going on at Disney’s www.family.com.  Kraft Singles is looking for the “Single Best Town in America!” Hundred of entries came in, and they were whittled down to just 10 finalists. I wrote about why the High Country of NC is the best place in [...]

Yes, I Bought Eyeglasses Online! Do I Look Smarter?

Pin itI have been doing the rimless frame thing with my glasses for a while, and I have loved being able to see my face more, especially on stage.  I have tried contacts, but since I have astigmatism, the weighted thing just doesn’t work for me. When I went to Type A Mom Conference in [...]

18×24 Poster Print Giveaway

Pin itI really need some help, decorating with art on my walls. You see, I really don’t like to just go buy things that might look good. I want it to mean something. Last year, I was thrilled when I got to review a canvas print from UPrinting.com.  I immediately knew that I would use [...]

HP TouchSmart Web Printer Review & Giveaway

Pin itContest is Closed.  Winner: comment #65  Wendy McBride I’ve had quite a long relationship with HP. Our relationship usually centers around printers and Black Friday.  After having a regular HP Inkjet printer for years, I found my first All-in-One Printer in 2005 on Black Friday.  It was a $299 printer, and I got it [...]

Blog Planning with GO MOM DIY Organizer!

Pin itThis week, I am officially starting my new “blog planning” plan. I saw Resourceful Mommy Amy Lupold Bair’s Review of the DIY Planner from GO MOM inc. and wondered if it would work for me.  I am weird when it comes to calendars and schedules.  I need to have all my appointments and events [...]

Win a $75 Subway Gift Card from the Wii Mommies!

Pin itI decided to make a healthy choice tonight as I went to dress rehearsal. Rather than driving through a burger place, I stopped in Subway and got $5 footlong (Turkey on Wheat). True, I didn’t actually have time to eat it till 8:30PM, but it was good, let me tell ya!As you know, the [...]

E.L.F. Make-Overs at our Virtual MUAH (Make Up at Home) Party!

Pin itLast Thursday was a momentous day on my MomTV Show, Get Real. We had the first ever Virtual MUAH party with Eyes Lips Face Cosmetics, including live guests as well as webcam and chat room guests! It was so fun, and we had some great discussion with tips and tricks. The party was planned [...]

RL Review: K’Nex Building Sets, Math and Art for Girls

Pin itDo you have one of “those creative children”? You know, the ones who bring you heaps of “recycled” household materials, fashioned with scotch tape and staples in the shape of a “Lamp?” The one who doesn’t accept that anything must be what it is. A toilet paper roll? Oh no, it’s a microphone. A [...]

RL Review: Custom Choice Gluten Free Cereal

Pin itI’ve been learning a lot about the gluten-free diet these days. Several of my friends or their children follow the gluten-free diet for a variety of reasons. So I was intrigued when I was contacted by Hajo, from Custom Choice Cereal to try their custom made cereal!The concept of this North Carolina company is [...]

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