Posted by ShoppingKim on May 2, 2012
This post brought to you by Leviton. All opinions are 100% mine.
If you watch the DIY Network on cable or satellite tv, you may have seen Leviton’s newest product called Renu?! Renu is a smart new way to redocrate any room in your house easily. The Renu collection includes switches, combination switches, wall plates, remotes, dimmers, tamper resistant outlets and more, all available in 20 popular paint colors to blend in or contrast with your room’s walls and/or trim.
I would love to spice up my family room or even my home office with some new colorful switches and outlets! I would choose burgundy switches to contrast with my mustard walls and complement my burgundy sofa (as seen below) and roman blind shades in my office. What room would you like to update in your house?
Mark your calendars as Leviton is hosting a twitter event on Wednesday, May 2nd at 9 pm EST where you could possibly win 2 sets of Broadway tickets (yeah!) or some Home Depot gift cards (double yeah)! Just follow @Leviton on Twitter and use the hashtag #Renu to participate in the Twitter Event!
Also, be sure to “Like” Leviton on Facebook so you’ll be the first to know of any new Renu contests and giveaways that come up in the future.
Posted by ShoppingKim on April 22, 2012
This post brought to you by AppGear. All opinions are 100% mine.
I can honestly say "we've come a long ways baby" in terms of technology from when I was a child! My first experience "playing" with an electronic device was Merlin. We were then estatic when we got an Atari! I always felt my kids were spoiled with all the latest gaming systems, from Sega Genesis to Ninendo to Xbox 360 to Playstation 3 to Wii.
Although I never got into playing any of the games on the gaming systems, I have been suckered into playing games on my iPad. My favorite right now is Draw Something and Words with Friends. But I swear my daughters, even my neices can navigate the iPad better than me when it comes to using it and playing games!
Kids nowadays can even use their iPads, iPods and iPhones or any smartphone really to interact with their toys, seriously! AppGear is a new innovative live of apps that seamlessly interact with your collectible toys, which ultimately shifts digital gaming into reality!
Some of the AppGear game titles include Foam Fighters where you can attach a fighter plane to your device and actually fly it, even compete against other players over Wifi. Another game is ZombieBurbz where you use actual game piece figurines to play with.
Wow, what's next in terms of reality toys?
Posted by ShoppingKim on April 17, 2012
This post brought to you by Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine.
Did you know that Avocados from Mexico provide a quick way and simple way to power up your breakfast while making it taste delicious? Keep reading for a great avocado toast recipe. But first how would you like to win a $200 grocery gift card or the grand prize trip to a luxurious Bed and Breakfast in Napa Valley, California?! I know I would! Simply visit Avocados From Mexico on Facebook daily for a chance to win prizes in the Wake Up a Winner Sweepstakes and get more quick and delicious recipe ideas! Enter Daily; US residents only (void FL, RI, NY); ages 18+; contest ends 5/6/12.
Avocado Toast Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 fully ripened avocado from Mexico, halved, pitted and peeled
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• 2 large slices bread, toasted
• Optional: 2 slices bacon, cooked and halved or 2 tablespoons chopped tomato
Preparation:
In a bowl, coarsely mash avocado with a fork; season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide avocado onto toast and spread to cover; cut each slice in half.
If desired, tuck a piece of bacon into avocado on each toast half or slice tomato over top and serve. Enjoy!
Check out more Avocados From Mexico recipes including Avocado Pineapple Smootie, Shredded Chicken and Avocado Pizza, Avocado Jello, Avocado Deviled Eggs, Crab Cakes with Avocado Serrano Aioli and dozens more recipes to make with avocados!
I really should start eating more healthy!
