Brilliant Ideas: Bloggy Conference Online

Good Morning Friends, of course there are many blogging conference opportunities available all over the country and it would be awesome to attend if my budget and time warranted it.  There could be so much that i can learn but when your budget (from blogging) is limited and your time is no longer your own (new mom schedule, you have to start thinking about other alternatives.  Therefore, i am glad that i came across The Blog Workshop.  And like everything else in blogland sometimes you happen upon something unexpectedly and you are hooked!!

There was so much to learn and find out about The Blog Workshop and i am happy to share them with you.  The Blog Workshop is a learning community for bloggers and vloggers. Their goal which i thought was fabuous and so up my ally right now is to provide information that will help bloggers and vloggers take their ventures to the next level.  They have many workshops, annual conference and a community that works g hard to facilitate blogging education and help bridge the gap between influencers, brands, PR professionals and more.  

The idea that i can experience all the information and resources in the comfort of my own home while in my Pajamas and tending to Baby Pancakes really appeals to me.  They have many learning, training, networking and of course workshop opportunities through TBW University (The Blog Workshop University).   What i liked about the university is that you can register for membership and take topics that are relevant to you in the time that is convenient for you.

They of course have much more information on their homepage for you to preview on your own time. And i am sure going to attend a workshop that is coming up July 24, 2013 entitled: Blogging Laws You SHOULD Know".  I didn't even know they had blogging laws so this workshop should be informative. Make sure to sign up immediately.  

The more i blog, the more resources i find and i am glad that i came across The Blog Workshop because like their motto says, The Blog Workshop is “Where Blogging Meets Business” and i know i definitely want to someday soon turn my little blog here into a business.




Disclaimer: In exchange for the post, The Blog Workshop granted me access to The Blog Workshop's 2013 conference recordings and information.  All opinions and thoughts are my own.

Something New for the Summer

I am excited to introduce you to Firmoo.com for the second time on my blog.  They had something new for the Summer and thought i would share some of their deals and links for you to check out.  They are definitely offering many Summer deals to satisfy any budget...check out the product and deals below then check them out when you get a chance.



The most awaited part of the years- S-U-M-M-E-R has finally come. Aren't you excited to be in the beach, wear shorts, be tanned, be sweaty yet gorgeous and go to music festivals? Well I definitely am! What is summer without a new pair of eyewears? An easy remedy for this is to stop by Firmoo.com! and pick up a free pair of glasses so that you won't miss a moment this summer. New arrivals are part of the First-Pair-Free-Program. Now get yours for FREE!



+ Looking for Rectangle Glasses?

Bright colors, more rectangles and patterns are all current eyewear trends. Fashion frame designsand styles at Firmoo.com icons have embraced eyewear as an accessory that adds instant panache to any look. These eyewear are a must-have one for you in this shinning June.





+ Looking for Retro Glasses?

A retro glasses frame offering a quirky retro look. This eyewear with bold color and fashionable design will lighten up your summers. Find out your own and unique style.





+ Looking for Oversized Glasses?

To be yourself and find your own way to show yourself! This eyewear with big blue frame is so unique and attractive and they will let you stand out of the crowed. Oversized glasses are always your best choice for showing your star quality in the fashion trend.





Still have no idea about how to style your pairs? Check out a few ladies modeling their favorite Firmoo eyewear.







(The above model photos are all derived from Firmoo+.)
New Customers, check more products for your first free pair at Firmoo right now! You just need to pay shipping. First come, first served! (Simply clicking "LUCKY DRAW" on this page, you may even get a totally free pair including shipping free.)

Change up your style with Firmoo Free Glasses for May

Hello Friends! 

I believe I have posted about Firmoo before...well they are at it again and this time there is a chance to win some glasses.

 

Firmoo has updated their New Arrivals for May and you may have the chance to get yours for FREE!

Spring and summer always has great fashions, however it can be frustrating 

when you already have a nice dress or outfit to wear but can never seem to find the right pair of accessories to go with it. 

Wearing glasses is another new trend, 

so don't be shy to rock your prescription lenses in very cool frames this season! 

Firmoo is here to make your life easier! 

With their innovative First-Pair-Free program wherein new customers

 are entitled to receive their very first pair of Firmoo glasses for free! Isn't that an amazing deal? 

You can find the new arrivals added for May. You only need to pay shipping costs!

Check out some small samples of the new updated shades for May here.

Oversize frame:

Rectangle frame:

Vintage style:

Nerdy style:

Still not sure that eyewear can be fashionable? Then check out how some of these fashionistas style them:

 

Leave a comment with a link of the type of glasses you would like from here: Firmoo free glasses selection 

and you may win a free pair of prescription glasses.  (mandatory).

Firmoo Giveaway

Don't Miss Out Firmoo Free Offer

Hello Friends! 

I am now so excited to share this amazing news that Firmoo is giving out FREE glasses with you!

Are you bored with your overused & old style glasses? 

Now is the time for you to replace those tired, outdated glasses that you may have had for so long and trade them in for glasses that are up-to-date, fashionable and perfect for you! It's also a given fact that we should have our eyes checked and glasses prescription updated once a year to reduce the risk of our eyesight deteriorating from using old prescription eyeglasses! 

Actually I know all these, but I don't have the budget to replace the one that I have now. 

I was so depressed unless I accidentally found that Firmoo is giving out free pair. They are offering FREE glasses (Frames + Lenses + Shipping = $0!) as well as discount coupons, so that any one of you can take an advantage of them! Don't miss out Firmoo free offer!

Furthermore, if you are a first time customer at Firmoo, you can also get your first pair for free .

 Only pay a minimum $6.95 shipping fee.

But for those who missed the free pair, you still don't have to be discouraged because they have another limited time offer which will save you 20% off on frames + total shipping fee

 Isn't that awesome?!

Take your time and enjoy your good luck at  

http://www.firmoo.com/z/crazy-giveaway.html

Glasses USA

You know how you attend your annual physical and the nurse makes you stand a feet away and cover one eye to read this:

Yes the dreaded vision test! 

I swear i can NEVER read the letters and always mixing them up.  

I really believe i need some eyeglasses.   

Have you noticed the doctor never recommends you for an optometrist to get your eyes fully checked.

I really do believe i can find some awesome online eyeglasses.

But oh the dreaded eyeglasses...i have only worn glasses for fun when i was in high school and wanted to look cool.  I have always liked glasses frames that are fashionable.  I recently saw a kid wearing glasses wtihout frames really?!! That's fashionable he said.  

I went on GlassesUSA.com, have you heard of them? 

They have high quality frames and lenses, we offer a 110% lowest price guarantee 

and a 100% satisfaction guarantee along with a generous refer-a-friend program. 

They have this pretty awesome feature which allows you to try on the glasses prior to purchase.  

They have a plethora of options available on their website.

And right now they have specials available.

Great gift for mother's day if you ask me!!!

 

 Take 15% off + get free shipping on your entire order (orders over $50). Code: FS15
Take 10% off any order of prescription glasses. Code: Blog10

Right after the optometrist office i am definitely going to GlassesUSA 

for my first prescriptive glasses purchase.

Have you heard of GlassesUSA?

Wouldn't they be an awesome idea for Mother's Day??

Shopping @ Eshakti

One of my favorite shops online, Eshakti, is giving my readers an opportunity to buy something fancy!

You can use the coupon below to purchase something cute for yourself or someone else...
The awesome thing at Eshakti is you can customize your dress size
so it's a perfect fit when you receive it!!

Spring is coming and Eshakti has all these fabulous choices for you and your favorite person.

Go on over there and shop away....

Gift Coupon Code: MRMRSPNCKE66

Gift Coupon Value: $25

Gift Coupon Validity: March 25, 2013

Influenster Holiday VoxBox

Thanks ladies for the feedback on Baby Pancake's potential shoes..

.he received them as Christmas gifts and I just wondered if it was appropriate for boys. 

 Anywho all your feedback was great...I will show some pictures when and if we put it on him...

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I wanted to share some of my goodies from my first Infuenster box....

I wasn't sure what I was expecting but there were some interesting goodies.

The Oatmeal came in handy one morning as I was out of oatmeal so I tried it.

I am not a huge fan of the blueberries and raspberries but it was an interesting flavor of oatmeal.

Definitely ideal for Summer weather...I thought it was too sweet for me.

I have yet to use these two products. 

The brush I don't know if it's going to come in handy for my nappturals but I will have to try it.

But the nail dress would have been ideal for New Year's if I went out to a fun party!!

The lipgloss is so soft and goes on very easy.  

The energy boost I have yet to try it because I am not sure if it's good for nursing moms...

but I probably need it because i need some energy to participate in #ProjectMilf.

The Sole Society coupon I am trying to use which will come in handy 

because I need a new pair of shoes.

All in all...it was an interesting box filled with items that has been fun to try.

I can't wait to see what's in the next box!!!

Thanks influenster for the goodies!!!

These Boots Are Made for Walking...

It's been a very long while since i purchased some Fall clothes...

and especially after the baby...my feet has grown a little 

but i am waiting until 6 weeks postpartum to 

make a final determination about my feet (oh vey)! 

I would just be devastated if my feet has grown...

i have been the same shoe size for a long time 

and to think i cannot wear all my cute shoes...would be devastating. 

 I have a lot of shoes...but i will not think of that right now...

i want to dream about all the new boots i can purchase.

Fall is one of those Seasons when you can get away with some cute boots.

There is nothing better than walking through crunchy leaves...

that is perhaps one of my favorite Fall moments.  

I can't wait until Baby Pancakes is old enough so we can do this together.

It's fun doing this only with boots on because then the leaves don't get in your shoes.

I have had the same boots for over five years and it's great leather so it still looks good.

But i have been thinking about getting some new boots to add to my collection.

I came across Clarks of England and was totally excited to check them out.

I was pleasantly surprised to see all the different designs they have...

Here are a few that i am thinking of getting and why:

These are uber cute because they are knee high 

and can be worn with a lot of different clothes.

These are cute but..mid knee high shoes are difficult to wear sometimes...

Low boots are always easy to wear...

I am thinking there are many choices of boots

 i can purchase and i am open to getting one or perhaps all three.

 

And i cannot wait until i can purchase boots like these for Baby Pancakes...

too cute!!

Tweetledee...

When i was looking to decorate Baby Pancakes' space...

i wanted items that were cute but appropriate for boys...

because some cute things can be too girly sometimes.

I was excited when i came across Tweetledee...

a designed based company out of Australia.

They are experienced in Graphic/Art Design and they

 make all kinds of adorable items for your little one.

Tweetledee uses animals that are cute and not scary...no monkeys thank you very much.

Have you noticed...every single toy or clothing out there has some kind of monkey on it??

I don't get that...monkeys are NOT cute in my opinion.

So i appreciate that Tweetledee uses their designs

 to introduce kids to different kinds of fun animals like:

lion, giraffe, elephant, zebra, whale, hippo and their newest animal: OWL.

And the best part...all the animals have a cute name attached, 

like Zoe the Zebra and Larry the Lion.

And as a parents, they certainly have an eye for making things that

 little ones love and grown ups can appreciate the quality and cost.

Tweetledee specializes in creating the following:

Baby Wall Prints

Birth Announcements

Name Plaques

Height Charts

They work with you to create something unique and special.

I was excited when we received Baby Pancakes' name plaque.

  It arrived in no time and we have it hanging in his room. 

 I cannot wait to get more items like the Height Chart. 

I love that it features all the animals and we can track Baby Pancakes' height through the years.

I highly recommend Tweetledee...because they provide 

a product that is cute and designed perfectly for your little boy and or girl.  

I look forward to working with  Tweetledee again...very soon!

Check them out HERE and purchase something cute for your little one 

or someone's little one as it makes for a great gift!

Fifty Shades of Grey....

I've got nothing today to write about really.

Just got back into town and still have yet to settle long

 enough to get some pictures and words together to talk about my trip to TN. 

 I LOVED it by the way!!!!!!!!

It was everything i was hoping for and more.

But more on that later.

Onto today's nothing in particular but perhaps interesting post.

Something caught my ears this morning on my drive into work.

I heard a conversation about the pros and cons of Fifty Shades of Grey.

There are definitely a lot of hoopla around the book.

The erotica.  The affiar. The romance.  The storyline. 

There are definitely many reasons to hate and love it at the same time.

I have not read it but i know many of my fellow bloggers are reading and talking about it.

Therefore i thought i would put the question out there...

to see if i need to join in the hoopla around this book!

Why are you reading Fifty Shades of Grey?

Should i bother?

Seeing Well for Christmas

You know how you attend your annual physical and the nurse makes you stand a feet away and cover one eye to read this:

Yes the dreaded vision test! 

I swear i can NEVER read the letters and always mixing them up.  

I really believe i need some eyeglasses.   

Have you noticed the doctor never recommends you for an optometrist to get your eyes fully checked.

I really do believe i need some prescription eyeglasses.

But oh the dreaded eyeglasses...i have only worn glasses for fun when i was in high school and wanted to look cool.  So since my annual appointment is coming up and i might actually just go see an optometrist, i wanted to see how i would look with some multifocal glasses on.  

I went on GlassesUSA.com , have you heard of them? 

They have this pretty awesome feature which alllows you to try on the glasses prior to purchase.  

They have a plethera of options available on their website.

And right now they have an early holiday specials available.

  Take 30% off any pair of glasses and get FREE US shipping with the code Holiday2011.

 Basic single vision lenses included and upgrades are available for an additional cost.

Take 10% off any order of prescription glasses. 

Code: Blog10

Right after the optometrist office i am definitely going to GlassesUSA 

for my first prescriptive glasses purchase.

I really do need to begin taking care of my eyes.

What about you? How do you take care of your eyes?

Have you heard of GlassesUSA?

http://www.glassesusa.com

Yogi Tea...a biased reivew

Has anyone heard of Yogi Products?

Specifically their tea...well i LOVE them.

Mr. Pancakes initially introduced me to the calming and soothing nature 

of Yogi tea when i was sick the beginning of the year!  

And man am i glad he did because Yogi Tea is one of the best teas i have ever tried.  

Here is the story of Yogi Tea:

The purposefully chosen herbs and botanicals in Yogi® teas can help you greet each day feeling more focused and alive. Our philosophy is rooted in Ayurveda, which combines natural therapies with a balanced approach to overall health and well-being. We invite you to experience all that Yogi has to offer and achieve balance and joy in every aspect of your life.

Over 100 herbs and botanicals from around the world combine to create our sweet and spicy herbal blends. From subtle, sophisticated to rich and indulgent, Yogi herbal teas leave you with a sense of well-being and delight.

I approached the company and they sent me some products to try.

  I ALREADY loved the tea so this is a pretty BIASED review...

but oh well it's my BLOG!

My favorite teas are:

Bedtime--promotes restful sleep

Peach Detox--promotes healthy kidney function

Throat Comfort--coats & soothes throat

Yogi sent me the following to try: 

Vanilla Spice Perfect Energy--energizes the body and focuses the mind

Egyptian Licorice--warming and naturally spicy sweet

I wasn't a huge fan of the Egyptian Licorice 

since i don't really enjoy licorice but it grew on me...

the infusion of different spices was definitely good for my taste palette.  

Vanilla Spice Perfect Energy definitely delivered...

it reminded me of the spice lattes at Starbucks but a much healthier version.

What i like about Yogi Tea in point form:

*different teas for different purposes (mood, flavor, womanly support)

*it's for the body and the mind

*affordable prices

*tasty and soothing

*calming effects

*useful stress relieving suggestions

*Yoga moves to restore health

*drinking the tea is a lifestyle (corny but seriously true)

*inspiring and thoughtful quotes

*Overall, there are hundreds of different types of tea to try.

To say i am a huge propenent of Yogi Tea for all it's holistic, wellness of mind and body is to say it midly...

the only way to find out if it's the tea for you is to try it...visit them here!

Delicious Taste and Soothing Effects

 Beautiful and Inspiring Quotes

We are all different but Yogi tea has a lot of variety...

If you haven't tried Yogi, you should...it's definitely worth it.

Question of the Day:

Have you heard of Yogi tea?

What's your favorite tea to drink?

p.s: 

the 6miles went really well. much better then i was thinking.

thank you for the well wishes!!

Inception: The Husband Edition!

Happy Monday, Ladies!
Over the weekend, I watched Inception, you know, the movie with 

yummy and all grown-up Leo (Leonardo DiCaprio) and loved it.  

I am probably late to the party but oh well! 

i am not much of a sci-fi kind of girl but i thought i would give it a chance. 

Initially, the movie was weird and confusing 

but then eventually i got into it.  

It's probably a movie you have to watch twice to get all the nuts and bolts

 but it's a must see for the premise

alone!

                                                                                 The Premise: 

In Inception, Cobb is faced with the challenge of implanting an idea in a man’s head by joining him into his dreams and manipulating the story in a way that makes the idea appear to be something discovered and not nefariously implanted by someone else. His goal: sowing an idea, inception.

The definition of Inception is: an act, process or instance of beginning.

Not that i believe this science is possible because it would just so wrong!

Although some people believe it's similar to hypnosis but it's so much more.

Even if it was possible,

 i believe the mean & bad people in our world would completely use it inappropriately.

But  the movie got me to thinking: wouldn't it be kinda sorta cool

if i could complete an inception with Mr. Pancakes. 

You know, go into his subconscious and conscious and sow an idea. 

I know in the movie, it didn't work out so well when it was done

but this is only a blog and not REALLY real. 

A blogger can dream right?

So if i had to complete an inception on Mr. Pancakes, here are some of the ideas i would sow:

1. Put your clothes in the laundry hamper (all the way in)

2. You will give me foot rubs after every run

3. You love watching reality shows with me

4. You love to watch HGTV every single night including weekends

5. You will buy me an Ipad for Christmas
6. The garbage will be your duty for the REST of our marriage
7. You will NOT judge me on spending $5 on lattes at SB when i can spend $1.50 at 711
8. YOU will cook all our meals (because you make delicious/healthy meals)
9. We will celebrate our anniversary EVERY month
10. You LOVE watching Project Runaway with me
11. DO NOT BUY Arm & Hammer toothpaste EVER again!
12. I LOVE you forever but then you already know this!

Not too bad right?  

Now it's your turn ladies, what would you sow in your husband?

Incept away....but remember to have your anchor that reminds you of reality.
Watch the movie, you will know what i mean!

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You have to watch the movie if you haven't...so interesting amd thoughtful!