2010 May | That Bald Chick

Small Talk Six- Six of my Favorite Flowers

May 28, 2010 By Virginia

This is my first time participating in Small Talk Six at MomDot.

Small Talk Six at MomDot is a weekly Meme with a different topic. You can learn more about the Meme and the list of topics for Small Talk Six 2010 by going here.

The rules are:

Grab a Small Talk Six button for your post and sidebar. Then post on your blog your response to the assigned topic of the week. Your response can be as brief or elaborate as you wish, but must be in 6, i.e. a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, or 6 photos.

Today’s topic is “6 of your favorite flowers.”

Six of my favorite flowers are grown in my own yard (and photographed by me)…

1. Rose from my back yard.

2. Day Lily.

3. Tulips.

4. Cone flowers.

5. Daffodils.

6. Naked Ladies- or Surprise Lilies.

Wanna play? Head on over to Small Talk Six, grab the button, post your responses, and link up!

Be blessed,

Virginia

Lady V dZine

Filed Under: Photo Tagged With: Floral, flowers, mom bloggers, nature, Saturday Blog Meme, Small Talk Six, Weekly Blog Meme

Kids Folding Camp Chairs from CSN Stores Review plus giveaway

May 28, 2010 By Virginia

Have you browsed CSN Stores lately? They have a fantastic selection of merchandise in their over 200 stores, ranging from toddler beds to hotplates to sleeping bags. Since Brian and I are wanting to start camping, I was super excited when I received an opportunity to review products from CSN Stores.

After browsing for a bit, I chose the Redmon for Kids Kids Folding Camp Chair in Pink and Blue

Of course, we couldn’t wait for them to come in. And we didn’t have to wait long, because they arrived within a few days of me ordering them. AND they are a FREE SHIPPING item! CSN Stores has FREE SHIPPING on just about everything.

About the product (per CSN Stores product description)…

This great youth chair with cup holder and carry bag is a favorite for the beach, camping, picnics, and family outings. The chair folds flat while not in use and can be conveniently stowed or carried.
Features:

Kids folding camp chair

Kids Folding Camp Chair collection

Color: Pink (or Blue)

Sturdy and durable construction

Carry bag includes a convenient shoulder carry strap and drawstring

Convenient cup holder in right arm rest

Convenient and stylish arm rests

Safety lock latches the chair in the open position to prevent inadvertent closing of the chair

Holds up to 160 pounds

Specifications:

Material: Steel Tube, Polyester, Plastic

Dimensions: 20-23″ H x 5-14″ W x 5-14″ D

What I thought…

So, the chairs came in, and we took them out of the box. I had to hurry up and snap the picture of them in the bags, cause the kids were clamoring to get their OWN chairs.

I think they like them, right? I do, too. The chairs are sturdy, easy to set up, and easy to take down. The polyester chair covering is heavyweight and the seems are all finished and even. The metal tubular frame has a safety latch on it that keeps it from collapsing while the kid are sitting in it. The shoulder strap on the carry bag is long enough that I can carry it over my shoulder comfortably. But my FAVORITE feature is the handy dandy drink holder that is built right in. It is large enough that their straw cups fit in it without any problem. As you can see, Mister chose to use it for his chips.

What I would change…

I wouldn’t change anything about the chairs themselves. As for shopping the CSN Stores site, I wouldn’t change anything there, either. I love that many of their items are free shipping.

How I rate it…

Lady V dZine rates My Privates are Private a 5 out of 5 hearts

I give the CSN Stores and the Redmon for Kids Kids Folding Camp Chairs 5 out of 5 hearts.

Win It…

The fine folks at CSN Stores would like to offer Lady V dZine readers a chance to win a $25 promotional code.

Mandatory Entry: Simply visit CSN Stores and comment back with one other product, not shown here, that you might like to try.

***Please note- this must be done before any bonus entries will count***

Contest Specific Bonus Entries:

1 bonus entry- Follow CSN Stores on Twitter and tweet them that I (@ladyvdzine) sent you. Comment back with your tweet link.

1 bonus entry- Like CSN Stores on Facebook and comment on their wall that I sent you. Comment back letting me know you did.

1 bonus entry- Follow CSN Stores Blog publicly and comment back with the profile name you followed with.

Have you entered my other current giveaways yet? You can earn extra entries into this contest by doing so!

Be sure to visit my Contest Rules and Bonus Entry Options for additional entry options.

Be blessed,

Virginia

Lady V dZine

A special thanks to Ashley at CSN Stores who provided me with the Redmon for Kids Kids Folding Camp Chairs to facilitate this review, and who is generously providing a $25 promotional code for one lucky Lady V dZine reader.

Contest open to the US. Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on 06/11/2010. Winner will be selected via random.org. Winner will be notified by email and will have 72 hours to respond. If no response is received from the winning entrant, a new winner will be selected.

FTC Compliant Disclosure: I received the aforementioned products to facilitate this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions expressed are 100% mine and are based on my experience. Your experience may differ.

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Filed Under: For the Home Tagged With: Camping, Contest, CSN Stores, Giveaways, Reviews, Shopping, Todder Beds

Ally Ally In Come Free

May 28, 2010 By Virginia

Ever played a good game of hide and seek, where you found the best hiding place and no one found you? And you just had to wait for the “Ally Ally In Come Free” to be shouted, so you could come out in the open and not lose? Ah, those were the days.

We used to play hide and seek and/or tag with the neighbor kids. There were six of us, two of them. Usually, our front porch would be “base.” A while back, I visited 7 All Together, a blogger member of SITS, and she had posted tag on her blog. As I read her post, I kept thinking, “Ally Ally in come free” and about those days when we played hide and seek or tag and all coveted hearing the all clear to come out of hiding and come to base without fear of losing the game.

So, I thought I would play along and offer you an “Ally Ally In Come Free” from the start…

This is a game of photo tag.

The rules are simple.

Open your first photo folder on your computer.

Scroll to the 10th photo.

Post that photo, and the story that goes with it.

Tag 5 or more people by leaving a comment on their blog that they have been tagged in a game of Photo Tag.

Watch to see if they play along.

It’s that simple.

Here’s my photo…

Here’s the story…

I took out the camera to take some pictures for an upcoming review post. Sister got all excited, climbed up on the blanket box, and smiled. I couldn’t resist snapping this picture of her, dirty face and all.

If I tag you and you do not want to play along, I will not be upset. I realize we are all busy and this just might not fit into your schedule. If you play along, please let me know.

I tag…

1. Stacie of The Divine Miss Mommy

2. Andrea of Moody Momma Says

3. Mandi of MandiMindingMoney

4. Bobbie of One Scrappy Mommy

5. Jessica of Riding with Jessica

By the way, you can play even if I didn’t tag you. Just leave me a comment on where to find your post, and I will visit.

Now, Ally Ally in Come Free.

Be blessed,

Virginia

Filed Under: Photo Tagged With: Blog Hop, Photography

Savvycents Wallet- for the Fashionably Frugal

May 27, 2010 By Virginia

As one who strives to be a good steward of the time, talents, and treasure that I have been blessed with, I am a frugal person. Not cheap. Just wise in the way I spend. So, I do use some coupons. Do I have fifty coupons for each trip to the grocery store? No. But, usually at least one to five.

It gets to be a pain, keeping track of coupons and all.

So, when I received an opportunity to review the Savvycents Wallet, that would allow me to keep coupons, cash, and cards all in my wallet but in separate categories, my interest was piqued. When I learned that it also has a coin pouch, I was sold. I am always losing change in my purse.

About the product…

Melinda Claudepierre created the Savvycents Wallet after reading a book about becoming debt free and following the cash envelope system of budgeting. She got frustrated with paper envelopes and disorganization in her wallet. Thus, the birth of Savvycents.

Savvycents Wallet for use with the envelope budgeting system Savvycents side view Savvycents Budgeting Wallet

The Savvycents wallet is 8”x4” . The inside has an accordion style file system with five pockets, each with a pocket size plastic tab divider to help you to separate by category. The accordion system has a snap closure that is elasticized. On the face of the accordion system is two clear pockets, perfect for drivers license or ID. Opposite the accordion system is 6 credit card sized pockets where you can store your debit and/or discount program cards. There is also a check book sized pocket, for conveniently storing your checkbook, and a pen loop. The wallet has a zip closure that goes around three sides. On the outside of the wallet is a zipper pocket for coins. It comes with 8 pre-printed tab labels and 8 blank tab labels.

The Savvycents Wallet is currently available in black or red patent leather, and will soon be available in pink patent leather.

What I thought…

I’ve been using the Savvycents wallet for several weeks now and really like it. I am a huge fan of tab dividers and love this feature. I can easily locate my coupons and keep them organized. I chose to use the Grocery, Restaurants, and Miscellaneous printed labels and wrote my own for RX and kept one blank. I can see how this wallet would be great for those using the envelope system of budgeting, as well. I still lose my coins, but that has something to do with the fact that I drop them in the purse…

The wallet is well made with even seams and no loose stitching. The zippers zip and unzip easily, but stay zipped when not in use. Overall, it is an attractive wallet.

What I would change…

I wouldn’t change anything about the design of the wallet, but would love to see it in more fabric and color options.

How I rate it…

Lady V dZine rates My Privates are Private a 5 out of 5 hearts

I give the Savvycents wallet a 5 out of 5 hearts.

Where you can buy it…

You can purchase the Savvycents wallet on the Savvycents Site.

Learn more about Savvycents at http://www.savvy-cents.com/index.html.

You can also find Savvycents on Facebook and on Twitter.

Be blessed,

Virginia

Lady V dZine