Mom Blog Monday Blog Hop!

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This blog hop is hosted by The Not-So-Secret Confessions of a First Time Mom,Luxury Living Frugal Style, and So Easy Being Green!

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All we ask is that you follow the co-hosts: The Not-So-Secret Confessions of a First Time Mom, Luxury Living Frugal Style, and So Easy Being Green... the first three blogs on the linky! Then follow Spot #4 which is the featured blog of the week! 

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This week's Featured Blog is...
Marlee In Debt


Hello everyone! My name is Marlee and I'm finishing up my Master's in Counseling as well as additional schooling to become a registered dietitian. My blog is a mix of budgeting tricks I've discovered in my attempt to work my way through graduate school, weight loss tips from a psychological perspective, and anything crazy that I feel like doing (that you get to vote on!). My most recent poll is on the right hand side where you get to choose which country to send me to after Italy (the country you all voted for the first time around).

I'd like to describe my blog as witty, useful and funny, considering I've got a pretty sarcastic sense of humor and there's never been an awkward silence I didn't fully appreciate. Overall I'm pretty happy in life. I’ve got the best man a girl could ask for, an air conditioner, and a healthy collection of bad zombie movies.

Avon Beauty Prize Pack Giveaway! ***CLOSED***

I am a huge Avon fan! I love all the products Avon has to offer! Most of the beauty products I use and wear are Avon products. I used to sell Avon but stopped when I was finishing up school and was too busy with school and being a mommy to put in the time I needed to sell it. But luckily, my mother Sarah O'Donnell, still sells it so I can still get all my makeup and beauty products easily!

One thing I love about Avon is that the products are amazing quality for an amazingly low price! If I went to a department store to purchase the same things I can get from Avon, I would be spending WAY more. But just because the price is skimpy doesn't mean the quality is any less than what you would get at the department store! All my makeup is from Avon as well as my perfumes and a lot of the jewelry I wear! Avon sells all kinds of products for women including bras, clothing, shoes, makeup, jewelry, and fragrances! They also sell products for men and children! I have purchased many a gift for my hubby from Avon! They have so much to choose from!!

A few of my favorite Avon products are:

My Smooth Minerals makeup! I LOVE this stuff! It goes on smoothly and I can adjust how light or dark I want my makeup for that day so easily! 

My SuperFull Mascara! I love this stuff! It goes on smoothly without any clumps and makes my eyelashes look long and beautiful!

My Pur Blanca perfume! This is a light floral smell that I love and it smells like I paid a fortune for it but really I didn't at all ;)

The awesome thing about Avon is you don't have to go searching for a local representative! You can order online from any representative and have the products shipped directly to your house! To place an order from my mom, for example, just visit the website www.youravon.com/sarahodonnell and place your order! The ordering process is super easy! Plus if you spend $30 or more you will ALWAYS get FREE shipping!! 

Giveaway!

One lucky winner will win a Avon Beauty Prize Pack that I have picked out myself for my awesome followers! Included in the prize pack is: One(1) eight-in-one eye palette (water colors), one(1) Super Extend Mascara (black), one(1) Glazewear Shine lipgloss (tickled pink), and one Avon Naturals body lotion (Black cherry and nutmeg).

A $34 value!!! 

Mandatory Entry!

Visit Sarah's Avon Website HERE and tell me one product you love or would love to try!! Be sure to leave your email address with EVERY entry! This entry must be done before any others!

Extra Entries!

** Be sure to leave any Facebook names, GFC username, Twitter handles, etc. where needed.**

(1 entry) Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect.

(2 entries) Follow my blog via Networked Blogs

(1 entry) "Like" The Not-So-Secret Confessions on Facebook.

(1 entry) Follow me on Twitter.  

(2 entries) Subscribe to my blog via email. 

(5 entries) Blog about this giveaway using at least 5 sentences and linking back to this blog post. Leave a link where you posted. 

(1 entry) Post on Facebook or Tweet about this giveaway linking back to this blog post. This can be done once every 24 hours. 

(10 entries!) Place an order from Sarah's  Avon website!! Leave the order number in the comment! 

Giveaway will be open until Saturday, August 13th at 11:59pm EST! The winner will be chosen via random.org and emailed! The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen! Giveaway is open to US residents only! 

Fun with Food Friday- Slow Cooker Taco Soup!

So I have become in love with my crock pot lately! Some friends of mine gave me some recipes and I want to try them all! So the next few weeks might be crockpot meals hehe! This one is super easy and sooo tasty! We are actually having it for dinner tonight!

What You Need


1lb ground beef (we use ground turkey)
1 onion, chopped
1 can chili beans, with liquid
1 can kidney beans, with liquid
1 can whole kernel corn, with liquid
1 8oz can tomato sauce
2 cups water
2 cans peeled and diced tomatoes
1 can(4oz) diced green chili peppers
1 pkg taco seasoning


What To Do


In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Set aside. Place ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, chili peppers, and taco seasoning. Mix in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours. 


We eat it with lots of cheese and tortilla chips mixed in!! It's delicious!!

Be sure to check out Mama Chocolate to see what she cooked up this week!!

I still need more recipes to try, so for 5 extra entries into any current giveaway, please email me a recipe of your choice at mommyferg02@gmail.com.

Baby Planning is in Full Swing!

Since finding out we are having a baby boy we have been planning and talking about what we want to get, and what we want to do, and what we want the nursery to look like and all kinds of things! I love it! I didn't get to do as much for Noah because we were young and broke, so this time we decided to decorate Noah's room and baby boy's room!

So I went away this weekend to visit a friend and while I was gone hubby and my mother-in-law surprised me and moved Noah's room into the guest room and decorated it just like I wanted it! It was awesome! I love his new room and so does he! Here's a pic! (taken on my phone so not the best quality)

Then yesterday, we ordered baby boy's crib! We decided to do black espresso colored furniture for his room since Noah's furniture is white.  

We haven't ordered any bedding yet but I really want to do a sailboat/ocean theme for baby boy's room! I've been looking at a few things online so hopefully soon we can get his room decorated! 

And just because...here's a 22 week belly shot of me!! 

Made with Love Winners!!!

Here are the winners for the Made with Love Event! All winners were chosen via random.org and will be emailed! They will have 48 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen!

JudysLilQuiltFix- Comment 69-ticklemetiffyyyy
SheDragon Body- Comment 12- Kerrific
EcoLips-Comment 11- Kerrific
A Novel Idea Crafts-Comment 12-orangefukurou 
Snugs Boutique-Comment 8- Sarah Hull
Fawn Maternity-Comment 56-Amanda
Rockabitty Baby-Comment 28- Jessica
Koliden's Gifts-Comment 1-Kerrific
A Mommy Made It-Comment 16-Sarah Hull
Charitable Creations Jewelry-Comment 27-ArtsyChaos
Baby Blossom Designs-Comment 39-boyzrule
Wee Expressions-Comment 57-Alisha L.
Made By Mom-Comments 38 and 22-boyzrule and Alisha L. 


Congrats to all the winners!! If you didn't win be sure to enter my other current giveaways for a chance to win more free stuff! :)) 

Belevation Maternity Review and Giveaway! **CLOSED***

**Giveaway has been extended until Tuesday August 9th at 11:59pm EST!! **

Belevation is the Belly Elevation Innovation! Belevation is a company located in the heart of the south that specializes in maternity undergarments for mothers-to-be! They offer a variety of supportive garments to provide moms-to-be comfort and style!From your typical support belly band to supportive yoga pants, they have an awesome variety of garments!  I was given the privilege of reviewing two products from Belevation- the support band and the support boyshorts!


















I really really love both products I was able to review! The support band is great! It really offers a lot of support to my belly and back! It fits very snug and stays put! I feel like I have awesome coverage when I'm wearing it and don't have to worry about my back or the bottom of my belly showing when I'm wearing it. The boyshorts I was a little bit confused about at first. I wasn't sure if they were to be worn as underwear or not. But after talking to Susan at Belevation she informed me that they are indeed underwear! They have a material called Tencel that is 50% more absorbent than cotton! Which if you've been pregnant you know absorbant is good! The boyshorts are perfect for wearing under a skirt or dress! I tried them under one of my summer dresses the first time and they were so comfortable and supportive! I love that I can just wear one garment as underwear and support for my belly! Both of these products work great and are super stylish and affordable!!

Check me out in the Belevation Support Band! It just looks like a layered tank but gives me the support and comfort I need these days!

Buy It!

http://belevation.com/

Win It!

One lucky winner will receive one Belavation product of their choice!

**Mandatory Entry**

Visit Belevation's website and tell me which product you would love to have!! This entry must be done before any other entries! Be sure to leave your email address with every entry!

**Extra Entries**

(1 entry) "Like" Belevation on Facebook. Leave your Facebook Name. (Thank them if you'd like!) 

(1 entry) "Like" The Not-So-Secret Confessions on Facebook. Leave your Facebook Name.

(1 entry) Follow Belevation on Twitter. Leave your Twitter Id.

(1 entry) Follow me on Twitter. Leave your Twitter Id.

(1 entry) Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect.

(1 entry) Grab my button and post it on your blog or website. Leave the link where you posted! 

(2 entries) Subscribe to my blog via email. 

(1 entry) Enter another one of my current giveaways. Be sure to let me know which one you entered!

(1 entry) Post on Facebook or Tweet about this giveaway tagging(or mentioning) me and linking back to this blog post! (This can be done once every 12 hours)

Giveaway will be open until Monday, August 8 at 11:59PM EST. The winner will be chosen via random.org and emailed. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen! Giveaway is open to US residents only. 

UPrinting Postcard Giveaway! **CLOSED**

Have you heard of UPrinting yet? It is an amazing online printing company where you can design and purchase a huge variety of printed products! Items such as business cards, brochures, gift certificate, postcards, and more! You can design how you want your item to look and choose from a number of customized designs! There are a bunch of postcard designs to choose from in all kinds of different categories from Business Services postcards to Fashion and Apparel Postcards!

Giveaway!

One lucky winner will receive 100 5x7" postcards! 

**Mandatory Entry**

Just leave me a comment with your email address! 

**Extra Entries**

(1 entry) "Like" UPrinting.com on Facebook. Leave your Facebook name. 

(1 entry) "Like" The Not-So-Secret Confessions on Facebook. Leave your Facebook name.

(1 entry) Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect.

(1 entry) Follow me on Twitter. Leave your Twitter Id.

(2 entries) Subscribe to my blog via email. 

Giveaway will end Saturday, July 30th at 12pm EST! The winner will be chosen via random.org and emailed. The winner will have 24 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen. Giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years of age or older, only! 

Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by UPrinting, an online printing company, no monetary compensation was given and I will receive postcards for hosting. See more information about postcard and other available printing services they are offering plus postcard designs on UPrinting.com.

http://www.uprinting.com/postcards.html