Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Winter - Dry Skin, Chaffing and Rahses! Bordeaux to the Rescue!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Boudreaux's Butt Paste. All opinions are 100% mine.

Has your child ever had a great case of Diaper Rash?  And you've tried everything you could think of to  cure it, but none of the norms worked?   Then you probably haven't  tried Boudreaux's Butt Paste.  Bourdeaux's Butt Paste has been specifically formulated by a pharmacist with direction from a respected pediatrician to provide effective diaper rash care.

I remember the first time that I heard of Boudreaux's Butt Paste.  It was at my co-workers Baby Shower.  Boy did he get a laugh out of it.  And so did a couple of the non-mothers.   Hey sometimes, the items with the craziest names have the best uses!

I have some great facts about this product.
1.  Goes on Easily and it is easy to clean off
2.  It is available in Convenient sizes - such as: 1oz, 2oz, 3oz and 4oz tubes, & 16oz jars
3.  This comes with a Flip top cap (for the tubes)
4.  They offer the Handy Travel Size
5.  It doesn't have a harsh smell - rather it is quite pleasant.
6.  It is a great skin protectant

Boudreaux's Butt Paste has been featured on many shows - such as: Oprah Show, Tonight Show, The Today Show, While you were out.  And on TV Stations such as ESPN and magazines such as People magazine.

If you want to try a free sample of this product, visit the Boudreaux's Butt Paste website. 

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Sunday, February 6, 2011

Celebrate Valentines Day with Eden Fantasys

Valentines Days is Just over a week away!! I know I have been keeping my eyes open to see if there is anything that I really like or want... And my favorite site to check out is EdenFantasys. EdenFantasys is an Adult Online Store. They carry everything from Lingerie, to toys, to jewelry and even Lotions and Candles. I love the Lingerie that they offer... and I also love their massage tools. You want to wow your girl this valentines day? Then I will suggest you get some Bubble Bath, Sexy Lingerie, and the Kneed Me Massage Set. That combination will defiantly equal a good night!
Sex toys - EdenFantasys adult toys store
Right now they are running their 14 Days of Love - Daily Specials. So far they have had sales on Lingerie, Books, Chocolate Paint and even toys! And today (February 6th) there is a sale on their Rabbits! Check them out today so you can spoil someone on Valentines Day!

*In exchange for this post I will receive a gift card for Eden Fantasys

Saturday, February 5, 2011

TOBASCO Origional Red

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TABASCO® Original Red. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you are anything like my husband, you like having a little Kick to your food.  I have seen him add TABASCO® Original Red to many different foods - such as Pizza.  Or if your are like my coworker... You add it to EVERYTHING - including chicken, and pizza, and I really wouldn't be surprised if he adds it to Salad!  He loves his Tabasco Sauce.

A little about TABASCO® Original Red:  The original Red was the first sauce introduced by the McIlhenny family - in 1868.  This sauce has continued to be one of their most popular sauces out of their 6 flavors.  Also, They are not all about just being a HOT Sauce.  They love what Heat does to add flavor to your food.  How does it enhance the flavor?  Tabasco Original Red is a very simple combination of red pepper, salt and vinegar that are perfected in a 3 year aging process.

What better way to enhance your Game Day meals?  How about adding Tobasco Original Red to your Game Day Recipes?  IF you want some suggestions of what to make for this Sundays Game day - you really need to check out the Game-Day Party Menu.  My favorite menu item has to be the Pizza.  Or the Chili - especially on these cold winter days.  Do you want to know how to make your own perfect Pizza?  Make sure to check out the Pizza Perfected page on the Tobasco Website.

How do you use Tobasco Original Red?

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Ten Financial Tips for Women Seriously Considering Divorce - Hollis Colquhoun


Ten Financial Tips for Women Seriously Considering Divorce
By Hollis Colquhoun
1. Get informed. In order to have an idea of where you stand financially after divorce you need to figure out your financial status as a married couple. Gather all of the documents pertaining to your assets and liabilities. Each current account statement, whether it's reporting the mortgage balance, credit card balance, Individual Retirement Account value, student loan, etc. will give you a piece of the puzzle of your marital worth, the assets and liabilities you and your husband share, what you each have individually and what the balances are.
2. Create a balance sheet. This gives a snapshot in time of what you own and owe-your asset and liability values. On the left-hand side of the page list your assets, generally starting with the highest priority ones, like your home and cars. A column on the right side will list your liabilities or debts. If some are directly attached to an asset (secured) like a car loan is attached to the car, put those loans across from the assets they're related to. Unsecured debts such as credit cards aren't attached to any particular property but you still have a general obligation to pay them. Label each asset and liability as being either joint or individual. Be sure to include retirement accounts and check for any loans taken out against them. Also, don't forget to list valuables under assets, such as antiques and jewelry.
3. Look at your joint IRS tax returns for the past 3 years. These returns will report your annual marital income, whether it came from a salary, bonuses, bond interest or stock dividends, and property or partnership income. The reports will also give a clearer picture of tax-deferred accounts such as a 401k or pension retirement account, by showing the income deduction taken for retirement contributions. If you use an accountant to prepare your returns, make an appointment to review your latest returns. Sometimes they can be hard to decipher.
4. Understand the household income. What was your annual joint income for the past three years and what did you earn? Was the income steady, on a monthly basis or quarterly, or did it come in one chunk at the end the year? Once you have a clearer picture of the household's income flow it will be easier to understand and split.
5. Calculate your worth as a stay-at-home mom. Just because you don't earn outside income, doesn't mean you don't bring added value to the household budget. List of every activity you do that saves the household money, e.g. grocery shop, cook, transport children, do laundry, clean the house, care for an elderly parent. On a column alongside these activities, calculate what it would cost to hire someone outside of the family to do each task, then add up the dollar total. Since this would be an after-tax number, figure out what that would equate to in annual pre-tax income. Are your savings efforts worth the equivalent of a $30,000 or $40,000 income contribution?
6. Make a list of your family’s current monthly household expenses. Construct a monthly budget and don’t forget to pro-rate monthly the expenses that might only come every 6 months or year, like insurance. If something happens to your marriage, chances are you’ll be the caregiver for the children so it’s very important to have a realistic idea of what the basic household expenses have been and might be monthly and yearly.
7. Hire good professionals. Regardless of your financial situation you should speak to several legal and financial professionals to get the best guidance through the divorce process. Pick the lawyer who will act as your advocate and a financial adviser who will focus on your financial needs and goals. Don’t use the same financial professional that your husband uses for the sake of convenience! There are free resources for help at LawHelp.org and Nolo.com. (Note, during the interview process, if you speak to a lawyer about your situation, that lawyer is precluded from representing your spouse.)
8. Split assets and liabilities by amount and type. In many cases women try to keep the marital house for the sake of the children, but that might not be the best solution for their financial stability. Often the house is the biggest marital asset but it doesn’t produce any income and doesn’t necessarily add to your financial nest egg. If the divorce agreement has the house and mortgage going to the you and the other assets and liabilities like the credit card debt,  IRA and securities account going to your husband, then the only income you will have is alimony and child support. In some cases it’s better to sell the house and other jointly held property then divide the assets and debts evenly by amount and type (liquid and illiquid). Then you can rent or buy a house that you can afford and have liquid assets that can be used for income or emergency funds in case the alimony or child support payments suddenly disappear.
9. Create a mock budget. Do some homework regarding your various living options, then list anticipated monthly expenses. See how the numbers work out and what monthly alimony and child support you’ll need. If you have to go back to work to make ends meet and had a prior career or job position, ask for rehabilitative alimony where additional money is paid to you in the early part of the settlement agreement for education and retraining purposes.
10. Have the account titles changed.  For those assets and debts you are going to transfer to the other person or change from joint to individual, amend the account and title before the divorce is final, that way you aren’t relying on your ex-spouse to make payments on a debt that is still classified by the creditors as joint. If he stops paying you will still be liable. Just having a settlement agreement doesn’t mean the creditors will automatically shift the liability. For them it’s better to have two people on the hook for the debt payments.
This list seems like a lot to handle, but it’s not if you take one step at a time. Your financial health is directly tied to your mental and physical health, and is just as important. Realize you’re worth it and that your financial future is at stake.
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Author and financial self-defense expert Hollis Colquhoun knows firsthand the struggles women go through in divorce. An Accredited Financial Counselor who worked 20 years on Wall Street, she persevered through a difficult divorce and major surgeries to raise a family and achieve financial independence. Hollis counsels women from the difficult early stages of divorce, when they need sound financial advice to navigate feelings of anger, loss and betrayal and build a new future. Her book, Women Empowering Themselves: A Financial Survival Guide, is a concise, pocket-book manual to help women take charge of their finances. Hollis, who holds black belts in Karate and Taekwondo, uses martial arts principles to teach women to protect themselves financially.