FREE Shutterfly Photo Book! (Offer ends 9/11/13)

Awesome freebie happening over at Shutterfly! From now until 9/11/13 at 11:59pm pst you can get a free 8X8 Shutterfly Photo Book! Check the fine print below, you'll be responsible for shipping and taxes but even so the regular price for one of these is $23.99!

Use code SUMMERBOOK at Shutterfly to get your FREE Photo Book!

*Offer expires September 11, 2013 (11:59 P.M. PT). Offer is good for one free 20-page 8x8 hard photo cover photo book through shutterfly.com or the Shutterfly Photo Story app for iPad. Offer cannot be redeemed more than once per account and/or billing address. Taxes, shipping, and handling will apply. Customer may add options to their 8x8 book (extra pages, cover options, layflat pages, Storytelling styles, memorabilia pockets, etc.) at additional cost. Alternatively, customer may apply the “Offer Value” of $23.99 — the current price of a 20-page 8x8 hard photo cover photo book — toward the purchase of any larger photo book. Not valid on 5x7, 7x9, 8x8 soft cover, or 8x11 soft cover photo books, prepaid plans, other products, or prior purchases.

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June Bulu Box ~ There's Still Time For You To Get Your #Free July Box

June Bulu Box 

Last month's Weight Loss Bulu Box was packed with premium supplements specifically geared for healthy weight loss. Its always hard to know which supplements are good and which are just fads. That's just one of the reasons that I love Bulu Box. They choose from only the best companies so you know that what you're getting is a great product.

And at only $10 a month with free shipping, the price is hard to beat too.

If you took advantage of the code I gave you last month and received your June Bulu box for FREE, then congratulations! You're on the road to a healthier you!

If you didn't take advantage of the free box, don't worry! There's still time left for you get in on next month's box and yes, you can still get your first box FREE! Place your order by July 5th to ensure you get the July box!

By using code BULUGAN372 at BuluBox.com you have a choice of either getting just one box completely free (even shipping!) or getting $10 off ANY subscription!

Here's what I got in last month's box.

Free Bulu Box! (AND Free Shipping)

*Disclosure*
*This post contains my personal super-duper exclusive Bulu Box coupon code and link*

Guess who just became a Bulu Box Brand Ambassador? ME!

So now I have an exclusive coupon code for you to use to get one 

FREE Bulu Box with FREE Shipping! 

Go here and Use Code: BULUGAN372

(Or Keep reading for even more reasons WHY)

Before I became a Bulu Box Ambassador, I took advantage of this offer from another blog, I promise it's 100% Free, its legit!

Okay, here's what you need to know about Bulu Box:

Bulu Box is the best way to discover vitamin, supplement, health and weight loss products! You can choose between Bulu Box or Bulu Box Weight Loss. Once you're signed up, you can earn an easy 50 points (that's $5!) or more each month by reviewing, sharing and completing short surveys about your products and samples. Use your Reward Points to purchase full-size versions of the products you like best.

To take advantage of this FREE offer, head over to Bulu Box

Select your subscription type (YES! you can choose the 1 Month for this promo)

Select either Bulu Box or Bulu Box Weight Loss

Enter code BULUGAN372 (your price will be set to $0 in the "Order Review")

Enter your billing address

Enter your shipping information

Enter your shipping preference (All Bulu Boxes ship free ALWAYS)

Enter your billing information (You WILL be asked for a credit card, it will NOT be charged! I tested this myself first)

Review your order (notice the $0.00 order!)

Submit it - You're done!

Things of note: 

You can apply this to any size subscription, if you choose the 3, 6, or 12 month subscription then you will get your first box free with the code!

The month to month subscription can be cancelled anytime! You MUST cancel if you ONLY want the Free Box. (I cancelled my original order as soon as I got the box in the mail, but after trying the products I ended up renewing)

Bulu Boxes ship around the 15th of every month. If you placed your order before the 5th of the month you'll receive that month's box. Any orders placed after the 5th of the month will receive the following month's box. Your box should arrive 5 to 7 days after the ship date.  (HURRY!)

There are NEVER any hidden fees. Bulu Boxes are $10 per month and ship free ALWAYS.

So go NOW! If you order by the 5th you'll get the June Box!

**Stay tuned for even more information about Bulu Box and upcoming product reviews from my Bulu Boxes!**



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New Freebies From Smilebox ~ Free Father's Day eCards and Summer Invitations

This week Smilebox is offering two premium features to their free subscribers:

Free Father's Day eCards!

and FREE Summer Invitations!

Now through June 12th get this premium design for FREE at Smilebox!

Our current free premium design is a colorful and versatile invitation, perfect for birthday bashes, housewarming parties, end-of-school potlucks, summer barbecues and pool parties -- any fun occasion under the sun. It's available for free through June 12th.

Disclosure: My Journey to Living Well uses affiliate (marketing) links whenever possible. This post may contain affiliate links. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Free Mini-Courses at Craftsy!

Did you know that Craftsy offers FREE Mini-Courses?! 

They have a whole page full of them! I've included a few of them here that I'm going to be taking but there are so many more. To check out all of the free mini-courses click here.

 

 

• The Hand-Painted Cake: Elevate your cake with Erin Schaefgen's freehand painting techniques. Create beautiful and edible works of art with Erin's tips and tricks.
• Creative Quilt Backs: Make the back of your quilt just as interesting as the front! Oh, Fransson! blog author Elizabeth Hartman walks you through everything you need to know to make beautiful quilt backs.
• Modern Buttercream: Learn to use buttercream like a pro! Discover the tricks and tips to construct and create a beautifully finished buttercream cake.
• Short Rows: Don't fall short because you find short rows intimidating! Learn four different techniques to creating short rows, and discover how they can make shaping a knitted garment a snap.
• Sewing Machine 911: Give your sewing machine some TLC with the help of this free course. Learn to clean and maintain your sewing machine with tips and tricks taught in this class.
  
  

  Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links.

Free Blogger Opp: Really Listen to Your Plants

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Prize:

Koubachi Outdoor Plant Sensor

ARV $130

Hosted by:

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Sign-ups close 5/13

**The blogger with the most referrals will receive the additional links at no cost

Click HERE to sign up and for more html info.

M.O.O.N. has now added several perks/discounts for frequent participation in our events but you must be a member of our Facebook group to be eligible.  Please visit the M.O.O.N. group if you are a blogger and would like more information regarding these perks and other group events.

Free Blogger Opp - Mother's Day Giveaway: $800 in Amazon Gift Cards!

Sign up to share this AMAZING Mother's Day Giveaway for four winners!

One winner will receive a $500 Amazon gift card and three winners will each win a $100 Amazon Gift Card! Can you imagine the excitement this will create with your fans?! 

Best part is  - YOU get to enter to win too!! 

That's right, our sponsor is generously offering to let ALL bloggers who share the infographic/giveaway post with their fans to enter to win as well.

Giveaway is Open to USA and Canada. Event Dates: May 2- May 12 (Mother's Day).

For more information and to sign up GO HERE!

Be sure to tell her My Journey to Living Well Sent you!

Free Blogger Opp: $100 Old Navy Gift Card Open Worldwide

Giveaway Opp: $100 Old Navy Gift Card! 

Share this awesome giveaway with your fans! Open WorldWide. 

Event runs April 25-May 8. 

Free twitter link for posting and promoting. 

You can get a second free link for sharing sign ups. 

Top 2 blogs referring other bloggers to this free giveaway opp receive a free cohost spot and 2 additional links! 

Sign Up HERE!

Tell her My Journey to Living Well sent you!

Accessorize Your Life Blog Hop Sign Ups!

Looking for a hop to feature your great giveaways? Check out the Accessorize Your Life Blog Hop! I've done very well with hops as opposed to hosting single giveaways. If you have an accessory worth $50 to giveaway then you should go over and sign up! The Grand Prize of the Hop is $435! 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Tell them Mendy from My Journey to Living Well Sent you!

Rocking Animal George Giraffe Giveaway! Ends 5/3

For all my readers with little ones (like me!) here is a giveaway for a toy any child can love! Good luck everyone!

Welcome to the Mamas & Papas Giveaway.

Organized by Mom to Bed by 8.

Mamas & Papas Rocking Animal George Giraffe has three interactive modes of play: story time, song time and play time and will provide hours of fun for your little one. Each of these modes can be activated using the four interactive toys that are stored in his bag which attaches around his neck. Simply by holding the toys to his mouth, George Giraffe will tell you a different story, sing a song or play hide & seek.

George, the Mamas & Papas Rocking Animal encourages developmental skills such as speech, play, cognitive skills and more. He offers loads of plush rocking fun and learning along the way.

Conscious Box Secret Code! Get a FREE Conscious Box!

I received an email yesterday from the founder at Conscious Box, he is so pleased with the results of the recent success of Conscious Box that he's decided to give our readers a FREE CONSCIOUS BOX!

You heard right, just head over to Conscious Box and pick any month subscription and enter code SECRETCODE at checkout! You get a free box packed with eco-friendly goodies and all you pay is shipping! But hurry because he didn't say how long the code will last!

Choose between Classic, Vegan, and Gluten Free Boxes!

Discover the Best Natural Products on the Planet with Conscious Box!

You Are My Sunshine Giveaway Hop!

Welcome to the You are My Sunshine Mother's Day Blog Hop!

Hosted by Rude Mom

Here at My Journey to Living Well you can enter to win TWO great prizes during the You Are My Sunshine Giveaway Hop! We're giving away a Butt Bench and a $40 Gift Card to CafePress!

From Rude Mom:

I decided to name the hop You Are My Sunshine because my son D.J., who as you all know has autism, sings that song to me daily when he gives me hugs...what better why to say I love you than to have your 12 year old son singing that song to you daily. He is one of my reason for living and he makes me proud to be his mother. I know there are moms out there who don't have that anymore for some reason or another, but that doesn't mean that on Mother's Day they shouldn't be remembered. Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs on this planet and comes with absolutely no pay, except the unconditional love of a child. We want to say thank you to all of the mothers out there by throwing the best Mother's Day Hop you have ever seen!

It’s time to kick-off the Mother’s Day Blog Hop! Join me and my blogging friends for a bunch amazing giveaways for our mommy readers! Moms have a very hard job and if we are only going to get 1 day a year to celebrate then we are going to do it big! At the bottom of the post you will see a TON of links to different giveaways. Feel free to enter as many as you like and good luck!!!

Live Natural Instagram Contest from Abe's Market

Enter for a chance to win a $500 gift card from Abe's Market by showing us how you live natural on instagram. Follow Abe's Market, post a photo of how you live natural. Tag @abesmarket & #livenatural

Contest ends on April 21, 2013. See contest link for official rules.

Win a $100 Walmart Gift Card

Welcome to the "Spring Cleaning" giveaway event sponsored by Tip Hero, featuring some fabulous bloggers and the opportunity to win a prize that's sure to help you with your spring cleaning efforts!

Win Plant Therapy's Top 6 Synergy Essential Oil Sampler Set

Welcome to the Honor the Earth Giveaway Hop, hosted by Happy Mothering and Brittleby's Corner. Members of the Green Moms Network are excited to bring you great prizes to celebrate Earth Day, all valued at $25+ . After entering this giveaway, be sure to visit the other blogs listed under the Rafflecopter form to enter more great Honor the Earth giveaways. Good luck!

My Journey to Living Well is pleased to include Plant Therapy in this year's Honor The Earth Giveaway Hop. You can enter to win  Plant Therapy's Top 6 Synergy Sampler Set which includes Includes Essential Oil Blends of Sensual (Aphrodisiac), Energy (Physical Energy), Germ Fighter (Like Thieves), Relax (Physical Relaxation), Immune-aid (Immune System Booster) and Tranquil (Emotional Stress Relief) 10 ml each. ARV $32.95.

Click here for my review and some spring cleaning recipes using Plant Therapy's Essential Oils.

If you can't wait to try Plant Therapy's Essential Oils then head over to their page and use code myjourney10 to get 10% off your purchase of $25 or more. (One code per customer, not valid for gift certificates)

Win a Flirty Apron! Don't You Look Marvelous Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Don't You Look Marvelous Blog Hop

This event is hosted by The Review Wire. Each blog participating has a prize that is at least $25 and related to products that make you feel beautiful. Make sure to stop by The Review Wire, they are sponsoring The Grand Prize! Two winners will each receive the COOLA ER+ Line a Retail Value of $148! After you enter my giveaway, stop by the other blogs to see the other Marvelous Giveaways!

Here at My Journey to Living Well you can enter to win your own Flirty Apron! Just because you still have dinner to cook doesn't mean you shouldn't look marvelous in the process!

Click here to read my full review.

Enter to Win Your Child's Dream Craft Room from Kiwi Crate and Pottery Barn Kids (valued at $750!)

                   Just fill in your name and email address! Ends April 14, 2013 at midnight.

Enter to win everything in the Kiwi Crate Arts & Crafts Shop plus a brand new craft table from Pottery Barn Kids. Total prize valued at $750!

That's right! I said everything!

One Grand Prize Winner will receive:
Pottery Barn Kids Craft Table (valued at $260)
One of everything in Kiwi Crate's new DIY Material shop (valued at more than $500)

  Enter here to Win your kid's dream craft room from Kiwi Crate and Pottery Barn Kids (valued at $750!)

Just fill in your name and email address! Ends April 14, 2013 at midnight.

Fagor America Halogen Tabletop Oven Giveaway! Ends 4/16

Warning! This review and giveaway will make you HUNGRY!
Thanks to April over at Down South Savings for this great giveaway, good luck everyone!

Thanks to Fagor America for allowing me to review their Halogen Tabletop Oven free of charge for review on my blog.

I received my Halogen Tabletop Oven this morning via UPS and I already had a whole chicken waiting for the oven to arrive! Lucky for me the oven came with a recipe guide inside the user manual and there was a recipe there for Savory Roasted Chicken and I had all of the ingredients on hand so I gave it a shot. I will share the recipe at the end of the post but to get started I'll tell you a little more about the product.

The Halogen Tabletop Oven has a 12 qt. capacity, cooks up to 50% faster and is up to 75% more energy efficient than a conventional oven. The powerful halogen heating and convection system circulates heated air evenly around oven. It has an easy-to-clean glass body with two stackable cooking racks (Racks may be used independently or simultaneously), simple to use dial for timer and temperature settings.

Included Accessories: 

•Two cooking racks; Upper & Lower.

•Tongs for lifting racks and foods from the oven.

•Stainless steel extender ring (adds an extra 5qt. capacity)

•Non-stick pan

This highly efficient and portable convection oven does the work of many appliances in one. A powerful internal fan circulates hot air to cook food uniformly and seal in natural juices for full flavor and aroma. I personally like the tabletop oven because it doesn't heat my home up like my conventional oven. I can still cook all of my favorite meals in the hot summer heat and enjoy the comfortable coolness of my home! The recipe possibilities are endless because this oven grills, bakes, broils, steams, and roasts! You can do anything from bake a cake to roast a chicken! 

The recipe I used was the Savory Roasted Chicken 

Serves: 4 

Cooking Time: 1 Hr 5 min.

INGREDIENTS

1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)

2 tablespoons oil

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons seasoned salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

2 whole lemons that have been poked all over with a fork

DIRECTIONS

Rinse the chicken inside and out under cold water, pat dry using a paper towel.

In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice with oil and melted butter until blended, then rub all over the chicken and under the skin of the chicken breast.

Rub the inside and outside of the chicken with seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne (you can season the chicken under the skin also if desired). Place the lemons inside the cavity. Using cotton string, tie the legs together tightly.

Place chicken on low rack in oven, breast side down. Bake for 35 minutes at 400°F. Turn chicken over so breast side is up. Top oven with extender ring and bake an additional 30 minutes or until the temperature of an instant read thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of a thigh.

Cover with foil and let sit for 15 minutes before slicing.

The end result.... Delicious

Click Here! for more online delicious recipes

Fagor America has generously agreed to give one lucky reader the chance to own their very own Halogen Tabletop Oven (ARV $80.00) Enter to win on the Rafflecopter form below Good Luck!

Giveaway Ends 4/16/13 @ 12:00 am EST Open to US residents 18+, Void Where Prohibited

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I received no compensation for this post. 

All opinions expressed are solely from Down South Savings and were not and will not be influenced by any form of compensation. My Journey to Living Well is NOT responsible for sponsor prize fulfillment. 

I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 

Please see the Disclosure Policy for complete details.

Win an Evermore Ring from Blue Steel! Ends 4/12

Another great giveaway for you courtesy of Down South Savings! Enter to win an Evermore Ring from Blue Steel! Good Luck to everyone!

Disclosure: I receive no compensation from this post other than links on the giveaway form. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 


                               

I recently had the exciting opportunity to work with Blue Steel and review their products. I chose the Blue Magma for my husband and the Evermore for myself to base my review and couldn't be happier with my selections! Both pieces are made from surgical grade Stainless Steel which is the sames stuff the Doctors use! They are also 100% Hypo-Allergenic! The rings came in their own pretty little blue box with a gold ribbon.

Blue Steel has a wide selection of products available including necklaces and earrings. You're guaranteed to find that stunning piece of jewelry no matter what  your style!

It's Raining Money Giveaway ~ Win $500 Visa Gift Card! Ends 5/1

Welcome to the It's Raining Money Giveaway!

Sponsored by Rather-Be-Shopping.com

Since 2001, Rather-Be-Shopping.com has been helping consumers save money with coupon codes to over 900 retailers. They also have a brand new free iPhone app that allows users to save with mobile in-store coupons by displaying the coupon directly on your phone at checkout. The cashier just scans your phone and you collect your savings. Some popular retailers offering coupons include Lands’ End, Old Navy, Crate & Barrel, Home Depot, Kohl’s, American Eagle Outfitters, and Walmart.