Friday Follow Blog Hops

I am so sorry about this late post. I was entering into these and then had to wash dishes and fix supper. For all of you coming to my blog and wondering where my Friday follow posts were.

♥Jess

 

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Welcome Wednesday {Blog Hop}

Welcome to the "Welcome Wednesday" blog hop, hosted by Take It From Me!  Welcome Wednesday is a great way to meet new people and learn new things as well as increase your blog followers! So let's have some fun!!
If you want to be a part of Welcome Wednesday, just follow these 5 simple steps:
1. Follow the Welcome Wednesday Host (Take It From Me) as well as the 2 Spotlighted Blogs of the Week. (These will make up the top three slots on the Linky)
2. Link up your blog name and URL with our Linky. (You only need to add your info once for it to be seen on all the blog hops)
3. Grab our Welcome Wednesday button and include it in a post about the event on your blog.
4. Go to as many blogs on the MckLinky as you want and Follow them. Be sure to tell them you are from Welcome Wednesday!
5. Be sure to Follow back any followers you have gained from our Welcome Wednesday event!
& Have Fun. ♥Jess

Earn Money Tweeting

Sponsored Tweets have advertisers that want to pay you for tweeting their messages. This isn’t a scam. I wouldn’t pass something like this on to you if it were. I have only been doing this for like a week or so and have $0.72 plus I’m pending $0.50 to the account. No, this isn’t a lot but it adds up. You can withdraw at $5.00 and the tweets only take like a second to do. This is a way to make some extra change for something you do anyway. The tweets aren’t scams either, they all lead to REAL businesses who just need the word of mouth advertising that bloggers and tweeters are great at..

They base it on how many followers you have. I only have like 200 or something like that and I get paid 0.24 cents a tweet. Although you can take the under-paid ones also. They show you this on this on you homepage.

This is at the top of your page so you can access your account and see your opportunities to tweet

You can click on opportunities and see this

I don’t have but 1 because I already took advantage of it and tweeted all they gave me.

Visit them {here} to get started

Mr. President George Washington {Book Review}

This book was orginally published in 1904 under the title “A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents.”  The introduction is copyrighted by Dream Books LLC.

Do American’s really understand what it was like to be the very first President of the United States?

They probably know that he was from Virginia and that his father died when he was 11. They probably know that he didn’t have children of his own and that he married a woman by the name of Martha Custis. But do they know what it was like as a PRESIDENT? The very FIRST president?

This book Mr. President George Washington lets you in on the secrets of what it was like. It is George Washington’s own WORDS and his own writings. I had never before seen this side. To see what it was like to have to stand up to the citizens expectations. It shows a history in which few know and understand.

He wasn’t a boasting type of president. He was always humble and glad to serve his people. He accepted his term with dignity and grace, thankful that his people had chosen him to be leader. He was a general turned president and left behind great accomplishments for other presidents to follow. 

This shows how hard it was to be inside the very first inauguration. It had a lot of details planned out such as who came through which door to sit beside who, who hands this to the other, who follows this one to the other room to for the official sign in. It must have been like a screenplay or something.

But overall this book was a good book, but if you get bored reading speeches then this book isn’t for you. It is kind of hard to read it to be just reading it, because of the sophisticated manner in which they used to talk in. The very thought of seeing INSIDE the presidency is what captured me and pulled me in. If  you can read the bible then you can read this. It’s just that I had to google some words to find out what they meant, because I had never seen nor heard of them before. The words were vicissitudes and predilection. But I would recommend this to someone if they were researching him or just wanted to know about him.

He was a very inspirational man and he wanted a lot more for his country than we all knew about. This book lets you understand the sheer depths of this mans love for his country and his people.

This book is available on Amazon kindle for $1.99 if you know someone who would like to have it. It’s perfect for History Junkies or people who just like to learn stuff {Like me}

♥Jess

p.s. I was in no way MADE or Persuaded to write this review. I didn’t receive money or a fabulous nice car or anything like that…

(Just trying to cheer you guys up)

Craft 4 Less

Better Homes and Gardens has a new webpage:

Craft For Less.

It shows you how to make some beautiful things on the cheap. Who said beautiful had to be pricey?

Here are a few of the pictures they showcased. Click {here} to see their webpage.

Hop on Over and save some money while crafting. & don’t forget to share what you make {if you decide to}..

♥Jess

Guest Posters Needed. {DIY Dreamhood}

I have started another blog called DIY Dreamhood. I want it to be the go-to site for D.I.Y-ing of all types.

Some of the categories are blog tutorials, bath& body, digital scrapbooking tutorials, parenting, sewing, crafts, crocheting, knitting, and more.

You will have access to the site whenever you feel like it and you will be presented in the “Authors” section..

You will also be given a button spot just for you. You can re-post stuff from YOUR own blog as well as LINK & pictures to other tutorials. (By letting the Owner of the blog know of course.)

You can also have a button from DIY Dreamhood if you like..

Or you can get it off the blog. Either way- just let me know. You can email me here.. If that doesn’t work. Click the envelope at the top of the post.

And for those that already emailed me about guest posting on this blog, Could you email me back? Something went wrong with my email and your emails got sent to the junk pile or something because I can’t find them anywhere. That’s why I haven’t already contacted you back..

So sorry about that..

I’ve been featured. YAY me. & a Blog Award

I want to thank all of you for coming here and reading what I write. I had no clue when I started this blog that I would feel so happy and excited EVERYDAY. You guys make blogging so much fun. I want to thank all of you for being my friend, and let you guys know I ♥ you.

I have been featured. Isn’t that great? I know I am excited and thank econobusters for featuring me on their website..♥  Here is what was on their webpage..

Featured Website

I found another really cute website this week! Made By Jess has lots of cool creations that she has D-I-Y-ed herself!

Hop on over to her site and check it out for yourself.

Isn’t that sweet? Thanks guys♣

 And then the blog award- which I thank homemaker 101 from the bottom of my heart for presenting me with the award.

Here are the rules for accepting the award..

Thank the blogger who awarded it to you.
•Sum up your blogging philosophy, motivation, and experience using five (5) words.
•Pass it on to 10 other blogs which you feel have real substance.

So- of course homemaker 101 having a blog with substance really means alot to me, and I feel so awesome to get it- so THANKS so much♥♥

My blogging philosophy is:

to share an amazing journey

Other 10 bloggers who get this award because they have substance are:

The T-Shirt Diaries

Prenda La Stelle

Dear Chrissy

A Crafty Escape

Little Miss Momma

Someday Crafts

punk projects

733 blog

The TRUTH about Motherhood

Loopy Lou’s Adventure into Handicrafts

So thanks for posting awesome stuff that I love to read. I will be contacting you guys shortly with the URL.

♥Jess

Tutu Drive Update

I've been making tutus the past couple of days, so go check them out here...if you have any suggestions or ideas color combinations, etc. just let me know! I'd love to get some feedback! What do you think Jess?

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About “Me”- Monday

I want to give all you “friends” a chance to know me as well as getting to know you. So I am starting this blog hop in hopes that new people will join and those of you who are already here get the most out of blogging. I love sharing and I love for people to get to know the real “me” behind the blog.

Okay- so this doesn’t have to be in order or your birth story or a long and grueling story…
it can be about whatEVER you choose it to be. What you want others to know about you.
If this is a success then I will make a button for it..

If you are interested in co-hosting with me- give me a shout out in my email..

SO- here is mine..

About Me- Monday

My name is Jessica (better known as Jess) or Jessi. I am 21 years old and have already been a mom for 3 years. Young, huh? Yeah I know- but it is all worth it and never do I wish I had something else in life. I believe that everything happens for a reason (either to make you stronger or to make you a better person).

My kids are the center of my world. They make me laugh. they make me cry. and sometimes they make me want to pull my hair out. I love it though. Wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.

I spank. YES I said it. I SPANK my kids. Not hard. I don’t beat them or bruise them or make them cry for an hour straight..but I do spank their little butts for doing stuff they know not to, such as trying to stick stuff in the light sockets and crazy stuff that will get them hurt.

I am a NERD and I am proud of it. I love to read and learn. I can’t get enough of it. ALMOST all the time I am reading {when I am not chasing kids} I self teach myself anything I want to know.

If I won a million dollars- I would probably get myself a house with a half studio/ kids playroom. I would help my Grandma and mom out and then donate the rest to literacy funds and sick kids as well as premature babies..

I was born to be a writer. I feel so “enveloped” when writing. It is so hard for me to pour my soul out to someone in spoken words, but buddy give me a pen and some paper and I could just about make anyone love it.

I borrow books from my library and write down “EVERY single word” in the book I check out. Like right now I am teaching myself to design webpages..I know I know. But it’s the way I learn. If I don’t WRITE it, then the words escape from my head…

I wish I had more time to pamper myself. It would be amazing to be able to paint my toes without some of them looking like a preschooler did it..{because in fact I have to keep the toddlers from touching them and trying to steal the nail polish)..

So that’s where I am going to end it.

You can add about you. It can be as long or as short as you want it to be. You can use mine as a template or make up your own. ANYTHING goes…

Hope to get some of you guys interested in this…

Monday Blog Hops

Hosted by KdBuggie Boutique

Joining Meet Me On Monday

    Hosted by: NeverGrowingOld

Questions:

1. What do your normally eat for breakfast?

I usually just drink breakfast essentials and eat a banana and a blueberry muffin =)

2.  What kind of car do you drive?

2000 trailblazer =) (this isn’t it) Mine is black. I will post a real picture of it soon.

3.  Have you ever met a famous person(s)?

Yes, Keith Urban before he got known. I met him at Minnesota State Fair when I was like 12. I asked him for a guitar pick for my mom {she ♥z him) and he walked down to where we were- sat on her lap and sang her a song (my everything) =).. I wish I would have had a camera..

4.  What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

strawberry.

5.  Which TV Channel do you watch the most?

I love watching tru-tv. I have always like watching REAL tv. Forensic Files, Cold Case Files, Court TV..Discovery Channel…

Follow me RSS Monday {I’m a co-host} Join in..

Welcome to Follow Me RSS Monday hosted by Let's Just Give It Away and Made.By.Jess!
The goal of this hop is for everyone to gain new RSS readers! You will also be able to keep up with great new blogs without overloading you email! Here are a few simple rules:
1. Add your blog to the list below (just one time please)
2. Follow the hostesses. (leave a comment on our blog so we can follow you back).
3. Grab the Follow Me RSS Monday button and post it on your blog. (you can copy/paste this post if you want to. You can also grab the link code below. Not required.)
4. Follow as many blogs as you would like and leave them a comment so they can follow you back (following the 3 above your name is a great idea so everyone gets followers).  
5. If someone follows you please return the favor! Have fun

ThermaScalp {Review & 25% Discount}

I have had the opportunity to work with an amazing company who make the most amazing products. If you haven’t heard of YouthFul Trends then you have totally been missing out. They also have GreenSations.com

I posted my review about the caffeinated make-up Primer {here}.

You can see the product {here}

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I really loved it. Not only was it great to keep the make-up sweating off, it also works well as a night-time moisturizer {which helps tone and help your skin}

Then I also had the amazing opportunity to review ThermaScalp. I have had dandruff for as long as I can remember. It really sucked because I would get the prickly tingles that would make my head itch. My HAIR is oily, but because I don’t use conditioner on my roots, and I take like the hottest shower in the world- I got dry scalp.

I loved this product because it comes in a spray bottle {no more getting the products all over your hands) although you could help the spray  out by rubbing it in to your scalp. I used this like an hour before taking a shower. I would put my hair in a ponytail and spray directly on the roots and scalp. I would rub it in and leave it on.

I don’t think you should put it on AFTER showering because it does smell a little..I like my hair to smell CLEAN. and this product doesn’t have the most refreshing smell- but if you put it on before the shower (which is what your supposed to do anyway)..it works amazing.

I used it 3 days in a row and after the second day I had NO itching. I didn’t have the prickly feeling that comes with dandruff, so it really did amaze me.

You can use it once or twice a day. I only used it once a day, but it still worked most amazingly. You could probably use it twice a day and get better results, but even using it once- I was glad I had the product.

I had been trying all kinds of shampoo’s for dandruff and none of them actually stopped the itching.

The reason it works so well is because it increases follicle blood flow, relieves dryness and itching as well as dandruff & irritation and helps with healthy hair growth. It is infused with Caffeine to wake up your scalp. It is guaranteed to stop ANY itch.

My hair means alot to me. It makes me feel so better when I know I have flaw-free hair and that is why I am recommending this product to you, so you can see how amazing it is too.

Or if you want to try any other products they have.. The company is being so generous that they are giving ALL of my readers a 25 percent discount code to use on ANY product on EITHER of their websites. So head on over and use the code {SHEBLOG}

on Youthful Trends or GreenSations website

{which include} {this isn’t all they have though} just showing you SOME.. (they also have make-up)

ThermaSkin Bug Blocker™ roll-on features a proprietary formulation of proven essential oils with capsaicin to repel a variety of common insects including mosquitoes, gnats, horseflies, black flies, fleas and ticks. Contains Capsaicin, Lemon Eucalyptus, Geranium and Cedar oils. This proprietary formula really works and it's kid safe and pet friendly with No DEET.

ThermaSkin Spray™ relieves irritation and itching in less than 60 seconds. Recommended for dermatitis, psoriasis, pruritus, eczema, dry skin, rashes, fungal infections and acne. This formula permeates the epidermis to increase blood flow and reduce inflammation to repair skin fast. Now available in a NEW Roll-On too.

ThermaFeet Spray™ invigorates feet by creating a thermal reaction that permeates the skin with a healing combination of Capsaicin, Caffeine, Black Walnut, Goldenseal, Vitamin C and Alpha Lipoic Acid. This natural formula relieves foot pain, numbness, irritation, itching and fungus.