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		<title>The Three S’s of Safe Freebie Hunting</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asmarty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What kind of a mom doesn&#8217;t like a good freebie? I am sure most of us love freebie  hunting, don&#8217;t we? Getting a product (sample) for free is both pleasing and useful: by taking advantage of free offers we are becoming smarter shoppers by being always in the loop of new products and pricing.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What kind of a mom doesn&#8217;t like a good freebie? I am sure most of us love freebie  hunting, don&#8217;t we? Getting a product (sample) for free is both pleasing and useful: by taking advantage of free offers we are becoming smarter shoppers by being always in the loop of new products and pricing.</p>
<p>But there&#8217;s one huge issue of freebie hunting: <strong>many of them are fake</strong>. Too many people want to make use of your natural wish to receive something for free: they will promise you something, ask you for some personal details in exchange for it and then will steal your data or money and send you nothing.</p>
<p>Sounds scary?</p>
<p>So keep yourself safe from scam with these three S&#8217;s:<span id="more-937"></span></p>
<h2>&#8220;Savviness&#8221;</h2>
<p>Being aware of scam and knowing some &#8220;red flags&#8221; of it means you are almost protected, so remember the following:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>A spam email = scam!</strong> If you received the offer as an unsolicited email, stay away from it.</li>
<li><strong>A badly designed site = scam!</strong> A trusted seller will take care of his site look and feel.</li>
<li><strong>An add-stuffed page =  scam!</strong> They should earn on selling the product; if they are trying to earn on you clicking their ads, their product is fake.</li>
<li><strong>No contact info, no privacy policy = scam! </strong>A trustworthy site should have all required policies and info listed on the site.</li>
<li><strong>Credit card details required &#8211; scam! </strong>If the thing is free, why would they need your credit card number?</li>
</ul>
<h2>Sources</h2>
<p>Only use trusted sources of free offers. Here&#8217;s one I can recommend:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.listfreesamples.com/" target="_blank">ListFreeSamples</a> is a reliable site that collects free offers only from official  sources and runs background checks before sharing any freebie:</p>
<blockquote><p>You don&#8217;t have to spend the whole day searching on the internet looking  for free samples of your favorite brand. Get to try all kinds of  products before purchasing them! All offers are obtained from  legitimate websites. We will never post anything that is suspicious or  spam-alike.</p></blockquote>
<p style="text-align: center"><img style=' display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;'  class="aligncenter" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4266134016_06e9f290cc_o.jpg" alt="List Free Samples" width="450" height="268" /></p>
<h2>Self Education</h2>
<p>A good thing to do before applying for a free offer is to look around a bit:</p>
<ul>
<li>Search Google to check the seller&#8217;s reputation. Use some additional words to find some shady information: [seller name <em>reviews</em>], [seller name <em>scam</em>]. [seller name <em>experience</em>]</li>
<li>Search Twitter to see if someone has had any sad experience with the seller;</li>
<li>Check your favorite forums and communities and ask there, chances are someone has heard about the offer already.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>The three steps won&#8217;t take you too much time but they will hopefully save you from the trouble dealing with thieves and scammers. Good luck! </em></p>
<p><em>The guest post is by Ann Smarty who <a href="http://www.seosmarty.com/" target="_blank">blogs on SEO</a>, search and social media. Join Ann&#8217;s <a href="http://myblogguest.com/" target="_blank">community of guest bloggers </a>to start guest posting and accepting guest posts!<br />
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		<title>Giveaway: Yoplait Smoothies and Blender</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:26:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelli Claypool</dc:creator>
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Update: Congrats to Denise for being our winner! Woohoo, Denise!!
There&#8217;s nothing like a delicious fruity smoothie.  Mmm! I like fresh pineapples and strawberries in my smoothies; and my son likes strawberries and hot fudge in his smoothies. The good part about smoothies is you can make them nutritious and your kids will love it.  And [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-929" title="yoplait_frozen_logo" src="http://briefcasediva.com/images/yoplait_frozen_logo-125x125.gif" alt="" width="125" height="125" /></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Update: Congrats to Denise for being our winner! Woohoo, Denise!!</span></p>
<p>There&#8217;s nothing like a delicious fruity smoothie.  Mmm! I like fresh pineapples and strawberries in my smoothies; and my son likes strawberries and hot fudge in his smoothies. The good part about smoothies is you can make them nutritious and your kids will love it.  And now Yoplait has made it even easier to create slam-dunk yummy smoothies!</p>
<p>Did you know seven out of 10 Americans do not consume the daily recommended amount of fruit? Every Yoplait Smoothie contains a full serving of fruit as well as real Yoplait yogurt pieces with live &amp; active cultures. Yoplait Smoothies are a good source of calcium when prepared with milk according to directions, and an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin C.</p>
<p>Simply add milk to a Yoplait freezer package, blend, and in less than two minutes you can enjoy a nutritious and delicious smoothie guilt free! At 110 calories per serving, Yoplait Frozen Smoothies make creating the at-home smoothie convenient, simple and worry free.</p>
<p>Here are two Smoothie recipes that we like to make:</p>
<p><strong>Strawberry and Pineapple Smoothie</strong></p>
<p>Pineapple is a difference maker in smoothies which is why it is rarely used. It’s distinct flavor can’t be ignored.</p>
<ul>
<li>3/4 bag frozen unsweetened whole strawberries</li>
<li>4 cups Dole pineapple juice</li>
<li>1 cup orange juice (fresh-squeezed or Tropicana Pure Premium</li>
<li>recommended)</li>
<li>1 1/2 cups lowfat vanilla yogurt, frozen</li>
</ul>
<p>Put all ingredients into blender. Blend well, stopping to stir when necessary, until smoothie consistency is reached!</p>
<p><strong>Tropical Fusion Smoothie</strong></p>
<p>Try this <span style="color: #000000;">recipe</span> with coconut milk and taste the unique difference it offers. A very nice mix of fruits to give you a smoothie <span style="color: #000000;">taste</span> you have never had before.</p>
<ul>
<li>1 cup frozen pineapple pieces</li>
<li>1/2 banana</li>
<li>1/2 cup orange <span style="color: #000000;">juice</span></li>
<li>2 Tbsp. coconut milk</li>
<li>1/2 tsp. lime juice</li>
<li>1/2 cup nonfat frozen vanilla <span style="color: #000000;">yogurt</span></li>
<li>1/2 cup ice</li>
</ul>
<p>Combine ingredients in blender; mix until smooth and frothy. Serves 1.</p>
<p><strong>Now with Yoplait, making smoothies just got a whole lot easier!</strong></p>
<p><img style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-930" title="Yoplait_Smoothie" src="http://briefcasediva.com/images/PartnerFPOYoplaitSmoothie-125x125.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="125" />Try all 3 flavors in the frozen fruit section of grocery stores:</p>
<ul>
<li>Triple Berry</li>
<li>Strawberry Banana</li>
<li>Strawberry Mango Pineapple</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information, visit <a href="http://yoplait.com/products_smoothie.aspx" target="_blank">yoplait.com</a>.</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/bstart.asp?o=60253&amp;ci=1&amp;c=GM&amp;p=TNg7HrGO" target="_blank">HERE</a> to save $1.25 off one package of Yoplait Frozen Smoothies today!</p>
<p><img style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-931" title="blender" src="http://briefcasediva.com/images/blender-125x125.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="125" />So, do you want to try the Yoplait Smoothies?  Well, thanks to Yoplait and <a href="http://myblogspark.com" target="_blank">MyBlogSpark</a>, you can!  They have put together a nice gift pack of a Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender and a coupon so you can pick up the Yoplait Smoothie package in the frozen section of your favorite grocery market.  How cool is that?</p>
<p>The single-serve blender is great because it has a travel lid which let&#8217;s you take your smoothie on the go.  Perhaps starting the morning off with a fresh smoothie will be the prescription needed to a healthy and focused day at work.</p>
<p>Alright, in order to win this great giveaway, you must talk about it on your favorite social networking site.  Whether it is Twitter or Facebook, tell all your friends about this giveaway and encourage them to read this review.  Talk about why you like Yoplait, and what kind of smoothies you like.</p>
<p>When you make a post on Facebook, be sure to use @kelli smith claypool; or on Twitter, use @krclaypool, so that I will see what you&#8217;ve posted.  Also, leave a comment below about your favorite smoothie recipe.  I gave you two of mine&#8230;I&#8217;d love to hear yours!</p>
<p>The winner will be selected during the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 7th and will have 48 hours to email me with your name and mailing address.  If you do not contact me within 48 hours, another winner will be picked.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s it for now.  Until next time, wear your heels well!</p>
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<p>Disclosure:  All opinions in this post are solely my own.  Although Yoplait, through MyBlogSpark, provided me with the blender and a coupon for the product, I based my review on my own merit. I was not paid for this review, other than to receive the blender and coupon.</p>
<p>Thank you Yoplait and MyBlogSpark for a great product to review.  I&#8217;m thrilled to offer such giveaway to the Diva readers!</p>
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		<title>Giveaway: Chocolate Cheerios and Spa Kit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelli Claypool</dc:creator>
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Udpate: Congrats to Jessica for being our winner in this giveaway. Woohoo Jessica!!
Let&#8217;s just say&#8230;chocolate will turn my frown upside-down! I love chocolate, especially dark chocolate.  Well, General Mills has a new cereal, Chocolate Cheerios and it is delicious!
Chocolate Cheerios is low in fat, heart healthy*, has 100 calories per serving, contains at least 8 [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Udpate: Congrats to Jessica for being our winner in this giveaway. Woohoo Jessica!!</span></p>
<p>Let&#8217;s just say&#8230;chocolate will turn my frown upside-down! I love chocolate, especially dark chocolate.  Well, General Mills has a new cereal, Chocolate Cheerios and it is delicious!</p>
<p>Chocolate Cheerios is low in fat, heart healthy*, has 100 calories per serving, contains at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving (at least 48 grams recommended daily), and is a good source of calcium and vitamin D. Made with real cocoa, Chocolate Cheerios can help your family start the day off right with a delicious and nutritious breakfast that is sure to make you smile!</p>
<p>Thanks to Cheerios and <a href="http://myblogspark.com" target="_blank">MyBlogSpark</a>, I have a wonderful chocolate giveaway for you.  The winner of the giveaway will receive the Chocolate Cheerios gift pack that includes a box of Chocolate Cheerios for you to try as well as a chocolate scented spa kit and a ceramic cereal bowl.</p>
<p><img style=' display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;'  class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-923" title="Chocolate_Cheerios_web-1" src="http://briefcasediva.com/images/Chocolate_Cheerios_web-1-300x240.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="240" /></p>
<p>This is a really great prize package and YOU can win it!  For your chance to win this awesome prize, simply answer the question below:</p>
<p><strong>What do you and your family do in the mornings to start the day off with a smile?<br />
</strong></p>
<p>If you want extra entries, then you can do the following:</p>
<p>1.  Blog about this giveaway;</p>
<p>2. Tweet about this giveaway;</p>
<p>3. Tell your friends of Facebook about this giveaway;</p>
<p>4. Sign up for either my FriendFeed and/or mailing list.</p>
<p>There’s no limit to the amount of entries, so Tweet, blog, and post to Facebook about this awesome giveaway as much as you would like.</p>
<p>Let me know how you’ve spread the word about this giveaway in the comments section below.  Hint: The more comments you post, the more chances you have to win!</p>
<p>One winner will be picked via Random.org on <strong>Saturday</strong>,<strong> February 6th at 12:00 p.m. (noon) CST</strong>.   The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me.  If the winner does not contact me within that amount of time, they forfeit their winnings and another winner will be picked.</p>
<p>That’s it for now!  Until next time…wear your heels well and good luck!</p>
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<p><strong>DISCLOSURE:</strong> I was honored to receive this great gift pack from MyBlogSpark and Cheerios (General Mills).  It was up to me whether or not I wanted to write a review and do this giveaway.  I was not paid in monetary compensation for my opinions.  I do feel that this giveaway is a fun way for the Diva fans to come together and share. I also like to do giveaways in an effort to reward You for your awesomeness! And for that, I thank MyBlogSpark, Cheerios and General Mills for making it possible to provide you with this gift pack.</p>
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		<title>Giveaway: Progresso “Souper You Debut”</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:44:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelli Claypool</dc:creator>
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Update: Congrats to Michelle for being the winner! Woohoo Michelle!!
Just like 90% of the population, I&#8217;ve decided that since it is a new year I want a new me! I&#8217;ve got extra pounds that I want to shed so I can slip into that cute little black dress that drives my husband crazy.  In order [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Update: Congrats to Michelle for being the winner! Woohoo Michelle!!</span></p>
<p>Just like 90% of the population, I&#8217;ve decided that since it is a new year I want a new me! I&#8217;ve got extra pounds that I want to shed so I can slip into that cute little black dress that drives my husband crazy.  In order to make this happen, I&#8217;ve got to change my eating habits, which means a lifestyle change.</p>
<p>Many of you know that I&#8217;m a Coke-Cola-aholic.  Yep, to the point of drinking in the upwards of a case a day.  Yes, that IS pathetic&#8230;I know!  So, I&#8217;ve decided to not even bringoke C into the house.  Instead, I&#8217;ve been buying water with the &#8220;to-go&#8221; packets of flavored tea. It does not burn like a good ol&#8217; Coke, but I&#8217;m starting to like it.</p>
<p>Another thing that I&#8217;ve been doing is making an appoint to eat lunch. Usually I get too busy and forget about lunch then when it comes to dinner I eat huge portions.  So when Progresso, through <a href="http://myblogspark.com" target="_blank">MyBlogSpark</a>, offered to send me 15 of their Light and 100 Calorie soups I was thrilled.</p>
<p>My husband makes the world&#8217;s best soup, so I&#8217;m a bit skeptical when it comes to soups.  However, Progresso&#8217;s soups are very tasty.  I like a lot of flavor and Progresso adds just the right amount of spice to tickle my taste buds.</p>
<p>With surprisingly hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, corn and rice, and flavor-packed vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and peppers, Progresso Light and 100 Calorie Soups offer varieties with a good source of fiber and a full serving of vegetables. Satisfying your taste buds, Progresso Light and 100 Calories Soups can help curb your hunger, making it easier for you to stick to your weight management plan.</p>
<p>Their soups have bite-sized chunks of vegetables, meat, and noodles and they do not skimp on the portion size of their cans.  I can honestly say that I do enjoy their soups.  It&#8217;s a great and easy way to eat lunch without taking up too much time out of my busy work schedule.</p>
<p>Because Progresso wants you to eat healthier and feel better, they are giving you a chance to win a total makeover in New York.  I think winning this makeover contest would be great! To learn more, go to <a href="http://www.progresso.com/SouperYou">www.Progresso.com/SouperYou</a> and enter the contest.</p>
<p>Celebrate the New Year and a new you with Progresso Light and 100 Calorie Soups because from January 4 through March 15th, you visit <a href="www.Progresso.com/SouperYou" target="_blank">www.Progresso.com/SouperYou</a> to enter the Progresso “Souper You Debut” contest for the chance to win a full makeover in New York City.</p>
<p>Three grand prize winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York City from May 21st-23rd. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in a NYC hotel, a full makeover, a $1,000 wardrobe shopping spree and personal consultation at a New York department store.</p>
<p>To enter, you’ll need to do the following: <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>Submit your essay (200 characters or less) telling Progresso why you love Progresso Light or 100 Calorie Soups and why you would like a makeover</li>
<li>In addition, please submit a photo of yourself that visually reinforces the theme of your essay</li>
</ul>
<p>Once you enter, you’ll have the chance for your photo and/or an excerpt from your essay to appear on <a href="http://www.progresso.com/SouperYou" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">www.Progresso.com/SouperYou</span></a>, so be sure to check back frequently! Once the 10 finalists are announced, you can revisit the <a href="www.Progresso.com/SouperYou" target="_blank">Souper You</a> site, from March 29 through April 12, to vote for your favorite.</p>
<p>In the meantime, Progresso and MyBlogSpark has given me the opportunity to giveaway a wonderful gift pack of 2 cans of Progresso soup,  a  Progresso digital jump rope that keeps track of jumps and calories burned and a Progresso soup mug (as seen in the photo below).</p>
<p><img style=' display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;'  class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-917" title="Progresso_Light_Prize_Pack_12.2.09" src="http://briefcasediva.com/images/Progresso_Light_Prize_Pack_12.2.09-300x192.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="192" /></p>
<p>This is a really great prize package and YOU can win it!  For your chance to win this awesome prize, simply answer the question below:</p>
<p><strong>What is your favorite kind of soup?<br />
</strong></p>
<p>If you want extra entries, then you can do the following:</p>
<p>1.  Blog about this giveaway;</p>
<p>2. Tweet about this giveaway;</p>
<p>3. Tell your friends of Facebook about this giveaway;</p>
<p>4. Sign up for either my FriendFeed and/or mailing list.</p>
<p>There’s no limit to the amount of entries, so Tweet, blog, and post to Facebook about this awesome giveaway as much as you would like.</p>
<p>Let me know how you’ve spread the word about this giveaway in the comments section below.  Hint: The more comments you post, the more chances you have to win!</p>
<p>One winner will be picked via Random.org on <strong>Saturday</strong>,<strong> February 6th at 12:00 p.m. (noon) CST</strong>.   The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me.  If the winner does not contact me within that amount of time, they forfeit their winnings and another winner will be picked.</p>
<p>That’s it for now!  Until next time…wear your heels well and good luck!</p>
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<p>P.S. If you don’t want to participate in this giveaway, that&#8217;s okay. But definitely buy a can of Progresso soup the next time your at the grocery store.  You&#8217;ll be amazed at the taste! For a coupon, visit <a href="www.Progresso.com/SouperYou" target="_blank">www.Progresso.com/SouperYou</a> and download a coupon for $1 off any three varieties of Progresso Soup! <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/http://bricks.coupons.com/bstart.asp?o=60559&amp;ci=1&amp;c=GM&amp;p=TFWYe75d');" href="http://bricks.coupons.com/bstart.asp?o=60559&amp;ci=1&amp;c=GM&amp;p=TFWYe75d" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p><strong>DISCLOSURE:</strong> I was honored to receive this great gift pack from MyBlogSpark and Progresso.  It was up to me whether or not I wanted to write a review and do this giveaway.  I was not paid in monetary compensation for my opinions.  I do feel that this giveaway is a fun way for the Diva fans to come together and share. I also like to do giveaways in an effort to reward You for your awesomeness! And for that, I thank MyBlogSpark and Progresso for making it possible to provide you with this gift pack.</p>
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		<title>General Mills Announces that They Are Reducing Sugar in Their Cereals</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelli Claypool</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am not a morning person, so the thought of breakfast in the early a.m. just does not excite me. However, I do like breakfast later in the day.  Weird, huh?
Anyway, I love breakfast cereal served both in milk and as a snack food.  So when MyBlogSpark and General Mills sent me coupons to check [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am not a morning person, so the thought of breakfast in the early a.m. just does not excite me. However, I do like breakfast later in the day.  Weird, huh?</p>
<p>Anyway, I love breakfast cereal served both in milk and as a snack food.  So when MyBlogSpark and General Mills sent me coupons to check out their cereals I was thrilled.  To be honest, I didn&#8217;t know General Mills made so many great cereals.</p>
<p>General Mills is taking a conscience effort to make products that cater to the healthy minded folks.  On their website, they say</p>
<blockquote><p>Not only is cereal lower in calories and fat than most other breakfast choices, cereal is also: 					<a href="http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/health_wellness/benefits_of_cereal.aspx" target="_self"><img src="http://www.generalmills.com/images/corporate/health/GM_BOC_AdBanner_170x76.gif" border="0" alt="Benefits of Cereal" width="170" height="76" align="right" /></a></p>
<ul>
<li>rich in nutrients</li>
<li>a leading source of whole grain<br />
in children&#8217;s diets</li>
</ul>
<p>One study of 16,000 adults revealed those who skipped breakfast tended to weigh more than those who ate breakfast.</p>
<p>Eating cereal could mean that you:</p>
<ul>
<li>consume less fat at breakfast</li>
<li>reduce calorie intake</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p>I appreciate companies, like General Mills, for doing their part to keep me and my family healthier by reducing sugar intake.  Plus, breakfast cereals make a great snack to share during family time, such as watching TV, playing board of video games, or just sitting around talking. Just get several boxes of General Mills&#8217; Chex cereals and mix them together.  That&#8217;s sure to please any picky eater and they don&#8217;t need to know that it&#8217;s healthy too!</p>
<p>So, what&#8217;s your favorite breakfast cereal?  Mine is Total Raisin Bran with fresh bananas.  Mmm, I could go for a bowl of it now!</p>
<p><strong>To read more about General Mills&#8217; cereals please <a href="http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/health_wellness/cereal_health.aspx" target="_blank">click here</a> for some great info!  You can also <a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qljheit24889505&amp;bt=wi&amp;o=60627&amp;ci=1&amp;c=GM&amp;p=NY8LmWB2" target="_blank">click here for a $1 off coupon</a> for one of four General Mills cereals.</strong></p>
<p>That’s it for now!  Until next time…wear your heels well and good luck!</p>
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<p><strong>DISCLOSURE:</strong> I was honored to receive four (4) coupons for free boxes of cereal from <a href="http://myblogspark.com" target="_blank">MyBlogSpark</a> and General Mills. Upon using the coupons, it was up to me whether or not I wanted to write a review.  I was not paid in monetary compensation for my opinions and all opinions are my own.</p>
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		<title>Football plus Food equals Happy Family</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelli Claypool</dc:creator>
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Congrats to TC Lambert! Your gift pack will be shipped to you shortly.
In my household during football season, I cannot get any rest.  My Sunday afternoon nap time is replaced with two guys yelling and every TV in the house blaring as loud as possible. By the way, we have 7 TV&#8217;s in our house, [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Congrats to TC Lambert! Your gift pack will be shipped to you shortly.</span></p>
<p>In my household during football season, I cannot get any rest.  My Sunday afternoon nap time is replaced with two guys yelling and every TV in the house blaring as loud as possible. By the way, we have 7 TV&#8217;s in our house, so it makes it very, very loud. Ridiculous, I know!!</p>
<p>While the guys are working up a sweat and an appetite, I often make various dips and finger foods.  One of thing that they enjoy is a 7-layer taco dip with chips. I definitely do not know my way around the kitchen, but I have to admit that I make a killer 7-layer taco dip.  It is scrumptious!</p>
<p>Thanks to MyBlogSpark and Old El Paso, this year I added green chiles to my taco dip. All I can say is YUM!! Definitely an ingredient I am going to use from now on. So, that would make it an 8-layer dip, right?</p>
<p>Now that the Indianapolis Colts are in the Super Bowl, we are going to party like it&#8217;s 1999. We have a split family&#8230;some are cheering for the Colts while the others are cheering for the Saints.  Well, this Mama is cheering for the Colts to win the Super Bowl.  Do you plan to watch the Super Bowl?</p>
<p>Did you know that 61% of adults plan to watch the Big Game. Whether you´re planning a huge party or you´re just looking forward to kicking back at home with your friends and family, Old El Paso Green Chiles can help you spice up the festivities! Old El Paso Green Chiles, which come in 4.5 and 7 oz cans, are a simple way to liven up your go-to favorites. Fat-free and with only 10 calories per serving, Green Chiles are not spicy, but will add a unique flavor to your dishes that the whole crowd will love! According to the survey, Americans will be clamoring for these great game time dishes:</p>
<h3>Chips and dip or salsa 67%</h3>
<h3>Wings 57%</h3>
<h3>Nachos 33%</h3>
<h3>Veggies and dip 29%</h3>
<h3>Chili 24%</h3>
<p>Perfect for your dips and salsas, as well as your nachos and chili, Old El Paso Green Chiles can help you score a mealtime touchdown with your guests this year.</p>
<p>So, are you ready for the giveaway? I thought so! MyBlogSpark and Old El Paso has teamed up to offer you an awesome &#8220;Tackle the Taste&#8221; gift pack that includes two free cans of Green Chiles, as well as a football-shaped ceramic serving platter, two sets of football-themed plates, cocktail napkins, and a themed table runner.</p>
<p><img style=' display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;'  class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-909" title="OEP Green Chiles FINAL" src="http://briefcasediva.com/images/OEP-Green-Chiles-FINAL-300x178.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="178" /></p>
<p>This is a really great prize package and YOU can win it!  For your chance to win this awesome prize, simply answer the question below:</p>
<p><strong>How do you plan to <span style="color: #ff0000;">&#8220;spice&#8221;</span> up your Super Bowl recipes this year?<br />
</strong></p>
<p>If you want extra entries, then you can do the following:</p>
<p>1.  Blog about this giveaway;</p>
<p>2. Tweet about this giveaway;</p>
<p>3. Tell your friends of Facebook about this giveaway;</p>
<p>4. Sign up for either my FriendFeed and/or mailing list.</p>
<p>There’s no limit to the amount of entries, so Tweet, blog, and post to Facebook about this awesome giveaway as much as you would like.</p>
<p>Let me know how you’ve spread the word about this giveaway in the comments section below.  Hint: The more comments you post, the more chances you have to win!</p>
<p>One winner will be picked via Random.org on <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Thursday</strong>,<strong> January 28th at 12:00 p.m. (noon) CST</strong></span>.   The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me.  If the winner does not contact me within that amount of time, they forfeit their winnings and another winner will be picked.</p>
<p>That’s it for now!  Until next time…wear your heels well and good luck!</p>
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<p>P.S. If you don&#8217;t want to participate in this giveaway but reap the benefits of saving money on your next purchase of Old El Paso Green Chiles, you can get a coupon by clicking on this link: <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/bstart.asp?o=60559&amp;ci=1&amp;c=GM&amp;p=TFWYe75d" target="_blank">http://bricks.coupons.com/bstart.asp?o=60559&amp;ci=1&amp;c=GM&amp;p=TFWYe75d</a><br />
</span></p>
<p><strong>DISCLOSURE:</strong> I was honored to receive this great gift pack from MyBlogSpark and Old El Paso.  It was up to me whether or not I wanted to write a review and do this giveaway.  I was not paid in monetary compensation for my opinions.  I do feel that this giveaway is a fun way for the Diva fans to come together and share. I also like to do giveaways in an effort to reward You for your awesomeness! And for that, I thank MyBlogSpark and Old El Paso for making it possible to provide you with this gift pack.</p>
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		<title>Review: Jiffy Lube in Lexington, Kentucky</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:38:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelli Claypool</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of my review for the Motor Oil Matters campaign, they sent me a $35 gift card to Jiffy Lube.  Last Thursday I was able to use the gift card at the Jiffy Lube in Lexington, Kentucky.  This service center is owned by Bluegrass Lubricant, and is store #871.
Upon entering the doors, my husband [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As part of my review for the <a href="http://www.briefcasediva.com/contests-giveaways/i-failed-the-m-o-m-quiz-review-and-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Motor Oil Matters campaign</a>, they sent me a $35 gift card to Jiffy Lube.  Last Thursday I was able to use the gift card at the Jiffy Lube in Lexington, Kentucky.  This service center is owned by Bluegrass Lubricant, and is store #871.</p>
<p>Upon entering the doors, my husband and I were cheerfully greeted by David Dalton who promptly took care of us.  The place was clean, including the bathrooms.</p>
<p>David and his team changed my oil, checked my fluids, put air in my tires and even vacuumed my carpets.  I was quite embarrassed because my car was a mess from a recent road trip. (sorry guys, I&#8217;ll make sure to clean it before my next oil change!)</p>
<p>David found my anti-freeze to be low and I instructed him to top it off.  My entire experience was a great one and I WILL return for my next oil change despite that it is a 3.5 hour drive from our farm.</p>
<p>So, to David and the gang at the Lexington Jiffy Lube&#8230;excellent job!!  Thank you for taking such good care of us and our vehicle. You receive 5 heels for your service!</p>
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<p>See you in 3000 miles.  <img src='http://www.briefcasediva.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Take A Step Back and Analyze Yourself</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:36:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelli Claypool</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[plan to win 2010]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[By owning your own business you are not only the boss but you are also the business owner.  Many people can really excel in this situation and accomplish more this way then the traditional working environment.  But for many others this situation could be a total disaster.  That is why it is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-585" style="margin: 5px;;  float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;" title="istock_000007032498xsmall" src="http://businessandlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/istock_000007032498xsmall1.jpg" alt="istock_000007032498xsmall" width="298" height="197" />By owning your own business you are not only the boss but you are also the business owner.  Many people can really excel in this situation and accomplish more this way then the traditional working environment.  But for many others this situation could be a total disaster.  That is why it is so important to take s step back a couple times a year and analyze yourself and make sure you are heading down the right track.</p>
<p>Where are you focused?  Are you focused on your business or are you focused way out in left field?  This right here can put your business into high gear or it can create a complete standstill.  When working from home it becomes very easy to lose focus, because your mind is everywhere else but on your work.  But letting your laundry sit for a couple of hours while you get some work done is totally OK.  Your laundry does not pay your bills, but the couple of hours that you put into your business could create many financial rewards.</p>
<p>Not only should you be focused on your business tasks, but you should also be focused within your business.  It is so easy to get totally sidetracked with all the possible new business ventures and other offers that you think are great. It can become hard to spread your time and your energy to so many different projects.  It is much easier to handle just a few select projects that are all focused on your target market.</p>
<p>After you have worked all day long, do you get up from your desk and feel like you have had a totally productive day?  Or do you wonder what you have completed and accomplished today?  Look at your business tasks and figure out if they are actually an important part of you succeeding. If you happen to find that you get sidetracked very easily by surfing the internet, chatting on IM, or reading some blogs, then schedule some time for those personal tasks after you have completed your business tasks.</p>
<p>But if you feel like all your time is being sucked down a drain by replying to emails, updating websites, or researching for an upcoming project, then you need to join me for the <a title="plan to win 2010 challenge" href="http://businessandlearning.com/study-hall/2010/" target="_blank">Plan to Win 2010 Challenge</a>.</p>
<p>Check it out now as space is limited!  You definitely do not want to miss this exciting opportunity.</p>
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		<title>Lynette Chandler has Finally Done It</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelli Claypool</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[lynette chandler]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Lynette Chandler on December 3rd for her first tech support webinar. Kelli Claypool will be there, will you?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lynette has finally scheduled her first live, on-the-spot, webinar wherein you get to ask her any techy question that you may have.  I&#8217;m so proud of her for taking this step to fulfilling another goal.  Lynette is brilliant when it comes to techy stuff&#8230;I just fake it! <img src='http://www.briefcasediva.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Actually, I&#8217;ve learned a lot from Lynette over the last year or so and can honestly say that she knows her stuff.  While I&#8217;m not a &#8220;virtual&#8221; stalker, I do follow what she does, what she says, and lurk through her websites for an opportunity to gain knowledge.</p>
<p>So when she said that she wants to make herself available, via live workshops, I got really excited because I&#8217;d love to know only a tenth of what she knows.  A few weeks ago, while on Facebook, I asked her about her webinars and she has finally scheduled one for December 3rd.  Yay!  I will definitely be there with pen and paper in hand and ready to learn!</p>
<p>And, you should be too!  This is what I want you to do:</p>
<p>1. Visit Lynette&#8217;s website over at http://TechBasedMarketing.com and sign up for her newsletter.  She does NOT spam you&#8230;I promise!  You will only get fresh new content that you can use.</p>
<p>2. You must attend Lynette&#8217;s free tech support webinar.  I&#8217;ll be there and I&#8217;ll be looking for you! This Thursday night, 9PM US Eastern time (December 3rd).  <a href="http://lynettesuggests.com/conferenceroom" target="_blank">http://lynettesuggests.com/conferenceroom</a></p>
<p>3. After the webinar, come back here and leave a comment about what you learned from Lynette.</p>
<p>Now, you know that I will not recommend just anyone to you. I value your time and I appreciate the opportunity to be in your space&#8230;I really, really, really do!  So, when I say that Lynette is incredible, you know I mean it!</p>
<p>From now until Thursday, I want you to be thinking about some tech questions that you need to know the answers to.  What about a Wordpress question; or a membership site question; or an autoresponder question?  Are you having to search for answers and are coming up short?  Lynette will be able to help you on Thursday night.  Write down your questions and come prepared!</p>
<p>That&#8217;s it for now!  Until next time&#8230;wear your heels well!</p>
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		<title>I Failed the M.O.M. Quiz – Review and Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:05:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelli Claypool</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Motor Oil Matters has an incredible website wherein you learn the importance of proper oil changes, the right kind of oil to put into your car, and general car care tips.
I have to admit, when it comes to taking care of my vehicles I am extremely lazy.  As a teen, my dad spent consider time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="motor oil matters" href="http://motoroilmatters.org" target="_blank"></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-869" href="http://www.briefcasediva.com/contests-giveaways/i-failed-the-m-o-m-quiz-review-and-giveaway.html/attachment/mom_shadow"><img style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  class="size-thumbnail wp-image-869 alignleft" title="motor_oil_matters" src="http://briefcasediva.com/images/mom_shadow-125x125.gif" alt="motor_oil_matters" width="125" height="125" /></a>Motor Oil Matters has an incredible website wherein you learn the importance of proper oil changes, the right kind of oil to put into your car, and general car care tips.</p>
<p>I have to admit, when it comes to taking care of my vehicles I am extremely lazy.  As a teen, my dad spent consider time teaching me to change a flat tire, how to change the oil in my mustang, how to change windshield wipers, blah, blah, blah.  As I got older, I learned that if there&#8217;s a noise coming from the hood all you need to do is turn up the radio and, like magic, the sound goes away! <img src='http://www.briefcasediva.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>When MyBlogSpark sent me the information to review, at first I thought this would be some boring material to read and write a review. BUT, I was so surprised when I went to Motor Oil Matters and saw how interactive their website is.  Since I&#8217;m a huge NASCAR fan, I watched every video three times each! While my favorite #88 Dale Jr was not interviewed in these videos, several from his racing team were.</p>
<p>Chad Knaus, Chief of the #48 Team (Jimmie Johnson), talked about the importance of using a high quality oil, such as Quaker State, for better performance and care for your car.  I guess I never really gave much thought to what type of motor oil to use in my car.  Actually, I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve ever discussed it with the mechanics that change my oil.  Hmmm&#8230;I wonder if they are using the proper oil in my foreign car or are they using the cheapest oil for better profits.  This is something I will definitely be asking.</p>
<p>Okay, so I went through the website (which is awesome) and decided to take the Motor Oil Fact or Fiction Quiz to test my knowledge.  I&#8217;m pretty good at tests, so I was confident that I would pass.</p>
<p>Well&#8230;</p>
<p>I didn&#8217;t!! You heard me right&#8230;I did NOT pass the quiz.  I made a 71.43% and the passing grade was 80%.  Now, if we were talking about a cute pair of patent leather shoes, I would have definitely passed!  But, there&#8217;s so much I need to learn about car care and <a title="motor oil matters" href="http://motoroilmatters.org" target="_blank">Motor Oil Matters</a> is a great place to start.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Did you know?</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>According to a study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, nearly 9 out of 10 female motorists are involved in their household&#8217;s vehicle maintenance and repair</li>
<li>According to a national survey that polled 522 women, 46 percent incorrectly assumed simply switching from conventional engine oil to synthetic oil enables the number of miles between oil changes to be safely extended*</li>
<li>Using a quality motor oil in the right grade can help maximize fuel economy, and help save money by preventing costly engine damage</li>
<li>Off-brand, no-name or discount oils that do not meet industry standards or the vehicle manufacturer’s requirements could cost consumers in the long run by potentially damaging the vehicle’s engine or possibly voiding the manufacturer’s warrant</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">* Jiffy Lube Survey Conducted by Opinion Research Corporation, 2006</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">On behalf of Shell Lubricants, Motor Oil Matters, and MyBlogSpark, I&#8217;d like to give away a $35.00 Jiffy Lube gift card.  This is a great way to use the knowledge that you gained through Motor Oil Matters&#8217; website to talk shop with the guys at Jiffy Lube. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">For a chance to win the gift card, all you have to do is answer the three questions below.  <strong>That&#8217;s it&#8230;it&#8217;s that easy!</strong><br />
</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">1.  What did you find most interesting on the Motor Oil Matters site?</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">2.  What motor oil misconception did you have that was put to rest through the site’s info?</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">3.  What was your score on the M.O.M. Knows Best game</span>?</p>
<p>If you want extra entries, then you can do the following:</p>
<p>1.  Blog about this giveaway;</p>
<p>2. Tweet about this giveaway;</p>
<p>3. Tell your friends of Facebook about this giveaway;</p>
<p>4. Sign up for either my FriendFeed and/or mailing list.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s no limit to the amount of entries, so Tweet, blog, and post to Facebook about this awesome giveaway as much as you would like.</p>
<p>Let me know how you&#8217;ve spread the word about this giveaway in the comments section below.  Hint: The more comments you post, the more chances you have to win!</p>
<p>One winner will be picked via Random.org on Saturday, <strong>December 5th at 12:00 p.m. (noon) CST</strong>.   The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me.  If the winner does not contact me within that amount of time, they forfeit their winnings and another winner will be picked.</p>
<p>Good luck and go check out http://MotorOilMatters.org.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s it for now! Until next time&#8230;wear your heels well!</p>
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<p>Disclosure:  I was provided with a $35 <a title="jiffy lube" href="http://jiffylube.com" target="_blank">Jiffy Lube</a> gift card and information about <a title="motor oil matters" href="http://motoroilmatters.org" target="_blank">Motor Oil Matters</a> from <a title="myblogspark" href="http://myblogspark.com" target="_blank">MyBlogSpark</a>.  All information within this blog post is strictly my opinion and my thoughts.  There was nothing that MyBlogSpark, Shell Lubricants, and/or Motor Oil Matters did to persuade my opinion in one way or another.</p>
<p>I truly feel that the Motor Oil Matters is a great website and is full of quality information.  So, check it out and let me know what you think!</p>
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