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Waiting for a New Serta Mattress....

2012-05-23T17:21:00.002-04:00

I’ve had my current mattress for almost 10 years. That is about 2 years past the lifetime of a coil mattress and I. Can. Tell. For a couple of years springs have been hitting me in the back and I toss and turn trying to get a good night of rest. Although it looks perfectly fine on the outside, laying on it tells the real story. So, earlier this year I decided that not only would I buy a new mattress but I’d also buy a new frame because again, although my bed looks pretty it is on it’s last legs. Literally! I have had to pick it up off the floor a couple of times after sitting on it the wrong way and knocking a leg off. Frustrating? Yes!

Shortly after I made the decision to invest in a new bed and mattress I received an email asking if I was interested in working with Serta. Honestly I didn’t read the entire thing, all I could see was NEW MATTRESS and I immediately responded with a resounding YES! Although I have been blessed with opportunities to work on many great campaigns with different companies, this particular one literally seems like manna from Heaven!

I am eagerly awaiting my new mattress - so eager in fact, that before I’d even signed my contract I went and tried out several Serta beds on my own. This weekend I plan on actually having a personal consultation, choosing a mattress and then waiting two weeks for delivery. If you didn’t know (I didn’t) Serta makes all of the mattress to order! So my new bed will be made exclusively for me! I know I will be choosing a bed from the iComfort line....I’ll tell you more about it when it arrives but can you say “massage and adjustable” three times fast? Yes. I am anticipating hours of rest and relaxation in the near future.

While you are waiting for me to wax poetic about my new mattress (believe me, this will happen because I KNOW I’ll love it) you can check out the new Serta Mattress Heist on facebook. What is that? Well, the sheep are once again upset that they are no longer needed to help folks get to sleep because of the marvels that are Serta Mattresses. So, they broke into Serta Headquarters and stole the Perfect Sleeper mattress. If you visit the facebook page you will get weekly clues to help find the mattress and win prizes! The grand prize is a Serta Perfect mattress! Check out facebook, solve the mystery and be entered to win. I’ll be waiting patiently to tell you about my new mattress.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I have been compensated and/or received product(s) for this post. As usual, all of the opinions expressed are my own.

Happy Birthday Big Boy!

2012-05-21T07:50:00.003-04:00

I can remember it like yesterday....waking up at 5AM in the morning, having final discussions about your name before driving off to the hospital. Once arriving I was scolded by the hospital staff for being late but I just smiled and laughed it off because being ten minutes late was not going to hinder your "on time" arrival. As I suspected, I sat around doing nothing but anticipating your birth for at least a half-hour before being prepped for surgery. I moved a bit during my spinal block (don't do this at home kids) and nearly gave the anesthesiologist a heart attack. But no problems and at 7:31, 5 years ago today I gave birth to you, my bouncing baby boy. Once I heard your cry I knew all was well in my world!

Happy 5th birthday birthday big boy!

I cannot wait to see what the next year has in store for us!!!

Twitter Chat #TideFlag May 23rd

2012-05-21T06:59:00.002-04:00

We are talking red, white & blue and what it means to you!

We are looking forward to chatting with you about patriotism and the Summer Games!

School is coming to an end and the summer is swiftly coming upon us! I know the Olympic Games are a highlight for me come chat about the Summer Games and patriotism and be entered to win prizes!

What are the details to join in?

Hosts: @reneejross, @askwifey and @Tide

When: Wednesday, May 23 2012

Time: 8PM EST

Hashtag: #TideFlag

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Prizes: YES! We will be giving away prizes every 10 minutes!

The GRAND Prize is a $500 shopping spree for the P&G store!

RSVP: On the linky below!

Just enter your twitter name and twitter address (http://twitter.com/your twittername)

Disclaimer: This has been a paid sponsored post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Tide is not responsible for the conduct of the sweepstakes. Winners during the #TideFlag Twitter Chat will be chosen by a random drawing from entries received during the Twitter Chat on May 3rd between 8:00 p.m. EST and 9:00 p.m. EST (the “sweepstakes period”). Drawings samples will take place at 8:10 p.m. EST, 8:20 p.m. EST, 8:30 p.m. EST, 8:40 p.m. EST, and 8:50 p.m. EST, from all qualifying entries received after 8:00 p.m. EST, but prior to the time of the drawing. The drawing for the grand prize will take place at or after 9:00 p.m. EST from all qualifying entries received during the sweepstakes period. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER THE DRAWING. Any person who tweets during the sweepstakes period using hashtag #tideflag will be entered into the drawing. Limit one entry per person. Odds of winning will depend on the number of qualifying tweets received. Winner is responsible for the payment of all taxes associated with the prize. This contest is only open to individuals living in the United States.