Tributes.com has partnered with SplashFX Inc., an interactive solutions firm that provides engaging military shadowboxes that can be customized to showcase the deceased veteran’s awards and badges earned during their time of service. This is an exciting way to preserve and celebrate their accomplishments. These capabilities add to the site’s existing tribute creation tools that allow the addition of videos, music and the creation of photo slideshows, making it simple for users to share meaningful remembrances of their beloved veteran.

“By allowing families to create military tributes, we hope to honor the decades of veterans who have served our country,” said Elaine Haney, President of Tributes.com. “With our help, families can capture the invaluable stories of veterans from the World War era through present day. With over 4,000 veterans lost in recent conflicts alone, it is more important than ever that we focus on a special recognition for our most valued citizens.”

”Creating a tribute for my father was an emotional experience for me and my entire family. We dug up his old photos to create the slideshow, added his medals he was so proud of, and included his precious stories about his service with the Coast Guard. It means so much to me that my children and grandchildren will be able to visit this beautiful tribute and learn about the wonderful man their grandfather and great-grandfather was,” said Terry DuBois, who created a military tribute for her father Victor.

Black & Decker is a global manufacturer and marketer of quality power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology based fastening systems. Our products and services are marketed in more than 100 countries, and we have manufacturing operations in eleven countries. Throughout our businesses, we have established a reputation for product innovation, quality, end-user focus, design, and value. Our strong brand names and new product development capabilities enjoy worldwide recognition, and our global distribution is unsurpassed in our industries.

Black & Decker 6-Sheet Crosscut Paper Shredder Model: CC600

• 6 Sheet crosscut shredder
• Space saving, slim design only 4” wide
• Auto/start/stop/reverse
• Shreds credit cards and staples
• Lightweight easy empty bin
• Noise level 68 dB
• Cut size: crosscut .16 x 1.35
• Available in white, black or red

Studio Shredder – Paper shredders don’t have to crowd your style. The space saving, slim (four inch wide) design of this shredder fits well in any room in the home. The pull-out bin is lightweight and easy to empty. Whether for your living room, kitchen or home office, jazz up your space with one of three colors – white, black and red. You can see the full line at www.blackanddeckershredders.com.

My Thoughts

I have always wanted a shredder as I am never comfortable with just throwing away important papers with too much information on them. Maybe that is why I have drawers full of odds and ends that really need to be thrown away. Now I can with the sleek, functional paper shredder. And the best feature about it is that it fits in the space between my two desks so I doesn’t take up much needed floor space. I love the Studio 6-Sheet Paper Shredder and recommend it to everyone, especially for those that would like peace of mind when throwing out important papers. Check out where to buy one at the Black & Decker website.

AgelessFantasy® is the World’s first anti-age perfume. A woman’s fragrance that smells like a younger Woman. Our products have been designed to be environment friendly and absolutely safe for application on your skin. The products are based on research and expertise of leading dermatologists & doctors. AgelessFantasy® steps out of the confined box of the average fragrance and body care products. This anti age elixir is to be consumed without any moderation: both in and out of the shower and bath, for generous use anytime you wish!

Read my previous review here.

If you would like to win this amazing scent from Harvey Prince, valued at $120, please see the rules below and enter today!

Giveaway

• MAIN RULE – Tell me in comments, what your favorite scent is. (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
• 1 Extra Entry – Subscribe to my RSS feed or by email (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment
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• 1 Extra Entry – Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste – Merry Christmas! @Jentifa is giving away AgelessFantasy Perfume! Check it out here http://bit.ly/1DyMhe. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.
• 2 Extra Entries – Write a post on your blog linking to my blog.

This giveaway will run through midnight on November 25, with winner being announced the morning of November 26. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

With BusyBodyBook planners, managing your time is a breeze! BusyBodyBook family calendars provide each family member with their own column to organize and track their schedules and activities while coordinating with each other side by side.

The BBB GRID format provides the clearest view of your daily & weekly schedules and activities helping you stay organized, focused and on track. You’ll easily view overlapping schedules and avoid doublebooking when you plan with BBB’s personal and family calendars.

BusyBodyBook organizers are versatile. Assign spare columns to household projects, babysitter instructions, meal planning, personal goals, holiday or vacation preparations,important clients, kid’s school subjects and extracurricular activities.

Find more time when you plan with BusyBodyBook’s unique GRID format. BusyBodyBook and the BBB Fridge GRID Pad were created by a very busy mom – for her family and yours.

• 2 Monthly Planners – One planner to record birthdays & anniversaries! Another to note next year’s appointments & future events.
• Months-at-a-glance – An overview to help plan ahead for the holidays, vacations, or special events.
• Key contact pages – 2 Pages for your emergency contact information, doctors, coaches, babysitters…
• Removable shopping lists – Perforated pages for creating handy grocery or gift lists.
• 2 Pockets – Inside front & back covers provide a deep pocket to hold important papers, receipts, coupons…
• Bookmark – Easily flip to the current week with this unique bookmark that grabs the spiral.
• Notes – A full page each week for notes, to do’s, lists, or alerts. Plenty of notes pages in back of BBB too to record and keep
• important information.
• NEW! – Sturdy, clear plastic covers now provide BBB’s beautiful covers with even more protection.

My Thoughts

When it comes to planners I am picky. They need to really be able to keep track of what I do, my family does and be handy to carry around with me. I have been very lucky to have been introduced to BusyBodyBook. It not only keeps track of my families appointments and  activities but I love the fact that it is spiral bound, which makes it one of the most versatile books for me to use. Most of the time I have it opened right to the date and it is so convenient to use. I am loving my new 2010 BusyBodyBook and I recommend them to everyone this holiday.

Berry & Pumpkin 2010 planners

The wonderful people over at BusyBodyBook have donated 2 – 2010 BusyBodyBooks for me to giveaway to 2 lucky Dirty Shirt readers. See rules below to enter for yours today.

Giveaway

• MAIN RULE – Tell me in comments, by the image above, if you would like the Berry or Pumpkin 2010 BusyBodyBook. (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
• 1 Extra Entry – Subscribe to my RSS feed or by email (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment
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• 1 Extra Entry – Follow me on Twitter (button in subscribe section on the right sidebar) and let me know your Twitter name in a separate comment.
• 1 Extra Entry – Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste – Merry Christmas! @Jentifa is giving away 2 BusyBodyBook 2010 Planners! Check it out here http://bit.ly/2YF5uw. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.
• 2 Extra Entries – Write a post on your blog linking to my blog.

This giveaway will run through midnight on November 25, with winner being announced the morning of November 26. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Are you ready to SHRED!? Start shredding in no time with the Shred Sled, the next generation caster board. The first 4-wheel, dual deck inline caster board, the Shred Sled makes it smoother and easier to start carving up the streets.

Shred Sled’s two boards and flexible connector allow both boards to rotate around the vertical and horizontal axes so it’s easy to maneuver the board. The best part is you don’t even have to push off! For better control and traction, each deck has a grip surface to maximize traction and stability while the concave decks make for better foot control. The 4 x 80mm polyurethane wheels and ABEC-5 bearings are smoother and stronger than standard hardware and unlike other boards, rarely need to be replaced. Riding the Shred Sled feels like a combination of snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing and it’s much easier to control than older 2-wheel generation boards. Great for strengthening the legs and waist muscles, Shred Sled encourages kids to get off the couch and get active outdoors.

Be sure to always wear safety gear and helmet when using the Shred Sled!

Shred Sled is available in black, blue or red. Ages 8 & up $119.99 check here for a shop near you.

My Thoughts

My son was the tester on this review, as I just can’t shred like I used to ( ). But he can and he loves this new board. He has been an avid skateboarder for years now, and has scars to prove it (that’s why it is important to wear safety gear!) He likes this new type of board and says it gives him a lot more control over the direction he wants to go in as well as for doing tricks. He said it does give a smoother ride and handles corners fast, something he likes a lot. He really enjoys the Shred Sled and recommends it to everyone this holiday season. He knows 4 of his friends who would love to see this under the tree this year.

www.DreamBank.org is the ultimate gift registry where you can give and receive the perfect gift and do good at the same time. With DreamBank, instead of giving or receiving gifts that, although appreciated may not really be wanted, you post a dream gift on the site and friends and family contribute to your dream. It’s really an all way win as you get what you really want, friends and family can avoid wasted hours shopping, you help spare the planet some of the nasty side effects of manufacturing and packaging unused gifts and your gift automatically generates funds that are given to important social causes. It’s the new model for gift giving.

How It Works

With DreamBank, it’s easy to give and receive the perfect give and do good at the same time. Here’s how it works:

• Become a Dreamer: In just minutes, join DreamBank.org and create your personal dream  gift or post a gift  for someone you care about. All you need is an email address and to be 18. However, you will need a PayPal account to cash in your dream gift. If you have one already, great! If you don’t, it’s a relatively simple process and you can set one up anytime before you are ready to cash in.
• Contribute to a Dream Gift: Use a major credit card or your PayPal account to contribute to your sister’s grad trip to Costa Rica, your best friend’s fantasy wedding, a colleague’s school building project in Kenya or your own dream.
• Make a Difference: Contribute to a dream gift instead of buying a gift  that may not be really needed or wanted and you help the planet by reducing the waste caused by excess packaging and manufacturing. As well, with DreamBank, unlike many other companies that give a percentage of profits to charities, DreamBank has a unique business model that gives 10% of all net transaction revenue to our selected charities. This means that the charities receive revenue, regardless of our profitability. This “All Way Win” model is the foundation of DreamBank.
• Connect With Other Dreamers: Search the site to connect and exchange ideas with fellow Dreamers. Working together can be fun and can keep you motivated to fulfill your dream gift a little sooner.

This holiday season check out Dreambank.org and register your dream today. Encourage your family members to do so as well and help them make their dreams come true. To learn more about this great program go to Dreambank.org today!

Here are your random numbers:  21 Timestamp: 2009-11-11 11:58:57 UTC

Sheryl – Please check your email (and spam folder) and get back to me within 48 hours or I will have to choose another winner.

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Bed Bouquet winner is…

Here are your random numbers:  30 Timestamp: 2009-11-11 12:04:28 UTC

Lethea Benson – Please check your email (and spam folder) and get back to me within 48 hours or I will have to choose another winner.

Introducing scents designed by one of the world’s top fragrance houses.

Never before has a deodorant married fine fragrance with an effective antiperspirant. Coupled with a complementary body mist, the result is a head-to-toe sexy, blissful, flirty feeling that lasts all day.

The Degree Women Fine Fragrance Collection offers exquisite scents and exceptional protection for everyday luxury. Each allows women to have the best of both worlds – all-day protection with the deodorant along with a luxurious body mist that they can take on the go anytime, anywhere.

Sexy Intrigue

• A warm and seductive fragrance that is sure to stimulate the senses
• Top and middle notes include fruits and florals such as jasmine, rose, blackberry, strawberry and pink grapefruit
• Vanilla makes up middle and base notes

This one is my favorite in the collection as I love the smell of vanilla and I like this mix on me. My husband also like it on me which is always a plus!

Classic Romance

• A sophisticated and classic fragrance with floral notes
• Top notes include floral and citrus scents including peony, muguet, bergamot and orange
• Middle notes also include muguet, peony and rose

This classic scent is great to wear when I have business to attend to. It is a nice sharp scent that is softened by rose and orange. Someone actually said I smelled like Florida when I last wore it. Has to be the subtle orange scent.

Delicious Bliss

• A light and energetic fragrance with a flirtatious hint of fruitiness
• Top and middle notes include floral and fruity notes such as magnolia, jasmine, hyacinth, muguet, apple, peach and raspberry
• A hint of musk rounds out the base notes

This scent made me feel young again, it reminded me of a perfume I used to wear when I was a teen and I can’t remember the name of it but the Delicious Bliss smells a little like it. I love jasmine, apple and musk scents so this one was a great one for me.

I really enjoyed the whole line that Degree offers in their new Fine Fragrance Collection. And I will tell you that they would make great stocking stuffers this holiday season for your mother, sister or aunt. I recommend them for everyone, Degree is a name I trust!

I also have been given the chance to giveaway the entire collection Sexy Intrigue, Classic Romance and Delicious Bliss both deodorant and mist to one lucky Dirty Shirt Reader. Please see rules below to enter today!

Giveaway

• MAIN RULE – Tell me in comments, by the descriptions above, which you think your favorite scent would be. (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
• 1 Extra Entry – Subscribe to my RSS feed or by email (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment
• 1 Extra Entry – Fan The Dirty Shirt on my new Facebook Page widget (scroll down on right side) and leave a separate comment that you did.
• 1 Extra Entry – Add my Christmas button to your site and let me know you did in a separate comment (code is at the top of blog)
• 1 Extra Entry – Follow me on Twitter (button in subscribe section on the right sidebar) and let me know your Twitter name in a separate comment.
• 1 Extra Entry – Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste – Merry Christmas! @Jentifa is giving away the Degree Women’s Fine Fragrance Collection! Check it out here http://bit.ly/2ZtD9O. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.
• 2 Extra Entries – Write a post on your blog linking to my blog.

This giveaway will run through midnight on November 24, with winner being announced the morning of November 25. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Firefighter Patrick Sullivan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) finds his life turned upside-down when his fiancée suddenly calls off their pending nuptials per the recommendation of radio love guru Dr. Emma Lloyd (Uma Thurman). Determined to get back at this “love doctor,” Sullivan forges a fake marriage license, “accidentally” marrying him to Emma, who’s already engaged to Richard (Colin Firth). But as Patrick’s charms begin to wear Emma down, she must decide which of these bachelors is her “Mr. Right.”  Also starring Sam Shepard, Justina Machado and Isabella Rossellini in this romantic comedy that proves even the experts need to learn a few love lessons now and then.

Special Features Include: Matters of the Heart: The Making-of Featurette

Out today, November 10th, this romantic comedy will make you laugh from the very beginning. Colin Firth is a favorite actor of mine and I enjoyed him in this movie.I don’t normally watch Uma Thurman movies but she did a good job in this movie. I was left wishing there was a tad bit more chemistry between her and both her suitors but I did enjoy everyone’s performance. A great movie night movie for me, I curled up on the couch with a big bowl of popcorn and enjoyed quiet time and this movie!