Awesome Planner!

This is an awesome planner!   Watch this video!
If you end up ordering, please put my email down as referring you - v_hrabe@yahoo.com    Thanks!   Passion Planner - Click Here

After watching the video, you can order it here:   http://www.passionplanner.com/    Towards the top you will see BUY to click on.

Have an awesome day!

Review - Bath & Body Care

I love being a BzzAgent!  I get the chance to try out products and review them!

I am currently reviewing lotion and body wash made by Kroger.
The body wash is great, love the smell and the way it seems to work very well.

I also used the lotion.  When I first started to use it, I thought it seemed a little runny, but once I started putting it on and it worked very well.  It was not runny or greasy.  I liked the way it made my skin feel.

I will continue to use the Kroger Bath & Body Care products.  They work just as well as the brand name and cost less!

Review - NEW Dial® Coconut Water Refreshing Mango body wash

I am fortunate to be part of the Purex Insiders and received a bottle of the NEW Dial® Coconut Water Refreshing Mango body wash.  

Soaps tend to bother my skin, so I am careful what I use.  I really like the sent of this body wash and the way my skin feels after using it.  Its does not dry at all.  My skin feels soft and clean after using it.

I give a big THUMBS UP to NEW Dial® Coconut Water Refreshing Mango body wash.  Give it a try, you won't regret it!


http://www.dialsoap.com/products/coconut-water-bamboo-leaf-extract-ultra-fresh-hydrating-body-wash

Happenings

Life has been busy. My Pampered Chef business is keeping me on my toes, but I an honestly say I LOVE my job! And that is a great feeling! Between vendor events, parties, bridal showers, fundraisers, housewarming parties, I have been busy. I was really excited, in June, I earned all of the new fall products coming out, plus being a director I get a whole set too. So I will have double the freebies and it will be just like Christmas! I can't wait until the boxes start arriving! I have set some goals this year with my business and still working on those. I would like to add to my team and share this wonderful business with 10 people. I still have a few more to go. 

 We had some storm damage a couple of weeks ago, so Alec has been working on that. There just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. It will be nice when its all done.  

And how can it be July already?! Where does the time go. Happy 4th of July to all of you. I hope you have a safe one. And thank you to those who have fought for our Independence! 

Victoria Hrabe, #697715 http://www.pamperedchef.biz/victoriah812

Frontera Wine ~ You have to try it!

I am so lucky, I am a BzzAgent and I was given the opportunity to try Frontera Wine. As a BzzAgent, they sent me a form for a rebate once I bought the wine. I was very impressed with the wine. I am always a little careful; it’s never good to take a drink of some nasty wine. But Frontera was awesome! We loved it! I am definitely keeping this one on stock! I am so glad I got to try this wine so I know how good it is! In my opinion, this wine goes with everything! I love the Moscato! Frontera Moscato Wine & my Pampered Chef Wine Bottle Opener are great friends now!

Summer!

Summer is in full swing and it has been hot and humid.   We have been busy.  We were in Colorado for a few days, visiting some awesome family members; it was a great visit, we haven't seen them for a while.

I have been trying some new products too!

20 Mule Team Borax - Purex Insiders sent me a sample and coupons.  It works great!  It has helped boost the cleaning power of my laundry detergent.   I was getting together with a group of people that coupon and those wanting to learn, so I held a contest for some FREE coupons I was sent.   I did find that Walmart carries 20 Mule Team Borax, give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

Then being a BzzAgent has its perks too!  I received Kroger coupons for FREE Fried Deli Chicken, Coke & Chips.   We LOVED the chicken!  It was very tasty, not greasy and it did not take us long to devour all of it!  I would definitely recommend trying it, you won't be disappointed!

Enjoy your summer!

Chicken Fajita Bites

CHICKEN FAJITA BITES 

These are so yummy! Great for dinner or snack time!

4 medium bell peppers, any color (I like the red, yellow & orange the best)

3 green onions

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

4 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

2 cups finely diced cooked chicken breast

1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise

2 tbsp Pampered Chef Chili Lime Rub*

1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

Preheat oven to 400°F. 

Cut off tops of peppers and scoop out seeds. Wedge peppers using Veggie Wedger and arrange them on the Large Round Stone with Handles. Finely chop green onions and cilantro using Manual Food Processor.

Mix half of the onion mixture, half of the cheese, chicken, mayonnaise and rub in mixing bowl. Blot excess moisture from peppers with paper towels, if necessary. Using a heaping Small Scoop (1 Tablespoon), scoop filling into pepper wedges. Sprinkle peppers with remaining cheese. Bake 5–7 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Carefully remove the blade of the Manual Food Processor. Mix sour cream into remaining onion mixture in processor bowl. Spoon it into a resealable plastic bag and trim the corner. Remove stone from oven. Squeeze sour cream mixture over fajita bites.

*If you don’t have Chili Lime Rub, use 1 tbsp chili powder, 1/2 tbsp lime zest and 1/2 tsp salt. Or, for a smoky flavor, use Chipotle Rub.

Check out my Facebook page for more yummy recipes!    Victoria's Recipes, Tips and More

Make sure to LIKE my page so you don't miss out on any other recipes!

Dial for Kids

Dial for Kids, Hair + Body Wash was a huge hit!  It smelled good, the kids loved it and they were able to use it for their hair and body!   Dial has been outdoing themselves lately with all the new and awesome products they have been adding!

Say Goodbye to Mold & Mildew Stains Sweepstakes & Giveaway

You will LOVE this new Soft Scrub cleaner.  It is awesome!   No more worries about cleaning up that mold and mildew!   I am giving away FREE coupon for the product and a sweepstakes too!   Keep reading!

Say Goodbye to Mold & Mildew Stains Sweepstakes

One lucky winner will receive $1,000 and a year's supply of Soft Scrub, while 250 second place winners get to try NEW Soft Scrub® Mold & Mildew Stain Remover for FREE!

NEW Soft Scrub Advanced Surface Cleaner is the rinse-free gel that cleans and polishes granite and marble countertops, glass cooktops, and stainless steel sinks and appliances.

Enter with this link:

http://insiders.purex.com/saygoodbye?id=19067

To be entered in the drawing ror the FREE coupon:

• Like the Soft Scrub Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/SoftScrub) and mention my blog - come back and COMMENT here that you did that.
• Follow my blog - COMMENT here again that you did that.

Good Luck!

Combat Ant Killing Bait Strips

Have you heard of the Combat Ant OR Roach Killing Bait Strips?   I was able to try the ant strips.  I hate when those army of ants come marching in the house.  No matter what I have tried in the past, they keep coming back!  YUCK!   

I tried the Combat Ant Killing Bait Strips, so far so good.  I have been so happy with the results.  Guess what?  NO ANTS!   I am so excited, I will definitely keep these in my house!

So much going on!

Life has been busy, I have had several vendor events and shows.   Attached a couple of pictures.  I love my job!

Soft Scrub 4 in 1 Toilet Care
I have also had the opportunity to review some products.  First one is the Soft Scrub® 4-in-1 Toilet Care.  I am always looking for something to help keep my toilet clean and fresh.  These seemed to work pretty good.  They had a nice smell, easy to attach to your toilet and goes to work each time you flush your toilet.   I have tried other products, but these are on the top of my list.  And the best part, they fit any size toilet, no struggling to get them to fit!

Dial Coconut Water Body Wash

I am rather picky or I should say my skin is rather picky about the type of soap I use.   Dial sent me a bottle of their new Coconut Water Body Wash.  The information explains that it is the first of its kind to contain coconut water for clean, healthy, hydrated skin.   I tried the body wash several times to make sure I had a good opinion of it before reporting.   Dial Coconut Water Body Wash did NOT bother my skin.   My skin did feel good after using it and it has a very pleasant smell.   I will be adding this to my list when I go shopping again.   Way to go Dial!

I have a coupon for a FREE bottle of new Dial Coconut Body Wash for someone to win!  

Ways to enter - each one counts as one entry, just be sure to comment for EACH one you do:

• Comment on this post
• Follow my Blog 
• Share my giveaway and have those who visit comment with your name, that you sent them.
• Enter The Dial® Coconut Water Body Wash Sweepstakes
  One lucky grand prize winner will receive $1,000, while 250 second place winners will receive free Coconut Water Body Wash.   Use this link to enter:  http://insiders.purex.com/healthier-skin?id=22654     Come back and comment that you entered the contest.
  
  
  Contest ends on March 26th
  Thanks for checking out my blog!

Purex with Crystals

I started using Purex Laundry Detergent a couple of years ago when I was received some samples to try.  

I was recently given a bottle of Purex detergent plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance.  So far I have been very happy with the Purex laundry products I have been using.   They have done it again, another great laundry detergent.   It works great, clean clothes and they smell so nice!   

You really need to go out and buy this product and give it a try.  

Guess what!?!  I have a coupon for a FREE bottle of the new Purex detergent plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance for someone to win!  


Ways to enter - each one counts as one entry, just be sure to comment for EACH one you do:

• Comment on this post
• Follow my Blog 
• Share my giveaway and have those who visit comment with your name, that you sent them.

Contest ends on March 27th
Thanks for checking out my blog!

Winner is Ashley!   I have sent you an email, please send me your mailing info asap so I can get your coupon out to you.  Congratulations!

Soft Scrub - Winner posted at bottom of post

Soft Scrub products have always been a favorite of mine.  Who wouldn't like a product that is soft and can scrub!   I received a bottle of the New Soft Scrub Advanced Surface to try out and it didn't disappoint me. It works great!  It is a rinse free gel that cleans and polishes granite and marble countertops, glass cooktops and stainless steel   You just apply to the surface and wipe away with a sponge, paper towel or closht.   Grease and grime just disappears!  I have a coupon for a FREE Soft Scrub product for someone to win!

Ways to enter - each one counts as one entry, just be sure to comment for EACH one you do:

• Comment on this post
• Follow my Blog 
• Share my giveaway and have those who visit comment with your name, that you sent them.

Contest ends on March 25th
Thank you for checking out my blog!

Congratulations Helen T, you are a winner!  I sent you an email.

Honey Bunches of Oats ~ Tropical Blends - WINNER

I received a box of Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends to sample and review.    I have always been a huge fan of Honey Bunches of Oats, but was really curious if this one would be as good as the others.

Well, the verdict is in, YES, it is good.  I totally understand why it is called Tropical Blends!  It has a refreshing taste and was very good.   The only problem I could find, it was not a bottomless box!

Way to go Post!   You have once again added a great flavor to the Honey Bunches of Oats cereals!

For a chance to win a coupon for a FREE box of Honey Bunches of Oats, please comment here.  If you follow my blog and come back and post that you have, I will give you a second entry!

Contest ends on March 24th



Winner is June, I emailed you.   Congratulations!

Torani and the Holidays!

As a member of SheSpeaks, I get perks, like trying new things!   I was lucky to be chosen to try Torani Syrups.  I tried Gingerbread and Hazelnut.  They come in sugar free and regular.

I have to tell you we loved them!  Not only do they put a PIZAZZ in your coffee, but we tried it in many other things.  Eggnog with Gingerbread, can I say let's ring in the holidays!    Hazelnut and Gingerbread added to my sugar cookies for a little different flavor, oh yes!    And of course hot chocolate, I love hot chocolate, so I thought, hmmm, could it, would it, should I and yes I did add some to my hot chocolate and they both were very good!

Make sure you check out Torani and all their awesome flavors, there is sure to be several you will like!

Thank you SheSpeaks and Torani for letting me try these awesome syrups!

Winners, Reviews and such....

Fall is here and the weather has cooled off.  The fall colors are beautiful!  

I received a couple of things in the mail to try out.  Post It Notes sent me some of their post it note tape, its pretty cool stuff!  I love how handy it is to have a roll of post it note tape where ever I need it.

Then I received a box of Kleenex Hand Towels.  I have to admit, I LIKE them!   Its nice not to have a dirty grubby towel to dry my hands on; instead I just grab a clean hand towel.  

Now for the winners for the FREE Soft Scrub Products - Linda, Debbie & Brenda!   You will all be getting a coupon for a FREE bottle!   Enjoy!

I hope everyone has a fantastic week.

Giveaway & Contest-Soft Scrub

I was fortunate to receive Soft Scrub's Total All Purpose Cleaners to sample.   I have to tell you, this product is awesome!   It did a great job of cleaning.  I have a shower in one of my bathrooms that is always hard to clean, it has an different kind of surface.   Soft Scrub worked away at cleaning it and I hardly had to do anything!  Now on to information about the giveaways.

First I have some coupons to give away for FREE Soft Scrub's Total Soft Scrub Bleach Clean or Soft Scrub abrasive product.

Ways to get entered (each one you do, counts as an entry, so leave a separate comment for each)  Make sure to leave your name and an email to reach!:

1. LIKE  Soft Scrub on Facebook and then come back and comment here that you did.  
2. Follow my page and then comment again that you did.
3. Tweet about this giveaway and come back and leave your Twitter name in the comments.
4. Share this giveaway on Facebook and come back and let me know in the comments.

Also,  Soft Scrub Tough & Gentle Sweepstakes is up and running!

There is a $1,000 grand prize and fifty 2nd place winners will each receive $40 in gift cards.

Go here to HERE to signup to be entered in this awesome contest!

Good luck on both contests!

Review - Death of a Schoolgirl

Death of a Schoolgirl by Joanna Campbell Slan

Being a fan of Joanna Campbell Slan’s Kiki Lowenstein mysteries, I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to review Death of a Schoolgirl before it is released.


I wasn’t sure what to expect, since this book was from a different time then the Kiki Lowenstein mysteries.  I was drawn in to the book immediately.  As I read the book, I began to feel I knew the characters and could relate to them.  The lengths Jane Eyre Rochester went to, in order to help not only her husband’s ward Adele, but the other girls at the boarding school was quite impressive.  Jane was quite the determined detective.  Along the way she also discovered that good friends could be found in unlikely places.  I found myself not wanting the book to end and when it did, hoping another would be in the works.

You can find Death of a Schoolgirl here:  Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Joanna's Website

Joanna's Facebook Page

Spot-a very special dog

We had to have our wonderful little boy, Spot, put to sleep on July 17th.  He was the best dog anyone could ask for.  I know it was for the best, he isn't in pain anymore.  It doesn't make it any easier though.  He was like one of our kids.   RIP my little Spot!

Spot
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