tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10875236235407560352024-03-19T16:44:59.201-05:00product reviews from a quad mom named suzSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-73519932529874817562011-04-30T16:23:00.000-05:002011-04-30T16:23:41.926-05:00NEW SLIMFAST WINNER- Vicki!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxZIHhluNOBeFOv2KtO4UeXPXIO-pExUsaiTB_FguUaoMnf3EwA13qpHjguKaNLgFHUpnlkrrrf1dH4gt0q5UiJQh3Nn3HVK8Ih1wws7g_3Tb1blozZi_RI-DcMFtfg2j8iy02KrxCAhI/s1600/slimfast+winner.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxZIHhluNOBeFOv2KtO4UeXPXIO-pExUsaiTB_FguUaoMnf3EwA13qpHjguKaNLgFHUpnlkrrrf1dH4gt0q5UiJQh3Nn3HVK8Ih1wws7g_3Tb1blozZi_RI-DcMFtfg2j8iy02KrxCAhI/s1600/slimfast+winner.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Hey Vicki! You were lucky commenter number 15! Please respond within 48 hours so we can get you your prize!Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-87578818255774689632011-04-26T08:20:00.000-05:002011-04-26T08:20:17.223-05:00SLIMFAST WINNER!!!- Wendy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwwDN3V0o0R1TnaUqVwbNHOx4gC4HJO_emEp4zMsKnY9Bx-bChzNBSVKdJQ-0_f-i5y5HuzVSI52s4n0M7Sn8r4OWfrhrAkgkc8_JGJRupvmxjPg3tMXYobBIHvBUNS2FxpYWvZxyz5k/s1600/slimfast+winner.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="174" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwwDN3V0o0R1TnaUqVwbNHOx4gC4HJO_emEp4zMsKnY9Bx-bChzNBSVKdJQ-0_f-i5y5HuzVSI52s4n0M7Sn8r4OWfrhrAkgkc8_JGJRupvmxjPg3tMXYobBIHvBUNS2FxpYWvZxyz5k/s320/slimfast+winner.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Hey Wendy! You were lucky commenter number 120! Please respond within 48 hours so we can get you your prize!Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-63085383377906330952011-03-28T07:20:00.001-05:002011-03-28T13:32:12.962-05:00Preparing for a First Time Cruise<div style="float: left; margin-right: 5px"><script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://ads.blogherads.com/reviews/slimfast/10.js"></script></div> <p style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold">This is a sponsored review from BlogHer and Slim·Fast.</p> <div style="clear: both"></div> <p> </p> <p>My sweet husband was rewarded for his hard work at the office by winning an all-expenses paid cruise! <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB82G_HCYI/AAAAAAAAKhc/wSyvrejPAHE/s1600-h/02%20february%202011%20101%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="02 february 2011 101" border="0" alt="02 february 2011 101" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB829mym2I/AAAAAAAAKhg/xZpJ1Mh82HQ/02%20february%202011%20101_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="321" height="246" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>We were head-over-heels excited because we live very stressful and busy lives. We are the proud parents of <a href="http://www.thelifeofsuz.blogspot.com/">3.5 year old QUADRUPLETS</a>!!!! So, an all-inclusive vacation on a cruise line to the sunny beaches of Mexico was a dream. (Not to mention that the current weather conditions for our neck-o-the-woods was ice/sleet/snow and temperatures in the teens!) </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB84OdRMfI/AAAAAAAAKhk/4T9gwxLY5NM/s1600-h/02%20february%202011%20018-1%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="02 february 2011 018-1" border="0" alt="02 february 2011 018-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB84s9DX4I/AAAAAAAAKho/DinqXRDTM7I/02%20february%202011%20018-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="321" height="246" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Leaving for a 5 day cruise (Saturday to Thursday) takes a ton of planning- especially when you are leaving 4 small children behind. So I immediately began to formulate my countdown-to-cruise to-do lists. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>#1- CHILDCARE</strong>: A total of 10+ family and friends volunteered to help with the quads while we were away. My sister-in-law, Ashley, was a life-saver. She agreed to keep all 4 of my super active kids and her 2 year old bundle of energy---all while being 20 weeks pregnant! That’s a LOT of work, folks! <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB857Y-v2I/AAAAAAAAKhs/PJAoXxOKp1A/s1600-h/01%20January%202011%20001-3%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="01 January 2011 001-3" border="0" alt="01 January 2011 001-3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB86RrHASI/AAAAAAAAKhw/cZzbE3di53E/01%20January%202011%20001-3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="321" height="195" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>#2- FOOD for the KIDS and CARETAKERS</strong>: I want to make it as easy as possible for people when they come over to help with the kids, so I like to have home cooked meals ready to pop in the oven. A couple of days before we left, I spent several hours in the kitchen preparing: 2 chicken pot pies, 2 poppyseed chicken casseroles, 2 cheesy noodle goulash casseroles, 1 meatloaf, and a partridge in a pear tree. I also made 8 lunches for the kids to take to school- all packed and ready to go. I had printed out a list of available food/snacks and sample menu ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner- and where these items were located. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>#3- CLOTHES for the KIDS</strong>: I picked out 8 sets of clothing, socks, shoes, underwear, jackets for the kids to wear to school and set them out neatly with labels: “Monday School Clothes”, etc. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>#4- EMERGENCY LISTS</strong>: I updated all of our emergency contact information, our day-to-day cruise itinerary, important phone numbers, medical release forms, etc. and placed them all in a binder for easy access. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>#5- WHAT TO PACK</strong>: swimsuits, beach attire, flip flops, etc. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB88McEd6I/AAAAAAAAKh0/7xB4sPxCJfY/s1600-h/02%20february%202011%20084%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="02 february 2011 084" border="0" alt="02 february 2011 084" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB89O_4KVI/AAAAAAAAKh4/6L9L5p1nGec/02%20february%202011%20084_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="321" height="246" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>#6- DRUGSTORE ITEMS</strong>: Motion sickness medications, Sea-bands, Airborne, First Aid items, Sunscreen, Lotion, etc. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB8-nMO1EI/AAAAAAAAKh8/2K7weaBBYSI/s1600-h/02%20february%202011%20009%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="02 february 2011 009" border="0" alt="02 february 2011 009" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB8_Nhp1AI/AAAAAAAAKiA/pK-yVqa1dc4/02%20february%202011%20009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="321" height="246" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>#7- HIT THAT GYM & EAT HEALTHY</strong>: Keep in mind, we were just coming off of the holidays. I always gain my “extra padding” in the winter…you know, to keep warm. (tsk, tsk) The thought of crawling into a swimsuit, in the middle of winter, with a boat full of Joe’s coworkers was terrifying. So I was extra-diligent in my efforts to work out and eat right. </p> <p> </p> <p>It seems that all of my planning and list-making paid off. We left for our cruise and had a wonderful week of relaxation and fun in the sun.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB9Af4HHHI/AAAAAAAAKiE/2DasILeVtYw/s1600-h/02%20february%202011%20178%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="02 february 2011 178" border="0" alt="02 february 2011 178" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB9BAuhPKI/AAAAAAAAKiI/D4rMjaKKOIo/02%20february%202011%20178_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="321" height="246" /></a></p> <p>Oh- and Ashley & the kids were still alive by the time we returned, which is always a plus. </p> <p><img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB9BXfTmGI/AAAAAAAAKiM/GvQ4ew06Jkc/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p>Want to win free <a href="http://goo.gl/kXBds">Slim-Fast</a> gift pack worth $100? </p> <p>Leave me a comment and tell me: </p> <p><em><font size="3"><strong>“How do YOU prepare for your big trips?” </strong></font></em></p> <p> </p> <p>Contest dates: 3/28/11 - 4/20/11 </p> <p><font size="1">Rules: <br />No duplicate comments. <br />You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry <br />methods: <br />a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post <br />b) Tweet about this promotion and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment <br />on this post <br />c) Blog about this promotion and leave the URL to that post in a comment on <br />this post <br />d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about <br />an alternate form of entry. <br />This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older <br />Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. <br />You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be <br />selected. <br />The Official Rules are available <a href="http://www.blogher.com/slim-fast-sweepstakes-official-rules">here</a></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.blogher.com/slim-fast-sweepstakes">Visit the Exclusive Offers section</a> on the BlogHer roundup page for more chances to win!</p> <p>Be sure and check out the <a href="http://goo.gl/kXBds">Official Slim-Fast site</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB9BnS7_0I/AAAAAAAAKiQ/0i3HZejgCco/s1600-h/suz%20signature%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="suz signature" border="0" alt="suz signature" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TZB9CFYcszI/AAAAAAAAKiU/C8kqvNXi_vA/suz%20signature_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="103" height="63" /></a></p> Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com196tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-77490118122685989982011-03-23T18:56:00.000-05:002011-03-23T18:56:08.089-05:00Walgreens Review Winner!Congrats to:<br />
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When Joe called me from work to tell me that he had won a cruise through his office, I almost collapsed on the floor! We were both SOOOO excited/nervous (we have never been on a cruise before)---and yet, there was SO much to do to prepare for this fun filled 5 day excursion.<br />
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First on my list- was trying to figure out how to get all of the supplies that we needed without breaking the bank! Sun products, motion sickness items, etc.---these things can get pricey. We are on a very tight budget in the Steece household (can I getta “AMEN” from all of you hard workers out there??!)- so I needed to find cheaper items without sacrificing the quality of the items.<br />
That’s where Walgreens came into the picture. I was given a $50 gift card to try out some Walgreens Brand Health and Wellness products! It couldn’t have been better timing!<br />
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Walgreens Motion Sickness Relief: $5.99 (So we won’t be puking our guts out on the ship)<br />
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Its competitor: $7.99, <span style="color: #c0504d;">You save $2.00</span>!<br />
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Walgreens Continuous Spray Sunscreen: $7.99 (So we won’t be tending to 3<sup>rd</sup> degree sunburns all week)<br />
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Its competitor: $9.99, <span style="color: #c0504d;">You save $2.00</span>!<br />
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Walgreens WAL-BORN: $5.99 (So the lady in front of us who is coughing and sneezing- will not infect us)<br />
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Its competitor: $6.99, <span style="color: #c0504d;">You save $1.00</span>!<br />
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Walgreens One Daily Energy Vitamins: $5.99 (So I can keep up with my crazy husband who has endless energy)<br />
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Its competitor: $8.99, <span style="color: #c0504d;">You save $3.00</span>!<br />
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Walgreens Spin Toothbrush: $6.49 (to take care of that funky morning breath)<br />
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Its competitor: $8.49, <span style="color: #c0504d;">You save $2.00</span>!<br />
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In addition to being an exceptional value, Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products: <br />
a. Are Walgreens pharmacist recommended. <br />
b. Most contain the same active ingredients as other national brands. <br />
c. Have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.<br />
I’m sold on it the products! They are absolutely 100% just as effective as the name brands- and SO MUCH CHEAPER! I was able to save a total of $10.00 on my cruise supplies!<br />
Which allowed me to use that money toward more *FUN* things! Yippieee!<br />
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(Cruise pictures will be up soon on my main blog: <a href="http://www.thelifeofsuz.blogspot.com/">Steece’s Pieces</a>! Be sure to check them out! We had a blast!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You won the $100 HasbroToyShop.com gift card and Weebles gift pack! Yaay!</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: medium;">Why yes, folks! Yes- they sure are!!!!</span></em> <br />
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Weebles are like the Steece Quads: lively, energetic, unpredictable, happy-go-lucky, optimistic, resilient- ALWAYS IN MOTION! <br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/16784239">Weebles Wobble</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user862202">suz steece</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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</script></div><div style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Intel.</div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div style="clear: both;"></div>It was like Christmas morning: opening my brand new computer (courtesy of BlogHer) that is powered by the <a href="http://goo.gl/G4lq5">Intel®</a> Core™ i5 processor, complete with<strong> Turbo Boost Technology</strong> and an Intel® Wireless Display (aka <strong>WiDi) adaptor</strong>!<br />
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There are 3 main components that I love about the <a href="http://goo.gl/G4lq5">Intel®</a> Core™ i5 processor: <br />
<ol><li>Hyper-Threading Technology </li>
<li>Turbo Boost Technology </li>
<li>WiDi adaptor & Intel HD graphics </li>
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<em>What does all this mean?…</em>Let me simplify.<br />
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I am a multi-tasker. On any given day, you will find me instant messaging with friends, downloading pictures, checking email, blogging, checking bank accounts, logging into Facebook, etc.- simultaneously. <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TOm7AWVBiWI/AAAAAAAAJhg/GWVqBzFmfyQ/s1600-h/IMG_08125.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0812" border="0" height="244" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TOm7BA6nwII/AAAAAAAAJhk/fYRuWuYLLvY/IMG_0812_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0812" width="318" /></a><br />
The more applications that I have open, the slower my computer runs, and the higher my blood pressure boils. Not good. If Mama aint happy, aint nobody happy.<br />
<blockquote><h5>Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology◊<sup>2</sup></h5>Features four-way multi-task processing that allows each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. <span style="background-color: yellow;">You and your PC won't be slowed down, regardless of how many applications you have open at once</span>. <a href="http://goo.gl/G4lq5">(Intel®)</a></blockquote><blockquote><h5>Intel® Turbo Boost Technology◊<sup>1</sup></h5><span style="background-color: yellow;">Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance</span>. <a href="http://goo.gl/G4lq5">(Intel®)</a><br />
</blockquote>So, in other words---NO WAITING! NO slow apps. I can be doing 10 different tasks at once, all with super fast speed. It literally took me one quick hour to download <em>5 YEARS</em> worth of pictures and videos to my new computer hard drive. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TOm7B7U1nEI/AAAAAAAAJho/QiTp6EmFM1w/s1600-h/IMG_49864.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4986" border="0" height="246" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TOm7CktNwnI/AAAAAAAAJhs/ue-LMrcly6M/IMG_4986_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4986" width="319" /></a>This processor is <em>FAAAAAST</em>! I love it.<br />
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…not to mention the WiDi adaptor and ability to use my HDTV as a monitor!<br />
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<div align="center">Check it out! </div></blockquote><iframe frameborder="0" height="300" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16603993" width="400"></iframe><br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/16603993">Intel® Core™ i5 processor with WiDi & Netgear Push 2 TV Adapter</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user862202">suz steece</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Super easy to set up! Click <a href="http://www.techchee.com/2010/01/04/netgear-push-2-tv-wireless-video-adapter-intel-wireless-display-technology/">here</a> for specific instructions.<br />
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My husband REALLY loves the WiDi feature because he is able to watch sports games via internet that are not broadcast on our local TV channels. Just this week, Uncle Ed came over to watch the Minnesota Timberwolves game with Joe.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TOm7K1hACgI/AAAAAAAAJiA/RfUk2gnlPCY/s1600-h/IMG_49986.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4998" border="0" height="274" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TOm7MEZy--I/AAAAAAAAJiE/licIlFjIoI0/IMG_4998_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4998" width="323" /></a><br />
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And the <a href="http://goo.gl/G4lq5">Intel®</a> HD graphics are amazing! Such a clear picture.<br />
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<blockquote><h5><a href="http://goo.gl/G4lq5">Intel®</a> HD Graphics◊<sup>3</sup></h5><h5>Intel® HD Graphics provides superb visual performance for sharper images, richer color, and life-like audio and video.◊<sup>3</sup> Watch movies and Internet videos in high-definition, play popular game titles, and get full support for Microsoft Windows* 7. It's all built in; no need for an extra add-in video card. <a href="http://goo.gl/G4lq5">(Intel®)</a></h5></blockquote>Do more faster. Get a smart <a href="http://goo.gl/G4lq5">Intel®</a> processor inside in your next PC.<br />
This new processor has definitely allowed me to free up my life and spend more time doing the things that I <em>truly</em> love like playing with my hubby and kids.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">◊1 Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a system with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software, and system configuration. For more information, visit www.intel.com/technology/turboboost/. </span><br />
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My name is Suz Steece. <br />
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I am a registered nurse who works 3-4 days a week. <br />
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I have 3 year old quadruplets who attend school twice a week. <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TOPYbX8_OgI/AAAAAAAAJgM/AXosDE0WF1E/s1600-h/IMG_05279.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0527" border="0" height="407" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TOPYcekTvjI/AAAAAAAAJgQ/mAuoAcEJQ_I/IMG_0527_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0527" width="300" /></a><br />
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My darling diva of a daughter is in dance and tumbling twice a week.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TOPYdX6j4FI/AAAAAAAAJgU/SymHo818z9c/s1600-h/IMG_05219.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0521" border="0" height="400" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_m8RQMd9mZXo/TOPYeU9XDdI/AAAAAAAAJgY/IpZ9Yzu6Xvs/IMG_0521_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0521" width="295" /></a><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Life. Is. Busy.</strong></span> </div><br />
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Here is a sneak peek of my schedule from 7a to 7:30p: <br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">shower</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">bathe quads, dry hair, lotion</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">make breakfast, feed kids, prepare lunches & backpacks</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">dress kids, squeeze on 4 pair of shoes</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">finish getting myself ready, dry hair, makeup</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">load up and drop kids off at school</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">head to work at surgery center for 5 hours</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">pick kids up from school</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">get home, give snacks, get Savannah ready for dance</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">load up all the kids and head to dance</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">entertain boys while we wait for Sav for an hour</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">class ends, head home</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">eat dinner</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">play with Dad, brush teeth</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: x-small;">story time, prayers, bedtime</span> </li>
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<em>PHEWWWWWWWW! Tired yet?!</em> <br />
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And we will only get busier- with more activities to cram into our daily schedules as the years go by! <br />
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There are 2 very important things that get me through each day (and enable me to maintain my sanity):<br />
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<em><strong>(1) time management</strong></em> & <strong>(2)</strong> <strong><em>multi-tasking</em></strong><br />
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I thank the good Lord for making me an extremely organized person (I have always LOVED a good spreadsheet…it’s a wee bit sickening, I know). Especially with quadruplets- you <em>HAVE</em> to be organized and efficient.<br />
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Spending as much time as I can with my beautiful children means the absolute world to me…<br />
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…that is why I am always looking for ways to <em>DO MORE FASTER</em>! For example: less time spent on the computer = more time with my little buddies.<br />
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<div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><em>---Enter, the <a href="http://goo.gl/G4lq5">Intel®</a> Core™ i5 processor---</em></strong></span></div><br />
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I am *<em>SuPeR ExCiTeD*</em> to have been provided a brand, spankin’ new computer (courtesy of BlogHer) that is powered by the <a href="http://goo.gl/G4lq5">Intel®</a> Core™ i5 processor; with <strong>Turbo Boost Technology</strong> and an <a href="http://goo.gl/G4lq5">Intel®</a> Wireless Display (aka <strong>WiDi adaptor)</strong> which allows me to use my HDTV as a monitor!<br />
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I am desperately trying to find healthy items to stash in their lunch boxes (which is NO easy task, let me tell you).<br />
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Sodas are out of the question, so the only remaining "mom-approved" drink choices are: milk, juice, or water. It is beyond frustrating to pass shelf after shelf of high fructose corn syrup based juices.<br />
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This health conscious Mama is looking for 100% REAL fruit juice- NO added sugars or sweeteners, NO artificial preservatives or flavors...<br />
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Well, HELLLLOOOO Juicy Juice!<br />
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A big package of Juice boxes arrived at our door (thank you kindly, Nestle and BlogHer!), and I immediately had 4, very eager, willing participants who were more than happy to help Mama with her review.<br />
(Benjamin, Andrew, Ethan & Savannah trying out the <a href="http://www.juicyjuice.com/Products/Juicy-Juice-Fruit-Juice.aspx">Juicy Juice Punch flavor</a>)<br />
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Each 6 oz Juicy Juice box contains 100% Vitamin C and counts as 1.5 servings of fruit- which scores major bonus points with me.<br />
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Well guys...whadya think? (Here's at least one satisfied customer)<br />
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"Mommy! NO added sugar!" (what can I say? Drew gets excited about healthy living)<br />
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Ben: "Hey Ma, Look! I can hold it without squeezing all of the juice out!" (Ahhh...like music to my ears: convienient, portable, no mess)<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Things I ♥ about <a href="http://www.juicyjuice.com/Products/Juicy-Juice-Fruit-Juice.aspx">Juicy Juice Punch</a>:</span></strong><br />
- great, fresh taste<br />
- convienient<br />
- nutritious (100% Vitamin C, 1.5 servings of fruit, NO added sugar or high fructose corn syrup, NO artificial preservatives, NO artificial flavors)<br />
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Things to consider:<br />
- The average price for an 8 pack of 6.75 oz Juicy Juice All Natural 100% Juice is ~$3.50<br />
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Like wine, they age and get better over time. Every tear tells a story...every loose strand that gathers around the heel reveals character.<br /><br />I like to throw on my favorite shirt, most comfy jeans, and just curl up on the couch with my hubby for a good movie. There is nothing like it. In my jeans, I feel like I'm in my own skin.<br /><br />Or how about a fun night out on the town with the girls? I love to dress up my jeans with my highest heels and cutest top. There is nothing like walking down the street, hearing the clickety-clack of your heels hitting the pavement, and yet feeling empowered and completely comfortable in your trusty 'ole blue jeans.<br /><br />Your jeans can say a LOT about you as a person...your individuality, your personality.<br /><br />You can dress em up...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLfrYYTThB74MzEdajzKQcT_ZHIkks7BaAlfdHAlrIQmQJgkL_0OxZ9ubCo0c5AmaQmNSAEae5jn575lhDyQ3ewdIAERoRAJDAMU0azqPZ1MnWyHjyXyX60yxR59whbInUvbxxz8_Y3w/s1600/gap+dress+up.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480528657453326770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLfrYYTThB74MzEdajzKQcT_ZHIkks7BaAlfdHAlrIQmQJgkL_0OxZ9ubCo0c5AmaQmNSAEae5jn575lhDyQ3ewdIAERoRAJDAMU0azqPZ1MnWyHjyXyX60yxR59whbInUvbxxz8_Y3w/s320/gap+dress+up.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />dress em down...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8MAnsedD-I8EN8mgvwr8sD9fG0lpTy0C8WxGCzNVeaMNpRuVlIpvSWTPk-0zIF1VzLwyBqtdx1OkP9R9lOl8FXLdoVB-Qv34ZGDQe786pUXEhgBUYwbQsbBUyAbO_GO-yLytCEMMMEg4/s1600/gap+boys.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480518433535803122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8MAnsedD-I8EN8mgvwr8sD9fG0lpTy0C8WxGCzNVeaMNpRuVlIpvSWTPk-0zIF1VzLwyBqtdx1OkP9R9lOl8FXLdoVB-Qv34ZGDQe786pUXEhgBUYwbQsbBUyAbO_GO-yLytCEMMMEg4/s320/gap+boys.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />or just lounge around.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93ZlYZoQEVjLz4prs6MSr0mFDV4R22CnrcnamCVx9enSttxysGjGzDna2L0kCt6wwkWVGM5RzYXyXrObtjU_LPOwAaw306oJXXfQjRLCGpFLbsEfgm0MtIavsWmjBiniX2AobE5qzhyphenhyphenE/s1600/IMG_1997.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480532272910208514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93ZlYZoQEVjLz4prs6MSr0mFDV4R22CnrcnamCVx9enSttxysGjGzDna2L0kCt6wwkWVGM5RzYXyXrObtjU_LPOwAaw306oJXXfQjRLCGpFLbsEfgm0MtIavsWmjBiniX2AobE5qzhyphenhyphenE/s320/IMG_1997.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />You can create special memories in denim:<br /><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/whXAlDNE24M&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/whXAlDNE24M&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />with lots of smiles...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbkwGPLn678f3t8Gpav0-SSIIGp0SsINnnBcxXofZI5nOhwTZkxXxf9MsUqOrl_cLubX1ngiGYjbn8yRJvIpPUl-oKo7wwxKz9Ma2K7bHP582PkWfXl8BiIs7IcQtkZJYl4DaI6sTalJ4/s1600/gap+fam.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480518513768786930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbkwGPLn678f3t8Gpav0-SSIIGp0SsINnnBcxXofZI5nOhwTZkxXxf9MsUqOrl_cLubX1ngiGYjbn8yRJvIpPUl-oKo7wwxKz9Ma2K7bHP582PkWfXl8BiIs7IcQtkZJYl4DaI6sTalJ4/s320/gap+fam.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.ruthwilliamsphotography.com/">Ruth Williams Photography</a>)<br /></span><br /><br />and lots of love.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJb8TFKHrEhR9AOwO-2Cb5i2PlNFL6Wf5KfEGig55g83f3dHxeZ93V3ny73z09zENe1MEZ7lOL_QDGKY9oY1EMd3uhEVrzdhyphenhyphenXKr-qdTrpgz1h7oCUp3nvdjRkyoJuR6rROOxxPGPQcE/s1600/steece+family+picture+2009+ruth+williams.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480527284485626146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJb8TFKHrEhR9AOwO-2Cb5i2PlNFL6Wf5KfEGig55g83f3dHxeZ93V3ny73z09zENe1MEZ7lOL_QDGKY9oY1EMd3uhEVrzdhyphenhyphenXKr-qdTrpgz1h7oCUp3nvdjRkyoJuR6rROOxxPGPQcE/s320/steece+family+picture+2009+ruth+williams.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> (photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.ruthwilliamsphotography.com/">Ruth Williams Photography</a>)<br /></span><br /><br />Most of all, you can make a good pair of jeans, whatever you want them to be.<br /><br /><br />I just so happen to love the <a href="http://gap1969.com/">premium 1969 denim from Gap</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6KrHAWer01xnJB5tIJxyWc1271DUcoZ0_stRsylnXglfcOKIfEYkDR5kTkPfultCCTuweMQBrM6u1eSkNxIb1fsX02LT3qWmfh6UllPZ48JsGxAbh3CAEi8hee-NWZ8OYx_9OFUjmk0/s1600/IMG_0196.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480517723331330658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6KrHAWer01xnJB5tIJxyWc1271DUcoZ0_stRsylnXglfcOKIfEYkDR5kTkPfultCCTuweMQBrM6u1eSkNxIb1fsX02LT3qWmfh6UllPZ48JsGxAbh3CAEi8hee-NWZ8OYx_9OFUjmk0/s320/IMG_0196.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />With soooooo many different styles to choose from, any body type can find the perfect fit.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid9Q8_t4woWPag94ukSY5p6RtNxfKvbxSWpv-ifpQNnrRW8bsqq5y2_FkB4FAbdkOOGPdAkYh9rPlMXoiHNYqXSdSbwMbK8P-SDO0xWWwcnsbTE4z8KOcBilWnRvaK-aOCJWf59Q68mMA/s1600/IMG_0197.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480517589783058018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid9Q8_t4woWPag94ukSY5p6RtNxfKvbxSWpv-ifpQNnrRW8bsqq5y2_FkB4FAbdkOOGPdAkYh9rPlMXoiHNYqXSdSbwMbK8P-SDO0xWWwcnsbTE4z8KOcBilWnRvaK-aOCJWf59Q68mMA/s320/IMG_0197.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I love love LOVE, the "perfect boot" cut.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNz1-q5FfuKo9udyotCWHuJIj9vJzN9uiMAfaOfdLlt9bhGqgIQ-f538UV6lol05EW_4KujnfiZDyXWZ9TCyp7VpJ4YCLiVGJb2unNxieDBHdP6nWoSFguvu8QlooRsIGjMNhw7umpDc/s1600/IMG_0205.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480516634553496706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNz1-q5FfuKo9udyotCWHuJIj9vJzN9uiMAfaOfdLlt9bhGqgIQ-f538UV6lol05EW_4KujnfiZDyXWZ9TCyp7VpJ4YCLiVGJb2unNxieDBHdP6nWoSFguvu8QlooRsIGjMNhw7umpDc/s320/IMG_0205.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Yes, I was <em>that</em> nerd taking pictures in the dressing room. "Howdy Y'all!"<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNrW0YVr904mayACB6snt3IJeVchS41e7w7WH-15gKLWxpwhf-g6RmrJsCXVLhFwkkjcfKwJI71ExNIESuDtzVKlIMdJANuv9FcwDbCCmiAYNak9Dj0XbrNdhof66kQT2x-lQzADAY5E/s1600/IMG_0209.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480516549638192306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNrW0YVr904mayACB6snt3IJeVchS41e7w7WH-15gKLWxpwhf-g6RmrJsCXVLhFwkkjcfKwJI71ExNIESuDtzVKlIMdJANuv9FcwDbCCmiAYNak9Dj0XbrNdhof66kQT2x-lQzADAY5E/s320/IMG_0209.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />After goofing around, I decided to wander on over to the kids section---where I usually spend 90% of my "shopping time". Exciting news: Gap has recently unveiled its <a href="http://gap1969.com/">1969 Premium Denim </a>for babies as well!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_RCuwXEgGWvcnqwknIHg2d_mhWmTY9G0dC3QfUV70GCXwMFJD6vFh7kMkn1aII9B2_uxkpVnmCkcrWFE7OBuT-P07f7AOEUfe5voiZHxEF-YctJR6QSoNaI8u6_8xUvUDkgjKMEpZeU/s1600/IMG_0189.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480518328401847538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_RCuwXEgGWvcnqwknIHg2d_mhWmTY9G0dC3QfUV70GCXwMFJD6vFh7kMkn1aII9B2_uxkpVnmCkcrWFE7OBuT-P07f7AOEUfe5voiZHxEF-YctJR6QSoNaI8u6_8xUvUDkgjKMEpZeU/s320/IMG_0189.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Each item has been pre-washed for extra softness---and let me tell ya---IT IS OH-SO-SOFT!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6k55MxKNJzBGPSb8I0-JjwYHeRPyZBCu9JcQSOw5Q62ehYBaMHDC_c_0mIA4HIG4gAupoLSRuV1orf_wyVlxbU3wbJyg4IcizU1_TwqBfgT3t07_40ZRYC23gJ9CBswTUrTTQDq6403U/s1600/gap.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480552380974754818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6k55MxKNJzBGPSb8I0-JjwYHeRPyZBCu9JcQSOw5Q62ehYBaMHDC_c_0mIA4HIG4gAupoLSRuV1orf_wyVlxbU3wbJyg4IcizU1_TwqBfgT3t07_40ZRYC23gJ9CBswTUrTTQDq6403U/s320/gap.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Holy cuteness. Can I order that romper in an adult medium, please?<br /><br />And I'm 99.9% sure that the smooth, calming texture of the denim has magical properties for your little ones. Upon wearing, the kiddies are more likely to be perfect angels. Okay, so I might have made up that last part~ but who's to say it can't be true?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>Go check it out for yourself!</em></span><br /><br /><br />Don't want to spend your own money? How would you like to win a<br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">$100 GAP Gift Card</span></strong>?!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORGBwTuY5K7gIQFKQmafCwWmBT4QkRm4wwE743TWq1mufMd0TUxO1IwJmF6YLrImm3IV3h-YwTAzX5JyHohD3ufNBu5SdTgOVlLY52VuItRXuPicPVRFFUcFVt-QAk7C8vGXQYQGMDrI/s1600/gap+gift+card.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480753279447810066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 269px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORGBwTuY5K7gIQFKQmafCwWmBT4QkRm4wwE743TWq1mufMd0TUxO1IwJmF6YLrImm3IV3h-YwTAzX5JyHohD3ufNBu5SdTgOVlLY52VuItRXuPicPVRFFUcFVt-QAk7C8vGXQYQGMDrI/s320/gap+gift+card.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Just leave me a comment and tell me:<br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">"How do you like to wear your jeans?"</span></strong><br /></em><br />(My answer: <em>I prefer to wear my jeans with a vintage t-shirt and flip flops, but also love the high heels/cute top look as well!</em>)<br /><br /><br />Contest dates: 7/6/10 to 7/12/10<br />Rules:<br />- No duplicate comments.<br />- You may receive a 2nd entry by linking on twitter and leaving an additional comment with the link.<br />- You may receive a 3rd entry by blogging about this contest and leaving an additional comment with the link. - This giveaway is open to US Residents aged 18 and older<br />- Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.<br />- You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogher.com/gap-denim-sweepstakes-official-rules">Official Rules</a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Whatever your mood, whatever the occasion, it all starts with a good pair of jeans.</span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.gap1969.com/?utm_source=blogher&utm_medium=Content&utm_campaign=2010denim<br /><br />" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" src="http://www.blogher.com/files/gap_29x29.jpg" alt="Stream it" width="29" height="29"><strong>Stream it</strong></a></p>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com503tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-70600478545195394222010-07-01T08:43:00.003-05:002010-07-07T18:02:30.842-05:00Tropicana #6 Winner!Well, this is definitely one case where it pays to be FIRST!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBdInFo7GYWY1WmNWjGvbEC3n91fuU5LrIaswY65ubLxlkqbCz4fVswv4IgDxzQGBqSHhxd2VkqSAhDxrzcSX0yufP7u6zBcJdfdiWqpN9x3WjKp6s6RaPlHPbY3hv-uQdTmR80-_Zpbk/s1600/trop6+winner.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491299045787756258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBdInFo7GYWY1WmNWjGvbEC3n91fuU5LrIaswY65ubLxlkqbCz4fVswv4IgDxzQGBqSHhxd2VkqSAhDxrzcSX0yufP7u6zBcJdfdiWqpN9x3WjKp6s6RaPlHPbY3hv-uQdTmR80-_Zpbk/s320/trop6+winner.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I can honestly say that in all of my reviews, the #1 comment has never been generated from random.org!<br /><br />Congrats Mary, lucky commenter #1!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtmYsVTY7dA3G1iPxUUzEMgPNCoaBgNVwbsLTGP-aSqWeRK6Laxg_-OrqLgu62hq0eYNf85Mftvz3z3ummE08Ket80mXGvIrUIb3ozP45rUtzIGFDgDLg_5TOCNDhwYG_fl9iJgtOgn-U/s1600/trop6+winner+mami2jcn.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 151px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491298944443183762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtmYsVTY7dA3G1iPxUUzEMgPNCoaBgNVwbsLTGP-aSqWeRK6Laxg_-OrqLgu62hq0eYNf85Mftvz3z3ummE08Ket80mXGvIrUIb3ozP45rUtzIGFDgDLg_5TOCNDhwYG_fl9iJgtOgn-U/s320/trop6+winner+mami2jcn.JPG" /></a><br /><br />You have 48 hours to respond to my email and claim your $50 Visa gift card.Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-75373557018212184172010-06-15T06:00:00.002-05:002010-07-07T17:32:25.497-05:00Tropicana #6: Hawaiian Falls!<div style="float:left;margin-right:5px"><script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://ads.blogherads.com/reviews/tropicana/8.js"></script></div><p style="font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Tropicana.</p><div style="clear:both"></div><br />I have been taking part in the <a href="http://www.tropicana.com/">Tropicana Juicy Rewards Program</a>. By taking one minute out of my day (literally), I entered codes from our Tropicana purchases and received amazing discounts on Amusement Parks, Museums, Concerts and so much more! Click <a href="http://reviewsbysuz.blogspot.com/2010/04/tropicana-review-home-page.html">HERE</a> to see our past family adventures.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGi7IkCx7IiJEQN8kxK48T4uY25zAwn4hkpMXzGkaFB4rqrFkUk_5N3lsXRDuyfTESD-vivuxlZybSJfILqHhrKcP5DkDKv0wxu0pstXArtu-NE96ukGBJDLzgkt8Cz8LF0zcHXSYvbU/s1600/hawaiian-falls.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482651036953416738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGi7IkCx7IiJEQN8kxK48T4uY25zAwn4hkpMXzGkaFB4rqrFkUk_5N3lsXRDuyfTESD-vivuxlZybSJfILqHhrKcP5DkDKv0wxu0pstXArtu-NE96ukGBJDLzgkt8Cz8LF0zcHXSYvbU/s320/hawaiian-falls.jpg" /></a><br />We recently redeemed 1 point for a discount at Hawaiian Falls in Mansfield, TX- "Buy one regular price Big Kahuna single day pass and get a second Big Kahuna single day pass half off." (a savings of $11.50!)<br /><br />We also redeemed 1 point for a discount at the concession stand- "Buy one hot dog meal and receive a second hot dog meal of equal or lesser value FREE- meal includes hot dog, chips, and a drink" (a savings of $6.00!)<br /><br />We had a blast! Here are some pics of our fun-filled day at the waterpark with our little ones.<br /><br />Getting ready, applying sunblock, and trying on our new shades (Top to bottom; Ben, Ethan, Andrew, Savannah)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrYNj394kZLHZWuxIYgVBZMCa1FkeShxQBLnWV5Rk-Arowf62ebPM3gkwufidU2trWfxYQ_EGfRegpa3TKKVveckO-Zp6ysODfx4Mk2EB9HY5XcS3vnOIe-yhN8sa7Ckd4xwPaDEiLJxU/s1600/IMG_0138.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480796042658764418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrYNj394kZLHZWuxIYgVBZMCa1FkeShxQBLnWV5Rk-Arowf62ebPM3gkwufidU2trWfxYQ_EGfRegpa3TKKVveckO-Zp6ysODfx4Mk2EB9HY5XcS3vnOIe-yhN8sa7Ckd4xwPaDEiLJxU/s320/IMG_0138.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />3 cool dudes and 1 darling diva (Sav, Ben, Ethan, Drew)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3waqe4gjzcZ_5YFbHenOWf7sniC-ddDKdA9XjUgbg2MXUTUpr5Vo_auSSam_F6zfohsmf8qNPr_Z_Ieb0uaNbvX4TrULjzTiEBRy-2EA1xAspdoP5q4uj3Q7_FrhloQ6_CwJuQSK0nCM/s1600/IMG_4619.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480794609634132658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3waqe4gjzcZ_5YFbHenOWf7sniC-ddDKdA9XjUgbg2MXUTUpr5Vo_auSSam_F6zfohsmf8qNPr_Z_Ieb0uaNbvX4TrULjzTiEBRy-2EA1xAspdoP5q4uj3Q7_FrhloQ6_CwJuQSK0nCM/s320/IMG_4619.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Benny and Sav...two peas in a pod. SOOOOO excited to splash in some water!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHt2mQN8XUM_aUzxzhYZxeA_7CWMhY8SDeriDvy2fo4OAMVJOTPwyA0-5xEjGyLZvPiE2exVUZVnyvTfAByX9wZ38TEz_tHB3aRmo8xN7_9i1FXr2OuCSY05PRNedkXfi77KawLefFCrI/s1600/IMG_4627.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480794433470165922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHt2mQN8XUM_aUzxzhYZxeA_7CWMhY8SDeriDvy2fo4OAMVJOTPwyA0-5xEjGyLZvPiE2exVUZVnyvTfAByX9wZ38TEz_tHB3aRmo8xN7_9i1FXr2OuCSY05PRNedkXfi77KawLefFCrI/s320/IMG_4627.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />...and here we are! <a href="http://www.hfalls.com/">Hawaiian Falls </a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9NZ2RBNwbPN3cshO5tjGdKVoeACU8De-GsveDBPub8pwO-sjLLENKakvN451TtnMs2WlF9saexFTHSGgaFeHZPhV1kSGJQhJMnID6SPoyxDSRWvX_-s9O50qtERkhyphenhyphenUDD4lwfgnjCzQ/s1600/IMG_0139.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480794280166592578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9NZ2RBNwbPN3cshO5tjGdKVoeACU8De-GsveDBPub8pwO-sjLLENKakvN451TtnMs2WlF9saexFTHSGgaFeHZPhV1kSGJQhJMnID6SPoyxDSRWvX_-s9O50qtERkhyphenhyphenUDD4lwfgnjCzQ/s320/IMG_0139.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Sav's not too happy about Mama making them sit down and hydrate before playing (S, B, A, E)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQNOv8CiKqUwWeyM-4QCxXF_4so48WvhVgRx9qYqKOQwAu6mFlN8m9kfaxMsmnML4mNzlvvfKaLvLburAW7S42WpHuROk-hIjs0OZwHrGNJXUsH1xS6wdBQYqA-jqW9nh766-mTwrtKg/s1600/IMG_0144.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 132px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480793929184776338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQNOv8CiKqUwWeyM-4QCxXF_4so48WvhVgRx9qYqKOQwAu6mFlN8m9kfaxMsmnML4mNzlvvfKaLvLburAW7S42WpHuROk-hIjs0OZwHrGNJXUsH1xS6wdBQYqA-jqW9nh766-mTwrtKg/s320/IMG_0144.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />its "GO-time"! (Sav, Mama, Ethan, and Andrew)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjom6-syX2k6J1EwagmND2dvBgsHGwlNk3QBSxwd6deDCPFh81dplW0J6JSqZG1Cdz6xNDw1A3ipW9AWLNhGrx0oAiIMLf9CZjcsCxNRdiD0Jh-nn_z7DaERxLjhT0pwcXcFBoBJXPWLwo/s1600/IMG_0156.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480792879969867010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjom6-syX2k6J1EwagmND2dvBgsHGwlNk3QBSxwd6deDCPFh81dplW0J6JSqZG1Cdz6xNDw1A3ipW9AWLNhGrx0oAiIMLf9CZjcsCxNRdiD0Jh-nn_z7DaERxLjhT0pwcXcFBoBJXPWLwo/s320/IMG_0156.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />...waiting to be splashed by the giant water bucket<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Z-NdAzD-Y_wtK4nQnCNVQ2MJfN32zuZbbnAiEra1qWHkA_6LrheInH9RaC7Ad9qaaGIsQf0P6KvfUoGyVqJ4yBvRsFvlT8rNSnrGCLrZjTcoHW9YKiAIa9G7bDgUVFPZISjOdLqK4zI/s1600/IMG_0157.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480792703734255426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Z-NdAzD-Y_wtK4nQnCNVQ2MJfN32zuZbbnAiEra1qWHkA_6LrheInH9RaC7Ad9qaaGIsQf0P6KvfUoGyVqJ4yBvRsFvlT8rNSnrGCLrZjTcoHW9YKiAIa9G7bDgUVFPZISjOdLqK4zI/s320/IMG_0157.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />"Whoaaaaaa!" (but wait, where's Ben?)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwZVRGWUMTCZKrgticY5V-anhmxOt1GRt0xKGpFwyz-Q6idMPJOhKU2bgfFH7HD7H1pVfuY2D9sxzgBXEnwEzQq_mZ7NxHAiJ5X9din52CBWNosoBAMfz65RmoQmUbbfZC_wkcqEU1ps/s1600/IMG_0159.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480792509774389042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwZVRGWUMTCZKrgticY5V-anhmxOt1GRt0xKGpFwyz-Q6idMPJOhKU2bgfFH7HD7H1pVfuY2D9sxzgBXEnwEzQq_mZ7NxHAiJ5X9din52CBWNosoBAMfz65RmoQmUbbfZC_wkcqEU1ps/s320/IMG_0159.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />In Dad's arms about 20 feet away...scared to death! (poor guy, I couldn't help but laugh) Ben did <em>NOT</em> like that giant water bucket and had an eye on it at all times.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzV9-oqsd7VLebLZ-1ZwzACTNCreSDhNs-pJQuRGNS0QLMAYHOTemwNQnPaY39S4FUyPruUeL1fW21ShImA2oqbT4Yp14Hg-Nd_ye2KAEX8ZvKy-vuAq7D11au7sHVc26b-2JVJ54mVg/s1600/IMG_0161.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480792339910190930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzV9-oqsd7VLebLZ-1ZwzACTNCreSDhNs-pJQuRGNS0QLMAYHOTemwNQnPaY39S4FUyPruUeL1fW21ShImA2oqbT4Yp14Hg-Nd_ye2KAEX8ZvKy-vuAq7D11au7sHVc26b-2JVJ54mVg/s320/IMG_0161.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Stopping for some light refreshment (You can bring in a cooler of any size for $5. Packing your own food and drinks definitely saves $$$ at a waterpark!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8DMo7WaasCNQ9xNILTZwLGaYUQru4IPQYg5oKmP8_PpXvVnCXATnkgCXGS1SFA8ImQrCK2XVJf9LbDqOyxrDyztVjEZ-MN_8xowJik3hSVKNTCttKML2JQZnDR13ZYsBXfnjIgG3nSQ0/s1600/IMG_0151.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480793641213319586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8DMo7WaasCNQ9xNILTZwLGaYUQru4IPQYg5oKmP8_PpXvVnCXATnkgCXGS1SFA8ImQrCK2XVJf9LbDqOyxrDyztVjEZ-MN_8xowJik3hSVKNTCttKML2JQZnDR13ZYsBXfnjIgG3nSQ0/s320/IMG_0151.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here goes the waterfall again<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5wX_p-YQgldOjCrbh6hhBi4uOqSaFdEBS_uMz4IXtnPgeiqILgGx0_mlGWwksShU-O23htB5Z6OGQ-jMh7XVQL_d-TsMovA9LyicEtaLM-_Q0XznxFETKJHAoIBibQ6D4DehTTWjivzw/s1600/IMG_0153.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480793162796087650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5wX_p-YQgldOjCrbh6hhBi4uOqSaFdEBS_uMz4IXtnPgeiqILgGx0_mlGWwksShU-O23htB5Z6OGQ-jMh7XVQL_d-TsMovA9LyicEtaLM-_Q0XznxFETKJHAoIBibQ6D4DehTTWjivzw/s320/IMG_0153.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Drew loved playing in the water<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblmLY-WQqiLbrExFGUL4ZDO4MeTGa8hEyzKwz06K0q2gfVJ26VTShA7gSVmMZ-3qyXnrH8DfFR4Wk7lkA-cOLWaowriVP9C7CJT3JwV-_pplF7qSK9CM_gXeSO59Hxygepy3PLOlHRqc/s1600/IMG_0171.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480792201309094338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblmLY-WQqiLbrExFGUL4ZDO4MeTGa8hEyzKwz06K0q2gfVJ26VTShA7gSVmMZ-3qyXnrH8DfFR4Wk7lkA-cOLWaowriVP9C7CJT3JwV-_pplF7qSK9CM_gXeSO59Hxygepy3PLOlHRqc/s320/IMG_0171.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />...and so did this little fish (Ethan). I'm pretty sure that my identical twins have gills!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiioSJJXEqHS8ZqKbyfwQb04DCdAlNmkzf1UKqASijr6MkESlY596HUTsvAt2GT8poprA1pgeZi0xY62z7slWjS23ozaM5DN5JNtC44yk8usd8ZmTzh_s3nfmMAcCQvMo9E3WQH6lBBFDs/s1600/IMG_0175.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480792047415518642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiioSJJXEqHS8ZqKbyfwQb04DCdAlNmkzf1UKqASijr6MkESlY596HUTsvAt2GT8poprA1pgeZi0xY62z7slWjS23ozaM5DN5JNtC44yk8usd8ZmTzh_s3nfmMAcCQvMo9E3WQH6lBBFDs/s320/IMG_0175.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Alas, every diva has her moment...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqPC-6fT59Y7URjCHFHBKMzKP8jCuR21QP8UaIYy6DyAKv9fyrge1dPXGr-VAoqcNceE5o1Ziw2yxBOc-QofQNGfrjUzUslnBDmXGXjlq2N7L_DqMM3_aEaYc4WUW1qq-7cYolpn8jRA/s1600/IMG_0176.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480791883934289762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqPC-6fT59Y7URjCHFHBKMzKP8jCuR21QP8UaIYy6DyAKv9fyrge1dPXGr-VAoqcNceE5o1Ziw2yxBOc-QofQNGfrjUzUslnBDmXGXjlq2N7L_DqMM3_aEaYc4WUW1qq-7cYolpn8jRA/s320/IMG_0176.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Dad splashing the kiddos<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO73r9JF8unwQK53uW5IibxuMi6riKiUejdN4CeD3-Wpq4a3jshH6ARUYbX5exUEXxSoJGeb3xw3jcu7mEn2RC609u2250rm7FV6HtC-Dr357Y1tpZaLUSCmfFe7aKQIYjvCR4CCPJPj0/s1600/IMG_0185.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480791706214221442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO73r9JF8unwQK53uW5IibxuMi6riKiUejdN4CeD3-Wpq4a3jshH6ARUYbX5exUEXxSoJGeb3xw3jcu7mEn2RC609u2250rm7FV6HtC-Dr357Y1tpZaLUSCmfFe7aKQIYjvCR4CCPJPj0/s320/IMG_0185.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Some video of our fun times:<br /><embed height="382" name="FLVPlayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="408" src="http://www.onetruemedia.com/share_view_player?p=" quality="high" scale="noscale" wmode="transparent" salign="LT" flashvars="&p=b1bcb68580aafb148f3368&skin_id=701&host=http://www.onetruemedia.com"></embed> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; PADDING-BOTTOM: 15px; MARGIN: 0px; WIDTH: 408px; FONT: 12px/20px verdana,arial,sans-serif"><a style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.onetruemedia.com/landing?&utm_source=emplay&utm_medium=txt1" target="_blank">Make an on-line slide show at <span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">www.OneTrueMedia.com</span></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />To register and start saving on YOUR very own family fun experience- go <a href="http://www.tropicana.com/">HERE</a> !<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">FREE 1 POINT CODE:</span></strong><br />1. 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Must be entered within 6 hours of creating your account.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff99ff;"><strong><em>To win a $50 VISA gift card from the lovely people at BlogHer, leave me a comment to let me know "How do <em>you</em> keep cool in the summer?"</em></strong> </span><br /></span><br /><br /><p>Contest dates: <strong>6/15/10 to 6/30/10<br /></strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Rules:<br />- No duplicate comments.<br />- You may receive a 2nd entry by linking on twitter and leaving an additional comment with the link.<br />- You may receive a 3rd entry by blogging about this contest and leaving an additional comment with the link. - This giveaway is open to US Residents aged 18 and older<br />- Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.<br />- You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.</span><br /><br />Check out the other BlogHer/Tropicana reviewers and enter for 7 other chances to win! <a href="http://www.blogher.com/tropicana-rewards-sweepstakes?Reviewer8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BlogHer.com special offers page</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogher.com/tropicana-rewards-sweepstakes-official-rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official rules</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tropicana.com/">Tropicana website</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">I wrote this review while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a $50 Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review.</span></p>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com184tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-13258363180974440252010-06-14T19:41:00.003-05:002010-06-14T19:44:14.072-05:00Tropicana #5 Winner!!!Congrats to APRIL!!! (and might I add that Tex-Mex is definitely the way to go! a gal after my own heart!)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gqnBzJFMFcuWt4UdkH39op5P6OCelUgIxBdx8Wl0TgudQv-9CJQ_aXJf2mX_DhwIHdnPte2W5CxcUCaN2jiPT9YoHs_mHKm1w43Yw2QlWdAswSZicpvHUMdLgq2foXNUs9to9kP-t4M/s1600/trop+5+winner+april.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 152px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482794456204721778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gqnBzJFMFcuWt4UdkH39op5P6OCelUgIxBdx8Wl0TgudQv-9CJQ_aXJf2mX_DhwIHdnPte2W5CxcUCaN2jiPT9YoHs_mHKm1w43Yw2QlWdAswSZicpvHUMdLgq2foXNUs9to9kP-t4M/s320/trop+5+winner+april.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />You were lucky commenter #30!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYL3lig-3ckT746IAWNXX6EGfMV9DBvIUNho0Wxa9243u1ZkJpuD7CmI0N6HODovphGHr_vehU2X__rWa8jIRAZZ3MtTdSlSCebUa5VR_OsSjhzDlMR3ZosmeYB-R_iOOxDiSwVanuM1c/s1600/trop+5+winner.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482794308974725234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYL3lig-3ckT746IAWNXX6EGfMV9DBvIUNho0Wxa9243u1ZkJpuD7CmI0N6HODovphGHr_vehU2X__rWa8jIRAZZ3MtTdSlSCebUa5VR_OsSjhzDlMR3ZosmeYB-R_iOOxDiSwVanuM1c/s320/trop+5+winner.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Please get back with me in the next 48 hours so you can claim your $50 VISA Gift Card!!!<br />Blessings,<br />SuzSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-50785819496050978792010-06-01T11:25:00.001-05:002010-06-14T19:09:51.754-05:00Tropicana #5: Fun & Easy Cooking with Tropicana OJ!<div style="float:left;margin-right:5px"><script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://ads.blogherads.com/reviews/tropicana/8.js"></script></div><p style="font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Tropicana.</p><div style="clear:both"></div><br />I am currently taking part in the <a href="http://www.tropicana.com/">Tropicana Juicy Rewards Program</a>. By taking one minute out of my day (literally), I enter codes from our Tropicana purchases and receive amazing discounts on Amusement Parks, Museums, Concerts and so much more! Click <a href="http://reviewsbysuz.blogspot.com/2010/04/tropicana-review-home-page.html">HERE</a> to see our past family adventures.<br /><br /><br />For this post, I will share 3 of my <em>favorite</em> recipes and use Tropicana orange juice as an ingredient:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj319ILBtP5pRbK5q81oPog925852SP22sDNzGTqhCLYw-tqi1ChHlffmmnhfVNSHaJRtZR0Ld-CQDFb06UR8W-pfnVue51Ndxa6VdUq-9jxCcLxvZAQ3xTfYv9yzNOM-lcJ0tP_5frPuw/s1600/IMG_0049.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477543288747832274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj319ILBtP5pRbK5q81oPog925852SP22sDNzGTqhCLYw-tqi1ChHlffmmnhfVNSHaJRtZR0Ld-CQDFb06UR8W-pfnVue51Ndxa6VdUq-9jxCcLxvZAQ3xTfYv9yzNOM-lcJ0tP_5frPuw/s320/IMG_0049.JPG" /></a><br /><br />1) <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/fruit-salad-with-honey-dressing-recipe/index.html">Paula Deen's Fruit Salad with Honey Dressing</a> (via foodnetwork.com)<br />2) <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Orange-Juice-Chicken/Detail.aspx">Orange Juice Chicken </a>(via Maxienne @ allrecipies.com)<br />3) <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Orange-Julius-8589">Orange Julius </a>(via Robbie Rice @ recipezaar.com)<br /><br /><br />First things first, I just had to use a recipe from <a href="http://www.pauladeen.com/">Paula</a> because she is my absolute favorite person in the whole wide world! ;)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xzwvZce5GWJWuQ3z50YBQ9j2kV4dCExYT0Ea1wjCVm2lj7-kWZ1ZkkYDxt-sfn5XqPKO-StMo-Q81WAJgq3PjsgdAVK0yol8YmAUgsiSYtTd8kSj-qbz3KkHE9brKa1j-n3I4DxGpV4/s1600/paula+deen-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476084102923805986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xzwvZce5GWJWuQ3z50YBQ9j2kV4dCExYT0Ea1wjCVm2lj7-kWZ1ZkkYDxt-sfn5XqPKO-StMo-Q81WAJgq3PjsgdAVK0yol8YmAUgsiSYtTd8kSj-qbz3KkHE9brKa1j-n3I4DxGpV4/s320/paula+deen-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/fruit-salad-with-honey-dressing-recipe/index.html">FRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY DRESSING</a>: (click on recipe cards to enlarge)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Ki_pps0WTnQuWzl0IsHDi66szFU3Dfoqv8yizo-wn6UvVIlqUN78q_EWPh_KCzrIPvMCD6Wmc0IreZQI6bhy_jQZjVUys-JEOPz-52MlBp_D-jv411_vcXecUpO0VBSH7Owo8nLCaZI/s1600/blue-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477554283699595874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Ki_pps0WTnQuWzl0IsHDi66szFU3Dfoqv8yizo-wn6UvVIlqUN78q_EWPh_KCzrIPvMCD6Wmc0IreZQI6bhy_jQZjVUys-JEOPz-52MlBp_D-jv411_vcXecUpO0VBSH7Owo8nLCaZI/s320/blue-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />This fruit salad is amazingly refreshing and delightful---just in time for summer! I omit the raisins (yuck)...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUt0RNuu2zLMJGvLx4sijv8PBJGbA6gtYW2AidYBymTgC8KQhyphenhyphenfOVY-w8KiFuWte00HF78TbhqgZHtTwVxN8xwk88T1p6OfQ_e31yTG0Lns6EhML0ch7EGO7hsQj6l1bEdqMdz-zHOnE/s1600/IMG_0051.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477542975144630882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUt0RNuu2zLMJGvLx4sijv8PBJGbA6gtYW2AidYBymTgC8KQhyphenhyphenfOVY-w8KiFuWte00HF78TbhqgZHtTwVxN8xwk88T1p6OfQ_e31yTG0Lns6EhML0ch7EGO7hsQj6l1bEdqMdz-zHOnE/s320/IMG_0051.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />...and serve the salad over a bed of spinach leaves.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRaHxfGhi1MOePqYxao1B5CV1-ghe4ZriosCneOTLIxLmwYPZEDyCUb-aMJKZx2XMSYwuf3jtTuV93X6Xs-sa3KMCxfyWKoVgvOWhW0EGX4GzVjkFGPsYhvHH7ZXbjENQoHmamyBpE0W0/s1600/IMG_0057.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477542871307668402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRaHxfGhi1MOePqYxao1B5CV1-ghe4ZriosCneOTLIxLmwYPZEDyCUb-aMJKZx2XMSYwuf3jtTuV93X6Xs-sa3KMCxfyWKoVgvOWhW0EGX4GzVjkFGPsYhvHH7ZXbjENQoHmamyBpE0W0/s320/IMG_0057.JPG" /></a><br /><br />SO. TASTY! Try it and you won't be disappointed. Promise.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Orange-Juice-Chicken/Detail.aspx">TROPICANA ORANGE JUICE CHICKEN</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvjGaDB_hwXM-DaHoFOAfG5M5yGqjujYASU6-IY6w5g8c3gWbhzcSLWsd0KUnkOjBQmImVYM5DS2jbhZFXsgxauxkAZkkKl-frK7Vk8-yTSU0BrZ7nakCUU_3N5KmrkDxFhvb4oRL-ks/s1600/blue.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477554362985057026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvjGaDB_hwXM-DaHoFOAfG5M5yGqjujYASU6-IY6w5g8c3gWbhzcSLWsd0KUnkOjBQmImVYM5DS2jbhZFXsgxauxkAZkkKl-frK7Vk8-yTSU0BrZ7nakCUU_3N5KmrkDxFhvb4oRL-ks/s320/blue.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />This chicken is very light and juicy. The next time I make it, I will add several drops of salty soy sauce to compliment the tangy orange/brown sugar flavor. DELISH!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4HLMsWfNHxlnlMiIAJXIByt4IBOJNUBr_GKEPlpI8Zpe-IwU8tm2b4bpA7Vs9QuVcIehaxS3nLRDCh-841JrJkAOkoHDqGRHkXtaiux3k2VuWXv0jqPZ_AVvdsV0YQyssLgGMHi1KN-Q/s1600/IMG_0055-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477542773726433730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4HLMsWfNHxlnlMiIAJXIByt4IBOJNUBr_GKEPlpI8Zpe-IwU8tm2b4bpA7Vs9QuVcIehaxS3nLRDCh-841JrJkAOkoHDqGRHkXtaiux3k2VuWXv0jqPZ_AVvdsV0YQyssLgGMHi1KN-Q/s320/IMG_0055-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Orange-Julius-8589">TROPICANA ORANGE JULIUS</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuy5i5etF9hrcw9vIHl0AVtgZ4PjASnRICrimuI1mWvu03n8dmkxaLfAaT0kCqrKhQgxdI70Gb7JO3LadDbyrxlfLc29upYMM2SiaIf_YpvnO2JbRePwJLcvXY9-C7GaJRdh834SZcNSs/s1600/blue-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477554210995205506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuy5i5etF9hrcw9vIHl0AVtgZ4PjASnRICrimuI1mWvu03n8dmkxaLfAaT0kCqrKhQgxdI70Gb7JO3LadDbyrxlfLc29upYMM2SiaIf_YpvnO2JbRePwJLcvXY9-C7GaJRdh834SZcNSs/s320/blue-2.jpg" /></a><br /><br />SOOOOOO cool and refreshing on a hot, Texas summer day! My eager, little taste-testers: Benjamin, Savannah, Andrew, and Ethan<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbsQcyR9PVA37sGg-BANJ-LpvNFppUhhY6iV3N0fZAQX_hqosiyssRVUXQ5tts4wqEAu1Mdn3OL9m-_sHXIjYq7QRwLa2MYRUgCkG1ebz4-6Zpeq9JuvVsdM2qinWi0AJDgBrufb7nqbA/s1600/IMG_0045.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 118px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477543171948495058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbsQcyR9PVA37sGg-BANJ-LpvNFppUhhY6iV3N0fZAQX_hqosiyssRVUXQ5tts4wqEAu1Mdn3OL9m-_sHXIjYq7QRwLa2MYRUgCkG1ebz4-6Zpeq9JuvVsdM2qinWi0AJDgBrufb7nqbA/s320/IMG_0045.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Mr. Ben just couldn't get enough of the creamy, frothy goodness.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJiPmIq_nYI7Ill5V8S-spzNJxbEpbOkntDXFb0GvnhAQ0EMSbX7XTNrNcdAO1WzmC-52aVDw_XfllH4pCtNo8NLgq25PYxSB6ZaNHv3UpKV4f3ZY1rsMp45CaQNT3gdM1pFBg3xkQDw/s1600/IMG_0047.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477543074054382402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJiPmIq_nYI7Ill5V8S-spzNJxbEpbOkntDXFb0GvnhAQ0EMSbX7XTNrNcdAO1WzmC-52aVDw_XfllH4pCtNo8NLgq25PYxSB6ZaNHv3UpKV4f3ZY1rsMp45CaQNT3gdM1pFBg3xkQDw/s320/IMG_0047.JPG" /></a><br /><br />As our good friend "<a href="http://www.nickjr.co.uk/shows/dora/backpack.aspx">Backpack</a>" would say: <em>"Yum-yum-yum-yum-yum...delicioso!"</em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOKsjx_oVoKpyEILVXAFQhou48nwig5BFYZ4eVBnvdU9k552L-PEozzIfQMR1VdM1hyjL8qEo-vtbU2Xsaw2yyBmZtB8v7bwoY2EyRVrx1p4-8iOrV2BefsQKgXbOIbwsHK7aBQaeztE/s1600/backpack.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 279px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477562501798775490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOKsjx_oVoKpyEILVXAFQhou48nwig5BFYZ4eVBnvdU9k552L-PEozzIfQMR1VdM1hyjL8qEo-vtbU2Xsaw2yyBmZtB8v7bwoY2EyRVrx1p4-8iOrV2BefsQKgXbOIbwsHK7aBQaeztE/s320/backpack.jpg" /></a><br /><br />(Is it sad that I just quoted "<a href="http://www.nickjr.com/dora-the-explorer/about-dora-the-explorer/about-dora-the-explorer-tv-show.html">Dora the Expolorer</a>" on here?...Ummm, don't answer that. Mommy really needs to get out more!)<br /><br /><br />To register and start saving on Tropicana orange juice for YOUR very own OJ recipes go <a href="http://www.tropicana.com/">HERE</a> !<br /><br />Make sure and check back with the <a href="http://www.thelifeofsuz.blogspot.com/">Steece family</a> on our exciting adventures over the next few weeks as we take part in this awesome program! Only ONE ADVENTURE LEFT! <a href="http://reviewsbysuz.blogspot.com/2010/04/tropicana-review-home-page.html">My Tropicana Review Home Page </a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">FREE 1 POINT CODE:</span></strong><br />1. Go to <a href="http://www.tropicana.com/">http://www.tropicana.com/</a><br />2. Set-up your Tropicana Juicy Rewards account<br />3. Visit the "Enter Codes" page within the site and get started with:<br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">BLOGG-HER11</span> </span>*<br />*This <strong><em>one-time use</em></strong> code is valid for <strong><em>new</em></strong> accounts ONLY. Must be entered within 6 hours of creating your account.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff99ff;"><strong><em>To win a $50 VISA gift card from the lovely people at BlogHer, leave me a comment to let me know "If you could have ONE MORE MEAL for the rest of your life, what would it be?"</em></strong> </span><br /></span><br /><br /><em>(<strong>Suz's answer</strong>: My Aunt Judy's Cheese Enchiladas & Spanish Rice; My Mom's Chicken Spaghetti & Mom's Steak Fingers; IN-N-OUT animal-style double-double burger; my Grandfather's oatmeal cookies; my Granny's Christmas caramel-pecan rolls, a homemade pie/cake of ANY kind! OMG. Getting hungry just thinking about it!...YOUR TURN!)</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Contest dates: <strong>6/1/10 to 6/14/10<br /></strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Rules:<br />- No duplicate comments.<br />- You may receive a 2nd entry by linking on twitter and leaving an additional comment with the link.<br />- You may receive a 3rd entry by blogging about this contest and leaving an additional comment with the link. - This giveaway is open to US Residents aged 18 and older<br />- Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.<br />- You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.</span><br /><br />Check out the other BlogHer/Tropicana reviewers and enter for 7 other chances to win! <a href="http://www.blogher.com/tropicana-rewards-sweepstakes?Reviewer8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BlogHer.com special offers page</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogher.com/tropicana-rewards-sweepstakes-official-rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official rules</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tropicana.com/">Tropicana website</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">I wrote this review while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a $50 Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review.</span></p>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com124tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-41704094713002070422010-06-01T11:13:00.002-05:002010-06-01T11:15:58.444-05:00Tropicana 4 WinnerA big congrats to:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquktEG06LFF-dQIYzv7AC869j7I2blhOc5n2MmK7VdaPO-UrR_Kufyqk9qG-bppxeRYsM3qjhjCiuPBGyP9ZVBOo6d2SBO9nVZyWGMYMKDFhF94_WBh8qy04IPjVafnCZAc8S-B7Oq8I/s1600/trop4+winner+sariah.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 78px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477839501854287266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquktEG06LFF-dQIYzv7AC869j7I2blhOc5n2MmK7VdaPO-UrR_Kufyqk9qG-bppxeRYsM3qjhjCiuPBGyP9ZVBOo6d2SBO9nVZyWGMYMKDFhF94_WBh8qy04IPjVafnCZAc8S-B7Oq8I/s320/trop4+winner+sariah.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />You were lucky commenter number 20!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9Cac2jE2vB4hQdkcNeatBXM0U2JJBXSBHh-LhdLeXe0f-oo46O2-dnyM4EQZZRVgRq2ast9lQnrbCMMeO9v8sNbh4GcjpjGGQ9yI6KwH1Dhpb4zdTkkOYgRJSnUeJkbO_A-KfcgQnoQ/s1600/trop4+winner.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 201px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477839410965132594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9Cac2jE2vB4hQdkcNeatBXM0U2JJBXSBHh-LhdLeXe0f-oo46O2-dnyM4EQZZRVgRq2ast9lQnrbCMMeO9v8sNbh4GcjpjGGQ9yI6KwH1Dhpb4zdTkkOYgRJSnUeJkbO_A-KfcgQnoQ/s320/trop4+winner.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Please contact me within 48 hours to claim your $50 Visa gift card!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SuzSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-82437007366670372172010-06-01T09:32:00.006-05:002010-06-01T09:40:03.487-05:00Coffee-mate Sweepstakes Winnerand the winner is...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxrmjkjX8-th_uPK7CCVAjWR5qbfvLxWl_WBp1Iwwyfmrax6z5q31WV5hgNOsoeRT_RQjYtQJzNbmn49Ny5ZNeBg4I7uuejq_1nzUDmkgxgzn5qmdnLem_stUNWe_1bqAo3IIOvmS9XXg/s1600/trop4+winner+valerie.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477813430931858882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxrmjkjX8-th_uPK7CCVAjWR5qbfvLxWl_WBp1Iwwyfmrax6z5q31WV5hgNOsoeRT_RQjYtQJzNbmn49Ny5ZNeBg4I7uuejq_1nzUDmkgxgzn5qmdnLem_stUNWe_1bqAo3IIOvmS9XXg/s320/trop4+winner+valerie.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Congrats Valerie!!! You were the 350th commenter---you win a $100 VISA Gift Card!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gcBrRlbW9M76VGGsFmC13HzoQX4-P6Dqx-0tfZdxXnngDEjPL5DEc5xomxNcPUIk4Hb7TCWBrKGTqUEyKf7tcUtj7C2nyvE53_u8m91YyRky_gJY0l8UsVga1z1XOVoPo6nRQdRM3dA/s1600/trop4+winner.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 193px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477813328407718306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gcBrRlbW9M76VGGsFmC13HzoQX4-P6Dqx-0tfZdxXnngDEjPL5DEc5xomxNcPUIk4Hb7TCWBrKGTqUEyKf7tcUtj7C2nyvE53_u8m91YyRky_gJY0l8UsVga1z1XOVoPo6nRQdRM3dA/s320/trop4+winner.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Please get back with me in the next 48 hours so I can send your info along to the wonderful peeps at BlogHer!<br />Blessings,<br />SuzSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-45948886807117130762010-05-17T08:00:00.002-05:002010-06-01T09:48:38.616-05:00Tropicana Post #4- Medieval Times!<div style="float:left;margin-right:5px"><script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://ads.blogherads.com/reviews/tropicana/8.js"></script></div><p style="font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Tropicana.</p><div style="clear:both"></div><br />I am currently taking part in the <a href="http://www.tropicana.com/">Tropicana Juicy Rewards Program</a>. By taking one minute out of my day (literally), I enter codes from our Tropicana purchases and receive amazing discounts on Amusement Parks, Museums, Concerts and so much more! Click <a href="http://reviewsbysuz.blogspot.com/2010/04/tropicana-review-home-page.html">HERE</a> to see our past family adventures.<br /><br />We recently redeemed 15 points for a discount at <a href="http://www.medievaltimes.com/">Medieval Times </a>in Dallas- Buy 1 Adult ticket, Get 1 Child ticket free (times 3 = a savings of $104.85!).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHYsszcWQzD5MZIXZDRB4GINffQJ9YJTenBwglx_b-KGY1CPSK_U9qX_9lkYdpux2UOvuKXYMaJ3SEA7vvkkpB1UdGhChBAkpqSPMl7ma9LNEqdzntMpeKmM-YNynYPydb7L-m27lrduk/s1600/medieval+times+castel.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470796097712057362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHYsszcWQzD5MZIXZDRB4GINffQJ9YJTenBwglx_b-KGY1CPSK_U9qX_9lkYdpux2UOvuKXYMaJ3SEA7vvkkpB1UdGhChBAkpqSPMl7ma9LNEqdzntMpeKmM-YNynYPydb7L-m27lrduk/s320/medieval+times+castel.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />We had an absolute blast! Here are some pictures of our amazing adventures with knights, sword fights, jousting tournaments, show horses, and great food.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXIKmReBCnKHaR0zjhyBbo6usvtW_iL6TZeoryLiblhAm76vwfUz9G6NeisBXbhizVxSd25HDmztAKhp6qtWma6ogc4C8eptHcwV55dfMwLIoV6a5CMvT-_CfB6QHYgpkfWND4OlOVMh4/s1600/IMG_3968.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470745292497095378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXIKmReBCnKHaR0zjhyBbo6usvtW_iL6TZeoryLiblhAm76vwfUz9G6NeisBXbhizVxSd25HDmztAKhp6qtWma6ogc4C8eptHcwV55dfMwLIoV6a5CMvT-_CfB6QHYgpkfWND4OlOVMh4/s320/IMG_3968.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Our Medieval crew: (Huge props for Uncle Ed joining us in the festivities---especially on a week night! Ha!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrp7IEnOd5Zc-gnRsomEOjb8mrQCbfQUqsSSaPvfqAgptnbqo_LJGw9u47S6z4XorUoO8gNSPMWtc1r0o-o1iyjCPjQVurwVnEBboaZdeYfF3fRH0hXOw0jjuCUuYaG6ieI8QULurlPs/s1600/medieval+times+march+2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470749192214095026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrp7IEnOd5Zc-gnRsomEOjb8mrQCbfQUqsSSaPvfqAgptnbqo_LJGw9u47S6z4XorUoO8gNSPMWtc1r0o-o1iyjCPjQVurwVnEBboaZdeYfF3fRH0hXOw0jjuCUuYaG6ieI8QULurlPs/s320/medieval+times+march+2010.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />You sit in this huge arena, with each color-coded section cheering for their knight.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKXhNBsVYxdMol9sdeFbe-R84gdFIZ4RgHdp2ULnFAkKk9O1HwyI2j9KU9sUx96mg7XDijmICW69_Dzr2COq4pRaN2QEWJoVSe65eeP72kl6oTr2xVvESWEQsriYyVyzONWPORnDAyMg/s1600/IMG_3982.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470745148889905842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKXhNBsVYxdMol9sdeFbe-R84gdFIZ4RgHdp2ULnFAkKk9O1HwyI2j9KU9sUx96mg7XDijmICW69_Dzr2COq4pRaN2QEWJoVSe65eeP72kl6oTr2xVvESWEQsriYyVyzONWPORnDAyMg/s320/IMG_3982.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Cheers!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7iKnYZ8iii-IqimSsK1xxth_KfWC0X86jceYmz_m-Gh2QGYkc0ouynmVbQudu1K0-ypHfrbN3BPEw3Mxw6JcXYxalEXvstpqhAXJtSXwf_R1e5GCU3w8RYIoeGH8l8m1R3tZFo1GvYQg/s1600/IMG_3983.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470744986325665458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7iKnYZ8iii-IqimSsK1xxth_KfWC0X86jceYmz_m-Gh2QGYkc0ouynmVbQudu1K0-ypHfrbN3BPEw3Mxw6JcXYxalEXvstpqhAXJtSXwf_R1e5GCU3w8RYIoeGH8l8m1R3tZFo1GvYQg/s320/IMG_3983.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />To recreate the authenticity of the 11th century, you must eat your entire meal with your hands...there is no silverware. A little nerve wracking with 4 messy toddlers...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvvzqrqDWCl2zmTbsqv7XZAqtYo3ho_abk7l0dlMiOGdS2b7G36A89y6V2M8SjaVwR9ZU8Wey44llxLH_vTaQaKc4ivisYV4wb2tdRdpIBTR8aNSp-BCjleepbFO4lvwwDqPOu-jv-is/s1600/IMG_3989.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470744873473067138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvvzqrqDWCl2zmTbsqv7XZAqtYo3ho_abk7l0dlMiOGdS2b7G36A89y6V2M8SjaVwR9ZU8Wey44llxLH_vTaQaKc4ivisYV4wb2tdRdpIBTR8aNSp-BCjleepbFO4lvwwDqPOu-jv-is/s320/IMG_3989.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />...but they had SO much fun!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-K9OxrrtQtPyNU7cH5_tmfkYp3jQMd5PBuc_9B-Uo8xN6mDRbWHNmWMchbGk3fcqEJjrhTue6MgSDUeQMhgUVP5qJtmB8cTHuHQ5DkcF_AFW9fWDoE2I85dS1Gonu_PwK6sR_2T054TI/s1600/IMG_3986.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470744790166440802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-K9OxrrtQtPyNU7cH5_tmfkYp3jQMd5PBuc_9B-Uo8xN6mDRbWHNmWMchbGk3fcqEJjrhTue6MgSDUeQMhgUVP5qJtmB8cTHuHQ5DkcF_AFW9fWDoE2I85dS1Gonu_PwK6sR_2T054TI/s320/IMG_3986.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />As we ate our delicious food, we watched intense battles...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Qqd0jkYCYhSdaKFIzA4jO_sdJEzdmAX-E0RAGQL7C7wBlZiRJwKCTu3jRhTor_tYp30eYk_0mPlCruRaLZ9hT8g5WifmDWzTTy9k4zjFQxCaavH2IrT60k4_4I70CuMsbFyQ21I6GJ8/s1600/IMG_3994.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470744656444173666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Qqd0jkYCYhSdaKFIzA4jO_sdJEzdmAX-E0RAGQL7C7wBlZiRJwKCTu3jRhTor_tYp30eYk_0mPlCruRaLZ9hT8g5WifmDWzTTy9k4zjFQxCaavH2IrT60k4_4I70CuMsbFyQ21I6GJ8/s320/IMG_3994.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />and show horses performing with such grace.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEaPSDQ0-nTTJmOT31vjMa5OFhzCz6JiDiVUwTix7tIDK146_R8raiZrtx5DhE_9aSfnO_f_2zNan4irSoFsP0kiUqum8WZL-svZm0zjR-0_vy1dgIsH26THfyn-t4_WK7KQzHibhIdc/s1600/IMG_4022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470744216470902786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEaPSDQ0-nTTJmOT31vjMa5OFhzCz6JiDiVUwTix7tIDK146_R8raiZrtx5DhE_9aSfnO_f_2zNan4irSoFsP0kiUqum8WZL-svZm0zjR-0_vy1dgIsH26THfyn-t4_WK7KQzHibhIdc/s320/IMG_4022.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Ben---too cool for school...loving all the excitement<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV7iSvK0O1amFrQsubOE3hlXOpSKvpzwhbNTRqtEyCS0wSOQgUqINbELTMHjCaxEWX1EfunYt2wu4lCAzcjHDpji_yKPgV_fqww55AfmN_10SI9mj_SusaPwzOovDzFgQdwb5mgRvPHi0/s1600/IMG_4051.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470743133095065426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV7iSvK0O1amFrQsubOE3hlXOpSKvpzwhbNTRqtEyCS0wSOQgUqINbELTMHjCaxEWX1EfunYt2wu4lCAzcjHDpji_yKPgV_fqww55AfmN_10SI9mj_SusaPwzOovDzFgQdwb5mgRvPHi0/s320/IMG_4051.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />There is an entire storyline with each character acting out his/her part. Our knight was the rebellious Green Knight!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tLckFF3KUUgOwuEeLcnpPXxYqzjciTYmTUNGN76UQ2fat6BYYfmKQRR2PgI0Zvd9dUlJ50TOhBiBpijIZVU6lxdVe5ARfjIP8QerIIoCkJCeZqkWU9qY8iwOSMn_d3W1TnfQqHuq3S8/s1600/IMG_4014-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470744418944868994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tLckFF3KUUgOwuEeLcnpPXxYqzjciTYmTUNGN76UQ2fat6BYYfmKQRR2PgI0Zvd9dUlJ50TOhBiBpijIZVU6lxdVe5ARfjIP8QerIIoCkJCeZqkWU9qY8iwOSMn_d3W1TnfQqHuq3S8/s320/IMG_4014-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />"Yaaaay Green Knight!" (Drew)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzicdzvykZBmXVK8uLgWnINYQow6Xv9WnAC_oaM_IIIDoVBnCRAcj5G04Px4HUI3V_VlQqhSlgANqtW5dq9VCPxyBOhFy3Rwg-w_DFLPSjazt4qSUdFFYiCwLH9yFLE215-ZEZZIty9p8/s1600/IMG_4032.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470743903051636082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzicdzvykZBmXVK8uLgWnINYQow6Xv9WnAC_oaM_IIIDoVBnCRAcj5G04Px4HUI3V_VlQqhSlgANqtW5dq9VCPxyBOhFy3Rwg-w_DFLPSjazt4qSUdFFYiCwLH9yFLE215-ZEZZIty9p8/s320/IMG_4032.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />The king and his princess daughter<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtRVtTtYqLlr1tZCp7uV167foRq7pGbBPvLqwNnu1tZsfCyufmh81aePbyDQ-ury_zTEHDpv8P5NetL7N4Hya-iF8phyphenhyphenyaw45a3kQmx_gapLaUWq3HxoKkGAljS6hYB8x4wSUb7OVMyw/s1600/IMG_4020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470744315581656770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtRVtTtYqLlr1tZCp7uV167foRq7pGbBPvLqwNnu1tZsfCyufmh81aePbyDQ-ury_zTEHDpv8P5NetL7N4Hya-iF8phyphenhyphenyaw45a3kQmx_gapLaUWq3HxoKkGAljS6hYB8x4wSUb7OVMyw/s320/IMG_4020.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />At one point in the show, our handsome Green Knight threw Little Miss Sav a red flower and she just about melted! (She seriously held on to that carnation for the entire next week) SHE'S GLEAMING!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzDrjvHLPipk6ov58H7zfav8IXbn_Wt-nzEor2e7wBF8a3D1NuCHGsPL8Me64OuVlrWzYfKGv1uXcyM_n6RbFEp9ZYeQYEk7lAM7ONnADWoJoyamMxD5TKfZCAttaJfe3_wnlRZ3UEqc/s1600/IMG_4030.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470744012764285186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzDrjvHLPipk6ov58H7zfav8IXbn_Wt-nzEor2e7wBF8a3D1NuCHGsPL8Me64OuVlrWzYfKGv1uXcyM_n6RbFEp9ZYeQYEk7lAM7ONnADWoJoyamMxD5TKfZCAttaJfe3_wnlRZ3UEqc/s320/IMG_4030.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Pictures just don't do it justice! Here is some video of our enchanted evening:<br /><br /><embed height="382" name="FLVPlayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="408" src="http://www.onetruemedia.com/share_view_player?p=" quality="high" scale="noscale" wmode="transparent" salign="LT" flashvars="&p=aec1a0258c4caa1cfa2080&skin_id=701&host=http://www.onetruemedia.com"></embed><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; PADDING-BOTTOM: 15px; MARGIN: 0px; WIDTH: 408px; FONT: 12px/20px verdana,arial,sans-serif"><a style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.onetruemedia.com/landing?&utm_source=emplay&utm_medium=txt3" target="_blank">Make video montages at <span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">www.OneTrueMedia.com</span></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />One last group pic before leaving the castle.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD03Mbx-lY510pwx2ehwoy4u9LnMI6WIVRt1OMJbgfi7ydg4c8NPdZ63ycCI7NBBNbpfslR2RbfhjYbOcUIepBrmK_c5lKG4SvLnW9P108BCaHI9MViv7On5kxqHuxPwmkWpS-9ayA_bM/s1600/IMG_4056.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470743026675066930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD03Mbx-lY510pwx2ehwoy4u9LnMI6WIVRt1OMJbgfi7ydg4c8NPdZ63ycCI7NBBNbpfslR2RbfhjYbOcUIepBrmK_c5lKG4SvLnW9P108BCaHI9MViv7On5kxqHuxPwmkWpS-9ayA_bM/s320/IMG_4056.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />A souvenir to document our magical experience:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEUU9uFjUKYMQ54xK6WAp47OA2RZy5zAWkzf7VtPBX6uvwH390fe2r-i1ncC_zknwg3ftCzRNKbg0UnU0N3xvRAeBQ1yZdhTcMYchJbNC8hOljp6dFMy64YWx9wlkn2hZdzUM5CVZ4mkU/s1600/Top.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471239249774889538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEUU9uFjUKYMQ54xK6WAp47OA2RZy5zAWkzf7VtPBX6uvwH390fe2r-i1ncC_zknwg3ftCzRNKbg0UnU0N3xvRAeBQ1yZdhTcMYchJbNC8hOljp6dFMy64YWx9wlkn2hZdzUM5CVZ4mkU/s320/Top.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />To register and start saving on YOUR very own magical family experience- go <a href="http://www.tropicana.com/">HERE</a> !<br /><br />Make sure and check back with the <a href="http://www.thelifeofsuz.blogspot.com/">Steece family</a> on our exciting adventures over the next few weeks as we take part in this awesome program! <a href="http://reviewsbysuz.blogspot.com/2010/04/tropicana-review-home-page.html">My Tropicana Review Home Page </a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">FREE 1 POINT CODE:</span></strong><br />1. 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Must be entered within 6 hours of creating your account.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff99ff;"><strong><em>To win a $50 VISA gift card from the lovely people at BlogHer, leave me a comment to let me know "What is your dream family adventure?"</em></strong> </span><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p>Contest dates: <strong>5/17/10 to 5/31/10<br /></strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Rules:<br />- No duplicate comments.<br />- You may receive a 2nd entry by linking on twitter and leaving an additional comment with the link.<br />- You may receive a 3rd entry by blogging about this contest and leaving an additional comment with the link. - This giveaway is open to US Residents aged 18 and older<br />- Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.<br />- You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.</span><br /><br />Check out the other BlogHer/Tropicana reviewers and enter for 7 other chances to win! <a href="http://www.blogher.com/tropicana-rewards-sweepstakes?Reviewer8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BlogHer.com special offers page</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogher.com/tropicana-rewards-sweepstakes-official-rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official rules</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tropicana.com/">Tropicana website</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">I wrote this review while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a $50 Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review.</span></p>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com149tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-56056840213832886992010-05-17T07:13:00.001-05:002010-06-01T09:18:45.083-05:00Tropicana 3 Winner!Congrats to Kaycee!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw16EZEQCH5BfFyYdeJsHDevEZftq-QxYTF_In5_TELInPXyKa7-TziuLNrWkThZAcU0gWYspsNLl92UfkrirsBAO6PybQ-g3kV_NmRRRa5HF0YLMJlfdB8MgXu2WlpxU50A9ZAIKLg4g/s1600/trop4+winner+kaycee.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw16EZEQCH5BfFyYdeJsHDevEZftq-QxYTF_In5_TELInPXyKa7-TziuLNrWkThZAcU0gWYspsNLl92UfkrirsBAO6PybQ-g3kV_NmRRRa5HF0YLMJlfdB8MgXu2WlpxU50A9ZAIKLg4g/s320/trop4+winner+kaycee.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472226639455585890" /></a><br /><br />You were lucky commenter #70:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvQIvxRvyYSjtVzdpjhgmDrzOqIaWOY4njRgWU5iwyHpi2N3DFCxXP2OU2iMDcb4iAUVRRWEHUB1w1559nnNxgiwIOVaz1r7__GAtNsB9K3ZCh8BsSSZd7CBr_dGldpMgRqB4pDkPuxM/s1600/trop4+winner.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvQIvxRvyYSjtVzdpjhgmDrzOqIaWOY4njRgWU5iwyHpi2N3DFCxXP2OU2iMDcb4iAUVRRWEHUB1w1559nnNxgiwIOVaz1r7__GAtNsB9K3ZCh8BsSSZd7CBr_dGldpMgRqB4pDkPuxM/s320/trop4+winner.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472226539193450338" /></a><br /><br />Please get back with me so I can forward your information along!<br />Cheers!<br />SuzSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-61459677541958849562010-05-03T13:40:00.002-05:002010-06-01T09:21:06.676-05:00Adding Flavor To My Life<div style="float:left;margin-right:5px"><script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://ads.blogherads.com/reviews/coffeemate/3.js"></script></div><p style="font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">This is sponsored content from BlogHer and Coffee-mate.</p><div style="clear:both"></div><br /><br />I've only got one chance at this life here on Earth, so I try to add as much flavor as possible. One way I do this is by changing my hair style and color every month or so. A gal's gotta keep things fun and exciting, right?!...especially when most days feel like Groundhog's Day over and over again. (can I getta "amen", you stay-at-home-moms?)<br /><br />My life is never boring with a household of quadruplets...maybe all the gray hair that I've been accumulating in my 20's (!) has something to do with the funky blond highlights I am currently sporting?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0RvUSlb97hbbawB3pZHAC9OBYaP46OeZo3bGtvR5qOwE7B3j2mhCBZtuU_HEM6FSHC1QN-r7Q9pRIXp-CF1dsMDlDIqe9e4U9YbDtUorhMhcW9g1w38cDGDDSb3PxG-aI__9G8ycI-s/s1600/IMG_4198.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464830883996879890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0RvUSlb97hbbawB3pZHAC9OBYaP46OeZo3bGtvR5qOwE7B3j2mhCBZtuU_HEM6FSHC1QN-r7Q9pRIXp-CF1dsMDlDIqe9e4U9YbDtUorhMhcW9g1w38cDGDDSb3PxG-aI__9G8ycI-s/s320/IMG_4198.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />A great haircut is just what I need to re-energize and feel like a brand new person! I've had just about every hair style that you could possibly imagine.<br /><br />From short and spikey,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQdAaRy9crukhTRNvMwG-vqgI99a34-QV-JsePO5zbi2luYoudv-rO33hC66aQxTwlaDEFV9zocIYEq33KxWRH4hyNq2EPBPOfOcHXfauVGhsO6SCZNqv0puDgoeGOngEUvUeSnlCRBY/s1600/IMG_2280.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 288px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464824701782087122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQdAaRy9crukhTRNvMwG-vqgI99a34-QV-JsePO5zbi2luYoudv-rO33hC66aQxTwlaDEFV9zocIYEq33KxWRH4hyNq2EPBPOfOcHXfauVGhsO6SCZNqv0puDgoeGOngEUvUeSnlCRBY/s320/IMG_2280.JPG" /></a><br /><br />to long and classy.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGf6py9Us1Pbpkq4f1jYhlGVVQprlMz6zYNk60p7CyAWwUcHsWd6-3p5XRMMam3cqlkKwtAbLdEj8mRHtyoZMTuEK5Ca6MbIgIKwbT48hpfuwbz8NKvi2MhEnEwK0m3bRxV2JexL4P1XY/s1600/suz+and+mo+at+graduation+2002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464824842962038850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGf6py9Us1Pbpkq4f1jYhlGVVQprlMz6zYNk60p7CyAWwUcHsWd6-3p5XRMMam3cqlkKwtAbLdEj8mRHtyoZMTuEK5Ca6MbIgIKwbT48hpfuwbz8NKvi2MhEnEwK0m3bRxV2JexL4P1XY/s320/suz+and+mo+at+graduation+2002.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Curls.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQGJOL9ug1GJV-21PF5fLeV0y7EWvmT_vLwyUBKWBC-Ja0qPQ0-bNbiYGe-FkOJLWLl5ceJOPcKEbvkI9ucg-rtudDfIGX2VwoaO1NgPhogzqNPXdEf8WVltp13debkUUJMntyKCnpYA/s1600/Joe+and+suz+down+memory+lane+007-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 215px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464825004481828258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQGJOL9ug1GJV-21PF5fLeV0y7EWvmT_vLwyUBKWBC-Ja0qPQ0-bNbiYGe-FkOJLWLl5ceJOPcKEbvkI9ucg-rtudDfIGX2VwoaO1NgPhogzqNPXdEf8WVltp13debkUUJMntyKCnpYA/s320/Joe+and+suz+down+memory+lane+007-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Flipped out.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3uTf6frgRALFLeRKblJ-ey5Ol20z8NOll1DCXizIFppb91sanJxjXskqjEYYLN0sLqjb2r0sLUeumvNviGIxEMUK95_MmMGOzozyUu4zZYFQhYVFWApbW-lIv2-9VscUdSr0AKS-UYGk/s1600/IMG_6136.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464825259801237826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3uTf6frgRALFLeRKblJ-ey5Ol20z8NOll1DCXizIFppb91sanJxjXskqjEYYLN0sLqjb2r0sLUeumvNviGIxEMUK95_MmMGOzozyUu4zZYFQhYVFWApbW-lIv2-9VscUdSr0AKS-UYGk/s320/IMG_6136.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Straight.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOweX89PT9qWW5StFRtwOHHwVSPYJZQlIGTLQ6VevrSj5S0UerbmetGYeE0gAv8NrVQEHYPNXB16zyFHFUeBin7N8gfY0ZiryrhVq9V9VhyRey33IDHKnaJHPIJu_QORLIJvmjJ_6_6t0/s1600/IMG_0589-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 263px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464827694792791346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOweX89PT9qWW5StFRtwOHHwVSPYJZQlIGTLQ6VevrSj5S0UerbmetGYeE0gAv8NrVQEHYPNXB16zyFHFUeBin7N8gfY0ZiryrhVq9V9VhyRey33IDHKnaJHPIJu_QORLIJvmjJ_6_6t0/s320/IMG_0589-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Reddish.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMoE60PefFsqq-qxjbR3sTOxGscKFUuMV3-4twjnOU7j3kZX7f3iVPHM6RbZrTbuULn3zR41XpckvaekQbm1kHkGqGwtZApFTdrLF5qNbATJOdQ6sK7msjxFdIXFX4aPPLyiAg3YjqZs/s1600/DSC_0049.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464830473426410082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMoE60PefFsqq-qxjbR3sTOxGscKFUuMV3-4twjnOU7j3kZX7f3iVPHM6RbZrTbuULn3zR41XpckvaekQbm1kHkGqGwtZApFTdrLF5qNbATJOdQ6sK7msjxFdIXFX4aPPLyiAg3YjqZs/s320/DSC_0049.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Dark Brown.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX83AffjzvEHmgVImsy47I_JCr3ZW2QZJv82WjQIMU_497zVay7Dr8qgEU8fOw86ffYk0OkCKR-K9gUUWkDPsU8Hn5d_Y7WR3N2HrGaO1IZMxX4b0F-Au3Sy3k4Qt6xQhJ2V46U2mtSgI/s1600/IMG_9253-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 285px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464831110914298962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX83AffjzvEHmgVImsy47I_JCr3ZW2QZJv82WjQIMU_497zVay7Dr8qgEU8fOw86ffYk0OkCKR-K9gUUWkDPsU8Hn5d_Y7WR3N2HrGaO1IZMxX4b0F-Au3Sy3k4Qt6xQhJ2V46U2mtSgI/s320/IMG_9253-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Light Brown.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhajpgPKVIuG7Q3vPSbJNXPO2pU7i0tUoV_zwxvEbuCWkQww-kmqA1B9RCOqXDXafsUOo2XRRAfeFs1srqHOTPDOlhp_pDOdvysQsDY9WUhnghFjLlJ3qxAq0tuZfh01u5zV1eaN59u0M/s1600/suzsteece.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 190px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 220px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464831568409591074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhajpgPKVIuG7Q3vPSbJNXPO2pU7i0tUoV_zwxvEbuCWkQww-kmqA1B9RCOqXDXafsUOo2XRRAfeFs1srqHOTPDOlhp_pDOdvysQsDY9WUhnghFjLlJ3qxAq0tuZfh01u5zV1eaN59u0M/s320/suzsteece.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Blond Highlights.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7SD25YMHb43-STxUaeaVyrALAGCDYx-6O2EJ5ycPB-xaW_LXtEl8SshyphenhyphenMxYVCeVOeXziHh5UuUEFk_uUcchzFLtTAnvQ4d0UGqRgKmt1lfi5QQCP-AoRjjcGqLL79t8nmRBzCH2j3drU/s1600/IMG_0470.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464831909584626242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7SD25YMHb43-STxUaeaVyrALAGCDYx-6O2EJ5ycPB-xaW_LXtEl8SshyphenhyphenMxYVCeVOeXziHh5UuUEFk_uUcchzFLtTAnvQ4d0UGqRgKmt1lfi5QQCP-AoRjjcGqLL79t8nmRBzCH2j3drU/s320/IMG_0470.JPG" /></a><br /><br />PINK Highlights.<br /><br />You name it, I've probably done it!<br /><br /><br />And the same is true for my COFFEE-MATE flavors. My husband and I are professed coffee-haulics and cannot function without our morning cup.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCerbj0QzpBCMIjfR2FoEyFBhCaoTZpHx9D5r0GNDeNEvaJCFvQuevsMffk7Zsgyjw0zzPqdp77SBkk7v7pQcpvcfLxZR3KBOua0EPJGJXn7VpJrBy0z1Q5x5gQkxgRKSYiDmmrzlMUnA/s1600/IMG_4409.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464836848300028722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCerbj0QzpBCMIjfR2FoEyFBhCaoTZpHx9D5r0GNDeNEvaJCFvQuevsMffk7Zsgyjw0zzPqdp77SBkk7v7pQcpvcfLxZR3KBOua0EPJGJXn7VpJrBy0z1Q5x5gQkxgRKSYiDmmrzlMUnA/s320/IMG_4409.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We are constantly switching up our COFFEE-MATE flavors. Our current COFFEE-MATE flavor is Fat Free Hazelnut- we cannot get enough of it!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HX_jxAaiBtS_oZANmppz03y7Ze8kg_bq-aLtF00uwrgD25UmrpL5rumEuScnjle1TAtx_Gxs_9-H8lTWiPoD80KDX_DH1_UkLhG5yzrsm3sFFBWqIcZK7dYInBZOU88Zw0Pn2xq4KhI/s1600/hazelnut.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464833882857740594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HX_jxAaiBtS_oZANmppz03y7Ze8kg_bq-aLtF00uwrgD25UmrpL5rumEuScnjle1TAtx_Gxs_9-H8lTWiPoD80KDX_DH1_UkLhG5yzrsm3sFFBWqIcZK7dYInBZOU88Zw0Pn2xq4KhI/s320/hazelnut.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Before that, it was Fat Free French Vanilla...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiwKkUTjwh1dvbTqlWk5R1e4QdLKFvJdcbNuRk1rev1cB2r3d0bzj-0qb6grwfN-PtdgEOFR6ZVyCIsvPwNX4V6ifVMMZYJDwdp5nc4MG4JAQ4KhkcxzWbVPGyOrLJWzWTZxUVAbj50ms/s1600/french+vanilla.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464833706476017442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiwKkUTjwh1dvbTqlWk5R1e4QdLKFvJdcbNuRk1rev1cB2r3d0bzj-0qb6grwfN-PtdgEOFR6ZVyCIsvPwNX4V6ifVMMZYJDwdp5nc4MG4JAQ4KhkcxzWbVPGyOrLJWzWTZxUVAbj50ms/s320/french+vanilla.jpg" /></a><br /><br />You see, coffee is like life -- it's better when you add your flavor. With a wide variety of over 25 flavors, COFFEE-MATE is the delicious way to personalize every cup. Head over to <a href="http://www.coffee-mate.com/">Coffee-mate.com </a>to find over 25 ways to add your flavor. Discover what your newest favorite could be!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwwUfARwxSpUxUr7MkzqN16ah18x256D1UJqidm_OvloLR2fdAQpCe6sXUo4x7Pdlc5dMsk3P1cUXb7tbEWOTxTsOfioTmrBmWST1YST4XDj5XKBJiXXg1pFBWuNEBXud-IMbVbtyXBE/s1600/160x600_CM_Banner_new.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 86px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464833511667098146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwwUfARwxSpUxUr7MkzqN16ah18x256D1UJqidm_OvloLR2fdAQpCe6sXUo4x7Pdlc5dMsk3P1cUXb7tbEWOTxTsOfioTmrBmWST1YST4XDj5XKBJiXXg1pFBWuNEBXud-IMbVbtyXBE/s320/160x600_CM_Banner_new.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And if you would like to win a <strong><em>$100 Visa Gift Card</em></strong>, leave a comment and tell me:<br /><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">"How do you like your coffee...if at all?"</span></strong></em><br /><br /><br />Campaign/Sweeps Dates: <strong>5/03/2010-5/31/2010</strong><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Rules:<br />- No duplicate comments.<br />- You may receive a 2nd entry by linking on twitter and leaving an additional comment with the link.<br />- You may receive a 3rd entry by blogging about this contest and leaving an additional comment with the link. - This giveaway is open to US Residents aged 18 and older<br />- Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.<br />- You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.</span><br /><br /><br />BlogHer is giving away $500 and there are 9 other bloggers giving away $100! Check the <a href="http://www.blogher.com/eo-coffeemate?Reviewer3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">BlogHer.com exclusive offers page</a> for your chance to win!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogher.com/coffee-mate-rules">Official Rules</a>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com506tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-74930199328747257742010-05-03T09:00:00.001-05:002010-05-17T08:01:54.422-05:00Tropicana #3- Rewarding Moments with Family Time<div style="float:left;margin-right:5px"><script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://ads.blogherads.com/reviews/tropicana/8.js"></script></div><p style="font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Tropicana.</p><div style="clear:both"></div><br /><br />Throughout my entire life, even as a small child, I dreamed about my future family for hours at a time. I wanted a big family- with young cousins running around and playing games outside...while adults laugh and share endless stories around a table of incredible food. This is what I experienced while growing up. You see, my mother and her identical twin sister were the youngest of 9 children. Needless to say, I have a HUUUUUGE extended family and we spend time together as much as possible!<br /><br />I also dreamed of having my own twins one day...it was the deepest desire of my heart. So I was absolutely devastated during my time with infertility. And it wasn't until I had completely let go of my need to be in control of everything (go ahead and snicker, friends)---that <a href="http://thelifeofsuz.blogspot.com/2007/03/goshdont-even-know-where-to-start-with.html">God blessed us with QUADS</a>!!! (2 of the boys are identical--just like my Mom & Aunt!). What an incredibly special family we have and our time together is priceless.<br /><p></p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitHlUY4v7Mn6bcyul98dOsP4IOvAqCVenemWDFlUXizk73q_yiKSSgjPKwaGJ05_dpL3tpl_lz7dllPW37bXpT1CiNZGXE6o-7IyaAiclCvI5cTxTM3hHUF_jd0-uhccwEvMsZNADD04/s1600/IMG_2795.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464807084097519650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitHlUY4v7Mn6bcyul98dOsP4IOvAqCVenemWDFlUXizk73q_yiKSSgjPKwaGJ05_dpL3tpl_lz7dllPW37bXpT1CiNZGXE6o-7IyaAiclCvI5cTxTM3hHUF_jd0-uhccwEvMsZNADD04/s320/IMG_2795.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Here are a few of our most rewarding moments as a family:<br /><br />- curling up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and watching a movie with our little ones<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQLmDY6CZrlYmG-iCt4Ng8K8Vqf_7Io_99yltdEym1UmawN5sz9Ez_dvknSWsJJc_ueDAx-L_680paqAmU7euS-1jcUetZZhHozYeNbRJLwiUJZP47d0dTrY7rTUs7SSyHe3-Zw-WF16g/s1600/watching+a+video+with+the+quads.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464808602131344722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQLmDY6CZrlYmG-iCt4Ng8K8Vqf_7Io_99yltdEym1UmawN5sz9Ez_dvknSWsJJc_ueDAx-L_680paqAmU7euS-1jcUetZZhHozYeNbRJLwiUJZP47d0dTrY7rTUs7SSyHe3-Zw-WF16g/s320/watching+a+video+with+the+quads.JPG" /></a><br /><br />(Dad is usually asleep!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLGLgVaDWZQQQ8J5FEY-7ATKe7zX4ZPlzZXPj2GqT3S5llwR7B9qIHMtZfq8AdvByUGkNFdpRiFyaJPIPhfBSBW7bmg6N286UimRsJF1-jAJDBuXxVOpQmwV5B8zhU4oqTDxgnqHyYiE/s1600/IMG_3908.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464809466839930578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLGLgVaDWZQQQ8J5FEY-7ATKe7zX4ZPlzZXPj2GqT3S5llwR7B9qIHMtZfq8AdvByUGkNFdpRiFyaJPIPhfBSBW7bmg6N286UimRsJF1-jAJDBuXxVOpQmwV5B8zhU4oqTDxgnqHyYiE/s320/IMG_3908.JPG" /></a><br /><br />- taking trips to South Texas to love on great grandparents and family<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWTYG4AeW_cR-RlGQDbRXl6eeexgqLoBPEt_9OvgvckY8hiRaC-ny8x2Nbr0FDRp6IGE1cEL-zFKQUPWUB-9dIV5gSuhsdhg3E7goJd_VPgI-5bUajQWbfFUDxgiYKs-cQ6s8HmIoCKJA/s1600/IMG_3557.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464810174399174402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWTYG4AeW_cR-RlGQDbRXl6eeexgqLoBPEt_9OvgvckY8hiRaC-ny8x2Nbr0FDRp6IGE1cEL-zFKQUPWUB-9dIV5gSuhsdhg3E7goJd_VPgI-5bUajQWbfFUDxgiYKs-cQ6s8HmIoCKJA/s320/IMG_3557.JPG" /></a><br /><br />- splishin', splashin' and laughing in the bath tub<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8sWNIEDA_TYkrVbqXOLTo5Z8KZVfeKPZBfHY1uG6k_zjbS880vftREt_qNPvUWQhhFAi221JlxTm5uLWu__4S0kVz_bFWQygVsongmG-wFe1_eFT3A3ODDRyxYWB9dDmpoB4rrB6DG8/s1600/IMG_2712.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464810624384315570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8sWNIEDA_TYkrVbqXOLTo5Z8KZVfeKPZBfHY1uG6k_zjbS880vftREt_qNPvUWQhhFAi221JlxTm5uLWu__4S0kVz_bFWQygVsongmG-wFe1_eFT3A3ODDRyxYWB9dDmpoB4rrB6DG8/s320/IMG_2712.JPG" /></a><br /><br />- experiencing snow for the first time (that NEVER happens in Texas!)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jF6bJWFCZfjeNIXANUf6F665VtAtdpovqP6rp9Eq04S4PUDGg2ACWhJte5_wwyNvGBMzuvbwkN9PqfpSKoN_B6xHV7ZlwHy2kVGH3oRvdkLXrMAiBuRp60YtBUPYi_GCkS9gHIIcKAA/s1600/IMG_3019-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464812082304913506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jF6bJWFCZfjeNIXANUf6F665VtAtdpovqP6rp9Eq04S4PUDGg2ACWhJte5_wwyNvGBMzuvbwkN9PqfpSKoN_B6xHV7ZlwHy2kVGH3oRvdkLXrMAiBuRp60YtBUPYi_GCkS9gHIIcKAA/s320/IMG_3019-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br />- going to activities outside of the house like: bounce houses, water parks, museums, zoos, etc.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfzOqAwwwtSLO1JQUpsu_pTxMrjl0eDLxNj8eIPS3OihxSCkAT9zpZRbNkLEuZlSLSoJj4a8KU4tcJvkotEvO5EKJ2q9t2v2ZWZFZ1F7EdDGG3sfQ0DbPI7468E1auUenMajzwEJxYUx0/s1600/IMG_2701.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464812627753400882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfzOqAwwwtSLO1JQUpsu_pTxMrjl0eDLxNj8eIPS3OihxSCkAT9zpZRbNkLEuZlSLSoJj4a8KU4tcJvkotEvO5EKJ2q9t2v2ZWZFZ1F7EdDGG3sfQ0DbPI7468E1auUenMajzwEJxYUx0/s320/IMG_2701.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJweAXkO_IjEe6D2CqDsRK25twN0RGNvU1ZaiWjA3W43a_P2Lad-w3eV6RzdLO72IfgVQ0t0BOOSEp-eJz-p5o-IQlrc9IIVRuysgcp62usV585l3gkbYeVXD3HXVwJHdg9Rkf1mdxIm4/s1600/IMG_2368.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464813624777182594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJweAXkO_IjEe6D2CqDsRK25twN0RGNvU1ZaiWjA3W43a_P2Lad-w3eV6RzdLO72IfgVQ0t0BOOSEp-eJz-p5o-IQlrc9IIVRuysgcp62usV585l3gkbYeVXD3HXVwJHdg9Rkf1mdxIm4/s320/IMG_2368.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4tgywWaaLf0EvsgfdtHt3HEVeb5MeeT3fYYxilmXoEYNZwhi0Oy-HzG5M9PPMCnAl0J4WKTX8vmsPw6FlS_WUJHG80epcNlWOO4KrZZY5yzPRJ3Ri7S8besyoE0gFRDfN6oczhhVM0A/s1600/IMG_2893.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464813965557224434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4tgywWaaLf0EvsgfdtHt3HEVeb5MeeT3fYYxilmXoEYNZwhi0Oy-HzG5M9PPMCnAl0J4WKTX8vmsPw6FlS_WUJHG80epcNlWOO4KrZZY5yzPRJ3Ri7S8besyoE0gFRDfN6oczhhVM0A/s320/IMG_2893.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9F6_Zc2wsdi9wTczFx_EKptTSaqGfGkQL6E_p96Q27N_z7BH5AXUo4iVIVZWdbw2_Cu-saGbV2R_NK8HyLK_7KJmOxf1ahIWuuV_RpCpXAsY9wZt_dPRZv9a5bvjnjYlDjv7QTqhq65c/s1600/IMG_3924.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464814396188294050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9F6_Zc2wsdi9wTczFx_EKptTSaqGfGkQL6E_p96Q27N_z7BH5AXUo4iVIVZWdbw2_Cu-saGbV2R_NK8HyLK_7KJmOxf1ahIWuuV_RpCpXAsY9wZt_dPRZv9a5bvjnjYlDjv7QTqhq65c/s320/IMG_3924.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />...just to name a few! There are many more memories on our <a href="http://www.thelifeofsuz.blogspot.com/">family blog</a>.<br /><br />I am currently taking part in the <a href="http://www.tropicana.com/">Tropicana Juicy Rewards Program</a>. By taking one minute out of my day (literally), I enter codes from our Tropicana purchases and receive amazing discounts on Amusement Parks, Museums, Concerts and so much more! Stay tuned in to my <a href="http://reviewsbysuz.blogspot.com/2010/04/tropicana-review-home-page.html">Tropicana Review Home Page </a>for our next fun family adventure...I'll give you a hint:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs43KJArdS_fcciBaZZklXhvhehEQL1S52XlUF4L6XjzPBhaqRzo5no3nfSB5rfMDkFbLA2Ds21W0SSASeUs96J3CSdC57kZ9uM3etAtWGiEs6XF1ZXkUNEfxYoJ7AXWBxTPrSCj_0wCI/s1600/IMG_3978-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464820863068131362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs43KJArdS_fcciBaZZklXhvhehEQL1S52XlUF4L6XjzPBhaqRzo5no3nfSB5rfMDkFbLA2Ds21W0SSASeUs96J3CSdC57kZ9uM3etAtWGiEs6XF1ZXkUNEfxYoJ7AXWBxTPrSCj_0wCI/s320/IMG_3978-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br />If you would like to win a $50 VISA gift card, courtesy of BlogHer---just leave me a comment to let me know: "<strong><em>What are some of your most rewarding moments with family</em></strong>?"<br /><br />Rules:<br />- Contest dates: 5/3/10 to 5/16/10.<br />- No duplicate comments.<br />- You may receive a 2nd entry by linking on twitter and leaving an additional comment with the link.<br />- You may receive a 3rd entry by blogging about this contest and leaving an additional comment with the link.<br />- This giveaway is open to US Residents aged 18 and older<br />- Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.<br />- You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">FREE 1 POINT CODE:</span></strong><br />1. Go to <a href="http://www.tropicana.com/">http://www.tropicana.com/</a><br />2. Set-up your Tropicana Juicy Rewards account<br />3. Visit the "Enter Codes" page within the site and get started with:<br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">BLOGG-HER11</span> </span>*<br />*This <strong><em>one-time use</em></strong> code is valid for <strong><em>new</em></strong> accounts ONLY. Must be entered within 6 hours of creating your account.<br /><br />Check out the other BlogHer/Tropicana reviewers and enter for 7 other chances to win! <a href="http://www.blogher.com/tropicana-rewards-sweepstakes?Reviewer8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BlogHer.com special offers page</a><br /><br /><a href="http://juicyrewards.tropicana.com/login/home.aspx">Tropicana Website</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogher.com/tropicana-rewards-sweepstakes-official-rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official rules</a><br /><strong></strong><br /></p>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com105tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087523623540756035.post-75354870462493573012010-05-03T08:00:00.000-05:002010-05-03T09:50:55.172-05:00Tropicana 2 Winner!and the winner is...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi68eTH9wrUaDpSk_onfyV5hkqUp2cNlaRqhpybiU5OcH3rSgU2F44hKRWfpW_PoZt-nNZGAhKvCFIA7qj8fciWmuc0gqZONpujTAK_52TP3x9jmqQrQBUANIKMb2867Ow0QBlZBANRjVE/s1600/trop2+winner.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi68eTH9wrUaDpSk_onfyV5hkqUp2cNlaRqhpybiU5OcH3rSgU2F44hKRWfpW_PoZt-nNZGAhKvCFIA7qj8fciWmuc0gqZONpujTAK_52TP3x9jmqQrQBUANIKMb2867Ow0QBlZBANRjVE/s320/trop2+winner.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467055056969138146" /></a><br /><br />Mama Llama!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEittY8EdumeN2ZJxC1YtlT9Hepbb1etNX-ScGDB6zWbWnJUs2L8e9-NmqfEB7mSQSCkIY5HyJ9xN5TuLeRmtRx9M8z0PTaZHjfWS1Bflu_C2Oum2OkCLpwdKJBbfyZVPSlnzeLPEUC8YQI/s1600/trop2+winner+ml.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEittY8EdumeN2ZJxC1YtlT9Hepbb1etNX-ScGDB6zWbWnJUs2L8e9-NmqfEB7mSQSCkIY5HyJ9xN5TuLeRmtRx9M8z0PTaZHjfWS1Bflu_C2Oum2OkCLpwdKJBbfyZVPSlnzeLPEUC8YQI/s320/trop2+winner+ml.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467054969080279954" /></a><br /><br />Congrats woman! <br />SuzSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.com1