Wordless Wednesday- Foul!

in , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Last month we spent the day at the Tennessee State Fair. A fun day was had by all and I wanted to give another nod to all the people who brought their animals. The one thing people may not tell you about Fowls is that they can get stinky! See what I did there? Foul vs. Fowl? ;)



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How I got home without one of these cuties is a mystery.


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Check out this head dress! 

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Hey there big fella.


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Just plain Stunning! 

Happy HUMP Day! Okay, I couldn't resist. My girls do the commercial total justice, me... well, I'm a work in progress. :)

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Let’s talk Laundry and Sorting

in , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, October 04, 2013

As I do most every morning, I walked into my laundry room to check if I left a load of laundry in the washer overnight.  My washer was empty, the dryer wasn’t.
No big news flash there, but while I’m standing there contemplating the next load (you know, should it be darks or lights or whites) I noticed a funky odor wafting around.

Laundry rooms should smell clean and fresh, not like a sweaty sock!

 My eyes immediately go to the white’s basket. Even though it’s only half full, I start sorting. Actually, I double sort my whites. I make two piles; one is only socks and underwear, the other towels and linen. My Mama didn’t teach me to sort clothes like this and I’m betting your Mama didn’t either. But I think you'll be a white's double sorter too after you read this. 



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So why the double sort?


One word: Poop.


Yes! Poop!  I saw this story on ABC News a couple of years ago and it has stuck with me. According to Charles Gerba, a professor of microbiology at the University of Arizona: 

"If you wash a load of just underwear, there will be about 100 million E. coli in the wash water, and they can be transmitted to the next load of laundry," Gerba said. “There’s about a tenth of a gram of poop in the average pair of underwear," he added. Fecal matter can carry a number of different germs, including the hepatitis A virus, norovirus, rotavirus, salmonella and E. coli.
Gross, right?
Thinking our detergent was enough to keep the germs at bay is wrong. Thinking my hot water was hot enough to kill the nasty’s was wrong too.
So here’s what I do. I wash the underwear and socks in hot water with bleach first. Then, I clean the washer with a spray of diluted bleach water and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Then I wash the towels in hot water and bleach. Now I’m not spreading germs and poop and all those other gross things mentioned above.
It’s imbedded in my brain to double sort my whites and clean my washer now and I’m teaching my girls to do the same.  I know old habits die hard, but if you could visualize drying your face with a dirty sock, you will be doing the double sort too.
You’ve just read the first in my new series of homemaking tips. I will share a new tip each week. Please let me know your thoughts and what topics you’d like to see me cover in comments.
Thanks!
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Croc's Women's Leather Boot Giveaway

in , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, October 04, 2013

Welcome to the Croc's Women's Leather Boot Giveaway!

It's officially Fall and for most all women (and girls) I know that means it's time for us to break out our boots! But sometimes our favorites get a little shabby and we may not have the funds to buy a brand pair, so what's a lady to do? Enter to win a pair of course! I've teamed up with some nice southern bloggers to share this giveaway with you.

You're welcome. :)


 From our Hostesses: 

Stylish Southern Mama has teamed up with Southern Rambles and a few of our other favorite blogs to give you the Croc Women’s A-leigh Leather Boot Giveaway! This boot retails for $100 and comes in sizes 4-11 with half sizes available. 
There are 3 colors to choose from and they are just ABSOLUTELY irresistible and comfortable! You can read the full Crocs Women’s A-leigh Leather Boot review at Stylish Southern Mama.
Make this your go-to leather boot — it has the look you want with the lightweight, crocs comfort you love. You’ll wear these everywhere and anywhere, and feel good doing it.



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Women’s A-leigh Leather Boot details:
  • Genuine leather upper with colorful houndstooth textile lining
  • Exceptionally comfortable Croslite™ material footbed
  • Medial side zipper for easy on, off
  • Wedge heel for a little lift
  • Metal buckle hardware adds a finishing touch
  • Rubber outsole pods improve traction and durability


The Giveaway:

Aren't these the cutest boots? You can wear them with your jeans, leggings, skirts, you name it, these boots are gonna help you rock it! To enter, just use the Rafflecopter form below. Open to the US, must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.

Good luck!


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Disclosure: I have not been compensated for this post. My WAHM Plan is not responsible for shipping of prize. All opinions and experiences are my own. Open to the US, must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of the giveaway. Stylish Southern Mama will be responsible for prize fulfillment. This event is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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Beauty from Within Giveaway

in , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, October 03, 2013

Welcome to the "Beauty From Within" Giveaway
Sponsored by: NeoCell & SkinPro



I've joined a group of awesome bloggers to share this giveaway with you. If you are in to looking and feeling your best, then this beauty giveaway is for you! Here's what my friend and host Niki at Adventures of a Midlife Mommy says:

"Women like to feel good about themselves and this giveaway is designed to help you do just that. Whether your concerns are fine lines, dull skin, dark circles or dull, limp hair, there's a product in this prize package for you. For more info and full reviews on both products, you can check out Midlife Mommy's thoughts here... NeoCell Review & Elite Serum Rx Review."

Ready to enter?

Check out the easy Rafflecopter widget below to get your entries in...

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Good luck!


Disclosure: My WAHM Plan is not responsible for shipping of prizes. 
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Serving up smiles with #Gorton’s Wicked Good Seafood & Giveaway

in , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, October 02, 2013
Disclosure: A special thank you to Gorton’s for sending me free product(s) to try to facilitate this review and giveaway. All opinions are my own.


September flew by in a blur of activities and to-do’s here at our house, making family dinner time a challenge. Eating dinner together every night is something we pride ourselves on, but on some nights, I need help getting a quick and wholesome meal on the table. Thank goodness I had some Gorton’s Seafood in the freezer.  


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Last night I hit the easy button and made Gorton’s crispy fish sticks. They are so crispy and good! My hubby was grabbing them right off the cooking pan! No wonder, doesn’t that look good? 


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About Gorton’s Seafood:

"Gorton's, America's leading seafood company, has a rich history of innovation that spans over 160 years. We provide consumers with innovative frozen seafood products through better independent and chain grocery stores across the United States and Canada. Our company offers employees the combination of an entrepreneurial environment often found in smaller organizations, along with the expertise of being a sophisticated consumer goods firm with global resources. Gorton's is committed to providing products and services that surpass expectations. The Gorton's brand in the U.S. (and the BlueWater brand in Canada) markets high quality, frozen seafood with innovative product lines such as Grilled Fillets, Skillet Crisp and Simply Bake, along with traditional Fish Sticks and Fish Fillets. The Gorton's Fisherman and the "Trust the Gorton's Fisherman" jingle are among the best known brand equities with U.S. consumers."


I can feel good about serving Gorton’s too because they are loaded with Omega 3’s and other good for you nutrients, plus Gorton's Fish is Gluten free. You can learn more about Gorton’s products by visiting their website, where you can download coupons, find great recipes, even enter their Wicked Good Seafood sweepstakes to win a family trip to Boston! You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter. 


Our Review:

If you haven’t tried Gorton’s Seafood, I encourage you to give them a try! Even the pickiest eaters will LOVE Gorton’s crispy fish sticks. My family sure did and we give them 4 thumbs up! These really are wicked good seafood! Next up, I’m going to make Gorton's Tender Tacos.

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Gorton's Tender Tacos


The Giveaway:

Gorton’s is going to give one lucky reader some Wicked Good Gorton’s gear:  three two dollar off coupons, a Gorton’s branded ship wheel keychain an assortment of Gorton’s recipe cards and their beautiful seaside/Gorton’s postcards.


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This would make a perfect stocking stuffer.

No purchase is necessary to enter. Read complete terms on Rafflecopter entry form below. My WAHM Plan is not responsible for shipping of prize. Open to United States residents only.

Good luck!

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Disclosure: A special thank you to Gorton’s for sending me free product(s) to try to facilitate this review and giveaway. All opinions are my own.
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