Tweet, Call, Post to Facebook: Let JP Morgan Chase know how you feel about it.

If you are from Minnesota you know the name of Jacob Wetterling.

You know how strong and amazing his parents are and that they, especially his mother Patty, continue to fight for children today.

You may know that the "person" who took Jacob finally admitted what he did.

He told the whole story in court and led the FBI to Jacob's dear remains.

Finally we know, "Where is Jacob?".

It doesn't mean people still are not sad and that we are not still in dis-belief.

It's a horrifying story.

And now, the people who live in the neighborhood in Annandale where that "person" lived, want something positive on the property.

The city has presented three offers to JP Morgan Chase, who owns the house.  And JP Morgan Chase has not accepted any of the offers.

The house is valued at $55,000.00.

Let's get JP Morgan Chase to give up this property.  Donate it to the city and let them tear it down, build a community garden (as suggested) or ANYTHING else positive.  Have them donate some of the money they saved to the Wetterling Foundation or something.

Find JP Morgan on Facebook, Twitter, or their website.

Tell them to write the property off or sell it to the city of Annandale - what a GREAT Christmas gift.


Thank you peeps.

Coconuts!

I don't know if you recall the Boo Boo La La Dictionary.  In the Abridged Version we identified that polka dots were in fact actually called coconuts.

You would have been vehemently corrected if you used polka dot.

The only thing we like around here more than Boo Boo La La is to bring you fun things that may make your life easier.

To that end, we look forward to trying out some items from Skinny & Co. very soon.

Body scrub you can spread on your croissant?

Sign us up!

Love this razor - Dollar Shave Club

If you have not used Dollar Shave Club I have no idea why you are wasting your money.

My husband and I share the blades that are delivered, I have two handles - one in my tub and one in the downstairs shower - and he has his one handle.

They are awesome and seriously cheap.

SIX DOLLARS for four?

Try it out and use my link.  Lisa's Dollar Shave Club Link! then I get a reward too.  :)

WINNER!

In super high tech fashion.....ha ha ha.

I put names in a bowl and Boo Boo La La fished one out in the presence of two adults.

Winner - 

The Elk River Mommy, Who is looking for new dining room curtains.

Congratulations!

Lush Decor - You want some, you really want some now.

I love decorating.

I have been known to track down items by calling around to stores in other states.

I stalked a boutique up North for a painting I wanted.

I hounded my hubby to paint the walls of our living room and dining room the exact color of blue-grey I wanted and searched for months to find just the right red curtains for my living and dining room. Both inspired by the sofas I already owned and a pillow cover I bought years ago and kept in the plastic in my basement until I got the other pieces of the puzzle into place.

I love my home to be cozy and comfortable.  Just like you do.

This is where LUSH DECOR comes into place.

If you see something you like right now at their website use the code LOVELUSH1 to get 10% off your purchase. This code will not expire - so go ahead and use it already.

If you want more? Well I have the giveaway for you - seriously this is the BEST giveaway I have had in the longest time people.

$200 to spend at LushDecor.com on whatever floats your boat.

Really this site has romantic items, shabby chic, americana, fun items for a kids room...

You could even refresh your bathroom with a dramatic ruffle shower curtain

Right? I mean fun and drama! And they come in different color combinations. 

Here is how you can win:

1) Visit Lush Decor on Facebook - Like or just check them out.

OR

2) Follow Lush on Pinterest (and their Pinterest boards are AWESOME!!!)

OR

3) Follow Lush on Twitter

4) Leave me a comment with your Facebook Profile Name, Pinterest Account Name, or Twitter handle and Voila!

If you want to tell me what you would get with your $200 in an additional comment I will slip you an extra entry!

You have until the end of the Super Bowl 2015 to enter, I will place numbers representing each comment into a bowl after the Super Bowl and let Boo Boo La La draw the winner at random.  

If you win you will receive a code for a one time use to spend the $200, no value will be held. Product will be shipped to you and you may use your Amazon.com account to checkout!  

Good Decorating!!!!

My Reveal! GE reveal® Review

You know I have a giveaway for a $10 Target Gift Card + GE reveal® light bulbs.


They sent me some bulbs too for me to try out in my home and see what I thought and share it with you. 
A package of four GE reveal® 75watt bulbs arrived at my home. 

I was thinking of what room I needed better lighting in - and I decided on.


My bathroom.
What woman couldn't use great lighting when she is getting ready to face the world each and every day?  I know I could. So I went to the bathroom, stood in my bathtub and took a picture.  
These are the bulbs that were in the sconces.

So you see - NOT cheap bulbs.

And these are the GE reveal® bulbs I then replaced them with...

Are you ready for this??

To the left are the old bulbs - to the right GE reveal®

Is that NOT amazing? I mean I had no idea how yellow the old bulbs were making my bathroom. When I took the old bulbs out and put the GE reveal® bulbs in I thought  to myself, "What is the difference? Huh?"  Then I looked at the photos.  It really makes the bathroom light cleaner and fresher somehow.  I know from watching the video I posted that they would make a difference, but see how much more lit up the bathroom is?  Even with colored sconces the light hits further and brighter than with the old bulbs.  It made me excited to get up and put on makeup this morning! 

Now get yours - enter the contest while there is still time.

And check out all that the GE reveal® bulbs have to offer at their website too! 


p.s. I did not crop or edit the pictures of my bathroom at all. 

p.p.s. I did get the bulbs for free - the results speak for themselves!

You know I love to share!

Enter to win a $10 Target Giftcard + GE reveal® light bulbs!

A quick and easy way to makeover your home as we await springtime is to switch your light bulbs to GE reveal® for clean beautiful light that will make the colors of any room pop. GE reveal® bulbs provide amazing clean full spectrum light that filters out the dull yellows of standard incandescent light bulbs.

So go - Watch this fun and stylish video featuring four tastemakers discussing the importance of good lighting and how quick and easy it is to do a reveal® lighting makeover.  Then come back, I will wait.



GE reveal® light bulbs are now available at Target - and I want you to have some for yourself.  And because obviously if you are changing things up with your lighting you will need new pillows, a vase, maybe a bookshelf or chair for the corner.  Where else can you get all that in one swoop AND with great savings using Target's Cartwheel savings app. Tell me in the comments below one of your favorite things about reveal® you learned in the video and that is it - you are entered to win a $10 Target gift card + 1 pack of GE reveal® halogen bulbs!

I have been using the Cartwheel app for a few weeks now.  You can browse for savings ahead of shopping or, while at Target, you can scan the barcode of any product to see if there is a Cartwheel saving.  You can even still use your coupons - and layer on the extra Cartwheel savings on stuff you need.

Download it for yourself - the Target Cartwheel app is available for your IOS or Android.

IF YOU HURRY AND GO TODAY! You can find a current discount on Cartwheel for 25% off  reveal® by searching for “GE reveal”.  Offer expires today, 2/28.

The business side:

You may enter only once by commenting here on the blog
Entries will be accepted until midnight central - Thursday, March 6th
Winner will be selected using a number randomizer and announced Friday, March 7th

The giveaway is just for US residents
GE and Target are only providing the product and not running the giveaway

Also, next Friday I will post my own GE reveal® results!

Good Luck!

GE reveal® Light Bulb Savings!

Go now and get the savings - watch the video and see what you can GE reveal®

Just so we are clear, you can only print the coupon today - New Year's Eve 2013 but it will be good for 45 days after you print it and Target Cartwheel ( Get the app here!) will have layered on savings for you Jan 3 - Feb 1, 2014.



Come back later and I will show you what I did with GE reveal®!!

Santa Claus is coming to town...and I found out what he is bringing too.

It has been pretty busy for me both at work, at home and with my extra-fun activities.

I can't tell you how many pricing requests I have had, contracts I have written and hours of meetings I have attended.  No really, I have no idea any more.  It.is.just.a.lot!

I took last Monday off - I was at school to meet with the team reviewing our school's IB accreditation and for parents to pickup poinsettias from the fundraiser.  But I worked the whole time due to the crunch I am under, so yeah - that was 8 hours of PTO well spent.

My director was in town - we report to someone in Boston now - and he took us out to dinner Wednesday. That was actually really nice and I enjoyed being out with him and the members of our team who could make it, there was about 6 inches of snow, so....

I went to a FUN cookie exchange on Thursday after working until 7pm. My son has been eating ALL the cookies. Yesterday I put a stop to any further consumption of the Russian Teacakes.

Friday night - a real live, grown-up, dress-up, holiday party with the other couples from our church!

Saturday? All us moms, and some dads, get up for 9:30am  Christmas Pageant Rehearsal at Church. Cuz we are JUST THAT SMART in our planning of fun!

Then off to see Santa with the in-laws:

It was a good thing we got to see Santa too - I had NO idea he was bringing a Crayola Crayon Maker!

Then Saturday Night? Oh YES. More real-live holiday fun. This time with SAILORS!

My friend Julie married a Navy guy - he has Navy buddies and they invite along my Sailor and I to the fun!  I think I almost peed my pants twice. 

Sunday - church and then ALL THE ERRANDS I had no time to do the rest of the week.  

Please do not look to closely at my floor.  I have not vacuumed in - ummmm. yeah. 

Laundry? I will get to the mountain. 

PTO tonight - Girl Scouts tomorrow night - then I give up. Oh wait, I promised Boo Boo La La we would make peppermint cocoa to give as holiday gifts to various and sundry lovely people. 

And I need to stop and pickup gifts as they arrive for my ship-to-store orders.  

What have a gotten my self into?  I remember when I actually used to blog about

1) Hot guys I would want to sit on.

2) Which scooter should I purchase?  

3) Daddy getting chased by Old St.Nick! 

4) AND SNOW!!! 

I hope your holiday season is not nearly as hectic, but just as fun!

Joy to the world, peace on Earth, and Merry Christmas! 

Give it away, give it away, give it away now....

I am busy today selling my old stuff!  In our hood there is an annual sale the First Saturday in June and this year we are hauling our stuff out to the yard to see if we can con anyone into taking it off our hands for a fair price.  ;)

Remember when I showed you how to make an Easy Canvas Print? It really is SUPER easy to do and I love the quality of their product.  So while I am SELLING to the neighbors I am GIVING to you!

You can make one of your own Easy Canvas Print's if you WIN! - just follow the raffle copter prompts and you will be entered!

Contest starts today, June 1
Contest closes Saturday, June 8th
Winner Announced Sunday, June 9th

The Winner will get one free 8" x 10" canvas print of your their own to create a memory.

Enjoy!

  a Rafflecopter giveaway

Valentine's Day - What do I want?

T-bone asked me what I want for Valentine's Day, he was thinking new computer for downstairs, but forgot I got my new laptop - so I am not up for that ploy!

I don't really need anything.

I do like the following ideas:

Lisa Leonard

Pretty!

If money were no object! 

Just not positive I want an iPhone.

What do you want for Valentine's Day?

p.s. Really?  I want a nice dinner by candle light at home with my favorite people.  Grilled chicken or tuna - a big salad - some rice or crusty bread.  That is all.  :)  <3

This? This got all the press at Christmas...

Okay - this thing is "cool" obviously.  I mean it keeps your WINE CHILLED perfectly.

However...look at it.

And it is filled with a viscose fluid.

Yes, I am ten. But, I made my BIL titter when I said "viscose fluid". 

Show Your Inner Goddess To All!

So - I got a whole BOX of these...

This company had reached out to me about an ad link - and that didn't work out - but instead WE get to show off our Goddess ways to all!  :)

So if you need buttons for a family reunion - yard signs - posters - anything printed - The people at Premium Graphicx actually make really nice stuff.  Check out more here - and request your very own button on the side bar there------------>

Happy Friday!

P.S. from Aeropostale - GIVEAWAY!

So - WE LOVED the P.S. from Aeropostale store!

When I arrived with Boo Boo La La at Mall of America P.S. from Aeropostale store, I KNEW we had been there before.  Just this summer we had stumbled upon this bright and friendly store - when another store had disappointed by not having the Avenger's t-shirt Boo Boo wanted in her size.

P.S. from Aeropostale had PLENTY of DIFFERENT Avenger's t-shirts in Boo Boo's size - and p.p.s. they were less expensive.

P.S. from Aeropostale caters to mom's like me.  Why?

• Their clothing is cute and trendy, but not too "grown-up".  
• They have lots to choose from in the size you want because they are aimed at kids ages 4-12.  
• They are not trying to be the store for all with just one or two in stock of each size.  
• OMG the sales people - the SALES PEOPLE are awesome.  Not pushy, just really helpful and show you all the cool features of items in the store.  Metallic nail polish?  Who knew that was what was in that cute bottle?? The cool sales girl wearing the polish, that is who.

And hopscotch and photo booth wall and tic-tac-toe and hula hoops!  Oh My!

Boo Boo La La loved spending some time in this store and really?  She wanted everything.  Including all the cool Monster High sketchbooks, erasers and stuff.  I may need to go back for the boots.

P.S. from Aeropostale really is a hit for kids and parents alike.

It made us Happy.   We had so much FUN.  And the clothing we ended up with?  Way Cool.

Even the blue streaks came from P.S.

Now it is your turn to discover P.S. from Aeropostale.   <-hop br="br" nbsp="nbsp" on="on" over="over" the="the" to="to" website.="website."> What is one item you would DIE for your kid to have in their closet.  I dare you to choose one thing because I love it all.

What then?  Comment with that item, link me to it so I can see.  You are now entered to win a $50 P.S. from Aeropostale gift card.  Cool, huh?

Want another entry?  Follow @PSFROMAERO on Twitter and leave me another comment with your @Twitter handle.

Please sir may I have another?  Yes.  LIKE P.S. from Aeropostale on Facebook - leave me a third comment.

That is all - except, they have a discount code for you to use right now thru November 11th.  The code is PSMOMSMN and gets you TWENTY PERCENT OFF!  Such a deal.  

Can you see why this store is a hit with the whole family?

Contest ends at 8 am Monday, November 5th - Winner announced later that day.

P.S. from Aeropostale gave me a $50 gift card to shop and one to share for this post - but the opinions are truly mine.

And how do you take care of your girl?

I am sure you have heard me talk about being a Twin Cities Chevy Girl over the past two years.  I love hanging on Facebook and Twitter with them.  And I love telling you about the great giveaways they have for all of you.  They have these giveaways all the time, so if you like the page on Facebook you can find out about each one!

Now if you are in another city than I am - there MAY be Chevy Girls and Giveaways in your city too.  Just Google them.  :)

What I am talking about today is the latest giveaway that you can register for from July 23-July 29th - a $100 gift card to Outback Steakhouse.

Why is this giveaway SO special to me?

See these girls?

Their LOVE of steak knows NO BOUNDS.

What I want to tell you is to register for the gift card, but what I need to share is about my Sair-Bear, the one on the left of the photo.


You see, Sair-Bear, she is in college now and we don't get to see her often enough.  But when anyone does visit her in SE Minnesota or ask her where she would like to go for dinner on her birthday the answer is ALWAYS - "Outback!".  


The girl loves her the Outback Sirloin Special with baked potato and veggies.  


OMG - she LOVES this meal.  Like, if you visited to spend time with her at college and suggested ANYTHING else her beautiful heart, and tummy, would cry.  

So - I am merely suggesting that you register to win gift card.  If you win you take your best girls and all order the Outback Signature Sirloin with baked potato and veggies.  Because I tell you, it is magical how it will make you happy.

Go.Now.Register.

Fifth Blogaversary!?!!!

So two summers ago I gave away a bunch of stuff for my Third Blogaversary - August 27th will be my FIFTH blogaversary, and I could wait to do this giveaway, but??? you could use these things while it is still summer!

For a two years I have been off and on blogging and tweeting as a Twin Cities Chevy Girl and they sometimes send me SWAG.  I thought this time I would SHARE the SWAG.

See:

What you will get?

1 Chevy Girl Coffee Cup
1 Chevy Girl Tote Bag
1 Chevy Girl antibacterial gel
1 Chevy Girl Key Chain

And two runner's up will each get 1 Chevy Girl Tote.

What to do to win?

Comment and tell me what type of Chevy you would like to have for your own personal vehicle.  


PLEASE leave your email address if you do not have your google comment account linked to an email address for me to respond.

PLEASE NOTE: This is just my personal giveaway - the Chevy Girls didn't ask me to do it, I just wanted to find a way to share some SWAG with my fellow bloggers, readers, and other online lurkers.

If your comment is selected at random you will be sent an email requesting your address by me from mommylisa21 (at) gmail (dot) com

Contest ends July 15th.  Winners announced July 16th.

Enjoy!

Make Brookstone YOUR Holiday Elf

So Thursday night I got invited to an event at Brookstone where they were going to highlight some great gifts for the upcoming Holidays - Hey, I love a good night out at the Mall of America - AND the opportunity to meet more local bloggers does not hurt.

Where were you Life With Levi??  We could have carpooled! 

@Iambooboolala and I got there at the same time as Darcie of Gust Gab - and Tracy from Sellabit Mum was not far behind her.  I love these women's blogs AND Tweets ;)  And we were tweeting to @brookstone the whole night!  

So without further ado - here is what you can get me for Christmas this year.

I love my bed - and to prevent marital strife how about some Tempurpedic Pillows exclusively at Brookstone and a DUAL control heating blanket from Brookstone's own line.

 

Then for the family there are cool things like a treat dispenser that detects motion - or the bowls that keep your cereal from EVER being soggy:

Obol

Mmmm M&M's thanks Kevin

And if you want to keep your child happy - just park her with the Tech Guys up front at Brookstone and watch what happens:  

Here Rover!

Come and GET ME!!

The new remote control vehicles can even be powered by Apps for your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android Smart Phone.  AND THEY TAKE PICTURES!!!! How cool is that brother?

So thank you Brookstone for inviting us to join you in getting ready for the Holiday Season ahead!

Note: I was compensated with lovely treats AND M&M's - plus a nice gift bag for telling you about what Brookstone has for the holiday season.  Check out their stocking stuffers too!!!!

But I bought the Santa Pig Popper for myself - too fun!

POP!

O-Mega - New Super Product with Chia Omega 3

Perricone contacted me to do a Perricone SUPER Giveaway and I could not resist when I saw the focus of their new line SUPER, and the prices seemed right to me too - what's not to love about that?

Just $40

SUPER is all about the science of using super foods to nourish, heal, and protect your skin.  I personally believe that foods and plain old water have powers to work magic!  And in this line by Perricone the first item I honed in on was O-Mega Moisture with chia omega 3 - my skin is very dry and the buzz on this is  that it is a richly moisturizing cream that absorbs quickly for deep hydration in  dry skin types.  Its made with Chia, a tiny seed that delivers more Omega-3 than flax or fish!

Only $30! and smells great!
 

And since it is summer and we all want to look FABULOUS...how about SUPER-model legs?  This tinted lotion has pepper capsaicin to enhance skin's natural radiance and makes your legs sleek and shimmery!








"Okay", you are saying right about now, "What is the SUPER giveaway?!?" 

One lucky commenter/reader will get their product (1) of choice (value maximum $150) from Perricone.  To be selected you must:

1. Be a resident of the U.S. or Canada 
2. Follow Mommy's Nest with GFC
3. Go to the SUPER website and select your favorite product and comment here WHY you selected/need that product

Comments made prior to 11:59pm June 20th will be eligible and the winner selected June 21st by me at random.  That happens to be MY birthday, but you get the cool gift.  You know that is how I roll.  

I am receiving my own Perricone Super product (valued under $150) for having that link in my sidebar and you get the same if you win!  Thank you Perricone! 

#Winning Monday Minute

Such QUESTIONS this week!

1 - What part of 'no' do you not understand? I think its the "n" I just don't get - I mean the "o" is a circle, but just what is the "n"?

2 - Which current reality show do you think you could win? That recipe one with Guy Fieri on Food Network.

3 - Would you amputate your right arm for ten million dollars? I really don't think I would. 

4 - If I say, just bring it - what you got? Potato Salad.

and finally...

5 - You are opening a restaurant.  What type or theme of food are you serving? Okay back in college my friend Krista and I were determined to stay in Colorado and NOT come back to college after spring break.  We were LOVING Aspen.  We went to a real estate office and actually looked at THREE properties before concluding we really didn't have the money to open a restaurant and that we would probably get sued by Don Henley and crew if we opened "The Hotel California" in Eagle, Colorado.  :P

Now for a little "bidness"!

The Winner of the Brookstone 4 in 1 charger is Kellie at

Please visit her fantastic website if you are looking for tips on everything from coupon use to how to get the most out of rebates. She has tons of information on how to save AND MAKE a little extra cash.

Congratulations Kellie!

Winner of Ann's Bridal Bargins

We had a winner and she does not have a blog - yet!  But her wedding is planned for September 2012!!  

Congrats!

Christie said...Not sure if this is open for Canada too, but if so, count me in please! We are planning our wedding for next year and the Black Cocktail Napkins with purple foil embellishments would be perfect as those are our main colours! I'm not sure what picture we'd put on them since there are so many nice ones but probably the intertwining hearts to show our love :)

Thanks for the chance!
Christie