Hip-T Review and Giveaway!

I was so excited to get the chance to try the Hip-T.

And let me tell you I LOVE IT!!!

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What is it, you may be wondering????
It's the piece of clothing seen here that gives these shirts extra length

and the layered look!

It does 4 main things...

1. Covers Bum Cleavage

2. Lengthens any top

3. Hides Muffin Top

4. Creates Layers with out Bulk

This is me!

2 things about me...

I must wear low rise jeans and I have a fairly long torso.

The result... Shirts arn't long enough for me!

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You can see here in this pic that the shirt doesn't even cover my belt. Well that's not good with low rise jeans. I hate it, I don't even feel like I can bend over or even sit in a chair without my back showing a little.

Here I am with the hip-t on.

It's just a 6-8 inch band that you slip on under your shirt!

Not only does it give me instant length, it also gives me a layered look which I absolutely love! It takes a shirt I'm somewhat uncomfortable in and makes it look better and makes me feel a whole lot more comfortable!

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Hip-T.com has "The Basics" which has 12 awesome basic colors. They also have "The Originals" which has 3 colors with lace at the bottom (very pretty). And last they have the "Sassy Prints" which has 4 more cool styles!
They offer the Hip-T in 9 sizes anywhere from Youth 10-12 to 3XL.

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This is really going to change a lot of shirts for me! I'm so excited to add this to my wardrobe and would love at some point to add some more colors and styles.

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THE GIVEAWAY...

Best of all Hip-T is giving away

1 of ANYTHING on their site (in stock) to 1 Lucky Reader!

thanks Hip-T!

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Here's how to enter...

1. First Visit Hip-T here and let us know what you would choose if you won.

Come back and let me know in a comment.

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Up to 5 extra entries...

Leave a separate comment for each one you do.

2. Blog about this giveaway

3. Follow this blog or let me know you do.

4. Subscribe or let me know you do

5. Twitter or Facebook about giveaway

6. Grab my button and add it to your site

Remember leave a separate comment for each item you do,

leave up to 6 comments!

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This Giveaway will end Saturday, May 9 at 8pm est.

1 winner will be chosen using random.org

Have Fun!!!

Western Ribs

Have you ever made ribs at home??

I made them for the first time this week! Wow were we ever impressed. We have REALLY been missing out. This was close to the BEST meat I've ever tasted.

It was also really easy to make! If you've never tried it, I encourage you to give it a try.

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Here's what I did...

I bought Western Ribs at my local butcher. The meat was $1.59/lb. WOW!!!! That's cheaper than hamburger and this was like eating steak. I think we will be having this a little (lot) more often!!!!

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Put them in a pot and cover with water. Add a little salt, pepper, and garlic salt. (I added about 2 tsp. of each aprox.) Bring to boil and then boil about 10 minutes.

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Take out of pot and put in baking dish. Pour BBQ sauce over the top. I used close to a whole bottle (you wouldn't need that much but it was expiring). Cover and put it in the oven at 325 degrees for about 90 minutes. The last 45 minutes I turned it up to 375 for my potatoes (I have no idea if turing up the temp. played a part in its tenderness, but I don't think so).

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That's it! Get ready for the most tender delicious meat ever!! Seriously my hubby didn't eat anything else on his plate because he didn't want to ruin the perfect taste in his mouth!!

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This is the recipe I kinda used.

Have you ever made ribs?? Let me know how you make yours!!

For more recipes visit The Grocery Cart Challenge, she usually starts her swap Thurs. night!

High Dollar Frosted Flakes Coupon

Go to coupons.com to print your $1./1 Frosted Flakes coupon.

That's an awesome coupon.

You should be able to print 2 per computer.

Hurry, they may not last long!

Be sure to check each page because there's also a $1./1 for Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks, Mini Wheats, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Special K, and Pops!

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You can also just click on my coupons.com scroll bar on my left sidebar. It helps support all the hungry mouths we feed around here!!!

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Thanks Freebies4mom

Edit to add -- you can also print these coupons again here at the Kelloggs site. -- note each coupon prints on its own page. Kind of an ink hog!!

Strawberry Shortcake

I Love Strawberry Shortcake!!
I usually just make a yellow cake for the base and then of course put strawberries and cool whip on top!!! YUM!!
We enjoyed some this week, it reminds me so much of summertime!!
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For more Things I Love Thursday visit Sarah's blog here!!

Daily Dose

Galatians Chapters 4-5

Verse 22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Freebies Today

I've never heard of this before, but go here for a FREE sample of this seeded, plantable paper that grows. Hmmm I'm game to try!!
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Free sample of Jergens Natural Glow here.
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Go Here for a sample of Aveeno Nourish Collection

In His Word Wednesday -- Joyful

Being Joyful is so important.

I know it's something I am continually working on... to make my house a joyful place to be. I fall short often but I really desire to be a joyful person!

Here are some verses I found...

Ps. 68:3

But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.

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Ps. 100:2

Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

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Hab. 3:18

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.

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Zec. 10:7 b

and their hearts will be glad as with wine. Their children will see it and be joyful; their hearts will rejoice in the Lord.

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Romans 12:12

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

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I Th. 5:16-18

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

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The Zechariah verse stood out to me.

If we're joyful our children will see it and be joyful!
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Now it's your turn! What has God been teaching you lately. Do you have a prayer request? Do you have a Bible verse that has stuck out to you? Even just words of encouragement. I would love to hear from you!

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Just post on your blog, then come back here and sign the linky below.(You are welcome to use my banner if you'd like)

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You can even just leave your words or prayer request here as a comment. We'd love to know how to pray for you. If you don't want to elaborate just let us know you have an unspoken prayer request. We can still pray for you because God already knows!

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Have a Wonderful Day!

Sorry I forgot the linky, here it is...

Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you!!!

I owe you some major THANK-YOU'S!!!
I'm totally flattered! Over the last couple weeks my awesome blogger friends have given me not 1, not 2, not 3, BUT 4 AWARDS!!!
You guys are AWESOME!!!

Attitude of Gratitude Award

This award was given by Michelle @ Home Decorating News

Check out her post about Making a Backyard Oasis.

Zombie Chicken Award

This was given to me by my neighborhood blogger buddy Susan.

She has a great blog here, go check it out! (sorry it took me 2 weeks Susan!!)

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I was also given this award by Veronica at of Mice and Ramen.

You won't believe the pictures of toothpicks she posted, check them out here!

And also the Blogger Buddy Award
Also given by Veronica at Of Mice and Ramen
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Wow again THANK-YOU all very much!!
I will be passing these forward to other great blogs soon!

Daily Dose

Galatians Chapter 3

Verse 25

Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law.

Kroger 4-28

Kroger looks like a week to skip! This might work out okay for me since I'm due to skip a week of grocery shopping next week...we'll see

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Here are the few things I see worth mentioning...

Milk -- .99 cents includes chocolate

Kroger icecream -- 10/$10

Eckrich Hot Dogs -- $1.25

GM Cereal -- $2.00 -$1./3 = $1.66 each

I Can't believe it's not butter -- $1.99 -$1./2 = $1.49 each

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Yep that's it...

Let us know if you see something else!

Free Magazine!

Go here to get you free 12 month subscription of

Garden Design.

No strings attached! I think it looks like a

great magazine!!

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Thanks Money Saving Mom

Appears that this is no longer available...Sorry it was short lived>>

Country Bob's Review and Giveaway

I had the privilege of trying

Country Bob's All Purpose sauce.

They generously sent me two bottles to try out.

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I must say that this sauce made the best meatloaf and we are now permanently changing the meatloaf recipe that we have used for 12 years to

Country Bob's meatloaf recipe.

I admit that's quite a feat because we don't change our food habits very often! And this recipe doesn't even use sugar, which we have always used for meatloaf!!

In addition to making awesome meatloaf, we also used it to dip our oven roasted potatoes in and make hamburgers. Those burgers were exceptional and I'm not just sayin' this! I took a pound of hamburger, added about 1/2 a cup of country bobs sauce, and mixed. We grilled it and remarkably the burgers held together perfectly! Then instead of ketchup we doused them again with the Country Bob's sauce.

Delicious!!!

The All purpose sauce has the perfect mix of sweet and tangy without being overwhelming no matter how much you use! I would definitely say that this sauce is an excellent replacement for ketchup.

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And the best thing about their company is this statement

taken right on their site!

"It would be nice if we could claim responsibility for the success of the company, however, credit must be given where credit is due. Proverbs 16:3 says, "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." We have placed true ownership of Country Bob, Inc. in the hands of God.

"Christ is our CEO" and He is an Awesome Boss!"

They even have "Christ is our CEO" on every bottle they produce! AWESOME!!!

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Now on to the GIVEAWAY!!!

Country Bob's is generously offering 2 bottles of All purpose sauce to 2 lucky winners!!! That's 4 bottles they're giving away!

Thank you Country Bob's!!!
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To enter...

1. First go to Country Bob's recipes here and tell me which recipe you'd most like to try.

Come back and tell me in a comment!

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Up to 5 Extra entries... Leave a separate comment for each item you do...

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2. Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link

3. Follow this blog (or tell me you do) leave separate comment
4. Subscribe (or tell me you do) -- leave separate comment

5. Grab my button and add it to your site -- leave link

6. Twitter about this giveaway -- leave link in you can

REMEMBER LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENTS FOR EACH ITEM YOU DO...

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This giveaway will end

Thursday, May 7th at 8pm EST.

2 Winners will be chosen using Random.org

Good Luck!

Homeschool Review - Spelling

For Spelling we use "A Reason for Spelling". I started using this program last year and used it again this year. We really like it!

We started with level B and used C this year. I am able to have both my 4th grader and my 2/3 grader do the same level.

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For each child you will need a student book which costs around $14.50 from Rainbow Resource.

Then you will need 1 Teachers Book for $27.95. I'm debating on skipping the teachers book next year to cut cost. I don't think we would miss out on too much. The only thing I would miss is the dictation, I would just have to make it up. I don't think that would be a problem!

Without the Teacher's book the program would only cost me around $29. next year for 2 kids. Not Bad!!

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You can go here to "A Reason For's" website and they have placement tests to help you know which level would be best for your child. They also have sample pages to look at or download and print them out.

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So what do you use for Spelling? Do you use a formal program or just make up words?

Leave a comment and let me know!