No nonsense!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of No nonsense for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey ladies! What tights and leggings are you currently wearing? I've been stocking up with No nonsense tights and leggings lately! They're easy to find in food and drug stores, as well as most mass retail stores. These fantastic tights and leggings make it easy to add a pop of color to every outfit. No nonsense is ensuring that all women can experience “style made easy”. They're comfortable, modern, stylish and most of all affordable!

For my job, I'm required to dress business causal every day of the week and business professional on the weekends. No nonsense makes it easy to add a pop of color to a drab all black or grey outfit! I love the fun colors they have! I purchased two sets of No nonsense tights the other day in Mulberry and Apple Red and I absolutely love them! I pair them with my black dress and my two piece suit. They're such a fun pop of color, and I always receive compliments on them! The best part of No nonsense tights? They're affordable! You won't break the bank with these babies, so its super easy to stock your wardrobe with every color imaginable!

Check out these two outfits I created using No nonsense tights. The pop of color is fantastic!

As if you don't love No nonsense enough already, you'll be thrilled to hear that Jill Martin is also partnering up with them as the new brand ambassador! Not only is Jill a fashion expert, shes also an Emmy Award-winning TV personality and co-author of the New York Times bestselling style guide “I Have Nothing to Wear!”. You've probably also seen her as a Correspondent for Access Hollywood. She oozes style, grace and fashion and shes going to show all of us how to wear tights and be fashionable doing so in a series of online vignettes! Keep an eye out for them!

So readers, what colors of No nonsense tights and leggings do you hope to try out first? Share your experiences with me in the comments section and be sure to like No nonsense on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for updates and news regarding No nonsense!

Miracle-Gro!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey readers! What have you got growing in your garden? Do you enjoy planting vegetables, trees, flowers? How about all of the above? If you enjoy gardening of any type, you've got to check out Miracle-Gro products!

For potting adventures, try using the  Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix. It's ideal for all kinds of container or potted plants and feeds plants for up to 6 months with Miracle-Gro Continuous Release Plant Food. Rich, organic materials help improve drainage and air flow.

If you prefer in-ground projects, try using the Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil for Flowers & Vegetables. Its specially formulated for annuals, perennials, and vegetables and improves existing soil to build strong roots. Feeds up to 3 months with Miracle-Gro® Continuous Release Plant Food.

If trees and shrubs are what you prefer, check out the Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil for Trees & Shrubs. Its ideal for trees, evergreens, and flowering shrubs and feeds up to 3 months with Miracle-Gro® Continuous Release Plant Food. Its even great for Roses! Also be sure to check out the Miracle-Gro® Tree & Shrub Fertilizer Spikes which is balanced feeding for all deciduous trees and shrubs.

And no gardening project is complete without the Miracle-Gro® LiquaFeed®. This product makes Feeding as Easy as Watering since it feeds plants through leaves and roots. You can use this product with all flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs.

Be sure to 'like' the Miracle-Gro Facebook page where you can talk with fellow gardeners and share stories and tips and tricks. You'll also get the latest news on all things Miracle-Gro!

I can't wait to begin growing my own food when I move this summer! I'm going to start with tomatoes and will use tips and tricks from the project located here: Gardenieres: Tomato Growing Tips with William Moss. I'm definitely going to pick up some Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil for Flowers & Vegetables and Miracle-Gro® LiquaFeed®!

Check out this video from Gardenieres!

So readers, what projects do you have coming up and which Miracle-Gro product will you be trying out first? Leave me a comment and let me know!



 

Kmart's Big Layaway Giveaway

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kmart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey readers! When is the last time you used a layaway service to pay off your holiday gifts? Have you used big box brands like Walmart or Best Buy and been disappointed with the results? Well fear not! Kmart is here to save the day with their free layaway service!

Kmart has the best layaway service available! Its super easy to use! You can shop for anything your heart desires, bring the items to the layaway counter and pay a small down payment. After your down payment, your items are secured so you don't have to worry about them selling out! Then, every two weeks, you can make payments until your balance is paid off. After your last payment, you can pick up your items! How easy is that?

But it gets even better! For a limited time, Kmart is having an amazing giveaway! During Kmart's Big Layaway Giveaway, there will be one winner, per store, every single week from 9/9/12 through 11/17/12 and the winner will have Kmart pay off their remaining layaway balance! So not only are you getting a great deal with awesome layaway service, but you also have a chance to win Kmart paying off your entire balance!

So readers, what do you plan to put on layaway at Kmart? I know I'm definitely heading to Kmart to put a gorgeous patio set on layway just in time for Christmas!

Leave me a comment and let me know what you'll be putting on layaway and good luck winning Kmart's Big Layaway Giveaway!

Famous Footwear

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

With school starting back for most kids in just a week or two, parents everywhere are scrambling to finish back to school shopping. Famous Footwear has gone out of their way to make your back to school shoe shopping easiser than ever before! With hundreds of different brands and literally thousands of styles, shoe shopping has never been so easy, or so much fun!

Head into your local Famous Footwear to get BOGO (Buy One, Get One Half Off) and 15% off for a limited time! You'll even get 20% off if you are a Rewards member or if you sign up to become a Rewards member! Best of all? Becoming a Rewards member is FREE!! Check out what you get for becoming a rewards member:

• Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend in-store or online
• Accumulate points to earn certificates up to $100 a year
• Discount offer just for signing up
• Other special inside discounts and perks

If the shoe you're dying to own is not in store, they'll get it for you through home delivery or on www.famous.com. You can also order shoes online at www.famous.com and have them shipped to your favorite local store for pick-up at no charge.

Check out the Famous Footwear website and print your BOGO + 15% off Famous Footwear Coupon before they're gone! You can redeem it in stores from 8/2 to 8/18. Get your kid a shiny new pair of shoes and pick up some for yourself for half off! What more could you ask for? Check out your local Famous Footwear today!

The Fantastic Roadtrip-a-Matic

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PA Tourism for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey readers! When is the last time you took a fantastic, fun filled road trip with your loved ones? Do you, like countless others, find the planning process of roadtrips to be filled with stress and headaches? Well, let me save you some headaches and erase your stress with the fantastic new Roadtrip-a-Matic! The Roadtrip-a-Matic offers a vast array of ready-to-go roadtrips for visitors to Pennsylvania looking for outdoor experiences, small town charm, historic landmarks and so much more. The Roadtrip-a-Matic has a fun filled, unforgettable trip for everyone!

The Roadtrip-a-Matic plots out the most amazing sights for you and your loved ones to see! It also suggests the absolute best places to eat and stay. Discover amazing new memories with your loved ones in Pennsylvania!

The "Taste Buds on Tour" road trip includes the absolute best in Pennsylvania beer, wine, and food. My fiance and I would have an absolute blast with this road trip! We could sip, savor, explore and eat like champs in Pittsburgh! It would be an absoute blast! I'm definitely going to keep this bookmarked for our next roadtrip!

So readers, check out the pa-roadtrips site today and tell me in the comments section which Roadtrip-a-Matic trip you would most love to do! I look forward to hearing from all of you!

Flood®

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Flood Wood Care for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey readers! How many of you have beloved wood items? Regardless of if its a fence you put around your garden yourself, wooden playground equipment, a deck that you built (or had built for you), the siding on your home or other buildings, all of these things require care and attention to last a life time.

The Flood® Wood Care brand offers a multitude of items from exterior wood stains to wood cleaners. The brand name itself is nothing to scoff at, either. Flood® Wood Care has earned a reputation as "The Wood Care Specialist". Their products will protect, preserve and beautify all of your beloved wood creations. Flood® products are known to help simplify the process while delivering quality results and long-lasting performance. Flood® wood stains have been recognized in the wood care industry for their reliable protection, and Flood® stain products are purchased and adored by loyal consumers everywhere. Founded in 1841 by a family of painters, Flood® is an expert in exterior wood care so you don't have to be.

A deck is something I've always wanted in a home. When I make my first home purchase, I intend to stock up on Flood® products to protect, preserve and keep my deck beautiful for years to come. The fence I currently have around my backyard could definitely use some sprucing up and I intend to use Flood® wood cleaners and stains to give it that extra sparkle that it needs.

Flood® is certainly the best solution for any wood care projects that i'll have this summer. When summer rolls around, my daughter and I go absolutely craft crazy. We love building and creating new things, and we have had quite a few wood products on the back burner. Some of these include repairing an old, antique wooden dresser and replacing two wobbly legs on our wooden dining room table. Once we replace these faulty wood items, we'll use Flood® wood care stains to keep them sparkling and beautiful!

What items or projects could you use Flood® Wood Care products on? Leave me a comment and let me know! Be sure to share your experiences with Flood® with me as well!

#CoronaRita

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chili’s Grill & Bar for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Hey readers! When is the last time you sat down with your loved ones for a delicious, hot meal and really enjoyed their company? Was it for a celebration? Birthday? Holiday? Well, you don't need a special occasion to enjoy the amazing food and spectacular drinks at Chili's! But if you want a reason to celebrate anyway, it's almost time for Cinco de Mayo!! Let's celebrate with Chili's!

Why not head over to Chili's and celebrate Cinco de Mayo in fabulous style with great food, awesome drinks and even better company? I absolutely LOVE the Texas Cheese Fries at Chili's! Gooey, delicious and absolutely drool-worthy! What is your favorite menu item at Chili's? Tell me in the comments section!

While you're enjoying your amazing food and great company, check out the fabulous, new CoronaRita at Chili's! Its made with Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila and Coronita. It’s Chili’s new CoronaRita Margarita! Yummy!

Its important to spend time with the ones you love, and its even more fun when you do so at an amazing restaurant like Chili's! Great food, good memories, awesome drinks and even better company.. What more can you ask for? Chili's is also open late, which is vital for those of you who are like me and are constantly on the go, or who work late into the evening.

What food would you pair with the CoronaRita at Chili's? I think the Texas Cheese Fries would pair up amazingly! The warm, delicious, melty cheese would be a great compliment to a delicious, frozen drink! Do you have a go-to meal when you go to Chili's? Or do you prefer to try something new everytime?

So, readers, tell me what you love about Chili's and what you'd try pairing with the new, delicious CoronaRita! I can't wait to hear your responses! Don't forget to check out the new CoronaRita at Chili's!

As always, you MUST be 21 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages and as always, please remember to drink responsibly!