Thursday, November 17, 2011
Win FREE Basa Body All Natural Coconut Oil Body Lotion #Giveaway (Exp 12/05)
Win FREE Basa Body All Natural Coconut Oil Body Lotion #Giveaway (Exp 12/05):
Basa Body All Natural Coconut Oil Body Lotion
Having Multiple Sclerosis (MS) I notice that suffering from this autoimmune disease has many side effects and additional conditions that can make life unbearable. One of the things that is intensely difficult to deal with is all the skin condition issues that occur as a result of having Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Chronic dry and itchy skin is common for people with autoimmune disorders, amongst other things, and it's hard to find good quality lotions that will offer any relief to the problem. It's like in today's world everything on the drug store shelves are Big Pharma sponsored creams that do nothing but make the problems worse. It's impossible to find anything natural in our modern society ruled by the all mighty GMO, and it's even more unlikely that you will find anything in the store, at the pharmacy, or in the doctor's office that really works the way the package promises that it will. This is what makes Basa Body products such a welcomed solution. 
All Basa Body products are made with Virgin Organic Coconut Oil that is easily absorbed into the skin and has natural antioxidants that are antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal. That's right, NATURAL! Even better than that, it works! Basa Body products help promote healing and give skin a healthier, youthful appearance. Plus, Basa Body products smell good and feel sensational on your skin, amazing what can be accomplished when you embrace all natural products! 
NO PARABENS NO ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES NO ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES NO HARSH IRRITATING CHEMICALS
Basa Body products high quality and superior body lotion is only part of this companies incredible story. The Basa Body story began years ago with a single trip to Kenya. The inspiring people at Basa Body connected with wonderful, intelligent women working hard to feed their families. Their small-scale enterprise was called Coast Coconut Farms, where they produced virgin, organic coconut oil by hand. It sounds amazing, and it must have been, because it was the beginning of a beautiful and inspiring partnership!
Intrigued by their commitment, skill, and entrepreneurial spirit, Basa Body was determined to help these women tell their story and grow their business. The result is is the Basa Body company that you see today. A quick bit of TRIVIA: Basa Body, is named after the women of Mombasa, Kenya where Basa's coconut oil is produced.
Get excited, because Basa Body's story doesn't end there! Basa Body is growing in the United States and they are creating jobs here as well. In a time when jobs when are more valuable thank gold, this is a company that is a true hero for America! We all need to support companies like this, because they are the backbone of our country and will be the driving force behind what gets us out of our current economic woes.
It is also important to know that Basa Body takes "giving back" very seriously, With a firm commitment to Charity Basa Body gives 10% of all their profits to humanitarian work. You see Basa Body is not a company that is just looking for your dollars today. It is their hope you will be their loyal customers for many years to come. Basa Body believes if we can help each other out as a team it would make us all happier, and that's the kind of organization I want to spend my money with.
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Make your own Coconut Oil Soap at home!
Coconut oil can be used for a whole host of different things. Basa Body likes to share those ideas with their customers. Did you know you can make an all-natural soap using coconut oil and other basic ingredients? You can make this soap in your home and use whatever fragrances you'd like, Basa Body has Videos and Print Outs to teach you how. If you don't have the time you can also simply buy a Gift Box from Basa Body with a Chocolate Mint Truffle Soap included. It really is a fantastic idea for Christmas! [Download Soap Recipe].
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Win FREE Sand Gone Sand Remover (Exp 12/31)
Win FREE Sand Gone Sand Remover (Exp 12/31):
Sand Gone Sand Remover
Sand Gone is a dry body powder that, when applied to sand covered skin, removes the sand and leaves the skin soft and smooth while feeling fresh and clean. I know it seems like a cRaZy concept, but you will not believe your eyes as Sand Gone almost causes the sand to evaporate like a magic trick! Use it once and you'll never leave home without it again. I have very curious and playful kids that fill up with sand at the lake, beach, park, and anywhere there is any sand to find. I don't know how I ever survived without Sand Gone!
Sand Gone comes in an attractive eight ounce jar with a screw-able lid. That makes it easy to store or carry with you on the go. Within the jar is a microfiber applicator. It is extremely soft but also durable. It can be cleaned by household washers and dryers when necessary. The applicator also has a strap across it to help secure it to the user's hand as the powder is applied. Putting on the powder can almost feel like a day at the spa, so don't be surprised if you find yourself looking for sand to roll around in on purpose! lol!
The dry, white powder is both non-toxic and non-talc. It also contains a hint of coconut fragrance. It smells yummy and soothing all at once! Sand Gone is best used when cleaning up while leaving the beach, however; Sand Gone works perfectly well when cleaning up after the sand box, playground or wherever one encounters sand. It's like having a "dry shower" from a jar. In addition to removing the sand, Sand Gone also removes the salt from your skin after a day at the beach. No more uncomfortable "scratchy feeling" under clothing during the drive home.
Sand Gone makes a fantastic addition to emergency supply kits of all sizes. In a major disaster you never know how long it will be before you can shower or what elements you might encounter, thus a product like Sand Gone can be a blessing in the hygiene department.
After using Sand Gone, you will quickly find that it becomes one of those must-haves at the beach, sandlot, or park. You will know to bring you sunblock and shades....but also your Sand Gone on every trip. I recommend Sand Gone and think it will be of great benefit to you and your family.
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All I Want for Christmas is... Five Finger Tees!
All I Want for Christmas is... Five Finger Tees!:
When I was choosing which T-Shirt to get from Five Finger Tees it seemed like it took forever. I must have spent hours on the sight laughing until I cried at all the funny tees available! I finally settled on the "Cops Love Me" shirt, because I knew all the boys would have a blast posing for pictures in it. A few of them backed out of an impromptu photo shoot when the Five Finger Tees Shirt arrived, but I have plans to get them in some compromising poses later so be on the look out for those coming soon, lol!
When I ordered my shirt selection it was really simple to choose the color and size. The site is fast and easy to navigate. We were all really surprised how quickly it arrived at the door. Seemed like it took less time to show up then it did to choose the one I wanted!
Everyone is having a lot of fun with my Five Finger Tees Shirt and I would buy from them again, no questions asked. I really believe anyone who shops with Five Finger Tees will be completely satisfied and impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of Five Finger Tees products.
*****
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A Huge Selection Of
Pop-Culture Shirts
If you are looking for Funny Shirts than you have to check out Five Finger Tees! I don't just buy from Five Finger Tees, sometimes when I am having a bad day I will just spend hours reading all the captions to get a good laugh. It has seriously become one of my favorite sites on the web! When you are shopping for your new wardrobe at Five Finger Tees you will be thrilled to learn about all the different choices available. Five Finger Tees caters to EVERYONE it seems, I challenge you to NOT find something that appeals to you because they have everything covered, even your Funny Bone! Media enthusiasts will be very impressed with Five Finger Tees selection of Movie Shirts and TV Shirts available. Everything is very current, but they haven't left out those very sought after Cult Classic Shirts either. It is a blast, and at times a Blast from the Past, to look through all of these great logos, sayings, and jokes relating to the silver screen. This is the perfect section to find a unique and thrilling gift for your friend or family members next special day.
Maybe you are the type of person who has something to say? Say it with Text Based Shirts from Five Finger Tees! These are a fantastic way to make statement, drive home a point, or just be a little silly in the work place! All Five Finger Tees are made from quality materials which ensures you will receive a quality product and in this economy quality is important. Make sure your voice is heard while wearing a quality made tee!
I can never find gifts for my Tech Savvy friends. I am just not on top of what gizmo and gadget is trending at the moment, and so I always suck at giving presents to my friends who LoVe this type of stuff. Five Finger Tees has saved me from this embarrassment with their Geek Shirts! These give an edge to my gift giving and always allow me to be on the top of the trends. I don't have to be worried about looking foolish at my friends parties anymore. Thanks again, Five Finger Tees!
Living in Pittsburgh is like living in the Zombie/Horror capitol of the world. We are famous for having macabre and scary movies filmed here in town. It is no wonder then why the Five Finger Tees Zombie/Horror Shirts are such a big hit around town here. It's as if everyone is wearing them! I think if Five Finger Tees sells many more of these shirts out here they should get an honorary show in next years NYC Fashion Week!
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With the upcoming elections right around the corner no one can resist the Political Shirts available at Five Finger Tees. It doesn't matter if you're a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or anything else you will find a shirt that represents your views at Five Finger Tees. They even have you covered if you are a protester with a wide array of humorous shirts mimicking many of the messages you might have seen at Occupy Wall Street.
Show off your technological savvy with a Video Game Shirt from Five Finger Tees. Brag about beating an impossible mission, laugh about a humorous title, or adorn a witty quip that represents your favorite character. Whatever your heart desires, Five Finger Tees has got it covered!
I don't think there is anything that Five Finger Tees doesn't have! Well... okay, they do not have Half Shirts, but for good reason, have you seen those things? I know a lot of the tweens think they look cute showing off their bellybuttons but in reality it passes from sweet into slutty anywhere past the age of five! As a parent I hate a lot of the clothes my teenagers want to wear and I hate the messages they send with their fashion even more! Shopping at Five Finger Tees allows a parent to keep their kids cool with their friends while choosing non-provocative clothes us moms and dads can feel comfy sending our kids outta the house in.
I will admit that their is a lot of ADULT ONLY content on many of the shirts available at Five Finger Tees, but at the same time I would rather buy from this mom and pop store then the big corporations. Five Finger Tees does have an Offensive Shirts section but if you chalk it up to humor, and keep the kiddies from aimlessly crusin' the site unsupervised, nothing at Five Finger Tees is crude or violent enough to make you want to stop shopping there. It's all a little risque and at times distasteful (yet, HILARIOUS!), but it's also all in good fun!
Show support for your favorite sports teams, or maybe some humor at the expense of the teams you hate, with Sports Shirts from Five Finger Tees! It's a great way to annoy your friends and support your hometown sports teams be it college or pro.
Everyone LoVes music, and what better way to share your musical preferences than with a Music Shirt from Five Finger Tees. You can LoVe Rock 'n Roll or Hate Boot Kickin' County and Five Finger Tees will help you to express that view to the world around you.
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I'm not sure the Animal Shirts section of Five Finger Tees is made for members of PETA, but it definitely will provide you with hours of giggles if your a pet owner! There are also some sweet shirts that just have nice pictures of exotic animals you might not get to see everyday that might interest you. I like animals, but I am not obsessive like many of my friends, so this is not my favorite section although it could be yours.
I'm an Irish Girl, heck I'd hope you'd know that by just looking at the name of my blog! lol! That is why I LoVe the Irish Shirts section of the Five Finger Tees website. Now I have never been big on Leprechauns, so I skip those, but I adore all the clovers. The drinking shirts are hilarious and will make good gifts for my brothers.
Five Finger Tees has a T-Shirt for any and every occasion. You have to check out their Holiday Shirts section for everything from Halloween Costumes to the perfect unique Christmas Gift to finish off all those "hard to buy for" types on your list.
The best part is that at the low prices they offer you can do all your shopping for a steal! They even give you FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $50! You can't ask for much more than all that. I plan to use Five Finger Tees this year to do my shopping because in this economy I am on a shoestring budget, but thanks to Five Finger Tees everyone will get a personalized gift that fits their personality and I won't end up in the poor house. With the HUGE selection available at Five Finger Tees I just know I will find something special for everyone I am shopping for.
Just think, if their selection is this cool for major Holidays think about all those smaller Holidays and Events they are sure to have fun wears for, like; Columbus Day, Sports Games, Teacher Appreciation Day, School Reunions, Grandparent's Day, Movie or Television Show Reunions, or even Election Day! You know no matter who you go to the ballot for in 2012 wearing a shirt from Five Finger Tees will get you noticed by the press!
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Once you put on a T-Shirt from Five Finger Tees you won't want to wear anything else ever again, but Five Finger Tees understands that there are times in life when you might need to take a moment away from Designer Tees no matter how incredible they are. This is why Five Finger Tees also allows their customers to buy Blank Tees. Yes it's true, Five Finger Tees really has thought of everything! Lots of sizes and colors these tees are just as impressive as all the rest.
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Herman Cain Supports the Legalization of Marijuana
Herman Cain Supports the Legalization of Marijuana:
Herman Cain Supports the States Rights to Legalize Marijuana
At a campaign stop in Urbandale, Iowa, Tuesday, Republican presidential
candidate Herman Cain said he supports letting states establish their
own laws regarding medical marijuana.
"If states want to legalize medical marijuana, I think that's a state's right," Cain said, according to NBC News.
"Because one of my overriding approaches to looking at all of these
issue --most of them belong at the state, because when you do something
federally . . . you try to force one-size-fits-all."
Cain is not the first, and he won't be the last to back some level of legalization for Marijuana. Cain's
fellow GOP presidential candidates Texas Rep. Ron Paul and Texas Gov.
Rick Perry have also voiced support for allowing state and local
discretion on the issue. Although Mitt Romney has flip-flopped on the issue I can even see him Decriminalizing Marijuana due to the fact that his wife suffers from Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
The federal government restricts consumption of marijuana under current
law, but 16 states and the District of Columbia have passed measures to
allow use of the drug in some form, causing friction between federal and
state authorities. Despite support in years past from President Obama
for reforming federal marijuana laws, the Drug Enforcement Agency
continues to raid dispensaries that operate where marijuana use is
legal on the state level.
A Gallup Poll conducted in October
found that half of the United States population supports legalizing the drug.
[via Chris Moody | The Ticket]
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Glenn Beck Transforming Mega Church into New GBTV Studios
Glenn Beck Transforming Mega Church into New GBTV Studios:
Glenn Beck is Transforming a Texas Mega Church into the New GBTV Studios
Glenn Beck is going religious but not in the way you might suspect, the GBTV owner is eyeing a Dallas/Southlake mega-church as the site for his newly launched online network. The Gateway Church recently moved to a new larger facility and now the Southlake Journal says Beck has been eyeing their old 60,774 square-foot building for his show, a building that provides an auditorium with seating for 1,700 people.
Southlake is a city in northeast Tarrant and southeast Denton Counties, Texas. A suburb of Fort Worth and Dallas, Southlake is known for exemplary public schools, Southlake Town Square, and Carroll High School's 7-time State Champion football team.
Beck’s spokesman Josh Raffel tells TVNewser, “Mercury Radio Arts is exploring its options for office and studio space in the area and this is part of that process.”
On his radio program over the summer, Beck talked about Southlake, saying, “I have to tell you, I love the people there. I just love the people there.”
Beck moved to the Dallas area over the summer after parting ways with Fox News. He launched GBTV on Sept. 12. His new place, even though he;s renting, is amazing! At $20k a month, that's right $20,000.00 a month, Beck and his family will not be missing the crowded, run down, dangerous streets of NYC. Beck and his family will be living in the Robin Leech style lap of luxury that would cause anyone down at Occupy Wall Street to riot!
I'll even admit, that while I don't want his home and I am truly happy for his success, I had a deep moment of ENVY when it became clear to me that two months of his rent would buy my house! Glenn has been giving out a lot of Charity as of late, maybe he will think of me someday. You think? lol! I'm happy to report the moment was fleeting. I am very happy for Glenn and his beautiful family and I hope they have a great time in their new home.
Beck's plans to convert the former Gateway Church into his media headquarters will go before the City Council for a final vote Nov. 15. Mercury Radio Arts, Beck's media company, wants to expand the second floor of the former mega-church by 21,000 square feet, something that wasn't part of the original zoning change submitted last month. Mayor Pro Tem Pamela Muller said they have to treat Beck's request for a zoning change the same as any other that comes to Southlake.
"We don't want to have the appearance that we're giving special treatment because of a potential star," Muller said.
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What Foods Are Making Thanksgiving More Expensive This Year?
What Foods Are Making Thanksgiving More Expensive This Year?:
The cost of a standard American Thanksgiving dinner keeps rising. In
2001, the holiday meal on average cost $35.04. This upcoming holiday, it
will be nearly $50. According to a report by the American Farm Bureau
Federation, the price of the Thanksgiving feast increased roughly 13
percent from last year alone.
Of course, the main culprit for this increase is the rising cost of
the food. While a relish tray decreased in price, all the other foods
examined cost more. A 16-pound turkey costs nearly $4, or 22 percent,
more than last year. Based on AFBF’s report, researchers at 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 11 main ingredients of a typical Thanksgiving dinner.
The AFBF’s annual report, its 26th in a row, looks at the traditional
foods consumed at an average 10-person Thanksgiving dinner. The price
estimates are based on Farm Bureau volunteers from around the country
who report the standard food prices without using special coupons or
deals.
According to the report, the foods include a 16-pound turkey, a
gallon of milk, a 30-ounce can of pumpkin pie mix, a half pint of
whipped cream, 14 oz. of cubed stuffing, a pound of green beans, 12
rolls, three pounds of sweet potatoes, 12 ounces of fresh cranberries, 2
pie shells, a 1-pound relish tray (carrots and celery) and various
other ingredients.
24/7 wall has examined 11 of the ingredients, looking
at how much the United States produces of each of these goods, and how
much the prices of the basic food commodities have changed over time.
11. One-Pound Relish Tray (carrots and celery)
2010 price: $0.77
2011 price: $0.76
Price change: -$0.01
Pct. change: -0.01 percent
The relish tray is the only item that declined in price from last
year. 68,000 acres of carrots were planted last year, which is less than
the two previous years, according to the USDA. Celery planting and
harvesting, on the other hand, is up slightly. The price of carrots
declined over a three-year period, while the price of celery is up over
that same period.
10. Two Pie Shells
2010 price: $2.46
2011 price: $2.52
Price change: $0.06
Pct. change: 2.4 percent
While a homemade pie is always a treat, for most Americans, pre-made
pie shells are the standard. Compared to last year, the price of two
shells went up by 6 cents, a 2.4 percent increase, which is in line with
inflation. In 2010, 91.3 billion eggs were produced in the U.S., up
from 90.4 billion in 2009. The U.S. production of wheat, another major
ingredient in pie crusts, dropped by approximately 4 million acres
between 2010 and 2011, and the price per metric ton increased by roughly
45 percent from last October.
9. Sweet Potatoes, 3 lbs.
2010 price: $3.19
2011 price: $3.26
Price change: $0.07
Pct. change: 2.1 percent
The price of three pounds of sweet potatoes has increased by about 7
cents in the last year. National production of the crop, nearly half of
which occurs in the state of North Carolina, jumped from 97,300 acres in
2008 to 116,900 acres in 2010.
8. Fresh Cranberries, 12. oz.
2010 price: $2.41
2011 price: $2.48
Price change: $0.07
Pct. change: 2.9 percent
While the gelatinous substance that comes in the shape of a can is a
common Thanksgiving dish, many American families opt for fresh cranberry
relish instead. Since last year, the cost of 12 ounces of cranberries
has increased by about 7 cents, a 2.9 percent increase. Cranberry
production in the past three years has gone up by 585,000 barrels, an 8
percent increase. In 2011, the U.S. produced 7,498,000 barrels of the
berries, almost all of which were grown in Massachusetts and Wisconsin.
7. Rolls, 12
2010 price: $2.12
2011 price: $2.30
Price change: $0.18
Pct. change: 8.5 percent
The price of 12 dinner rolls, the staple opening course at many
Thanksgiving dinners, has increased substantially in the past year,
jumping 8.5 percent to $2.30. The likely culprit is the rising cost of
wheat in the United States, which increased by roughly 45 percent per
metric ton from last year.
6. Green Peas, 1 lb.
2010 price: $1.44
2011 price: $1.68
Price change: $0.24
Pct. change: 16.6 percent
When it comes to the debt ceiling, the President
says America has to eat its peas. The USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council
could not agree more. “We take President Obama’s comment on the need to
‘eat our peas’ as a reference to the first lady’s push to get all
Americans to eat a more healthy diet as part of the Let’s Move
campaign,” the council’s director of marketing told The Los Angeles Times
in July. The national production of peas in this country has dropped
precipitously in the past three years from 205,400 acres in 2008 to
108,000 acres in 2010 — a drop of almost 20 percent. Yet, the price per
ton has fallen from $357 to $278. Consequently, a pound of green peas
now costs 16.6 percent more than it did in 2010.
5. Cubed Stuffing, 14 oz.
2010 price: $2.64
2011 price: $2.88
Price change: $0.24
Pct. change: 9.1 percent
Like most traditional Thanksgiving dishes, stuffing, or dressing,
comes in many varieties. In the south, they use day old white bread and
cornbread mixed with celery, onion and sausage. Other variations even
add oysters to the mix. The traditional cubed stuffing usually consists
of toasted bread, chicken broth and onions, all of which have increased
in price in the past year. Spring onions, in particular, more than
doubled in price.
4. Milk, 1 Gallon Whole
2010 price: $3.24
2011 price: $3.66
Price change: $0.42
Pct. change: 12.9 percent
For the kids sitting at the Thanksgiving dinner table, nothing is
better than a cool glass of milk. According to the National Dairy
Council, “Children ages 2 – 8 are encouraged to consume two cups of milk
or equivalent milk products each day, as recommended by the 2005
Dietary Guidelines for Americans.” The cost of a gallon of milk is up
12.9 percent from last year.
3. Whipping Cream, 0.5 pints
2010 price: $2.62
2011 price: $3.03
Price change: $0.41
Pct. change: 15.2 percent
No pumpkin pie is complete without a hefty dollop of whipped cream.
The price of milk has nearly doubled since 2009. A half-pint of whipping
cream, according to the survey, costs $0.41 more than it did last year.
That amounts to a 15.2 percent increase.
2. Pumpkin Pie Mix, 30-oz.
2010 price: $2.62
2011 price: $3.03
Price change: $0.41
Pct. change: 15.6 percent
It was a bad season for American-grown pumpkins. Generally damp
conditions and terrible storms — including Hurricane Irene a few months
ago — have decimated parts of the Northeast’s crop. Partially as a
result, the cost of two 15-oz. cans of pumpkin pie mix is up $0.41, more
than a 15 percent increase.
1. Turkey, 16-lb.
2010 price: $17.66
2011 price: $21.57
Price change: $3.91
Pct. change: 22.1 percent
According to the USDA, 248 million turkeys were raised in the U.S.
this year, 4 million more than last year. The largest percentage of
these birds was raised in Minnesota, which produced 46.5 million turkeys
this year. Despite the increase in production, the cost of a single
16-pound bird is up by nearly $4, or 22 percent, from 2010.
[via The Blaze]
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