Top Father’s Day Gifts-AdvoCare

Today is the seventh installment to Top Father’s Day Gifts. You can view all installments here.

AdvoCareToday’s featured company is AdvoCare. AdvoCare is a nutrition company specializing in health and wellness, weight management, energy and sports performance. You can view the full story here.

Our featured consultants are Chan & Debra Thomas. They have picked Rehydrate, AdvoCare Spark Energy Drink and the 24-Day Challenge Bundle as their top gifts.24-Day Challenge Bundle

“Rehydrate

  • Helps the body stay hydrated during physical activity
  • Provides a full spectrum of crucial electrolytes for improved electrolyte balance
  • Includes amino acids to help feed your muscles
  • Fuels your body with carbohydrates for energy production and sustained muscle endurance
  • Contains antioxidants to fight free radicals commonly produced during exercise
  • Helps prevent cramping during and after exercise”

“AdvoCare Spark Energy Drink

  • Available in Mango Strawberry, Pink Lemonade, Mandarin Orange, Fruit
  • Punch, Grape, Citrus and Cherry
  • Offered in pouches and canisters
  • Our #1 seller
  • The most nutritionally advanced energy drink on the market
  • Sugar-free, long-lasting energy*
  • Surprisingly fast-acting*
  • Contains 21 vitamins, minerals and nutrients designed to synergistically provide a healthy, balanced source of energy
  • Just 45 calories per serving
  • Sharpens mental focus”

“24-Day Challenge Bundle

  • Looking to jumpstart your weight loss? Looking to break through a plateau?
  • Then take the 24-day challenge! This bundle features everything you need to get you going toward your next goal.
  • Free Coaching!!”

To order, you can visit Chan & Debra’s website at www.601advocare.com. If you have any questions, you can contact them via email at 601advocare@gmail.com or via phone at (601)248-1990 or (601)248-0459.

Top Father’s Day Gifts-Initials, Inc.

Today kicks off my newest segment, Top Father’s Day Gifts. Since Father’s Day is right around the corner, I thought I would put together some of the top picks from different direct sales companies. Not only will you get some ideas for great gifts for dad, but you will also be helping mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, etc. to stay home with the kids, buy their son’s football gear, buy their daughter’s ballet lessons, pay their bills, etc.

Initials, Inc.Our first featured company is Initials, Inc. Initials, Inc. is a premier personalized handbag and accessories company in the Direct Selling Industry. It was started by two women who wanted to be at home with their families while also making a financial contribution to the family. You can read the full story here.

Our featured consultant is Jodi Truscott. She has chosen the Insulated Tote for her top Father’s Day gift. “The Initials, Inc. Insulated Tote is great for beach trips, lake
outings, baseball games, picnics and more.  You can take all of your “Must Keep Cold” items and add a bit of flair with FREE Personalization!”.

The Insulated Tote, regularly $44.00, is 50% off during May with a $35.00 purchase. What a great deal!

To order, you can go to Jodi’s website at www.nameyourbag.com. If you have any questions, you can contact her via email at NameYourBag@gmail.com or by phone at (916)847-2409. Also, make sure to like her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nameyourbag to keep up-to-date on her current events.

Top Father’s Day Gifts-Blessings Unlimited

Today is the second installment of Top Father’s Day Gifts. If you’re just now joining us, you can view the first one here.

Our second featured company is Blessings Unlimited. Blessings Unlimited was founded in 2006 by DaySpring Inc., the world’s leading producer of Christian greeting cards and gifts. You can read the full story here.

Our featured consultant is Tammy Klueger. She has chosen the Moments of Strength For Men Gift Book for her top Father’s Day Gift. “Moments of Strength for Men is written to encourage and strengthen a man’s walk with God which makes it a perfect gift for any dad.”

As an added bonus, Tammy has offered to giveaway this wonderful item to one of you lucky readers. All you have to do is leave a comment, including your email address, about who you would give the book to if you won. Giveaway will end on May 31, 2012 at 11:59 PM. Open to US only.

To order, you can go to Tammy’s website at http://www.myblessingsunlimited.net/tammyk/. If you have any questions, you can contact her via email at tklueger@gmail.com.

*Note: I am not responsible for the gifting of the prize. You will receive an email to confirm your win. You will have 48 hours to respond with your information, which will be forwarded to the consultant.

Top Father’s Day Gifts-Dove Chocolate Discoveries

Today is the third installment of Top Father’s Day Gifts. If you are just now joining us you can check out the others here.

Our third featured company is Dove Chocolate Discoveries. Dove Chocolate Discoveries was launched in February of 2007. It is one of the latest ventures of Mars, Inc. You can read the full story here.

Our featured consultant is Terra Schultz. She has chosen the Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Cocoa Rub, the Chocolate Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette and the Sweet ‘n’ Smoky Chocolate BBQ Sauce as her top Father’s Day Gifts. “Not only are these three items great on their own, they work wonderfully as a trio.  Create a marinade with the Balsamic Vinaigrette and Cocoa Rub and use the BBQ Sauce as a dipping option.”

As luck would have it, this trio is on sale. Regularly $34.00, you can get it for only $28.00 during the month of May.

To order, you can go to Terra’s website at www.terraluvschocolate.com. If you have any questions, you can contact her via email at tm.schultz@live.com or by phone at (573)289-1726. Also, make sure to like her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/terraluvschocolate to keep up-to-date on her current happenings.

Top Father’s Day Gifts-Wildtree Inc.

Today makes our fourth installment of Top Father’s Day Gifts. If you’re just now joining us, you can check out the others here.

Today’s featured company is Wildtree Inc. Wildtree Inc. was founded in 1996 by a woman who needed to find alternative dishes for her children due to medical conditions. You can read the full story here.

Our featured consultant is Rasika Mahajani. She has chosen Rancher’s Steak Rub, Java Rub, Cheddar Bacon Burger Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, Steak Sauce #9, Hickory Smoked Grapeseed Oil and Smoked Bacon Grapeseed Oil as her top Father’s Day gifts. “It’s grilling season! And what is a better way to surprise the dad who loves to grill or loves grilled food, than Wildtree’s all natural blends! Steak, pork chops, burgers, it’s all covered with my personal top picks. Our products are all natural; no preservatives, chemicals, fillers, dyes or MSG in any of our products! Family favorites from my family to yours!”

To order, you can got to Rasika’s website at www.mywildtree.com/Rasika. If you have any questions, you can contact her via email at WTByRasika@gmail.com or by phone at (513)445-3234.

Top Father’s Day Gifts-Rendi

Today makes the fifth installment of Top Father’s Day Gifts. If you’re just now tuning in, you can view the other wonderful items here.

Today’s featured company is Rendi. Rendi was founded by a woman who started a home decor business in order to create jobs for and empower women. Twenty years later, she’s doing it direct sales style. You can read the full story here.

Our feature consultant is Julie Evanson. She has chosen the personalized picture frames and wall signs as her top Father’s Day gifts. “Rendi does personalized picture frames and wall signs.  You get to choose the wording, the photos and even choose from different color schemes on some of the pieces.  If you upload a photo, they will print it and include it in the frame.  Otherwise, you can put a photo in when you receive it.  For the Picture This line of products, you upload a photo and it is actually printed directly on the wood.”

All pieces are custom-made on 100% recycled wood, made in the USA and guaranteed to ship out within 48 hours.  All pieces also come gift wrapped with the option of having them print a personal note card from you. The prices range from $19.95 – $39.95 with everything included + shipping and tax.

To order, you can visit Julie’s site at www.julie.rendistyle.com. If you have any questions, you can email her via juleschas@yahoo.com or by phone at (317)574-9477.

Top Father’s Day Gifts-Pampered Chef

This is the sixth installment of Top Father’s Day Gifts. If you are just now tuning in, you can check out all of the other wonderful products here.

Today’s featured company is Pampered Chef. Pampered Chef was founded in 1980 by a woman who wanted to preserve the tradition of family mealtimes. You can read the full story here.

Our featured consultant is Shari Koss. She has chosen the BBQ Essentials Set,the  BBQ Roasting Pan & Can Holder Set and the BBQ Pizza Pan Set as her top gifts. “There’s something for everyone’s budget.  Grilltastic deals for: You, Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, Brothers, Friends, Graduates and Teachers.”

To order, you can visit Shari’s site at www.pamperedchef.biz/sharikoss. If you have any questions, you can contact  her via email at chef.shari@yahoo.com or by phone at (818)632-5077.

Wishlist Wednesday

Wishlist Wednesday is a book blog hop where we will post about one book per week that has been on our wishlist for some time, or just added (it’s entirely up to you), that we can’t wait to get off the wishlist and onto our wonderful shelves.

So what do you need to do to join in?

  • Follow Pen to Paper as host of the meme.
  • Please consider adding the blog hop button to your blog somewhere, so others can find it easily and join in too! Help spread the word! The code will be at the bottom of the postunder the linky.
  • Pick a book from your wishlist that you are dying to get to put on your shelves.
  • Do a post telling your readers about the book and why it’s on your wishlist.
  • Add your blog to the linky at the bottom of this post.
  • Put a link back to pen to paper (http://vogue-pentopaper.blogspot.com) somewhere in your post.
  • Visit the other blogs and enjoy!

Seriously...I'm Kidding

“Sometimes the greatest things are the most embarrassing.” Ellen Degeneres’ winning, upbeat candor has made her show one of the most popular, resilient and honored daytime shows on the air. (To date, it has won no fewer than 31 Emmys.) Seriously… I’m Kidding, Degeneres’ first book in eight years, brings us up to date about the life of a kindhearted woman who bowed out of American Idol because she didn’t want to be mean. Lively; hilarious; often sweetly poignant.

This is on my wishlist just because I like Ellen and I want to read her book.

Juries, Fireflies & More

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

Currently reading:

The Runaway Jury

Finished reading:

Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain

Next reading:

Firefly Lane

Tempers Flare

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My teaser…The Runaway Jury by John Grisham

Rohr’s legendary temper was boiling, but he had long since learned to use it to his advantage. His occasional friend Cable kept his distance without holding his tongue. The spectators were treated to a loosely controlled brawl.

Unfamiliar Words

Musing Mondays is hosted by MizB at Should be Reading.

This week’s question is:

If you come across an unfamiliar word, do you stop and look it up right away?

Normally I’ll try to figure it out on my own. Occasionally I’ll look something up if I really want to know and I can’t figure it out.

Forgetfullnes, The Fridge & More

monday-mingle-vlog-meme

Thanks for joining me for Monday Mingle hosted by Jennifer from Eighty MPH Mom. Each week three different questions are posted. and we answer by blogging or vlogging. Come link up with us and join the fun!

This week’s questions:

1. What do you forget most often?

2. If we moved your refrigerator right now, what might we find under it?

3. What was one of your proudest moments when you were in school?

My answers:

1. Uhh…everything? (I’ve had a really bad memory problem lately)

2. Dust, cat toys….

3. Graduating

Happy Memorial Day!

I know this is a little late but I just couldn’t get to it earlier today. Since it’s Memorial Day, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite patriotic songs.

Summer 2012

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Welcome to Monday’s Music Moves Me hosted by XmasDolly. Come join in as we link up to showcase anything music.

This week’s theme is….“FREEBIE”!

Since summer is almost here, I figured I’d pick a few songs that I think will be hot this summer.

Shopping, Jello & More

Acting Balanced

Monday Quiz About Me is a weekly meme hosted by Heather from Acting Balanced.  Each week we get together to answer 4 questions. Everyone adds a fifth question of their own for hoppers to answer via comments. Link up and join us!

This week’s questions:

1. Finish this sentence – The thing I dislike most about shopping is….

2. What is your favorite flavor of jello?

3. If you could trade places with anyone in the world for one day who would you be and why?

4. Who changes the lightbulbs at your house?

My answers:

1. Trying on clothes to make sure the fit.

2. Strawberry.

3. No one in particular but I’d probably choose an actress.

4. My mom or me.

My question:

Riding mower or push mower?

Dogs, Summer & Stilettos

Showcase Sunday is a weekly meme hosted by Vicky @ Books Biscuits and Tea. The point of this meme is to showcase the books you bought, received or downloaded in the past week.

Won:

I’ve Got You Covered by Toni Sinns

I've Got You Covered

Mistress, Inc. by Niobia Bryant

Mistress, Inc.

Gifted:

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty...

Library:

None this week

Bought:

A Cup of Comfort for Mothers &; Daughters: Stories That Celebrate a Very Special Bond by Colleen Sell

A Cup of Comfort for Mother...

Becoming Fearless: My Ongoing Journey Of Learning to Trust God by Michelle Aguilar

Becoming Fearless: My Ongoi...

The Black Stiletto by Raymond Benson

The Black Stiletto: The Fir...

Just The Way You Are by Barbara Freethy

Just the Way You Are

The Summer I Learned to Dive by Shannon McCrimmon

The Summer I Learned to Dive

Dog Nanny by Ann Whitaker

Dog Nanny

Miss World by Randi Black

Miss World

Spell Checked (No Uncertain Logic #1) by C.G. Powell

Spell Checked  (No Uncertai...

True of Blood (Witch Fairy #1) by Bonnie Lamer

True of Blood (Witch Fairy #1)

Wicked Desires (Wicked Affairs #1) by Eliza Lloyd

Wicked Desires (Wicked Affa...

Moon Dance (Vampire for Hire #1) by J.R. Rain

Moon Dance (Vampire for Hir...

Bound (Arelia LaRue #1) by Kira Saito

Bound, An Arelia LaRue Novel

What about you? What goodies did you pick up this week?