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Thursday, January 30, 2014
Papa Johns - Order $15 in Pizza - and get a FREE Large pizza (thru Feb 2)
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
KMART and SEARS - FREE points = $1 at each store! (thru 2/1)
FREE 1000 points = $1 to spend at KMART
To get points simply click the link above and then click on the Surprise points image on the screen
Must get points by 2/1/14 and then use them 2/2-2/8/14
THEN get FREE 1000 points = $1 to spend at SEARS
To get points simply click the link above and then click on the Surprise points image on the screen
Must get points by 2/1/14 and then use them 2/2-2/8/14
This freebie is for the FIRST 5,000 per day that click on the local ad - so if you don't win today - try again earlier tomorrow!
This freebie is for the FIRST 5,000 per day that click on the local ad - so if you don't win today - try again earlier tomorrow!
I know it's not a lot, but every $1 adds up - you can use with a coupon to get a FREEBIE- or simply buy a $1 item = FREE!
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Whole Foods (Broad St) - Feb 1st and 4th - Grand Opening Events and FREEBIES!
At 300 N. Broad St., the Whole Foods Market Broad St. store will host a Community Preview Party Saturday, Feb. 1 from 12 to 3 p.m. and Opening Day Ceremonies Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 8 a.m. The events are free and open to the public.
The community will have the opportunity to attend a Preview Party Saturday, Feb. 1 from 12 to 3 p.m. with a sneak peek of the 25,000-square-foot store! Kid friendly event!
The Whole Foods Market Broad St. store will open for business on Tuesday, Feb. 4 with FREE coffee and refreshments at 7:45 a.m., opening ceremonies at 8:15 a.m. and doors opening at 9 a.m.
The first 500 shoppers at the store will receive the new line of New Orleans reusable bags with Whole Foods Market product samples. Shoppers can also enjoy special store opening sales and music, as well as tips and tours with the Whole Foods Market healthy eating educators.
The Whole Foods Market Broad St. store anchors the ReFresh Project, a 60,000-square-foot development that aims to stimulate growth in New Orleans’ Broad Street commercial corridor and to improve access to fresh, high-quality food and health-related programs in the community. Whole Foods Market offers products that are free of artificial preservatives, flavorings, colors, high-fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils.
Not sure what to buy? I suggest a CHANTILLY KING CAKE - they were on sale today for $7.99 (reg price $12.99) - here is more info on ALL their YUMMY King cake flavors!
SHOP SHOP SHOP - for a cause! February 4-8 at ALL New Orleans area locations!
For an opening week celebration that begins Feb. 4, the Whole Foods Market Broad St. store will donate one percent of the first five day’s net sales to non-profits whose missions serve children, seniors, personal and workforce development, empowerment, arts, social justice, beautification/environment, music, and culture. The Arabella Station and Veterans locations will also participate and donate their net sales.
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Gymboree - FREE shipping- no minimums!
Gymboree - SALE plus free shipping! Take advantage of SALE items - or purchase for Valentines and Easter now! I love free shipping with no minimums - you can just buy that one thing you were looking for:)
Free Shipping with no minimum purchase at Gymboree!
Valid 1/30-2/2
Don't forget - if you have GYMBUCKS to use - take advantage of free shipping so you don't have to go to the store - and you have a better selection! Gymbucks expires on Feb 2!
Jeans - are Buy one get one 50% off!
Accessories are Buy one get one 50% off!
Leggings and Tees are only $8 each!
$16 dresses!
And guess what? Gymboree has gone CHEVRON crazy too!
This shirt is in multiple colors - as low as $6.99! |
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Thred Up - get $10 off a purchase! Just pay shipping!
Don't have an account? Get one here (it's free!) - AND you get a FREE $10 credit!
Pick a few items to get FREE with your $10 credit! Brands include: Gap - Ann Taylor - BCBG - Banana Republic - Gymboree - and more!
Shipping is CRAZY Reasonable - $2.99 for the 1st item and $0.99 for each additional item
(or FREE with a $50 order)
You can also SIGN UP HERE to get info on the LAUNCH of HANDBAGS/PURSES - all designer brands!
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ThredUP- FREE $10 credit - shipping is $2.99 for first item and 99 cents after that or FREE with $50 order...
There are many items way under $10 - so get some free clothes- this is a consignment type site online for KIDS or WOMENS CLOTHING - so some are used - but some are new with tags! I just looked at Gymboree and their is a jacket for $7.99 - but items as low as $2.99!
UPDATE: I got (2) girls shorts for 48 cents after credit (new with tags and Gymboree!) - only paid for shipping basically!
If you place an order, it comes very professionally wrapped and also includes a bag to send off any of your clothes to sell!
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GIVEAWAY - Set of Jamberry Nail Design Art
Have you ever heard of Jamberry? Me neither! But its really cool art for your nails - and much cheaper than a nail salon! When I had the chance to review these products, I couldn't wait to try them out!
It's quite simple - you pick a size near your nail size and stick it on your nail...trim the excess...and blow dry it (this allows the adhesive to stick). And stick it does! I did a test with mine - I put a Jamberry nail on my pinky and painted my other nails on Sunday - see picture below:
Then I took another picture the NEXT Sunday - and you can clearly see my nail polish has chipped off a lot - but the Jamberry nail is STILL on there - the same as it was a week ago!
Here are some other benefits I noticed:
- Immediately after putting them on, my nails were dry! So no more waiting hours to make sure my nails are dry - or going to bed only to wake up with sheet lines in them - they were perfect and stayed that way! Same goes for your toes - you can instantly put your socks and shoes back on!
- You can mix and match - simply pick a few designs (patterns and solid colors are available) OR paint some of you nails with polish to change it up a bit - be creative!
- Here are the instructions To remove them, but mine came off easily with a swipe of nail polish remover and once I got it up a little, I pulled and it came off easily (even after wearing for a week!) - no nail damage - and then you can apply a new set!
There is also an option to DESIGN YOUR OWN nails - so if you want photos of your kids (or your animals) or your favorite beach photo, or whatever else on your nails - this is for you:)
1 "strip" can be used for 2 nails (1 on each hand) PLUS you can use the middle for your toes! See all the design options here - solids, stripes, patterns, sports, and more!
If you Buy 3 sheets, you get 1 FREE = $45 total ($11.25 each)
The adult size sheet has (18) strips = 36 nails and toes to apply = 3 applications and a few extras for mix and match and all the middles:)
I picked out a KIDS size sheet - since the strips are smaller it includes (42) strips = 84 nails and toes to apply = 8 applications!
I grabbed some Green with Polka Dots and Metallic Gold ones to
wear for MARDI GRAS!
And they have licensed LSU designs too - I also found a Black and Gold Stripe design for SAINTS fans!
LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? Red Runner Nails is an independent consultant for Jamberry Nails - you can have a nail party with a few friends and get yours FREE - or you can sign up to be a consultant for $99 and your kit includes $60 in FREE nail sheets PLUS lots of other fun stuff!
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GIVEAWAY ALERT!
Red Runner Nails is giving away (1) SET of Nail Design Wraps - valued at $15! Winners will be chosen at random and Red Runner will mail the design of your choice to you (any design up to $15)!
Giveaways ends Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at midnight
Giveaways ends Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at midnight
NOTE: All opinions listed above are my own. Nail art was donated by Red Runner Nails, an independent Jamberry Consultant, for review and giveaway purposes.
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Victoria's Secret - After Hours Party (Feb 9)
VICTORIA's SECRET is having an After Hours party and you are invited!
Enjoy FREE hand massages - live DJ - giveaways and more!
ALSO, receive $25 off $100 purchase = $75
AND get FREE truffles with your $75 purchase too!
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Enjoy FREE hand massages - live DJ - giveaways and more!
ALSO, receive $25 off $100 purchase = $75
AND get FREE truffles with your $75 purchase too!
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Chevron Scarf - only $6.95 and FREE shipping!
A MUST FOR EVERY WHO DAT FAN!!!
The scarf features chevron print, an infinity shape, and comes in five color options. It is very light weight and is almost gauze like in its appearance.
Colors: Black, Black/Tan, Coral, Lavender, Rust (burnt orange), Teal (a little darker than it appears in product image), Olive Green, Navy Blue, Red, Mustard Yellow, Tan, Turquoise, ,Black/White/Gray, Yellow/White/Gray, and Pink
They have added a few more FALL COLORS TOO!
Regular price - $26.00 each -
SALE PRICE $6.95 and FREE SHIPPING with the code LOVECHEVRON
GET YOURS HERE!
BONUS: At checkout you can get another scarf (Aztec print) for only $2.99 - free shipping still! Here are the 2 color options!
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Monday, January 27, 2014
Pottery Barn Kids - FREE Cookie Decorating Party (Feb 8)
Cookie Decorating at Pottery Barn Kids - they have partnered with
Williams Sonoma to have a FREE Cookie Decorating Party!
Saturday, February 8th at 11am
Indulge your little one's sweet tooth and join us for a
special cookie decorating event. Kids can decorate a
cookie for free! Space is limited, so call your local
special cookie decorating event. Kids can decorate a
cookie for free! Space is limited, so call your local
Pottery Barn Kids store to RSVP today.
TIMES: 11-11:30 am, and 11:30am-12:00 pm
Our local location:
Lakeside Shopping Center
3301 Veterans Blvd, Metarie, LA 70002 Phone: 504-833-1248
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Easy Can Soup! Recipe - just pour and heat!
Super simple meal - I spent about $8 at Winn Dixie for all the ingredients
and the recipe made a TON of soup!
What you need:
1 package of taco seasoning
1 can of Ro-tel (or diced tomatoes only is less spicy)
1 can of chicken broth
1 can of black beans
1 can of pinto beans
1 can of enchilada sauce
1 can of cream of chicken
1 can of corn
1 can of chicken (or shredded chicken)
Optional: Cheese and Sour cream (once served)
Optional: Cheese and Sour cream (once served)
What you do:
Dump all the ingredients in the crockpot or stove and heat it up!
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Starbucks - Register and get a FREE Drink! (thru 2/7)
Join My Starbucks Rewards by registering your Starbucks Card and get a FREE drink (just for registering!)
Must sign up between 1/27-2/7. New members only.
(HINT: Sign up someone else in your household if you already have an account!)
Register HERE! (you may need to download the app below or get a card in store first - see below)
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Here’s how My Starbucks Rewards works: earn Stars by paying with a registered Starbucks Card, the Starbucks mobile app or by entering Star codes from specially marked Starbucks products in the grocery store. We’ll treat you to your favorites on the house: free drinks, free food, free refills and more
Three easy ways to join:
Register any Starbucks Card including a Teavana® Card (you must get the card in store- it's free just ask)Enter a Star code
Download the free Starbucks app (you don't need the physical card to do this)
PLUS you get a FREE Drink or Food item on your BIRTHDAY!
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
FREE! Coupon for Old Orchard Apple Juice!
Old Orchard Juice products is offering a FREE coupon to get 64 oz juice - totally free!
Coupon redeemable for one (1) FREE 64oz bottle of any variety of Old Orchard juice or drink. Maximum value: $3.49
They are sold locally at Rouse's Supermarkets (in the New Orleans area) - it takes a few steps (only a few minutes) to get one!
Here is what to do to get yours:
1) Join the Old Orchard Fan Club here (you must click the link to get your points in the email they send you) = 1000 points
2) Subscribe to the 3 newsletters = 300 points
3) Click Your Done - "view your account"...then click "earn rewarding points" (on the left side of screen) - then click "ways to earn points"
4) Click "shelf stable juice survey" = 1000 points
You now have 2300 points! Redeem your points in THE REWARD STORE for a COUPON for a FREE Juice (2000 points) - It will be mailed to you shortly!
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I HEART V-DAY SALES - 50% off all items and free shipping! (1/24 only!)
This week, Valentine's inspired accessories for you for Fashion Friday- hearts, bows, red and pink. All at 50% off the regular price and ship for FREE with the coupon code BEMINE.
CHECK OUT THE VALENTINE SALES HERE!
Remember - when you enter code BEMINE - the price is reduced 50%! No shipping - no tax!
Jewelry - Shoes - Hats - anything red or pink:)
There is jewelry from about $5.00 shipped and everything else is ALL under $10.00 shipped. They will ship in time for Valentine's Day and will make for perfect gifts for teachers, girlfriends, and daughters - or yourself:)
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CHECK OUT THE VALENTINE SALES HERE!
Remember - when you enter code BEMINE - the price is reduced 50%! No shipping - no tax!
Jewelry - Shoes - Hats - anything red or pink:)
There is jewelry from about $5.00 shipped and everything else is ALL under $10.00 shipped. They will ship in time for Valentine's Day and will make for perfect gifts for teachers, girlfriends, and daughters - or yourself:)
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Best Picture Nominees - AMC Movie Bundle Deals (2/22 and 3/1)
Want to see all the Best Picture Nominees for the upcoming Oscars? You can see them ALL in 2 days (Saturday 2/22 and 3/1)
See All the Movies & Save $10 with a Two-Day Pass ($60 for both days) = $6.66/movie
See all nine films on both days for just $60. AMC Stubs members will get $5 AMC Stubs Bonus Bucks for each event day - a total of $10 AMC Stubs Bonus Bucks. This special deal is only available at the box office. If you want to purchase tickets for either Saturday - you can purchase online below:LOCAL THEATRE: Elmwood Palace 20
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Saturday, February 22 - Four movies for just $30 Get Tickets
View Participating TheatresPhilomena
Start Time: 12:00PM
MPAA Rating: PG-13
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Dallas Buyer's Club
Start Time: 2:00PM
MPAA Rating: R
MPAA Rating: R
The Wolf of Wall Street
Start Time: 4:15PM
MPAA Rating: R
MPAA Rating: R
12 Years A Slave
Start Time: 8:15PM
MPAA Rating: R
MPAA Rating: R
Saturday, March 1 - Five movies for just $40 Get Tickets
View Participating TheatresNebraska
Start Time: 12:00PM
MPAA Rating: R
MPAA Rating: R
Captain Phillips
Start Time: 2:15PM
MPAA Rating: PG-13
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Her
Start Time: 4:45PM
MPAA Rating: R
MPAA Rating: R
American Hustle
Start Time: 7:55PM
MPAA Rating: R
MPAA Rating: R
Gravity
Start Time: 10:30PM
MPAA Rating: PG-13
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Audubon Aquarium/Insectarium FREE Admission for Orleans Parish (Jan 25)
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is offering Free Admission for Orleans Parish Residents on Saturday, January 25, 2014. No coupon needed - just show up with photo id.
Free admission Offer is for residents of Orleans parish only and residents must have a photo ID or valid proof of Orleans parish residency to participate.
This is for the Aquarium and Insectarium ONLY (not the zoo) both are within a few blocks of each other so make a day of it! More info here
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FREE tickets to see Auditions for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Feb 1-2)
FOX’s hit show is travelling the country and holding auditions to find the best dancers for the upcoming season and we're coming to NOLA FOR TWO DAYS ONLY.
We're inviting local fans to join Nigel and your favorite judges in the very intimate studio audience and watch the country’s best dancers compete for a spot on the new season! The show is taping Saturday, February 1st and Sunday, February 2nd at The Ernest N Morial Convention Center. We are only using a small portion of the Theater so you will be able to see all the dancing up close!
Sat., Feb 1 - shows at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm
Sun, Feb 2 - shows at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm
You can get up to (4) passes per email address - if you are on your phone, just copy and paste the link to print your tickets later (email them to yourself)
This is AUDITIONS so some will be good and some will be bad - the REAL JUDGES ARE THERE and the show will be filmed and shown on tv.
The minimum age to attend is 14. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to be part of the television phenomenon and show local support as the show comes to New Orleans for the first time ever! For more information and to print free tickets, please CLICK HERE.
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PARENTS and TECHNOLOGY: Do you know what your children are doing (or are able to do)?
It's 8 pm...do you know where your teen or pre-teen is? Let's hope they are home already...and you think they are safe and secure there right? But lurking in the darkness is the thing we created called "technology" and there is much to know about the dangers that exist with it, especially for young, naïve children.
I recently attended a presentation at my daughter's school with an FBI agent who talked about some scary topics that we as parents don't want to discuss. It amazed me how many parents in the room were SO CLUELESS when it came to these topics - I heard one say she was only worried about the Snapchat app...that is the least of our problems as parents. Your first thought in reading some of this will be "NOT MY CHILD" - but as a parent you need to EDUCATE yourself AND your children on the world wide web and what is actually out there.
And don't ever say "Not my Child" because you never know when or if it will be.
I took many notes during the meeting - I include them for you here, but I also added a few of my own too
I have watched many episodes of To Catch a Predator...and what did I learn? They come in ALL sizes, shapes, ages, and more. The fact is they are out there usually pretending to be a young teen themselves and they are good at MANIPULATING - and they learn to use this tool from behind a computer screen.
They are usually not Pedophiles. Pedophiles target pre-pubescent children, while online predators typically target adolescents who engage in risky online behavior.
Can I suggest to watch the movie TRUST - watch it first by yourself, then decide if your kids are old enough to handle the information (it is rated R) but it is a VERY REALISTIC movie depicting a online predator, his victim, and her family.
Many assume that children at risk are neglected or from dysfunctional homes. However, ALL children, even those from supportive families may be at risk.
I already know what a few of you are thinking:
Talk to them about putting personal info on it - a pic in their uniform just gave someone a LOT of information.
Pictures taken on your iPhone have data that states the location - so your picture posted in Hawaii just told someone that you are not home right now. You can turn this feature off: Settings - Privacy - Location Services - Camera "Off" (mine was turned on before I wrote this!)
Here is an article about how FAST photos can travel on the Internet and also what someone can learn about you - all from facebook!
I don't get it...but teens (and pre-teens) are doing it...Girls think nothing of sending a nude-ish photo of themselves. WHY? To get a guy. To keep a guy. Or Just because they can.
And what does he do? SHOW HIS FRIENDS of course!
I remember watching a Dr. Phil episode where they asked 8-10 girls if they had sent photos and they all raised their hand. He then asked how many of the boys shared the photos with others - they ALL raised their hand.
They don't understand that those photos can resurface ANYWHERE on the internet - ANYTIME in their LIFETIME! They have no control after they hit the send button.
INTERESTING FACT I LEARNED: Having a picture of an underage person is child pornography. Sending it to someone else online= internet trafficking. EVEN if your child is only 15 years old, your child can still be charged if he/she has underage pictures in their possession.
EACH picture = 5 years in prison
A Video is broken down by frame so a 5 minute video = 60 years in prison
Scary enough to talk to your kids about how to handle this IF it comes up??? I think so!
So as I sat down to write this, a local TV station tweeted this article:
http://www.wwltv.com/news/Galliano-Parents-Say-Bullying-Led-To-Sons-Suicide-241208871.html
If this doesn't hit close to home, this young boy took his life because of the pressures and stresses he received from bullying. A quote from the article (from the boy's mother) is the perfect ending to this post...
"One word that's inappropriate can crush somebody's soul," said Maureen Strong.
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All opinions listed above are mine. I used my own opinions, NetSmartz and the information obtained from the FBI agent's presentation as resources for data/statistics above. I am not an expert on any of the topics mentioned above - I do not guarantee that my information listed above is totally accurate - it is simply to help get parents thinking on the topics mentioned.
I recently attended a presentation at my daughter's school with an FBI agent who talked about some scary topics that we as parents don't want to discuss. It amazed me how many parents in the room were SO CLUELESS when it came to these topics - I heard one say she was only worried about the Snapchat app...that is the least of our problems as parents. Your first thought in reading some of this will be "NOT MY CHILD" - but as a parent you need to EDUCATE yourself AND your children on the world wide web and what is actually out there.
And don't ever say "Not my Child" because you never know when or if it will be.
I took many notes during the meeting - I include them for you here, but I also added a few of my own too
ONLINE PREDATORS
I have watched many episodes of To Catch a Predator...and what did I learn? They come in ALL sizes, shapes, ages, and more. The fact is they are out there usually pretending to be a young teen themselves and they are good at MANIPULATING - and they learn to use this tool from behind a computer screen.
They are usually not Pedophiles. Pedophiles target pre-pubescent children, while online predators typically target adolescents who engage in risky online behavior.
Can I suggest to watch the movie TRUST - watch it first by yourself, then decide if your kids are old enough to handle the information (it is rated R) but it is a VERY REALISTIC movie depicting a online predator, his victim, and her family.
VICTIMS
According to Netsmartz.org (the same presentation I watched in the meeting), victims are usually age 13-15 and mostly girls...but 25% are boys. If they encounter an online predator once, it will most likely happen again because they are vulnerable.Many assume that children at risk are neglected or from dysfunctional homes. However, ALL children, even those from supportive families may be at risk.
SIGNS
Very secretive...When you walk in, and the computer screen gets minimized...Instant messaging hours a day...Receiving calls from unknown or blocked numbers...Gets highly agitated if cannot get online...If it seems odd, it is worth investigating a little!
HOW TO AVOID/BE PRO-ACTIVE
- BE A SNOOP! I had a friend that I told to check his son's text messages. He told me that was his son's personal business and his son was only 14...so he wasn't worried. A few months later, he mentioned his son was punished - He finally read his text messages.
- DOWNLOAD AN APP -use technology to your benefit and download an app on your child's phone to watch/monitor what they are doing
- TALK - TALK - TALK. Have open communication with your kids about technology. And what they need to look for and how to not get backed into a bad situation.
- BE FRIENDS. Be your child's friend on Facebook - Snapchat - Twitter - whatever. If they don't give you the password to their accounts, then they lose their phone/computer.
I already know what a few of you are thinking:
- "We keep our computer in the family area where they can't get away with anything." BUT Iphones and Ipods allow the internet to be accessible in their hands. My daughter has a school provided laptop to do homework - and I can promise you - whenever I ask, she is always doing homework...um no.
- "I have parental controls on our computer to block certain websites." Predators don't just hangout on porn sites...and these kids today know technology WAY better than we do - and can easily hack through these things if they want to (just look at how easy it is for your toddler to use your Iphone - it comes natural to them).
- "My kids are too young - this doesn't apply to me." If they are on the internet, they are NOT too young. Just use age appropriate talks - NetSmartz.org offers lots of resources to help! If they are not on the Internet yet, one day they will be so make sure you are educated and ready to protect them.
WHAT TO PUT ONLINE?
Make sure your facebook page is not public (and your kids if they have one)Talk to them about putting personal info on it - a pic in their uniform just gave someone a LOT of information.
Pictures taken on your iPhone have data that states the location - so your picture posted in Hawaii just told someone that you are not home right now. You can turn this feature off: Settings - Privacy - Location Services - Camera "Off" (mine was turned on before I wrote this!)
Here is an article about how FAST photos can travel on the Internet and also what someone can learn about you - all from facebook!
SEXTING
I don't get it...but teens (and pre-teens) are doing it...Girls think nothing of sending a nude-ish photo of themselves. WHY? To get a guy. To keep a guy. Or Just because they can.
And what does he do? SHOW HIS FRIENDS of course!
I remember watching a Dr. Phil episode where they asked 8-10 girls if they had sent photos and they all raised their hand. He then asked how many of the boys shared the photos with others - they ALL raised their hand.
They don't understand that those photos can resurface ANYWHERE on the internet - ANYTIME in their LIFETIME! They have no control after they hit the send button.
INTERESTING FACT I LEARNED: Having a picture of an underage person is child pornography. Sending it to someone else online= internet trafficking. EVEN if your child is only 15 years old, your child can still be charged if he/she has underage pictures in their possession.
EACH picture = 5 years in prison
A Video is broken down by frame so a 5 minute video = 60 years in prison
Scary enough to talk to your kids about how to handle this IF it comes up??? I think so!
CYBERBULLYING
This is something new to us as parents...There was always a "bully" at school, but this is SO much bigger than that. This is kids taking their bullying to social media and destroying another child. They can photoshop pictures...they can send mean texts...they can create fake profiles using your child's identity and information...they can post a fight video to humiliate them...It snowballs quickly and should be taken very seriously - and not by mom sending an email saying "this is Suzie's mother and you better stop right now" - Take it to the school - take it to the police - stop it before it's too late.
So as I sat down to write this, a local TV station tweeted this article:
http://www.wwltv.com/news/Galliano-Parents-Say-Bullying-Led-To-Sons-Suicide-241208871.html
If this doesn't hit close to home, this young boy took his life because of the pressures and stresses he received from bullying. A quote from the article (from the boy's mother) is the perfect ending to this post...
"One word that's inappropriate can crush somebody's soul," said Maureen Strong.
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All opinions listed above are mine. I used my own opinions, NetSmartz and the information obtained from the FBI agent's presentation as resources for data/statistics above. I am not an expert on any of the topics mentioned above - I do not guarantee that my information listed above is totally accurate - it is simply to help get parents thinking on the topics mentioned.
My blog TIFF'S DEALS is to post about deals and discounts to help save money. I wrote this article simply because I felt passionate about this topic. Please consider sharing this information with other parents - and remember it can NEVER be too early to start educating your children!
King Cake Review and GIVEAWAY: The PeaceBaker
Our king cake is yeast free, gluten free, soyfree, dairyfree, vegan and kosher!!
And I thought - What can that possibly taste like? I have worked many Organic food shows around the country myself and eaten many "cardboard cookies" over the years...but the Peace Baker offers a king cake that has such an AMAZING TASTE! If I didn't tell you all those things above their king cake is free of - you would NEVER know - there is nothing missing in the taste!
The king cake is 10" round with a cinnamon sugar flavor. It reminded me of a cinnamon pound cake...but was so MOIST and just melted in my mouth! I love that the icing is drizzled in the purple, gold, and green with a hint of sparkles...this gives it such a unique look! I also loved the "pool" of icing that swirled together in the middle (I may or may not have licked the box clean afterward!)
I do not have any food allergies myself (and am thankful my kids don't either) but I can only imagine how hard it is for those struggling with such allergies to watch everyone else enjoy the Mardi Gras season filled with King Cakes that would cause them a severe allergic reaction. The PeaceBaker offers the perfect solution - and everyone can eat it and LOVE it, food allergies or not!
They are sold at their bakery in Metairie located on Veterans (in the TJMaxx parking lot across from Lafreniere Park) for $25.00 each - shipping is an additional $2 and includes beads in the packaging!
If you are in New Orleans, The PeaceBaker king cakes are also sold at the following locations: The Green Fork, Sacred Grinds, and The New Orleans Co-op
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:
The PeaceBaker is a dedicated gluten-free kitchen free of wheat, barley, spelt, and rye and they offer baked goods that address the common allergens affecting their customers. I have tasted many of their baked items, and I promise they taste really good!
Mini King Cakes are $3.95 each! They have plenty of gluten-free cookies, pastries, and bread! I also found allergy bracelets that can be purchased to ensure the safety of little ones with food allergies too!
If you are in New Orleans, The PeaceBaker king cakes are also sold at the following locations: The Green Fork, Sacred Grinds, and The New Orleans Co-op
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:
The PeaceBaker is a dedicated gluten-free kitchen free of wheat, barley, spelt, and rye and they offer baked goods that address the common allergens affecting their customers. I have tasted many of their baked items, and I promise they taste really good!
Mini King Cakes are $3.95 each! They have plenty of gluten-free cookies, pastries, and bread! I also found allergy bracelets that can be purchased to ensure the safety of little ones with food allergies too!
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GIVEAWAY ALERT!
The Peacebaker has given me a FREE KING CAKE to giveaway to one lucky fan! Winner will be chosen at random and winner can pick up at their Veterans Blvd. location. King cake must be picked up before March 4, 2014
Giveaways ends Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at midnight
Giveaways ends Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at midnight
NOTE: All opinions listed above are my own. King cakes were donated by The PeaceBaker for review and giveaway purposes.
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