Earn points at Recyclebank!

Recyclebank has a current Winter Beauty Program, where you can learn about sustainable beauty products like Pantene.  Check out this link for more information: http://on.fb.me/rb_eb1

If you're not a member of Recyclebank yet, click this link to join!  It's free and a great way to earn points for special deals/coupons!

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Smiley360.com

 
What is Smiley360.com?  In a nutshell, smiley360.com is a network of consumers that participate in social media programs and receive different products/services to review.  There is no cost to join and you get to be among the first people to learn about new brands and products.  There are zero obligations and no pressure to buy anything -- they just want your feedback.


I've only been a member of smiley360.com for a year, but I've already had several missions and I like the way it works.  It's similar to BzzAgent, if you're familiar with it, but I feel like it's easier to get missions on Smiley because you receive a questionnaire about the mission and you find out right away if you qualify.    You are awarded "smiles" every time you share your feedback and the more smiles you accumulate the more missions you qualify for. 

Here's a quick rundown of the member levels from the Smiley website:

STATUS

Status is your rating within the smiley360.com community. There are 5 status levels:

• Level 1: Everyone begins here.
• Level 2: When you complete your first mission, you advance to Level 2. Every new member has at least one offer to Share smiley360.com
• Level 3: Now we're talking. You reach level 3 at 5 missions and 300 smiles (more about Smiles below...)
• Level 4: After 20 missions and 1000 smilies, you're really a smiley360.com VIP. You'll shape the very future of smiley360.com by participating in our Leadership Panel, moderating on Smiley360 Connect, and more.
• Level 5: The cream of our smiley360.com crop are hand selected to become Level 5 smiley360.com members. Top rewards are reserved for top members. Stay tuned for more, and keep racking up those Smiles.

SMILES

Smiles are the currency of smiley360.com. But how do you earn them? Glad you asked!

Everything you do to help smiley360.com turns into Smiles. It's our way of saying "thanks" for being part of the community. Your smiles help determine your status, but we also have a whole range of other great things in store for those little guys! Stay tuned…

You can earn Smiles in all sorts of ways:

• Becoming a Member
• Completing Profile Surveys
• Logging In
• Creating a Smiley360 Connect
• Adding Content to a Smiley360 Connect
• Completing Missions
• Recruiting new smiley360.com members

I will be posting a series of reviews in the next couple of days for Smiley, but I wanted to introduce you to the company before I did that.  Check them out!  I've included my referral link and should you choose to use it, know that you will be helping me improve my status by awarding me more "smiles."

REVIEW: Private Selection Frozen Foods

Ever had friends/family drop by unexpectedly? Wonder what you have the in the freezer to serve as appetizers or dessert? Now with Private Selection frozen foods, you no longer what to worry!

Available at all the Kroger family of stores, Private Selection offers a variety of artisan-inspired products made with gourmet ingredients that make entertaining or just feeding a hungry family!
Thanks to BzzAgent, I was able to try out a few of the products from the line for free. This campaign featured the following:

Private Selection^® Frozen Appetizers ($3 – $7)
Individually handcrafted and filled with unique combinations of high-quality, savory ingredients. Handcrafted offerings include – Mediterranean Inspired Hors D'Oeuvres collection, Southwestern Style Chicken Trumpets, Mushroom Walnut Profiteroles, Spanakopita.

Private Selection™ Frozen Pizza (Around $5)
Baked in an Italian marble oven to create a thin, flaky base for top-tier ingredients. Mouth-watering offerings include – BBQ Chicken, Margherita, Roasted Vegetable and Pepperoni.

Private Selection^® Frozen Desserts ($3 – $5) Rich, delicious desserts create a divine indulgence. Decadent offerings include – Blueberry Peach Panna Cotta, Northern Spy Apple Crisp, and Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Private Selection^® has a wide variety of Ice Cream including Strawberry Harvest, Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Ganache and Sea Salt Caramel to name a few.

For my samples I chose the Southwestern Style Chicken Trumpets, BBQ Chicken pizza and Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Each item I tried had excellent flavor and quality ingredients. I could taste each piece of chicken on both the trumpets and pizza and it tasted fresh, not like others that have a funny taste. I do wish the trumpets had more chicken in them, but they were delicious. By far, the Pineapple Upside Down cake was my favorite. It's just the right size for a sweet treat and tastes just like homemade after a few seconds in the oven. All the products are comparable to national brands for flavors and taste. Definitely give them a try next time you're in the store!

New Year ... New Beginning

Happy New Year!  

Why does it seem that the older we get, the faster time flies by?  A year ago today, we brought our baby home from the hospital.  That first ride home was hilarious...I think even old people were passing us up because my husband was driving so slow!

This year, we got to spend the day lounging around with our toddler!  It's amazing to think that I have a toddler ... it truly is a testament to how far our lives have changed.  


New Year always brings about a time of reflection for me.  I try not to make resolutions as I always feel like I'm setting myself up for failure.  I do have a few things that I'm hoping to accomplish this year and will probably post them here when I have a full idea of how I can accomplish this.  For now, here's hoping that 2012 is the best year yet!