Stefani Tolson, Author at Mom's Blog

The Intel Experience At BestBuy (#IntelatBestBuy)

November 10, 2014 by Stefani Tolson Leave a Comment

According to a new study by Intel and Toluna, most Americans (79%) are excited about the chance to learn and try the new technologies that are out there but half are frustrated that they have no access to them beyond what they read or see on TV and in the media . Best Buy and Intel have teamed up to bring new Intel Technology Experience Zones to 50 of their stores across the U.S that allows customers to play, explore and be inspired by the power of technology.

I am lucky and my city happens to have a Best Buy with the new Intel Technology Experience Zones. I made a trip to Best Buy this past weekend just to checkout this new technology for myself and have a little fun. I love new technology so a trip to Best Buy without the kids is what I did. …

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Chili Cornbread Muffins With McCormick Skillet Sauces

November 10, 2014 by Stefani Tolson Leave a Comment

I’m participating in the McCormick’s Skillet Sauce® blogger campaign and received compensation as part of the program.

One thing that I love is chili, especially homemade chili that doesn’t come from a can. I am one of those that also happens to love cornbread with my chili. The flavor combo is perfect therefore I decided to put them together in one little package.

With the new McCormick’s Skillet Sauces you can now make your own delicious chili at home in under 10 minutes.

Now I usually make my homemade chili in my crockpot that takes at least 4 hours until it is ready. I like these new skillet sauces by McCormick because now I can make chili on days when I don’t have the 4 hours to wait. I still plan on using my crockpot to make chili but I also plan to keep a package of the Chili Skillet Sauce on hand too! …

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The Ways I Am Trying To Get Thicker And Fuller Hair Because #MoreIsBeautiful

November 7, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 15 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.

As a mother of four I have let my hair go over the years. There are days when I get pretty and take the curling iron to my hair to make it look nice when I am going on a date with the hubby or maybe to a blogger event. On the days that I am home all day working on the computer, you will most likely find my hair in a ponytail.

As I seem to get older my hair seems to get only thinner. My hair has never been thick but when I was younger, I had thicker hair than I do now. Back in the 90’s I had the high hair and went through a can or more of Aqua Net weekly. The high hair was in style in the early 90’s and luckily it hasn’t been brought back.

Now instead of using hairspray in my hair, I am trying to find products that will give me thicker hair, give my hair more volume and also moisturize my hair. Not only does the curling iron and flat iron do a number on my hair when I do use them, the hard water that we have in my city is also drying out my hair. I use beauty products like Argan Oil after I get out of the shower to restore the moisture back to my hair.

I now have added the Women’s Rogaine Foam to my daily beauty routine to help get the fuller hair that I want. Thinning hair doesn’t have to be embarrassing, there are products like this one that you can use on your scalp daily to help get thicker hair.

The Women’s Rogaine Foam can be used as part of your daily beauty & hair regime to help thicken your hair. It is actually the first and only once a day 5% minoxidil foam hair treatment for women and has been shown to be more effective at regrowing hair than the other over the counter topical hair regrowth treatments.

One container of the Women’s Rogaine is supposed to last 2 months. You can purchase this product in a box of two so that you have four months to work at getting thicker and fuller hair.

I have been using the Women’s Rogaine foam everyday and love just how simple it is to use. I also like that I can buy the Rogaine for Women at Walmart in the same isle as the rest of the hair products. You don’t have to worry about going to the pharmacy, you can grab a box of Rogaine while doing your regular shopping. Just look towards the bottom of the isle for the Rogaine and other hair regrowth products.

Watch this video that shows you just how easy it is to use…

To find out more about the Women’s Rogaine products visit: www.WomensRogaine.com.

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Virgin Mobile Custom Lets Parents Be In Control #VirginMobileMom

November 6, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 1 Comment

“I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Influence-Central for Virgin Mobile. I received a sample device to facilitate my review and a thank you item for participating.

Times sure have changed since I was a kid. I remember when I had to wait until I was 18 years old to get my own cell phone. Cell phones were also HUGE. It was almost like packing around your home phone in your purse. I am sure glad that technology has changed and we have the smartphones that are on the market today!

So now I have four children in which two are teens. One of my daughters already has a cell phone while my other daughter just was fine using her Apple iTouch to keep in touch with her friends and play her games online. Well now that she is older and wants to go to her friends after school, I wanted her to have a cell phone to be able to get a hold of her in case of emergency. What I didn’t want was to add her to my plan HIGH cell phone plan and double my bill.

Last month I received a Custom Mom Blogger Kit that included an LG Pulse cell phone to try the Virgin Mobile Custom plan and options.

I have to say that I am excited about the Virgin Mobile Custom plan that I have setup for my daughter. Instead of getting stuck in a contract on a high priced plan I am able to pay for just what she needs. I hadn’t really put much thought into prepaid phone options before but I think that Virgin Mobile Custom is perfect for my daughter.

Plans start at $6.98 and then you add what you need. Since my daughter likes to text I added the unlimited text on the phone. I then added unlimited talk and there is no data on her plan, but she is able to use her apps if she is on wi-fi. This is what we started with but I think I might add some data. They have a data options that you can add onto your phone as low as $1.40. Since this is a prepaid phone, my daughter also has the option of adding more to her plan during the month also. She does chores and earns extra money so if she really wanted more on her phone I would allow her to purchase extra options with her own money.

Now I could add data to her phone or I could also choose to add Unlimited Facebook, Unlimited Social, Unlimited Music and more. If you have a child that uses their cell phone primarily for it to make calls and Facebook, purchasing the Unlimited Facebook option onto your plan might be a good idea.

Virgin Mobile Custom’s purpose is to allow their users to build a mobile plan that fits their needs. What I also like is the parental controls. Since my youngest daughter will be in 6th grade next year which is “junior high” here, I want her to have a cell phone that I will be able to control, especially when she is in school.

I like that not only am I able to build the perfect plan for my children, I can also control when they can use their phone too! I know that teachers probably get so distracted with having to tell their students to not use their cell phones. If I was able to restrict my child from using the phone during class time, I wouldn’t have to be worried about my child’s cell phone being a distraction.

A little interested in Virgin Mobile Custom? Check out this video below…

Virgin Mobile Custom devices are available at select Walmart stores and at Walmart.com with plans starting at only $6.98.

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Support Our Armed Forces On Veterans Day #RunWithGlory

November 6, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 7 Comments

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for BAND-AID® Brand. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”

Did you know that BAND-AID® Brand has partnered with Team Red, White & Blue to help enrich the lives of America’s veterans by helping them connect with their communities through physical and social activities. The BAND-AID® Brand has also recently launched the OUR VETERAN HEROES BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages that feature patriotic and military-inspired designs.

What is neat is that BAND-AID® Brand will be donating 5% of the sale price of each box that is sold to Team Red, White & Blue! You can find these special designed BAND-AID® bandages at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid. …

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