I don’t know about you, but I like pillows. I spend most of my time inside my home, so why not be comfortable? On my couch you will find throw pillows as well as my bed. Actually I have probably too many pillows on my bed, but I like it that way!

This past month I have been enjoying my throw pillows from Cushion Source on my bed. I received their Pink Babies Fancy Set from their new Spring Collection that are so CUTE. When I was looking at all the pillows from this collection, it was hard to decide which ones I wanted. I happen to like the really like pink and brown polka dot pattern stuff, so I had to go with this set. Since I have daughters, it has been hard to keep them on my bed. All my kids love the pillows just as much as I do.

Cushion Sources has a wide variety of cushions for the indoors and outdoors with some amazing fabric patterns to choose from. If you want to make your own pillows or cushions you can also purchase the fabric, filling and extras as well through their website. View the different fabrics they offer here. They also have other outdoor items you might want to take a peek at like patio umbrellas, custom placemats and more!

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Disclosure – I received a set of the pillows pictured above for review purposes only.This post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.

If you have been following along this past week, you may have read that I have been in the mood to try wine. For me, wine was something I didn’t know much about so I just never thought about drinking it. I actually thought of wine as a drink for say the snobs. I remember my old employer whom I consider snobbish would receive a shipment of wine each month. I would have to sign for the wine, but he would get to take it home and drink it. I always hope he would offer to share, but it never happened so I knew it had to be some good stuff in those boxes. With that I was always curious about wine clubs and now I have some hands on experience.

This month I got the nerve to try wine and I now I am really interested in learning more. Just a little over a week ago, I received a shipment of wine from The California Wine Club. I love the fact that you can order wine and have it shipped to your home. I also like that there are wine companies out there that also offer a membership too! When I opened the box from The California Wine Club, it included two bottles of their featured wine for this month as well as their full-colored newsletter “Uncorked”. The newsletter is pretty cool. Inside, I found information about the wines and the history of the wineries that I received. Also included in the newsletter was a wine cheat sheet, a yummy recipe for chile rellenos and lots more goodies for the wine connoisseur or wine enthusiasts like me!

The first bottle that we opened from our shipment of 2 was the 2005 “Los Braceros” Sonoma Valley Red Blend from the Robledo Family Winery. This is a red wine that is for those that like wine that is on the spicy side. Since I prefer a white wine, I let my husband enjoy most of this bottle. We had company over for dinner and this bottle was a perfect treat since it is labeled as a Gold Medal wine. After the bottle was finished I asked him his thoughts. He said he liked it, but it was a little spicy. Here is more information on this wine from their website:

Appearance: Clear bright red garnet color. Aroma & Bouquet: Aromas of black currant, ripe plum with a hint of tobacco. Approach: Rich flavors of ripe black fruit and cedar. Finish: A medium bodied wine with a spicy pepper finish.

The second bottle that I received for review was a hit for me. This would be the 2007 “The Seven Brothers” Lake County Sauvignon Blanc from the Robledo Family Winery. This is a pale yellowish wine that has a tarty but tropical taste to it. I like tarty, I like fruity so this one was my favorite of the two. I did add an ice cube when I had a glass, because I prefer my wine really chilled. Here is more information on this wine from their website:

Appearance: Pale yellow straw color, clear and bright. Aroma & Bouquet: Aromas of honeysuckle, fig and mango. Approach: Concentrated fruit with a green tea and citrus edge. Finish: Rich and complex with a tang of lemon grass.

I am now totally interested in the wine club concept and I looked for other benefits. Not only do you get to try a  new variety of wine each month from different wineries, you can also help be the judge. Included in the shipment of my wine was a scorecard. I can submit my thoughts about the wines I tried to help rate these wines each month. And then there is MORE benefits…..

Earn FREE WINE! Yes, when you become a member of The California Wine Club you can earn Free Wine. When you refer a friend or a family member to the club that become a member, they will double your next month’s shipment. Now that is COOL if you ask me….

DEAL For YOU – Now I look forward to what I am going to receive next month. I would like to also invite you to try out the wine membership too! My nice friend at The California Wine Club is offering my readers a one time shipment that includes 2 bottles of wine for only $13.00. With this one time shipment, there is NO OBLIGATION to stay and you get to choose which types of wines you want to receive. You can choose to receive all reds, all reds or one of each. If you wan tot take advantage of this AWESOME deal, visit The California Wine  Club from this post ans use the promo code momblog-11 when you check out.

If you are interested in becoming a member, there are different levels of their membership depending on your wine preference. You can also have the option of having 3 or 4 wine bottles shipped each month instead of just two. If you are worried about shipping, these bottles are packed in SAFE styra-foam containers. I was very impressed with how secure the bottles where in the box. The outside of the packaging is also discreet for those that prefer to have your wine shipped to say your work address. With wine delivery, an adult has to be home to sign (which is a good thing).

To find out more about The California Wine Club, watch this short video below.

Are you a fan of wine? If yes, please share your favorites by leaving me a comment below…..

Disclosure – The products featured above was provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency. These opinions expressed are my own opinions and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

When it comes to paperwork, I tend to SAVE everything. My filing cabinet is full and this past month I have been going through years of saved receipts, bills, statements and other important documents and shredding the things that I really don’t need. Since I don’t throw documents away that have my important information, a paper shredder can come in very handy.

This past month I have had the opportunity to review the Fellowes P-12C Cross-Cut Shredder. Now before I got my hands on this paper shredder, I thought paper shredders were all the same. I thought a paper shredder is just a paper shredder. Little did I know there are heavy duty shredders like the Fellows P-12 that can cut more than just paper. This shredder not only shreds paper, it has the ability to power through credit cards, paper clips, stapes and junk mail without jamming. It is the World’s Toughest Shredders! I love that it can cut credit cards. I don’t thing I will try sticking a paperclip in it, as there is no reason to. I have been able to eliminate a ton of paperwork out of my filing cabinet with this awesome shredder.

Fellowes, Inc. and the Identity Theft Resource Center recommend their top-5 tips for spring cleaning the home office:

1. Begin with the Basics: Sort through the piles of paperwork on your desk and in your office drawers. Place them into two categories: ‘save’ and ‘shred.’
2. Proper Storage: Organize the “save” pile into labeled folders and be sure to put anything confidential into a fire-proof lock box. The “shred” pile should be properly disposed of with a Cross-Cut shredder, such as a Fellowes P-12C*. Cross-Cut technology is an important feature for a shredder because it provides high security, destroying confidential information into unidentifiable pieces. Equally important are enhanced safety features, such as Fellowes’ SafeSense technology, which shuts the machine down when hands come too close to the paper opening.
3. Get a Digital Makeover: Refresh your home office computer by deleting files you no longer use and backing-up important data onto an external hard drive. Clean out your inbox and change all passwords. Refreshing your computer is a good practice to follow throughout the year as well.
4. Make Life Easier: Plan ahead by purchasing organizational tools for your desk, such as computer risers or file folder holders. This will help clear clutter from your desk top while keeping things within arms reach.
5. Freshen Up: Get rid of dust and germs that easily build up on office equipment such as keyboards, telephones and cabinets. You’ll feel instantly more productive with a clean workspace

My favorite feature of this Fellowes shredder is the Advanced Safety Feature. This machine is designed to automatically stop when hands tough the paper opening. Since I have a toddler, this makes me feel at a little more at ease having a shredder in my home office. To find out more information on the Fellowes Shredders, please visit: https://www.fellowes.com.

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This giveaway will end on April 11, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. The winner will be chosen at random using “And The Winner Is” plugin from all valid entries and submitted. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information before another winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only ages 18 years or older.

Disclosure – I received a Fellowes Powershred P-12C  for review purposes only.This post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.

Up until just this month, I kinda have been afraid of drinking wine. I actually thought I might be allergic to it because I had an allergic reaction with a drink at a restaurant some years that included champagne on two different occasions. I don’t know why I was silly enough to try the drink twice, but I did. After the second time (probably like 4 – 5 years ago) I decided to just stay clear of champagne and wine all together.

So this month I gave in. My friends and fellow blogger friends are always bragging about wine. I thought it wasn’t fair that I couldn’t brag about wine too, so I decided to give wine another shot. Since it was champagne that triggered the action and not just wine, I thought I might be okay.  Know that when I seen there was a wine company called Flipflop Wines, I had to say YES please. I am a mom who LOVES her flip flops, so a wine named after something I love sounds pretty cool.

My husband and I had the opportunity to review three of seven of the Flipflop Wines. When it comes to wine, I knew that the white wines were going to be my favorite. I am a gal who prefers her drinks chilled, so I had to try the Flipflop Wines. I think their bottles are really CUTE too! The first bottle of Flipflop Wines that I tried was the 2009 Riesling. Out of the 3 that we tried, this also happens to be my FAVORITE.

What does the Flipflop 2009 Washington Riesling taste like? It Tastes Like: Medium-bodied, Riesling with peach, apricot and melon which lead to a satisfying, smooth finish! Since I like fruity drinks, this wine happens to really taste good to me. It gave me a good enough impression of wine to try a second bottle. Not in the same night of course.

The second wine that I tries was the Flipflop Pinot Grigio. Since this is another fruity wine, this one is my second favorite out of the three. The Flip Flop 2009 California Pinot Grigio has a light-bodied taste with tropical citrus with some pear. I think I could keep these two fruity wines on stock for when mom wants to enjoy a nice glass of wine.

The third wine that I had the opportunity to review was a red wine. This would be the Flipflop Pinot Noir. Since I prefer chilled wines, my husband enjoyed this bottle more than me. Since I do enjoy cooking, I am thinking of trying a red wine with one of my meals in the future. What does the 2009 California Pinot Noir taste like? It Tastes Like: Medium-bodied, structured Pinot Noir with bright cherry, sweet spice and a supple, velvety finish.

Thanks to Flipflop wines, I now am a fan of wine and eager to try more, especially their 2009 California Chardonnay! What I also like about this company is that they are helping support a cause behind each sale of their wine. For every bottle of Flipflop wine purchased, Soles4Souls will distribute a pair of shoes to someone in need. How cool is that?

To find out more about Flipflop, please visit: https://www.flipflopwines.com, find them on Facebook and Twitter or watch the video below.

If you drink wine, what are your favorites?

Disclosure – The products featured above was provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency. These opinions expressed are my own opinions and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.