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Professor Kobre’s Lightscoop Review

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One thing that I LOVE to do is take pictures. For as long as I can remember, I have had a passion for photography even as a child. I have had my share of different cameras and finally splurged on a DSLR camera last year and wished I would have took the leap sooner.

When my camera arrived I couldn’t wait to start using it. I will admit that I do use the auto feature often but I have bought some books and plan to learn how to use my camera in manual mode. Once I started using the camera, knew I wanted to try another lens besides the one that came with it. I take quite a big of pictures of food, but wanted a lens that would take better closeups. I got my lens and have been taking some great shots but I am always looking for a way to make my pictures look even better.

The past couple months I have been using a handy camera accessory called Lightscoop. This is an attachment that goes on my camera that helps take better pictures when you have to use your flash. If you are someone that takes a lot of pictures like me, you probably know that the flash on your camera has a big effect on how your picture is going to look like once it is developed. I happen to take quite a bit of indoor photos, so this little accessory has really came in handy.

Let me show you the difference…

A picture of some kale without the Lightscoop:

A picture of the same kale with the Lightscoop attached to my camera:

You can see that the second picture looks quite different with the Lightscoop in use. I like to take pictures with and without the accessory to get a variety of shots.

With the Lightscoop attached, you are able to redirect your camera’s pop-up flash to a ceiling or wall which can cause a dramatic effect on a photo. With using flash, often you will find that your pictures have shadows, hot spots and most of all red eye. By using the Lightscoop, you can create soft pictures with natural light and can avoid some of those problems I just mentioned.

Take a peek at this video that helps explain more:

 

What makes this accessory even better is the price. The Lightscoop is only $29.95 with FREE Shipping! Buy yours at: https://www.lightscoop.com.

Disclosure – I received a product sample to provide you with this post. This post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.

 

Entertaining With Pretty Kitchenware

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One thing we often do at my house is entertain. Even though I enjoy having friends and family over, I think my husband is definitely the more social one in the relationship and I find myself always trying to find ways to impress our guests. When it comes to serving food, its always fun to have pretty kitchenware too.

On this past 4th of July we had friends and family over and I was excited to use my new Strawberry Kitchenware from Target. Even though I am excited about these new plates, cups and serving bowl I think my kids might have been a little more excited. Every day they ask if they can use the strawberry plates and cups and I can’t seem to say no. I LOVE the bright colors and I think that is what grabs my children’s attention too.

I personally think the serving bowl is pretty neat because of the bamboo lid that comes with it. This bowl is perfect for a family size bag of potato chips too!

If you like to entertain, you will definitely want to check out Target’s summer catalog where you can find the items listed below as well as other fun products for the summer.

  • Serving Bowl with Bamboo Lid – $11.99
  • Bamboo Serving Utensils – $7.99
  • Strawberry Melamine Dinnerware Plates (4) – $1.99 each
  • Strawberry Melamine Salad Plates(4) – $1.79 each
  • Strawberry Hi Ball Tumblers(4) – $1.99

I have always been a fan of Target. They always have whatever I am looking for from makeup, clothing, holiday decorations and of course their fun festive kitchenware. I just wish I had a Target a little closer to my house.

Be sure to take a peek at the “Summer-izer” Facebook application on Facebook.com/Target which allows you and your kids to add “Big Honkin’ Summer” icons to photos to share online or even print in store.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Target and received products to facilitate my review and thank me for taking the time to participate.

 

Motts Fruit Flavored Snacks Review, Coupon & Giveaway

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One snack my kids always get excited for are fruit snacks. I will admit that even though I am an adult, I still enjoy eating fruit snacks too! One thing is true though, all fruit snacks are not made equal. There are the fruit snacks that are okay, there are those that are good and some that I think are really good.

We recently have been snacking on some of the Motts Fruit Flavored Snacks. These are fruit snacks that I think are really good! They currently come in Assorted Fruit and Assorted Berries flavors and the Berries are my favorite! What I love about these snacks are they are made with real fruit and vegetable juice. They also are available with year round Double Box Tops which is a bonus for this Box Top Clipping Mom!

Fruit snacks are great for those on the go. You can add them in your child’s lunch, stash a few packs in the car or maybe even carry around a pack or two in your purse for when you need a quick snack.

Motts Coupon Alert – If you want to stock up, be sure to visit https://bit.ly/MottsCoupon to download a printable coupon for $0.60 off the purchase of (1) Mott’s® Medleys Fruit Flavored Snacks today!

Now for my Motts Fruit Flavored Snacks Prize Pack Giveaway

4 Lucky Winners are going to receive a prize pack that includes:

  • 3 boxes of Mott’s® Medleys  Fruit Flavored Snacks in Assorted Fruit
  • 3 boxes of Mott’s® Medleys Fruit Flavored Snack in Berry

To enter my giveaway, use the Rafflecopter below:

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“Disclosure: The product, gift pack, information, and additional sample have all been provided by Mott’s® through MyBlogSpark.”

 

Scandal – The Complete First Season

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For those of you that missed any episodes of Scandal, you can now buy the complete first season on DVD.

Synopsis:  From the creator and executive producers of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice” comes a drama revolving around the life and work of a professional crisis manager and her dysfunctional staff. A former consultant to the President, Olivia Pope dedicates her life to protecting and defending the public images of America’s elite. After leaving the White House, the power consultant opened her own firm, hoping to start a new chapter – both professionally and personally – but she can’t seem to completely cut ties with her past. Slowly it becomes apparent that her staff, who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, can’t quite fix the ones closest at hand — their own.

When it comes to TV shows, some of my favorites are ones that include a little suspense and detective work. I started watching Scandal with my oldest daughter last week and hopefully will finish the season this weekend.

Take a peek at this video clip below:

 

If you want a copy of the DVD to watch the whole season, right now you can grab a copy of this Scandal 2-Disc set on Amazon for only $19.96 (reg $29.99) & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping.

Disclosure – I received a copy of this DVD set to provide you with this post. This post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.

 

Clearasil PerfectaWash Review

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With teenage daughters in my house I have to keep beauty supplies on hand to help avoid ACNE. I am in my thirties and still get blemishes on occasion and I know what it is like being a teenager in middle school and high school dealing with it. With that said, I am always up to try new beauty products when it comes to acne prevention….

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