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Giveaway Roundup!
Posted by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus in Book, Clothes, Electronics, Games, Kids, Music, Photography, TV/Movies, Toys on December 6, 2008
Thought you all might find it useful to have links to several giveaways out there right in one place, so I’ve collected several that are going on right now.
Giveaway / Date Ending
Avon ANEW Full line of Clinical Products / Ends December 8th (5pm)
Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate / Ends December 12th
Clorox 2 Laundry Booster / End Date Not Clear
Couture Invito Stationary / End Date Not Clear
Fuzzy Crocs 4 Kids / Ends December 10th
Gift Guide (Collection of Giveaways) / Ends December 10th
“Ginormous Giveaway” (Various items, go see!) / Ends December 13th
Groovy Ruby CD / Ends December 9th (this site has giveaways each day next week)
Heathers Limited Edition Box Set / Ends December 8th
HP Magic – $6,000 Value / Ends December 9th
Land’s End Wheeled Duffel Bag / Ends December 12
Mario Batali Lunchbag (and more) / Ends December 14th
Mom’s Ultimate Family Organizer / Ends December 11th
Motorolla Motozine ZN5 / Ends December 17th
Nintendo Wii Game (TBA) / End Date Not Clear
Photoshop Elements 7 / Ends December 22nd
Seal Album & Mini-Retro Ipod Speakers / Ends December 8th
Surprise Prize (Mystery) / Ends January 1st
“The Problem With Women is Men” Book / Ends December 7th
Vado Pocket Video Camera (2 Winners) / Ends December 15th
Enjoy and Good Luck!
Disclosure: This is an uncompensated post. Posted for the convenience and information of the readers.
The Epson Artisan 800 – My New Best Friend!
Posted by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus in Electronics, Office, Photography on November 6, 2008
I have used a lot of printers. A LOT.
I have never used such an insanely amazing printer before the One2OneNetwork hooked me up with the Epson Artison 800. I owe One2One HUGE thanks. I will NEVER look at printers the same way again!
The quality of print on this baby is insane. It almost seems a travesty to print boring, old text documents on her (even though she does so quickly and wonderfully!) because she does such a super fab job at printing gorgeous photos. And that is a huge benefit – I have tons of photos of my little boy, but in this digital age, I rarely remember to order prints. The last time I ordered prints to frame and hang on our walls, he was a chubby little, thin haired cherub. (March 2007!)
But now! Now I can print out photos of the way he currently looks.
And I can hang the charming little devil on my wall to remind me of how sweet he is even when he’s in the middle of an outrageous tantrum.
The photo quality is so outstanding that NO ONE will EVER even wonder if they are professional prints or not. LOVE IT! The photographer in me wants to MARRY this printer.
And you know what’s super sweet? I don’t have to have cords dragging me down! I can print to this amazing printer from anywhere in my house, because it’s wireless! So whether I’m in the office on the PC or using a laptop on the couch, I can send my documents to the Epson Artisan 800 and they’ll be waiting for me when I’m ready to retrieve them. But even better? I don’t even have to go to my computer to print photos if I don’t want to – I can stick my memory card RIGHT INTO THE PRINTER! There’s a viewfinder and menu and I can make corrections and print beautiful photos without ever having to touch my computer. Now that’s technology, peeps.
But is the Epson Artisan 800 just a printer? HECK NO!
This baby is a scanner, copier, and fax machine, too! Now I don’t have to worry about running to Kinkos (so freaking annoying for a lazy butthole like me) when I need to make copies of important documents or things like my ID, etc. I can just hop over to the Artisan and BAM! I’m done. I’M IN LOVE. I can scan ANYTHING! It’s only a matter of time before I’m popping all my old family photos into my blog posts – you can correct that old faded color right on the printer before you use the photo!
And the Artisan has more goodies in store for you, from the ability to print lovely covers directly onto your CDs and DVDs to fun features that help you create coloring book pages, your own personal, ruled notepaper with your photo as the background, fun invitations, and more… right from the printer! Check out this page for all the extended features of the Epson Artisan 800.
If you’re on the market for a new printer – or even if you’re not (because this printer is making yours look pretty stinky right now) you have to check out the Epson Artisan 800. It is hands down the best printer I’ve ever owned, and there is no way I can ever go back to using a different printer without feeling sad.
In fact, she does so much, I’m beginning to wonder if she’s been visiting my husband at night… she may be trying to replace me! Check out the video to see how sexy she is!
Does she cook, too?!?
Heck, if she could just change diapers, I think I’d be okay with it.
Disclosure: This is an uncompensated review. I received the Epson Artison 800 Printer for review, free of charge.
Back To School Help!
Posted by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus in Electronics, Food, Kids, School on August 8, 2008
I know that so many of you are getting ready for the mad rush that is “Back To School.” Luckily, I have more time before that hits our family, but I know that anything that will help you is much appreciated, right?
Wanted to let you know that I came across a event at Mommies United that may help you. August 18-25 they are going to be focusing on all things Back To School. During that week, you’ll have the opportunity to win several prizes (educational, clothing, etc) related to getting the kiddos back to academia.
In order to kickoff, they are running a giveaway contest right now for a fantastic gift basket! Included in the basket:
- V-Tech VMotion
- Kraft Bagel-fuls
- Gift check for Starbucks new beverage, Vivanno (to help YOU with BTS, hah)
- Burger King Crown Cards and Kids Meal Crayola back-to-school toys
- Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps and Potato Crisps
The winner of the Back To School Basket will be announced on August 18th, and then the full week of more fun and giveaways will begin. Head over there now and find out how to get your chance to win!
[you must follow rules at Mommies United to enter. Giveaway is not hosted here!]
Disclosure: This is an uncompensated post. Intention: to inform.









