Week 1 of 'Win This Bag'!

 

Welcome to Week #1 of Win This Bag sponsored by HipSwap hosted by Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

“Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways. There will be one designer handbag given away every week! Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi. Our 6^th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly "Win This Bag" giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale! So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning!

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I am soooo excited about this giveaway!!  A.)  It's a Fendi!  B.)  It belonged to Karina Smirnoff!  C.  It's soo super cute!!  

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Dyed Clothespins

So, I saw a picture not too long ago, I'm sure it was on Pinterest, but this picture was of dyed clothespins.  They were adorable!! Which got me thinking of all the wonderful crafty things I could do with them...not to mention, they're for sale all over the place for more money than I'm willing to pay, so why not create them instead?!

I set out on a mission to find supplies.  I'd read several different methods to dying your clothespins; Easter egg dye, food coloring & vinegar, Rit dye, etc.  It's too late for Easter dye and I didn't want to purchase anything (gotta save every dime you can, you know?) so I opted for the food coloring and vinegar.

Here's the food coloring I used.  I wanted to use liquid coloring but had none in the pantry...oh well!

I got this from Amazon, it's Americolor Soft Gel Paste Student Kit- Culinary Academy 1st Choice!.  I think it turned out well...I did add vinegar and water to a pot (although I didn't measure) and heated it up a little.  I'd say start with 1/4 cup of vinegar, 1/4 cup of water and little bit of the color.  Heat it up - not too hot, and pour over clothespins.


 Unfortunately, I don't have pictures of this process.  I have got to start remembering to take pictures when the crafty bug hits me!  ;)

I let mine soak for about 15 minutes but you can leave yours in longer if want a darker color.  Also, using the vinegar will make the metal claspy thing to look a little more worn and vintage'y.  So now I have a ton of very swanky clothespins ... what to do, what to do!  :)

I hope this gives you great inspiration to get crafty!  :)


Here's a couple of projects you can make with your dyed clothespins!

                    

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I have struggled with my weight most of my life.  I have also struggled with the ability to do certain exercises that help with the abs such as sit ups and crunches because of a back problem.  Without being able to do these exercises, it has been impossible to get rid of the flabby, saggy belly that has came with having children and just plain old over eating. I have lost weight, gained it back, lost it again and so on for over 20 years.     I am finally to the point, at age 42, that enough is enough! I have started a weight loss plan, not a diet, to help teach me to eat better, get healthier and stay that way.  I am incorporating workouts using my Wii that include dance routines and boxing but this still does not help with my belly. Enter  The Flex Belt is so easy to use and really does produce results.  I have been using it for over 2 weeks now and I really feel a difference in the strength and tightness of my core.  No, it does not magically dissolve the fat around my middle or help with weight loss, that is up to me, but it does work out your ab  muscles including the very hard to work out side muscles. From the first time you use Flex Belt, you will definitely feel a difference. It is so easy to use, which is great for my busy schedule.  The first time I used it, I plugged in the power cord to charge it and after about 3 hours it was ready to go.  You simply attach the What is most impressive is that 100% of users felt their abs were more toned and firm.  You don't hear 100% satisfaction with very many things these days.   I love how easy it is to use.   I can use it while I am sitting or laying on the couch watching t.v  or even while I am going about my day with housework or running after my three year old grandson. I can be washing dishes and firming my abs, how cool is that?  The Flex belt is medical grade toning technology.  It is comfortable and easy to use.  What more could you ask for? Here is how the flex belt works ... The flex belt requires 3 pre-positioned, medical grade gel pads that cover the central abs and side obliques. Signals from the ab belt reach nerves where they are most concentrated then those nerves branch out to reach all of your abdominal muscles, not just the ones touched by the pads, sort of like a chain reaction, and causes those muscles to relax and contract. The contractions are a pleasant sensation but you will definitely feel them. The muscles will contract for a few seconds then relax.  You control the intensity and as you get stronger, you simply increase it. The gel pads have a unique coating to help conduct the contractions.  These will need to be replaced every 20-30 uses so basically once a month.  You can  Flex belt also offers flex mini to help tone your bottom and

 You can find  on Twitter .  Check out Flex Belt on their website where you can get answers to all of your questions, read the testimonials and order everything you need to get started on the body of your dreams and remember, Flex belt, a sensible diet and cardio activity are the way to get there. The wonderful people at The Flex Belt is offering an amazing giveaway to my readers.  One lucky fan will win a Flex Belt abdominal toning system for themselves.  Entry is easy, just follow the rafflecopter below.  Giveaway is open to U.S residents and all entries will be verified.  This giveaway is in no way affiliated with facebook or twitter.  Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. Giveaway will run 6/19 through 7/3.  Good Luck! I received a free product for this review.  My opinions are my own and I only recommend products I use myself or believe would benefit my readers.   a Rafflecopter giveaway

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