Grand Finale of Win This Bag!

Welcome to Our Grand Finale of
"Win This Bag"
Sponsored by
Hosted by
Sidetracked Mom’s Blog & Parsimonious Swank
It's finally here! The Grand Finale of the Win This Bag series of giveaways is here!!We've combined weeks 5 and 6 into a two-week long giveaway giving you the double the opportunity to increase your odds of winning by completing the daily bonus entries!
You'll have from 7/24/12 through 8/6/12 to claim as many entries as you possibly can!If you can remember to revisit your favorite blog to claim your daily bonus entries, you’ll have a huge advantage (2 weeks worth!) over the rest of the competition!
But before we announce the Grand Finale bag, here are a few words about our sponsor who made this entire 6 weeks worth of giveaways possible! Photobucket
HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.
Also, be sure to swing by the HipSwap blog to check out their ever popular post on how to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag!
So, far HipSwap has generously supplied us with a Fendi Spy Bag, a Louis Vuitton bag, a white leather Tod’s hanbag and a Gucci Hobo Bag!Are you ready for the brand that will be featured in our Grand Finale?!  
This week, you have the chance to win an authentic Chanel tote worth $1,300!  Isn't it amazing!  I mean, who doesn't LOVE Chanel?!
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This beige quilted leather Chanel tote is a one-of-a-kind find. It features a black leather trim and large "CC" on side to make it easily distinguishable as the one of the world’s most prestige designer brands.
Dimensions: 11" x 10" x 5" with 7" straps. Estimated Value: $1300
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This beautiful handbag was provided by the amazing DoubleTake Consignment Boutique of New Jersey.
The DoubleTake Consignment Boutique first opened its doors in Short Hills, New Jersey in 1992.From day one the store has been packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping. DoubleTake only accepts the highest quality & current designer clothing and accessories and has been recognized as a unique clothing boutique where huge savings can be realized.
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How to gain entries in this giveaway:
There is only one mandatory entry option; and that is to create a free HipSwap account. However, by entering on this blog through the Giveaway Tools widget below, you have the opportunity to gain a large number of bonus entries! You can complete as many or as few bonus entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier! As promised, you’ll find additional bonus entries to claim for having entered our previous weekly Win This Bag Giveaways!
Good luck!
Giveaway begins on 7/24/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 8/6/12 at 11:59pm EST.
Open worldwide.
The Giveaway Tools Widget will load below this line. For those of you not familiar with Giveaway Tools, it is VERY similar to Rafflecopter but has been said to be a faster & easier way to enter giveaways. Let me know what you think! As always, thank you for visiting my blog and entering our giveaways! Good luck to you!
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This giveaway is open to entrants worldwide 18 years of age or older, except where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and is Facebook-compliant. To qualify to win, you must complete, at minimum, the mandatory entry on the Giveaway Tools form. All entries will be forwarded to our sponsor for the purpose of randomly selecting a winner. Winners will be notified by email from a HipSwap representative. Winners will have 72 hours to respond or risk forfeiting their prize. Prize may re-awarded solely by the Sponsor’s discretion. Prize fulfillment is the sole responsibility of the sponsor. This blog may not be held liable for Sponsors who do not fulfill prize shipments. The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We reserve the right to publicly publish winners’ names and/or likeness. By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

Bacon Bowls

Before- weave bacon around large muffin tin.



After baking!  Yummo!  
Okay, these are about the yummist things I've made in the past year!  They can be filled with ANYTHING!  From macaroni & cheese to salads, the possibilities are endless.

Happy eating!


Gucci Hobo Bag - Week 4 of Win This Bag!

Welcome to Week #4 of
Win This Bag
Brought to you by
HipSwap
Hosted by
Sidetracked Mom’s Blog and Parsimonious Swank 

“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 6th 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!
Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet!That’s right –
Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity!PhotobucketHipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.
Also, be sure to swing by the HipSwap blog to check out their ever popular post on how to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag!
Now, on to this week’s Giveaway!
This week, you have the chance to win an authentic Gucci bag!
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Talk about a Swanky Bag!  This red-pebbled leather Gucci hobo bag is amazing for any occasion.  It Features a navy cotton stripe in front and large gold ring hardware at strap ends.
Cute, Casual and fresh - this bag defines the Gucci brand!
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This beautiful handbag was provided by the amazing DoubleTake Consignment Boutique of New Jersey.
The DoubleTake Consignment Boutique first opened its doors in Short Hills New Jersey in1992 and from day one the store has been packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping. DoubleTake, which only accepts the highest quality & current designer clothing and accessories, has been recognized as a unique clothing boutique where huge savings can be realized.
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How to Enter:
1. Create a HipSwap account.You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code. If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.
2. Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:
a. Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest
b. “Liking” HipSwap on Facebook
c. Following @HipSwap on Twitter
d. Tweet with the hashtag #winthisbag for daily bonus entries
e. Following the blogs who are bringing you this awesome giveaway
There is only one mandatory entry option and that is to create a free HipSwap account. However, by entering on this blog through the Giveaway Tools widget below, you have the opportunity to gain a large number of bonus entries! You can complete as many or as few bonus entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier! And, don’t forget – we’ll be offering even more bonus points for each of these giveaways you entered during our final week of this event!
Good luck!
Giveaway begins on 7/17/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 7/23/12 at 11:59pm EST.
Open worldwide.
The Giveaway Tools Widget will load below this line. For those of you not familiar with Giveaway Tools, it is VERY similar to Rafflecopter but has been said to be a faster & easier way to enter giveaways. Let me know what you think! As always, thank you for visiting my blog and entering our giveaways! Good luck to you!

Win a Tod White Leather Handbag!

Welcome to Week #3 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 6th 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!
Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet!That’s right –
Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity!
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About our Sponsor:
HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.
Now, on to this week’s Giveaway!
This week, you have the chance to win a Tod’s white leather shoulder handbag supplied by Celebrity Consignment Shop, Encore Closet. 
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I can't believe our luck!  This is a 100% guaranteed authentic Tod's White Leather Shoulder Bag Purse Handbag. This Italian beauty is made of white textured calfskin leather and features a single flat leather handle that rests comfortably on your shoulder. Its contrast top stitching gives this sophisticated bag its sassy style. Perfect for any occassion!  You can always count on Tod's to give us modern luxury and its prestige bags are loved by celebrities everywhere.
Supplied by celebrity consignment shop, Encore Closet.
Come back next week for another giveaway!!!
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How to Enter:
1.Create a HipSwap account.You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code.If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.
2.Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:
a.Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest
b.“Liking” HipSwap on Facebook
c.Following @HipSwap on Twitter
d.Tweet with the hashtag #winthisbag for daily bonus entries
e.Following the blogs who are bringing you this awesome giveaway
To be credited, all entries must be completed using the Giveaway Tools widget below.You can complete as many or as few entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning!Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier!
Good luck!
Giveaway begins on 7/10/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 7/16/12 at 11:59pm EST. Open worldwide.
The Giveaway Tools Widget will load below this line. For those of you not familiar with Giveaway Tools, it is VERY similar to Rafflecopter but has been said to be a faster & easier way to enter giveaways. Let me know what you think! As always, thank you for visiting my blog and entering our giveaways! Good luck to you! ♥



Watermelon Keg


In just a few short days (2, actually) I leave to go visit my family in OKC.  It' sbeen a good while since I've seen them and my heart is so anxious to be among them again.

Mom called the other day and asked that I bring an 'Alabama Watermelon - you know, with the stripes.'  I mean, I can't fault her I don't guess.  We do grow the sweetest watermelons around...

And speaking of watermelons...this is going to be our centerpiece.  :)






What are your plans for the Independence Day?  No matter what they are, please be safe and remember if you're drinking, please, please do not be driving.  :)

Louis Vuitton Monogram Tote - Week 2

Welcome to Week #2 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 6th 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!
Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet! That’s right –
Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity!
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About our Sponsor:
HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.
Now, on to this week’s Giveaway!
HipSwap __Win This Bag__Week 2 Flyer
This week, you have the chance to win a Louis Vuitton Monogram Tote supplied by Celebrity Consignment Shop, Encore Closet!
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 This is a 100% guaranteed authentic Louis Vuitton monogram canvas “tote” style shoulder bag. The traditional monogram canvas is widely recognized as an elite status symbol around the world. Enter today and win your very own Louis Vuitton Bag!!
And, be sure to check out HipSwap’s post on How To Spot A Fake Louis Vuitton bag!
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How to Enter:
1. Create a HipSwap account. You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code. If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.
2. Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:
a. Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest
b. “Liking” HipSwap on Facebook
c. Following @HipSwap on Twitter
d. Tweet with the hashtag #winthisbag for daily bonus entries
e. Following the blogs who are bringing you this awesome giveaway
To be credited, all entries must be completed using the Giveaway Tools widget below. You can complete as many or as few entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier!
Good luck!
The Giveaway Tools Widget will load below this line. For those of you not familiar with Giveaway Tools, it is VERY similar to Rafflecopter but has been said to be a faster & easier way to enter giveaways. Let me know what you think! As always, thank you for visiting my blog and entering our giveaways! Good luck to you! ♥
Javascript must be enabled to enter this giveaway. Learn how to activate Javascript by clicking here.
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  This giveaway is open to entrants worldwide 18 years of age or older, except where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and is Facebook-compliant. To qualify to win, you must complete, at minimum, the mandatory entry on the Giveaway Tools form. All entries will be forwarded to our sponsor for the purpose of randomly selecting a winner. Winners will be notified by email from a HipSwap representative. Winners will have 72 hours to respond or risk forfeiting their prize. Prize may re-awarded solely by the Sponsor’s discretion. Prize fulfillment is the sole responsiblity of the sponsor. This blog may not be held liable for Sponsors who do not fulfill prize shipments. The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We reserve the right to publicly publish winners’ names and/or likeness. By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

The Best Websites You Never Knew Existed!



There is so much on the web nowadays, it's hard to locate exactly what you want when you want it.  Until now, that is.  I have found some of the very best and useful websites that I'm sure you're never heard of.  


Most of my readers are moms who work in Direct Sales.  This occupation can be more stressful than 'normal' jobs and if you aren't organized and always thinking of the next step, you can run into giant brick walls.  I for one, do not enjoy getting my face smashed into brick walls so these sites help me to save time and remember all the pertinent things that rumble within my head.

Every Monday in July, we will showcase a few of the best sites we've found on the net.  Please bookmark us.  :)  We enjoy comments tremendously so if these sites are helpful to you or you have a site we should feature, please let us know.  







Planning a Party or Event



When you want to organize a party or event, one of the first things you have to do is find a time that works for everyone. For many people, this involves lots of emails or phone calls being made and even then, there’s always people who can’t be available at the time.  Before you know it, your inbox is full of messages from multiple people declining because of conflicting dates. 
Doodle.com eases this pain by allowing you to determine the best time with all the participants you wish to invite.  I think this is a great tool for moms in Direct Sales!  :)





Free Email Tracking

For those of us who send out hundreds of emails a month on leads, this can be a very useful service.  No longer will you wonder if that potential downline member or customer got your email.

SpyPig.com is a simple tracking system that sends you a notification by email when the reipient opens your message.  It works with virtually all email programs.


SpyPig: Free email tracking system - Find out when your email has been read by recipient!




Schedule Your Social Updates

BufferApp.com lets you schedule your social updating in advance.  Compose a FaceBook status post or a Twitter update now and it will posted at the future time you select in the settings.  BufferApp also recommend the best times when your posts should be scheduled to maximize optimum reach.