Health

Like just about everyone these days, I am trying to be more conscious of the products that I buy and what type of chemicals and other things they are made from. While I haven’t jumped all the way on the organic, green bandwagon, I’m learning a lot and beginning to make some changes. A few weeks back, I was given some products to review by ecostoreUSA... [Read more]

I started my diet and exercise program yesterday and think I’m doing okay so far! I finished my first day of Weight Watchers with points leftover,  and even resisted the urge to spend those leftovers on a piece of cheesecake! Yeah, I had enough, but didn’t feel like I HAD to have it. The 30-Day Shred is BRUTAL. I think Jillian Michaels... [Read more]

Anyone who knows me, knows I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I had just finally gotten myself to a point where I was happy with how I looked in the couple years before I got married. I was in a size 8, and was just happy with who I was and how I looked.   About 2 months after the wedding, I was pregnant…which makes me think I have... [Read more]

Giveaways

Millions of people around the world use Twitter daily to connect, network, work and play. Starting this Monday, just a tweet on Twitter could win you an iPhone 3GS. Anyone on Twitter who tweets with the hashtag #HouseofGems between 12:00 noon eastern Monday, June 22nd and noon eastern Saturday, June 27th will be entered to win an iPhone 3GS! U.S. residents... [Read more]

Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Momfluence network has partnered with Sara Lee and Ball Park to provide one reader with a ready-made picnic! One lucky winner will receive 10 packs of Sara Lee’s Soft and Smooth Buns and 24 packs of Ball Park Franks – all delivered to their door! Add the condiments and some sides and you’ve... [Read more]

Like just about everyone these days, I am trying to be more conscious of the products that I buy and what type of chemicals and other things they are made from. While I haven’t jumped all the way on the organic, green bandwagon, I’m learning a lot and beginning to make some changes. A few weeks back, I was given some products to review by ecostoreUSA... [Read more]

Have you ever wanted to start your own handmade jewelry store on Etsy or Silkfair, but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you already enjoy scrapbooking and knitting and thought beading might be worth a try, but weren’t sure about the investment. Now you can win a bracelet making kit plus $75 in product – a $100 value – by entering... [Read more]