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Darius' new video is WONDERFUL!  I love all the shots of the harbor, downtown allies, and the great marsh and harbor scenes.  I want his latest CD for sure! You go Darius!

FURminator

Graham went to the spa this weekend (aka...up the stair to the shower and was given a bath by me, got his nails clipped by the Mr. and got FURminated twice)!  If you have a dog (or cat), the FURminator will be the best $30 you'll spend for man's best friend!
We have the FURminator Classic deShedding Tool and have had it since Graham was 6 months old.  To be honest, we don't use it as much as we should, but since he is shedding like crazy with the season, it's a must!

Graham generally doesn't like to be FURminated (he doesn't hate it so don't think that).  He'd rather us just scratch his belly!  However, this weekend, he welcomed it!  He has been sleeping on the hardwood and slate flooring instead of his bed to keep cool.  His undercoat has just been too hot!  I think the FURminator took two pounds off the pup. You should have seen the mounds of hair we got off!
Check out the below video, it is NOT an exaggeration.  It really gets off that much hair, and is painless to your pet!

Follow Friday!

For those on Twitter, you know all about Follow Friday (#FF).  I thought I would post a list of great blogs that I follow daily, so you could check them out too! 

Nola Girl-She just had her 1st Blog Birthday with a week full of giveaways! 

Pluff Mudd Studio-This is a blog that I just started following.  She has wonderful party ideas and is super crafty. 

Pretty in Pink Megan-She is always posting on the latest styles and fashion.  I look at her blog to know what I am wearing is out of style or not.  Many of the new trends she post, I could not pull off, but I try to modify and keep the new trends in mind!

Blue Eyed Bride-She started her blog when she was getting married.  Now she has a son.  She blogs about anything and everything!  Fun read!!

Do you have a great blog you would like to share?  If so, comment and tell us why you enjoy reading!!  Happy Friday everyone!  You'll have to take a look on Mrs. Pregnant in the Lowcountry sometime this weekend since we find out the sex of the baby TODAY!

Craigslist 101

I'm having a bit of a "no brain day!"  Just can't think of anything to post.  I was emailed last night about Craigslist.  I do love Craigslist, and since the Mr. forbids me to have garage sales at the house, I have used this as my source to make some extra cash with our junk (hopefully, someone else's treasure).

Here is the email I got last night:
"OK, I've never bought off of Craigslist, but have looked and contacted people - I guess things just didn't work out or I was too late. Now I need to sell something, possibly a few things. What do I need to know? It's free isn't it? Or do they get a percentage like ebay? I know you said to meet in a neutral place - and I'll accept cash only. Anything else that you can think of? "

Answers and steps to Craigslist 101:
-It is free to post (no commission is paid as with eBay)

-Price item a little higher than you want to get...people tend to barter

-If item doesn't sell, consider saying "negotiable price or OBO" when stating the price

-State cash only on your post (*you are selling to strangers, you want "cash money" only!!)

-Pictures are a must on your listing (allows 4 pictures). People are more likely to have interest and contact you if they can see everything. You can also take tons of pictures and put the in a Picasa (picture program through google and gmail) slide show then put the picture link to the album on the post.

-Reposted every week to refresh posting and have it appear at the top of the listing category.

-Craiglist only allows you to post an item once. When you repost it, you'll delete the post that is "old/currently up." Once deleted, you can repost your item. It will appear at the top of the list.

-State on the post where you can meet (ie mall, Lowe's, etc).  I would strongly encourage you not to have people come to your home unless it is a huge item.  You never know who it will be.  If you do have them come to your home, contact me.  There are ways of researching people to know if they are sketchy or not.

-If posting multiple items, say that on all post. Think of a unique code to put on each of your post and state "search '5586' to see all my current listings. Willing to negotiate with multiple purchases."

-Once you post things to Craigslist, put a link on your facebook page or Twitter accont. Someone you know might purchase from you, and you don't have to deal with meeting people you don't know.
 
-One last thing, you will get spam mail from the post. If they are saying "weird" things or only refer to the item as "the item," then beware. Not to scare you from using it, but you can tell. I have replied to a few of these, but nothing ever happened. If it is a weird name or email, then it is likely a spam message.

Aveda--I do love!

I simply love Aveda products.  I use their products for my hair, skin, and lips! 

Today Aveda online has free shipping if you use the code SPRING410 (click here for details).

I also go to an Aveda Concept Salon, Verbena Salon, to get my hair "did."  It is on the corner of St Philip and Cannon Streets.  Kady is my "hair lady."  When I went last, they were offering new clients 50% all services and product on the first visit.  If you are looking for a new place to get your hair done, I highly recomend Kady!  Also when you are there, stock up on every product possible.  At 50%, you can't beat that deal!!

You can tell Kady that her crazy blogging client that always complains about parking (which has gotten much better), Meredith, referred you!!  I have referred a few people (some of my blog readers even) to Katy, and they all LOVE her! 

VERBENA SALON
KADY
189 SAINT PHILIP ST
CHARLESTON SC 29403-7429
843-722-8887
http://www.verbenasalon.com/
 

Here are the Aveda products I use daily!  I have tried many other, but these are my staples!

 

My sis just got me this for my Birthday!

Rosemary Mint Hand and Body Wash

PhomollientTM Styling Foam

Rosemary Mint Shampoo

Lip Tint SPF 15-Apricot 250

The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene

We made the "voyage" (if you know where we live, there is no other way to describe it) to Mt. Pleasant to The Wreck for dinner on Saturday night.  This was one of the first places we went while dating (beginning to date).  The place is not much to look at. In fact, it looks like a dump!  Every time we go, people (tourists) whisper to us, while we are waiting for a table, "Is this place good? Are you sure."

You eat on paper plates, drink beer or soda from cans, and eat on a covered back porch over looking Shem Creek and the shrimp boats.

The Mr. is a huge fan of their Mahi Mahi.  His review is "it's the best in town!"  I love the boiled peanuts each table gets before dinner and their red rice!!

Oh! One note if you would like to try The Wreck...cash only!

Their Menu-Click Here
History-Click Here
Directions-Click Here

Here are some photos we snapped before dinner!

Charleston sunset and The Cooper River Bridge

I may have drank a whole one of these yesterday...

I googled this product, and this nice picture came up!  Click here to see the photographer's review of this product!  I couldn't agree more; it is like the taste of spring!

My house is also huge fans of Simply Orange too! 

I rarely see coupons for this, but Publix did have Simply Orange on BOGO this week!  Might be a good time to try it if you haven't! 

You Could've Had a V8

Let me introduce you to a STAPLE in our house!  The Mr. LOVES V8 V-Fusion.  I think we go through about two bottles a week, and at $3.99 a bottle, this stuff is not cheap!  The Mr. likes it because it is 100% juice.  I like it because it sneaks in vege and fruit servings.  I don't have problems with fruit, but veges are a struggle for me. 

Here's what V8 has to say about its product "V8 V-Fusion is made of 100% juice that blends the vegetable juices with just the right amount of select fruit juices for a light, sweet taste and texture."

Have you tried this great stuff?  If not, this week is your chance because it is buy one get one free at Publix. 

Unfortunately for my house, V8 Fusion coupons are hard to come by, so we often pay full price, but this week we will be stocking up. 

Publix Deal Scenario

V8 V-Fusion  – Assorted BOGO $3.99

-$1/1 PRINT & PRINT

Final Price: $1 Each

HERSHEY'S Candy Coated Milk Chocolate Mini Eggs

Is my FAVORITE candy for Easter!  I look forward to these every year.  I spotted them at Publix today, and I've eaten 1/2 the bag already (woops!). 

Taggin' Along!

The "Mr." has a conference in Myrtle Beach Wednesday through Thursday.  I'm taggin' along for some vaca from our "normal" life (woot woot for the two day work week!). I plan to do some shopping (more so looking) while he is learning and earning those CEUs! 

Know of any places we should check out in the very happening Myrtle Beach (food and shopping)? 

Graham is going to "Camp" for the next several days at Moonshadow (your pet's home away from home)!  He LOVES that place.  I hope to get a video of him as we take him there.  He knows from two miles away that he is going to camp.  His jaws start quivering, he starts getting hyper (an under-statement), and even barks like crazy.  Most people would think he was having a panic attack, but that's just Graham getting super excited to see his buddies at Moonshadow!  Graham bolts out of the car when we get there (reminds me of a mom dropping off a kid at middle school), and trust me; we're ready for him to get out with all the commotion he puts on.  He knows the routine when we get there.  He heads straight for their front desk and dashes behind the counter! 

If your dog needs a place to stay for a few days, I'd recommend Moonshadow.  Tell'em Graham (the loving, curious, yellow lab) sent ya!

Just a note: some may think that he is bolting out of the car just to get away from us, (we'll maybe just me...he loves the "Mr.") but when we come to pick him up, he dashes to the car as soon as we say "load up!"  Man, we love that pup!

I'm Lovin' Yoplait Frozen Smoothies

Since I'm suffering from Waffle Woes, I've been searching for a new breakfast food that wouldn't be so calorie dense (Toaster Strudels, I love you, but you're putting on the path back to Weight Watchers).  I had some coupons (2- $1 off one package) for Yoplait Frozen Smoothies.  At Publix, the smoothies are 2 for $5, so I figured, what the heck; we'll try them for $1.50/package or $0.75/smoothie.

This weekend we tried banana strawberry flavor. These were super good and filling! Mr. Soirées & Shenanigans said they had chucks of frozen yogurt and frozen fruit in the package.  The smoothies blended up really nice!  The calorie level on these aren't so bad either (70 calories per smoothie)! 

I think these will be on my shopping list in the future!  Especially now that there is a $1.25 off one coupon out there!  This would make it $0.63/smoothie!  A meal for 63 cents...can't beat that!

Get your $1.25 off one here!

PS It is Biggest Loser Approved too!

Fat Tire

Meet our "son," Graham!  He is featuring his Dad's FAVORITE beer, Fat Tire.  You may have noticed on the receipt from Publix, we had to break down and buy the second best, Sam Adams.  Apparently, others have caught on to Fat Tire.  Last week, we purchased the last 6-pack and this week it was completely out!  If Publix is out next week, I think we'll be planning a trip to Fort Collins, CO! 

The hunt for Fat Tire sent me to their website to find where we else we could get this.  It is everywhere....except Ohio!  We're going to hit up the corner store to raid their stash of Fat Tire and 1554!

What New Belgium beers have you tried? 

Going to a party soon?  This would be a great beer to bring!  Or, the next time you are at the bar and want a new beer to try, tell them "I'll have a Fat Tire!"