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Dirt Devil

Dirt Devil has a better way to save energy. The new AccuCharge Stick Vac and Hand Vac use 70% less energy – making AccuCharge the first cordless cleaning technology to earn Energy Star approval.
Dirt Devil has developed a new energy efficient, Energy Star approved line of cordless cleaning products. The AccuCharge system protects batteries from degradation, meaning a longer battery life and effective runtime throughout its life time. And it charges twice as fast now, so you won't have to wait as long in between uses. Plus, special AccuCharge Circuitry constantly monitors the unit until the charge voltage is reached and then reduces power to a trickle charge to complete and maintain the charge. This results in a reduction of energy consumption by 70%!

Hand Vac
Features:

* AccuCharge Technology: Longer Battery Life, Charges 2X Faster, Utilizes 70% Less Energy
* Powerful 15.6 volts of suction power
* Energy Star Approved
* Cordless Rechargeable Convenience
* QuickFlip Crevice Tool onboard
* Retractable Bristle Strip
* 3 Year Warranty

Stick Vac
Notable Features:

* AccuCharge Technology: Longer Battery Life, Charges 2X Faster, Utilizes 70% Less Energy
* Energy Star Approved
* Cordless Rechargeable Convenience
* Powerful 15.6 volt Cordless Vac
* All Surface Cleaning: Motorized Brush for carpet cleaning and Brushroll Shutoff for safe bare floor cleaning
* Fold-away handle for convenient storage
* Charging stand
* 2 Year Warranty
And the prices just can't be beat! Check out Dirt Devil today and see them for yourself. This has got to be better and quicker than sweeping up by hand. And it would save me less energy without using more energy consumption which is good for the environment. I really like the foldable handle on the stick vac. I love anything that saves some space.

Hope everyone had a safe and Happy 4th. We had rain off and on here, enough to cancel fireworks Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately now fireworks will be tonight and I have to work so we have to miss them. Oh well we had our own fireworks that we did so the kids are still pretty happy.

Toddlers and messy, stinky diapers..... they sure can tend to make a home smell a bit unpleasant. To fight against the stinky diapers in my house I rely on Renuzit TriScents.

Renuzit® TriScents™ fresheners, the newest line of electric scented oil air fresheners, gently renew your home with 3 harmonious scents in one convenient product. Available in two distinct fragrances, Seaside Breezes™ and Morning Meadow, each contains three scented oils that continuously transition throughout the day to create a longer-lasting, always enjoyable renewed scent.
With three separate settings, you can control the intensity of the fragrance delivery for as much or as little scent as they desire. Through controlled release and scent transitions, you won’t have to worry about scents disappearing, and Renuzit® TriScents™ air fresheners last up to 60 days*.
Renuzit® TriScents™ products are available at retail locations in the United States at a MSRP of $9.99 for a Starter Kit, which includes a reusable plug-in warmer and one refill unit. A refill kit retails for $4.99.
I have a Tri-Scent behind my sofa and as you walk in the front door you are greeted with the wonderful scents of Seaside Breezes. Tri-Scents does an awesome job of keeping my living room smelling fresh even with two toddler boys running around all day and making stinky diapers for me to change.
Tri-Scents is by far my favorite of these type of air fresheners. Stop by and check out the website. There are great tips and you can even print out a money saving coupon! Who doesn't love a good coupon!

Everyone could use some extra cash right? Especially with prices going up on just about everything! Working outside the home just doesn't seem to be enough anymore. So in order to add a little extra spending money or even just gas money I joined SocialSpark. At SocialSpark you write about things on your blog and get paid for doing it. There are guidelines to follow for each post you write. But it is simple and an easy way to pick up some extra money for whatever. I am currently saving up for my daughter's gymanstics class payment.

At SocialSpark there are different types of opportunities
Sponsored Post:
In the Sponsored Post Opportunity, a Blogger will create a unique sponsored post on his/her blog based on the guidance the Advertiser provides. The Advertiser can choose to have each Blogger include an image, video or press release along with the Blogger's own text. The Advertiser pays per unique blog post that is created on each unique blog.

Blog Sponsorship:
Blog sponsorships are a means by which the Advertisers to utilize SocialSpark's unique technology to create a 'welcome mat' and persistent sponsorship banner on blogs. Sponsorships can consist of text, images or video. The advertiser pays per day that a select blog runs the Blog Sponsorship.

Spark:
Sparks are free Opportunities that serve as ideas for blog posts. Sparks are utilized primarily by Bloggers, but may also be used by Advertisers. They offer no tracking or segmentation options.

You choose what types you want to do. I love the blog sponsorships! They are a super easy way to get some cash!
You can also meet tons of new people at SocialSpark. You can request for someone to become your friend or they can request you. New friends and money what a great combo!
No you won't get rich from blogging for SocialSpark but in this day and age every little bit of money helps and it is great for stay at home moms! It only takes a few minutes of online time and you get a few bucks!
In order to do SocialSpark your blog must:

* Be at least 90 days old, with at least 20 pre-existing posts written in the last 90 days.
* Contain content that is original to you and the blog.
* Be a blog, meaning no message boards, websites, IM, emails or other similar services.
* Be in English or Spanish.
* Not be a blog kept primarily for making money.
SocialSpark stop by and check them out!

I have been very bad and not blogging... it just seems I never have anytime right now.

This could be the reason I can't find time to blog


The kids have been out enjoying the pool as much as they can.
And my "baby" getting her diploma....


We have been busy with all the last minute things before she goes off to nursing school August 17th.

Tonight is the night. My oldest graduates from high school. We all have our tickets and are excited for this evenings event. Last night was the Baccalaureate Service and here are a few pics
My sister, dad and me

the graduate


Raychel, Madisyn, Noah me and Andy

Miss Madisyn

Watch for graduation pics later.

I just ordered this canning kit from Amazon this morning. Last year I wanted to try canning some things from the garden but our garden didn't fare so well last year. I am hoping for better results this year and to put this canning kit to the test. I want to go strawberry picking within the week and hopefully make some strawberry jelly. With prices getting so high canning may be a big part of our future! So tell me do you do any canning? Have any good recipes or tips to share?

Serenity was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia on May 24, 2008. Lifting Up Serenity is dedicated to her recovery and supporting her family throughout their journey through childhood cancer. Serenity is only 22 months old.
Check out Serenity's Blog. If you feel inclined I have a link on the right side to help the family with medical costs.