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Scotts Florida Select Mulch Helps Your Yard Spring Forward!

April 26, 2013Gardeningflowers, Gardening, Scott'sKim

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine.

It’s the time of year when we have to get the shovels out of the shed, head to the store to buy gardening supplies like Scotts Florida Select Natural Eucalyptus Mulch and pretty flowers! I love thinking about planting new flowers each year and what our yard will look like once we are done. We have a pretty big pool in our backyard and right now there is not a single plant around it! Here’ are some pictures of ideas that I would like to implement in our yard…. consider these photos my inspiration!

I love the bright flowers in this landscape and the pathway is adorable!

The rock and plant landscaping around this pool is gorgeous!

This is for the jungle woman in me!

Don’t you love the flowers and lighting?

Scotts Florida Select Natural Eucalyptus Mulch is made from 100% Florida-grown Eucalyptus and is not just for Florida yards! Apply mulch around trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables after seeds have germinated and plants have developed to help keep weeds from growing and to keep your flower beds and landscape looking clean and tidy.

Scotts Florida Select Natural Eucalyptus Mulch is the best option for your landscape because it is:

SUSTAINABLE: Are you concerned with sustainable gardening?
Sustainably-harvested and plantation grown Eucalyptus is considered a renewable resource because it re-grows up to 4-times faster than Cypress.*

NATURAL: Made from 100% plantation-grown Eucalyptus trees. Eucalyptus Mulch is guaranteed free from any construction, demolition, pallet, or other waste materials.

EFFECTIVE: Prevents weeds naturally** while helping to conserve soil moisture and moderate soil temperature.

Plus..

Scotts Florida Select Mulch is LOCAL: 100% Florida-grown – helps support your local economy.

I have a hard time remembering when is the best time to spread mulch.

When and how to spread mulch:

Apply around trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables after seeds have germinated and plants have developed. Spread the mulch 3 inches deep.
Make sure to keep mulch several inches from tree trunks and house foundations or other wood structures.
A 2 cu. ft. bag will cover the following: At a depth of 2 inches, 12 sq. ft of bedding area. At a depth of 3 inches, 8 sq. ft. of bedding area. At a depth of 4 inches, 6 sq. ft. of bedding.

Don’t live in Florida? It’s ok!

Scotts Nature Scapes mulch is a great option for your landscaping needs! Scotts Nature Scapes mulch comes in three different colors, they’re natural forest products – no waste wood, and come in a variety of textures. Scotts Nature Scapes mulch helps to maintain moisture, prevent weeds, and create a great looking landscape all year long!

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*Sustainably-harvested and plantation grown Eucalyptus is considered a renewable resource because it re-grows up to 4-times faster than Cypress.
**A three-inch layer of Eucalyptus Mulch naturally helps prevent weeds by blocking growth and access to sunlight.

White Cloud’s GreenEarth Paper Products + Pin it to Win it “Living the Green Sweepstakes”

April 19, 2013GreenGreen, White CloudKim

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud. All opinions are 100% mine.

My family started going green a couple of years ago when our son was in environmental club at his school. The whole family got involved by making a list of what we could do around our house to go green. We start by recycling everything that we could through our garbage company. We found that we were putting more in the recycling bin each week than we did into the garbage can! On average now we only have 2 garbage bags a week, whereas before we started recycling we had 5-7 bags. We always make sure that we are turning off anything that is not being used like the T.V. and lights and electronics that are not being used often. We keep each other accountable for turning out electricity that is not being used and making sure that nothing goes into the trash that can be recycled. The kids like being a part of making our little world green and knowing that not only are we helping our family with the things that we do to be green we are doing our part to help the planet.

One more thing that we need to start doing is using more green products like White Cloud GreenEarth.

GreenEarth is the innovative, eco-friendly line of White Cloud products (bath tissue and paper towels), made from 100 percent recycled fibers. I like that I don’t have to compromise because GreenEarth products maintain the highest standards of quality while still remaining affordable. “Living the Green” doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank or sacrificing quality. White cloud truly puts living within reach!

Did you know…

All GreenEarth® products maintain a Forest Stewardship Council certification.
White Cloud can be found exclusively at Walmart!

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White Cloud’s Pin it to Win it “Living the Green Sweepstakes”

Here’s how to enter:

1. Follow White Cloud on White Cloud Pinterest page
2. Create their own “Living the Green” Pinterest board
3. Repin at least one Pin from the White Cloud “Living the Green” board to their board and include the hashtag #LivingTheGreen in the pin’s caption
4. Visit mywhitecloud.com/promotions and complete the sweepstakes entry form

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends 4/30/13. Click here for Official Rules.

Sweepstakes Rules and Regulations

For green living tips and ideas visit White Cloud “Living the Green” Pinterest board and the White Cloud GreenEarth products page. You can also Like White Cloud on Facebook and Follow White Cloud on Twitter.

Travel Tip: The Parking Spot has Airport Parking Covered!

April 19, 2013TravelAirport Parking, The Parking Spot, TravelKim

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Parking Spot. All opinions are 100% mine.

When we fly out of town we always worry about airport parking. Where are we going to park our car? Is it somewhere safe? Can we reserve ahead of time? How long is it going to take us to get from the parking area to the airport? One place that knows how to do it is Parking Spot!

The Parking Spot is a national chain with 34 facilities at over 22 airports. We have not only 1 The Parking Spot location but 3 at Atlanta Hartsfield Airport where we fly out of!

Some of the things that make The Parking Spot great are:

Friendly shuttles every 5-7 minutes
Covered, open-air and valet parking available (select locations)
Always open
Fast and easy check-in & check-out
Well lit, fully-fenced
Luggage assistance available
Complimentary chilled water
Complimentary USA Today until 9am, Monday-Friday
Airport parking reservations available
Car care services, including car washes and oil changes available in some markets

You can earn free parking at The Parking with The Spot Club! You will earn one free day for every 7 paid days.

Here’s how it works:

Pick up a Spot Club card from the Parking Spot cashier. You’ll earn points for that stay and every time you present your Spot Club Card. If your company participates in the Spot Club Exec program, your travel manager can give you a card.
Register your Spot Club Card. This will allow you to manage your account on-line, including seeing parking activity and printing award certificates.
Use your Spot Club card on every stay. Use it at entry and you don’t need to pull a ticket. Use it at exit with your credit card and use our automated check-out lane.
Link your Spot Club card to a credit card. This optional service enables you to exit The Parking Spot using just your linked Spot Club card to earn points and pay for your stay. All you need is a registered Spot Club card and a valid credit card to create a linked card.

If you are looking somewhere to park for your next vacation or business trip you should check to see if The Parking Spot is at your airport. You can make your airport parking reservations online.

You can follow The Parking Spot on twitter @TheParkingSpot and like them on facebook.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Is Earning The Reputation As The Most Amazing ER In The World.

March 25, 2013HealthKim

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. All opinions are 100% mine.

When you think of a hospital or an emergency room, what comes to mind? When I think of a hospital and emergency rooms I think of white walls, small rooms, stale coffee, and those curtains to divide “rooms” for privacy in the ER.

What would you think of walking into a hospital and seeing a Starbucks or a Walgreens? What about a wait time that is typically under five minutes? I know that I have your attention with that one. What if I told you that there is a hospital that looks more like a lavish hotel than a typical hospital from outside and inside? Those are just a couple of things that you can expect from Elmhurst Memorial Hospital!

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (in suburban Chicago) is earning the reputation as the most amazing ER in the world. Elmhurst Memorial Hospital also subscribes to Planetree philosophy of care. Planetree philosophy is an approach to healthcare that looks at the experience from the patients’ perspective and offers a healthcare experience that is less intimidating and more comforting. (When you look around inside Elmhurst Memorial Hospital you can even see the sycamore leaf, the symbol associated with Planetree, designed into the glass and floor of the building.)

Also from Elmhurst Memorial Hospital you can expect:

All ER suites have large private bathrooms
Some of the most respected ER doctors in the area
Outstanding partnership with first responders
Patient satisfaction in the 98th percentile
Located right outside of Chicago

Want to see more about Elmhurst Memorial Hospital? Visit the most amazing ER in the world for more information.

Enter to win Cooper Tire’s My Every Day Road Trip Contest.

March 21, 2013New postsKim

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tire. All opinions are 100% mine.

Cooper Tire has been making tires for life’s road trips for nearly 100 years. They have a full product portfolio, fitting most vehicles on the road today; Cooper Tire manufactures quality passenger, light truck, sport utility, performance and winter tires. , Cooper Tire is commemorating life’s every day road trips with an exciting opportunity to earn an entire year of free gas during the Cooper Tire's My Every Day Road Trip Contest.

Starting March 1^st, Cooper Tire Facebook fans may submit their not-so-every day road trip stories on by writing a story, or sending in a photo, or a video. Winners will be selected based on criteria such as originality, creativity, and their passion for Cooper tires and compelling content.

The top written story will win a $100 gift card to use toward gas for one week while the highest rated photo entry will receive a $500 gift card to use toward gas for one month.

The top five video finalists will each win a new set of four Cooper tires and advance to the final phase of the competition. In the final phase, Cooper Tire Facebook fans will be encouraged to vote for their favorite Every Day Road Trip video, to help determine the final winner. The video with the combined highest score and most votes will be awarded a gift card for $5,000 toward gas for one year to fuel their daily drive.

How to enter:

Make a video about, take a photo of, or write a story detailing your not-so-everyday, every day road trip.

Share your road trip with Cooper Tire by filling out the form on their Facebook Page and submitting your video, photo, or text story.

· Videos must be 200 MB or less

· Photos must be 4MB or less

· Stories must be 1,000 characters or less

Check back on April 15th to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a Cooper Tire Road Trip Kit just by voting for your favorite video finalist entries.

Photo and story contest winners will be selected separately and be posted along with the video contest winner on May 13.

Yes..vote and you can earn chances to win a Cooper Tire Road Trip Kit!

Vote once per day and you will automatically receive an entry to win a Road Trip Kit. The prize pack includes a $100 Cooper Tire auto service voucher, a $50 gas card, $50 iTunes gift card and Cooper gear.

Time is running out! The contest ends March 29th so hurry to their Facebook Page and enter you photo, video, or story today!

Contest Rules:

No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not improve the likelihood of winning. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C. who are 19 or older. Void where prohibited. Employees and certain other affiliates of Sponsor are not eligible. Entry begins 9:00 am ET on 3/1/13 and ends 4:59 pm ET on 3/29/13. Method of entry: Register below and upload a video, photo, or text story on what makes your every day road trip unique. Only one entry per person (regardless of type of entry). Each entry will be judged based on criteria set forth in the Official Rules. One prize for photo portion: $500 gasoline gift card. One prize for text story portion: $100 gasoline gift card. Five prizes for video portion, each prize: an $800 voucher for 4 Cooper Tires. One grand prize winner from video portion: $5,000 gasoline gift card. ARV of all prizes: $9,600. Video portion finalists’ videos will be posted on Sponsor’s Facebook page for public voting. Contest subject to complete Official Rules available here. Sponsor: Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, 701 Lima Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840.