Energizer Ultimate Lithium Battery Review and Giveaway

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Summer is coming and if your house is like mine, the cameras and video games will be getting a lot of use.  A lot of use, means a lot of batteries will need to be changed as well.

The ONLY battery I use in my camera is the ENERGIZER ULTIMATE LITHIUM.  It lasts forever.  I take a LOT (thousands) of pictures with one set of AA batteries.  Even when the battery icon is showing the battery is low....which it has been for 2 weeks now....I'm still taking pictures.  I get every last drop out of those batteries.

If you have devices in your house that are constantly going through batteries, I urge you to give the ENERGIZER ULTIMATE LITHIUM batteries a try.  Less battery changes mean less waste and less frustration.


The ENERGIZER ULTIMATE LITHIUM batteries are improved to last 9X longer.  They are the world's longest lasting AA battery in high-tech devices.  If you are going to have those devices, shouldn't you have the best battery in them? Even though these batteries may cost a bit more than regular batteries, the money is definitely worth it.  These batteries will last so much longer, so you are probably saving money in the long-run!

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Would you like to win your own set of ENERGIZER ULTIMATE LITHIUM AA BATTERIES?  You could win two 4-Packs of ENERGIZER ULTIMATE LITHIUM BATTERIES.  If you are already a user of ENERGIZER BATTERIES, go to www.Energizer.com and write a review for one of their products.  Let me know which product(s) you wrote the review for and I will give you an extra entry for each product you review.  This contest will run through Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 11:59 PM.  I will choose a winner on Monday, June 4th, 2012 using Random.org.  I will notify the winner by email and they will have 48 hours to contact me or I will choose another winner.




I was provided two, 4-Packs of ENERGIZER ULTIMATE LITHIUM batteries for this review.  I was not compensated in any other way.  This review is my honest opinion and I only review items that will benefit my family or myself. 

Fun Summer Days Ahead with List Plan It's 100 Days of Summertime

If you are still looking for more ways to keep your sanity this summer, I have yet another great resource for you.  Jennifer Tankersley, creator of List Plan It, has created 100 Days of Summertime eBook.  This book is chock full of links, ideas, lists, tips, and plain old fun!  You can breathe a huge sigh of relief because your summer just got better!

This book starts on May 15th, and gives you daily doses of inspiration for family, food, and fun throughout the whole summer.  If you are a fan of Tankersley's 100 Days to Christmas eBook, you won't be disappointed with her summer book either!

The book easily downloads to your computer.  I saved mine right to my desktop so it is quick to access and easy to find.  You can also choose to print it off so it is readily available at your fingertips.

Some of my favorite things so far from the eBook has been

• List of ways to children to earn summer privileges
• Numerous delicious recipes
• List of ways to celebrate chocolate day (who knew?)
• List of car/airplane activities for kids
• Ways to celebrate the summer olympics
• and SO MUCH MORE!

What do you think all this is going to cost???  Less than my breakfast at Panera this morning!  $5, yep just $5 is all it is going to cost to get your summer in order.

So, don't delay, check out 100 Days to Summertime eBook NOW and get your summer off on the right foot.  Click HERE to order it today!


I was supplied with a free copy of this eBook.  I am also an affiliate of List Plan It and I may receive a commission from purchases through this site.  This review is my honest opinion and I was not compensated in any other way.  I only review items that will benefit myself or my family.  Thanks to Jennifer Tankersley for this review opportunity.

Scenes From Our Week - Week 33

The week started off relaxing with Mother's Day on Sunday.  I was able to find time to take my new Kindle Fire onto the porch and do some reading.  While reading on the porch, we found out we had a new little family living underneath us.

Unfortunately, one of them was found on the ground later in the week and didn't make it, but the others have left their nest.

The ice cream truck came to town on Sunday night.  I came in the house and told the kids I heard a certain song playing around town.....they knew what it meant.  Is there anything better than hearing that ice cream truck song?

The Pre-Season Little League Tournament started this last week and we had games every night because we kept winning.  But, finally, after 2 losses, we finished on Thursday night with 4th place.  Pretty proud of Bennett and his teammates.

Bennett and the other piano students played at the nursing home on Thursday afternoon.  Unfortunately, Patrick was sick and wasn't able to perform.  Bennett did a great job!

Yesterday, we went to town to begin the process of picking out bushes and shrubs for our lower patio area.  We found two French Lace Wiegelas that I think will be perfect, so we loaded them into the van.  Then we picked up flowers for Sunday School and School Teachers and Tomato Plants for ourself and two School Teachers.  After lunch at Red Robin, the ride home was a little crowded with all the plants in the van.  It looked pretty funny driving home with the kids surrounded with all the plants.

After we got home yesterday, I spotted Bennett in my usual spot on the porch reading.  *LOVE*

Finally, to update you on my mom, there was no cancer found in the mass in her lung. The doctors will check her again in 2 months to see if there were any changes or growth.  So, we are relieved and can relax and focus on her gaining her strength back.  Thanks for all your prayers.

Book Review: The Baby Cheapskate - Guide to Bargains by Angela Wynne

THE BABY CHEAPSKATE: Guide to Bargains
How to Save on Blankets, Bottles, and Everything Baby

By: Angela Wynne

Published:  May 1, 2012

*****

Having a baby?

How to get everything you need—without breaking the bank.

When Angela Wynne started preparing for her baby’s arrival, she was overwhelmed by all the must-haves she supposedly needed. She quickly discovered that the average American family can expect to shell out more than $23,000 for the first two years of the baby’s life.

Daunted by the cost of having a baby, Angela soon realized she had a gift for ferreting out the best bargains—and decided to share her findings with other parents online, with her uber-successful blog BabyCheapskate.com. And now, in The Babycheapskate Guide to Bargains, she gives you must-have advice on buying the best for your baby for less.

No I am NOT having a baby, but I almost wish I was.  Ok, maybe not, but I DO wish I had this book when I was having babies.  This book would have been a life-saver to me and I am sure it will be to many, many pregnant and new moms out there.  Even though I am not expecting a baby, I learned something about searching on Google for products from this book.  

The book is not only full of advice from Wynne, but also full of reader tips from moms.  The best advice I ever got since I became a mom came from real moms and learning from their successes and failures.  This book is full of them.

One of the best tips in the book was what are the "Needs", the "Extras", the "Later-Ons" and the "Really Cool Things" to register for.  It can be so overwhelming going to Target or Babies R Us and deciding to what to register for.  If you are a first time parent-to-be it can be hard to know for sure what and how much you are going to need.  BABY CHEAPSKATE lays it all our for you.  

The book also includes a wealth of information about signing up for coupons, baby clubs, and getting those all important discounts.  With social media, you can also "follow" or "like" numerous baby related companies for discount opportunities.

One tip that I was thinking of when I read the book was related to the high chair.  Wynne also addresses the high chair debate: to get one or not.  If I was having another child I would NOT get a high chair.  I found the clamp chair (a chair that clamps to a table/counter) and booster chairs to work just fine when the baby had outgrown a bouncy seat.  The high chair takes up so much space and isn't easy to clean or move around.  So, if you take anything at all from this review....save your money and skip the high chair!

Another great tip is to NEVER buy diapers without a coupon.  I still get coupons in the mail for diapers and my baby is 7 so I always pass them on to my friends and family who need them.  There are always diaper coupons out there and if they are close to expiring, stock up on the size you are using or the next size you will be moving into.  Don't let those coupons go to waste.  There is no reason to ever pay full-price for diapers.  You have to buy them anyway and those $1 and $2 savings really do add up.

I think Wynne has thought of everything when it comes to baby shopping.  If you are a first-time parent, buying this book will save you hundreds of dollars!  I will be passing my copy on to my friend who is about to be a new mommy this summer.  

Scenes From Our Week - Week 32

While Mom was in surgery on Thursday, I kept her rings safe.  We are waiting to hear the results of the biopsy tomorrow afternoon.  We are continuing to pray for good news and smooth transition towards healing.

The last soccer games of the season were Saturday morning.  It was a beautiful morning and both boys played well.  Their Aunt Julie and cousin, Zach came out to cheer them on.

On Saturday morning, I learned that a restaurant up at home had burned.  This restaurant was the Town House in West Union and held lots of memories for my family growing up.  Anytime we went to town, my Grandpa J could be found at the Town House sitting on his favorite stool.  We had lots of Sunday breakfasts at the Town House and many, many other meals.  I remember going there for lunch with my dad as well.  It was one of those quaint cafe's with good, home-cooked food and where everyone that comes in knows each other.  It really, at least when I was growing up, was the hub of the community.  Even though I hadn't been there in years, I am sad, knowing I won't be going back.  My Grandpa J even lived in the apartments above the restaurant for years before he bought his house. Since we were actually in West Union for my great-nephew's graduation party, I was able to snap this photo.

 We spent Saturday afternoon and evening up at my parents.  It was so nice to just be there, relaxing without needing to run somewhere else or be home by a certain time.  It was an absolutely gorgeous day and I took advantage of it by taking LOTS of pictures of the kids.

Where I grew up

The kids enjoyed climbing around the sand pit on my parents property.

My parents live just outside of a state park and I spent a lot of time in that park when I was growing up.  I loved going up to the lake and feeding the fish and just sitting on the dock.  It is still a beautiful place to be.

I spent many days playing in this snowball bush as a child.  I had to snap this photo of Reagan....memories!

More Summer Planning

If you haven't noticed, I'm a big CONFIDENT MOM fan.  I told you about her 2012 calendar to keep you organized and on track.  Now I am going to tell you about her 2012 Summer Calendar.  If you are a mom, looking for something to help you plan your summer with your kids, this is your perfect Mother's Day gift to yourself!  For just $9, you can take all the stress out of planning your summer!




The 2012 Summer Survival Calendar is NOW AVAILABLE HERE.  This is a 3 1/2 month calendar with over 100 activities to blast boredom and increase family time. It features at least one low-budget or free activity, craft project, or recipe every day starting May 15 and ending August 31. This really could be your life-saver to those "I'm bored" blues.

Here is just some of what you will get:

• Summer Goals worksheet
• Ideas for Summer Fun checklist
• 10 Strategies for your Best Summer Ever Action Guide
• Your Best Summer Ever Audio Workshop
• Quiet Time Activities Worksheet
• Important Summer Dates checklist
• Weekly Menu Planner/Grocery List
• Summer Weekly Planner

For just $9 you can have a fun, stress-free summer and peace of mind knowing that you won't hear "I'm Bored" all summer long!

As a Confident Mom affiliate, I will be compensated for all sales made from the links on my blog.  Even though I am compensated for those sales, I still highly recommend Confident Mom's products and this is my honest opinion.

Summer Planning Has Begun

After today, there are only 11 days of school left!  I decided I had better get busy on some of my summer planning.  One thing we have always done is count how many days of summer we have.  This summer we have 87 days, which is a lot.  We didn't have very many snow days this year, so that helps!  With 87 days to fill, I decided I better get started on some summer planning.  

I already know that we will be going to ORANGE LEAF as soon as school gets out.  The kids have never been there and I have been holding off taking them until there was a special reason.  It will be a great way to kick off the summer!

Something new I decided to try was a Summer Fun $ Jar.

 After selling some items at the garage sale last week, I thought I would put the money together and save it for something.  This way, if we decide to go bowling or mini golf, we can take the money from the pot.  I also am going to add $5 every time I get a $5 bill in my wallet.  That will also help to grow the pot.  I have also considered using it as a way for the kids do special chores and then money will get added to it.

The next part of summer planning I have yet to get figured out is the Kid's Chores.  I plan to work on that in the coming week.  If I don't incorporate chores into their routine right away, the days will melt into video games and TV watching.  So, stay tuned for a post on Kid's Summer Chores!

How many days of school do you have left?  What are some of your summer plans?