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Mother’s Day #Giveaway Hop{ends 5/13}

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Welcome To Our Mother’s Day Giveaway Hop~

HOSTED BY THE REVIEW WIRE MEDIA AND THEY ARE VERY PLEASED TO BE OFFERING YOU THIS GIVEAWAY HOP~

     Mother’s Day is one of those Holidays that always has me scratching my head trying to try and decide what to get Mom as a gift. You know the Mom who has everything and needs nothing but I have a few tricks up my sleeve and that means gift cards. No just not any random gift card but a gift card that has her interest. Say she has a kindle or a nook-That would mean I would get her an amazon or a Barnes & Noble gift card. See what I mean? This is why Tammie’s Reviews, Giveaways and More is pleased to be giving away a $25 Amazon gift card in this giveaway hop~ Make sure you hop onto all the giveaways to enter to win their awesome prizes!

ONTO THE GIVEAWAY~

  • 1 READER WILL WIN A $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD

  • THIS GIVEAWAY IS LIVE AND WILL END ON 5/12 AT 11:59 P.M.

  • WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM, NOTIFIED WITHIN 48 HOURS AND HAVE 24 HOURS TO RESPOND TO THE EMAIL TO CLAIM THEIR PRIZE OR ANOTHER WILL BE CHOSEN

  • MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE TO ENTER

  • VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW

ENTER BELOW AND GOOD LUCK TO YOU~

Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household, per IP address. All entries will be verified. Void where prohibited by law. Winner will be contacted by email; Please add pankuch1605@hotmail.com to your whitelist. This giveaway is in no way administered, sponsored, endorsed by, or associated with Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest, or any other social media platform. Please contact Tammie at info@tpankuch.com to see your product promoted here in a giveaway.


Reasons To Switch From Cable To Streaming

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In the past few years there has been a gradual shift from cable TV to online streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. These services has made it possible to watch engaging shows on demand, and all without the annoying interruption of commercial breaks. As an added bonus, each service can costs an average of $10 per month, depending on your package. Bearing this in mind, is it time to cancel cable TV and completely switch to streaming? Here are a few arguments for your consideration.

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No TV licence fees

Online streaming is not live TV, so they are not covered under TV licence laws. Basically, you could significantly reduce your bills every year by cancelling your TV licence and exclusively watching from a streaming service.

The downside is that you can’t watch any live TV, so sports fans might not find this appealing. However, the game is always playing at a nearby sports bar, and breaking news is now accessible from practically every social media platform. It may be an adjustment, but living without a TV licence is not a far-fetched idea.

No unexpected increase in fees

TV cable companies lure you in with amazing deals in your first year, but you can guarantee that the price will go up once your trial year is over. Also, any price hikes imposed by networks on their cable partners translate over onto your monthly bill, so it’s possible for your monthly price to increase even before your contract ends. Streaming services have kept their prices consistent since they were launched, and the only time your fees go up is when you adjust your package.

Exclusive entertainment

Streaming sites offer exclusive content for their customers that aren’t available on cable TV. Netflix has a reputation for developing controversial TV programmes into hit shows, not to mention all the movies they have available. See what shows will be available on www.Netflixupdate.com. Amazon Prime also has its own exclusive shows, and signing up to both services will still be cheaper than subscribing to cable TV.

Flexibility

Sometimes your budget changes and you need to cut a few luxuries in order to afford the necessities. It’s difficult to cancel your cable when such issues arise because you’re locked into a strict annual contract. Not to mention the salesperson on the phone who tries to entice you into staying by giving you more offers. However, streaming services are far more flexible. You can cancel your Amazon Prime and Netflix subscriptions with a push of a button, and there are no termination fees or penalties. You can also easily restart any of your subscriptions at any time.

Customized viewing

You no longer have to flick through endless channels to find something you might enjoy watching. Streaming services let you subscribe to your favorite shows, and the service will alert you as new episodes are posted. They’re also use your viewing history to recommend movies and TV shows that you might like.

Three Scorching Summer Fashion Trends You Need To Know About!

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As the weather warms up and we finally start looking towards the joy of summer, it’s time to start thinking about summer fashions. It can be tricky for a lot of people to make the shift into summer styles after a long winter. A lot of people are seriously reluctant to give up their chunky cardigans no matter how hot they start feeling. But the very best way to deal with a new set of trends is to get right out in front. After all, if you’re not out in front of a new trend, the chances are that it’s going to be long gone by the time you finally catch up to it! With that in mind, here are some scorching summer fashion trends you won’t want to miss out on.

Shine bright!

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Say goodbye to the muted, neutral tones of autumn and winter and say hello to the bright and breathtaking colors of the new season! Runways all over the world have been lit up by some seriously bold color choices. Think primary colors and neon shades! There’s nothing quite like strutting your stuff knowing that you’re guaranteed to stand out from the crowd. If you’re not a so sure about the idea of standing out too much, why not just add some bold, bright color to contrast with an outfit that’s mostly built around darker tones?

Go minimal!

Simplicity can be the most powerful tool in your fashion arsenal. Single color items and elegant designs give a wonderful sense of structure and control to any ensemble. This is a style that many high street and online retailers are already starting to latch onto with some fabulous results. With this Ann Taylor coupon, you’ll be able to bring some fabulously minimalist style to your wardrobe in no time!

Floral with a twist!

Floral patterns? Yawn! A lot of people see floral patterns arriving in spring time and immediately assume that they’ve seen it all before. But this spring/summer things are really being taken up a notch. Many of the floral patterns you’ll see on the runway this season are far more bold and striking than many of the kinds you might have seen before. Not only that but many of these patterns go from head to toe, turning even a simple pattern into a real show stopper!

Pretty in pink

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Pink is back! The color so often shoved aside by designers is being embraced in a big way they this year. It doesn’t matter what kind of shade you want; there’s something out there for you. From hot pinks to more subtle pastel shades, there’s nothing like a little addition of every girl’s favorite color to bring a spark of life to any outfit.
So now you’re armed with the knowledge to get out there and start strutting your stuff knowing you’re right on the cutting edge of this season’s hottest fashion trends. Of course, that doesn’t mean you have to throw out everything you already own, mixing and matching styles is the best possible way to create a style that belongs to nobody but you!

Teleflora Mother’s Day Giveaway~$75 Gift Certificate!{ends 5/13} @SMGurusNetwork @Teleflora

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Welcome to the Teleflora Mother’s Day Bouquet Giveaway!

1 winner receives a &75 Gift Code To Use at Teleflora!!!

This contest is hosted by the Social Media Gurus Network!

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide.

Michigan Saving and More, Deliciously Savvy, Tales From A Southern Mom, Heartbeats ~ Soul Stains, Welcome To My Kitchen,Life in a House of Testosterone,Here We Go Again ready,My Silly Little Gang, Everyday Gizmos Sweeps & Views, Bargnhtress, PaulaMS’ Giveaways, Reviews, & Freebies, Central Bargains and Giveaways, Eclectic Evelyn, Mami’s 3 Little Monkeys

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Now let’s get to the sponsor!

Teleflora

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1 Lucky Winner Will a $75 Gift Card To Use For Their Next Bouquet Gift from Teleflora!

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Disclosure- This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site.This Giveaway is valid in the United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 5/12/17. The winner will have 24 hours to email their information back to mcushing7 at hotmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Melissa Cushing at mcushing7 (at)hotmail (dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

Being A Pro With Promotion…

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In the cutthroat world of business, you have you stay ahead of the game and find ways to be head and shoulders above your peers and competition. Business is difficult, and you need to find the latest method to make yourself heard. Marketing companies are a dime a dozen now, and yet while there are new(ish) methods to utilize the great communication tool that is the internet, what are the best ones out of the new and the traditional methods?

Podcasting

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A lot of people view the podcast as a niche service, but the great benefit of using a podcast is that it is a great way to get a dedicated fan base. It is a slow-burning method, but for those that think their business can benefit from a talk radio style format to discuss issues that are important to the industry, and there is a demand for such information, you can guarantee that the people who listen to your show will stay dedicated to it. As a result, they will be more inclined to use your services or buy your products.

Blogs

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Blogging has been around for a while, and although it used to be a format confined to the casual Myspace user, it has now been a versatile and essential marketing tool. Posting blogs on a regular basis can garner a fan base, but it can also be a useful tool for connecting with customers. From the perspective of any business, it is something that should be used as an exercise in developing your business’ tone of voice and personality, which will help to increase your brand recognition and nurture a supportive and dedicated customer base. Blogging doesn’t have to be a difficult task. There are sites like http://blogging.com where you can learn how to blog and what to do to help promote it on a large scale. The blog has been used as a tool for many business’ and writers to fine-tune their online reputation, and it’s something you need to start doing.

Vlogs

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As a natural extension of blogging, many people have used vlogging as a leap from the 2-D to the 3-D way of marketing their business. Vlogs are basically a video version of blogs, and as a result, the scope of increasing your brand or personality is much easier, but also requires a lot more prior thought. Vlogging, when done right, is a much more immediate art form than any other one online. But there is a bigger chance of getting it wrong. You can do promotions for a business like an explainer video, or you can simply do a piece to camera on a regular basis, keeping customers or followed updated on the latest developments. But you need to be a lot more controlling of what goes in front of the camera, which means a lot more investment in every aspect, from the writing to the look of the vlog. While a blog is a piece of writing, and podcasts are audio with writing, vlogs take it one step further. Each method requires planning, and you need to choose which ones suit your personality and image.