Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Neater Feeder Giveaway

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One lucky winner will win
a
(size/color winner's choice)
US Only
December 9 12:01am to December 23 11:59pm
All entries are optional
The winning entry will be verified.

I so wanted to get one of these for our Saint Bernard so that it was more at her height. It is on her Christmas list, so maybe it will still happen. MarksvilleandMe wishes everyone who enters Good Luck!


A disclaimer: Non of the participating bloggers is responsible for the prize. Prize will be fulfilled by Neater Feeder. This giveaway is not related to any social media page.

Cool Gel n Cap Giveaway

Hosted by Stylish Momme Co-hosted by Baltimore Mom Sponsored by CoolGelnCap

Winner gets to choose between Toby the Puppy and Tulip the Bunny!
Kids Ice Packs and Hot & Cold Packs with The Only Kids First Aid Cap
  • Natural & Soothing Relief For Your Child's Bumps, Bruises, Migraines, Headaches, Fever Symptoms, Ear Infection Symptoms & More
  • The Hot & Cold Packs Reduce Swelling & Relieve Pain In & Out Of The Cap
  • The Hot & Cold Packs Are Hands Free, Reusable, Non-Toxic, & Latex Free, And The Cap Is Machine Washable
I would love to have this as a just in case item for my youngest daughter and grand daughters. What a neat way to get them to keep something on where it hurts them. MarksvilleandMe wishes everyone who enters Good Luck!
This giveaway is open to the US 18+ residents only and will run from December 9th - December 23rd. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media. All participating blogs are not responsible for prize fulfillment or shipping.

Monday, December 8, 2014

Out of the Shoebox Review



Book Description:

Out of the Shoebox is a fascinating journal that reads like a detective story, comes across as an imaginative quest into the past, yet is the true personal story of the writer, Yaron Reshef. 

An unexpected phone call hurls Reshef into an intensive two-year journey, during which he has to solve a mystery that took shape in the 1930s and gradually unfolded in the present. A mysterious lot, a forgotten bank account, a people long gone – along with their memory which were obliterated during the Holocaust. All of these rise to the surface, bearing with them memories and emotions previously hidden away in the shoebox. 

MarksvilleandMe reviews Out of the Shoebox
written by
Yaron Reshef

Even though I read many genres of books, my favorite genre to read is non-fiction about the Holocaust, survivors, and how they overcame what they went through. It fascinates me. I just don't understand how anyone let things get so out of hand, turning a blind eye for so long, not to mention those who think it never happened no matter how much is written or even if they are shown video footage of the atrocities the prisoners of the Holocaust endured. 

I grew up very near to a family who survived the Holocaust, at least the mother anyways, I was too young and never asked what happened. All I remember is the tattooed numbers on her arm, that she was in her 90's and loved to see me dance, so dance is what I did, it brought her much joy. 

She has been gone many years and most of her children have followed her leaving just one of her Children along with her grand children, great grand children, and I am sure by now great great grandchildren behind. I should ask to hear more of her story. I believe hers may be one that hasn't been told. 

I loved her as a grandmother, her daughter as a mother, and her grand daughter as Aunt figure if you will. Their whole family is very close to my heart. They are the Meisner's at least that would have been her married name. 

This book like every Holocaust book I have read has taken me in completely to a different time and place. This book is filled with mystery that unfolds as you read along. Amazing emotion and surprises are throughout the book. This will be a page turner for those who love history, non-fiction, mystery, and a roller coaster of emotions. 

Yaron does a great job at making you part of the story. I am glad to meet yet another family who endured so much, so that we might remember, that life will go on.

You can purchase Out of the Shoebox on Amazon.
You can find out more about Yaron Reshef here.

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Alpha Grillers Garlic Press and Peeler Set Review





MarksvilleandMe reviews Alpha Grillers Garlic Press
 and Peeler Set


My first impression was wow, I mean look at how it comes packaged? Alpha Grillers is right about it being ready to gift. Beautiful packaging and once my press and peeler are clean they go right back into this box, at least until it falls apart from use. 

We use garlic several times a week, and even though I have a garlic press I already love this one compares very closely with the one I already love and there is always room for a spare in my home. Now the peeler which I have never had. I usually put a few in a closed container and shake, shake, shake until all of the skins are separated from the garlic clove. Of course I am left with a stinky container to clean, but now I don't have to worry about that, I have my trusty garlic peeler. 

You can forego the peeler if you want to this Garlic Press can do all of the work for you but if you have lots of garlic to mince then I suggest peeling first and then mincing that way you don't have to stop to clean the trap out. Easy way to enjoy your garlic without it taking so long. 

You can purchase the Alpha Grillers Garlic Press and Peeler set on




What Alph Grillers had to say about their garlic press and peeler
Features:
1. Premium solid stainless steel garlic press
2. Mince unpeeled cloves with ease (peel stays in - minced garlic comes out!)
3. Ergonimically designed for easy squeezing
4. Works great for pressing ginger too
5. Premium silicone garlic peeler (insert clove -> roll tube back and forth -> tip out perfectly peeled clove)
6. Dishwasher safe
7. Beautifully presented in luxury gift box
8. BONUS EBOOK: "50 Delicious Recipes Using Crushed and Sliced Garlic"

The Secret to Quick and Easy Minced Garlic Every Time!

Currently peeling and mincing by hand? Any of this sound familiar?
- Smelly hands..
- Unevenly sized garlic mince..
- Bits of peel stuck to everything..

Perhaps you already bought a garlic press, but it had one of these common issues:
1) Garlic leaked out the chamber..
2) Really difficult to press..
3) The hinge snapped..
4) Aluminium corroded and pitted..

All these issues can be avoided!

Introducing the Alpha Grillers Garlic Press and Peeler Set

The Best Peeler on The Market:
- Simple to use: insert clove -> roll back and forth -> tip out perfectly peeled clove
- Extensively tested to identify the best texture and thickness of silicone for optimal peeling
- Highly durable and dishwasher safe

The Best Press on The Market:
- Solid stainless steel garlic press will last year after year without any corrosion
- Ergonomically design so very little effort is required to squeeze
- Easily minces both peeled and unpeeled cloves and even works great with ginger!
- Easy to clean and totally dishwasher safe

Wait a sec.. If I can press unpeeled cloves why do I need a peeler??
Excellent question! The press works great on unpeeled cloves; however, it does required quite
a bit more force to squeeze them though. Also, to get maximum yield you will always need to
use peeled cloves. If you are looking to slice your garlic you will need to peel it first too!


To make it even more of a no brainer, buy today and you will receive our 100% MONEY BACK  LIFETIME GUARANTEE. You can order yours on           .


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Sunday, December 7, 2014

We Choose Virtues Poster Review + Giveaway



MarksvilleandMe reviews We Choose Virtues Poster

Even though these virtues are a bit different then you would find in the Bible they are still very good at teaching your children to be good and to help them grow up into loving adults. They follow very closely to what the Bible says as well as with the way I would like my children to be everyday. 

With having 6 children you would think we would have it all figured out, well that depends on what aspect you are referring to. Every child is different and learns at a different pace. With being sick the last few years and finally getting a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, but not until after I lost a bit of control with my children, we are finally trying to get back on track. 

What happened to our family didn't happen overnight, so it won't be fixed overnight. Not sure if it is Christmas or if some of what we have been working on is working but my two youngest girls have been working on cleaning their rooms, I mean really cleaning their rooms. 

There rooms look like a hurricane picked up everything and then just dropped it all over. Their rooms have been so bad that they either sleep on the floors in their rooms, or sleep on our living room couch, or on occasion on the floor in our Bedroom. 

Even though I am now on a regular medication routine, I still have pain on most days, limiting what I can do. On top of that I have a weak immune system so I catch pretty much everything that blows our way. Currently I am battling pneumonia. Anyways it is hard enough for me to keep up with the dishes and laundry without worrying about their rooms as well. 

My husband and myself have always believed that children should learn how to take care of themselves. Cooking, washing their laundry, cleaning their rooms, dressing themselves, as well as being kind to others, and being a good productive member of Society. 

The We Choose Virtues Poster is a reminder to the children what they need to do to be kind and productive without always hearing me nag to them about what they need to do. I can just say check the Virtues Poster and see if you are choosing correctly. This I hope will help our  family cut down on yelling which is one of the biggest problems my children have. 

What We Choose Virtues has to say

This colorful poster is a complete list of all 12 of our Virtues, their Catchphrases and Antonyms. The Kids of VirtueVille are pictured next to each Virtue for easy reference. The Kids Virtue Poster presents a language of Virtue that is both clear and positive.  If you are looking for a precise and consistent standard for both attitudes and actions that everyone can understand, this is a great place to start. It will help you create a brand new culture in your home or classroom that will eliminate confusion and build hope. 

The 12 Virtues are: I am Diligent, I am Obedient, I am Kind, I am Helpful, I am Forgiving, I am Honest, I am Perseverant, I amSelf-controlled, I am Content, I am Patient, I am Gentle and I am Attentive! 



One lucky MarksvilleandMe reader will win a We Choose Virtues Poster. Starts 12/7 Ends 12/16/2014. MarksvilleandMe wishes everyone who enters Good Luck!


If you can't wait to see if you have one you can purchase the We Choose Virtues Poster here.

You can find out more about We Choose Virtues on:
#wechoosevirtues

Disclosure: MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommend products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.