Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Learn About The Cricut Explore Machines


Cricut Explore One™

Cricut Explore One™ is a simple design-and-cut system. It’s versatile, easy to use, cuts very precisely, and is also incredibly affordable. With its irresistibly low price and limitless cutting potential, the Explore One is perfect for a new or beginning crafter. Here are a few notable features of the Explore One:

Materials – All Cricut machines can cut an unbelievable variety of materials, for example:
  • Paper
  • Vinyl
  • Iron-on
  • Craft materials
  • Upcycled materials
  • Fabric
  • Plastic
  • Thick materials

Precision - Features Cut Smart™ technology, which allows you to cut a wide range of shapes and sizes with exceptional precision, from ¼" tall up to 11½" wide x 23½" tall. 

Smart Set® Dial - Each machine features a Smart Set® dial, which sets your settings (e.g. speed, pressure, etc.) for you so you don’t have to keep track of them. You just select the material that you're using on the Smart Set® dial and the machine's Cut Smart® technology will deliver a clean, professional cut. 

Images and Fonts - You can upload your own images and fonts for free on all three Cricut cutting machines. 

Cartridges - Both machines work with any Cricut cartridge and have the capability to hold all of your cartridges “virtually” in the cloud within your Cricut Design Space online software. So once you’ve loaded a cartridge, you’ll have it everywhere you go. 

Cricut’s Design Space™ and iPad® app - All Cricut Explore machines work hand-in-hand with Cricut’s Design Space™ (for PC, Mac®, iPad®, and iPhone®) that you get access to for free.



Cricut Explore Air™

The Explore Air is the whole kit ‘n caboodle. It offers all the impressive features mentioned for the Explore One, but two key things set it apart:
  1. It has a dual carriage for cutting and writing or cutting and scoring in one step. If you do a lot of paper crafting, this is the machine for you!
  2. It has built-in Bluetooth® capability. You just use Cricut’s free iPad app and design anything you want from your iPad, just like you would on your home computer, but with the convenience of being able to take your projects with you anywhere. Then, you can just wirelessly send your project from your iPad to your Explore Air to bring it to life.
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Now that you know a lot more about how Cricut Explore® machines work, I’ll focus next week’s post on how you can design here, there and everywhere with Cricut Design Space. You’ll be blown away by how easy it is.

Until then … Happy crafting!

Be Legendary with Madda Fella's Key West Clothing and Lifestyle Experience!

Disclaimer: This post was created in partnership with eAccountable. All opinions are my own.

MaddaFella.com originated from the beautiful surroundings of Key West. We've played, lived and fished in this area on and off for the past decade...and have been impressed with the good nature of the people, the thriving art and creative communities, the water...and all that comes with that gorgeous, endless playground, and the vibrant colors...particularly as the sun sets in the west.

That sentiment is reflected in the collections we've created. We start with building our color palettes and branch from there. With swim wear that plays great on the sand bars of Key West or in your pool, with clothing that you can play in, slide into the evening in, dress it up a little or down into that comfortable shirt – discover the perfect blend of casual, classy and comfortable clothing for every day.


Shirts, Shorts, Polo's, T-Shirts, Swim Trunks, to Caps, Fleeces, and Lifestyle gems...all with the breezy, cool Key West vibe. Comfortable clothing for everyday wear are timeless staples for every man's wardrobe. Our coastal classic attire is made with natural fabrics truly defining that perfect blend of casual and classy.




Gaiam and Give Back Yoga Foundation: A new 3-year partnership!

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Gaiam, a leading yoga, fitness and wellness company, recently announced a three-year partnership with the Give Back Yoga Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to making yoga available to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to cultivate a regular practice- including at-risk youth and veterans with PTSD. With the goal of sharing and spreading the transformative benefits of yoga, the Give Back Yoga Foundation embodies Gaiam’s philosophy of providing “Yoga for Everyone.”

As part of the partnership, Gaiam is making a special financial contribution to the Give Back Yoga Foundation’s Light the Way for Heroes™ initiative, a campaign designed to provide the proper tools to veterans so they can practice and use yoga as a means of “navigating life after war” which will strengthen connections with loved ones and improve quality of life. With a goal of providing for 30,000 veterans, Gaiam and Give Back Yoga aim to empower veterans to use yoga as a means of living a peaceful, productive life.

Gaiam is also inviting their loyal online shoppers to support the cause by donating $2 specifically to Light the Way for Heroes with every purchase on Gaiam.com. The customer donations through Gaiam.com will help to provide veterans with therapeutic yoga toolkits, which offer resources including practice guides, meditation audio and Gaiam yoga mats that can help veterans experience how a personal yoga practice supports a calm and steady body and mind. One hundred percent of the donations collected are passed along to Give Back Yoga.

Click here to shop Gaiam and contribute $2 to Light the Way for Heroes!


Tuesday, June 23, 2015

What is Cricut? Get to know more about this crafting partner!


If you’re reading this post, chances are, you’re a creative type. You like to craft, explore your creativity, and share your creations with others. And it’s for people like you that Cricut created their line of personal electronic cutting machines. 

A little known fact about Cricut is that they’ve actually been in business for over 50 years, and their primary purpose has been to develop tools that inspire creativity in people. 

Today, millions of people use Cricut’s award-winning products to create beautiful, inventive, and personal projects. 

So, what is Cricut? Cricut is actually a family of electronic cutting machines that make it possible for you to easily create amazing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. Well, not totally DIY because Cricut’s incredible machine’s do a LOT of the heavy lifting. 

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The two machines that Cricut offers are:

✔ the Cricut Explore One™ - allows you to cut
✔ the Cricut Explore Air™ - allows you to cut and write wirelessly

To give you loads of creative freedom and versatility, Cricut developed the Cricut Design Space™, a cloud-based software that works seamlessly with the Cricut Explore® family of machines. 

Design Space gives you access to all of your images and projects from any compatible computer or iPad, so you can design just about anything, anytime, and anywhere. 

Once you’ve uploaded your design (or pre-designed image) to your Cricut Explore cutting machine, you can sit back and watch it magically bring your design to life. 

There are so many interesting things you can make and do with Cricut – which we’ll be sure to cover in a future post. But before we get too ahead of ourselves, it’s best to go over each of Cricut’s machines, what they do, and how they are different. And since I’ve given you quite a bit of info already, we’ll pick up on there in next week’s post!

Until then … happy crafting!



Friday, June 19, 2015

20% Off Mabel's Labels Limited Edition Camp Label Pack with the Flip Flop Icon

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Did you know that today is National Flip Flop Day?! In recognition of this fun day, Mabel's Labels is giving you 20% Off Limited Edition Camp Label Packs with the Flip Flop Icon


No coupon code is required but this deal is only available through a special offer page. To access your 20% off, go to Mabel's Labels' Limited Edition Camp Label Pack special offer page today. 

Mabel's Label's camp label packs are filled with a collection of UV resistant, waterproof labels and personalized tags designed especially for everything that goes to summer camp. Identify clothes and footwear, toiletries, swim gear, backpacks and more with these summer essentials.



Thursday, June 11, 2015

Personalabs' Affordable Online Blood Testing

Disclaimer: This post was created in partnership with eAccountable. All opinions are my own.

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Are you worried that you have allergies, but know that a doctor’s visit, testing and follow-up will be too costly and time consuming? Instead you suffer with the sniffling and sneezing, hoping that it's just a seasonal thing. Or maybe you're concerned about exposure to STDs, but want a discreet and less expensive way to get peace of mind. Perhaps, you're in need of a pregnancy test or a complete female health checkup. Maybe, you want to check on that fatigue, or the effect your stressful job has been having on your body.

Busy Americans are finding new ways to be frugal, but at the same time there is more emphasis than ever on preventive medicine. However, people also know that it can be costly to do all the testing necessary to properly diagnose health issues before they become serious problems.

The SmartGlobalHealth.org estimates that by 2030, the number of people with Diabetes (currently more than 180 million worldwide) will double to 366 million. Cancer incidence increased globally between 1990 and 2000 and is projected to increase further by 50%, to more than 15 million new cancer patients by 2025.

Traditional lab testing can be a very time consuming and costly process (source: debt.org) It requires a visit to a doctor, the doctor ordering specific tests, patients then taking those orders to a lab facility to be completed, and then patients scheduling another follow-up visit with their doctor to get the lab results.

Personalabs provides consumers with an improved, alternative way to get those results, while saving money and time.

Personalabs management service allows patients to go their website (Personalabs.com), find the test they are interested in (more than 300 tests available), place their order and Personalabs will send them a doctor's order within 60 seconds. Questions or concerns? No problem. There are Customer Care Specialists standing-by to help.

Personalabs has doctors registered in 50 states. You print the confirmation order and take that to one of the 1,700 lab facilities located nationwide. The lab takes your sample (whether it’s blood, urine, stool or semen) and you can leave knowing that you’ve completed your part and Personalabs has you covered the rest of the way! The lab tests your sample and within 24-48 hours (some tests are more extensive and may take up to 7-10 days), you will receive an e-mail advising that your results are ready. You then sign into our secure Personalabs Patient Portal to view your results.


Benefits of using Personalabs:
  • If you require discretion, Personalabs offers a 100% confidential service - Your results are sent to your private account, viewable only by you.
  • If you need results quickly - You can place your order using a computer, mobile device (iPad, tablet or cell phone) or by calling 1-888-438-5227 to place your order with one of our Customer Care Specialists. You can visit the lab immediately and your results become available to you directly.
  • If you have little time - There is no waiting time, you do not need to book an appointment as they are not necessary. You just go to one of the lab testing centers with your confirmation order and get tested.
  • If you need to get the results to your doctor - Personalabs offers a service whereby you can share your results directly with your doctor, if you wish.
  • Using this service as part of your regular healthcare - Don’t wait for small issues to turn into big issues. Take an active role in managing your healthcare.
Personalabs accepts all major credit cards, PayPal (including Buy Now, Pay Later), Amazon Checkout, FSA cards and all pre-paid gift cards.
We currently do not accept any form of health insurance as our blood test prices are the lowest available on the market. Personalabs saves you money and is cheaper than the actual premium you would pay to your insurance provider. We do, however, offer the ability to provide you with an insurance admissible receipt. You can use that to claim back funds from your insurance company.
What are you waiting for? Take an active role in your healthcare. Get the blood tests you need and results quickly for much less than traditional testing.


Wednesday, June 10, 2015

A Perfect Wedding Day with Visible Interest's Modern Jewelry

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It’s wedding season – that time of the year when love is the air and it’s nearly non-stop nuptials. Big decisions about the dresses, venue, food, and the seating chart have hopefully been nailed down. So, now is the time to think about details that can make the special day even more perfect. 

Visible Interest is the ultimate source for modern jewelry – from earrings, to bridesmaid’s gifts to wedding bands. These small but significant touches take the wedding take from special to sizzling. Understated, but still making a statement, these pieces are the perfect compliment for the modern bride and the wedding party. 

Wedding Day Earrings 
  • Tiny Pearl Earrings - As seen in Martha Stewart Weddings,these Freshwater Cultured Pearls sit on dainty solid 14K gold hoop earrings and provide an updated twist on pearl studs.
  • Charlotte Mini Pave Studs - Stunning vertical bar earrings in 14K yellow gold set with five white diamonds. Also in rose gold or white gold or with champagne diamonds, each earring measures just a dainty 1/4 inch long.
  • Dew Drop Earrings - These extra long faceted Swarovski crystal teardrop dangle earrings on sterling silver chains provide refined glamour and impact.
  • Divine Silver Earrings - Dangle earrings of Baroque cut Swarovski crystal on sterling silver faceted discs give a dose of drama.
  • Sophia Studs with White Diamonds - An update on the diamond stud, these mini spear-shaped ear studs that are just a ¼ inch tall in 14K white gold with four white diamonds. 

Modern Bands
  • The Hex Band - This six sided minimalist hexagonal ring comes in yellow, rose or white gold set with black or white diamonds (diamonds are 0.1 total carat weight) over two sides.
  • The Fiona Ring - Another minimalist band made in solid 14K gold (yellow gold, rose gold, and white gold)
  • The Nico Ring - Named by Style.com to their list of top sustainable engagement rings, the Nico Ring is a minimalist double band ring with a vertical row of diamonds. Available in yellow gold, rose gold, and white gold, it’s a beautiful choice for eco-conscious, stylish brides. 

The Perfect Bridesmaid Gift 
  • The XO Charm Necklace - Tell them how much you adore them with a modern XO charm necklace in solid sterling silver on an adjustable sterling silver. The charm is hallmarked with the designer's signature detail - a contrasting 18K gold ball placed artfully on the design.
  • Round XO Pendant in Sterling Silver - Another option to give them a hug and a kiss: An open circular XO charm necklace in sterling silver on an adjustable chain. 

Monday, June 08, 2015

Gazelle: Stop the Spread of #unprotectedtext

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Be honest. Have you ever used a phone with a cracked screen? If so, you've engaged in unprotected text, a very risky activity. But all is not lost. As a part of their Stop the Spread of #unprotectedtext campaign, Gazelle is giving you the opportunity to bare your soul on their Facebook page! 

In 50 words or less, share your story about how you broke your phone and why you continued to use it. Be sure to use hashtag #unprotectedtext and @Gazelle in your social post. 

When you post, you'll be automatically entered to win a Gazelle Certified pre-owned iPhone or iPad.

Now is your opportunity to help stop this epidemic from spreading!