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Tech Talk: Making Every Day Valentine’s Day with Twyxt iPhone App

02.12.2013

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it and couples across the nation will proudly profess their love for each other.  However, I often wonder why so many wait until February 14th to get all mushy, send flowers and drool all over each other.  Why???? Well the iPhone app (coming soon to Android) Twyxt [...]

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Tech Talk: Listen Up App Review

12.26.2012

Listen Up! I’m not a good listener and I’m not ashamed to admit it.  Well I don’t think so anyway. Honestly, I let things go in one ear and out the other.  Now if you put it on paper, I got you.  I can remember it, recite it and quote you. So when I was [...]

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Attend Blogging While Brown on Me!!!

05.05.2011

Hey Spinkys! Thanks for stopping by!  I just wanted to drop a quick post about the Black Weblog Awards & Blogging While Brown. This year the Black Weblog Awards added a new category, Best Book/Literary/Author Blog.  Of course you know I’d love for you to nominate me.  Nominations ends May 7th so go on over [...]

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Thrifty Thursday: Free Starbuck’s

03.10.2011

You scream, I scream, We all scream for ice cream Starbucks! Are you screaming?  Well I am! Starting today to Saturday, March 12, Starbucks is giving away FREE Starbucks Petites. Via Starbucks site: To mark the last 40 years, we invite everyone to join us for Tribute Days. This event is a celebration of you [...]

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Friday Freebies

03.04.2011

Hey Spinkys!   It’s Friday… Have Fun.  Drink.  Be Merry. While you’re at it head over to my book blog, Notorious Spinks Talks Books, and enter to win you some good free books.  They’re free too!  Did I mention that? Sorry….    

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Techno Tuesday: Amazon vs. Netflix…Who Wins?

02.23.2011

Twitter has been buzzing all day about Amazon launching their new online movie streaming service to Amazon Prime Members. Are you a Prime Member?  Well I am! I have the free student membership for Amazon Prime.  [does the dougie here] Amazon’s Prime Membership program is $79/yr. and you get the benefit of free two-day shipping [...]

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Be My Valentine Giveaway: Handmade by Patrice

02.11.2011

Last week I interviewed the artisan Patrice of Handmade by Patrice.  If you missed it you can check it out here. I love that these earrings are cute and affordable.  They are all priced at $10 and will make great gifts for v-day.  I know I’m always looking to accessorize and these are great for [...]

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Be My Valentine Giveaway: Crabtree & Evelyn

02.10.2011

When I think about citron I think of my favorite sweater.  The hue of yellow is so pretty especially on a cool sunny day with a pair of jeans and loafers.  Thanks to Crabtree & Evelyn I can wear the color citron and smell like citron. I had the opportunity to sample and review Crabtree [...]

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Thrifty Thursday:Happy Valentine’s Day from Redbox

02.04.2011

Thrifty Thursday is a new installment that will feature thrifty and frugal finds.  The goal is to inform readers about various money-saving opportunities available.  I hope you enjoy. Hey Spinkys!  It’s almost Friday and I think you should wind down with a movie and glass of wine.  Sounds good huh? How about a free movie? [...]

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Waste-free Wednesday: Cellfire

02.02.2011

Waste-free Wednesday is a series of posts where I will share tips for reducing our waste, spreading the green thumb love and tips for saving your hard-earned money.  Besides, Mother Earth and your finances will thank you for it. Hey Spinkys!  It’s hump day and I want to introduce you to Cellfire.  Cellfire take savings [...]

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