This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Lenovo for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Is anyone else totally hooked on Pandora radio? Pandora is a free online music site where you can build your own personalized radio stations. I pay for the upgraded version each year, since I listen to it non-stop, every day. I have a silly songs station for Abby to listen to while we play in the afternoon – Wooly Bully is our fave for dancing. I have a lullaby station for her to listen to at night. I have stations for whatever mood I might be in too – from a rowdy oldies station featuring Creedence Clearwater, to an awesome Adele station that helps me get through a couple hours of online writing each night – I seriously need music on in our house all of the time. But I also need something to make it sound better! I had no idea how bad my computer speakers were until I heard my brother's one day. I didn't know that a computer could HAVE awesome sound! So I knew it was time to upgrade mine, and fast.

Then I found these little guys – Their official name is the Lenovo speaker M0620. I think I'll name mine MO. They're cute, they're totally portable – which is perfect when you want to blast tunes from the laptop in the kitchen for dinnertime dance parties, and they can work with your desktop, laptop, smartphone, or MP3 players too. 

Best part – From May 15 – May 21, these awesome speakers are only $11.99. Awesome.

So – check out the Lenovo speaker online, order one for you, and a few for easy Father's Day gifts too, and check out the other sales and cool gadgets they've got available. I ordered mine, and am super excited to soon hear my tunes from these rockin' little speakers instead of the old ones I've had for years. Less than $12 bucks to make this happy? That's a good deal :)

This post brought to you by Bloom.com. All opinions are 100% mine.

So, one time I won a trip to Las Vegas. I worked for a crazy-fun company where I did really big-money type sales over the phone. It was kind of like that movie Boiler Room, but legit, lol. And, I won a trip to Vegas for being one of the top sales people in the company one month – I was SO super excited, since I’d never really traveled before. My boyfriend and I had talked about going to Vegas for-ev-ah, so I was totally stoked to win this! Then, the company that the trip had been purchased from put a ton of restrictions on my trip – making it so I was never even able to use the voucher, and never went to Vegas. Can you say super bummed?

But now – I’ve got another chance to win a trip to Vegas – and so do YOU! One of my fave sites, Bloom.com, is giving us all a chance to Win a spa vacation for 4 girlfriends!! Rockin’, right? And this isn’t just a cheap-o free trip, this is a total luxury getaway – all expenses paid, with a stay at the 5 Star Aria Hotel! How amazingly fun would this be?

Wanna know how to enter?

Of course you do! Ok, to enter, you visit the very cool site, Bloom.com, and sign up for a quick & free account.

• What is Bloom? It’s super fun – It’s what’s called a “social shopping” site. You fill out a few questions, {a minute or two is all takes, for reals} – then it matches you with some people on the site that are similar to you, plus shows you all of your Facebook friends who are on there too. Then you can ask them for suggestions and advice, learn their best tips and favorite picks, and see new trends. Awesome.
• AND – You get loads of freebies and swag! After you get advice from your buddies on the site, you can actually buy those products right there too from the product links – so easy. There are over 10,000 items, so just about anything you want to tell your friends about, you’ll find it there! All purchases come with free gifts and 10% back in Bloom Dollars. And your very first purchase gets you a big ol’ 30% back!! {That means stock up when you do that first order!}
• And – if you join Bloom.com today to enter the contest – invite your friends using the code they give you. Every one of your girlfriends that join gives you another chance to WIN the Vegas trip! So – invite your girls, and tell them that if THEY win, they better be taking you with them. Good times…

You will love chatting with the people on Bloom.com – I’ve connected with a ton of cool chicks on there who give me totally unbiased advice. That’s incredibly helpful when I’m planning a new look, since my friends in real life aren’t always able to give criticism, you know? And the savings and freebies are super fun. And…. If you win, feel free to send me an email and invite me along on your Vegas trip. :)

This post brought to you by Whitney Farms. All opinions are 100% mine.

Most of you know that I've been on a mission to live a cleaner, greener life ever since I found out that I was pregnant with Abby a couple years ago. It's incredibly important to me to be more aware of the foods we eat, the air we breath, and the things that we use. But – there is SO much yucky stuff out there, it is kind of tough to avoid it all! One solution that works for me is to have my own garden, where I can grow a lot of our own fruits and veggies, so that I know at least some of our food is as safe and healthy as can be. Plus, I save a TON of money by growing so much of our food myself – and it really doesn't take that much time.

One thing that a lot of people don't think about when preparing to grow their own foods is the type of plant foods and fertilers that they'll use to help their plants grow. Many people think that the only thing that matters is what you put on your plants once they're full grown – so they avoid spraying them with pesticides or chemicals once they have fruit on them. But, that's not the only thing to think about! I read an article recently that really reminded me how important it is to use organic soil and organic plant food in my garden – You've probably heard about Colony Collapse, and the disappearance of huge percentages of our honey bee populations, right? Well, one thing that has been found to be a reason for it is pesticide use – but it's from pesticides used on the SEEDS of the plants. These chemicals become part of the plant itself, and get into water droplets on the leaves, which bees then ingest. Crazy, right? I would never have realized that something on the tiny seeds could affect the full grown plant in such a serious way! That's why I'm a big believer in using organic products in my garden like the ones from Whitney Farms®.

You can still garden totally naturally, but get a little boost to help your veggies grow bigger and your flowers bloom brighter by using Whitney Farms products. They are 100% natural, with no additives or artificial junk – just specially designed protein-based stuff that's good for your plants – and your family! I use this to feed my flowers, and I LOVE the Tomato and Vegetable Food too. Most garden's soil needs a little help – and this is the best organic way that I've found to give it a little love. And – since I'm a frugal momma too, I found you a coupon to save a few bucks if you want to try this good stuff too. Visit Whitney Farms® online to print out a coupon for $3 off your next purchase! 

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chili’s Grill & Bar for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Cinco de Mayo is coming up soon – {Please don't ask me what date it's on. It's the 5th of May, silly.} – And, you know that I LOVE any reason to celebrate and party it up! We usually do a big BBQ at the house – but with the weather so rainy this year, I'm thinking that instead, I'll plan a girl's night out. While I was looking for spots to gather my girls at – I found a PERFECT party place – Chilli's! Want to know why it's perfect for a Cinco de Mayo Girl's Night Extravaganza? Keep reading and I'll tell you…. {Oh the suspense! I know.}

Do you love your margarita so much that you want to buy it a beer?

Then you are going to love my new favorite drink that makes Happy Hour even happier – The CoronaRita at Chili's. Sounds good, right? Pair it with the $20 Dinner for 2 options, and you've got some good times. The $20 Dinner for 2 is my favorite because each pair splits an appetizer like chips and salsa or guacamole, then gets to pick their own entree. To keep with the theme, grab something like the Margarita Grilled Chicken, or Quesadilla Explosion Salad. Seriously, you cannot find many better dinner and drinks options for a Cinco de Mayo night out than this. Love it.

Check in with Friends for a Free Appetizer

If you're a FourSquare junkie like I am – make sure to check in to Chilli's during Happy Hour any day of the wek to get a totally free appetizer! Free is my favorite price. And – every location is a little different I'm sure, but our local Chilli's has tons of daily specials on drinks and dinners – and always has awesome deals during Happy Hour. So – grab your girls from their boring cubicals, and bring 'em to Chili's ANY night this month, for some good times, good food, and amazingly good drinks! 

Have fun – but be smart

You already know this – but remember – You must be 21 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages, and as always – PLEASE remember to drink responsibly. A cab is way cheaper than a DUI ladies. But you're all super duper smarty pants types, so I don't need to tell you that, right? :)

Want more awesome Cinco de Mayo party ideas and fashion inspiration? Check out my board on Pinterest!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Platinum Guild International USA for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

“Jewelry takes people’s minds off your wrinkles.” – Sonja Henie

Mother’s Day is coming up soon, which means it’s time to start looking for gift ideas that are as awesome as our moms are. There are as many gift ideas as there are types of mommas – from cool tech gadgets, to framed mommy memories – or if you have a mom like mine, a shiny new wheel barrow filled with tools, lol. Or – maybe you have a momma who loves pretty things, like flowers and jewelry. If so, I have an awesome tip for you – Now that the prices of gold have gone up so much, Platinum is actually a more affordable option. This rocks my socks, because I’ve always loved Platinum pieces. Here are a few reasons why Platinum is such an awesome option:

• Platinum is naturally a white metal. If you choose white gold, you’re getting gold that’s been mixed with an alloy to take away that yellow color. So, platinum never fades or changes color – but white gold has to be re-dipped about once or twice a year to keep it’s white color. And who has time for that?
• Since platinum is such a pure metal, it doesn’t cast any color into the stones you set in it. That means that a diamond set in platinum sparkles and shines crazy bright – There’s a reason that this is what celebrities choose for red carpet events!
• Platinum is super dense. No, not dense like that crazy guy in the next cubicle, lol. It’s more solid – 40% denser than 14K gold. What that means is that it’s able to hold your diamond or stone more securely. Also, it holds up to everyday wear much better – if gold is scratched, it loses tiny shavings of metal. When Platinum gets scratched, it just displaces the metal on the surface of the ring, never losing it. 

Sounds good, right? It’s easier to care for, prettier to look at, and sturdy enough to keep up with the challenges of a busy mom life. Perfect. What better way to honor mom than with a piece of jewelry that’s as hard working and beautiful as she is? To learn more, and do some gift shopping, visit precious platinum online – that’s where I found the ring above. I love the simplicity of it, and I think that the pearl is a really cool alternative to a traditional diamond. I know that this would make ME a happy momma if I opened this package up on Mother’s Day. {Hint, hint honey – it’s May 13th. Put it on your list :)}