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Saturday, June 28, 2014

Orkin Bug Wisdom Backyard Explorers Kit {Giveaway} #BugWisdom





When life hands you dung, just roll with it.
At Orkin, they never stop learning. Their new “Bug Wisdom” video series is a reminder that some of life’s biggest lessons come from small places. Bugs are smart, curious creatures – we humans can learn a lot from their ways.
Take the quiz to discover your “Spirit Bug,” and check out all the GIFs to soak in every nugget of wisdom that these bugs have to offer!

The Orkin Man always knows what to look for when he shows up at your home. If you want to get exploration down to a science, be sure and enter to win Orkin’s Backyard Explorers Kit!

To Learn More... Stay Connected

@AskTheOrkinMan
https://www.facebook.com/OrkinPestControl
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOGjPywXEjUitvXi22CXJTZNd4VVcP9LQ
http://www.orkin.com/


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Orkin Backyard Explorers Kit:
- The Orkin 9-Page Activity Bug Book
- Orkin Bugview Bug Catching Tool and Magnifier
- Red/Black Summer Wayfarer Sunglasses
One LUCKY ace and friends reader will WIN a Orkin’s Backyard Explorers Kit!

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat {Review & Giveaway}






I love all thing technology. Anything that makes my life simpler and easier, I'm all for it! Recently, I've been reading about a variety of smart home stuff and it's really sparked my interest. I like the idea of controlling my TV, radio and more directly from my smart phone and computer. Now I have the ability to control my thermostat in the same way.

With the introduction of smart thermostats, more specifically, the Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat, controlling my home thermostat from anywhere with a few click from my smartphone.


Compatibility 
If you are interested in investing in one of these thermostats, you must first determine whether or not your household wiring and system is compatible. Honeywell simplifies your decision process by providing a step by step series of questions to help you determine whether or not your current system will be compatible with the Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat.
Installing Your New Thermostat
Once you determine your system is compatible, installation (via my hubby) was quite quick and simple. The directions to install the system were straightforward and if you discover a roadblock along the way, the installation video below was extremely helpful. 

Once installation was complete, I immediately set up the weekly temperature schedule.



Wi-Fi Online Access
To easily access control via Wi-Fi, you must first create an account at My Total Connect Comfort which will allow access from my smart phone app. Apps are available for iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android devices.
The Honeywell Total Connect Comfort app is super user-friendly. I can easily adjust the household temperature with my phone. In addition to adjusting the indoor temp, the app allows you to:
  • View and change the schedule (for thermostats that support this feature)
  • Utilize the Demo Mode before purchasing a thermostat 
  • View and change heating and cooling system settings 
  • View and set the indoor temperature
  • View and change system fan (for thermostats that support this feature)
  • View and change humidifier and dehumidifier settings (for thermostats that support this feature)
  • View 5-Day weather forecast
  • View outdoor temperature and humidity (when used with an outdoor sensor)
  • Access multiple smart thermostats
  • Access multiple locations if more than one system is registered
  • View thermostat alerts such as high or low temperature
  • Automatically upgrade to new features once they become available
To conclude, this is a fantastic thermostat. Although this product is not perfect, on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, I would give it a very solid 5. While it maybe somewhat pricey, it is absolutely the best value currently on the market for smart thermostats and we are completely happy with all of it's functionality.

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The Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
can be found at Home Depot, Lowes and Walmart, as well as online at Amazon.

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Thanks to Honeywell, one LUCKY ace and friends reader will win
Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat ($225 value) of their very own!
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Get Inspired With American Dream Builders {$50 Lowe's Gift Card Giveaway}



The American Dream Home is something everyone fantasizes about. Whether it’s a new closet, a larger family room, or simply a place to put all your stuff, there’s always something we want to change about where we live!
What if you could make your home into your Dream Home?
AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS – a new show on NBC airing on Sunday at 8/7c – and Lowe’s want to make your dream a reality.

Hosted by famed interior designer and best-selling author, Nate Berkus, AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS follows the nation’s top 12 designers and home builders as they compete to be crowned the Ultimate Dream Builder and take home a $250,000 cash prize. It’s the home competition that will change everything!



From the producers of Survivor and The Bachelor, don’t miss AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS, Sundays at 8/7c, only on NBC.

You can enter for a chance to win $100,000 in products and services from Lowe’s and a consultation with the winner of American Dream Builders!

Enter for a chance to win your dream renovation at www.nbc.com/lowes.

You will have the opportunity to earn 5 bonus entries when you “Dream It Yourself”! Upload a photo and description of a home project you are working on and EARN 5 BONUS SWEEPSTAKES ENTRIES.


Finally, follow the show on Facebook and Twitter for a chance to win more prizes from American Dream Builders and Lowe’s!


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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Keurig Vue V700 Brewing System {Review & Giveaway}


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Shortly after celebrating Thanksgiving, it's scary to say, the holidays are just around the corner. Now, with that said, have you come up with the perfect gift yet for that coffee lover in your life?? If you haven't, please let me make a suggestion for you, please buy him/her the Keurig Vue Brewing System, he/she will love it!

The Keurig Vue Brewing System is not your typical coffee maker! Not only can you make coffee, but you can also make cappuccino, latte, espresso, hot chocolate, tea and iced beverages. Essentially, Keurig beverage choices are limitless. What's great about this brewer is that is uses convenient Vue packs which are available at a variety of retailers. Each Vue pack contains a premeasured amount of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Just insert the Vue pack and brewing simply begins with the push of a button.

Keurig Vue V700 Brewing System

The Keurig Vue V700 Brewing System gives you total control to brew your way: stronger, bigger, hotter and with more choices than ever before. With an interactive Touchscreen and revolutionary new Custom Brew Technology™ Vue ensures every beverage is brewed to perfection, giving you perfect results – every cup, every time. And your choices are nearly limitless. In addition to coffee, tea, hot cocoa and iced beverages, Vue brews delicious café and specialty beverages as well. Includes a bonus variety of 10 Vue packs. This product is BPA free. 

Product Features
  • Fully programmable color Touchscreen
  • Brews in under one minute
  • Strength & Temperature control
  • Eight brew sizes – from 4oz. up to a full size 18oz. travel mug
  • Energy Savings Mode – Auto On/Off
  • Enjoy beverages hot or over ice
  • Brews frothy café beverages
  • Removable 74oz. water reservoir with easy fill, flip-top lid
  • Removable drip tray with adjustable plate
  • Cord storage
Check out my full review of Keurig's Vue V700 Brewing System HERE.

Fun Additional Accessories 

There are certainly a number of accessories that you can purchase for your Keurig brewer, but one of my new favorites is the {Keurig Stainless Steel Travel Mug}. This mug is perfect for home or on the go. It features Contigo® AUTOSEAL® technology. Leak and spill-proof means you’ll never spill another drop, and convenient one-hand operation makes this the perfect travel mug for busy lifestyles.

  • Fits under all Keurig® K-Cup™ and Vue® reservoir brewers
  • Patented Contigo® AUTOSEAL® lid technology; press button to sip, release to seal
  • Leak and spill-proof; automatically seals between sips
  • Vacuum-insulated technology keeps beverages hot for 4 hours and cold for 12 hours
  • Double wall stainless steel construction
  • Holds up to 14 oz. with the lid on
  • Dimensions: 3.5” wide x 7.8 ” tall x 2.5” base diameter
Why Not Try These Flavors?

Perfect for the Fall and into Winter, why not give Green Mountain Coffee flavors a try, like Pumpkin Spice , one of my all-time favorites!

The sweet, creamy flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg make Pumpkin Spice just right for fall’s crisper days and cooler nights. This warm, aromatic flavor is one of several coffees created to reflect the best aspect of each season.




Not a coffee drinker, why not try, Cafe Escapes' Specialty Flavors such as Chai Latte or Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa. Both are delicious and adds a nice change to your regular coffee routine, plus, who doesn't LOVE hot cocoa?!!


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You can purchase the Keurig Vue V700 Brewing System for $229.95 at Keurig.com, at a variety of retailer including Bed, Bath and Beyond, Kohl's as well as other online retailers.

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a Keurig Vue V700 Brewing System
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Hoover MaxExtract 60 PressurePro Carpet Deep Cleaner {Review}



In a household with three very busy body kids and an outdoor cleaning hubby, you can just imagine the amount of {stuff} that makes it into the house daily. Dirt, leaves and just random debris ends up on the floor making it a tough job for any old vacuum. In addition to the daily {stuff} are indoor allergens that could use the assistance of one heavy duty deep cleaning vacuum to help alleviate all these daily battles. Hoover MaxExtract 60 PressurePro Carpet Deep Cleanerwas up for the challenge!


About the Hoover MaxExtract 60 PressurePro Carpet Deep Cleaner
(Credit: hoover.com)

This MaxExtract® deep cleaner is designed to thoroughly clean carpets and rugs.
This easy-to-use machine removes water, dirt and grime with pressurized cleaning, and has heated drying for a fast dry time. Features a double chamber nozzle to power wash surfaces with even suction across a wide path, while the automatic detergent system provides the right ratio of detergent and water for the best cleaning results. Patented Hoover® SpinScrub® brushes gently loosen dirt and clean all sides of carpet and upholstery fibers, with an adjustable speed control for various floor surfaces, including a Spill Pick-Up mode so you don't scrub in spills.


  • MaxExtract® DualV® Nozzle Technology - we're pulling up a lot of dirty water so your floors dry fast and you'll be back to living on those deep-cleaned floors quickly.
  • Pressurized Edge-to-Edge Cleaning - a wall of pressurized water that loosens and lifts stubborn stains with constant and relentless spray.
  • SpinScrub® 60 - counter-rotating brushes engineered to surround carpet fibers, removing dirt at every angle. It's like treating your carpet to a deep, massaging salon shampoo.
  • Heated Cleaning - powerful motor with forced heated air to help speed dry time.
  • Auto Conversion Tools - conveniently positioned where they should be - right at your fingertips.
  • SmartTanks™ System - separate tanks for clean and dirty water, so you can easily fill, empty and rinse each tank individually!
The Test drive by ace and friends

Assembly was super simple but I did need a Phillips head screwdriver to attach the handle to the base and it took less than a minute to do it.




The hose and cord easily wound around the back side for easy storage. The accessories snapped into place and I was ready to roll.





There are many qualities that I enjoy about the Hoover MaxExtract 60 PressurePro Carpet Deep Cleaner. To begin,  the majority of the flooring in my home is covered in light carpet. The smallest amount of dirt is easily seen and can work it's way deep into the carpet. I wanted a vacuum that could easily remove this dirt and grime without a lot of scrubbing. The Hoover MaxExtract Deep Cleaner has several spinning brushes that automatically does all the work for me. It worked quite well in getting the spots directly out of the carpet. Yes!

Another thing that I really liked about this vacuum was that the water/detergent and discarded water compartments are easily accessible, easy to empty and then simple to put back into place.  Both containers are located on the front of the vacuum and you can see through the clear plastic container when it the detergent compartment needs to be refilled and the dirty water needs to be emptied.




So, how does it sound and does it really work? First let me say, you don' realize how dirty your carpet really is until you deep clean it. It performed very well on the carpet, picking up ALL sorts of YUCK (see right picture above). The vacuum had some weight to it, certainly heavier than a standard vacuum. It was easy to maneuver and I really liked the ability to turn on and off with the simple push of the button. The detergent dispenser was also simple to apply with the push of the lever located on the handle.


To reach the stairs, the manual hose length is long enough to reach the first step landing area. The hose is also perfect for cleaning the sofa, kitchen chairs and more. You have the option of using the vacuum with or without detergent. If you need to just rinse an area with water, you can easily switch to the rinse option. I also liked the ability to remove the top of the dirty water compartment for easy cleanup.




So what are my favorite features: 
  • Super easy assembly
  • Amazing spin brushes for simple deep clean.
  • Water extraction was impressive, floor was immediately damp, but dried in about 2 hours.
  • Manual attachment hose length was just right and allowed for easy cleaning of the stairs to landing area. 
 Hoover MaxExtract 60 PressurePro Carpet Deep Cleaner in action




I was thrilled that it extracted so much dirt out of the carpet as well as worked perfectly on my kitchen chairs. The manual hose and attachment performed as expected.  I really like that ALL of the hose and attachment are housed/stored right on the vacuum itself. It makes for easy accessibility and easy storage. Some vacuums don't have this ability and I have been known to lose an attachment or two. So kudos to Hoover for their design. My only complaint is that the water portion of the detergent bin needed to be refilled rather quickly and the dirty water compartment needed to be dumped out just as fast. 

Overall the vacuum was easy to super easy to use and not too difficult to maneuver. My first impression of the unit is quite positive and I expect many years of deep carpet cleaning satisfaction with my Hoover MaxExtract 60 PressurePro Carpet Deep Cleaner Vacuum.

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Purchase your own Hoover MaxExtract 60 PressurePro Carpet Deep Cleaner Vacuum on their site HERE. (Retail $229.99)

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[Product review & giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from the manufacturer of a PR Agency. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." See ace and friends Disclosure Policy HERE.]
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