Theme Parks

I'm a member of Crowdtap and they have discussions that we can join and give our insight with the potential to become a Top Performer and win cash. There was a discussion called, "Theme Parks" last month and I was one of three that were Top Performers. I realized that I went to theme parks A LOT...that I had a lot of knowledge on the subject and a lot to share. Since my blog is about sharing, I thought I would share those posts I made on Crowdtap that won me a Top Performer! This was the first:

 

Pete & I outside of Germany at EPCOT

The themes parks I've been to are Sea World, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Wild Adventures (if you can call it a theme park). Living in FL over 20 years, I somehow never got over to Tampa for Busch Gardens....weird. I've had many experiences at theme parks...from my first time to Magic Kingdom in 8th grade, to first time at EPCOT in 11th grade...and then again to Magic Kingdom at Grad Night (lived in Ft. Myers area)...and then Spring Breaks in college to all the parks (lived in Tallahassee)...and then to living in Orlando and getting season passes. Mostly all good experiences! Though with heat and lines there's always cranky moments and imperfect moments! I've probably been the most to EPCOT, Sea World, and Magic Kingdom, and less to Hollywood Studios (it was always MGM Studios until some time while we had passes...it just changed...and temporary signs were everywhere), Animal Kingdom, Universal, and Islands of Adventure.

I've had a 3 month pass to Universal/Islands of Adventure. I've had 2 Silver year passes to Sea World. And I've had 3 seasonal year passes to Disney. All while living in Orlando...lived there for just over 5.5 years. Woo...passes. LOL. I did overlap Sea World & Disney once...and yes...there were some months with no passes. Theme parks are absolutely amazing to have nearby. When you want someplace to go with fun things to do and lovely scenery...it's so great to have passes and drive on over. We lived about 30 mins from Sea World and 45/50 mins to Disney...not too bad to go spend a day or even 2 hours!

Seriously, so worth it. But, now I can't stand in a line for more than 20, maybe 30 minutes at Disney...seriously some fun rides there, but NOTHING is worth standing in line FOREVER! When the Toy Story Mania ride came out..first time we went by 220 min wait...what? Next time 160 min wait...uh no. 120 min wait...seriously? Next time, 90 mins....no thank you. One magical day...it said 30 min...we went in...and in 20 min we were on the ride. Oh it's so fun...but no way would I ever have been happy to stand in line for 4 hours. Living nearby, you know...and you know when to go...you learn..and with having passes...it's OK to skip and go back another time. I understand if you can't go back another time...but keep in mind...check back later or get fast passes for the rides you really want on early in the day (as they run out of them). I remember a time when fast passes didn't exist...lol... Sea World seriously had a lot less issue with line waiting than Disney does. Universal/Islands also had less issues, but wonder now w/ Harry Potter (want to see, haven't seen, now live in SC).

 Pete & I w/ Cinderella's Castle in the background.

This picture was taken last fall during Thanksgiving weekend. I can't even express how beautiful Disney does it up for the holidays and it starts the week before Thanksgiving...so don't feel like you have to wait for Christmas...go sooner than later...because it only gets busier that week of Christmas to New Years. Seasonal Pass members have black out dates for a reason! :)

I highly recommend going to check it out during the holiday season for their decorations. Animal Kingdom is my least favorite, as they are more subdued and outdoorsy, favorite is Magic Kingdom for their decorations. My golly...that castle! EPCOT and Hollywood Studios do it up nice, also. And then of course check out all the hotels - that's free! They are all decorated differently and gingerbread houses in Boardwalk and Grand Floridian. WOWSA. The first time I saw was 2 yrs ago. So, even someone going a lot, new things can be found, with so much there. Disney is absolutely beautiful for the holidays! The week before Thanksgiving through the beginning of Jan. :)

**Don't get me wrong Disney isn't cheap! Do expect to spend money! Tips in will be in another post. ** 

Jubar Sharing: Purex Insider

Jubar Sharing: Purex Insider

Purex Insider

Recently I applied to be a Purex Insider and received and email that I was not selected and why. And if I disagreed to write back, well I sure did write back! See my rejection email below.

 **Sorry until I write another post...part of this message will be covered up!

After I wrote a lengthy email about why I would be an asset to the Purex team, I got an email back the next day stating that I had to re-apply, but as soon as I did to email her back and she would let me be a Purex Insider! Woo. I won them over explaining that I'm on FB ALOT and that I have a blog and that I just got a Twitter account and LOVE to try NEW THINGS! :)

Now that I'm a Purex Insider, I'll get to test products and be given cool pictures to post along with them when I review the products! I can't wait to try these two:

If you want to try to be a Purex Insider go here: http://www.purexinsiders.com/register/

Hope you look forward to my blog posts about exciting new things I try...still a part of learning and sharing! :)

Have a good night!

Lot 18

http://www.lot18.com/i/Rebecca224829

Last week there was a link going round and round on Facebook about this site. Said you will get a $10 credit for signing up. Ok, I ignored it. A wine site...ships wine to your house - exotic and hard to find at a discounted price. So what. LOL. Well, then my cousin signed up, so I thought what the heck. I signed up through her link...and didn't get a $10 credit. I was not happy! So, I asked other pages that had posted and they said, email them. So, I did. First email, no response. Next day emailed again and asked why I didn't get a credit when EVERYONE was. Well, Lot18 wrote me back and gave me the $10 credit. They said I had clicked through a friend link and that's why I didn't get the credit. To join you MUST be invited apparently (so click my link and do what I did). Also, I then was told another trick to get $10 more ... put an item in your cart, then leave and don't go back. They will email you and offer you $10 more. Ta da, now you have $20 in credits! The extra $10 must be spent w/in 7 days or it's lost.

I used my $20 today, so as not to lose the extra $10...and ta da they did free shipping! I got this fabulous bottle that I looked up was worth $57, they were selling for $34.95, and then $20 off and free shipping...ta da steal at $15... A lot of people got free wine or free coffee. Oh ya..they sell gourmet foods now. :)

So...I look forward to my steal of a wine coming in the mail...ahhh. Hope you will, too!

:)

Top 5 in Design Your Own Scent with Body Marinade Contest

On a whim I decided to try this contest for this Facebook page Body Marinade to Design Your Own Scent. We were allowed 3 entries. I only did 2. My first entry was selected as the first of the Top 5. I'm so excited.

So, now I need people to go vote for my scent. If you are on FB, and select that link you will automatically LIKE, aka vote, for my scent. Click HERE to auto-vote/like my entery!

If I win, I will get an 8 oz product in my scent and a page will be dedicated to my scent! Who doesn't want to smell like a Tantalizing Taurus??? RAWR!

Also, they are selling for the first time ever the DYOS Top 5 scents in a pack, get it HERE. Various sizes and prices. You can check out the other scent combination on the Body Marinade page. Everyone is allowed to vote on all the scents they like, if you like all 5, you can vote on those, too. I do hope you vote on mine! ;)

Have you ever won a contest like this before? I've never even entered something like this! I think it's amazing I was chosen out of however many there were...feel so honored! And really amazed that they are selling all of our scents in DYOS Top 5 June 2011 packs!

Thanks for the help in this!

Style Find website

Style Find is a great site to help you find awesome deals on so many wonderful and stylish items! From beauty products to handbags to shoes to clothes! It's just awesome. What's even better is they will send deals directly to your inbox, so you can see if you want to go check them out that day! Or go there and look around to see if what you are looking for can be found at an amazing price! Who knew there was a site as amazing as this for us women -- to help us find great deals on fashion and beauty products! :) I look forward to using Style Find in the coming months and providing better feedback on the site. Until then, feel free to check them out! Might just find that pretty top or pair of gorgeous flops you are looking for on their for 1/2 price without having to scour the web!

FYI - I'm a BzzAgent and I joined this Style Find BzzLab just this week! I check things out and share information and my opinions about products and websites through www.bzzagent.com! Feel free to see what all the Bzz is about! Sharing is Bzzing! :)

I just joined about.me today. It's a one stop shop for all your social media! Put links to all your social sites and invite friends, etc. to check them all out in one spot. If you keep it professional, can be your online business card. If you want it for dating, well...ta da...awesome way to let someone check you out! Also, if you sign up today, you will receive 50 MOO business cards free - with your image and information from about.me. They'll be great to pass out to distant friends/relatives, potential dates, or business clients!

Enjoy! I'm still testing it...so I'll update in a couple months how I feel about it. :)