http://thisnthat.dutchblitz.net Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:03:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you know me at all, then you know that I like to take photos. I rely a lot on my handy-dandy iPhone for the little moments, but I pull out the big camera when there's a birthday party, or when we go on walks, or when there are dance ... http://thisnthat.dutchblitz.net/christmases-past/ The lovely Ernesta Rossi (She is a PR superstar)(Not like the "I thought you might be interested in posting this" people), asked me if I would be interested in reviewing a Canadian photo company. They had approached her, she immediately thought of me, and a connection was made. I had never ... http://thisnthat.dutchblitz.net/elephoto-photo-products-canadian-yes-really/ I was contacted by Moo.com to see if I wanted to sample their Christmas cards and review them. DO I? Of course I do. We send out Christmas cards and letters every year. Getting the cards for free is awesome, and I've purchased from Moo before and it was awesome, ... http://thisnthat.dutchblitz.net/the-2011-christmas-card/ When the lovely folks over at the Clever Girls Collective contacted me about trying out a new product that helps to preserve memories in a digital format, I thought it sounded pretty interesting. I read the description to Matthew (I always run ideas by him before taking on something extra) ... http://thisnthat.dutchblitz.net/liveon-review/ Have I got a treat for you fellow foodies! There's a new Betty Crocker Cookbook in the house and I (get my very own copy, and) get to give one away.  From their site: Here is our best edition ever! Fully revised with all-new photography, hundreds of new recipes and more cooking guidance than ... http://thisnthat.dutchblitz.net/betty-crocker-cookbook-giveaway/ Way back in June (June!) the very sweet Megan at Tiny Prints contacted me to see if they could hook me up with business cards. My stash was completely out and BlogHer was coming up and so I wrote back and said, "OF COURSE!!" Or, 'That would be pleasing to ... http://thisnthat.dutchblitz.net/tiny-prints-business-cards/ Way back in June, a lovely lady from Uncommon contacted me to see if I'd like a (Free!) customized iPhone case before I traveled to BlogHer. Added bonus: I could give a custom case away to one of my lucky readers. Yes, and yes. The problem is, the US Postal Service hates ... http://thisnthat.dutchblitz.net/be-uncommon/ Do you guys remember how, back in November, McDonald's Canada contacted me to let my lovely readers know about a promotion they were having AND to give a $50 gift card to one of you? Well, they're doing it again. McDonald's is unveiling their first significant addition to the breakfast ... http://thisnthat.dutchblitz.net/mcdonalds-freebies-for-you/ At the beginning of December I was contacted by Tassimo to see if I would be interested in reviewing their Tassimo T20 coffee brewer AND giving one to one of my readers. I said yes, for a few different reasons: 1. I love coffee and drink one every morning, either on ... http://thisnthat.dutchblitz.net/product-review-giveaway-the-tassimo-t20-brewer/ This Holiday post is sponsored as part of the UrbanMoms Network. I’m sure that all of you know my friend Ali (aka my Canadian twin in many areas) and you may or may not know her boss Jen Maier from Urban Moms. I’ve known Ali for three years now (!) and Jen ... http://thisnthat.dutchblitz.net/all-i-want-for-christmas/