Karen’s Opinion

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boost Mobile. All opinions are 100% mine.

I am going to have to do something about our cell phone bill and am looking into different venues. I discovered that Boost Mobile has a program called Re-Boost that offers everything that interests me phone wise.

Boost Mobile phones are more social than the one I have now. What do I mean by social? I mean that they have the capabilities of updating Facebook and Twitter in a simple to use feature. I have to admit to being a Facebook addict.

One thing that I didn’t like when I went with the phone plan I have now is that in order to get unlimited texting I had to opt into a plan that had features I don’t use. Boost Mobile allows me to pick and choose the features I need. They have a cool Blackberry that has all the bells and whistles like an mp3 player and a digital camera. The enhanced browser allows connection to the internet where I can check my email and check out what is playing at the theater. The Monthly Unlimited plan includes unlimited talk, text, web and email for only $60! Wowzers!

Saving money is my main objective and I like an easy way to pay my bill. Nothing makes me madder at myself than to get a great phone plan but forget to pay my bill. I hate late fees! Boost Mobile has that covered too. They have easy payment options and offer payment by credit or debit cards. You can pay on-line, in-person, or pay by phone. How much simpler can it get?

There are so many benefits to Boost Mobile that I could go on and on with this post. Why not check it out for yourself? You will be glad you did.

We are supposed to have record breaking cold temperatures beginning tomorrow. I don’t know if I am ready. I want to escape!

I would love to visit Branson again. (That’s me in the photo above).

Branson is the entertainment capital of the Midwest and offers so many shops and boutiques that you can shop until you drop. There are as many restaurants that would enable you to visit a different one every day of the week. During the winter months, their Hilton Branson Escape Package offers many exciting programs that make winter a lot more inviting. The Polar Plunge is a great event that raises money for charity. I doubt I would participate in that but it sure would be fun to watch others plunging their warm bodies into freezing water in the name of charity.

The Winter Escape Package available at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel also offers a different type of art festival. Branson holds an Annual Ice Carving festival. I would love to see the beautiful sculptures that the artists produce. I have heard that they are amazing.

Although the events would be fun, I would be as happy to settle in at the Hilton Promenade and read a book. I love getting away and relaxing. Not having to cook is another lure for me. Branson has a beautiful river walk that is fun and lets everyone enjoy nature’s beauty. That’s the wonderful thing about Branson. You can be as busy as you want or relax in ways that fit your needs.

I have been cracking up at my dogs. They have been acting crazy with a new toy. It is hard to find something durable enough to withstand those two’s antics. They usually destroy every toy I buy for them. They love stuffed toys but shred them in no time. After much searching, I finally found a great a toy from PetGadgets.com – Innovative Pet Products. Their Powzer Fetch n Dash is made of the most durable plastic that even my dogs cannot destroy it. Elsie, especially, loves this ball. She sits at the closet and whines so I will get it down for her. LOL Thank you, thank you Pet Gadgets! I finally found a toy my dogs cannot destroy! Now they can play and get some exercise and I don’t have to constantly pick up destroyed toys.

Are you having trouble finding toys your animals enjoy? Pet Gadgets has unique items for your pet. They have treat launchers, cool and unusual pet beds and other items you thought were only available to the rich and famous. They have items for all types of pets. Cats, birds, horses and gerbils are just a few of the animals for whom you will find products. Is your turtle bored? Check out their floating turtle log! Pet Gadgets is a cool place. Check it out.

I hate to come to my blog and complain but it is better to get it out than to kick the dog. Not that I would really kick the dog. I just need to vent.

The week of Christmas, my son said he really needed a pair of shoes. He wanted a good pair that would last. I hadn’t finished his shopping yet and had intended to buy him some luggage. I thought that this would be a better gift. We headed off to the mall to search for a good pair of shoes. We found a pair that he liked but they didn’t have his size in stock so we ordered them. Greg is home from grad school and we thought they would surely come in before he left again for school. Nope. The shoes have not come in yet. Why did we spend our time and energy, oh and gas to drive around searching for a pair of shoes that were never going to make an appearance?

I kick myself now. I am the one who orders all her stuff online. Why didn’t I think to do that with his shoes? I don’t have to go from website to website looking because Shop Wiki does the searching for me. They don’t work like the regular search engines who get paid to list their sites. ShopWikii finds everything for sale on the web. Their search encompasses thousands of websites! I could have put “Men’s shoes” into their search box and a selection of the styles Greg wants would have popped up. (I tried it and am sick about the money I could have saved).

You should try the website for your shopping. It is simple to use. For instance, if you wanted to find a birthstone ring to celebrate your daughter’s 16th birthday, you would simply type in the word jewelry. You can narrow down your search by using a variables such as price. Their website crawls online stores to find the best fit for your query. Say, you forgot which stone represents the month of March, ShopWiki has resources to help with that too. I checked out what stones were for February, clicked on Amethyst and OMG!!! I am in love with the choices that popped up! I am drooling over this loose faceted amethyst that is only $125.00! That is an unbelievable price. Did you know that different stones represent anniversary months? I didn’t know that but I read it at ShopWiki. I got married in July so that means my anniversary stone is a ruby. Here is the stone I want: and this is the result for my search on necklace at ShopWiki. Aren’t they both beautiful? and I neeeeed them!

Another tool that I like at ShopWiki is their helpful reviews. You can find out the good and the bad about individual products. ShopWiki resources will help you decide which products fit your need and where to find them at the price that fits your budget. I love ShopWiki.

You may have noticed that I talk about movies a lot on this blog. Our family enjoys movies. My kids are always spouting words from movies. I usually have to ask them what the heck they are talking about as they go on and on with their banter. Watching movies, especially during the holidays, has become a tradition for our family. Our tastes in movies vary for each of us. The kids get into intense sci-fi while my husband enjoys an action packed thriller. I like sweet love stories and uplifting movies. I think that, as a family, we don’t care for documentary types of movies. We want to be entertained and leave a movie with a good feeling.

One such uplifting movie that the whole family can enjoy is All Roads Lead Home.

All Roads Lead Home The Movie is a movie that the whole family can enjoy. Available on DVD on January 13th, 2009, this is a movie that definitely needs to be added to your movie collection.

The heartwarming story is based on how a young girl’s life is changed after her mom dies in a car accident. Her dad and grandfather try to help her cope as they try to cope with their own loss. This story is one that shows how families are able to forgive shortcomings in each other and the value of the family bond. The connection of a child and her pet is a sweet addition to the story.