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

Do you need a new cell phone? Well, I have inside information you might want to check out.

For a limited time you can pick up the new HTC EVO™ 3D for only $49.99.

The Nexus S™ 4G is the same low price of $49.99 when you add to your existing Sprint account or add a new line of service.New lines of service get free activation and free shipping on sprint.com.

I can not wait to get back to work and purchase a new smartphone since mine is basically an (un) smartphone at this point. What can I say? You have to do what you have to do.

I miss instant access to my email, GPS, and web browsing. I never thought I would say this but I want my text messinging feature back!

I can receive but can not send. I have to wait to get a text from Sgt. Honda in order to call him since he is stationed on the other side of the world.

These two phones look very cool and are loaded with all the features everyone wants. Do not wait. This offer will not last forever and when it is over it is over. Online for four days only.

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

My big, red dog Lucie means the world to me. She looks out for me, makes me laugh, and she is always happy to see me. It is important to me that she is healthy and contented. We walk and play every day. She recently went through dog training. Lucie is a big dog and I soon realized that I had to get control.

Lucie is a headstrong red head. She can easily try to dominate and take over as pack leader. Me, I do not tend to be on the alpha side. I had to change and change quickly. So, we started lessons and I was surprised to find that she is a very smart pooch. After just a few lessons I took back the role of pack leader and yea, she can still behave like an unruly two year old at times, but for the most part I can handle just about any situation that may arise.

I was happy to find out about Hill’s Healthy Mobility Challenge. The company is dedicated to providing the best nutrition for all dogs. That is important because when your pet is healthy and happy it is easier to train and teach obedience.

If you register now you will receive $30 in coupon savings. Once you register for Hill’s Healthy Mobility Coupon you will automatically be entered to win one 30 prizes. FREE PET FOOD for an entire year! I do not know about your pet but my Lucie eats. A lot.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is 100% guaranteed to improve your dog’s mobility in just 30 days. Dogs need a lot of activity. The exercise helps keep them not only healthy, but also well adjusted. We want happy dogs. Happy dogs are less likely to chew up your favorite shoes, dig up your back yard, or you know, leave unwanted surprises in the house.

So, check out Hill’s Pet Nutrition on Facebook and learn how your dog can benefit.

Even though Lucie is a bed hog.

 

Especially when she spreads out.

 

You got to love that mug!

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

 

My children are grown and living their own lives. My oldest son is a United States Marine. My daughter is a happy stay-at-home mom and wife and my youngest son is the proud father of twin boys.

We were not exactly rich when we were raising them and I would have loved to have a chance to dream about their future and possibly win money to help send them to college. Parents now have more possibilies to help children realize their dreams.

Over $600 million college saving rewards has been awarded to children in the last 10 years through Upromise’s reward program. Upromise is celebrating its 10th anniversary by giving away $20,000 to 10 lucky children.

By going to www.upromisetodream.com and sharing your story for your child’s dream, you can have a chance to win $1,000 and one lucky winner will receive the grand prize of $10,000! Please feel free to share in the comment section too.

My dream is for my granddaughter Butterfly. She is a cancer survivor and has a bright future. She is interested in fashion design and just started violin lessons. Who knows what her future holds but getting a head start on saving for college can never hurt.

You can give your child a chance at their dreams. In addition, you can vote for your favorite stories on the Dream Wall by “liking” them. You can read the dream wall official rules.

Now is the time to help your child realize their dreams for the future. Your children will thank you later. You will enjoy watching them grow into adulthood and knowing you helped jump start their lives.

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

Since I was laid off a few weeks ago, I had to down grade my cell phone service. I currently own a Blackberry but I cannot use all the features since my plan is just for making calls. I cannot even text anyone.

I had to downgrade because of the expensive data plan needed for my cell phone. Hook, line and sinker that is how the big cell phone providers have you if you want a smart phone.

However, not anymore. Now you can get an Android and pay a lot less then before. Android on Straight Talk is affordable. The “All You Need Plan” comes with 1,000 minutes, 1,000 texts and 30 MB of web data. Unlimited monthly service is only $45 and includes text, picture messaging, calls, and web.

Better yet, there are no activation or cancellation fees or contracts. No credit checks either. With the money you save you can use for other things like maybe a night out with your main squeeze. Saving money is important to me at this time while I search for other employment.

Straight Talk has a wide variety of cell phones available. Many cell phones feature cameras, mp3 players, mobile web access, and blue tooth capability. Smart phone users will love picking from phones with music players, video recorders, GPS, and touch screens.

Check out this video.

Call a friend and let them know how they can start saving money on their cell phone bill. You will be glad and so will they.

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

Although I never attended a Boy Scout meeting, I was involved in Girl Scouts as a child. I appreciate what scouting does for children especially boys. Boy Scouts of America gives boys important tools for the present and future.

Going back to school can be a stressful time for young boys. Changing schools during the transition from elementary, middle, and high school sometimes is difficult. Scouting will help boys with confidence in their ability to adjust to new situations as well as new people.

In this day and age, children tend to be less active because of the wide range of television shows and of course video games. Scouting provides outdoor activities and an opportunity to learn about exercise and nutrition.

Today it is important to keep up on technology. Scouts can earn 31 science, technology, math, and engineering badges. This will better prepare young men for our ever changing future.

Boy Scouts strive to evolve not only young boys but the entire family. Scouting teaches morals and values thus making the family bond stronger. This helps produce confident young people and prepares them for adulthood in the future.

Raising young men is not an easy task. Scouting is a great way to aid parents and the scouting experience will last a lifetime. Be A Scout is a great and simple motto for the Boy Scouts of America and has changed the lives of many young boys.

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

I just wrote about this very subject the other day. What subject you say? Backing up your computer! A couple of days ago I booted up my computer and guess what? I could not get it to respond. I nearly lost it. After getting myself together I took it to a nearby geek store and soon learned that I acquired a virus. I am currently waiting to find out if I have any files left.

You can bet that I am going to take advantage of the offer from Carbonite that provides computer backup so this does not happen again. Right now you can try Carbonite free for 15 days. Use the offer code BLOGAD and you get the first two months free and your files will be backed up for only $59 for a whole year.

Then, heaven forbid if this happens you will have some peace of mind knowing you can access your files. Also while you are waiting for your computer to be fixed you can access Carbonite from any internet connected device such as your Android, Blackberry, ipad, ipod Touch, or iphone.

Don't let this happen to you. It is just a given that our lives are on our computers. I learned the hard way but you do not have to.

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

It won’t be long before summer is over. The kids will be going back to school and fall will soon be here. There is still time to save money on your cellular bill. TracFone still has the best deal on cellular plans in America.

With Tracfone you get great nationwide coverage and crystal clear reception. Another great advantage is there are no credit checks, contracts, or cancellation fees. This makes the service easy to activate or disconnect.

Plus, as a real TracFone customers you can choose from all the best brand name cell phones such as Motorola, LG, Nokia, Kyocera, and Samsung. The phones carry such so many features as cameras, video recorders, mp3 players, Qwerty keyboards, text messaging, and picture messaging. You can get a smart phone with all the features or a simple phone suitable for your needs.

Paying your bill is easy too. You can pay as you go or you can purchase a full year of service for $119.00 and then you will receive double the minutes. There are plans for as low as $9.99. You can also call over 60 international destinations without paying extra. This is great for a real TracFone customers that have friends and family in other countries.

Watch watch happy customers have to say about the convenience of TracFone.

There is still time this summer to save on your cellular plan for you or the entire family.

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

As the mother of an active military son and former active military daughter I found this subject very interesting. I know that the military is always training and educating its members. This is great for keeping them on top of the latest technology, education, and skills.

Now military personal can attend school online through the Martinsburg Institute. It does not matter if the student is stateside, deployed, or overseas. The school is entirely online and once the students laptop is loaded with the training taking classes are effortless.

The Martinsburg Institute has been training military personnel since 2004. Students can take fun and creative courses. Students can choose a degree or certificate program and injured military personal are eligible for the Severely Injured Service member scholarship. Spouses are eligible for the Spouse Scholarship program. The scholarships carry a maximum amount of $4,500.

Some of the programs that I found appealing at the institute include: the Associate of Science in Business Administration, the Certificate for Information Technology and the Certificate for Business and Professional Development. Computer and business based careers are not going away any time soon and those sort of occupations will always be in demand.

So, if you are currently serving our country or maybe your spouse would like to get an education the Martinsburg Institute sounds like a good place to check out. Even if you have to PCS during the middle of your education you can still finish the degree or certificate uninterrupted.

I am always glad to hear about business and such that support our military. We can not do enough to help out those fighting and sacrificing for us on a daily basis.