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Oil Change Checklist with Pennzoil Oil

September 22, 2015 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DIYOilChange #CollectiveBias Part of our children owning their own car is to understand how to take care of it and an oil change is very important to maintain the health of a car. While it's easy to drive your car to the closest place and ...

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Panda Express Food Truck

August 26, 2015 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

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Panda Express Food Truck Going out to eat just got a bit more spontaneous, and a lot more fun! Food trucks have made contemporary cuisine more accessible than ever, and that’s why Panda Express is inviting you to experience their American Chinese cuisine in a whole new way. The Orange Chicken Love Truck Tour is happening now all over the ...

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PF Chang’s Perfect Pairings

July 17, 2014 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

PF Chang's Perfect Pairings

Thank you P.F. Chang’s for sponsoring today’s discussion and for my "mommy and me" lunch with my son! My goal was to take this opportunity to catch up with some girlfriends for dinner and cocktails but that didn't work out as most of them are on their awesome vacations or couldn't get a sitter. I can't do cocktails as I just started one of ...

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10 Tips to Skinnier Desserts + Strawberry Poke Cake Using 7UP TEN

April 1, 2014 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Living in Vegas our warm weather clothes period is longer than most folks across the nation. For some reason when spring hits I start thinking about that cute skirt or shorts for summer. Then, I will remember that it is __  sizes smaller than what I am now {not filling in that blank}. Spring is here and you know what that means... summer is ...

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Pasta Bar | Smart & Final One-Stop Shopping

February 26, 2014 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

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I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. #ChooseSmart, #shop, #cbias #CollectiveBias Yesterday, I shopped at Smart & Final to purchase the ingredients needed to develop a few recipes to try for our ...

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Barbecue Chicken Pizza Braid Made Easy with Foster Farms

July 22, 2013 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

  Barbecue Chicken Pizza Braid Made Easy with Foster Farms When I was offered the chance to work with Foster Farms Refrigerated Grilled Chicken Breast I knew it was a project I wanted to work with. My kids only eat chicken. And a lot of it. Especially now that Spencer is on a “high protein” diet for the summer. Seriously… I ...

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BJs Brewhouse | Dine-in Order Ahead & Mobile Pay

June 24, 2012 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

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This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and BJ’s Restaurants, but all my opinions are my own. #DineInOrderAhead #pmedia http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV I was excited to be able to participate and write on behalf of BJs Brewhouse using their Dine-in Order Ahead and Mobile Pay apps. We eat there ...

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Cottonelle Wipes | Let’s Talk Bums on the Beach

June 17, 2012 by Billie Hillier 1 Comment

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Thanks to Cottonelle for keeping my bum on the beach clean during vacation. Cottonelle Wipes Imagine this... you are basking in the sun on a remote Caribbean beach and the urge to tinkle happens. Panic sets in because if you are like me when you need to go... you need to go. You have a few options, Look for a public restroom and who ...

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UPRoar Festival Las Vegas & Pura Vida Tequila

May 27, 2012 by Billie Hillier 2 Comments

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For those who know me know I like my spirits hard and my music harder and that is why I am excited to be part of the Pura Vida Spirits team to cover the Uproar Festival Las Vegas. As part of the media team following them while the tour travels the United States, I will be enjoying myself with the tequila provided by Pura Vida and my ticket to go ...

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Pura Vida Tequila Party with Godsmack

May 18, 2012 by Billie Hillier 28 Comments

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I told everyone that the op to enjoy Pura Vida Tequila with Godsmack was absolutely made for me since Godsmack is one of my all time favorite bands... and well, this girl does enjoy anything related to tequila. So happy light flicked on when I found out I was selected to party like a rock star at the Godsmack concert and sample Pura Vida ...

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Mexican Fiesta Dinner With Classico Family

May 8, 2012 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

mexican rice recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FamilyFavorites #CollectiveBias. How many times have you mentally set your dinner plans only to find out that you are missing a key ingredient? You know the night when everything is due tomorrow for school, husband is working late, and ...

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Chillis at Home Meals | Perfect for After School

April 27, 2012 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

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Thank you to Bellisio Foods for sponsoring this post and keeping my meals tasty and bold! School is back in session and my kids are attending college from 8 in the morning and get home around 4 in the afternoon. Even with lunches both came home "starving" and scrounging in the pantry for a "quick and easy meal." Normally their go to snack is chips ...

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