Aloha Friday - Sleep or Lack Thereof...

If you've never heard of it, it started over on An Island Life.

I ask a question....I answer it....and then you answer it too!
Sound like fun?

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So, for this week's question:

Q: What time do you go to bed?

A: I've been struggling falling asleep lately. You'll often see me tweeting and on facebook at 2, 3, 4, and even 5am because I can't sleep. I'm still up between 7 and 8 depending if I have to go to work or not. You'd think I'd be a walking zombie by now but I'm not. I'm actually functioning pretty well. I probably had 16 hours of sleep since this time last week!

EatSmart Precision Multifunction Digital Kitchen Scale Review & Giveaway!

You know those fancy little kitchen gadgets that you drool over but when it comes down to it you just can't justify the use for the amount they cost? That is how I've felt about kitchen scales for quite some time.

Then I was introduced to the EatSmart Precision Multifunction Digital Kitchen Scale!

"The EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Scale is an economically priced multifunction home scale, perfect for everyday tasks from weighing food or ingredients to calculating postage."

It is still stylish with its color and design and fits perfectly in with all my stainless steel appliances. Oh, and did I mention its only $25!

It is incredibly easy to use.
Simply press On.
Press the same button again to tare it back to zero.
To adjust the weight measurement modes simply push the "unit" button. It will quickly switch through g, kg, oz, and lb each time you push it.
Once your done hit the Off button. Wipe with a paper towel if necessary. Done!

So if your a baker and need your ingredients to a weight or if you're trying to lose weight and portion your meals this scale is a great option that won't break your bank like other brands!

This little affordable kitchen scale is also leaded with features!
Features
1. EatSmart Precision Pro Sensor Technology
2. Compact Design and easy two-button operation
3. Tare Feature; Subtract the weight of any plate or container
4. 4 measurement modes: grams / ounces / kilograms / pounds
5. Max weight 11 pounds / 5 kilograms
6. Auto-Calibration; 3 minute Auto-Turnoff
7. Economically priced
8. FREE Calorie Factors book - Perfect for calorie counting and portion control

Really what else do you need?
Purchase yours at Amazon.com for $25 now!

EatSmart has offered one J. Leigh Designz Readers a EatSmart Precision Multifunction Digital Kitchen Scale too!

How to Enter:

1.) Visit EatSmart and tell me another product of theirs you like and why!
Mandatory

How to earn additional entries:
2.) Become a follower on my blog (publicly- privately does not count)-leave another comment (or let me know if you already are)
3.) Subscribe to my blog by EMAIL (not feed)

4.) Blog about my giveaway- with a link back to here AND EatSmart 2 entries(get one more if you include a photo of the giveaway).

Post YOUR blog entry first and then the comment (please include the link directly to it not to your front page, and make an additional comment then the ones above.)
5.) Add my button to your blog
6.) Follow J. Leigh Designz on Twitter AND Tweet about this giveaway-
Copy/Paste: "RT Win a EatSmart Precision Multifunction Digital Kitchen Scale#jleighdesignz #giveaway ends 8.16 http://tinyurl.com/326ogyu"
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8.) Leave a relevant comment on any non-giveaway post
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You must have your email in your comment or in your profile in order to win.

(Make sure to check out all my other giveaways!
Check the side bar to the right for list!)

That's many chances to win a EatSmart Precision Multifunction Digital Kitchen Scale!!!

Contest ends August 16th at 11:59pm!

***USA Only***

www.eatsmartproducts.com

Shock Advertising Leaves Me In Tears

I watched a show on the news last regarding Shock Advertising. It showed little specks of videos that are starting to become commercials and I immediately jumped on to you tube to start referencing these videos myself. By the end I had tears streaming down my cheeks. In the mist of 4 videos I was left scared, disgusted, revolted, mad, angry, and heart broken.

The images I had seen were not only true, but in some real.

A long time ago I showed you the video on the texting teens that crash.
If you haven't seen it here it is:

It's long but worth it. If I had a teen they'd be sitting down and watching it.

Then shortly after I remember seeing this one about Domestic Abuse starring Kiera Knightley:

I was left horrified and mad. Then my mind flashed to a blogger that has been through domestic abuse that I am close to and I was so sad. My heart broke that someone could do something like that. To someone they loved.

Then last night I saw this one for the first time. It's about Smoking Moms and quitting. Forget about that part. It's not what the actual video was about. Its about a little boy. Gavin's age to be exact. This is real. Mother and son.
It's a controlled environment so the little boy is clearly not lost but in his mind he is.

I was left balling. The look in the little boys eyes was ripped my heart out of my chest and I wanted to help. Every now and then I'll be in a store with Gavin and he'll let go of my hand for a moment to look at something. I'll never let him out of my sight but he hasn't realized I've moved and that moment of panic sets in and I have to say I'm right here.
I don't know how as a Mom you can agree to do this to your child.

At the end of the day it doesn't matter what you thought of it because they have succeeded regardless if we like it or not. We're talking about it. We're thinking about it. We didn't just skip over and go onto the next thing. They caught our attention because of the shock value.
Is it justified? Maybe. Will help? Maybe
Do I agree in "controlled environments" for young children to get a reaction. No.

What do you think about this form of advertising?
What is your response? Were you left emotional?

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