Boogie Board LCD eWriter Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

Boogie Board 8.5 The original Boogie Board LCD eWriter  started a revolution. This 8.5″ ultra light (4oz.) and thin (1/8″) eWriter is addictive and one is not enough. This handy eWriter lets you write down lists, notes, messages and with one touch erase it all.  Save trees, go green and have fun.  This eWriter from Improv Electronics comes with magnetic strips and stylus holder so you can put it on your fridge which is perfect for keeping a list of what you need.  One just isn’t enough. Get one for on the go, in the office and multiple places around the house. Almost anywhere you’d keep memo pads, sticky notes or scrap paper. Boogie Board Group We just love this eWriter, it is super handy, my kids love to draw on it and I love that we can keep it on our fridge now with the magnet kit and stylus holder.  Mommy Ramblings loves the Boogie Board LCD eWriter so much we are adding it to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!  

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emeals, Meal Planning Made Easy Review & 35% Off Discount Code!!!

Use the code cyber35 to get 35% off your emeals subscription!

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What’s for dinner?  It has to be one of the age-old questions and one that most people dread.  Does it seem like you are cooking the same things over and over again?  Maybe it feels like there is never time to plan for what you want to cook so you are scrambling at the last-minute to pull something together.  Perhaps the lack of planning has you wasting your hard-earned money because you are getting take out far too often or buying ingredients at specialty stores because time is at a premium.

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If you are feeling any or all of this, a subscription to emeals may be a solution.  emeals makes meal planning easy, you simply pick a meal plan, then you put in your family size and last where you shop.  What you get is, your meal plan for the week along with a shopping list and a cost for all the items.  There are many meal plans to choose from and they include, Classic Meals, Clean Eating, Paleo, Mediterranean, Slow Cooker, Low Carb, Low Fat, Portion Control, Natural & Organic, Simple Gourmet and Gluten Free and Vegetarian.  You can even add a Breakfast and Lunch plan to your subscription.

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With emeals you will get a variety in your meals and everything is so easy, your recipe, shopping list, even coupons when applicable sent right to your email.  You’ll save time and waste less, the meals are designed to use up ingredients and will be used for more than one meal.  Less waste of food means less waste of money and the whole process will have you wasting less time stressing about what to make for dinner.  Dave Ramsey recommend using emails to save a ton of time and money!  On average  eMeals saves consumers $1,000 a year because of the smart meal planning and coupons!  Right now you can get 35% off –planning saves money and this savings will be even more important after the holidays! Speaking of the holidays, check out this Paleo Turkey Recipe!

I chose the Classic Meals plan and for my first meal picked the Spinach Rolls.  They were very easy to prepare.  You simply boil some lasagna noodles, thaw frozen chopped spinach which you mix with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, one egg and salt and pepper to taste.  Then you take the prepared tomato sauce and put some on the bottom of the pan and lay the noodles down, fill with the spinach mixture and roll.  When they are all done you put the remaining sauce on and top with mozzarella cheese.  Then bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes and put your garlic bread in to coincide with your rolls completion time.  It was so easy and my family loved it!

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Spinach Rolls
Crusty Garlic Bread
Prep 25 minutes

Cook Total 40 minutes

Total Time  1 hour 5 minutes
9 lasagna noodles, cooked
10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 egg
½ cup Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
26 oz jar spaghetti sauce, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella
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1 loaf garlic bread
Cook pasta as directed; drain and lay out on
wax paper. Pat dry with paper towel. Squeeze
spinach dry. In a medium bowl, combine
spinach with ricotta, egg, Parmesan cheese,
garlic, Italian seasonings, salt and pepper to
taste. Pour 1 cup sauce in bottom of baking
dish. Spread ricotta mixture over lasagna
noodles and roll them up. Place seam down in
baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and
sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover dish with foil
and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
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Prepare bread according to package directions

I received a one year subscription to eMeals in exchange for a review and was compensated by Markerly.  As always my opinions, words and thoughts are 100% my own!!!

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Chrissy’s Knee High Socks Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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What’s the running joke about getting socks and underwear for Christmas?  It’s never presented as a good thing, right?Well, the funny thing is, my daughter has to get some type of socks for Christmas or she gets really disappointed.  I mean they are either in her stocking or a few pairs in a gift bag under the tree, but however they are packaged, she has come to expect them.  One year I did not do the socks and she was absolutely flabbergasted because it was something she just looked forward to in a silly way.  Whether knee socks, knee toe socks, ankle socks with some cute graphic, they were missed that year and so we never forget the socks.

Chrissy’s Knee High Socks has so many great knee socks to choose from, there are argyle, animal prints, stripes, tube and so many more.  Living in the north-east knee socks are great to wear in the winter and provide an extra layer of warmth. They can also be used for sports, with costumes, for holidays or just to accessorize.  Chrissy’s Knee Socks are great quality and their vibrant colors really make them stand out.  This year we have the socks and you can too!  Check out Chrissy’s Knee High Socks and puts some socks under your tree or in some stockings this year!

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It is so easy to shop at Chrissy’s Knee High Socks and they even make custom socks.  They also give you free socks when your order $30 or more and free shipping with a $100 order.  Mommy Ramblings is adding Chrissy’s Knee High Socks to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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Magic Cabin, Rubens Barn, Little Rubens Party Collection Dolls Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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I love dolls, I always have. Growing up with a mother who loved dolls and finally had a girl who loved dolls as much as her, I was showered with dolls.  At Christmas there would be so many dolls awaiting me and I was probably one of the only kids who had a mom suggest they get a Madame Alexander baby doll in the Walt Disney World gift shop rather than the typical stuffed Minnie.

I was very much the same with my daughter and relished buying her dolls of all kinds.  Last Summer I was so impressed with Emil, a large Rubens Barn Original Doll that I could not wait to get another Rubens Barn cutie in my arms.  Well, that opportunity arrived and Little Meiya may be smaller than the Original dolls but she is tipping the cuteness scales! She has a full head of that signature downy soft black hair and a darling headband with large bow.

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Her adorable bubble romper is done in a bright cupcake fabric with a top in bright pink with white polka dots that matches the polka dot band of her headband.  Her sweet little toes peek out and her big brown eyes beg you to give her a hug.  She has a weighted bottom so she is quite substantial and able to sit without toppling over.  In the Little Rubens Party Collection you will find Meiya and many friends who would just love to come home with you.

Rubens Barn Dolls are machine washable so they can join your child on their daily adventures.   I warn you though, these dolls are addicting and you can’t have just one, which has me thinking about who should be next to join our family : ). Mommy Ramblings loves Rubens Barn Dolls so much she is adding them to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!  

Little Rubens Barn Party Collection Doll

These colorful and cozy Little Rubens Party dolls are delightful dears your little ones will love! They’re the little cousins to the larger Rubens Barn® dolls that bear their same name. Each comes dressed ready for fun. Choose Little Anna, Little Emil, Little Harry, Little Ida, Little Maria, or Little Meiya. No matter which Rubens Barn character you choose for your own child, he or she is sure to be an enchanting friend for life.

The handmade dolls are machine washable, and their removable clothes can be hand washed.

• Chubby, cuddly dolls
• Weighted bottoms
• Designed in Sweden
• Each is dressed ready for a party
• Sparkly eyes, downy hair, and pixie faces

For ages 2 and up.

Available Styles
Little Anna
Little Emil
Little Harry
Little Ida
Little Maria
Little Meiya

Size
15-1/2″ tall

Since 1995, Rubens Barn® (“Barn” means “children” in Swedish) has been creating beautiful dolls with a level of charisma, innocence, and heart, unlike any dolls on the market today. Designed in Sweden, each lovable soft-sculpted doll has a unique personality. All have the signature sparkly embroidered eyes, sweet pixie face, and weighted bottoms that make them feel much like a real baby when held. Their bodies are made from the softest fleece so that every hug is warm and comforting.

Magic Cabin – Childhood’s Purest Treasures is a company that I have been a customer of for over 2 decades, way before the internet, when I shopped like most through their catalog.  They have such a great selection of gifts for kids, if you are doing your holiday shopping be sure and visit their website for lots of great choices. Magic Cabin is having a special on Black Friday Free Ship + $10 Reward Card on Orders of $49+ Use Code: FSMC49

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We put a diaper on her because we wanted to show you her body but respect her privacy : )

We put a diaper on her because we wanted to show you her body but respect her privacy : )

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Elizabeth Mitchell, “The Sounding Joy”, Christmas & Solstice Songs From American Folk Tradition CD Review & Givaway!!! 2 Winners!!!

I recently was given the opportunity to preview The Sounding Joy a CD by Elizabeth Mitchell and friends filled with Christmas and Solstice Songs from American Folk Traditions.  When I started playing it my little ones started coming into the kitchen dancing and trying to sing along.  My husband asked me what it was and he liked the sound very much and as a musician himself I would take that as great praise.  I thought it was very well done and definitely filled with joy.  

You can get a free download of the song, Children, Go Where I Send Thee by clicking HERE! 

 

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 Elizabeth Mitchell & Friends – Peggy Seeger, Natalie Merchant, Dan Zanes, Aoife O’Donovan & more – explore the Ruth Crawford Seeger Christmas songbook on ‘The Sounding Joy’ from  Smithsonian Folkways

GRAMMY-nominated recording artist Elizabeth Mitchell releases The Sounding Joy, an exploration of Christmas and solstice songs from the American folk tradition.  Drawn almost exclusively from the often overlooked but deeply influential songbook of revered composer and anthologist Ruth Crawford Seeger, these songs evoke an era before mass media and the commercialization of Christmas, when sacred song, dance, contemplation, and gathering were prized above all else during the holiday season. Mitchell’s fifth album for Smithsonian Folkways, The Sounding Joy features husband Daniel Littleton, daughter Storey, and special guests Peggy Seeger, Natalie Merchant, Amy Helm, Aoife O’Donovan, Gail Ann Dorsey, Larry Campbell, Dan Zanes, and John Sebastian, among many other family, friends, and neighbors. This gorgeously reverent 24-song collection attempts to save these traditional American holiday songs from an “unmarked grave,” as Merchant puts it in her essay included in the liner notes. The Sounding Joy is truly for listeners of all ages and is Smithsonian Folkways’ first holiday album in more than a decade.

Sneak Peek at The Sounding Joy: Listen to “Children, Go Where I Send Thee (Little Bitty Baby: A Cumulative Song)”  and

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While recovering from surgery four years ago, Mitchell spent a Thanksgiving weekend thinking about the project that would eventually become The Sounding Joy.  A longtime fan and champion of Ruth Crawford Seeger’s work, Mitchell soon found herself thoroughly immersed in Seeger’s third and final songbook, American Folk Songs for Christmas. Seeger, mother of musicians Mike and Peggy Seeger and stepmother of Pete Seeger, died from cancer at age 52 in 1953, the very same year American Folk Songs for Christmas was published.

The guest artists on The Sounding Joy are impressive. Amy Helm leads a rousing version of “Last Month of the Year” through a groove and vocal quartet style that invokes the early Staple Singers with guitar figures reminiscent of Malian desert blues. Natalie Merchant lends her vocals on the haunting “Joseph and Mary (The Cherry Tree Carol),” and also contributes an essay to the liner notes, while writer/artist Brian Selznick (author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret) provided illustrations for the album package.

Although the songs presented are specific to the Christian tradition, Mitchell’s husband Daniel Littleton cites the inclusive nature of the project, describing the assembly of musicians as an “ecumenical summit” of sorts, with participants of many religious and non-religious backgrounds coming together happily to bring the songs to life. Mitchell sums up the spirit of the album best in her notes: “However you and your loved ones celebrate the last month of the year, I hope it is filled with the sounds of joy.”

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The Carol Burnett Show: Christmas With Carol DVD Review & Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

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Want to see some great classic Christmas TV?  The Carol Burnett Show: Christmas With Carol is now on DVD!  See great Christmas skits and songs from her 1967, 1968, 1974 and 1977 shows!  Join Carol and starts like Alan Alda, Vickie Lawrence, Jonathan Winters, Sid Caesar, Tim Conway and more.  Sit down together and enjoy the gift of Christmases past with Carol Burnett and be so glad you spent the time together!!!  

LOOKING FOR A NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION THIS COMING SEASON?
LOOK NO FURTHER WITH THIS UPROARIOUS, ALL-NEW
HOLIDAY-THEMED DVD FROM ONE OF TV’S GREATEST COMEDIANS!

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THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: CHRISTMAS WITH CAROL, the TV comedy legend’s very first holiday-themed DVD release! This all-new collection brings together three hours of some of the most memorable holiday episodes and sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, sure to have viewers ho-ho-ho’ing their way through the holidays.

This new DVD features two complete holiday episodes:

  • Show #813 (Original Air Date: December 21, 1974) – Looking for a Norman Rockwell-style Christmas, merry and stress-free? Then avoid the Higgins residence. Santa would. Despite Eunice’s “Merry Xmas” apron and Ed’s mile-wide red tie, there’s no joy in the house once Eunice’s younger brother Larry (Alan Alda) and Mama arrive. They all act like they sat on a bough of holly. Ed’s ready and eager to capture every Kodak-Christmas moment for posterity. On a happier note, Carol and Alan Alda find peace amid the commercial holiday hustle and bustle. He’s a soon-to-be unemployed department store Santa, while she’s all thumbs over in the gift-wrapping section. Their Nobody Does It Like Me duet fits like a warm Christmas sweater.
  • Show #1113 (Original Air Date: December 18, 1977) – Mr. Tudball and Mrs. Wiggins aren’t known for their rapport or business smarts. She moves about a mile an hour, and he talks with a bizarre hybrid accent. They awkwardly observe the “mistletoe” tradition. Once he breaks out some champagne, the boss and his secretary finally communicate-sort of. Tudball’s wife, played by Vicki Lawrence, pays a surprise visit to the office and catches them with their guards down, so to speak. Vicki and Tim Conway carefully measure Carol for a Christmas present, a dress and hat combo that looks like the handiwork of a true idiot. The smart money’s on Tim. Carol’s concluding song celebrates Christmas and all holidays of the year, large and small.

Add in some hilarious bonus sketches such as “Christmas Night Quarrel” w/ Carol and Sid Caesar, “Charwoman: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and Q&A w/Jonathan Winters (Show #017, December 25, 1967) and “The Twelve Days after Christmas” (Show #114, December 30, 1968) and you have a new Christmas tradition, to be watched again and again with the family every holiday season!

THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: CHRISTMAS WITH CAROL
Street Date: November 12, 2013
DVD SRP: $12.95
Running Time: 180 mins.
Genre: TV/Comedy

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Glider Gloves, Touch Screen Friendly Winter Gloves Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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If you live in a cold climate and you have a smart phone, you will need touchscreen friendly gloves or you could get used to frostbite.  Glider Gloves have a dual insulation layer, brushed interior and full conductivity.  With Glider Gloves you can use your smart phone easily and still have warm hands.  I recently tried these as we had a cold snap in New York and my iPhone responded perfectly when I used it wearing the gloves.  Glider Gloves are conductive all over not just the finger tips so you can answer your phone with a knuckle which comes in handy when you have your hands full. Glider Gloves will also help you get a good grip on your phone as they have an innovative Anti-Slip Grip feature.  Speaking of innovation, the tag inside the glove is made from microfiber so you can use it to wipe clean your screen!

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Glider Gloves was started by a small group of young entrepreneurs with one great idea. The Glider Gloves product was a basement start-up project with the original purpose of personal use only.  In 2011, the product gained much attention in the retail world and was being sold in hundreds of mobile and sporting goods stores across Canada, US and parts of Europe. Now entering their 4th year in business, Glider Gloves are sold and distributed in retail stores globally.

Since they started this journey 4 years ago; the list of competitors has grown every year. Being a pioneer of this technology, Glider Gloves always tries to position itself at the top of the marketplace. They do this by providing a product that is of high quality and ever evolving.

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Mommy Ramblings thinks Glider Gloves are a great gift choice for smart phone and touch screen users this holiday season so we are adding Glider Gloves to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!

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Choosing Sinks For Our New Master Bath Remodel!!!! #CurbAppeal #Houzer

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Well, the tile is officially ordered and boy was that scary.  I always over think it and then wonder if I picked the right thing, lol. I know it will be great, it’s just such a big and highly permanent decision.  We also made another decision on the under mounted sinks.  I went with something a little bit different and chose 2 under mounted stainless steel oval basins from HOUZER.

One of the reasons I chose them is because with the shower doors and shower panel in the stainless, I think they will go perfectly.  I know it’s not something you normally see used, but I think it will work well.  What I really like about them is their quality, HOUZER sinkware is made from durable Type 304 stainless steel, an optimal mix of nickel and chrome, making their sinkware exceptionally resistant to corrosion and stains for the life of the product. It provides a hygienic, scratch-proof and resilient surface that requires minimal care and maintenance.  Each HOUZER sink is covered by a Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser against any possible defects in materials and workmanship. HOUZER is not  satisfied unless their customers are totally satisfied with their products. A beveled edge on the outer rim of the under mount sinks provide increased structural rigidity for the entire sink span, and creates a smooth and finished look.  SpecPlus Edge is found only in HOUZER sinks.

And for the record my countertop is not blue like this.  It is going to be a granite or quartz and I have not picked the color yet.

And for the record my counter top is not blue like this. It is going to be a granite or quartz and I have not picked the color yet.

We also chose the  design with the overflow and they are already here at the house.  Now we just need to finalize all the other decisions and that needs to happen quick.  HOUZER carries  all kinds of sinks for kitchens and baths.

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You’ll find a HOUZER sink to match any design theme you have in mind; country to classic, transitional to ultra-contemporary. With arresting designs and sculptural details, HOUZER sink achieves a dazzling presence for your kitchen and are the perfect complement to professional-grade appliances set against today’s rich palette of stone, quartz, and solid surface counter tops.

Combining the highest quality materials and artisan’s attention to line and detail, HOUZER sinks are painstakingly crafted to satisfy the sophisticated consumer who demands the very best. Every aesthetic detail is enhanced on every sink we produce to provide lasting beauty and value to your home for years to come.

For over three decades, they’ve been improving millions of kitchens across America and overseas, one sink at a time.  At HOUZER, it’s their deep-seated belief that our sinks can make your life in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable. For more information or to browse their website and see all the products visit www.houzersink.com.


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Tenrox 2013 R2 Release Provides Increased Ease of Use, Real-Time Visibility and New Levels of Flexibility!!!

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Upland Software is the world’s largest cloud provider of enterprise applications for project, portfolio, and work management. Upland announced today  the latest product release of Tenrox, the leading workflow-driven solution for professional services automation (PSA) and time tracking. The new features in Tenrox 2013 R2 will let businesses analyze their business performance and couple it with ease of use.

Tenrox 2013 R2 has many new innovative enhancements which have transformed the user experience.  Using the software has never been easier and a completely redesigned user interface and personalized home page makes it easy to make data-fueled decisions.  With further enhanced components for data capture, such as a completely revamped Mobile application for time and expense tracking.  The Resource Management, Project Financials and Project Management modules are also juiced up with powerful new capabilities. Tenrox 2013 R2 was developed by listening to customer input and intensive R&D effort.

 

“This progressive, forward-thinking release has transformed the Tenrox application, enhancing the customer experience by setting the new standard among PSA solutions for ease of use, real-time visibility and flexibility,” explains Kevin Sequeira, Upland Software’s Director of Product Management for the Tenrox product line. “Today’s distributed workforce requires an easy-to-use solution that can be accessed anytime and anywhere.  This is one of the reasons why we focused on developing a completely new mobile solution that is accessible on any mobile device and available on all popular platforms.”

Tenrox 2013 R2  New Features Include:

  • New User Interface:  As part of progressive improvements to the overall software, Tenrox now sports a new, clean design with streamlined navigation, modernized icons and easier-to-view formatting.
  • New Home Page:  Users can now build a personalized home page whereby they can view all their assigned items from all the Tenrox modules such as time sheets, expense reports, invoices and more. In addition, a summarized view of the user’s timesheet and utilization is also available.
  • New Tenrox Mobile Apps:  New Tenrox Time & Expense mobile applications for smartphones & tablets are now available on the iOS, Android, Windows and Blackberry platforms.  The new solution supports time sheet & expense entry & approval.
  • Role-Based Resource Planning:  This component is now more powerful while being simplified and more configurable, empowering organizations to find and assign resources to the right project in order to drive improved productivity, utilization, and capacity planning. Enhancements in this area include the ability to assign multiple roles to resources in addition to skills; resource scheduling at both the Project & Task level; the ability to switch between drag-and-drop Gantt Style and grid user interface; the ability to tag bookings with custom attributes; and the ability to mark a booking as Hard Booked, Soft Booked, or billable from within a project and resource plan.
  • New Financial Planner: Part of the Project Financials Module, a new financial planner feature allows users to forecast a project’s cost & revenue and display both actual and forecasted labor, expenses and charges in one view to obtain real-time information on a project’s profitability based on specific pre-set values.  This feature also allows organizations to look at project trends to allow them to make informed decision in bidding on future projects.
  •  MS CRM Online Integration on the Tenrox Quick Connect platform.  A new out-of-the-box integration to Microsoft CRM Online allows projects and opportunities from MS CRM to flow into Tenrox and KPI data from Tenrox to display in MS CRM.
  • Tenrox Project Planning Performance Upgrade: This component of the Project Planning Module offers an expanded project management footprint with new capabilities to manage clients, programs, and service practices. Major improvements have been made to the component’s overall stability, performance, ease of use, and localization.  It includes new split views and an update to the resource allocation distribution logic.

“Find out how Tenrox can help you gain real-time visibility into project status, resources, costs & billing to optimize the productivity of dispersed project teams at www.tenrox.com”.Tenrox 2013 R2 is now available directly from Upland Software or through the company’s Tenrox Referral Partners.

About Tenrox

Tenrox is the only workflow-driven cloud solution designed to meet the challenges of managing globally dispersed services organizations and project workforces. It automates project initiation, resource management, time and expense, and reporting and analytics to enable customers to improve the management of billable projects from pipeline to close. Tenrox offers configurable cost and billing rules, including chargeback or invoicing, with certified integrations to all major CRM and accounting systems. Organizations worldwide, including Abbot Vascular, Barnes & Noble, Estee Lauder, Eaton, General Electric, and JDA Software, trust Tenrox to meet their requirements in the areas of Professional Services Automation (PSA), Project Workforce Management (PWM), and time and expense tracking. For more information, visit www.tenrox.com.

About Upland Software

Upland is the world’s largest cloud provider of enterprise software for project, portfolio and work management. Upland is the only cloud software provider that offers a comprehensive family of applications that enable organizations to align their goals, projects and programs, optimize their resource utilization and workflows, and empower teams to collaborate and work effectively. From strategic planning to work execution, Upland drives business results for more than 1,200 enterprise clients with 300,000 active users in 50 plus countries. Visit www.uplandsoftware.com for more information.


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Show Your Support For All The Caregivers with The Thanks Project From AARP!!! #ThanksProject

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Did you know that November is National Family Caregivers Month?  I have found that one of the hardest parts of getting older, is seeing people you looked up to grow older.  You realize just how short and  precious life is and aging parents, relatives, even neighbors put us in the position of being a caretaker to people who took care of us.

My mother died unexpectedly several years ago and left my father behind who had battled colon cancer and was much more frail than she.  Add to that they were married over 60 years and you can understand how heartbreaking it was to my father.  My mother and all of us had always assumed my father would pass first, but when the reality hit, it was so hard.  I was extremely close to my parents and so were my older children.  We lived houses from one another and I would often do their grocery shopping and drive them to appointments etc.  We knew my father was so lost without my mom and I truly think if it wasn’t for my kids and I being so close and there for him, he would not even have survived a week without her.  You do hear that many spouses together for so many years tend to die within a year of each other and my father passed 1 day shy of 365 days after my mother.

AARP CareGiver Resources #ThanksProject

It was like he hung on as long as he could, but  could not go that year.  In those 364 days, I had a new role and that was as a caretaker for my Dad.  Like I said he was heartbroken without my mom and so we would go out to dinner, I would shop for him, my family and I shared almost all meals with him and spent a lot of time with him.  Losing a parent and losing both parents really changes the dynamic in your life.  Many people just don’t understand until they are there but it cuts a buffer out.  When you are a child you see your parents there, you see your friend’s parents and your aunts and uncles and grandparents if you are lucky enough to have them in your life and it creates a secure feeling.  Death does not seem imminent, you rationalize your parents are still here and life seems like it will last forever.  When your parents pass it’s a very different feeling and suddenly the buffer is gone, you are the next generation and you kind of feel “next”. It can make even a young person feel like they only have a short time left on this earth and it’s what I struggle with daily.

Many people say, “Oh you are so young, you have a young family, how could you feel like that?”  It’s something they don’t understand.  I have digressed though and much of this starts when our roles change and we become the caretakers of a parent.  It’s a very emotional thing because you are now seeing your parent become weak, not able to do things they used to and it hurts deeply.  It throws you into a sense of reality and it’s stressful.  It can help to talk to someone who knows, someone who can guide you and validate your feelings.  Many do not have that support in their lives and can feel alone.  There are so many that are caretakers for others and they deserve support and someone to reach out and say that they’re doing a great job and express gratitude.  Whether it’s your parent, relative or if you take care of others as a profession, those messages and support can mean so much. Now it’s even easier to show that support to caretakers.

ThanksProject.org was started by AARP with the Ad Council and it is a public message board where you can show your support and appreciation for caregivers. The messages are posted along other supportive messages from people across the country to illustrate the number of caregivers nationwide.  AARP  and the Ad Council also have a Caregiving Resource Center that you can access HERE! If you know a caregiver, take a moment to send them a message of thanks and encouragement on ThanksProject.org.  You may also want to let them know about the Caregiver Resource Center that they can access from the website.  Your message may be just what that person needs to hear today!

 


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