I’ve walked the red carpet more than once, I’ve interviewed celebrities on my web show and even live at The People’s Choice Awards. Famous people are simply the coolest company I know. At events like these they are always thrilled to chat with you about how awesome they are. I mean honestly, who wouldn’t want to talk about themselves while dressed to the nines? Now you have the chance to win a trip to the Emmy Awards to experience this for yourself!

CBS’s Entertainment Tonight is hosting the Hanging With The Stars Sweepstakes. They want you and a guest to come to LA and walk the red carpet at an Emmy Awards event! To enter this contest CLICK HERE. Be sure to share with as many friends as possible, because that will help your chances in winning.

I love celebrities so much I’ve made it a job to interview them. I’d have to say that of all my celebrity encounters my three favorites are Hugh Jackman, Shemar Moore and Alan Tudyk. All three of these gentleman went out of their way to make me comfortable and engaged during our chat.

If you had the chance to bump into any celebrity, whether it be a singer, actor, artist…whatever your heart desires, who would it be? Why would you choose this person? Do you have any particular questions you’d want to ask them? Please feel free to share with me below!

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By now everyone knows how much my Buddy means to me. Lately, I’ve been getting even more obsessed with my dog (if that’s even possible). Last week we were playing and I noticed that he was starting to turn grey around his nose. This sent me into a panic attack! Buddy is 5 years old, but my son is 18 and leaving home soon. I can’t lose Buddy; he’s the only thing that is going to keep me going once Jake leaves. So now I’m being extra careful about what I give him to eat. SmartBones is a healthy vegan alternative to the old rawhide.

Buddy’s nutrition is no less important than mine. He has to eat well if he’s going to stay fit and have a long life. Did you know that rawhides are thought by some people to be dangerous for your dog? Rawhide does not break down, so there is a high risk of choking and they are extremely hard for a dog to digest, which could cause stomach and intestine problems. SmartBones have no rawhide; they are made by combining multiple vegetables and processing them with chicken jerky, so they are all natural and 99% digestible. SmartBones have a delicious center strip that is also made of only the best healthy ingredients like real chicken, corn and peanut butter.

I gave Buddy a SmartBone in chicken flavor. Buddy is a bit of a Diva, go figure. He won’t eat anything I throw at him. He loved his SmartBone. He took it outside to chomp on in the front yard where all the neighbor dogs could see him, like I said Diva. It lasted about 10 minutes, which is about as long as anything Buddy really likes lasts. He seemed pretty happy and I felt better giving him something other than rawhide. After all, he’s the best dog ever, how could I take any chances with his health?

SmartBones can be found at your local pet supply stores. Don’t take any chances with your dog’s health. To learn more go to www.smartbones.com

Right now 2 lucky readers can win a bag of SmartBones for their best four legged friends.

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Skype, which is a software application that allows users to make phone calls over the internet in both audio and visual capacity, chose a handful of bloggers to help spread the word about their service. I was lucky enough to be among the chosen. I love using Skype to chat with my other Mom blogging friends! Conversations become much more interactive when you can see one another face to face. I’ve even been known to call up a Mom friend and ask if the outfit I’m wearing looks appropriate for an event.

Skype has a Facebook application called Mom You Rock where you can actually leave a message for a special Mom in your life. Now my Mom does not have Facebook, so I had to get creative with this and choose some friends. I sent my friend Aimee a special Mother’s Day message and I sent my friend Kim with SheScribes a message just telling her she is amazing. I think checking into Facebook and seeing this will really make their day.

I’ll have a lot more to share with you about Skype. Have I mentioned all the celebrities I’ve interviewed on Skype? Maybe I’ll have more of that to share! Till then please check out Skype’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/skype and download Skype on your computer at home so you can begin chatting it up with me. I’m LeeAllport, feel free to send me a friend request!

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Skype. I received Skype credits to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

Robert Munsch had it right when he wrote the ever famous Love You Forever. When your child is a tiny new baby you vow to love them forever and always. As they get older they begin doing things that try your patience and make you crazy. But at night, while they sleep, you remember:

“I’ll love you forever,
I’ll like you for always,
as long as I’m living
my baby you’ll be.”

As I read this story it brings tears to my eyes. The team here at MySentimentExactLee are pretty familiar with the ups and downs of motherhood. We want to wish all the Mother’s a special day of well behaved children and very little stress. Please let us know what you’ll be doing to celebrate!

You’ve never once seen Mom wear that necklace you bought her last year. And the flowers wilted so fast. It hardly seems worth it. This year, you’re inclined to pick up a greeting card and call it a Mother’s Day. But you might be surprised to learn that what Mom wants can’t be found in a store. Check out this infographic and learn what makes women happy, world-wide.

Like a lot of women I have never had nice nails. I used to pay a lot of money for “fake” nails, but after a couple fills they didn’t look real and they hurt like hell if they jammed or broke. This was too high maintenance for me, so I gave up. Then along came The Red Carpet Professional Nail Kit, now I have fabulous looking nails.

My problem was I could never find a way to keep my natural nails from cracking, breaking and peeling. Also, I wanted a pretty polish that would dry quickly. I don’t have time to paint my nails and then wait for them to dry. I typically find the time to do these things about 2 hours before bed, which is great if you don’t mind the imprints from your blankets in your polish. Red Carpet Manicure solved all these issues. It is a gel application that requires a LED light to set. In four simple steps you have perfectly painted nails that are protected from breaking and the paint won’t chip.

First step is nail preparation which includes the use of an orange stick for your cuticles and a nail file for structure.

Second you apply a base coat which you cure under the provided LED light for 30 seconds.

Third you then apply the color application and set that layer under the light for 30 seconds.

Fourth there is a top coat that also sets under the light for 30 seconds.

All in all it takes about 20 minutes to complete both hands. The Red Carpet Manicure Professional Kit comes with the LED light, One Gel Color, Antiseptic, and both the Prime Coat and the Top Coat. Also included are bottles of the Nail Prep Solution & Nail Remover Solution. Retail cost: $79.99 at Ulta Stores. Additional colors retail for $9.99.

What I love about this product is how fast and easy it is to use. Applying the product is just like painting your nails with regular polish, the LED light is quick and easy to use and includes a built in timer. I was able to do the entire thing in one episode of Big Bang Theory and the best part; my nails were completely dry when I was done! They also stayed perfectly painted for 10 days. The only reason they have to be re-painted is because of the outgrowth along the cuticle. I had no issues with peeling, cracking or broken nails. The applications are thin enough that you don’t feel like you are wearing “fake” nails.

Quite honestly, The Red Carpet Manicure is now one of my favorite products. The only negative thing I could find was that they do take a little effort to remove and you go through a little more of the removal solution than you expect. However for $3.99 you can purchase a new bottle so it’s not a big deal. Also, the professional kit does not come with the prep tools i.e. orange stick, file and buffers. Those are also sold separately for $3.99.

I love the Red Carpet Manicure Kit so much that I went to Ulta and purchased a couple of the new spring colors. Red Carpet Manicure has given me beautiful hands, which is something I never thought I would have without paying for a professional manicure. Run out and get the Red Carpet Manicure Professional Kit for your mom for Mother’s Day!

Right now one lucky reader can win a Red Carpet Manicure Professional Kit.

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No matter what the occasion, everyone wants to get a special gift that their mom will both appreciate and cherish. Moms appreciate the time and thought that goes into selecting a gift. There are many different kinds of special gifts that can be given to moms.

Many of the special gifts moms enjoy receiving are fairly traditional. For instance, perhaps a gift for her might consist of her favorite perfume. Many mothers also appreciate a helpful kitchen gadget or even a bathrobe. While these gifts are always appreciated, perhaps you might want to consider some other gifts that aren’t traditional?

Think about her interests. What gift could you purchase that would go along with these? For instance, if you mom is an avid reader, then perhaps you might want to consider giving her an electronic book reader. These have become popular gifts today. They require special books be downloaded onto them. You could select some for her or give her a gift certificate to let her select her own.

Another special gift idea for mom is providing her with some pampering. This can come in the form of a massage certificate or perhaps an entire weekend at a spa. Maybe you want to give her a manicure, pedicure or both. Moms do a lot and deserve pampering. Most moms will absolutely love this gift – in fact, we think all of them will!

Mobile phones are another special gift idea. Maybe she doesn’t currently own a mobile device or she has a mobile device but it simply needs updating? Purchasing her a new mobile device would help make it easier for you to contact her and keep in touch. You could also consider a case for her mobile device. Cases today can be quite attractive. Some may even be personalized, which could be found at sites such as www.gettingpersonal.co.uk .

Spoil mom rotten this Mother’s Day with a fun handbag from Kipling. I love this brand because it is really high quality. It makes me laugh because I have no idea why they have a monkey as their logo, but it’s incredibly cute. Also, when you purchase a bag you get a little Kipling monkey key chain. I don’t know about your child, but I know that my kids would find this a win/win. I get a great purse, they get a furry new toy.

Check out the new tote in the print Disco Flowers. It’s so colorful Mom might shy away from buying it for herself, but as a gift she’ll be thrilled to carry it all Summer long!

For more information on Kipling and to see all their bags and accessories visit http://www.kipling-usa.com

*I received media sample. All opinions are my own.

Sometimes I get a review product that surprises me, something I absolutely love and can’t live without. I was happy to hear from Tervis when they contacted us regarding their new line of products.  Their water bottle ended up being one of the best products I’ve ever reviewed. My sister, Lee, told me that Tervis insulated products were among their must give gifts for Christmas, but I didn’t understand why until I got mine. WOW is all I can say.

Both Jake and I have been trying to get in shape, I’m a bit round and Jake is preparing for Boot Camp. So the call to review a water bottle could not have come at a better time. One of the best things about Tervis is the selection of themed products available. You can get a Tervis water bottle, mug or travel cup with any logo or sentiment you can imagine. Lucky for me Tervis has a nice selection for Mother’s Day so the choice was easy. There will be no confusion as to whose water bottle is whose when Jake and I go to the gym.

Let’s get down to why I think Tervis is a product that everyone should own. First of all the ingenious design insulates the liquid, whether it be hot or cold, so your beverage stays at the right temperature for a long time. I’ve been duped by the idea that beverages will stay hot or cold with other products in the past, so I put Tervis to the test. I placed a few ice cubes inside my Tervis water bottle and added my favorite lemonade drink. Then I went to bed leaving the bottle sitting on the living room table. When I woke up the next morning (7 hours later) the lemonade was still cold, the ice had melted, but that is to be expected. The impressive part was how cold the liquid stayed. I tried the same test with hot coffee, same water bottle by the way. The hot liquid stayed warm, not hot, but warm is better than ice cold like my other travel mugs.

The new Tervis 24oz Water Bottle has a great snap closed lid, but the best part is the snap open part. This way when you are drinking, the lid is not slapping you in the face. The bottle will not sweat, so no fear of table rings. Some more great things about the Tervis water bottle is it has an extended life time warranty, it’s melt down resistant, virtually unbreakable and completely dish washer safe.

The Tervis Water Bottle retails for $25.00, you can add $5.00 to put your name on it to keep it safe from theft (believe me these are worth protecting). If you order on line at http://www.tervis.com you can also pay $3.00 for a perfect gift bag. Place your order now for Mother’s Day. I love my Tervis 24oz Water Bottle and use it every day. I can’t wait to use it this summer in the pool for my margaritas!

*I received media sample. All opinions are my own.