Laura in the Motor City

Business With A Side Of Pleasure…

Laura in the Motor City — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:39 +0000

I’m hearing that sound again…the sound that makes me want to fly up, up and away…the sound that makes me want to explore the road less traveled…the sound of secret places of the earth where my feet have not touched. The sound has been getting louder lately, which is why the timing is perfect for …

PSA: Be The Match Awareness Campaign

Laura in the Motor City — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:32:43 +0000

Information below provide by Be The Match® NCIS cast members ask heroes to join Be The Match Be The Match® has launched a national consumer awareness campaign called “Swab+DNA = Save a Life” to inspire heroes — just like you — to join the Be The Match Registry® and save the lives of patients fighting …

GIVEAWAY: Win 25 UPrinting Card Magnets – ENDS 5/23

Laura in the Motor City — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:29:30 +0000

Who Needs Some Business Card Magnets? If you’ve gotten bored with your typical business cards, how about a new option…card magnets! If you are wondering what I mean, think of the types of magnets you might get from your doctor or dentist with their business slogan, address, and phone number. These could also be a …

GIVEAWAY: Win Three Kids Meals from Chick-fil-A

Laura in the Motor City — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:13:29 +0000

“Lace up your sneakers because the new Nutritious Chick-fil-A Kid’s Meals are going to help fuel active family fun! Spring is here and what better way to promote an active lifestyle, and enjoy the great outdoors than with some old school games for your family to enjoy. The Old School Fun blog app is now …

Review: JAWS Cleaning System and GIVEAWAY!

Laura in the Motor City — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:24:19 +0000

When I got an email about reviewing the JAWS cleaning system, I was intrigued. While I liked the idea of reviewing it, people that know me well know that I am not the world’s greatest housekeeper. I definitely did NOT inherit my Mom’s cleaning bug. She can’t stand for anything to be dirty and when …

Double The Memory, A Tenth Of The Price

Laura in the Motor City — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:48:48 +0000

A few weeks ago I thought about upgrading the RAM in my Macbook Pro. I had 4 GB, which seems like it should be enough, but I’d recently noticed that it seemed to be running slow. I started watching the memory utilization from the Activity Monitor and was surprised to see some of the numbers. …

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake GIVEAWAY!

Laura in the Motor City — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:17:10 +0000

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, how many of you have been dreaming of stopping by McDonald’s to get a creamy, minty Shamrock Shake? The old school version came straight-up in a cup, but the newer McCafe version has gotten a little fancy and added whipped cream and a cherry to your traditional …

Sneak Peek – John Carter

Laura in the Motor City — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:34:06 +0000

It’s a big week for everyone who wants to see the new movie John Carter. I’m attending a sneak peek tomorrow and will have a review coming out on March 9th. In the meantime, enjoy this new 10 minute scene from the movie! Happy Viewing!

New AVENGERS Trailer

Laura in the Motor City — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:04:56 +0000

It’s getting closer! May 4th is right around the corner. Before you know it, you’ll be able to see THE AVENGERS in all its big screen glory. Until then, here’s a new trailer for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

4 States or Bust! – Part II

Laura in the Motor City — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:45:37 +0000

It’s been a zillion years since I’ve had a chance to write about this trip, but there were some great parts of Tennessee that I wanted to make sure that you knew about. Try to check out these locations the next time you are traveling through Tennessee and happen to find yourself in the Pigeon …