
On March 26th, 2010 I will marry my best friend in a small private ceremony in Seaside, Oregon. It’s much like our relationship has been, we don’t need much to be happy. Our daughters will be by our side as our family legally unites as one. It’s not going to be extraordinary and not even ordinary, it’s going to be uniquely us.
And, guess what you’re invited!

Epson provided me with the Epson Stylus NX515 All-in-One Printer to try out and review. The reason I like this printer is its size and its ease of use and its different functions.
One important factor that is a must for me out of any printer is its wireless capabilities. This printer includes detailed steps and instructions on how to set up your printer which can be wired to your computer, connection via wi-fi, or direct connection to your router wireless router.
It is a sleek looking printer, that prints fast, yet is quiet. It allows for over 30 pages per minute with black ink or 15 ppm with laser-like quality. We use this for documents that need to look clean and crisp.
The only feature it did not have that may be a want for some people is the ability to use it as a fax machine using your home landline. For us this is not a problem since we switched our landline over to a cell phone.
It is a multiple ink cartridge system which allows monitoring of each cartridge. It does good on ink, compared to other printers. Built onto the top is a 2.5″ tilt able LCD screen and an array of memory card slots which allows you to get things done without using your computer.
The speed and different functions, allows for this to be a great printer for your office or home needs. It does photo printing for those who love to print out their own keepsake pictures. There are better photo printers on the market for double the price, but for its catergory of an inexpensive printer, its produces high quality photoprints. Better than any other in its range.
For the price and its size, it is capable of getting a lot done. It is an overall great printer, scanner, and photo printer. It is quiet, easy to set up and operate. For its price it will be better than what you would expect.
For price and quality I recommend the Epson Stylus NX515.
Jennifer over at J.Leigh Designz wrote a post about entering contests as a review blogger and her receiving an email saying it wasn’t fair that she was entering. When leaving my comment I wrote about another issue. One that I’ve kept inside for quite a while.
So now I have a few questions I’d like to ask you about review bloggers:
- Should review bloggers review items that don’t pertain to their life?
- Should a review blogger review items for family and friends?
- And finally, should review bloggers even care as long as they’re on the (air quote) free-stuff gravy train?
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Giveaway will end March 21st
Want to give the perfect hostess gift this Easter? PartyLite is one of my favorite places to find gifts for women. Although like many of American’s our family will not be at home this Easter. I always like to bring something wherever we go. Whether it be holidays or family BBQ’s I like giving hostess gifts. Plus it always is such a great surprise when you give something to someone they can really enjoy. PartyLite gives me so many opportunities to give great gifts that anyone will love.
This Scents of Illumination fragrance filled wine glass is the perfect hostess gift. I actually received one for review and love the scent it illuminates. Instead of bringing a bottle of wine offer a gift like this and it will look great on any table setting. Or if you are like my mom who gives everyone in the family an Easter basket throw in some of the adorable Springtime Accents.
PartyLite offers a wide variety of gifts that can be enjoyed long after the party is over.
Partylite has kindly offered one item to give away.
Follow These Rules For Entry:
Extra Entry Methods:
- Grab my site banner (shoot me an email I’m willing to exchange banners)
- Also you can gain extra entries by blogging, tweeting, becoming a Google follower and/or following me on Twitter.
- You can also tweet once a day for an extra entry.(use the retweet button and add @ourordinarylife in your tweet)


Giveaway ends March 20th
I am always looking for ways to save as a mom and full time college student we often shop sales. Right now your local Kroger stores is offering a one of a kind savings event. From now until March 14th shop inside your local Kroger stores (that’s Fred Meyer in my neighborhood) for savings on over 100 brands you already buy! I was lucky enough to be sent a $25 gift card to check out the sale myself and I was surprised at how many brands are participating. Anything and everything you already buy is included!
Kroger family stores include: Kroger, Ralph´s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith´s, Fry´s, QFC, Baker´s, Owen´s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott´s Food & Pharmacy.
Shop cart busters today and save big, remember the sale only goes until March 14th!
Thanks to Kroger and My Blog Spark I have a $25 gift card to give away.
Follow These Rules For Entry:
- Please tell me what you plan to stock up on and what your local Kroger store is.
Extra Entry Methods:
- Grab my site banner (shoot me an email I’m willing to exchange banners)
- Also you can gain extra entries by blogging, tweeting, becoming a Google follower and/or following me on Twitter.
- You can also tweet once a day for an extra entry.(use the retweet button and add @ourordinarylife in your tweet)
The information, gift card and giveaway have all been provided by the Kroger Family of Stores and General Mills through MyBlogSpark