This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Edwards for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

This holiday season keeping in touch with friends and family is easy thanks to Edward’s Desserts Holiday microsite.  They have developed a special site  where you can create and send a holiday e-card, to your family and friends. But, that’s not all. The Best part of the deal is that there is also a free coupon for both you and the receiver of your e-card. What better way to stay in touch and share double the goodness with Edwards Crème pies ?  They are always a well received special treat for your guests and NO work for YOU!

 All of Edwards Dessert pies are a wonderful addition for any occasion, but I especially love the Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie.  I’ll be taking one over to my daughter’s for the perfect ending to a lovely Ham Dinner.  So, be sure to head over to use the microsite and send out e-cards to your friends and family this holiday season. You can share in the fun, greetings and delicious rewards of Edwards Dessert Creme pies.

Remember, right now, Edward’s Dessert will be donating $1 for every Edward’s Desserts product purchased during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday season to

By sending your e-cards, your efforts will be rewarded several times over this Holiday Season!

I have received a wonderful report from Claire Smyth, on the topic of  travel transportation and technology. I wanted to be sure and share this report with you, because it may be of  interest to you for its great value and information.

English: A technology roadmap of the Internet of Things. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

As you know, technology not only helps us get from point  A to point B, but it has also given rise to better methods of monitoring and improving sustainable travel, as well as, great information and cost effectiveness, when planning our travels.

While, the report is a wrap-up of the latest advancements in travel technology, broken down by industry sector, they have also delved into the ways in which we are using technology to become more eco-conscious. It has also been a huge help in  finding helpful ways to make green choices. You can check out this full report, which also covers the most cutting edge travel gear and apps currently available, here:

I’m sure you will agree that technology is playing a huge roll in the future of green traveling.

This increasingly-advanced technology is a fascinating subject and as such, I thought I’d share this all-encompassing report with you, my readers.

If you feel the same,and enjoy this report and article, then please share it with your friends and family that are likely to feel the same as you do. I’m sure you will agree it is some valuable information. There will be a link to this report in my blogroll for future reference. Together we are working toward a better tomorrow!

Quit the green way!

No, I’m not quitting blogging but, I did quit smoking 30 years ago!  I never bother anyone who has the habit, because I know first hand, how difficult it is to quit smoking.  It took me three different tries to conquer the habit.  Back in the early 80’s there weren’t near the helpful options that there are today, to help you quit smoking.

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I tried the gum, but to me, I may as well have licked the ash tray.  I thought it was horrible! There were NO pills that I recall being on the market at the time. So, what worked for me was Lemon Heads hard candy.  I just wish there would have been e-cigs back then, I think it would have made the process much easier.

You may have noticed that, the use of electronic cigarettes has recently grabbed the attention of countless tobacco users worldwide. But, are they really a healthier and cheaper alternative to traditional cigarettes?

The answer is,Yes!  Creators and product users claim you can enjoy a cheaper, healthier cigarette without the bad smells, second-hand smoke, or cancer causing chemicals, found in regular cigarettes.

In fact, a study by researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health in 2010, concluded that electronic cigarettes were safer than real cigarettes, and may aid smokers in breaking the habit of smoking.

“Electronic cigarettes were found to be “much safer” than traditional tobacco ones, and had a level of toxicity similar to existing nicotine replacements.” In the report, the level of carcinogens in electronic cigarettes, was found to be up to 1,000 times lower than regular cigarettes. The report also said, that electronic cigarettes may actually help people to stop smoking by simulating a tobacco cigarette.

Doctors have even suggested, that while utilizing the electronic cigarette, that there is virtually no risk of getting cancer.  These studies also show that the real harm in traditional cigarettes comes from the tobacco smoke, second hand smoke, and the hundreds of additional added chemicals found in each regular cigarette.

“The Electronic Cigarette gives you nicotine, but it doesn’t give you any of the other 4,000 chemicals from a cigarette that can cause cancer, among other problems..” – Dr. Travis Stork from “The Doctors”

If you are a  smoker looking to lead a healthier lifestyle,  then be sure to take advantage of the Memorial Day Sale going on at v2cigs and get 20% off.

Join V2 Cigs in our Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 28th, 2012 we are slashing prices store wide.  Enjoy 20% OFF all V2 Cigs Starter Kits, Flavor Cartridges, Platinum E-Liquid, V2 Disposables, Accessories and Clearance items.  This is your day to enjoy the sun, relax and stock up on your favorite V2 Cigs goodies. The hard-working customer service team at V2Cigs, will be available Memorial Day, during regular business hours to assist in any questions you may have or help you place an order. V2 Customer Service can be reached via email, live chat, or just pick up the phone!

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You can even get an additional 10% off by adding goalforthegreen or bzgrl in the referral box. Keep in mind, this coupon code is valid for ALL V2 Cigs merchandise, including kits, cartridges, and accessories. That’s a healthy 30% off your total price! So,come back here on May 28th, and kick the habit!

V2cigs offers a non-tobacco product that only contains nicotine. The nicotine is delivered in the cartridges. They are available in full strength, light and non-nicotine. So, you can gradually decrease the nicotine levels, at your own pace, until it’s completely non-nicotine. Non-nicotine E-cigs, are much easier to quit than regular cigarettes, trust me, I know on that one.  Millions of smokers have already successfully quite smoking using Electronic Cigarettes. You can be next.

With the high cost of smoking traditional cigarettes, and the danger that cigarettes cause to your health, give yourself a “thumbs up” and give v2cigs a try, for your health.